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Chinese ... nothing in the blip states that ... "all the solar panels on the roof" caught fire." Not exactly all, or even close: Maybe AU could catch up to the rest of the real world when installing large solar systems. "User / install error" Below paraphrased from here: "In solar, rapid shutdown is a safety feature that quickly turns off or reduces the current of a rooftop PV system in case of an accident or emergency. It does this to stop an electrical arc from forming that can cause fires or deliver a lethal electric shock. James Sturch, a technical director at inverter and energy storage giant SolarEdge says Australia lags behind the rest of the world on basic solar system safety measures like these. “Many countries around the world, such as the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Poland, Thailand, and others have already successively introduced rapid shutdown regulations to solve the safety issues associated with uncontrollable DC in solar PV systems,” “Currently in Australia there is nothing in place, or even being considered within the Standards process, or by safety or electrical regulators, which is as backwards as it sounds.”

I guess she really wanted that parking spot. I would have picked one closer to the entrance door myself. Amazing nobody got hurt on the ground.

Big oil & auto manufacturer will do anything to keep their keep their profits, and why China is the leader in BEVs and the solar industry. https://thedriven.io/2024/05/14/nearly-all-major-car-companies-are-sabotaging-ev-transition-and-japan-is-worst-study-finds/

Another reason why I don't fly anywhere. 3 hr for international flights and 2 hrs for domestic flights.

16 years of working for airlines (gate agent/ramp agent), and I've never seen one placed in the cabin. Or allowed one to be taken in. And I was the guy that checked it at the door and put in the cargo bay, and took it out and brought it up to the door when aircrafts arrived at destination. Unless something has changed, they don't go in the cabin. Quick Google, and things may have changed, but I've never seen one in the cabin. Take note, required to take '1' Along with I've never seen one that would fold up to go in the overheard or under the seat From USA Dept of Transport:

No place to store in cabin of plane, and you can't use on the aircraft anyway. Think you missed the point, that they simply take when you board the aircraft, and give it back to you when you land, as you leave the aircraft..

Usually not, and it will be checked at aircraft door when you board, and brought up to the door when you deplane.

Lovin' it ... people enjoying life, made my morning, while out walking the dog @ 1030 hrs. Set up, got his grill, Moka pot, already made his iced coffee. Chillin in the shade. Out of sight, a 'square' bottle of spirits, Cooler for ice & mixers. Food vendors foot steps away. ROCK ON ... 😎

@RolandRat So if your bill is only ฿2000 max, that's 425kWh/units a month, or 14kWh a day. Not sure that's excessive highly, especially for last month, April. We were using about 8kWh overnight, 1800-0800 hrs, and that's with a very good inverter AC running, laptop & TV for 8 hr, and frigs (2). Then sleeping for 6 hrs w/AC on. That alone is 240 units a month, and no sun, temp outside, not much different than AC'd bedroom, just the lower humidity from the AC making the difference. Set on 'cool' 27C, low fan, not the dehumidifier setting. Daytime temps, 35C+ and 2 ACs running (very efficient inverters) and we easily use 25kWh/units a month. That calculation is at the PEA rate. If landlord charging you more, ฿6 or 7 a unit, then that usage drops considerably, @ ฿7 = 285kWh/units, less than 10kWh a day. That's pretty conservative use, as when we're not home, the frigs use 4kWh a day.

Yes, you can party & enjoy nightlife on Phuket. Pretty much the same as any holiday location. Anyone been to both this year, and want to give us your opinion ?

Because foreigners are stupid, and pay higher fares. Just walk away ... why would you let yourself get ripped off. Taxi, bolt, grab, bus, bts/mrt, options abound. You have choices ... don't live in TH Better research ... happier life Why choose to live in TH, then complain about your choice

Nah, and don't think I've ever had. Sounds a bit weird. Just onions, cabbage (sauerkraut) and cucumbers. Buy some others, like ginger, and cabbage I think, non sauerkraut flavored, and one was sweeter. Took a while to finish those, and can't see buying again, except for the ginger. Wife does her own kimchi, though I'm not a fan, as makes too much, then gets really strong after a while. Good for soup, as you can water it down. Actually put it on hotdogs, when not too strong, and works quite well.

What are you doing, living in your car ? Don't even need a frig, I don't think, they are pickled, and if using a smaller jar, store bought pickle jar, take up no more space than 1 or 2 of those (2 in rotation if eating as much as I do. Don't need to make 2 big jars like we have. Do you not have a kitchen in you 'place' ?

Comparing cannabis to tobacco, is a bit of a stretch, especially with the known health hazards of tobacco. Doesn't mean smoking cannabis isn't unhealthy. But compared to tobacco ...

OP is renting, so keeping the ones he uses now, clean, as stated, better, cheaper option, till moving to a place that charges the MEA/PEA rate, without anything tacked on. Suspect it's just an older building, poorly insulated, if at all, maybe having sun exposure, and old AC units. Next place, take all those things into consideration. For those buying, inverters make a huge difference.

I guess you don't ride MB too often, as get behind a few ICEV, whether properly maintained or not, especially if a few are diesel, and you'll want a mask on. Though one better than what most wear. Or stand at a busy intersection or simply walking next to a busy street at Krung Thep, and it can get a bit nauseating. Why we live kind of rural ...

For the pollution

I don't know any vendor that requires a mask, for at least 1 yr, maybe 2yrs. With exception of Makro or 7-11, I wouldn't use any vendor that required a mask. Don't know anyone that does, and not sure I believe Ralf1 IMHO, that, and riding in car, whether alone or with wife wearing mask was pretty much the epitome of stupidity.

CCs usually translate to kW/HP, though now with E-MC, guess they would have to think of something else. Although, if you can drive a 125cc, not much difference than a 750 or 900cc, as long as you don't fall over, hopping on or off it. I started out on 750cc. 1 down 4 up, clutch-brake-brake, know your limitations ... SPEED KILLS Not much else to learn, until you want to play

Don't know where I stated that, but read into and make up whatever you want, as you always do.

Not following it at all, and just seeing the headlines here. How many cases against the leading political opponent ? Tyranny rules IMHO. The USA that might have been (or never was), will never be again. Total control to the puppeteers ... IMHO Love it or Leave it ... cheney/bush 2 was the last straw for me. walk it like I talk it ... nuff said

For me, big would mean something that will handle 2 people +, and the highway @ 75 mph, with lots of throttle left. At least 900cc, and many would probably think 1100cc, (maybe ever full dresser for comfort), but really not needed, as my 900cc was more than ample, comfy w/extra power if needed, with 2+. My 750cc, nah. Not with 2 people, comfort or top end stability. 400cc, that's a joke. Don't know any that started on less than 450/500cc in USA, then quickly upgraded to 750cc or much more. Although, economics has a lot to do with it, as most can't or won't spend $5-10-20-30k dollars for a scooter here. $3k / ฿100 being more than a stretch for many, even me, as can't see the point for knocking around town. Don't need to do more than 90kph to drive locally.

A convicted liar (to Congress) ready to take the stand. Think OJ trial ... should be a short deliberation as well. Some quality testimony, Daniels & her convicted lawyer (if testifying) ... ... they're joking right.

A big bike in TH seems to be anything bigger than 160cc

Last off topic one from me. An air fryer is nothing more than, hopefully, a well designed 'convection oven', no more, not less. Our 56L Electrolux was billed as 'Air Fryer' and even labeled so. Does have 6 elements & 3 very good fans. Will cook as fast as the small air fryer. Even a tray, so no need to turn food half way through. Advantage of small one, doesn't heat up the kitchen, though too small to actually prepare a meal. Even for just 2.