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A remote cabin job forced me to learn solar-powered alarms
I got a call to install an alarm system at a cabin deep in the woods. The owner wanted it to be eco-friendly, so I had to use solar panels for power. It took extra time to set up the battery backup for cloudy days. Now the system runs smoothly without tapping into the grid. This whole thing made me think about how we can be more green in our work. Have you guys ever used solar or other earth-friendly options for your jobs?
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jenny_wright7mo ago
Totally get wanting to chuck solar panels, but the free power is worth it.
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emery_sanchez7mo ago
Actually tried solar for some outdoor security lights last year. Total pain to set up at first with all the wiring and battery stuff. Felt ready to chuck the panels into a ditch by day two. But once it was running, seeing those lights come on for free every night was pretty cool. Makes you wonder why we don't use that free sun power for more things.
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