Commodore Sim

So the general public doesn't have a clue what N95 means, but basically after the widely public respiratory issues from the 9/11 Twin Towers cleanup industries outside the medial industry got specific about covering their liabilities for PPE they issue their employees.  Except, only sort of.  N95 only rates the filter itself, you could make an N95 rated surgical style mask, because even though it's leaky on the edges the filter is still N95.  None the less the term N95 entered common parlance as a result.
 
But what is N95? Well this is part of the USA National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) which created a standard for respiratory air filters.  This standard is in two parts, letter and number.  The letter rates the oil and other solvent resistance going from N which could basically stand for "none" followed by R, and P is the highest.  Fell free to search R95 and P95 masks as they do exist and should be used in workplaces with oils and solvents including kitchens, how many food service workers such as line cooks aren't being provided R95 respirators?  The number portion is more obviously understood. Simply it's the percentage of particles able to pass through the filter under NIOSH's testing parameters. NIOSH again provides 3 tiers; 95, 99, 100(99.97%).  So it should be now noted that N95 is actually the lowest possible rating, and is definitely not the "gold standard," Rather it's the 'cheapest possible that employers are not as liable, because they have provided a device with a standardized rating' standard
 
Side note: KN-95 is not a NIOSH rating, it's a Chinese copy of the NIOSH standard that basically mirrors the testing procedure for N95.  KN-95 does integrate a facial leakage test, though I generally feel this is largely pointless as nobody's face is the same shape.
 
NIOSH does not do facial leakage testing, and their designations do not mean anything for leakage protection.  This makes even more sense when you realize they use the same designation for cartridge type filters, you cannot directly wear a cartridge.   When the general public says "N95 mask" they are actually referring to a Fitted Respirator.  With understanding of what the N95 rating defines, I have full confidence the filters inside the Razer Zephyr are rated at N95.
 
Now the Zephyr is not marketed as a Respirator, instead it is a "Wearable Air Purifier."  Since this controversy they have also added "(THIS IS NOT A N95 MASK/RESPIRATOR)" to the webpage, which is funny but true since the Zephyr form factor really doesn't fit what we think of for breathing mask.  Yet still integrates N95 filters.  While the term "purifier' does seem to have some meaning in water filtration, in air filtration this term seems to be loosely defined.  In the case of the Zephyr the use of N95 filters would seem to be a good faith effort towards their claim.  Though I would argue that the filter housing itself must provide a quality seal to prevent filter bypass.  I do not know if the Zephyr achieves this, and IMO the product should be recalled if it cannot.
 
Let's be clear about the standards; legally a respirator must be certified by a standards body such as ANSI, CSA, or CEN.  Obviously Razer didn't do this,  Though I doubt that is a fast process.  Either Razer knew the product wouldn't pass or wanted to get to market faster.  I suspect the latter was more important to Razer.  Remember like Linus says: Corporations are not your friends. 
 
Now lets pretend for a moment the Zephyr did actually get a certification, they still are not liable, not even ethically.  See the standards certificate does not mean you are safe wearing a respirator.  Essentially for a respirator to be considered safe for yourself there are 3 components: Filter rating, Quality rating(ANSI, CSA, ect.), and finally Fitment.   Filter rating we already discussed, Quality rating is more focused on the assembly; do internal seals leak or not, how long do one way valves last, how well do the straps work, there will only be minimal accounting for fitment because again faces are too unique.  There is basically no such thing as a one size fits all respirator at least nothing comfortable.  Which is why high standards industries like mining and healthcare must do individual fitment tests on each and every employee.  Healthcare workers who prefer to use mask type respirators because they are disposable are individually rated for specific models. I remember a nurse I knew back at the beginning of the pandemic who was very distressed because the only respirator she cleared fitment on was discontinued.  Also of note is that no traditional respirator can achieve fitment when a beard is present, though most can accommodate mustaches.  This is why you'll never see commercial airline pilots with beards, but mustaches are common.  Though in their case this is for their emergency oxygen mask, but the principals of fitment are exactly the same.
 
