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mdbl

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8. Agreed. I don't see it being enough power

Reply to SnoopDog (Reply #7)

Sun Nov 30, 2025, 05:03 PM

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as far as plugging it into a power outlet, I would think you would have to keep it away from the same system that is using the power company as a source. What type of current is being generated by solar? AC or DC? I have no experience with it.

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