Forum: Lawn and Garden
12-26-08, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 26
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Ok, I think the big guy is a repulsion motor...
Ok, I think the big guy is a repulsion motor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repulsion_motor). It has brushes that connect to each other through the case. It is only of historical interest, LOL :)
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
12-25-08, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 37,930
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
12-23-08, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 37,930
Wiring question
Update:
The 11 amp motor had a strong finish during some non wet days, throwing the snow quite far. But it finally lost most of its power and was tripping the breaker more often, and was making...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
12-22-08, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,361
As I recall, there are some kinds of induction...
As I recall, there are some kinds of induction motors that will push back into the grid just by pushing them a few %rpm over their rated speed. Connected with a freewheel and some gears to your...
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
12-01-08, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 37,930
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
12-01-08, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 37,930
Followup,
The snow got a lot wetter towards...
Followup,
The snow got a lot wetter towards the end. I was really overtaxing the motor, was packing snowballs on it to get it to quit smoking so much while trying to finish up. :p
This rig...
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
12-01-08, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 37,930
Alllrightee :D
Had a couple inches this...
Alllrightee :D
Had a couple inches this morning, first test was quite manageable. I blew one circuit breaker and had to move to another circuit. But it is a lot quieter and smoother. It also...
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
12-01-08, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 37,930
Cover Cobbled :) ...
Cover Cobbled :)
http://opengauge.org/household/blower20.JPG
http://opengauge.org/household/blower21.JPG
That makes me feel a little safer, Now where is that snow?
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
11-30-08, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 37,930
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
11-30-08, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 37,930
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
10-21-08, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 37,930
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Forum: Conservation
10-15-08, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,429
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Forum: The Billiards Room
10-13-08, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,078
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
10-13-08, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 37,930
Toyo, I'm in northern ill noise. A lot of...
Toyo, I'm in northern ill noise. A lot of neighbors have large blowers, and a lot just shovel.
I've been able to manage very well with the toro.
Daox, thus far it has been easy, the pully...
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
10-11-08, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 37,930
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
10-08-08, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 37,930
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
10-08-08, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 37,930
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
10-08-08, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 37,930
Electric Snowblower conversion
(contionuation of http://ecorenovator.org/forum/lawn-garden/26-blog-mowing-lawn-2-5-cents.html#post615 )
I have a toro that has a belt cog similiar to the one pictured. I enjoyed my electric...
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
10-07-08, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 13,683
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
10-06-08, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 13,683
I'm in :)
Cord was no problem with a little...
I'm in :)
Cord was no problem with a little thinking ahead. cut better than the old gasser even. Reuse @ $40, pays for itself in 20 mows :thumbup:
http://opengauge.org/household/mower.jpg
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Forum: The Billiards Room
10-06-08, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,127
groar, I can't find a place with a billard or...
groar, I can't find a place with a billard or snooker table around here any more. used to be a cool place when I was growing up (wasted a lot of time there) that had regular and snooker/carome...
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Forum: Conservation
09-16-08, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 15,623
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
09-16-08, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,943
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