Building Lake Corona

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I think JK has started a new project. I wonder what he’s getting into this time.
Sorry guys. Super busy summer and a much needed break from almost everything internet, social media, and news related. To be honest I haven't missed any of it. Kansas City added a new professional women's soccer team and we were fortunate to pick up the pyro contract on that. Weddings have been busy as well. We have 3 this week at the venue. And yes I did start and finish a new project. Solar for the house.

As far as the pond I don't have a lot of good news. After that initial big fill we lost quite a bit of water. My neighbor also decided for some reason to terrace his pasture that I relied on and has diverted most of his runoff around me. On the plus side the pond seems to be holding now and is slowly inching back up and holding as it does. After loosing almost 3 feet I'm close to where it was with that big rain we recieved in the spring. I think my problem area was the ravine that I didn't touch. Probably going to have to bring some clay into the bottom of it and also open up some surrounding timber to get some plant growth on the ground and improve runoff if I want it to fill completely. At the moment the wildlife are fond of it. Deer, turkey, raccoons, and even a few wood ducks.
 
   / Building Lake Corona #1,072  
Thanks for the updates! Would love to see some current fall pics of the pond.

Congrats on your business and solar achievements. I bet you went with something crazy like 20-25 kW, huh? :p
 
   / Building Lake Corona #1,073  
Appreciate the update. I'm not sure if I mentioned it, but I found that wooded areas hold the water, and pasture sheds it. The more grass, the more water you will get in your pond.
 
   / Building Lake Corona
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Thanks for the updates! Would love to see some current fall pics of the pond.

Congrats on your business and solar achievements. I bet you went with something crazy like 20-25 kW, huh? :p
25kw. Lol. 24.9 to be exact. Finished it up last month but just missed the inspection date. Our CoOp only inspects one a month. Recieved my inspection and approval on Monday and got them up and running now.

2021-11-17_08-50-21

2021-11-17_08-50-39
 
   / Building Lake Corona #1,075  
Fantastic! Nice job.

All the best,

Peter
 
   / Building Lake Corona #1,076  
That’s a lot of panels.
 
   / Building Lake Corona #1,079  
Trina Solar 415 watt panels x 60

Thought I counted that. Grid tie, or hybrid to keep some lights on when grid dies?
 
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Thought I counted that. Grid tie, or hybrid to keep some lights on when grid dies?
Grid tied. We are on a Coop and they are fantastic. Probably only 4 or 5 power outages here the last 7 years that I can recall and when it does go out it is usually on within the hour.
 

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