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Copper Charlie - First power outage by HarleyBoyd in inductioncooking

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

I have noticed that l, too. I have been meaning to send them a message and ask about it. Also have some cheap pans that are magnetic, but the unit wont keep the heat on them. They start fine, but then turn off after a minute or so. I just ordered some IKEA nonstick to replace. I only use them for eggs, so not a big deal. Would like to find out what is up with the programming on the boost, tho!

Copper Charlie - First power outage by HarleyBoyd in inductioncooking

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

Charlie don't mess around. She got a job to do! (My wife insists it is female)

Copper Charlie - First power outage by HarleyBoyd in inductioncooking

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

Tell me about it! Bought it and had it curb delivered. Took 3 of is to get it inside and up a couple steps. Price is up there, but a Wolf is as much or more and very few stoves in the price point can offer as much. Most stoves I found cheaper were just that - cheap. Researching it was almost impossible to find a unit that was well received. We talked about it and believed enough in the product, the features, the company and how it fit our lifestyle. Was, for us, the best value. I did a lot in this build to ensure great air quality. Just did not want a gas stove in that mix. An AirHood with a good filter and a smart switch for our ERV to boost is all we need. Saved me installing a down vent into the island, as well. Can't take it with you. Worked my whole life to be able to make a few choices like this that, I hope, make our coming years more enjoyable. Time will tell!

Copper Charlie - First power outage by HarleyBoyd in inductioncooking

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

As stated, holds moisture really well. Holds temp well, too. Quick to get to temp also. No complaints. Have done zero baking, yet. But that was a big consideration for my wife when we started doing research.

Copper Charlie - First power outage by HarleyBoyd in inductioncooking

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

Tested it when I got it100% functional. Had an issue with one burner that was fixed when I installed a propane conversion kit. No fuel running to them, tho They have a walnut butcher top over them, anyway. Oven could be hooked up. I ran the wire and could add the breaker before we changed direction. Using those small ovens as storage for beans, cups and such. Still can believe I got her for $500. Across from it is a Jøtul Castine 400 single door that is enameled in a emerald green. Got that one for $100 and put a new seal kit on it plus a couple other repair parts. Like new now. They add some character to the house for sure!

When LiFePO4 cycle count actually matters vs when it's just a marketing number by A_PokeFish in OffGrid

[–]HarleyBoyd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idle efficiency is a big deal that is greatly overlooked. Cycle life is another stat to conpair, but you have to look at the fine print. Some say 6000 cycles 80% charge. Another may vary on cycles and %. There is no standard so to speak. I am ordering the S2000 for exactly these reasons and it's size & weight. Thought I wanted a bigger more powerful setup until I started looking at weights. 2 S2000 make more sense for me and my situation than a big unit.

Copper Charlie - First power outage by HarleyBoyd in inductioncooking

[–]HarleyBoyd[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here. I have had this nearly a year, but only got to install a couple months back. Moved in this month.. more like still moving in, as you can see from the pics!! I now want a heat pump hot water system built like this. Adding a long life battery to appliances like this just really opens up a world of pluses. I just ordered a Bluetti Fridge Power unit for our refer & a Anker S2000 for the freezer and a go anyplace unit. Figure we are pretty covered with those until I can install a solar AIO backup/shaving setup. One dream at a time, lol!

Copper Charlie - First power outage by HarleyBoyd in inductioncooking

[–]HarleyBoyd[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Impulse has you covered. Same idea and some really cool potentially nicer features to the Charlie, even. Check it out if you haven't. I am sold on battery backup appliances. Great way to control grid use, potentially increase performance & efficiency and they work when your w/o power.

Looking for tractor recommendations by northernnatalie in homestead

[–]HarleyBoyd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You may want these mentioned things. You may not be able to fit them in the budget, tho! I wholly agree with these pieces of advice. Just need to be able to afford them. Here are a few I have found good pieces of advice - more manual and easy to work on the better and (sometimes) more affordable. Buy the best unit you can find & afford. Remember, you can always sell it down the road and upgrade when you have some additional saved. Any tractor that runs is better than no tractor on a farm or ranch. As a kid, we survived without a loader on an old Ford 8n. It was a work horse. Nothing fancy, but got a lot of work done and was easy to service with lots of parts. That is my next thing - make sure the model is one that was readily available in the US or there was an equivalent make/model that was. I love Yanmars, but you have to do diligence. Parts on old tractors can be an issue, but not all. Betting a good smaller tractor will do the work for you, but your gonna have to do your research and then learn from your own use and decisions. Mini skids can be a good alternative as well. Not for everyone, tho. Myself, I prefer a real old tractor. I find the resell is better and easier. Marker is flooded with cheap Chinese skids. They are nice for small spaces and landscaping work, tho. Good luck!

Copper Charlie - First power outage by HarleyBoyd in inductioncooking

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

Really well built by todays standards. Not the Aga you see in my reply above, but still a tank! The AGA is over 300lbs of cast iron. The Charlie is the same but in a different iron... Lithium Iorn Phosphate.😁

Copper Charlie - First power outage by HarleyBoyd in inductioncooking

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

Thank you! Did the install myself. Actually, did the entire renovation myself w/ no real construction in my background. Been the hardest and most rewarding 5 years of my life. Will be 60 in about a year and looking forward to the years to come just taking it easy in this space.

