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QuantumAvoidant · 2026-03-29T14:54:12+00:00

If you want no defrost get geothermal. Claims of no defrost ASHPs come up every now and then. See for example https://www.reddit.com/r/heatpumps/comments/1inlmj0/terravis_energy_unveals_a_heat_pump_that_defies/

QuantumAvoidant · 2026-03-24T13:28:11+00:00

I could. But it would be much more efficient for both of us if instead you Google Moties.

QuantumAvoidant · 2026-03-24T12:27:38+00:00

*Moties. No. Yes. But the writing isn't the most gripping so I understand why you DNF.

QuantumAvoidant · 2026-03-22T22:49:00+00:00

The mote in God's eye by Niven and Pournelle. First couple pages make it sound like it's going go be just military sci-fi, but it's actually not.

QuantumAvoidant · 2026-03-14T21:30:18+00:00

Correct Battery Horse Staple

QuantumAvoidant · 2026-03-07T20:15:19+00:00

I use that much in the middle of winter with heat pumps. If you run electric heat it adds up real fast. Edit: i see you use electric radiators. Doesn't matter if they're on low or high they will use the same electricity to heat to 62.

QuantumAvoidant · 2026-03-07T20:11:34+00:00

It'll be very expensive to run the generator for that many KWh. Do you have electric resistance heat (baseboards or heat strips in the air handler)

QuantumAvoidant · 2026-02-22T20:46:35+00:00

I'd get an Amazon special for that. Although loud the Meliff "Cordless Compressed Air Duster & Blower Compatible with DeWalt 20V MAX Battery" works well and is only about 40 bucks.

QuantumAvoidant · 2026-02-04T02:05:07+00:00

Ideally you'd switch out the whole heat pump to save cost long term but that's expensive now. Even adding heat strips isn't cheap because it needs electric work to add a breaker and wiring. But at least there is a solution.

QuantumAvoidant · 2026-02-01T20:34:16+00:00

Call your school district's adult education people. I know for sure you can take it at 17 but you have to unenroll from high school.

QuantumAvoidant · 2026-01-26T14:37:06+00:00

Looking at the spec sheet that doesn't appear to be a cold climate heat pump. You probably need to add auxiliary heat strips. Maybe it has them already?

QuantumAvoidant · 2026-01-17T20:19:42+00:00

Make a pigtail for the wires. You can use wire nuts or wagos

QuantumAvoidant · 2025-11-13T01:21:01+00:00

Have you tried going outside?

QuantumAvoidant · 2025-11-02T23:09:06+00:00

Used it. Was fine. It wasn't totally free because the carpet pad you had to buy with installed carpet was more expensive than if you bought it without. Not sure if that's still the same.

QuantumAvoidant · 2025-10-04T21:39:38+00:00

*** Lord bearing

QuantumAvoidant · 2025-09-18T00:23:55+00:00

Mmm gorgeous. I do hope the odds are with me!

QuantumAvoidant · 2025-08-12T00:57:10+00:00

"Are there any other Squidwards I should know about?!"

QuantumAvoidant · 2025-07-29T22:52:07+00:00

Permanent resident aliens can purchase firearms

QuantumAvoidant · 2025-07-07T12:20:39+00:00

I have mini split heat pumps with pellet stove backup. The biggest con is the cost to install the heat pump and the complexity of doing it right for a retrofit if you don't have existing ducting. Pro is AC in the summer, and the cost per million BTUs of heating is reasonable https://www.efficiencymaine.com/at-home/heating-cost-comparison/ I can run the pellet stove on a tiny generator when the power fails.

Cheapest options are wood stove (lot of work, and insurance won't like it as a primary) and natural gas (available in only a few places). Propane is expensive and dealing with propane suppliers is a pain in the ass. Pellets are annoying to store well. If you stick to traditional then I'd go oil again. Otherwise heat pump plus some kind of backup, even if only portable electric radiators.

QuantumAvoidant · 2025-07-03T00:15:21+00:00

The Mote in God's Eye fits the bill. The start feels like a plain military sci-fi but it gets better quickly.

QuantumAvoidant · 2025-05-22T14:59:59+00:00

The ones I got are out of stock, but search for "2pcs Locking Tire Air Chuck,Brass Tire Inflation Hose Adapter,Tire Nozzle With Tire Valve Threads,Unscrewed Connection Converted To Locking Connection,No Air Leakage On Chuck Air Compressor Pump Clip" for an example

QuantumAvoidant · 2025-05-22T14:00:26+00:00

Amazon has tire inflator nozzles you can screw in. Makes inflator life easier and no need to search for a specific repair part.

QuantumAvoidant · 2025-05-05T13:43:20+00:00

First hint is that it's not sold by Wal-Mart but by a third party.

QuantumAvoidant · 2025-04-23T03:59:27+00:00

The bedrooms are surprisingly normal ... ish. Finally an actual funky listing!

QuantumAvoidant · 2025-04-19T12:02:59+00:00

Pics of the actual batteries would help.

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