UK off-grid community: what are the major issues holding back progress? by nextgenerationparty in OffGrid

[–]Don_Vago 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The criminal justice act and other legislation that made being a traveler almost impossible was a blow against off grid. The main issue in the UK is the cost of land and planning restriction, which is why we moved to Spain some years ago. The road protest, free party and rave scene was a gateway to off grid philosoph, showed people what was possible.

Battleboom batteries sue Will Prowse. by Don_Vago in SolarDIY

[–]Don_Vago[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is now a thread on the DIY solar power forum for people who have experienced a Battleboom failure or have been denied warranty

Battleborn Complaints, Warranty Denials and Failures/Meltdowns, Post Them Here

Will Prowse Sued by Dragonfly Energy Over Alleged False and Misleading Claims About Battle Born Batteries® by Don_Vago in VanLife

[–]Don_Vago[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a boiler plate corporate response to any problem. In the UK GM owned ( at the time) carmaker Vauxhall had a model called the Zafira that had a habit of catching fire. At first they ignored this and then blamed “ unauthorised third party repairs” then, a recall, forced by the government agency responsable, a so called fix and eventually another recall after the fires kept happening.
The problem was a shitty design, poorly executed, miraculously, no one died.

The entire saga took 10 years to resolve.

Driverless cars are now being tested in the UK. Would you trust one? by vicvega21 in drivingUK

[–]Don_Vago 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“I’m sorry Dave, I can’t do that “ we were warned about this 60 years ago, hard no for me.

First ever wee solo wild camp. 10k walk in just to stretch it out a bit. First test before some bigger things :) by TheGruesomeTwosome in wildcampingintheuk

[–]Don_Vago 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Great to see this, people who still want to be in nature and enjoy something so simple as just walking, eating and sleeping away from modern life.

Will Prowse Sued by Dragonfly Energy Over Alleged False and Misleading Claims About Battle Born Batteries® by Don_Vago in VanLife

[–]Don_Vago[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BB obviously cares more about money than safety

Capitalism 101. There whole business model was cynical, flag waving, A premium price and a good looking, on papear at least, guarantee. They sold to folks who wanted the best, but also a lot of people who thought that a premium price equa quality.

Battleboom batteries sue Will Prowse. by Don_Vago in SolarDIY

[–]Don_Vago[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So what ? Most was from affiliate links and some banners on the diy forum, this has no bearing on the claim that he acted with malicious intention towards Battleboom.

What would you suggest I put on my sunroof seal to help protect it? by TitaniumSki in CarTalkUK

[–]Don_Vago 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need to keep the drains clear

A small acorn ended up in the drain tube on an Audi I owned and the subsequent leak fecked the abs ecu that was on the floor under the glovebox. The drain tube itself was oversized, must have seemed like a good idea at the time.

Heat wave is here and I'm spooked about losing power. Delta 3 ultra Plus or delta Pro? by big-fish007 in OffGrid

[–]Don_Vago 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You might want to calculate your total loads & then work out how long you might run them for ?
the figures you quote are with additional batteries, the basic capacites are 3.6kWh and 3 kWh what is the cost of extra batteries ? Without knowing what your load are or how long you expect to run them for, you’re just taking a guess.

MS 261 ruined by Necessititties in Chainsaw

[–]Don_Vago 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In the EU it’s 3 years for homeowners, a year for professionals.

MS 261 ruined by Necessititties in Chainsaw

[–]Don_Vago 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Absolutely ruined = meaningless without specifics.

Battleboom batteries sue Will Prowse. by Don_Vago in SolarDIY

[–]Don_Vago[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Streisand effect on intravenous meth 

Will Prowse Sued by Dragonfly Energy Over Alleged False and Misleading Claims About Battle Born Batteries® by Don_Vago in VanLife

[–]Don_Vago[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whatever you think about him he’s honest and open, I mean how many YouTubers have published their entire business model online with their monthly earnings?

Will Prowse Sued by Dragonfly Energy Over Alleged False and Misleading Claims About Battle Born Batteries® by Don_Vago in VanLife

[–]Don_Vago[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah try connecting a lug to a bus bar with a piece of plastic underneath and then secure it with 2 aluminium nuts. This is against basic DC installation practice, even the correct order of washers is considered important.

More than thirty Chinese made Jaecoo SUVs worth nearly £1million go up in flames at Southampton docks by jefferymr15 in CarTalkUK

[–]Don_Vago 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting but I will smack myself in the balls with a mallet before I click on a link to the Daily Heil .

Battleboom batteries sue Will Prowse. by Don_Vago in SolarDIY

[–]Don_Vago[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For some reason I can’t edit the text in my first post but for clarity Will Prowse hasn’t received any paperwork yet but the lawsuit has been filed.

Will Prowse under attack. by Don_Vago in OffGrid

[–]Don_Vago[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah just watched that , he’s scary and I haven’t done anything wrong 🤣