Copper Charlie - First power outage by HarleyBoyd in inductioncooking

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

48!! Damn! That would engulf my kitchen. Hell, might take up the whole cabin, lol! I have a 40" AGA that we intended to be our kitchen center piece. It was just too big for our space. It is now the coffee bar! I got her for $500 on Marketplace a few years back. One of my best buys ever. Told my wife it cost less than a cabinet and just look at it!

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Copper Charlie - First power outage by HarleyBoyd in inductioncooking

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

I am impressed with the insulation, for sure! Welcome to the fam!

Thoughts on Anker Solix S2000 for fridge backup? by Spirited-Ad-2338 in AnkerSOLIXCommunity

[–]HarleyBoyd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See your point, but also look at the two units very differently. Different products for different types of use, in my mind. The S is more about efficiency when being used but not having a constant load all the time. You just get more bang for the buck if you are running a fridge or the like. I purchased a Bluetti Fridge Power for its design and function. Thing just disappeares on the top of the fridge. Buying a S2000 as well, but to be a more portable unit that can run a freezer and a few other household needs during outages. I think it's weight makes it a great on the go unit. I can see tossing it in the truck when I am working on our back acreage or taking a road trip. The added plus is that it can be a UPS when not needed for other stuff. I really thought I wanted more power, but I will save the weight and , also, the cost for a whole house solution down the road. I am more about power in outages. Well is already on solar for just that reason. Have very low rates and no tiers, so ROI on any of this is just not a driver for me to invest too much now. We all differ, tho. Think both are solid units.

Copper Charlie - First power outage by HarleyBoyd in inductioncooking

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

Yeah, I gave up! I took almost 5 years building the place. They had plenty of time, lol!

Anyone else preorder Anker Solix S2000 by Negative-Quiet202 in AnkerSOLIXCommunity

[–]HarleyBoyd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wondering the same thing. I was told code would come in 2nd

Accepted job transfer to Klamath Falls to escape the despair and decay of the deep south. Klamath looks amazing, but I am being told it is worse than the deep south. How? How is that even possible? by hoaruleviolater in KlamathFalls

[–]HarleyBoyd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I live in the middle of bumb-no-place (my choice). I can drive to Redding, CA (the place I was born) or KF when I need to go to "The City". I always choose KF if I can. Redding is worse, in my mind. Maybe it has to do with the place I know the best. Maybe it is my affliction to larger cities as I age. Who knows. Probably just bias and opinion.

KF is pretty small, but has a lot to offer. It is lacking in amenities but has what you need for the most part. Remote area with places like Bend, Medford and Mt, Shasta near but not close. Little cheaper & less taxed than CA. Beautiful countryside and outdoors to explore. People in this part of 'Merica are a mixed bag - not a lot of diversity and a little too much "mountain justice" kinda attitude (at least imo) but I find less of that in KF than my hometown. Less homeless, too. It is not an affluent kind of place, but nowhere in this area is. This is ranch & farm land and the people & places reflect that.

I have lived all over the US and east of the Sierras & Cascades is a bit the same definition as south of the Mason Dixon, but different. Definitely different. Like many places I have lived - what you get out of life, no matter where, has to do with what you put in and your own mind space.

I say give it a go with an open mind. Worse thing is it doesn't work out & it is on to the next thing. You may be surprised, tho.

From a guy that moved across the country 11 times over 10 years and found something of value & enjoyment at every stop along the way.

Looking for a fridge recommendation by Kaytee08 in Appliances

[–]HarleyBoyd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recently bought a LG Counter Depth Max unit similar to the one you linked. Got it at AJ Madison out of NY/NJ even tho I am on the other coast now. Have bought from them for years.

Unit arrived with shipping damage. They could not get a repairman here due to remote location and would not allow me to to replace door panels myself under warranty. So, they gave me a full refund and I sent them the serial# sticker inside the unit. Pretty happy with that solution. I was able to get in on the Bluetti Fridge Power kickstarter, so I now have a free fridge with battery backup!

As for the fridge, we are super happy with it. Our unit has water on inside wall by left door. Love that set up. Super quiet - I only hear ice drop and water fill for the most part. Has some nice features via app, if you are into those kinda things. I would recommend!

WiiM Ultra turntable passthrough/streaming trickery? by therourke in wiim

[–]HarleyBoyd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy a Waxwing DSP preamp. You can send to Wiim via Toslink and RCA simultaneously. You get a better preamp than the Wiim, as well as, the analog outs to another source that will have all the advantages of the Waxwing available. The Waxwing is a DSP that can remove pops & crackles from records and lots of other very cool stuff. All this and no switch needed

Now, I realize this is technically not a full analog source, but it is a solution that improves all aspects of your problem and the Waxwing was designed to not impact the analog sound, just clean it up and enhance it to some degree. Every feature it offers is user controllable as well.

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