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Forum: Energy Storage 08-10-23, 10:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 26,401
Posted By Daox
I've been thinking about setting up a small 12V...

I've been thinking about setting up a small 12V system in the house. Phone charging, maybe some minimal lighting. Hook up a smallish solar panel to keep it topped off. Its an idea, not the best,...
Forum: Other Improvements 08-02-23, 07:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 63,426
Posted By Daox
Another ocean wave power generator

This one looks pretty interesting. Desalination is a nice goal, but I would imagine power generation would be the quicker and easier first step. Still, cool design. Hope it holds up to a rough...
Forum: Energy Storage 08-01-23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 26,401
Posted By Daox
So, I got four 200ah lead acid batteries

As the title suggests, I recently got four 200ah 12v batteries. An uncle of mine works in hospital maintenance and these got swapped out as per their preventative maintenance schedule. He knew I...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 07-23-23, 08:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 26,397
Posted By Daox
That is a cool idea. I would imagine you could...

That is a cool idea. I would imagine you could probably make something similar with soft copper, but I imagine it would be pretty difficult. I'm not sure how the heck they twist that without...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 05-19-23, 07:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,680
Posted By Daox
Interesting stuff. Never tried it, but as you...

Interesting stuff. Never tried it, but as you said chemistry is pretty amazing. My guess is it'll work well, but for how long is the question. Thermal cycling can do a number on many materials.
Forum: Other Improvements 12-03-22, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 47,248
Posted By Daox
Interesting idea. I'm very interested to hear...

Interesting idea. I'm very interested to hear how this works out for you.
Forum: Tools 08-02-22, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 23,079
Posted By Daox
Their prices have really come down in the recent...

Their prices have really come down in the recent years. You can get a FLIR ONE thermal camera that plugs into your smart phone for just over $200 new. If you have an inefficient house or have a...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 06-26-22, 07:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 64,042
Posted By Daox
How do you achieve this Elcam?

How do you achieve this Elcam?
Forum: Lawn and Garden 06-02-22, 08:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 64,042
Posted By Daox
Do you mow acres?

Do you mow acres?
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-30-22, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 64,042
Posted By Daox
No mowing grass substitute

Just came across this is my youtube feed. Sounds really nice. I'm not a huge fan of mowing all the time, especially this time of the year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omT9k643oBw
Forum: For Sale / Trade / Wanted / Web Finds 05-30-22, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 60,277
Posted By Daox
Its been qutie a while since I used it, but it is...

Its been qutie a while since I used it, but it is a good resource! Thats actually how it got the chassis for my riding mower.
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-28-22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 101,558
Posted By Daox
So, this thing has finally kicked the bucket. It...

So, this thing has finally kicked the bucket. It started making very funny noises and the string would randomly let loose. Turns out that the motor bearings are shot. You can wiggle the armature...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 05-22-22, 09:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 33,257
Posted By Daox
You'll need to use the pressure to get the water...

You'll need to use the pressure to get the water to the highest point in the system, then vent the air. The water will then be free to drain back down via gravity. You'll probably need to turn off...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 04-13-22, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 27,072
Posted By Daox
Thanks for the update Jeff. I have a few places...

Thanks for the update Jeff. I have a few places where this info will come in handy!
Forum: Solar Power 02-09-22, 02:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,550
Posted By Daox
Aside from the mounting differences, rigid panels...

Aside from the mounting differences, rigid panels are going to be more efficient.
Forum: Energy Storage 02-07-22, 08:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 47,445
Posted By Daox
Definitely another cool idea. Man that's a lot...

Definitely another cool idea. Man that's a lot of weight, 320 tons per cart!
Forum: Introductions 01-26-22, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,887
Posted By Daox
Welcome to the site Yuri! We'd love to hear...

Welcome to the site Yuri! We'd love to hear about this project. I hope we can help you out as well.
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 01-21-22, 01:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 20,772
Posted By Daox
Thanks for the update! Its good to hear that its...

Thanks for the update! Its good to hear that its doing its job well.
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 01-20-22, 08:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 25,138
Posted By Daox
Looks great... makes me hungry too!

Looks great... makes me hungry too!
Forum: Solar Power 12-04-21, 10:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 19,669
Posted By Daox
I would keep it simple (and cheaper) and go with...

I would keep it simple (and cheaper) and go with lead batteries. I would not go fancy with AGM or gel, just a regular flooded lead acid deep cycle from the local store. No BMS required, the charge...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-22-21, 01:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 20,772
Posted By Daox
Thanks for sharing Jason! Its great to see...

Thanks for sharing Jason! Its great to see companies hold up things on their end. I'm glad to see they came through for you.
Forum: Lawn and Garden 11-11-21, 08:19 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 524,657
Posted By Daox
Yep, its still working great. I've been using it...

Yep, its still working great. I've been using it for about 13 years now!

Still haven't finished up the mods I have shown above. It'll happen... sometime. :)
Forum: Solar Heating 10-12-21, 05:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 31,789
Posted By Daox
Well, I am running out of time on this. I ended...

Well, I am running out of time on this. I ended up going with a Steca 0301 U (https://www.steca.com/index.php?Steca-TR-0301-U-en#productdescription). I basically went with this due to limited...
Forum: Solar Heating 09-28-21, 08:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 31,789
Posted By Daox
Thanks Mike. A DIY controller sounds fun, but I...

Thanks Mike. A DIY controller sounds fun, but I simply don't have the time to put one together at this point.
Forum: Solar Heating 09-25-21, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 31,789
Posted By Daox
Solar hot water pump controller

Hey guys. I'm getting close to putting up my solar hot water panels. However, I still need a controller for the setup. Can anyone recommend anything? Is it simply a differential temperature...
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