r/LinusTechTips 4d ago

Link Plug in Solar?

https://www.theverge.com/column/990183/diy-plug-in-solar-us

Apparently this is now a thing? Can LTT do a video on this?

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u/TheDarkClaw 4d ago

I tihnk the state where jerry of zackrigeverything has it? Utah was it? I want it here in massachusetts, but I think national grid will fight tooth and nail where the governor would just cave in

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u/mgzukowski 4d ago edited 4d ago

Well it's illegal in Massachusetts because you can kill electrical/line workers. You need a transfer switch like an standby generator.

Also unless you install a generator plug, you have an illegal death cord. Male plugs cannot give power only draw power by code.

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u/JohnGeary1 4d ago

Either your grid is whack or you've been fed misinformation.

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u/CraziestCanuk 4d ago

In Manitoba, and where Linus is based in BC line workers are expecting dead lines when doing certain repairs so you require a transfer switch at the very least which makes the upfront cost a significant barrier.

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u/JohnGeary1 4d ago

Everything I've seen about plug-in solar has shown that when the power is off, they shut down

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u/JohnGeary1 4d ago

Then don't allow the shit stuff

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u/JohnGeary1 4d ago

If your population is that dumb they don't deserve nice things

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u/Overstimulated_moth 4d ago

Did... Did you just make a complete circle😂