Oh and Razer has always had this text on their page: "User to ensure device is worn properly to form airtight seal" and I would not be surprised if it's on the physical product literature as well.  Legally about the only leg one has to stand on is Razer's use of the word "safe" but really that's a larger discussion of accountability of using buzzwords in modern marketing in general IMO.  Nevertheless I think it is productive discussion to question whether Razer should be using the word Safe in their marketing.  However I think that the discussions like those on the WAN show are of bad faith and false expectations.  Razer delivered a unique and interesting looking product in a timely enough manner that still exceeds the common standard of cloth coverings and cheap surgical style masks. 
 
No doubt we'll find somebody calling me a Razer fanboy or shill for this post, so I'll respond to that.  No I don't own a Zephyr, Yes I do own Razer products. I think that Razer products generally deliver quality proportionate to their price tag, especially factoring how commonly available they are.  Almost certainly there are better quality products to be found for similar or even better pricing, and I applaud those that do buyers research to obtain those products.  Nonetheless it has been my experience that Razer products do provide an acceptable longevity for the price they cost.  Also Yes I've heard that this is not true for all their products, especially their laptops, I would probably never buy one.
 
The purpose of this post was an informative commentary on the public misuse of standards to foment a false perception of personal safety, and the way this was displayed on the most recent WAN show by both Linus and Luke.  Ultimately you yourself will pay the highest consequences, and nobody cares more about yourself than you do, putting the highest burden there in the end.  The other guy pays their lawyers just enough to stay on the far side of liable or responsible, because they only care about your money.
 
I get it, people like to crap on Razer, but that doesn't actually make you a better more informed consumer.
   

So a few weeks ago (floatplane calender) a video was posted where @LinusTech mentioned that solar might be a project LTT/LMG could engage in. While I'm generally lukewarm at best on the cost effectiveness of solar.  I'll put those opinions to the side now and focus only on the building integration side of adding solar.

I'm a commercial flat roof installer with over 10 years experience, I'm also well learned in most external building systems.

When adding something like solar to your building there's a bad way, a good way, and a best way.  Not surprisingly the price is proportional. Though this is only the install price, down the lifespan it's back to front.

There are two ways to mount solar.  To the side of a building or onto the roof.  Greater latitude means more angle on the panels as well.  Likely we can assume that LMG would opt for the roof install.  There are a few areas of consideration:

Building Integration:

LMG studio has a single ply ballasted EPDM rubber roof.  This means that the water is basically kept out by fully cured inner tube rubber (EPDM).  And the 1-1_1/2" inch stones spread across the roof are ballast to hold the roof in place against wind tear off.  Though they also have the effect of blocking UV rays from the membrane, which is always handy.

This type of roof is relativity inexpensive but performs extremely well against the forces of nature.  Unfortunately it performs poorly against the meddling of humans, more on this later.

Any solar array will be build onto a metal skeleton, the point we want to look at today is how that framework installs to the building.  The simplest method is to simply place said framework upon the roof and weigh it down. This is the dumbest idea ever, just ask the Canadian Tire store in Kenora Ontario who did exactly this on a roof identical to LMGs roof.  They spent a lot of money hiring my classmates to repair many holes after water leaked into the building then more reinstalling the framework properly.

The proper way would be to use rubber mats or rubber bricks (C-Port is a popular choice).  This method also would use some variety of ballast weight. However while being somewhat less expensive it takes up more space.

My personal choice is to fully anchor the framework to the building itself.  There are a couple of ways to do this but both would have you hiring a roofing company to "tie in" the structural mounts to the roof.  This method would not require a structural engineer assuming your panels aren't too heavy. If done properly this is the cleanist looking install, and you're not relying on ballast to secure your panels.  Technically this method can be done DIY as there aren't any expensive special tools needed however your roof is the first line of defence keeping the weather out of your building so if DIY, best not make costly mistakes.

Electrical integration:

Simply put the power needs to entry the building.  This can be done through the exterior walls or through the roof.  I recommend going through the roof as it's less external electrical.  Again same warning about messing with roof applies. Roofers aren't the cheapest but far less than mistakes.

Maintenance:

I'll be honest I don't know how well rain cleans solar but one must consider dirt and possibly snow buildup.  Regardless at some point you will need to access and service. LMG already has an advantage since their building already had a roof access ladder.  Some thought may want to be put into providing a rooftop walkway, this would essentially be rubber mats or patio stones with a protective layer between stone and roof.  Don't worry I'm not saying you need a metal gantry way or anything so fancy. Another possible feature would be an external water tap. There are special kind that have their value inside the building so water won't freeze in the pipes.

