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And the following ensued….

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From: Tim h

Hi,

I’m confused - what is a “gas powered Solar Panel?”  do you have a pic?  is it a 1KW gas generator?

Thanks

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From: Me

Hi Tim, 

Sorry about the confusion. This is not a generator. It is a gas-powered solar panel.  It was made as part of a joint venture between the big oil companies and the small company that later went on to become Solyndra. The idea was to make a product that could compete with all of the new “green” technologies that were flooding into the market. 

It’s pretty cool, actually. The gas engine produces the solar power used by the panel to generate low-emission, cleaner-than-coal energy. Cutting edge at the time, but fairly standard today. 

This one is small enough to be used on an RV or boat, provided you have the flat surface available to mount it, but can also be wired into your home to augment your existing power grid. Like I said, we used it in the nursery to run our son’s toys and the mobile above his crib and what not. It’s quiet, too, because the entire thing is insulated. Pretty neat tech all around. 

Let me know if you have any other questions.  

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From: Tim h

do you have a picture or two?  thanks

model # or a link to it online?

thanks

Tim

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From: Me

Here is a photo of the entire unit. You can’t really see the motor, because of the noise insulating material - but you get the general idea. 

I also have an optional hydro attachment I’d be willing to part with if you are interested. 

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  From: Tim h

you are killin me - that was fun though!  gas powered solar, made my day.  

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 From: Tim h

how about this one, does this come with your unit as well?  I wouldn’t really be interested if it didn’t have some additional bells and whistles.

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From: Me

Solar oven, my foot! Those aren’t even real. Someone is pulling you leg, my friend. That picture is clearly photoshopped. Think about it, how are you supposed to fit the entire sun in that little box? And plus, something like that would way overcook just about any Swanson’s Hungryman Dinner. 

It’s like you didn’t even read the craigslist warning about watching out for fraud. 

Please be careful, Tim. 

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I haven’t heard anything else from Tim, but the ad is still out there waiting for any takers….

So, I asked a guy I work with: If mercy is not being punished when you deserved to be punished, and grace is being rewarded when you have not earned a reward, what is it called when you are punished but don’t deserve to be punished?