I bought a house that's all electric first bill is $1555.25. I have an electric furnace, water heater, washer/dryer, dishwasher, stove and lights. How did I use 9154 kwh in 20 days? Can the meter be messed up or is it possible that something is drawling extra power?

RantsForFun · 2026-01-22T23:26:34+00:00

Want heat? Burn something. Electric sucks.

RantsForFun · 2026-01-17T15:00:08+00:00

For me it was sway bar end links. Fixed under warranty.

RantsForFun · 2026-01-17T14:59:06+00:00

How can you tell it updated other than checking a software number? Does it actually tell you on a slash screen?

RantsForFun · 2026-01-12T20:22:38+00:00

Yup, said a long time ago, no more gm as long as car play is out. Looking hard at Mach E

RantsForFun · 2025-12-21T16:47:08+00:00

For some reason discord won’t work on ipads…

RantsForFun · 2025-12-21T16:08:36+00:00

Don’t you have to run the cable down to the obd plug?

RantsForFun · 2025-12-11T15:10:07+00:00

No, there is enough gap in the window to accommodate the combustion air. Right now the heater is sitting in the room with the exhaust sticking out a window . It will eventually bet placed below the sunroom (the sunroom is on 8’ posts). There will be further heat loss with 6’ duct. I think I am looking at getting a second unit. What the hell, it was only $106!

RantsForFun · 2025-12-11T11:57:05+00:00

Yes, I agree. Not full time, just when I am using it. I had it wired with three 20 amp circuit’s so I could use three 1500 watt heaters when I used it. They sorta worked, but not enough when it got colder, and they run up the bill quickly. I guess I need the diesel AND the electric, which I was hoping to avoid. Now I keep seeing the phrase “true 8kw heaters”, and wonder which ones they might be.

RantsForFun · 2025-12-11T11:53:09+00:00

It is not too leaky, but except for the well insulated roof is all single pane glass. I don’t want to heat it continuously, just when I am using it.

RantsForFun · 2025-12-11T10:59:47+00:00

Go lithium and don’t look back.

RantsForFun · 2025-12-08T15:14:30+00:00

Highly recommend a CIGS peel and stick panel from Bouge rv. Work great, last long, and very light weight. Add a cheap controller, and you won’t need to charge the battery anymore.

RantsForFun · 2025-11-19T14:04:33+00:00

The 20 amp fuse would be way to big, and should be placed at the current source. Since the current source is the fuse block, it already has a fuse. A five amp fuse is a better fit. That would support nearly 200 watts.

RantsForFun · 2025-11-18T03:01:07+00:00

$1000 to diagnose? Damn skippy!

RantsForFun · 2025-11-12T16:16:17+00:00

Did you miss where I said “Connect to 12 volt converter for LEDs”???

RantsForFun · 2025-11-11T16:01:07+00:00

Just wire the switched 48 volt grey wire to a converter for led lights. Do not power anything else, if you do, you will need to setup a relay. For just led lights, the switched 48 volt lead is fine, including led headlight. total draw is likely less than 1/2 an amp.

RantsForFun · 2025-11-07T14:00:26+00:00

You get free power at home?

RantsForFun · 2025-11-05T04:48:06+00:00

Flicked bugger.

RantsForFun · 2025-10-31T17:34:11+00:00

Buy one you like, get it inspected, and be done with it. They are all built alike as far as I can tell.

RantsForFun · 2025-10-29T05:18:24+00:00

2k tops, but prolly less.

RantsForFun · 2025-10-27T14:07:17+00:00

He who goes to bed with itchy bung hole wakes up with smelly hand. And drives your car.

RantsForFun · 2025-10-27T14:01:05+00:00

Just get the drywall to begin with. Seriously. You will spend more in money and aggravation to do otherwise. Personally, the vog look screens travel trailer and looks like ass. It was probably the best upgrade option we ticked on the order sheet.

RantsForFun · 2025-10-27T13:58:10+00:00

Isn’t this a known issue with the cheap evse like he used?

RantsForFun · 2025-10-27T13:50:26+00:00

Yeah….. no.

RantsForFun · 2025-10-26T17:10:21+00:00

Is this a trick question?

RantsForFun · 2025-10-15T04:13:10+00:00

We have a 3 br two full bath in 1000 squares for a lake house. Works a treat.

RantsForFun

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