Safety:

This is part of the maintenance section.  Working at heights is regulated by each province through their workplace safety administration.  And an uncontrolled rooftop requires special training of a worker who is on the roof. Yes that remote access video LTT just made is a workplace safety violation though I can't imagine they'll get trouble over it.

IMO the easiest solution is to turn your roof into a controlled workspace.  This is easily done by having maker lines that show the worker where the safe areas of the roof are.  Essentially a series of posts with cables strung between them forming a corridor from the ladder to the solar and creating a perimeter around the solar.

They could of course ignore this safety portion, and have a fair chance to get away with it.  However an once of prevention, saves a pound of cure.



 

So a few weeks ago (floatplane calender) a video was posted where @LinusTech mentioned that solar might be a project LTT/LMG could engage in. While I'm generally lukewarm at best on the cost effectiveness of solar.  I'll put those opinions to the side now and focus only on the building integration side of adding solar.

I'm a commercial flat roof installer with over 10 years experience, I'm also well learned in most external building systems.

When adding something like solar to your building there's a bad way, a good way, and a best way.  Not surprisingly the price is proportional. Though this is only the install price, down the lifespan it's back to front.

There are two ways to mount solar.  To the side of a building or onto the roof.  Greater latitude means more angle on the panels as well.  Likely we can assume that LMG would opt for the roof install.  There are a few areas of consideration:

Building Integration:

LMG studio has a single ply ballasted EPDM rubber roof.  This means that the water is basically kept out by fully cured inner tube rubber (EPDM).  And the 1-1_1/2" inch stones spread across the roof are ballast to hold the roof in place against wind tear off.  Though they also have the effect of blocking UV rays from the membrane, which is always handy.

This type of roof is relativity inexpensive but performs extremely well against the forces of nature.  Unfortunately it performs poorly against the meddling of humans, more on this later.

Any solar array will be build onto a metal skeleton, the point we want to look at today is how that framework installs to the building.  The simplest method is to simply place said framework upon the roof and weigh it down. This is the dumbest idea ever, just ask the Canadian Tire store in Kenora Ontario who did exactly this on a roof identical to LMGs roof.  They spent a lot of money hiring my classmates to repair many holes after water leaked into the building then more reinstalling the framework properly.

The proper way would be to use rubber mats or rubber bricks (C-Port is a popular choice).  This method also would use some variety of ballast weight. However while being somewhat less expensive it takes up more space.

My personal choice is to fully anchor the framework to the building itself.  There are a couple of ways to do this but both would have you hiring a roofing company to "tie in" the structural mounts to the roof.  This method would not require a structural engineer assuming your panels aren't too heavy. If done properly this is the cleanist looking install, and you're not relying on ballast to secure your panels.  Technically this method can be done DIY as there aren't any expensive special tools needed however your roof is the first line of defence keeping the weather out of your building so if DIY, best not make costly mistakes.

Electrical integration:

Simply put the power needs to entry the building.  This can be done through the exterior walls or through the roof.  I recommend going through the roof as it's less external electrical.  Again same warning about messing with roof applies. Roofers aren't the cheapest but far less than mistakes.

Maintenance:

I'll be honest I don't know how well rain cleans solar but one must consider dirt and possibly snow buildup.  Regardless at some point you will need to access and service. LMG already has an advantage since their building already had a roof access ladder.  Some thought may want to be put into providing a rooftop walkway, this would essentially be rubber mats or patio stones with a protective layer between stone and roof.  Don't worry I'm not saying you need a metal gantry way or anything so fancy. Another possible feature would be an external water tap. There are special kind that have their value inside the building so water won't freeze in the pipes.

Safety:

This is part of the maintenance section.  Working at heights is regulated by each province through their workplace safety administration.  And an uncontrolled rooftop requires special training of a worker who is on the roof. Yes that remote access video LTT just made is a workplace safety violation though I can't imagine they'll get trouble over it.

IMO the easiest solution is to turn your roof into a controlled workspace.  This is easily done by having maker lines that show the worker where the safe areas of the roof are.  Essentially a series of posts with cables strung between them forming a corridor from the ladder to the solar and creating a perimeter around the solar.

