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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-15-2018, 10:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,876
Good job doing your research on materials! This...

Good job doing your research on materials! This can definitely go a long way in safety and efficiency.


There are two different concepts here: thermal mass (stores heat) and thermal insulation...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-21-2018, 04:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,825
Absolutely, well said. I believe ASME was founded...

Absolutely, well said. I believe ASME was founded because people keep dying from boiler explosions. It's not that hard to accidentally boil water in a closed loop and turn it into a pipe bomb.

For...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-21-2018, 02:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,825
A big 100 lb propane tank would be really nice,...

A big 100 lb propane tank would be really nice, but it's definitely convenient to have one or two 20lb tanks that you can just exchange at Walmart or wherever. Not as economical, but fast and easy.
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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-19-2018, 11:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,070
Not bad! This might be going in the next build.

Not bad! This might be going in the next build.
Forum: Mobile Tech | Phone, Internet & e-Gadgets 09-19-2018, 10:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,436
What gives with that 10/3/2017 3:03pm 4 mbps...

What gives with that 10/3/2017 3:03pm 4 mbps download?
Forum: Mobile Tech | Phone, Internet & e-Gadgets 09-19-2018, 02:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,436
It seems silly to pay for cable/satellite these...

It seems silly to pay for cable/satellite these days IMHO.

When you go to set it up with AT&T, the plan you want is "connected car". I went through about 4 employees in the store and over the...
Forum: Mobile Tech | Phone, Internet & e-Gadgets 09-19-2018, 12:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,436
I read about that, but never experienced it. I...

I read about that, but never experienced it. I had the experience of consistent, "acceptable" speeds.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-19-2018, 12:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 944
The "can I charge my batteries from the...

The "can I charge my batteries from the alternator" topic has been covered a lot on here. The short answer is, yes, you can, but you'll likely end up with a dead bus battery and a greatly reduced...
Forum: Skoolie Life 09-19-2018, 12:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,581
Learn some programming. It doesn't have to be the...

Learn some programming. It doesn't have to be the hardcore stuff like databases and data processing, but even HTML designers can make a lot of money and they're in HUGE demand right now.


Lots of...
Forum: Mobile Tech | Phone, Internet & e-Gadgets 09-19-2018, 12:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,436
I used a ZTE Mobley with AT&T service for about a...

I used a ZTE Mobley with AT&T service for about a year. I haven't found a better deal and suspect there won't be a better deal.


It was $20/mo on a standalone plan (I don't have AT&T for phone)...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 09-19-2018, 12:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,436
That's a lot of chips. Might have found my new...

That's a lot of chips. Might have found my new favorite unit though


gallons of chips/mile
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 09-19-2018, 12:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,698
That's a cool post. You don't see that many...

That's a cool post. You don't see that many (direct) solar water heaters on skoolies.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-19-2018, 12:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,626
You could build a really small deck sticking off...

You could build a really small deck sticking off the back bumper, and just mount the grill there permanently (bolt down to the floor or something). Then just bungee cord a tarp around it for when you...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-19-2018, 12:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,274
I have nothing helpful, but that sucks. Good...

I have nothing helpful, but that sucks. Good troubleshooting and best of luck finding a replacement.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-19-2018, 12:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,825
Parked heating options: 1) Will you have...

Parked heating options:


1) Will you have propane anyway? If not, running your heat off diesel would be an elegant solution. You could have a reserve tank for the bus engine if you're concerned...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-19-2018, 12:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,070
Interesting! I've always been a fan of the easily...

Interesting! I've always been a fan of the easily reversible heat pump / AC units. Too bad it's not 24 V, I feel like that would appeal to a larger audience....they probably don't want to draw 40+...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 09-18-2018, 11:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,027
Tank above the faucet is the simplest I can think...

Tank above the faucet is the simplest I can think of.


Next step up in complexity would be a foot-pump, something like this:...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 09-18-2018, 11:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,161
1) If you just want to fill the tank with a...

1) If you just want to fill the tank with a garden hose, 5 gallon jug, etc, a simple gravity fill will do.
https://www.amazon.com/Valterra-White-Gravity-Fresh-Trailer/dp/B0735LHQBD


2) Shurflo...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 09-18-2018, 11:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,548
Vroom - let us know how that pump works out. 3.6...

Vroom - let us know how that pump works out. 3.6 gpm and 30-50 psi would be pretty undersized for most systems, IMO.


Are you running the fresh water through any filters after the pump?
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 09-18-2018, 11:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,555
+1 on David's answer. Soft copper tubing with...

+1 on David's answer. Soft copper tubing with flare fittings will give you a compromise between the strength of black iron and the flexibility of braided hose.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 09-18-2018, 11:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,918
Bigsky, Be careful of overheating the...

Bigsky,


Be careful of overheating the water. Even if the bulk of it doesn't boil (reach 212 F), there's a phenomenon called critical heat flux - basically a really thin layer of water next to...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 09-18-2018, 11:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,472
My two cents: lived in a tiny home on wheels for...

My two cents: lived in a tiny home on wheels for about a year fully off-grid. I had a composting toilet vented down through the floor, and when the wind was right with the front door open... :nonono:...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-18-2018, 11:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 898
That link Steve posted is awesome. Have...

That link Steve posted is awesome.


Have you checked out the AIMS inverters? They don't get much better ratings on Amazon, but it's at least another option.

...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-18-2018, 11:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,378
Fox, I agree that your Amps are...

Fox,



I agree that your Amps are getting mixed up. An Amp at 12V does not equal an Amp at 24V does not equal an Amp at 120V.


That spreadsheet is a great start, but you should

1....
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-17-2018, 01:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,740
I second that. My go-to is the Outback...

I second that.


My go-to is the Outback Flexmax 60 or 80 (60A or 80A models)....
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