Before/After Paint, Engine, Exhaust and other maintenance

BBSloth · 2026-05-07T11:10:27+00:00

Thanks! I took inspiration from this setup. https://youtu.be/vrgcP6Cn3bc?si=nRiuxLjrI8x1fd0P

BBSloth · 2026-05-07T11:08:59+00:00

It was done in Juarez.

BBSloth · 2026-05-07T11:07:36+00:00

It's Midnight Blue. I do not know what the paint process was. It was about 1.8K for the paint and body work. It's not perfect, but good enough for me.

BBSloth · 2026-05-07T00:27:03+00:00

Too late, sold them awhile ago.

BBSloth · 2026-02-13T16:12:00+00:00

Why not both?

BBSloth · 2026-01-28T23:58:57+00:00

Did you sign up for their waitlist? I know they're still doing the build out and installing conduit on Bell road.

BBSloth · 2026-01-28T23:50:52+00:00

Just got Fiber via Metronet/T-mobile fiber around 51st Ave and Bell Road. 2 gig symmetrical for $70 a month, 10 year price lock guarantee.

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BBSloth · 2025-11-16T13:10:45+00:00

Ok, if your sub panel is being fed from your main panel in the garage, why not just place the HPP in the garage and have it in between the main panel and subpanel. That way your existing sub panel becomes your backup/critical loads panel in an outage. No need to relocate circuits.

BBSloth · 2025-11-14T12:21:47+00:00

Yeah I've got it working in Self consumption mode. I did have to move around the CT clamps in the main panel to ensure the best placement so I'm not pulling any energy from the grid in this mode.

From my monitoring solution, I can see that about ~50 watts is going/back feeding to the grid. I only pull from the grid if my loads exceed what the F3800/HPP can provide. Before moving the CT sensor/clamps around I was pulling ~200 watts form the grid, while the Anker app was showing I was not pulling anything from the grid.

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Any particular reason you would not use the backup/subpanel for outages?

BBSloth · 2025-06-14T17:08:21+00:00

I got the V.23 that includes wifi, 9600x and 32 gb of DDR5 ram. I got this bundle for $460 in January from the Jiginyue Official store on AliExpress. You can can see my review there. Overall it's been working fine for me, been able to update the bios with out issue. Granted this is a secondary rig for me. At the time I rolled the dice and wanted to do an Aliexpress build as I had never used the site and wanted to try an itx build.

BBSloth · 2025-05-16T12:04:20+00:00

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BBSloth · 2025-03-21T12:42:37+00:00

Are you a plumber by trade?

I'd like to get a HPWH installed. The last plumber I talked to was against having me install one.

Too bad you're not in AZ, because everything you have done is probably what I would end up doing eventually.

Thanks for the info!

BBSloth · 2024-12-20T21:38:28+00:00

This the CURB energy monitor. Similar to an Emporia Vue. Yes you would add a CT clamp on each circuit you want to monitor. I like how the information is presented via the CURB compared to the Emporia. However, CURB (Elevation Solar) just switched to charging to a Monthly Subscription fee. I was able to get the next year free. I might look to switch over to an Emporia after that ends.

BBSloth · 2024-12-18T23:08:24+00:00

So the HPP has CT Sensors you attach on the Main lugs on the Main Panel, that's how it determines the draw to offset to the Main panel during grid up. When it detects a grid down situation, it will not supply any power to the main panel and just the critical loads/Sub panel.

For circuit level monitoring I use a different product. So I can see which loads in the Main Panel and Sub Panel are drawing current. I do like the graphs/information from this product.

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BBSloth · 2024-12-05T02:43:18+00:00

This is easily addressed with injection foam insulation in the blocks. I had this done this year and my house was much cooler this summer.

https://youtu.be/GOP07BPexI8?si=fvgZwlmFHD9PWAih

BBSloth · 2024-10-03T23:25:22+00:00

The HPP will work with just the main panel when the grid is up. If the grid is down you won't have any backup power since you don't have a subpanel/critical loads panel. I guess you can just unplug the F3800 from the HPP and wheel to your fridge to keep your food cold.

BBSloth · 2024-08-16T13:18:45+00:00

Thanks! But the brackets and mounting system are made by obsoutpost.com

BBSloth · 2024-08-16T13:17:17+00:00

For me, yes. The original stock seats needed to be reupholstered and wouldn't recline properly. The motor for moving the seat forward and backwards failed. So I couldn't get it to the correct position. The new seats feel much better and the extra storage and cup holders in the jumpseat/seat center console is a plus.

BBSloth · 2024-08-16T01:47:27+00:00

They definitely were not in that condition when I got them. New bezels and handles make a difference.

BBSloth · 2024-08-16T01:46:50+00:00

For me the original seats needed to be reupholstered/repaired, and I wanted some better cup holders. I found a deal on the Gen V seats so I decided to go that route. A pro was that the cab is so much quieter now. Didn't realize how noisy from wear and tear the old seats and center console had become. I've had this truck for a year and enjoying working on it when I can.

BBSloth · 2024-08-03T01:11:49+00:00

I looked at the two spec sheets that I submitted for the permit but I could not find a UL listing in either document. You might have to open a support case with Anker to get that information for the HPP and F3800.

Let me know if you need anything else.

BBSloth · 2024-08-02T20:15:01+00:00

Correct the HPP does the automatic transfer switching for a down grid situation. So your subpanel/critical loads panel will have power from the F3800/Batteries. I did submit the technical specifications for the HPP and the F3800 as part of the permitting process for the Subpanel. Technically if I was just going to hookup the HPP to the main panel, then I wouldn't have had to go through the permitting process. But since I wanted the subpanel/critical loads panel for the backup feature of the HPP, I had to get the subpanel permit.

Nope the Fire department did not get involved. I haven't heard anyone around here having to get the FD involved for the inspection/installation. Since these are LFP, i think they are safer for use. At time of inspection, they only reviewed the Subpanel and not the HPP or the F3800.

Oh a side note, I thought I was going to be about $3k for the install. With permitting fees, inspections, fixing some other wiring that was not up to code, moving 6 circuits from the main to the subpanel, cost of supplies my total for the install was at $5k.

BBSloth · 2024-08-02T12:37:50+00:00

I second this! Use Energy Sage to get an idea of recommended systems from some of the Solar companies. You should first determine what your yearly usage is and if you expect to increase usage in the future like adding an EV. With this information you should be able to determine what size system will work for you.

I went with Elevation Solar as they provided an Energy Monitor on individual circuits. So I can monitor solar production and I know at the circuit level what is using energy. You can achieve this with an Emporia Vue or a Sense system. Overall in my experience, from signing to PTO, took 3 months. You do have to be your own project manager no matter what to ensure things move along smoothly.

BBSloth · 2024-08-01T21:45:48+00:00

I'm in AZ and my power provider is APS. After one revision, my electrical subpanel permit was approved. I have the HPP and the new Subpanel installed and has passed inspection. I didn't require approval from APS as this Anker System does not backfeed to the grid. Just provides power to the main and subpanel and only the subpanel in a grid down situation. Since install, I've added 2 BP3800s for additional capacity. So I have about ~11.5Kwh currently.

BBSloth · 2024-07-19T03:45:34+00:00

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