They could of course ignore this safety portion, and have a fair chance to get away with it.  However an once of prevention, saves a pound of cure.



 

My words were that I was lukewarm at best about the cost effectiveness.
 
What you must understand is that present solar integrations are completely biased and uselessly unrepresentative of the cost model.
 
There are almost always subsidies so you never pay the actual price, selling to the grid won't scale.
 
Right now basically nobody has solar, were you to round off to the nearest whole number 0% of the population had their own solar.  That's how few actually have solar.  So when power grids do buy solar from residential systems it's strictly a PR move.  Similar subsidies are also PR expenditures.
 
Were solar to go mainstream then those subsidies will disappear or be hugely reduced.  While power companies simply won't buy it at that scale.  The price is too high, the power is electrically dirty which damages the grid, it's too unreliable, and the administration costs would be obcene.
 
Without subsidies and grid purchase the residential solar integrator pays the real price and while in theory they will pay less than buying from the grid.  The break even point is at the 15-20 year mark.  And you have to pay up front or get a mortgage loan for your solar, which raises the total.
 
The big issue is that a solar system lasts only about 15-20 years before it must be replaced and the output deminshes over the lifespan too.  Further extending the payoff period.
 
So basically in a general deployment of solar you don't save any money, the lifespan of the system affects your home sale price.  The only positive outcome is that you are living on reduced carbon, though solar production is extremely toxic, as is recycling old panels.
 

So a few weeks ago (floatplane calender) a video was posted where @LinusTech mentioned that solar might be a project LTT/LMG could engage in. While I'm generally lukewarm at best on the cost effectiveness of solar.  I'll put those opinions to the side now and focus only on the building integration side of adding solar.

I'm a commercial flat roof installer with over 10 years experience, I'm also well learned in most external building systems.

When adding something like solar to your building there's a bad way, a good way, and a best way.  Not surprisingly the price is proportional. Though this is only the install price, down the lifespan it's back to front.

There are two ways to mount solar.  To the side of a building or onto the roof.  Greater latitude means more angle on the panels as well.  Likely we can assume that LMG would opt for the roof install.  There are a few areas of consideration:

Building Integration:

LMG studio has a single ply ballasted EPDM rubber roof.  This means that the water is basically kept out by fully cured inner tube rubber (EPDM).  And the 1-1_1/2" inch stones spread across the roof are ballast to hold the roof in place against wind tear off.  Though they also have the effect of blocking UV rays from the membrane, which is always handy.

This type of roof is relativity inexpensive but performs extremely well against the forces of nature.  Unfortunately it performs poorly against the meddling of humans, more on this later.

Any solar array will be build onto a metal skeleton, the point we want to look at today is how that framework installs to the building.  The simplest method is to simply place said framework upon the roof and weigh it down. This is the dumbest idea ever, just ask the Canadian Tire store in Kenora Ontario who did exactly this on a roof identical to LMGs roof.  They spent a lot of money hiring my classmates to repair many holes after water leaked into the building then more reinstalling the framework properly.

The proper way would be to use rubber mats or rubber bricks (C-Port is a popular choice).  This method also would use some variety of ballast weight. However while being somewhat less expensive it takes up more space.

My personal choice is to fully anchor the framework to the building itself.  There are a couple of ways to do this but both would have you hiring a roofing company to "tie in" the structural mounts to the roof.  This method would not require a structural engineer assuming your panels aren't too heavy. If done properly this is the cleanist looking install, and you're not relying on ballast to secure your panels.  Technically this method can be done DIY as there aren't any expensive special tools needed however your roof is the first line of defence keeping the weather out of your building so if DIY, best not make costly mistakes.

Electrical integration:

Simply put the power needs to entry the building.  This can be done through the exterior walls or through the roof.  I recommend going through the roof as it's less external electrical.  Again same warning about messing with roof applies. Roofers aren't the cheapest but far less than mistakes.

Maintenance:

I'll be honest I don't know how well rain cleans solar but one must consider dirt and possibly snow buildup.  Regardless at some point you will need to access and service. LMG already has an advantage since their building already had a roof access ladder.  Some thought may want to be put into providing a rooftop walkway, this would essentially be rubber mats or patio stones with a protective layer between stone and roof.  Don't worry I'm not saying you need a metal gantry way or anything so fancy. Another possible feature would be an external water tap. There are special kind that have their value inside the building so water won't freeze in the pipes.

