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<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">I believe my
PV-water-heating friend has an Outback in diversion mode, so the
charge profile is stepped, as Conrad noted. He has a 4 kW PV
system and a frugal household, so in the summer it takes care of
about a third of his DHW needs.</font><br>
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Hilton<br>
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Hilton Dier III
Renewable Energy Design
Partner, Solar Gain LLC
453 East Hill Rd.
Middlesex, VT 05602
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