Monthly Archives: December 2010

New Year’s Eve 2010

Posted on December 31, 2010 by dansolar

I was close at 300, but 291 is not bad for such a cloudy month with so much rain. Who knew there would be six days of rain? Not me. Here is the information on the website of the Kaco … Continue reading →

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December kilowatts

Posted on December 30, 2010 by dansolar

Well, I knew it would be low. It seems getting to 300 kWh won’t be happening in December this year, maybe next year, too many cloudy and rainy days. At least I get 13 and 14 kWh days here and … Continue reading →

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Family for the holidays

Posted on December 29, 2010 by dansolar

I have not kept up my daily postings perfectly like before, busy with all the family here. First there was Brittany and her beau then there is Nicole, Justin and my new grandson, Ethan. Busy, busy! That is good. It … Continue reading →

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Dec. 28th stats

Posted on December 28, 2010 by dansolar

Here are the stats for Dec. 28th – maybe I will make 300 kWh if I am lucky. It is supposed to rain tomorrow morning. Only three more days left for the year. Related Articles U.S. gamers consume as much … Continue reading →

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Washing solar panels…

Posted on December 27, 2010 by dansolar

Luckily, I only had to get up on the roof once to wash the solar panels. They were thick from dust from all the work to set them up. I went up and washed them and here is a photo … Continue reading →

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Solar

Posted on December 26, 2010 by dansolar

The panels are making good electricity  (12.5 kWh) now that the sun shines so much more than during the 100 year flood. I met so many people having to repair their homes from the rain. Too bad the solar panels … Continue reading →

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Sunny here again in Southern California finally. Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2010 by dansolar

Yes, it was sunny all day yesterday, just as all the company was gone, we had sun all day. December 24th was beautiful! The snow on the mountains is so pretty today. It let the ground dry up and things … Continue reading →

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First day of no rain – the rainiest six days are over!

Posted on December 24, 2010 by dansolar

Finally, we got to see the sun today for a short time, no rain today. I felt like I had moved to Oregon, Washington, or Japan. Here is the graph for today and the total for the month so far. … Continue reading →

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Most rain in 120 years and how to repair wet carpets

Posted on December 23, 2010 by dansolar

It rained for 6 days, Friday through Wednesday. Everyone’s backyards are lakes and at Home Depot yesterday all the blowers and dehumidifiers were gone by 9am. We used our wet/dry vacuum and a hair dryer. I was out in the … Continue reading →

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Too much rain here in Southern California

Posted on December 22, 2010 by dansolar

Five days of rain and who’s counting. Today makes day six. Most rain in Southern California in 89 years they said on the radio. I believe it. Everyone’s back yards are lakes. People’s pools are overflowing. Drain lines will become … Continue reading →

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