Safety:

This is part of the maintenance section.  Working at heights is regulated by each province through their workplace safety administration.  And an uncontrolled rooftop requires special training of a worker who is on the roof. Yes that remote access video LTT just made is a workplace safety violation though I can't imagine they'll get trouble over it.

IMO the easiest solution is to turn your roof into a controlled workspace.  This is easily done by having maker lines that show the worker where the safe areas of the roof are.  Essentially a series of posts with cables strung between them forming a corridor from the ladder to the solar and creating a perimeter around the solar.

They could of course ignore this safety portion, and have a fair chance to get away with it.  However an once of prevention, saves a pound of cure.



 

So a few weeks ago (floatplane calender) a video was posted where @LinusTech mentioned that solar might be a project LTT/LMG could engage in. While I'm generally lukewarm at best on the cost effectiveness of solar.  I'll put those opinions to the side now and focus only on the building integration side of adding solar.

I'm a commercial flat roof installer with over 10 years experience, I'm also well learned in most external building systems.

When adding something like solar to your building there's a bad way, a good way, and a best way.  Not surprisingly the price is proportional. Though this is only the install price, down the lifespan it's back to front.

There are two ways to mount solar.  To the side of a building or onto the roof.  Greater latitude means more angle on the panels as well.  Likely we can assume that LMG would opt for the roof install.  There are a few areas of consideration:

Building Integration:

LMG studio has a single ply ballasted EPDM rubber roof.  This means that the water is basically kept out by fully cured inner tube rubber (EPDM).  And the 1-1_1/2" inch stones spread across the roof are ballast to hold the roof in place against wind tear off.  Though they also have the effect of blocking UV rays from the membrane, which is always handy.

This type of roof is relativity inexpensive but performs extremely well against the forces of nature.  Unfortunately it performs poorly against the meddling of humans, more on this later.

Any solar array will be build onto a metal skeleton, the point we want to look at today is how that framework installs to the building.  The simplest method is to simply place said framework upon the roof and weigh it down. This is the dumbest idea ever, just ask the Canadian Tire store in Kenora Ontario who did exactly this on a roof identical to LMGs roof.  They spent a lot of money hiring my classmates to repair many holes after water leaked into the building then more reinstalling the framework properly.

The proper way would be to use rubber mats or rubber bricks (C-Port is a popular choice).  This method also would use some variety of ballast weight. However while being somewhat less expensive it takes up more space.

My personal choice is to fully anchor the framework to the building itself.  There are a couple of ways to do this but both would have you hiring a roofing company to "tie in" the structural mounts to the roof.  This method would not require a structural engineer assuming your panels aren't too heavy. If done properly this is the cleanist looking install, and you're not relying on ballast to secure your panels.  Technically this method can be done DIY as there aren't any expensive special tools needed however your roof is the first line of defence keeping the weather out of your building so if DIY, best not make costly mistakes.

Electrical integration:

Simply put the power needs to entry the building.  This can be done through the exterior walls or through the roof.  I recommend going through the roof as it's less external electrical.  Again same warning about messing with roof applies. Roofers aren't the cheapest but far less than mistakes.

Maintenance:

I'll be honest I don't know how well rain cleans solar but one must consider dirt and possibly snow buildup.  Regardless at some point you will need to access and service. LMG already has an advantage since their building already had a roof access ladder.  Some thought may want to be put into providing a rooftop walkway, this would essentially be rubber mats or patio stones with a protective layer between stone and roof.  Don't worry I'm not saying you need a metal gantry way or anything so fancy. Another possible feature would be an external water tap. There are special kind that have their value inside the building so water won't freeze in the pipes.

Safety:

This is part of the maintenance section.  Working at heights is regulated by each province through their workplace safety administration.  And an uncontrolled rooftop requires special training of a worker who is on the roof. Yes that remote access video LTT just made is a workplace safety violation though I can't imagine they'll get trouble over it.

IMO the easiest solution is to turn your roof into a controlled workspace.  This is easily done by having maker lines that show the worker where the safe areas of the roof are.  Essentially a series of posts with cables strung between them forming a corridor from the ladder to the solar and creating a perimeter around the solar.

