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Post by the light works on Mar 13, 2013 14:50:13 GMT
I have an 8KVA petrol generator - runs refrigerator, freezer, well (or water heater but not both at once) bedroom plugs (for CPAP machines) and communications equipment (if Mrs TLW gets her satellite TV, I get my internet) it gets about 2 hours per gallon at average loads with non ethanol gas.
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Post by c64 on Mar 13, 2013 18:32:36 GMT
I have an 8KVA petrol generator - runs refrigerator, freezer, well (or water heater but not both at once) bedroom plugs (for CPAP machines) and communications equipment (if Mrs TLW gets her satellite TV, I get my internet) it gets about 2 hours per gallon at average loads with non ethanol gas. If you are looking for a new one, try to get one with a Hatz Diesel engine. Much easier to cold start (which is surprising since Diesel), highly reliable and highly fuel economic. A 3kW unit runs about one hour per liter full load and is still very efficient at low loads.
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Post by the light works on Mar 13, 2013 18:59:55 GMT
when I shop for a new one, I will probably be getting a propane fired one. - but that will be when I can afford to rebuild the entire electrical service to accommodate an automatic transfer switch.
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Post by c64 on Mar 13, 2013 20:34:44 GMT
when I shop for a new one, I will probably be getting a propane fired one. - but that will be when I can afford to rebuild the entire electrical service to accommodate an automatic transfer switch. Transfer switch? What's wrong with a simple cable? This little gem here had a friend from Italy found in his local supermarket. A 220/110V transformer with two outlets and the proper connection cable - complete with Arabic instructions.
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Post by the light works on Mar 13, 2013 20:49:46 GMT
If all I wanted was a simple cable and a manual switch, I would have no reason to replace my current generator.
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Post by srmarti on Mar 14, 2013 1:42:12 GMT
well, they do have a zip closed one. They staple shut your stomach so food bypasses it. You don't completely digest the food, so you don't gain weight. Wonder if the "residue" is re-useable? Would that qualify as ABC* food? *Already Been Chewed More like PDF, Partially Digested Food.
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Post by silverdragon on Mar 14, 2013 9:04:54 GMT
Nope, I do not remember one single usb peripheral that was sold as powered by the USB of that nature?..... As in, Printer, Scanner, etc.... Small desktop "toys" that needed only 5v a plenty, but none of the big stuff.... I also remember the scanners sold separately from Printers.... I now have a printer that is not a scanner... And in that, I know its a good one?... I still keep a half-decent printer-scanner, as the scanner on it is better dpi quality than some of the modern stuff, the printer part of it dried out its inks many moons ago, but it still scans in high resolution.
I do remember the fight at that time between Usb and Fire-wire.... I still have a fire-wire Cam corder, that frequently transfers files at faster than usb-2 speeds.... However, the new-thing-under-the-desk self build, it took ages to find a Fire-Wire card for, so I had to cannibalise one from the old-thing... it converts Fire-wire to SATA.... but it works....
I have USB-3 support on the new-thing, but, I dont have any USB-3 peripherals?... (Except one USB U3 memory stick....)
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Post by The Urban Mythbuster on Mar 18, 2013 2:23:40 GMT
Decided to tackle the kitchen sink today. Goodbye horrible enamel coated cast sink.
First delay: learned the double sink (33 x 22) that was chosen would not fit out cabinet due to location of vent pipe. Back to the store for a single basin (25 x 22).
Second delay: Was almost finished, until I went to make the final connection: trap to pipe leading to main drain pipe...one inch off. Old sink was 8" deep, new sink is 9".
Trip to hardware store for an adjustable extension & back in business.
Total time: 5 1/2 hours. (I'd attach pictures, but the file size is too large.)
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Post by GTCGreg on Mar 18, 2013 2:36:53 GMT
Decided to tackle the kitchen sink today...Total time: 5 1/2 hours. I'd call any plumbing job you can complete in less than one day a success.
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Post by The Urban Mythbuster on Mar 18, 2013 5:09:22 GMT
Options for next project: a) Install trailering equipment on car b) Add new subpanel to home electrical system c) Build new shed from pile of 2 x 4s d) Go on vacation
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Post by alabastersandman on Mar 18, 2013 7:04:57 GMT
Options for next project: a) Install trailering equipment on car b) Add new subpanel to home electrical system c) Build new shed from pile of 2 x 4s d) Go on vacation Funny you put "go on vacation" on the list, many people won't do that by themselves, they hire out some travel agent to put their vacation together for them. Edit: Of course there are certainly some destinations that consulting a professional is just good sense.
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Post by The Urban Mythbuster on Mar 18, 2013 13:16:36 GMT
It's last on the list, with a wink, because I might be mildly delusional for even considering a vacation...
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Post by GTCGreg on Mar 18, 2013 17:10:04 GMT
Options for next project: a) Install trailering equipment on car b) Add new subpanel to home electrical system c) Build new shed from pile of 2 x 4s d) Go on vacation I'd go for the shed. Even thought carpentry isn't my strong suit, I do find it somewhat enjoyable. And with a shed, you'd be starting from scratch with a clean slate. With remodeling, you have to deal with a bunch of old problems before you can do anything new. Vacation? Forget it. It's just to stressful preparing for it. You have to get too much done before you leave because you know if you don't, it will just be waiting for you when you get back and you'll be thinking about that your whole vacation.
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Post by The Urban Mythbuster on Mar 18, 2013 17:23:23 GMT
The best part of building the new shed is demolishing the old one. In the battle of construction vs destruction: I'm a bigger fan of destruction!
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