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Forum: Other Improvements 09-28-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,295
Posted By mhixson
Pre-heat water for hydronic baseboard

My house has a propane heated hydronic baseboard system. Our propane prices fluctuate while our electricity costs are fairly constant. I'm wondering about getting a tankless electric water heater to...
Forum: Conservation 01-23-13, 04:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,482
Posted By mhixson
need help choosing a float switch

I am adding an on-demand water pump to my rain barrel system that is used to feed water to one of my house's toilets. I have all of the parts needed to set this up, but I need a float switch to...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 06-15-12, 12:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 38,260
Posted By mhixson
How about a single 48v battery like those used in...

How about a single 48v battery like those used in off grid home power? Would that be just as good as the eight 6v golf cart batteries?
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-31-12, 03:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 38,260
Posted By mhixson
Does anyone know of a good 48v DC power supply...

Does anyone know of a good 48v DC power supply capable of 200amps?
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-30-12, 11:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 38,260
Posted By mhixson
Yeah, I'm thinking the diesel generator would be...

Yeah, I'm thinking the diesel generator would be instead of doing batteries, not both. The diesel generator would have 3 benefits for me:

1) Able to mow our entire spread in 1 go.
2) Not have a...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-30-12, 01:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 38,260
Posted By mhixson
What would I need in order to convert 110v AC...

What would I need in order to convert 110v AC into 48v DC for use in this project? Still toying with the idea of a having a diesel generator power the electric motor in the interests of being able...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-30-12, 01:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 38,260
Posted By mhixson
Is this contactor a good buy? Electric...

Is this contactor a good buy?

Electric Motorsport EV Parts (http://www.electricmotorsport.com/store/ems_ev_parts_contactors_whiterodgers_48.php)

Or can I save some money and get something just...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-20-12, 07:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 38,260
Posted By mhixson
So any recommendations for batteries for use with...

So any recommendations for batteries for use with this motor? Should I just use 4 regular car batteries to get 48v? Would marine deep cycle batteries be any better or last longer? I'd like to be...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-18-12, 11:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 38,260
Posted By mhixson
I wrote to electricmotorsport.com and asked them...

I wrote to electricmotorsport.com and asked them about a suitable motor for my mower. This is the one they suggested.

Electric Motorsport EV Parts...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-17-12, 02:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 38,260
Posted By mhixson
Thanks, Daox. Do you agree with Ryland that I'd...

Thanks, Daox. Do you agree with Ryland that I'd be able to make use of a motor of less than 10HP?
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-15-12, 05:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 38,260
Posted By mhixson
electric motor for riding mower conversion

Hi all, I'm working on converting my Toro Zero Radius Turn mower to electric after its engine died last summer. Is there any place better to buy electric motors than from electricmotorsport.com?
...
Forum: Introductions 09-22-11, 01:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,617
Posted By mhixson
I think probably the smart power strip would be...

I think probably the smart power strip would be most useful to me, although the subscription to Home Power sounds nice too.
Forum: Introductions 09-19-11, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,617
Posted By mhixson
Hello

Hi Everyone, just making a post to enter myself in the drawing.
Hope everyone is having a great day.
Cheers.
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-13-11, 01:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,944
Posted By mhixson
Yes, I had considered just replacing the dead gas...

Yes, I had considered just replacing the dead gas engine with a diesel engine. While certainly more efficient it seems.... less fun.
If I do go that route, what source would you suggest for a...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-12-11, 10:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,944
Posted By mhixson
Toro riding mower electric conversion

I have a Toro riding lawn mower. It is a model 74330 and is an older version of Toro's Zero Turn mowers.

The Briggs and Stratton 16HP OHV engine died on this and so I am considering replacing...
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