They could of course ignore this safety portion, and have a fair chance to get away with it.  However an once of prevention, saves a pound of cure.



 

So a few weeks ago (floatplane calender) a video was posted where @LinusTech mentioned that solar might be a project LTT/LMG could engage in. While I'm generally lukewarm at best on the cost effectiveness of solar.  I'll put those opinions to the side now and focus only on the building integration side of adding solar.

I'm a commercial flat roof installer with over 10 years experience, I'm also well learned in most external building systems.

When adding something like solar to your building there's a bad way, a good way, and a best way.  Not surprisingly the price is proportional. Though this is only the install price, down the lifespan it's back to front.

There are two ways to mount solar.  To the side of a building or onto the roof.  Greater latitude means more angle on the panels as well.  Likely we can assume that LMG would opt for the roof install.  There are a few areas of consideration:

Building Integration:

LMG studio has a single ply ballasted EPDM rubber roof.  This means that the water is basically kept out by fully cured inner tube rubber (EPDM).  And the 1-1_1/2" inch stones spread across the roof are ballast to hold the roof in place against wind tear off.  Though they also have the effect of blocking UV rays from the membrane, which is always handy.

This type of roof is relativity inexpensive but performs extremely well against the forces of nature.  Unfortunately it performs poorly against the meddling of humans, more on this later.

Any solar array will be build onto a metal skeleton, the point we want to look at today is how that framework installs to the building.  The simplest method is to simply place said framework upon the roof and weigh it down. This is the dumbest idea ever, just ask the Canadian Tire store in Kenora Ontario who did exactly this on a roof identical to LMGs roof.  They spent a lot of money hiring my classmates to repair many holes after water leaked into the building then more reinstalling the framework properly.

The proper way would be to use rubber mats or rubber bricks (C-Port is a popular choice).  This method also would use some variety of ballast weight. However while being somewhat less expensive it takes up more space.

My personal choice is to fully anchor the framework to the building itself.  There are a couple of ways to do this but both would have you hiring a roofing company to "tie in" the structural mounts to the roof.  This method would not require a structural engineer assuming your panels aren't too heavy. If done properly this is the cleanist looking install, and you're not relying on ballast to secure your panels.  Technically this method can be done DIY as there aren't any expensive special tools needed however your roof is the first line of defence keeping the weather out of your building so if DIY, best not make costly mistakes.

Electrical integration:

Simply put the power needs to entry the building.  This can be done through the exterior walls or through the roof.  I recommend going through the roof as it's less external electrical.  Again same warning about messing with roof applies. Roofers aren't the cheapest but far less than mistakes.

Maintenance:

I'll be honest I don't know how well rain cleans solar but one must consider dirt and possibly snow buildup.  Regardless at some point you will need to access and service. LMG already has an advantage since their building already had a roof access ladder.  Some thought may want to be put into providing a rooftop walkway, this would essentially be rubber mats or patio stones with a protective layer between stone and roof.  Don't worry I'm not saying you need a metal gantry way or anything so fancy. Another possible feature would be an external water tap. There are special kind that have their value inside the building so water won't freeze in the pipes.

Safety:

This is part of the maintenance section.  Working at heights is regulated by each province through their workplace safety administration.  And an uncontrolled rooftop requires special training of a worker who is on the roof. Yes that remote access video LTT just made is a workplace safety violation though I can't imagine they'll get trouble over it.

IMO the easiest solution is to turn your roof into a controlled workspace.  This is easily done by having maker lines that show the worker where the safe areas of the roof are.  Essentially a series of posts with cables strung between them forming a corridor from the ladder to the solar and creating a perimeter around the solar.

They could of course ignore this safety portion, and have a fair chance to get away with it.  However an once of prevention, saves a pound of cure.



 

So a few weeks ago (floatplane calender) a video was posted where @LinusTech mentioned that solar might be a project LTT/LMG could engage in. While I'm generally lukewarm at best on the cost effectiveness of solar.  I'll put those opinions to the side now and focus only on the building integration side of adding solar.

I'm a commercial flat roof installer with over 10 years experience, I'm also well learned in most external building systems.

When adding something like solar to your building there's a bad way, a good way, and a best way.  Not surprisingly the price is proportional. Though this is only the install price, down the lifespan it's back to front.

