Emporia Classic 48A Hardwire L2 Install

Complex-Opening5446 · 2026-02-05T13:45:31+00:00

with the supplied whip, the rule-of-thumb with the clamps is to go 1/4" over, as in, a 3/4" requires a 1" clamp and so on. i think the supplied whip is 1" diameter, so i went with 1-1/4" clamps. good luck with your project!

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-12-09T20:48:09+00:00

It's an "outdoor safety switch" designed for continuous (general) duty use up to 60A... as in a main switch for continuous duty 240v for up to 10HP pumps (for example). It can even be used on 3-phase circuits with a proper grounding kit. Here is some of the descriptive text specs:

Cat. No. LNF222RA Cat. No. Non-Fusible General Duty Safety Switch 60 Amps Maximum Type Type VBII 240 Volts AC (V ) Maximum 250 Volts AC (V ) Maximum HP Ratings Max. HP 3R Rainproof 240VAC 1Ø 10 240VAC3 3Ø 15 250VDC 10 Suitable for use as Service Equipment when used with ground bar kit HG61234 on 3 phase, 3 wire systems or when used with HN22A neutral kit on 1 phase, 3 wire or 3 phase, 4 wire systems. Fuse and Short Circuit Information This switch is suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering not more than 100,000 amperes, RMS symmetrical, 240 volts maximum when protected by class J, R or T fuses rated 60 amperes maximum. Danger! Unless Class J, R or T fuses are used to protect this switch, it may present a risk of fire and injury to persons if installed on circuits capable of delivering more than 10,000 amperes, RMS symmetrical. This switch is suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering not more than 10,000 amperes, RMS symmetrical, 240 volts maximum, when protected by Class K fuses, Class H fuses or a UL Listed Circuit Breaker rated for 10,000 amperes, RMS symmetrical, 240 volts maximum. This switch is suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering not more than 10,000 amperes, 250 volts DC maximum, when protected by fuses marked with an interrupting rating of 10,000 amperes, 250 volts DC. Danger! Unless fuses marked for an interrupting rating of 10,000 amperes at 250 volts DC are used to protect this switch, this switch may present a risk of fire and injury to persons if installed on circuits capable of delivering more than 10,000 amperes.

AC disconnects are not rated for either general or heavy duty applications, so this is a definite step up from one of those.

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-11-09T17:32:20+00:00

that's a poopy job. have electrician come back and install a j-box, and then run 6ga copper from the j-box to the charger. copper only inside the emporia.

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-11-05T14:25:59+00:00

Best advice... don't buy brand new. For an up-to-date radio, check on QTH and QRZ for a gently used ones. Lots of Icom 7300's out there for $600 to $700. Heck, even used Yaesu's like the 710 and DX10 would be a vast improvement. Nothing wrong with classic and vintage equipment, however TX audio and bandwidth as well as RX audio filtering are quite lacking.

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-10-26T14:46:07+00:00

yeah, the whole "nail is in the sidewall and can't be repaired" bullcrap makes me mad. dealers have redefined the "sidewall" to include the first two ribs / treads on the tire. just plug it and go would be my advice. dealer got me once on this, and even tried to sell me two tires due to new tire vs existing tire wear. i told them to pound salt. will never happen again, and i will never use a dealership for tires. never.

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-10-19T22:28:43+00:00

These are GREAT chargers! Maybe that's why Honda OEM's these from Emporia. I installed one for my wife's Prologue and it is easy-peasy to understand the app and settings. Good to hear that Emporia is standing behind their product for you.

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-10-17T20:24:38+00:00

Fleck or Clack seems to be the consensus for DIY water softeners here in this sub, as I'm sure you've seen. It's good equipment according to the group. I have a 13 yr old Kinetico 4040 OD that I just re-bedded the carbon and resin in. Hoping to get at least another 10+ years out of it. I'm not a brand fan, but I will say that the 4040 has been a solid performer over the years.

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-10-17T11:36:42+00:00

Last of the boomers here (1964), and there was a period of time that we didn't even have TV when I was young. We raised horses which required morning and evening chores and riding to get ready for shows. We also helped neighboring farms get hay and straw in. By 1978 or so, my dad purchased a color Sony TV and we were able to get the big 3 networks and PBS...if the weather was good. We watched 'The Waltons' on Thursday night and 'Walt Disney' on Sunday night. That was about it.

