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Forum: Conservation 05-30-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 43,455
Posted By Xringer
I should have learned by now, if it ain't...

I should have learned by now,
if it ain't broke, don't fix it.. :cool:
Forum: Other Improvements 02-25-22, 01:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,545
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: The Billiards Room 12-22-21, 09:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,087
Posted By Xringer
My grandson might have picked up this 'cold' at...

My grandson might have picked up this 'cold' at school. His parents have it too.
They tested negative and assured me, that I've just got a cold.
My symptoms are much weaker this morning. Just need...
Forum: Conservation 12-22-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 36,807
Posted By Xringer
The cost of Diesel fuel at Texas gas stations ...

The cost of Diesel fuel at Texas gas stations $2.86 to 3.45 a gallon. So that's what to use in your Diesel heater! http://www.bostongasprices.com/GasPriceSearch.aspx

Sounds like a big building....
Forum: Conservation 12-06-21, 06:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 36,807
Posted By Xringer
The diesel heater works!

Installed it temporally, since it's only to be used during long power failures.
On Low Heat, it heats up my workshop pretty well.
On medium high heat it's heats the shop faster. No CO detected....
Forum: Tools 10-18-20, 11:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 7,736
Posted By Xringer
I subscribed to a YouTube Channel

Since I've not been doing much lately, you might have figured that I had been COVID19ed..
Nope, still kicking and interested in all things 'Mini-Split'..
Saw this video about flares and wanted to...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 05-30-20, 09:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 39,243
Posted By Xringer
Nine Years and they are still working fine..

8 years, 11 months, 23 days Update:

Since we've been working (babysitting) on weekdays, and not using the den,
and it's been a pretty cool spring, we've not had to put up with a hot den.

But...
Forum: Other Improvements 09-08-19, 12:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,573
Posted By Xringer
If a home has good water pressure from a supply...

If a home has good water pressure from a supply that's not dependant on the grid,
you can get a water powered sump pump. I have one (1), but I have 4 sump holes.
(I have 4 because our basement...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 09-07-19, 05:03 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 493,785
Posted By Xringer
Sanyo blower motor noise fixed

The den indoor unit blower motor noise has been driving me nuts for years.
Latey, the screeching noise has gotten louder. Oddly, my wife can't hear it.
I have very bad hearing at higher...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-10-19, 11:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 21,391
Posted By Xringer
New link: ...

New link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32956162411.html

They are making some interesting pcbs these days.. Inverter support!

Universal DC Inverter control system for split air conditioner...
Forum: The Billiards Room 01-23-19, 08:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,571
Posted By Xringer
It kept the main house warm the whole time. I...

It kept the main house warm the whole time.
I did notice it doing a few defrost cycles, but it worked normally.

At one point I turned the Sanyo back on for a quick test at 5F..
It was making...
Forum: The Billiards Room 09-25-18, 12:44 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 69,056
Posted By Xringer
Saw some Single Stage paint jobs on YT.....

Saw some Single Stage paint jobs on YT.. https://youtu.be/OILbcE4h9II
Some of the paint jobs look really nice!

The last time I was painting vehicles, was fire trucks in Bermuda 1963-65..
Also...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-08-18, 06:24 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 109,430
Posted By Xringer
My A7 is still making hot water. I guess having...

My A7 is still making hot water. I guess having the PV panels is helping to extend it's life span.
My free A7 is being stored as a source for spare parts. I also have the spare thermostat control...
Forum: Solar Power 04-17-18, 09:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,186
Posted By Xringer
Wow, that's some major roof - PV area. Very nice...

Wow, that's some major roof - PV area. Very nice looking install. Impressive!
I think the solar install industry might be starting to get their act together..

I could have used some PV on...
Forum: The Billiards Room 02-03-18, 11:09 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 69,056
Posted By Xringer
Wow!

Wow! That's all I can say. As I guy who once took all day to adjust the valve clearances on a Honda CRV,
I am very impressed by the pictures and the obvious engine rebuilding skills we are...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 01-01-18, 10:19 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 493,785
Posted By Xringer
My first Gree has been installed for a while...

My first Gree has been installed for a while now.. Fall of 2016..
http://ecorenovator.org/forum/geothermal-heat-pumps/4903-gree-crown-18kbtu-install-9.html
I have not purchased one for the den yet....
Forum: For Sale / Trade / Wanted / Web Finds 10-11-17, 06:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,576
Posted By Xringer
Dollar Tree $1 LED Bulbs

Here's some good reviews. He takes them apart!!

https://youtu.be/ESZ154gIpSM

"Dollar Tree $1 Sunbeam LED Bulb: 800 lumen (9w) Teardown and Review"


https://youtu.be/zJWssuCGkC8

"Dollar...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 08-16-17, 08:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,738
Posted By Xringer
It took about 20 minutes to install.. And we...

It took about 20 minutes to install.. And we also found cold water isn't an issue..
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-12-17, 08:52 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 81,660
Posted By Xringer
In Six easy steps, we got summer!

On the 6th, we used the heat. Also on the morning of the 7th..
It started creeping up! We got to run the cooling for the last three days!
Both the Gree and the Sanyo are working great.

...
Forum: Lighting 06-06-17, 05:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,110
Posted By Xringer
Do you own a C-Cell flashlight?

My kid gave me a cool Camo LED flashlight for Xmas 2015 and the old batteries
have finally gotten too weak to be useful.. (They weren't even alkaline cells).

Since I use a lot of rechargeable...
Forum: The Billiards Room 06-02-17, 10:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,018
Posted By Xringer
Check out this weather map

Just about every kind of information you might want...

https://www.windy.com
Forum: Tools 05-24-17, 08:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,922
Posted By Xringer
It was $43 when I got in on Amazon, right now,...

It was $43 when I got in on Amazon, right now, it's cheaper (no snow in much of the USA this week)..

https://www.amazon.com/Snow-Joe-RJ204M-Twist-n-Lock-Telescoping/dp/B00ZNUCGQI

Also on Ebay.....
Forum: The Billiards Room 03-22-17, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,958
Posted By Xringer
I'll be in low-profile mode for a while

My wife had MVP (leaky heart valve) repair work done on Monday,
and is getting out of ICU today.. She's doing great!

It's going to be a while before our routines get back to normal.

So, if...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 02-05-17, 05:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,719
Posted By Xringer
Wow! That was an amazing project for a Father-Son...

Wow! That was an amazing project for a Father-Son DIYer team ..
Done without much drama too! I would have freaked when I saw that error!
You guys did great.. I hope that unit is going to be...
Forum: The Billiards Room 02-01-17, 10:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,371
Posted By Xringer
Do you know how a 4-stroke engine works?

Here's a neat video, in case you are interested...

https://youtu.be/xflY5uS-nnw

High-speed camera video with transparent engine head.. :D
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