There are two ways to mount solar.  To the side of a building or onto the roof.  Greater latitude means more angle on the panels as well.  Likely we can assume that LMG would opt for the roof install.  There are a few areas of consideration:

Building Integration:

LMG studio has a single ply ballasted EPDM rubber roof.  This means that the water is basically kept out by fully cured inner tube rubber (EPDM).  And the 1-1_1/2" inch stones spread across the roof are ballast to hold the roof in place against wind tear off.  Though they also have the effect of blocking UV rays from the membrane, which is always handy.

This type of roof is relativity inexpensive but performs extremely well against the forces of nature.  Unfortunately it performs poorly against the meddling of humans, more on this later.

Any solar array will be build onto a metal skeleton, the point we want to look at today is how that framework installs to the building.  The simplest method is to simply place said framework upon the roof and weigh it down. This is the dumbest idea ever, just ask the Canadian Tire store in Kenora Ontario who did exactly this on a roof identical to LMGs roof.  They spent a lot of money hiring my classmates to repair many holes after water leaked into the building then more reinstalling the framework properly.

The proper way would be to use rubber mats or rubber bricks (C-Port is a popular choice).  This method also would use some variety of ballast weight. However while being somewhat less expensive it takes up more space.

My personal choice is to fully anchor the framework to the building itself.  There are a couple of ways to do this but both would have you hiring a roofing company to "tie in" the structural mounts to the roof.  This method would not require a structural engineer assuming your panels aren't too heavy. If done properly this is the cleanist looking install, and you're not relying on ballast to secure your panels.  Technically this method can be done DIY as there aren't any expensive special tools needed however your roof is the first line of defence keeping the weather out of your building so if DIY, best not make costly mistakes.

Electrical integration:

Simply put the power needs to entry the building.  This can be done through the exterior walls or through the roof.  I recommend going through the roof as it's less external electrical.  Again same warning about messing with roof applies. Roofers aren't the cheapest but far less than mistakes.

Maintenance:

I'll be honest I don't know how well rain cleans solar but one must consider dirt and possibly snow buildup.  Regardless at some point you will need to access and service. LMG already has an advantage since their building already had a roof access ladder.  Some thought may want to be put into providing a rooftop walkway, this would essentially be rubber mats or patio stones with a protective layer between stone and roof.  Don't worry I'm not saying you need a metal gantry way or anything so fancy. Another possible feature would be an external water tap. There are special kind that have their value inside the building so water won't freeze in the pipes.

Safety:

This is part of the maintenance section.  Working at heights is regulated by each province through their workplace safety administration.  And an uncontrolled rooftop requires special training of a worker who is on the roof. Yes that remote access video LTT just made is a workplace safety violation though I can't imagine they'll get trouble over it.

IMO the easiest solution is to turn your roof into a controlled workspace.  This is easily done by having maker lines that show the worker where the safe areas of the roof are.  Essentially a series of posts with cables strung between them forming a corridor from the ladder to the solar and creating a perimeter around the solar.

They could of course ignore this safety portion, and have a fair chance to get away with it.  However an once of prevention, saves a pound of cure.



 

So a few weeks ago (floatplane calender) a video was posted where @LinusTech mentioned that solar might be a project LTT/LMG could engage in. While I'm generally lukewarm at best on the cost effectiveness of solar.  I'll put those opinions to the side now and focus only on the building integration side of adding solar.

I'm a commercial flat roof installer with over 10 years experience, I'm also well learned in most external building systems.

When adding something like solar to your building there's a bad way, a good way, and a best way.  Not surprisingly the price is proportional. Though this is only the install price, down the lifespan it's back to front.

There are two ways to mount solar.  To the side of a building or onto the roof.  Greater latitude means more angle on the panels as well.  Likely we can assume that LMG would opt for the roof install.  There are a few areas of consideration:

Building Integration:

LMG studio has a single ply ballasted EPDM rubber roof.  This means that the water is basically kept out by fully cured inner tube rubber (EPDM).  And the 1-1_1/2" inch stones spread across the roof are ballast to hold the roof in place against wind tear off.  Though they also have the effect of blocking UV rays from the membrane, which is always handy.