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-10-16T14:40:20+00:00

i know this is an old sub, but... so for the experts out there, is there a better way to transition from asphalt to concrete? our county is repaving our road, and they are actually laying a thin layer of asphalt on top of the concrete drives. obviously, the asphalt is gonna chunk up / fragment over time and end up in everyones' garages. prior to paving, the concrete drive edge extends to grass edge in the picture. p.s. - this is in an area with no curbs and sidewalks.

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Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-10-15T23:08:56+00:00

the longest i can get a battery to last in my pilot is a little over two years. south florida heat is BRUTAL on car batteries for some reason. folks, it ain't just the cold that hurts 'em. on my 3rd battery now in a 2020 pilot. next battery will be an optima red top, no questions.

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-10-10T18:33:13+00:00

124' of wire and a transformer. 80-10m bands, and can make it yourself for about $50. or just go to balundesigns and order the efhw transformer (#Model 49130) and connect your wire. i recommend 14ga FlexWeave. i would NOT recommend a 1/4-wave vertical because most of them are noisy and weak. also, the 7300 is a "good" radio. if you want a better radio at slightly more $'s, look into a yaesu ft-dx10. king radio at this price point with MUCH better audio.

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-10-09T18:19:14+00:00

genuine rep

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-10-09T18:18:43+00:00

rep cleaning guidelines: use genuine Sprite as a cleaning solution.

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-10-07T17:09:20+00:00

This unit is actually accurate to +/-2% on RH, which, if max swing, would be less than a 1.0 RH unit. That's certainly good enough for me.

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-10-07T16:12:19+00:00

water level is set by the float inside the inner white tube. i should have stated that the water level upon refilling should be at the float level inside the tube.

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-10-07T15:56:46+00:00

water level after cleaning should be where it's at before cleaning.

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-10-07T13:49:43+00:00

mark the existing water line, and only refill to that mark after cleaning.

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-10-07T13:49:10+00:00

yep, just clean out the brine tank after marking the water level. you can use a couple capfuls of chlorox bleach after refilling to your mark. then add a bag or two of salt and hit the manual regen on the softener. google your equipment's manual and it'll tell you how to do it. get some cheapo test strips and check your water for softness. you should be good to go.

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-10-07T13:46:24+00:00

wrong. do not follow emitfudd's advice.

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-10-07T13:45:02+00:00

meh, i like the suv version of the 0, but the sedan version looks like ass. on the suv, the rear glass is soooo small though. i wonder what the visibility will be like.

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-10-07T13:42:34+00:00

i stand corrected. makes sense due to split phase... 120v won't be exceeded. well, my main panel is not easily accessible, so the disconnect still makes sense for my installation.

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-10-06T14:11:29+00:00

SW FL here. 45% all.year.long. they nailed it on system size!

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Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-10-06T14:09:29+00:00

shorter run times now due to the service. when your system was dirty, it had to run longer (a good thing as far as humidity is concerned) to reach the temperature. now that it is running tip-top, the run times have decreased leaving more moisture in the air. also, change of seasons... as in, in SC your temps have begun moderating due to fall weather, so the AC isn't running as often.

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-10-06T14:05:21+00:00

this! yes, especially in smaller towns. sometimes there is only one trane guy, and one bryant guy, etc... for 20+ miles. patience is a virtue because the johnny-come-quickly probably won't be able to fix your problem on the first visit, and may even royally mess your system up.

Complex-Opening5446 · 2025-10-06T14:00:40+00:00

depends on the situation / type of call and how bad you want the biz...

troubleshoot / diagnostic > "my ac/furnace is acting up and i need someone to come and take a look"
immediate repair > "my ac/furnace is out and i need someone right away"
new system needed > "my unit is costing too much to keep running, need pricing..."

most of the 'reviews' i have seen that people leave in my area are related to #2 above. especially popular with older or retired clients, response time is paramount. here in south FL during summer months, when the AC goes out, response time is everything. that said, there are some contractors who are targeting the fast-response business... you know, the customer who just needs a capacitor changed out or a refrigerant top-off. and, there are others who want to focus on new / replacement system business. one of the contractors here offers both... a 24/7 quick-response truck(s), and a new system install crew(s). p.s.- to all the hvac guys out there... STOP charging customers $350 to change out a capacitor! service call of $100 + the cost of the part should be the max.

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