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Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by Thatbassguy, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. Aug 16, 2022 at 4:04 PM
    rubbersidedown

    rubbersidedown Well known voider of warranties

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    For wrenching, I have a lot of older Craftsman sockets, box wrenches and screwdrivers. I have some Tekton stuff like torque wrenches, pry bars and hammers.

    BUT... have you guys ever checked out Wera tools? https://www-de.wera.de/en/
    I have their 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" Zyklop socket wrenches, some screw drivers and a roll of the Joker wrenches. Step up from DIY tools, awesome quality, but not at Snap-On/Mac/Matco prices. Big fan.
     
  2. Aug 16, 2022 at 4:09 PM
    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    I’ve heard very good things about Wera.
     
  3. Aug 16, 2022 at 4:09 PM
    Supr4Lo

    Supr4Lo Well-Known Ken

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    I love Wera screwdrivers!
     
  4. Aug 16, 2022 at 4:30 PM
    rubbersidedown

    rubbersidedown Well known voider of warranties

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  5. Aug 16, 2022 at 4:45 PM
    LarryDangerfield

    LarryDangerfield One Larry a day keeps the money away ™ Moderator

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    Facebook
    Screenshot_20220803-002458.jpg
     
  6. Aug 16, 2022 at 6:59 PM
    BookieBob

    BookieBob Beer Drinker

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    Never seen this before!
    Like I have time or room for another Fb group!
    Thanks:brianr:
    :smash:



    :rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
  7. Aug 16, 2022 at 7:05 PM
    OldSchlPunk

    OldSchlPunk A legend in my own mind!

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    Small lift, slightly oversized tires, well...
    I refuse to Facebook.
     
  8. Aug 16, 2022 at 7:10 PM
    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    Me too!
     
  9. Aug 17, 2022 at 7:28 AM
    LarryDangerfield

    LarryDangerfield One Larry a day keeps the money away ™ Moderator

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  10. Aug 17, 2022 at 9:18 AM
    Sasquatch3153

    Sasquatch3153 Sassy Squatch

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  11. Aug 18, 2022 at 4:26 AM
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    pearing Well-Known Member

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    The next three years worth of Tacoma upgrades just got put together. Took me 8 hours start to finish. Now to get the Electricians back to hook it up and get it signed off.

    Solar.jpg

    solar 2.jpg
     
  12. Aug 18, 2022 at 4:54 AM
    Supr4Lo

    Supr4Lo Well-Known Ken

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    Very nice! What's the estimated watt output of the array?
     
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  13. Aug 18, 2022 at 5:02 AM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    Very cool!

    This is something I need to learn about.
     
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  14. Aug 18, 2022 at 5:06 AM
    Pixeltim

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    Black wire, white wire.
    Simple!
     
  15. Aug 18, 2022 at 5:13 AM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    LOL! Yes. But, The meter and whatever regulates whether you're on solar or utility is something I want to know about. It would be good for my brother's company if they were able to do solar installations.
     
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  16. Aug 18, 2022 at 5:14 AM
    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    I wouldn’t bother, it’s just a passing fad.
     
  17. Aug 18, 2022 at 5:21 AM
    Supr4Lo

    Supr4Lo Well-Known Ken

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    It's just a big photon and electron orgy.
     
  18. Aug 18, 2022 at 5:42 AM
    Supr4Lo

    Supr4Lo Well-Known Ken

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  19. Aug 18, 2022 at 9:43 AM
    rubbersidedown

    rubbersidedown Well known voider of warranties

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    Sweet! I just signed off on a "Wisconsin Standard Distributed Generation Application" yesterday, whatever that is. I think it's so Weenergies is aware of my array and the switching connection is set up with them. Working with Sun Badger Solar. Installation estimated for early October.
     
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  20. Aug 18, 2022 at 6:26 PM
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    Jason... I was told, but I cannot remember. Wife is looking it up as we differ on what we remember. And... 7.4 Kw is the answer.
     

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