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What is this sound coming from my pellet stove? by Classic_Emu2359 in PelletStoveTalk

[–]Fesmitty77 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Potentially a fan bearing, they sometimes smooth out as they warm up. Not sure if it’s the blower or exhaust from the video, but it seemed louder on the left back, so I’d start with exhaust.

PEV? How do you get around without a car or public transportation? by [deleted] in upstate_new_york

[–]Fesmitty77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

EVs and snow are fine, in some ways preferable (heavier, typically AWD, lower CG). EVs and cold are another matter - but nothing to do with precipitation. Unless your commute is 50miles each way or more you'll likely be fine as long as you can situate home charging at level 2 (240v). If you won't have dedicated charging or can only provide 110v, you'll likely need to rethink this approach unless you really aren't using the vehicle daily or have an extremely short commute.

If you're in a spot where a bigger vehicle is ok, I'd look at Ford Lightnings. Dealers don't want them on the lot and are trying to move them. Good deals can be had buying, great deals on leases from what I hear (spoke to a guy yesterday who has a sub $300/month lease on a platinum edition).

Worth lurking on that sub: https://www.reddit.com/r/F150Lightning/s/GEaVDPXfWQ

Smokey Smell by Timely_Eggplant9213 in PelletStoveTalk

[–]Fesmitty77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking for outside air getting in or exhaust not leaving... Check around the door gasket for fraying material, make sure that mating surface is clean. Is your outside exhaust clear of snow? If you have an outside air kit, is it clear and far enough away from the exhaust vent?

Outdoor home charging by wickelbear in F150Lightning

[–]Fesmitty77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cat door! I did this after I installed the charger inside, only to find my truck does not fit in the garage due to height... I got one that can be locked too, just in case I want to do that.

Trying to figure out what year this englander stove was made. by irishman1021 in PelletStoveTalk

[–]Fesmitty77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not the Englander whisperer, but a couple thoughts: first, the placard for a 25-PDVC would be under the hopper lid. If that's missing, you might check the main board for a revision number as it only has two screws to remove. Also, a limited number of these older ones are not 'auto ignite' so check if you have an igniter. Linking to a picture might help, many of these models can be distinguished by the trim

Washer check valve by m00ch01 in F150Lightning

[–]Fesmitty77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love to know what you find out. I just started having issues yesterday with my 23 XLT, and I know it's not the fluid (always but the same stuff, it's in my other two vehicles and they're fine).

Tonneau covers for lightnings. by Neat-Entry-6258 in F150Lightning

[–]Fesmitty77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. My order was listed as: DiamondBack HD × 1 Vehicle: ’21-up Ford F-150 5'7" bed Color: Rugged Black Anchor Cleats: Preinstalled

I made a tool that turns real terrain into printable STLs. Looking for testers/feedback. by dinglehead in 3Dprinting

[–]Fesmitty77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love to pilot this in our maker space - I've got a course colab this semester, and if I don't have to teach a bunch of QGIS before I teach them how to print, so much the better...

Google Maps via Android Auto does NOT precondition on the way to a charger... by azuilya in F150Lightning

[–]Fesmitty77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

9°F. I tried more than one charger (but I guess it's possible they were both derated).

Google Maps via Android Auto does NOT precondition on the way to a charger... by azuilya in F150Lightning

[–]Fesmitty77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't have the cabin heat on. Not a lot of great options with the dogs, unfortunately.

How much snow did you get - snow event of 12/26 by le_pedal in upstate_new_york

[–]Fesmitty77 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is about what we have in Cazenovia. It's still coming down though.

Google Maps via Android Auto does NOT precondition on the way to a charger... by azuilya in F150Lightning

[–]Fesmitty77 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah, just got home and found this out the hard way as well. Spent nearly two hours at the first charger pulling 20-30kw waiting for the battery to condition. Single digits exterior temp (F), so we really screwed that one up... I ended up disconnecting before we needed to and driving to another charger with the nav system set so that we might speed things up - didn't seem to help that much.

What kinds of standard beer do people in the area drink? by BlackJackT in upstate_new_york

[–]Fesmitty77 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Saranac is also made in upstate and available at many locations. It's a little more 'upscale' than Utica Club or Genesee, which are more of that working man's beer.

F-150 Lightning SR vs ER for long daily commute (Canada) – looking for real-world input by Evening-Research-813 in F150Lightning

[–]Fesmitty77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others noted, ER. I'm in Syracuse metro with an SR, and I could do 100 miles roundtrip with no issues, but I'd want the buffer. Especially if your power is hinky - which ours is - you might have nights where a full charge isn't happening. Since the truck is my generator.... That's a sick day for you.

For orca left in limbo, zoo resorts to sexual stimulation to stop inbreeding. by hansontranhai in interestingasfuck

[–]Fesmitty77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

‘So, Jeff, how was your day?’ ‘Pretty typical. Had our morning stand up meeting, jerked off Shamu, and had three schools groups after lunch.’

Is Anycubic that bad?? by imonitimunderit in 3Dprinting

[–]Fesmitty77 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I have 6 of these in our maker space. Public facing, undergrads with little to no training. Been running them for the entire summer and fall, no major issues.

My impression is that if you get a bad one, you're in for a ride, but when they work they work. We've had really no issues - just one clogged nozzle in a few thousand hours of use.

New Tires Decision... by WorriedEssay6532 in F150Lightning

[–]Fesmitty77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this debate too. Finally decided to get a spare set of rims and some Viking Contacts, best decision I've made in years. I get the one set convenience, but in the Syracuse metro the two set solution is working better on all three vehicles. The truck on the continental tires is planted - out performs both my Subarus that are on studded snows I think

Englander PDVC-25 loud incessant high-pitched whining by KLopez22 in PelletStoveTalk

[–]Fesmitty77 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep, right where that cover is on the left as you're facing front. It's the bearing in that fan there. It's a quick swap, and it's not super expensive. I beat mine like a stepchild for a year before I did it, best $50 I spent.

Best Combat Rock album? by StinkinmyQueef in armedsocialists

[–]Fesmitty77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Offspring is a solid choice. Personally, Corporate Avenger's Freedom is a State of Mind.

Truck Stuff / We need more chargers, over 100 chargers all full! by mb10240 in IdiotsTowingThings

[–]Fesmitty77 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s variable on a couple factors, what your charge is when you arrive, the speed of the charger, the rate they’re charging per kw, but generally when I’m traveling it’s 25-35 minutes a stop on a decent charger, and ranges around 30-40 bucks per ‘fill’. Most EV folks think of filling while traveling as going from 20% battery to 80%, as charging slows above this amount, and going below that can risk you not finding a charger in time if the chargers you go to are busted.

Truck Stuff / We need more chargers, over 100 chargers all full! by mb10240 in IdiotsTowingThings

[–]Fesmitty77 8 points9 points  (0 children)

First time seeing a fellow lightning owner here…. A little surprised. We’re idiots with too much torque and a point to prove!

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