This type of roof is relativity inexpensive but performs extremely well against the forces of nature.  Unfortunately it performs poorly against the meddling of humans, more on this later.

Any solar array will be build onto a metal skeleton, the point we want to look at today is how that framework installs to the building.  The simplest method is to simply place said framework upon the roof and weigh it down. This is the dumbest idea ever, just ask the Canadian Tire store in Kenora Ontario who did exactly this on a roof identical to LMGs roof.  They spent a lot of money hiring my classmates to repair many holes after water leaked into the building then more reinstalling the framework properly.

The proper way would be to use rubber mats or rubber bricks (C-Port is a popular choice).  This method also would use some variety of ballast weight. However while being somewhat less expensive it takes up more space.

My personal choice is to fully anchor the framework to the building itself.  There are a couple of ways to do this but both would have you hiring a roofing company to "tie in" the structural mounts to the roof.  This method would not require a structural engineer assuming your panels aren't too heavy. If done properly this is the cleanist looking install, and you're not relying on ballast to secure your panels.  Technically this method can be done DIY as there aren't any expensive special tools needed however your roof is the first line of defence keeping the weather out of your building so if DIY, best not make costly mistakes.

Electrical integration:

Simply put the power needs to entry the building.  This can be done through the exterior walls or through the roof.  I recommend going through the roof as it's less external electrical.  Again same warning about messing with roof applies. Roofers aren't the cheapest but far less than mistakes.

Maintenance:

I'll be honest I don't know how well rain cleans solar but one must consider dirt and possibly snow buildup.  Regardless at some point you will need to access and service. LMG already has an advantage since their building already had a roof access ladder.  Some thought may want to be put into providing a rooftop walkway, this would essentially be rubber mats or patio stones with a protective layer between stone and roof.  Don't worry I'm not saying you need a metal gantry way or anything so fancy. Another possible feature would be an external water tap. There are special kind that have their value inside the building so water won't freeze in the pipes.

Safety:

This is part of the maintenance section.  Working at heights is regulated by each province through their workplace safety administration.  And an uncontrolled rooftop requires special training of a worker who is on the roof. Yes that remote access video LTT just made is a workplace safety violation though I can't imagine they'll get trouble over it.

IMO the easiest solution is to turn your roof into a controlled workspace.  This is easily done by having maker lines that show the worker where the safe areas of the roof are.  Essentially a series of posts with cables strung between them forming a corridor from the ladder to the solar and creating a perimeter around the solar.

They could of course ignore this safety portion, and have a fair chance to get away with it.  However an once of prevention, saves a pound of cure.



 

Please don't spread complete ignorance about economics.   Time and specific work is performed, just because you feel the level of return is so dramatic doesn't make it free money.  Persons who purchase the coins are part of the market and assign value. They use real money to buy crypto coins.  I guess collecting any collector item and selling it later is also free money under your rational.

it's not free money, it's simply value assigned via a free market, nothing more.  and regulation probably won't happen or otherwise work.

update: looks like FPC has these feeds being posted, which is a lesser solution but better than nothing too.
I think my feelings expressed in the original post are still valid however.
 
lol I was typing as you updated Rijzen, but thanks anyway.
 

Oh SSD for sure, just didn't feel the need to include it in description. 

m.2 allows a SSD with a controller to connect to the system using sata or pci-e lanes.
 
The m.2 connector can be using pci-e v2.0 lanes or pci-e v3.0 lanes and also a motherboard could use only two lanes, or four lanes. Also, some SSD controllers (typically used in lower end like 128..240 GB drives) may only be able to work with 2 lanes, even if the m.2 connector has four lanes in it.  Also, some SSD controllers are only pci-e v2.0 capable, again most of these lower end controllers would be on low size SSD drives.
 
 
1x of pci-e v2.0 can support 500 MB/s.  x2 would be 1000 MB/s, x4 would be 2000 MB/s
1x of pci-e v3.0 can support 985 MB/s. x2 would be ~ 1970 MB/s , x4 would be ~ 3950 MB/s
 
SATA connectors are typically 6gbps which means maximum 600 MB/s. Third party SATA controllers like the ASMedia ones offer 2 ports and connect to the system using a x1 pci-e lane, so the two ports share a bandwidth of 500 MB/s or 1000 MB/s (if you're lucky to have it connected to pci-e v3.0)