mena661 wrote:
Honestly, we could easily tell people to buy a list of stuff and it would work well for them. BUT, they wouldn't learn anything and the personalization would not be there. They'd have to use it as is for the most part.
This is my point. Even without the list it seems like the same things are suggested before the OP usually knows what they need. Sometimes finding that out is hard because if a person knows what they need, finding the solution isn't all that hard. That takes effort on their part and after owning a personal services and home management service for 29 years, I can tell that people think I can read their minds. So I have nothing but respect for those here that take the time to help and figure out what someone really needs.
One thing I'd like to see is not just the up side of a suggestion or description of a system, but some discussion of the downsides in the same post. That way if someone does point out a downside it isn't seen as an attack. It's no hair off my back if while I say how wonderful having 720w of solar tracking is to include that I can't wait to get at least some of it mounted and not deal with the storing and handling of three huge panels. That while my affordable generator is dependable, that it is too noisy to use around others. The Eco-worthy that is a nice controller IF it fits your needs should have it's limitations noted. It would give the people looking a chance at making a better choice.
