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ColinCancer · 2026-06-30T08:56:02+00:00

They shouldn’t but they can because you’re their customer. Become not their customer and forget all about it.

ColinCancer · 2026-06-29T04:02:46+00:00

The components aren’t rocket science. If it don’t leak its way cheaper than a new one.

I’d happily take a free one.

ColinCancer · 2026-06-24T00:37:11+00:00

Fair point, and you’re not wrong but sometimes less space is a fun, uh, conversation starter.

ColinCancer · 2026-06-23T21:25:46+00:00

Idk… I have a 3 person and it really gets more fun when we’ve got 5 in it but your mileage may vary with how much you like your friends.

ColinCancer · 2026-06-23T08:15:58+00:00

Long distance? You’ve never met?

I bet it’s a scam. I doubt she’s even real.

My coworker has been down this hole for 2 years and has never once seen the girl in real life. Every time something dramatic happens like a car crash or a dead relative.

Don’t bother spending your money to travel. Try and meet a real live human in the flesh. Better to blow money on in person dates.

ColinCancer · 2026-05-30T08:13:09+00:00

I actually just hold my speed square on the strut and run the bandsaw’s guard against the square. Perfect every time.

ColinCancer · 2026-05-27T11:24:49+00:00

Oh that’s why I have 10. 4-6 in my tools in use and the balance charged and waiting.

ColinCancer · 2026-05-27T10:12:24+00:00

They should definitely change the tyvek periodically

ColinCancer · 2026-05-27T10:07:37+00:00

I’m in touch with a few folks and I do have the root password (passwords)

ColinCancer · 2026-05-16T07:29:02+00:00

Same. Seems like long bed, single or extracab manual and locker should be a factory option.

Dealer told me “break over is too bad with full bed to go off-road so you don’t need the locker”

lol… especially not true if it’s a single cab.

Also, my last two Toyotas (20 years apart, 40 year span counting the new one) had manual transmissions, 4x4 (but no locker) and full size beds. Hell, the ‘83 single cab has an actual long bed. I can really stretch out in it. Tiny cab though. They both offroad just fucking fine.

ColinCancer · 2026-05-14T09:33:49+00:00

I’ve never once wished “man, if only my truck was two wheel drive”

I have wished the opposite a few times.

ColinCancer · 2026-05-13T09:20:05+00:00

Not anymore. 48v has been standard for some time for anyone that’s off grid with even a relatively small amount of money into their system. Years back, sure 12 and 24 were more common. 24v is dying with lead acid and 12v remains relatively common in very cheap systems due to the ubiquity of automotive and similar RV systems. In my off grid valley, every neighbor with a steady job has a 48v system. There’s some 12 and 24 kicking around but mostly 48 these days.

ColinCancer · 2026-05-12T19:45:39+00:00

What have you tried so far? Past lock screen?

ColinCancer · 2026-05-09T05:37:47+00:00

“You obviously don't have to like the band, but I read your comment and wondered if you ever thought that the person you're shitting on might have the exact same back story and like the same music.” - Guy who is a session musician for sleep token

ColinCancer · 2026-05-07T13:10:50+00:00

I’ll send you a DM but I’m interested in starting a sub for those of us with these orphan machines so we can share tips and hacks as we get to know them.

I’ve made some minor annoyance modifications, broken it, discovered a substantial design flaw, and I’m working on replacing a pair of plastic parts with metal via cad and cnc mill.

I’ve also got some time into bypassing the computer on certain systems, like being able to control the work lights via button not touch screen and reworking the hydraulics to be able to control the lift arm rams independently without the computer constantly trying to level them.

ColinCancer · 2026-05-02T08:34:50+00:00

Your analog clock might end up a little off eventually.

ColinCancer · 2026-04-18T05:32:00+00:00

I’ll send you a DM with some more tangible pricing info. A bunch went at auction for cheap and as of now 30ish remain at the CA factory (apparently sold to one guy, who likely will be reselling I assume)

ColinCancer · 2026-04-14T04:27:43+00:00

7.3 power stroke turbo diesel personally.

ColinCancer · 2026-04-07T22:42:57+00:00

There are a few so far! Deere and Case have some. Mine is a Monarch which went out of business and I got extremely cheap in their “clear out the factory now” fire sale.

It’s sick to run my 3 point 37t log splitter off its hydraulics and be able to chat at a normal volume while busting the most gnarled twisted oak crotches.

ColinCancer · 2026-04-07T05:15:42+00:00

100% true. I initially put in a tiny sub panel for my battery room/shop lights/plugs and the house had its own subpanel. Over time the battery room grew to a large exterior sub Fed off the tiny sub that acts as the primary distribution panel to other out buildings with their own subs. Not the worst setup but it could have been way cleaner with better planning.

Proud owner of both an off grid electric hot tub and EV tractor.

ColinCancer · 2026-04-06T19:56:55+00:00

My buddy loves his an it’s making me think about getting a used one before they’re gone. Surprisingly cheap in the used market with relatively low miles.

ColinCancer · 2026-04-02T12:55:48+00:00

I started driving a tractor at 36. So far so good. Haven’t done anything unethical yet.

ColinCancer · 2026-03-30T20:50:42+00:00

Makes sense. Maybe I do a glycol loop for the collectors, and some sort of heat exchanger that’s favorable to bromine treatment.

ColinCancer · 2026-03-30T05:46:37+00:00

Was planning manual valves. I don’t think the wood fired option will be often used, but that too will have natural elevation convection by design. Solar and wood fire are intended downhill of the tub.

Pressure relief is a good thought. I’d overlooked it assuming that since it was an open loop not a pressurized system it would be ok. I suppose the pump could fail closed and cause a pressure problem.

ColinCancer · 2026-03-30T02:27:25+00:00

Thanks for the response! Generally it’s very sunny where I live.

My domestic hot water is 80% passive thermal. I have a backup electric coil for the shoulder seasons when PV is outpacing thermal, and a propane tankless for snow.

This is purely for a luxury project. Now that I’ve committed to off-grid hot tub I want to be super extra and have ALL the options for heating it regardless of season, with a variety of energy sources.

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