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  1. Zil

    Ideas for Portable Micro Hydroelectric

    NO Zil did not see that system. Zil could not see that system. That system is imposable.
  2. Zil

    McDonald’s Offering Free Morning Coffee For Two Weeks

    let's all meet at our nearest McD's for coffee Friday morning and raise a cup of joe. Sort of like "we went to different schools together"
  3. Zil

    Jack recommendation for 1 ton van

    They want a jack to take on the road. There are plenty of screw jacks as standard equipment on one ton trucks. I have a scissor jack rated for 3 tons and it is heavy, it has been lifting equipment for over 30 years with no problem. Go to a recycle yard and get a jack from a wrecked 1 ton some...
  4. Zil

    VOLTS Whats AMPS, ....Did I do it right?

    There is little information about that battery on wally web site. As posted above, deep cycle batteries are rated as amp hours @ 20 hours. This battery is not 122 amp hours at that 20 hour standard. It can't be compared with other batteries as it is listed by wally. The way I read that...
  5. Zil

    VOLTS Whats AMPS, ....Did I do it right?

    i should not give my best advice because i may hurt someones feelings. they need the better advice for future purchases. the first post suggested the system was being planed, i read later the battery was there.
  6. Zil

    Digital TV antennas

    1/3 of maybe 100 or more stations are Spanish. got all the big 3 + uhf and pbs and a lot of vhf.
  7. Zil

    Digital TV antennas

    i had antenna and converter box on my old old magnavox tube tv. worked great most stations from 40 miles came in fine. cats wet the box and it died. i got a Toshiba flat screen hd tv but the antenna would not work. plan to get back around to it again.
  8. Zil

    VOLTS Whats AMPS, ....Did I do it right?

    Two golf cart batteries at Sam's Club or such, may prove cheaper than one 12 volt battery, especially comparing Amp hours @ 20 minutes and also life time use.
  9. Zil

    Solar Shower

    That pump up could be left on the seat parked in the sun in winter to have hot water.
  10. Zil

    Transmission fix, water leak solutions, test drive, worries about mountians

    Sudden loss of power, computer problem "limp home" mode, are any warning lights on? Bad fuel, lose wire, vacuum leak, sensor failure. What is your ride, make and year, model? Cat litter will help clean oil spills. Don't leave it in rain. Sprinkle it on and scoop it up for heavy spill. Sprinkle...
  11. Zil

    4 Days at the hospital

    Hit up a local deli or supermarket deli for fresh food meal. All McD's isn't healthy even if so good tasting. Best wishes for your family.
  12. Zil

    can I install a grab bar on my dash?

    The question was where to mount. I would not mount on the dog house. The dash would provide the strength needed. Use bolts, nuts, and (fender) washers, along with lock washers. Have some one lie on floor and look under the dash. You could also make a rack of pipe to fasten to the floor where you...
  13. Zil

    Solar Shower

    It would be easy to have water too hot to use for shower.
  14. Zil

    Vent cleaning tip

    oven cleaner is mostly lye. Very good on burnt grease, very bad on flesh. A heavy duty cleaner as mentioned above is a better choice. Even Dawn Dish is good on grease.
  15. Zil

    Question on solar, battery voltage and fridge

    I don't know exactly how that monitor works, but most have to be "zeroed" to your battery bank when the bank is fully charged. As posted above, your batteries were not fully charged off the shelf.
  16. Zil

    excess solar energy

    This "extra" solar is not a concern. Extra solar is not wasted after your battery is charged. it is still all around you and available when your battery needs it again. It is like thinking if you don't collect it it will run out like a can of gasoline. If you have an extra battery for "extra"...
  17. Zil

    The Conversion of "Freedom" , our permanent bus home...

    Many recommend the whytner 12 volt fridge. Top loader, like an ice chest. Bob talks about his often. Try a search on this forum or on his blog. These guys, also different sizes...
  18. Zil

    resting voltage

    The use of a volt meter by itself is always just a close guess.
  19. Zil

    VOLTS Whats AMPS, ....Did I do it right?

    What kind of battery? AGM, wet acid, LiFePo? So it sounds like you have one 100 watt solar panel. Sounds like 122 amp hour battery. Depending on battery type, that is working amp hours of 60 amp hours.
  20. Zil

    resting voltage

    I found this information. It is written to be understandable. Maybe it is. http://www.batterystuff.com/kb/articles/battery-articles/battery-basics.html#6
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