AmboLander

[patoz]

The upfront pricing doesn't seem too bad, and I know less than squat about solar resellers so this might be standard, but shipping from them to me (OH) for 4 panels is $500.00. Shipping 1 panel is $250.00.

I shipped an entire Jeep to Utah for less than that $500.00.

Tom, you must have looked at the overnight shipping price. I just ran the numbers and four of the larger 160W panels, which are 33 lbs/47.25 lbs shipped ea., would only cost $151.76 to me, and I'm much farther away than you. That is using the standard Federal Express Home Delivery (4 days).

I'm going to look into this. If these are quality panels, this may be the way to go.

 

[tgreening]

Overnight was like $1,500.00. Still, I may have screwed something up so I'll take another look

 

[patoz]

Overnight was like $1,500.00. Still, I may have screwed something up so I'll take another look

I just checked it again, and put the items in my cart this time. The total for the panels is $460.00, and the total for shipping is $151.76.

This is what I'm seeing...




Maybe FedEx takes the long way around to your house.

You might want to check on that...!

 

[patoz]

Tom, it looks like Solar blvd has their own eBay store also, and most of the items include free shipping.

http://stores.ebay.com/Solarblvd?_trksid=p2047675.l2568

 

[tgreening]

Ya got me.

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[patoz]

Dang, they must be going to Mexico first and then to your house!

Check out these on their eBay store. Shipping for 4 panels would be $300.00 to anywhere in the USA.

Brand New Amerisolar 250 W Watt 24V UL Polycrystalline PV Solar Panels 24 Volt

 

[huskyhauler]

$4,000 for overnight shipping. Daaaammmmnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Bikersmurf]

4K.... For 4K I'd go pick it up and personally deliver it to you... Although can't guarantee overnigh

 

[tgreening]

Looking closer I think there's something goofy between their site and my gizmos. I've used my Mac and an iPad to "order" and each time it's been whacked out. But if you look close it says my order of 4 weighs 520# and even though the quantity up top says 4 down below in the shipping area it shows a quantity of 11, x49# each. I'll try again tonight and see what it says.

But yeah, for $4,000 I could probably hire a Chinese guy to hand deliver them from China, along with his Happy Ending sister.

Hmm.

 

[FDM2012]

I reckon so!

One of the best "massages" I ever had was when my aircraft carrier pulled into Hong Kong!
Well, and Malaysia, and Dubai, and Tasmania. :wings:

 

[patoz]

Tom, I think I found your problem!

I ran an estimate using your figures with just the zip code, and got pretty much the same thing. So then I repeated it using my zip code, and it was even higher.



In your case they are trying to ship you 11 panels...not just 4, and in my case 13 instead of just 4! I guess they though we wouldn't notice.

BTW, why are you ordering panels made in Taiwan, when you can get the same thing (Amerisolar) Made in America . 900 Main Road, Suite 4, Johns Island, SC 29455. I compared the specs of the two brands side by side, and they are very close to being the same thing.

 

[tgreening]

I wasn't ordering, just checking pricing. It might be a project down the road, but before I jump on that I think I'm at the point I need to decide if I keep it or not

 

[patoz]

I wasn't ordering, just checking pricing. It might be a project down the road, but before I jump on that I think I'm at the point I need to decide if I keep it or not

Good point! That's a big investment by the time you get the whole system together.

 

[FDM2012]

Installed the Riff Raff HPX today.

It was a breeze, and while it didn't make a HUUUUGE difference, it is definitely noticeable. It is smoother in sound and
low end take off. I drove it about 8 miles in stop n' go, then about 30 on the interstate. It only had a bit of a hiccup once
right after I started driving it, and it seemed to get better the more I drove it. :smiley_drive:

A few more trips to the grocery store, and I reckon the air will be out of it. For the performance improvement and adding a
smidgeon of longevity to the injectors, I feel it is worth it for only $58 delivered.

It's a very simple and straightforward process and there are plenty of youtubers
showing how to do it. Less than an hour.
Of course, if you are anything like me, be sure and have your telescopic magnet handy,
because you will probably drop something into the valley at least once. Or twice in my case.
And is it me, or is it just like Christmas when that missing 8mm or 10mm socket appears on
the end of the magnet while you are fishing around? :wings:

As far as any other tips, I would just say that when opening up fuel, air, oil, and coolant systems,
to ALWAYS thoroughly clean the working areas BEFORE you start your work. In this case, there
was some crud that could/would have easily fallen into the port, had I not wiped it, brushed it, and
sprayed it with brake cleaner. I buy that stuff by the case these days! One little piece of crud could
have jammed an injector, and I would rather have my finger nails yanked off, than to do an injector
job from a stupid/lazy mistake. *End Rant*

 

[VOODOO7.3]

Looking good! I agree with the magnet feeling! After I bought bought mine used, I fished out a few runaway Snap-On sockets! The valley of darkness had secrets!