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Forum: Solar Power 04-18-16, 12:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,326
Posted By Sirius
JJackstone, I've never seen that Ohm's law...

JJackstone,

I've never seen that Ohm's law wheel before, so I stand corrected. No worries dude, you're not a pain. That's why I love this site. People are willing to share knowledge.

Take care
Forum: Solar Power 04-16-16, 03:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,326
Posted By Sirius
JJ, Nope. I double checked before I posted....

JJ,

Nope. I double checked before I posted. I wanted to make sure. It's been a few months since I got my HAM license and I had a surgery in that time so we're talking about a fair amount of...
Forum: Solar Power 04-14-16, 10:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,326
Posted By Sirius
Oh, and I forgot to mention this, the thicker...

Oh, and I forgot to mention this, the thicker gauge the wire is from the battery to the lights, will decrease the resistance. So use a thick extension cord and keep the length down to the minimum...
Forum: Solar Power 04-14-16, 10:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,326
Posted By Sirius
Steve, You need to look at Ohm's law....

Steve,

You need to look at Ohm's law. Voltage = Watts X Resistance. Or Watts = Resistance / Voltage. You already know you don't need an alternator to run the LED lights. They run off of DC...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 11-05-12, 03:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,913
Posted By Sirius
A long time ago, in a former life, I used to be a...

A long time ago, in a former life, I used to be a locksmith. I hate to break it to you Ben... $23 is not a mid grade lock. You can tell either by the price, or the fact you got it at a big box...
Forum: Introductions 09-23-12, 03:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,875
Posted By Sirius
I think I've found a new home

Holy Cow!

I love this place. Even when people get angry and disagree, there is no drama. I love it.

I'm sticking around for a long time.

Can anyone tell me how to post a picture for my...
Forum: Other Improvements 09-23-12, 02:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 26,775
Posted By Sirius
I didn't realize asking about spray foaming an...

I didn't realize asking about spray foaming an attic would cause such division. This difference of opinion could actually be very good in coming up with a way to quickly, cheaply, AND qualitatively...
Forum: Other Improvements 09-21-12, 08:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,454
Posted By Sirius
I had, still do in a few places, something like...

I had, still do in a few places, something like that, only mine was a fo (sp?) spanish style texturing. The paper tiger wouldn't touch the plaster. I even tried white vinegar. I decided I didn't...
Forum: Other Improvements 09-21-12, 07:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 26,775
Posted By Sirius
OK, so it looks like Tiger Foam or Handi Foam is...

OK, so it looks like Tiger Foam or Handi Foam is the closest thing I'm going to get to calling in a pro with the pressurized paint gun delivery system. I'm OK with that. I'd rather DIY it myself...
Forum: Other Improvements 09-21-12, 07:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,392
Posted By Sirius
Piwoslaw, The closest thing I have to a DC...

Piwoslaw,

The closest thing I have to a DC subsystem is a few variable AC to DC transformers from Rat Shack. This is simply because any of my DC based electronics require an AC plug to charge...
Forum: Other Improvements 09-21-12, 07:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,048
Posted By Sirius
eco dude, I don't know what you decided to...

eco dude,

I don't know what you decided to do, but here's what I did if it helps.

My house had the original 1964 single pane windows when I moved in. When the Santa Ana winds blew, my drapes...
Forum: Other Improvements 09-21-12, 06:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,856
Posted By Sirius
Don't get me started on Building Inspectors

I'm still in the process of doing that to my house two years after I bought it. Seriously, if I hadn't have gutted it before I moved it, I probably would have burned it down in frustration simply...
Forum: Other Improvements 09-21-12, 06:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,962
Posted By Sirius
strider3700, I know it's about a year later,...

strider3700,

I know it's about a year later, but, just be careful about "monitoring" your usage. It's really easy to fall into an obsession. I know. I did. Just after I got my PV panels...
Forum: Other Improvements 09-21-12, 06:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,326
Posted By Sirius
Hear hear!

Yea, this was me two years ago (still is). When I bought my house, I knew it was going to be a fixer-upper. I knew the wiring was DIY because of the unsheilded and exposed inside plug that was...
Forum: Other Improvements 09-21-12, 05:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,182
Posted By Sirius
Holy cow, You are right around the corner...

Holy cow,

You are right around the corner from where I work. Best thing you could do is go to Arron Bros art mart, or some other art store and find some decals. My ex-girlfriend put up some in...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 09-21-12, 05:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,235
Posted By Sirius
cdig, Check out myshedplans(dot)com. You...

cdig,

Check out myshedplans(dot)com. You have to join a mailing list, so make up a yahoo or google account. I downloaded a bunch from them. All of it is waaaay on the back burner hower. I have...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 09-21-12, 05:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,243
Posted By Sirius
Daox, It's a year later. What did you end...

Daox,

It's a year later. What did you end up doing with the rest of the concrete? Jack hammer, sledge, put it on the back burner?

I had to take out a 20 x 15 footing a previous owner had...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 09-21-12, 05:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,352
Posted By Sirius
Osolemio, Check out this link. I've used...

Osolemio,

Check out this link. I've used Aliexpress before. Standard shipping takes a couple of weeks, but Express mail is only a couple of days.

Add the 3w's and replace the spaces with...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 09-18-12, 09:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,412
Posted By Sirius
Xringer, I have a 400 series Roomba that I...

Xringer,

I have a 400 series Roomba that I picked up at Big Lots for $99. It works great for me. I have no carpet. I'm still in renovation of the house. I live alone. It was said earlier that...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 09-12-12, 09:07 PM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,662,903
Posted By Sirius
Hi everybody, I discovered this great thread...

Hi everybody,

I discovered this great thread yesterday. I discovered it because of an email I received. I belong to a mailing list for Green DIYers. It's basically a marketing list, but I...
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