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    Re: Are you ready for Sandy?

    To get back to the original thread. Made sure the batteries where as charged as much as I could and well tank was fully pressurize. Lights went out Monday night and came on Friday. During this time I...
  2. Re: Motion Sensor Light Switches - Occupancy Sensors

    Just tested a very old Honeywell one. Stand by is about .033 amps.
  3. Thread: Bird mess

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    Re: Bird mess

    They do make them in plastic.
  4. Thread: Bird mess

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    Re: Bird mess

    Bird spikes !!!

    http://www.nixalite.com/birdspikes.aspx
  5. Re: Help finding someone that repairs Generators

    May try a RV dealership.
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    Re: electric hybrid waterheaters

    Geyser is double walled.

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  7. Re: Adjusting the tilt angle of my solar array--->novel method proposed

    Will need to know the length of the tubular support bar.

    Min to Max tilt angles.

    If I scale this out, guessing it should be 23" center to center of the bolts.



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    Re: fluid expansion tanks

    I have this brand for my heating system:

    http://www.amtrol.com/extrol.html

    There is a sizing:

    http://www.amtrol.com/support/extrol_com_sizing.html
  9. Re: Adjusting the tilt angle of my solar array--->novel method proposed

    The $ 100.00 ones maybe too light duty.

    As for a controller, just need a on-off-on, momentary, center off, DPDT switch.
  10. Re: Adjusting the tilt angle of my solar array--->novel method proposed

    The holes where not that big. The 10' I had, had 1/4" size holes. Plus, on a dish, it had to move 150+ Deg. On a solar array, only need to move 50 Deg. so the mounting point can be moved farther out...
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    Re: Horrible office equipment

    I just print everything at work.:blush:
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    Re: Popped my Exeltech XP1100 inverter (again)

    I have blow the 4 fuses twice on my XP1100. Now keep 8 spares just in case.
  13. Re: Adjusting the tilt angle of my solar array--->novel method proposed

    I would look at a C Band Dish Actuator. The better ones are wind rated for 10-12 foot dishes. No more ladders/poles. Just flip a switch to move it in/out.
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    Re: Awesome Ceiling Fan; FYI

    Bet he is using a MSW inverter.
  15. Re: Using a Square D QO Load Center for Combiner Box... pics and video..

    Hate to be the code police, but...........................
    1.- The negative wire(s) should have a white maker on them.
    2.- This box will not pass NEC inspection, as the back-feed breakers must be...
  16. Re: electric water likely the #1 power user in my house

    I would add more insulation and put it on a timer. Have mine set to turn on about a hour before I need it.
  17. Re: Energy Conversion Devices ECD files for chapter 11 (parent of Unisolar)

    Guess the 15 panels I have are not worth much now :cry:
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    Re: Black smoke from Morningstar MPPT 60 controller

    "Coil" is an industry term used for the output of a control.
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    Sticky: Re: Heating Cost Calculator

    Just my 2 cents. Paid $ 2.64/gallon for propane last week.
  20. Re: My PV project and Inverter ON/OFF control by the load.

    It would be smart to also put a fuse inline with each panel. And some at the battery/inverter.
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