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Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 05-07-2019, 06:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,054
Posted By semipro
A good thread here on the subject of PEX...

A good thread here on the subject of PEX including a discussion on clamps and fittings.
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/pex-plumbing-for-home-system.174421/
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-15-2019, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,396
Posted By semipro
My understanding is that a BMS must work at the...

My understanding is that a BMS must work at the individual cell level to most effective. That is, each cell must have a connection to the BMS so that it is balanced individually, not in combination...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-10-2019, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,582
Posted By semipro
Most vehicles use tempered glass for sides and...

Most vehicles use tempered glass for sides and safety glass (laminated with a plastic core) for ends.
I'm not sure how using this door for your front door would be out of conformance with DOT regs...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-06-2019, 05:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,009
Posted By semipro
1994 blue bird bus in Virginia

Came across this in my local Craigslist today:

1994 blue bird bus 12v Cummins allison auto 120k miles $3500
...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-23-2019, 07:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,553
Posted By semipro
A bad ground will cause seemingly unrelated...

A bad ground will cause seemingly unrelated circuits to affect each other. This happens because the activation of power in one circuit through switch closure or other control sends power down...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-20-2019, 08:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,553
Posted By semipro
Sounds like a bad ground connection to me.

Sounds like a bad ground connection to me.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-19-2019, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 807
Posted By semipro
Please share your build. We're skoolin'...

Please share your build. We're skoolin' vicariously for now.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-13-2019, 05:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,369
Posted By semipro
I believe you are correct. A grid-tied inverter...

I believe you are correct. A grid-tied inverter does the phasing needed to align the sine waves and frequency which does vary from 60 Hz some.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-13-2019, 05:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 899
Posted By semipro
I know Lexington well. My sister lives there and...

I know Lexington well. My sister lives there and works at W&L. My parents are in BV. I live about 1/4 mile from Jefferson National Forest. Isn't the national forest in that area the George...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-13-2019, 04:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 899
Posted By semipro
Wecome! In what area of VA are you?

Wecome!
In what area of VA are you?
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-13-2019, 04:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,369
Posted By semipro
From the research I've done, to use your bus as...

From the research I've done, to use your bus as backup power where anti-islanding is automatic (to protect linemen ("linepersons"?) it seems you have to use a device that detects when the grid goes...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-12-2019, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,193
Posted By semipro
Consider the first time someone using the sink...

Consider the first time someone using the sink forgets that someone else is in the tub - yuck!
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-11-2019, 09:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,578
Posted By semipro
I'd bet that a lot of the problems that drivers...

I'd bet that a lot of the problems that drivers have with them is not operating them correctly. They need to be engaged, run, and disengaged at a certain speed that matches their rotational rate.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-11-2019, 04:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,178
Posted By semipro
Am I posting this sort of thing in the right...

Am I posting this sort of thing in the right place? As I'm looking for the bus I want I'm coming across a lot of others that may interest some here.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-11-2019, 03:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,103
Posted By semipro
Noise - no, its a garage. Not a problem as long...

Noise - no, its a garage. Not a problem as long as there's good acoustic insulation between the garage and living space.
Condensation on the cold floor surface? - not a problem if well ventilated...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-11-2019, 11:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,178
Posted By semipro
Auction with 24 Blue Birds in Miami

24 Blue Birds for auction here: https://bidera.hibid.com/lots/?q=bus&cat=
72 and 45 passenger pusher All Americans and one dog nose Vision. Most look to have Cat engines
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-08-2019, 10:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 807
Posted By semipro
Daydreaming about Buses and the Skoolie Life

Hi all,
When first married my wife and I would take off in our van with a dog or 2, no real plans, and embrace our wanderlust - almost always with great results and some of the most memorable...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-08-2019, 09:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,369
Posted By semipro
If you go this route though it seems like you can...

If you go this route though it seems like you can use the public utility grid or bus PV but not both at the same time correct?

For my future use I'm looking for a solution where my bus PV can...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-08-2019, 09:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,369
Posted By semipro
This would seem to be the simplest and safest...

This would seem to be the simplest and safest solution.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-07-2019, 06:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,369
Posted By semipro
Yes, and this feature is typically in the...

Yes, and this feature is typically in the inverter. If you do something like the OP suggested with battery backup you'd probably want to access that power in the house during a grid failure. Since...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-06-2019, 07:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,513
Posted By semipro
Inverter Window AC Unit

I came across this in another forum I frequent.
LG now offers window cooling units with dual inverter compressors.
Reportedly very quiet and efficient - prices don't look too bad either.
As much...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-06-2019, 04:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,404
Posted By semipro
I've heard of bearing failure from vibration...

I've heard of bearing failure from vibration while parked. In the past bearing failures on some imported cars were attributed to vibration on the ships that transport them over.

I'd suggest you...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-06-2019, 04:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,369
Posted By semipro
Wow. I just wrote a lengthy response and was...

Wow. I just wrote a lengthy response and was told "my token expired" when I tried to post it. Lost it all too.

Moving on:
I've been thinking of this approach also with a bus we'd get. Two...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-23-2019, 05:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,215
Posted By semipro
Air sealing is more more important than thermal...

Air sealing is more more important than thermal insulation in most structures, whether house or bus. Fiberglass does no air sealing although it will filter the air that leaks through. This is...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-23-2019, 05:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,309
Posted By semipro
Reconsider Reflextix

I just joined the site and am looking for a bus -- so pretty much laying low.
I noticed a lot of folks using Reflectix in their builds and wanted to make sure everyone is aware of its true...
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