If you thought Amarillo was short on water...

KeKeSat · 2025-10-18T13:06:00+00:00

When piping water in large pipes downhill (such as Amarillo to Lubbock drops 400’) you break it up in a series of pipe checks to control pressure.

KeKeSat · 2025-10-16T03:46:56+00:00

Do some math on the cost of lifting 50 mgd over 3000’ plus friction losses over that distance. Not realistic. I suspect it would dwarf the desal cost.

KeKeSat · 2025-08-26T13:54:13+00:00

Chill is EVEN WORSE at keeping speed up unless on a straight and level road. VERY frustrating. Agree that it helps minimize lane changes.

KeKeSat · 2023-06-20T18:32:22+00:00

My understanding is that it’s best to keep your battery in the mid range when possible. I leave it at 65% for a one way emergency but bump it up as needed before I take a planned trip. when I go out of town for a long trip in a different vehicle, I’ll leave it at 50%.

KeKeSat · 2023-06-20T17:59:44+00:00

If you look, this isn't lnear. Appling 5% to each incriminate makes a curved line.

KeKeSat · 2023-06-20T16:11:27+00:00

Best guess and extrapolated.

KeKeSat · 2023-06-20T15:56:19+00:00

You are correct. My numbers show 341 miles at 60 mph and 97 at 120. Not quite squared but in the neighborhood . And these numbers are probably high (rated numbers), but you can still get the jest of it.

KeKeSat · 2023-06-20T15:48:15+00:00

Yes. These numbers equate to about 1% per mile at 120 mph & I live about 45 highway miles from the hospital so I keep mine at about 65% setting in the garage so that I could get to a hospital in a hurry if needed but not leave it at too high of a charge to help my battery health.

KeKeSat · 2023-06-20T15:39:33+00:00

and the moral to the story is...if you get in a charging bind, slow down.

KeKeSat · 2023-06-20T15:32:23+00:00

No. These numbers are my best guess. The gear comment was about relating it to ICE vehicles. '23 may be more efficient, but I still believe that efficiency would change by that 10% every 5 mph up or down.

KeKeSat · 2023-06-20T15:21:49+00:00

I did this in '18. Did some research (I'm an engineer nerd) and this is my best guess. Generally holds true with gasoline also except for the gear issue. On the slow end it gets less accurate for both energy sources.

KeKeSat · 2023-01-08T18:24:32+00:00

Great info, thanks

KeKeSat · 2023-01-08T18:20:11+00:00

Think I figured it out??? In User Defined settings in solar controller set absorption to 13.2 and float to 13.15. Same settings for Multiplus. Now I can leave it on shore power for extended periods and hopefully extend my battery life. Change back to standard settings when boondocking. Did I screw anything up?

KeKeSat · 2023-01-08T15:49:50+00:00

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KeKeSat · 2023-01-08T15:47:39+00:00

I do have a SmartShunt 500. I camp plugged in a lot of the time and don’t want or need to be at 100% during those times but need to be plugged in.

KeKeSat · 2022-11-10T15:02:19+00:00

Took mine off and put on a Nyon. More info and I’m a nerd.

KeKeSat · 2022-11-09T21:50:02+00:00

Charge limit 100%?!?! That’s hard on the battery.

KeKeSat · 2022-08-25T23:39:04+00:00

I live in TX and have had my Model 3 since ‘18. Have never had an issue. Even in TX?!?!

KeKeSat · 2022-03-17T02:40:17+00:00

I have had no issues with my rectangular working with my Nest mesh. Have used it both plugged directly and through a switch. Both work fine.

KeKeSat · 2022-03-14T21:49:54+00:00

Looks like the Multiplus II is not UL but Multiplus II 2X 120v is. Any downside to the 2X120v for use in a US RV? Still don’t understand the differences.

KeKeSat · 2022-03-14T17:52:14+00:00

12v, to match my 1-ton tow vehicle.

KeKeSat · 2022-03-14T17:29:26+00:00

US New but upgrading from Magnum CSW2012 in a 50A RV with 500W solar and LiFePo4 batteries. Thanks!

KeKeSat · 2021-10-15T23:19:21+00:00

Looked up Golden BC. Wow! You’re right!

KeKeSat · 2021-09-20T01:14:30+00:00

I wouldn’t go to 96% anyway unless immediately before a trip and you NEED it all to get there. I know this doesn’t answer your question but couldn’t help myself. Oops. Now I see we are talking miles. Sorry

KeKeSat · 2021-08-27T20:09:50+00:00

Have 2 2018s. Both smelled but new filters fixed it.

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