CactusPots Posted May 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 My wife and I live in a 1400 sq ft house and really couldn't monetarily justify the solar without the additional use of the electric kiln. One kiln load equals 2 days running the AC when it's over 100 degrees. The other part of my preference for the electric firing is control. Because of the nature of my work, the ramp I use is 5 hours to 400 degrees and 5 hours to 06. I'm sure I could figure out how to fire like this in the big kiln if I had to, but it would not be much fun. Be really hard to have the downdraft completely even at such low temperatures. I'm not a clawing my way up potter, I'm an easing my way down potter. Everyone agrees to buying convenience when we can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 Neil -solar panels are at a all time low price-a 400 watt panel can be had (at the right place) for $195 each.Inverters seem spendy still to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulk Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 Gov't incentives were available when we went solar. With an electric car, the break even point was less than four years out, not factoring increasing rates (nor inflation) ...almost there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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