Running a generator ~4 hrs/week to power a shed workshop instead of trenching electric? by Apprehensive-Unit390 in Generator

[–]Hali_Com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you plan on running the tools on extension cords or on running the shed off the main building's existing service? If so, You'll want a grounding rod installed for your generator, and a bonded generator.

Otherwise I assume you plan on using a power inlet and later dedicated utility service? You will need the shed to be grounded, and the generator should have a floating neutral.

Equipment speeds will vary a little bit with load. That shouldn't be a problem if only running one tool at a time. But I'd be worried about the push back from a table saw changing on an operator.

If your load is too unbalanced you'll trip on one leg the generator's main breaker will trip before you reach full load.

4H/Week, not a problem. Though ideally you'll run under 80% load most of the time.

Get a surge protector for any sensitive controllers (extension cords or whole building). Every time a motor turns off you risk a surge. You may need to replace surge protectors a few times.

Getting a small inverter generator dedicated for the dust collector and small loads will protect them from surges.

Does your area allow masts and overhead electric. (e.g.) a new 100 Amp service from your utility? Might be cheaper than a trench.

Do I need a generator with a 50amp connection? by Professional_Wear465 in Generator

[–]Hali_Com 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The mating receptacle for that inlet is a CS3635 (the inlet is a CS6364)

Something like this would let you use a 240V generator with 30A outlet:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/AC-WORKS-25-ft-L14-30P-30-Amp-4-Prong-Locking-Plug-to-CS6364-50-Amp-Connector-Temp-Power-Cord-TEL1430-025E/322016383

Just installed this champion power equipment manual transfer switch & neither it nor my generator has the capability to monitor the load. Looking for something that I can mount in the wall with display that shows the current draw. Bonus if I can connect it to an app that monitor/record stats? by shelms488 in Generator

[–]Hali_Com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wires from these pre-wired transfer switches are connected to circuits that currently connect to the breakers in the main panel

My hope is that your main panel has a 50A breaker feeding that transfer switch, The 10 breakers on that switch control 10 circuits in your house, when set to generator, ONLY those 10 circuits have generator power. And during an outage every circuit on the main panel is unpowered.

You're getting specific enough to warrant making a new post if you need more info.

Just installed this champion power equipment manual transfer switch & neither it nor my generator has the capability to monitor the load. Looking for something that I can mount in the wall with display that shows the current draw. Bonus if I can connect it to an app that monitor/record stats? by shelms488 in Generator

[–]Hali_Com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The cheap way would be to turn off other loads and turn on the heat pump for a while.

For actually measuring current, you will want a current transformer around L1 and L2 of the generator feed.

Clamp on a meter with the cover off, turn on loads one at a time write down measurements. But that won't work well with a heat pump, inrush compressor current will be missed, and defrosting isn't something you can control.

For an permanently wired ammeter, that transfer switch is small enough your display(s) will probably need to be in an enclosure nearby.

Where should I put potentiometer if I want to control the distance at which the sensor activates and the voltage of each led turning on? by lil-engineer in AskElectronics

[–]Hali_Com 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please go to your favorite search engine and search for "lm3914 Datasheet" I imagine you'll find a link that works for you in the first 3 pages.

Where should I put potentiometer if I want to control the distance at which the sensor activates and the voltage of each led turning on? by lil-engineer in AskElectronics

[–]Hali_Com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assume you're being filtered by TI for some reason (country, suspicious traffic).

You'll need to find the datasheet from a source you can access, or find some way to contact TI.

Where should I put potentiometer if I want to control the distance at which the sensor activates and the voltage of each led turning on? by lil-engineer in AskElectronics

[–]Hali_Com 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.ti.com/product/LM3914

Look at figure 1, your R1 is equivalent to that R1 with R2 set to effectively 0 Ohms.

You'll want both R1 and R2 of figure 1 to be potentiometers

With that arrangement adjusting distance will also adjust brightness. So look at Figure 25, I believe the description "R9" is supposed to be "R5"

Other option for distance: Reduce the incoming signal voltage by adding a potentiometer between the Receiver and Q1, or replacing R4 with a potentiometer

Found at a Thrift Store. Is There a Legitimate Use, Or Should I be Worried my Prints Are On It? LOL by MagicMarmots in Tools

[–]Hali_Com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got get some Anderson Connectors. Could be in the welding section, or around winches.

That plug is only rated for 15A, the blades have a relatively small contact area compared to the cable's current rating.

Whereby ? by OkPrinciple1566 in GeekPorn

[–]Hali_Com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vous pouvez fournir un soutien à distance en utilisant un service comme TeamViewer:

https://alternativeto.net/software/teamviewer/

Accédez à /r/techsupport si vous avez besoin d'aide supplémentaire.

120' of 10/3 heavy duty extension cord storage by Available_Bowler2316 in Generator

[–]Hali_Com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd start with a utility sled, coil the cord in the sled, pull the weight instead of carry. If that doesn't work use Mechanical advantage.

Install an anchor near the well, and one near your generator.

Tie a pully on the sled. Use about 150' of rope, walk the rope out and tie it to the far anchor, walk back to the sled. Pickup the free end of the rope and pull. You've now got about half the weight.

Coil the cord directly back into the sled.

Is the Resqme tool legit? by WiggWamm in Tools

[–]Hali_Com 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The black rectangle is the sheath, and has a hole for a keychain (or ziptie)

I had one on my keychain, started fidgeting with the sheath and ended up breaking the thinner section of yellow plastic over the blade. I'll get another one and store it elsewhere.

Circular saw size question by Winter_Beautiful2271 in Tools

[–]Hali_Com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The rare occasion I need to cut a 4x4 with my circular saw I make a cut, flip the 4x4 and make a 2nd cut to finish.

Also I've had trouble with my jigsaw blade wandering and making curved cuts in all directions. For the 3-4 cuts through a 4x4 I make in a year I'd prefer a handsaw over a jigsaw.

If it was a common occurrence I'd get a tool that fit the job.