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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-29-2024, 04:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 972
Posted By jackdebear
Ah Jeez, I broke my hip 2 years ago. You figure...

Ah Jeez, I broke my hip 2 years ago. You figure I should just trade them both in for a wheel chair?
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-29-2024, 01:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 972
Posted By jackdebear
Update on my LFP batteries. I was right in my...

Update on my LFP batteries. I was right in my analysis. Both batteries charged up fine and drew down to 12V in sync. (I separated them at the positive terminals and connected a headlight to...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-28-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 972
Posted By jackdebear
No, my batteries do have BMS. I've been in...

No, my batteries do have BMS. I've been in touch with the mfg. I'm half way through a 5 year warranty. Call me cynical but I don't expect much from that. For the time being I'm doing some...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-27-2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 972
Posted By jackdebear
Batteries are a mystery. I have 2 x 100A...

Batteries are a mystery. I have 2 x 100A lithiums. Looks to me like one has gone bad. For no reason. Well at least they are now half the price I paid for them.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-10-2024, 03:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,047
Posted By jackdebear
This touches on a question I've been scratching...

This touches on a question I've been scratching me poor scalp over. I want to leave my batteries in a cabin in the Bruce Peninsula. There's nothing to keep them warm and I expect the ambient to...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-13-2023, 03:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,287
Posted By jackdebear
Just rip the mother out. It's not that...

Just rip the mother out. It's not that complicated. There's a breaker so if you don't disconnect power it will do that for you. After it's out disable the switching in the frame that tells the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-05-2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,776
Posted By jackdebear
The bus needs to know that lift is stowed and the...

The bus needs to know that lift is stowed and the door is closed. Look for switching at the door. Perhaps in the door bolt.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-15-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,685
Posted By jackdebear
I'm not sure why you would care. Whatever the...

I'm not sure why you would care. Whatever the before and after weights might be a stock bus is built to be loaded with tons of kids. They have to make any build differences inconsequential. No?
Forum: Forum Admin | Account Help | Suggestion Box 07-05-2023, 06:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,804
Posted By jackdebear
Plain old 20 Mule Team Borax works. No harm in...

Plain old 20 Mule Team Borax works. No harm in sprinkling it around as a preventive so far as I'm aware.
Forum: Forum Admin | Account Help | Suggestion Box 07-05-2023, 03:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,804
Posted By jackdebear
Fleas are one of the harder pest to get rid of. ...

Fleas are one of the harder pest to get rid of. All insect eggs are impermeable so the poison needs to be there when they hatch. Most common residuals will be effective fo 30 'at best'. Fleas as I...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-25-2023, 06:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By jackdebear
I don't believe in killing mosquitos by any means...

I don't believe in killing mosquitos by any means whatsoever. Bats and swallows depend on them. I went to the tropical disease centre in Bangkok once for advice about prophylactics. I was told,...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-24-2023, 03:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By jackdebear
DDT never crossed my awareness in my work. I...

DDT never crossed my awareness in my work. I don't believe it was used in structural pest control. As far as bio-accumulation is concerned it's not something I know much about. I try not to use...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-24-2023, 12:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By jackdebear
I think you'll find that 'sparingly' is...

I think you'll find that 'sparingly' is misleading. I'm in touch with farmers. Pesticides have not come up but they sure splash the herbicides and fertilizers around. RoundUp and 24D. Very likely...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-24-2023, 11:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By jackdebear
Borax is as you say 'a relatively benign' agent. ...

Borax is as you say 'a relatively benign' agent. I still wouldn't use it outdoors if I could help it. Without having special equipment I've done things like load it into a sand blaster to clean out...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-24-2023, 07:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By jackdebear
I still have some products with diazinon hanging...

I still have some products with diazinon hanging around. It works and it's not a problem if you use it with some thought, information, experience and etc. There are newer chemicals around. I don't...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-24-2023, 06:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By jackdebear
I live in Canada. That's where my experience is....

I live in Canada. That's where my experience is. It's also strictly structural. I know squat about agricultural issues. In light if that I would say perhaps you have a different breed of ant if...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-22-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,307
Posted By jackdebear
Wasps and bees won't generally bother you if you...

Wasps and bees won't generally bother you if you don't bother them. If live and let live won't work in your situation I would use a simple rattle can pesticide. They make them specifically for...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-22-2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By jackdebear
Ants develop wings when the nest is ready to...

Ants develop wings when the nest is ready to divide. A new queen will appear and a new colony. I did structural pest control for some years. My advice is to forget about the baits. We never used...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-10-2023, 12:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 422
Posted By jackdebear
Are you suggesting I add up all the wattages of...

Are you suggesting I add up all the wattages of all the lights + the spark plugs + the air con +++ ? I don't have patience for that. I'll quiz some mechanics to get a ballpark for now and do a draw...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-10-2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 422
Posted By jackdebear
Total draw

My unit has a 145A alternator and I'm wondering how much of that the bus actually uses under circumstances of maximum draw. That would be all lights and accessories on. Wipers, radio, heater, horn...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-09-2023, 06:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,473
Posted By jackdebear
I don't know what Reflectix is. I've got a lot...

I don't know what Reflectix is. I've got a lot of mylar space blankets I'm considering using on the walls between the windows and the floor. Anyone who thinks this tech doesn't keep heat in has...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-31-2023, 06:27 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,472
Posted By jackdebear
I love my ancient furnace. Never have to do the...

I love my ancient furnace. Never have to do the routine service. The heat exchanger is never going to crack. If the motor gives up I can find a replacement somewhere in my shop or buy one for $20...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-31-2023, 05:19 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,472
Posted By jackdebear
The furnace in my house shuts off except for the...

The furnace in my house shuts off except for the pilot. No fan no heat. But I can't see this working with these diesel heaters. Juice to heat the glow plug. Damage from heating and cooling of the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-31-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,472
Posted By jackdebear
I'm trying to imagine how these things are used. ...

I'm trying to imagine how these things are used. I'm imagining that once you start it up you probably leave it on low rather than letting it go out entirely if for not other reason than the juice to...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-17-2023, 06:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,183
Posted By jackdebear
After watching all of the videos on the youtube...

After watching all of the videos on the youtube site I posted my conclusion is that most of the problems people have with the Chinese knock offs is due to user error. I had more trepidation about...
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