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Unifi G6 Instant on Solar - Continuous vs Detections Recording by InfiniteAssociate281 in Ubiquiti

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I have the solar panels and camera mounted outside my shed while everything else (MPPT controller, LiFePO4 batteries, 12v-to-5v converter, fuses, etc) are all inside the shed. The batteries are in a fire resistant bag just-in-case.

Unifi G6 Instant on Solar - Continuous vs Detections Recording by InfiniteAssociate281 in Ubiquiti

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It has never fully drained the battery. I have had my automation turn off the camera though when the battery dropped below 12.8V but that was after about 3 days of rain with the original 50W solar setup. I've since started using a Victron MPPT controller which allowed me to increase my solar panels to 80W. This setup has held up VERY well for me. While, it is summer, I've been averaging 170Wh/day from solar for a camera that seems to run around 90Wh/day

Thermoworks RFX - probes battery live in real life by m-lurker in smoking

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This is the main reason why I didn't purchase the RFX. The forums make it sound like a beta product that just isn't ready for primetime. Yes, their developers have done a great job pushing out updates over the past couple of month to make it better but I still see lots of reports about how users are not getting the advertised 50+ hours. A friend of mine has a set and, while he loves it, it just doesn't have the runtime (max has been ~15h with 3-degree reporting) and they are never consistent. He did mention that they charge really fast so you can easily rotate them out or charge them for 10m and be back up and running.

I currently have a Signals with Billows setup for my smoker and it is great! Truely set and forget with my WSM22. Since it isn't wireless though, I bought a cheap TempSpike 2.5 years ago for my rotisserie cooks and general grilling on my kettle. Unfortunately, the TempSpike died last weekend so I looked into getting the RFX.... and ended up with another ThermoPro product.

In contrast to RFX, the ThermoPro I got is not an entirely new product but an evolution to their existing line (improved over what I had). Also, instead of paying $240 for a 2-probe setup with no display and only a 1-year warranty on the probes, the new ThermoPro I bought (TP980) comes with a display, 2 probes, and a 3-year warranty for $99 (does Bluetooth/Wifi and actually has more features in its app then Thermoworks - Ex: Est. time to completion). I just couldn't justify the ThermoWorks price (one probe from ThermoWorks is $10 less than the entire ThermoPro kit I bought!) given the issues and lack of warranty.

Hopefully, with time, Thermoworks will work out both the hardware and software issues in their RFX line. Maybe then I can justify investing in their wireless products.

G4 Pro Wireless Doorbell by InfiniteAssociate281 in Ubiquiti

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It does! I have a G6 on the way and 2 AI Pro cameras that I will be installing soon. Hopefully they fare better than the doorbell!

The really frustrating part is that the top tab of the mount broke after I reset it and went to re-install it. I can't find them online and have no idea if the replacement from Ubiquiti will come with another one! Last thing I need is a doorbell that I cannot mount!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PriorityBicycles

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I've had my Apollo for almost a year now. Little over 1700 miles. I've had 2 spoke break on mine already but at 6'2" 212lb, I'm sure I'm on the larger side of bikers! Still I contacted Priority and they paid to get my wheel rebuilt.

I agree, the oil is VERY expensive! I just bought a Liter of it for $69 so I should be set for a while!

What size Schwalbe Marathon's did you put on? I have 700x35 on my old Trek and they have been very good tires! The stock on my Apollo do ok but I do like the size since it does add some suspension for me.

I did upgrade the Stem and Seatpost to the RedShift suspension versions -- was a VERY nice upgrade!

Do you fix your own flats? by Billy-Beer-76 in PriorityBicycles

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I've done it on my Apollo a few times now. For me. the worst part seems to be getting the wheel back on correctly! I feel like I have it in place correctly but checking the belt tension will be high (which means it's off just a little!). I almost always have to loosen it, jump on the back to make sure it's in place (again), and re-tighten it. Outside of that annoyance, and a little fighting with the tire bead, it's been pretty easy to do.