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Forum: Other Improvements 02-25-22, 01:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 20,331
Posted By Xringer
FiOS SFH ONT 612A SLA battery replacement with Lifepo4

I was going to buy another SLA battery for my Fios optical fiber box.
When I saw my order history, I realized that I've spent over $100 since 2013 on these SLA batteries. Last month we took a pile...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-07-21, 12:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 93,447
Posted By pinballlooking
My root ripper has come a long way. It is now a...

My root ripper has come a long way.
It is now a 5/8" blade.

https://ecorenovator.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9344&stc=1&d=1625677572

Here is my tractor loading 5/8" plate on my...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 02-24-21, 08:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 52,041
Posted By pinballlooking
7 ½ years ago I build this charger (EVSE). I now...

7 ½ years ago I build this charger (EVSE). I now have a Gen2 Volt but the charger is still charging my car just fine.

I did add a couple vent holes in it since it is installed indoors. It just...
Forum: Tools 02-11-21, 01:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 157,561
Posted By pinballlooking
Here it is after two car wash cycles. Their...

Here it is after two car wash cycles. Their degreaser is usually decent but today is was not very good.

https://ecorenovator.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9210&stc=1&d=1613071775

It is...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-01-20, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,768
Posted By Acuario
It's all diy - the controller and installation...

It's all diy - the controller and installation anyway. The heatpump itself is a basic compressor/fan/reversing valve unit that I have added my own controller and control software to.

I describe it...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 09-03-20, 01:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 41,260
Posted By pinballlooking
Still using the same phone setup. Recently had to...

Still using the same phone setup. Recently had to get Voip phone with my new internet service. I just made a number for my now steel business and forward it to my old phone setup. Still free still...
Forum: Tools 08-09-20, 06:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 8,683
Posted By pinballlooking
I used this to load my table yesterday. It works...

I used this to load my table yesterday. It works great you can really have fine control.

I will need to move my table to the center against the wall. It gets so high it could easily hit the garage...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-24-20, 08:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 133,496
Posted By oil pan 4
First impression is these blades are worth it. ...

First impression is these blades are worth it.
They are the heaviest I have tried to date, I have ordered stuff from online, bought from the local mower shops, ect.
The "stay sharp secret" is...
Forum: Solar Power 07-03-20, 09:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 13,851
Posted By CrankyDoug
Perhaps I am missing something. You have solar...

Perhaps I am missing something. You have solar panels facing in two directions, mounted to a single pole such that a 5mph wind will result in rotational oscillation from vortex shedding. I estimate...
Forum: Solar Power 05-07-20, 11:00 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 700,169
Posted By pinballlooking
TED The Energy Detective is out and Emporia VUE...

TED The Energy Detective is out and Emporia VUE will be in soon.

This product was pointed out here.
https://ecorenovator.org/forum/showthread.php?t=7231

The main CT's are bi-directional the...
Forum: Tools 01-15-20, 08:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 38,215
Posted By MN Renovator
A better and cheaper option is to get ethanol...

A better and cheaper option is to get ethanol free gas if you can in your area.
www.pure-gas.org
If that isn't available see if you can find UL94, which is the unleaded version of aviation fuel,...
Forum: Conservation 01-15-20, 02:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,479
Posted By Fordguy64
its amazing the difference air sealing alone has...

its amazing the difference air sealing alone has made. We had some MAJOR leaks in the bathrooms and the kitchen. I can tell a hope difference in the comfort of the home. Im really excited to see what...
Forum: Tools 01-13-20, 09:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 38,215
Posted By Daox
Got a free snowblower - doesn't run

This past weekend I helped a friend move his son. They're closing on the house this week, so he needed to get everything out. In the back of his garage was a not horribly old snowblower. It was...
Forum: The Billiards Room 09-27-19, 12:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 29,521
Posted By pinballlooking
Six years later the stainless steel I used on the...

Six years later the stainless steel I used on the floating dock looks just like it did when I welded it up.

I have still not put on my bigger wheels on my jet ski stand. I think I will next year...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-21-19, 10:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 18,890
Posted By sunspot
Honey bee swarm traps

I hung a few swarm traps this year hoping to attract some new bees (no luck yet). Some of you might be interested in how I decided to hang the traps especially if you have trees you don't want to...
Forum: The Billiards Room 01-31-19, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,750
Posted By pinballlooking
I enabled HDMI-CEC on my LG tv ...

I enabled HDMI-CEC on my LG tv
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/lg-tv-settings-guide,review-5624-14.html

Now you can control the Media Centre Raspberry Pi and KODI with my TV remote.
This makes it...
Forum: The Billiards Room 01-28-19, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,750
Posted By pinballlooking
Media Centre with Raspberry Pi and KODI

We collect movies and I have a large collection. The binder system does not lend itself to finding movies very fast.

I had a fire stick that streams well but it can not see a large USB drive. It...
Forum: Conservation 01-24-19, 11:17 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 229,735
Posted By randen
How about an update. The inverter has been...

How about an update.

The inverter has been operating very well however with all the draw necessary for the winter season and the lack of sun my batteries are not up to the task. I get to about...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 12-15-18, 12:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,922
Posted By CrankyDoug
I held off responding hoping someone else would...

I held off responding hoping someone else would have more recent experience with chain sharpeners. I've been doing it by hand for 45 years, sharpening three chains a day when I was logging.
...
Forum: Solar Power 11-20-18, 02:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,617
Posted By CrankyDoug
Here is a follow up on the above mentioned...

Here is a follow up on the above mentioned device. First note that I haven't had the chance to test it yet.

It came well packaged but without documentation. I was about to contact the seller...
Forum: Solar Power 11-12-18, 10:49 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 700,169
Posted By gasstingy
Sept results

Our September's since our 6.81 kW array went live,
Sep 13: 943
Sep 14: 889
Sep 15: 823
Sep 16: 910
Sep 17: 812
Sep 18: 766

Our total since 12/17/12: 57757 kWh as of 11/11/18. By my...
Forum: Solar Power 04-06-18, 01:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,630
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Our new net meter was installed April 4th, and we...

Our new net meter was installed April 4th, and we "turned on" the system today! Of course, it is quite cloudy, and is snowing now, so we'll see how it goes tomorrow.
Forum: Solar Heating 02-09-18, 09:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 22,570
Posted By bennelson
Passive Solar Garage Door

Hi Folks!

I recently built a Passive Solar Garage Door!

Not a new or original idea, but still a good one. I loosely based mine on the one Gary Reysa wrote about in Home Power #117 (Link HERE...
Forum: Conservation 02-05-18, 04:17 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 229,735
Posted By randen
The 20 kw inverter is progressing. As this...

The 20 kw inverter is progressing. As this inverter is a DIY some teething problems have surfaced Some new circuitboards have been made with the proper mods. After the next round of testing is...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 01-03-18, 07:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,651
Posted By randen
Solar augmented mini split

Impressive build. Have a peek:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dmckigvz7Hg


Randen
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