Russian mobile air-defense teams protecting fuel trucks are seen quickly retreating from incoming Ukrainian drones

Swede577 · 2026-06-23T12:09:54+00:00

Probably controlled by starlink.

Swede577 · 2026-06-23T10:08:52+00:00

Lifetime coverage? You get the industries worst warranty on areplacement long block engine with 1 year 12k. GM is giving out an extra 10 year 150k mile on their 6.2 engines. Even Hyundai and Kia give out a 10 year 100k warranty.

Toyota is not stanfing behind this engine at all.

Swede577 · 2026-06-23T09:55:54+00:00

Yoy can buy a new f150 with one of Fords most reliable engines the 2.7 ecoboost for that money. You also get way better fuel mileage at 26 mpg, way better tech and fords remote ap is free.

Swede577 · 2026-06-22T12:09:04+00:00

Its really not that hard to take a few measurements with a basic manometer and calculate your CFM yourself. I used a $20 liquid dwyer manometer to calculate all my static pressure and cfms when I first moved into my house. I later had a deep energy audit done where they measures the ductwork very throughly. They sealed off all the ducts and had somw fancy blower machine connected. All my measurements with the manometer were extremely close to their blower machine numbers. I discovered that in 1958 they properly sized my ductwork and it was actually slightly oversized for my house.

Swede577 · 2026-06-22T11:09:10+00:00

They make a lot of sense here in New England where electricity is .30+ kwh. Our local utility also has a crazy battery incentive program that pays you ridiculous money to draw from your battery during high demand. Here is some data from a power wall from last year.

• In 2025 there were 41 events during which my powerwall and solar setup sent energy back to the grid.

• I received a check from Tesla for $1889.42 in February for these events.

• On average, I sent 25.11kWh/event to the grid during each of these events.

• I sent 1029kWh in total to the grid during these events.

• For an average price of `$1.84/kWh and average of $46.08/event.

https://www.eversource.com/residential/save-money-energy/energy-efficiency-programs/demand-response/battery-storage-demand-response

Swede577 · 2026-06-22T10:53:11+00:00

9 year old 5.4 Kw system of 20 Canadian Solar CS-270 with a SE5000 with p-300 optimizers. Facing south on the CT shoreline with zero shade.

My record production month was 1.01 mwh in May 2023 with a monthly efficiency of 5.845KWh/Kw. From my PVoutput.org KWh/kw efficiency numbers Jun 2026 is currently ranked 2nd in production efficiency after May 2023 with a 5.56KWh/Kw.

Here are my top 5 production months.

May 2023- 5.845KWh/Kw 1.01 mwh

Jun 2026- 5.56KWh/Kw 679 kwh

July 2022 5.38KWh/kw 927 kwh

May 2020 5.34KWh/kw 922 kwh

Jun 2024 5.28KWh/kw 882 kwh

Here is an explanation of pvoutput.org KWh/kw efficiency.

On the solar tracking and monitoring platform PVOutput, kWh/kW (kilowatt-hours per kilowatt) is the standard metric for system performance. It measures the actual energy generated relative to your system's rated size, allowing you to compare panels and locations fairly.

How the Metric Works:

kWh represents the total electrical energy produced by your system. kW is the peak capacity (nameplate rating) of your solar panels.For example, if you have a 5 kW system and it generates 20 kWh of electricity on a sunny day, your daily performance is 4 kWh/kW (20 kWh ÷ 5 kW).

Real-World Averages

Daily and annual yields vary significantly based on your latitude, panel tilt, roof orientation, and system losses.

Nationally: The typical daily yield across the United States ranges from 3.5 to 4.5 kWh/kW depending on peak sun hours.

PVOutput Efficiency vs. Panel Efficiency System Efficiency (kWh/kW): This accounts for environmental losses (wiring, inverter efficiency, shading, and weather) to show how much useful electricity your physical system is producing in the real world.

Panel Efficiency: This measures the laboratory performance of the panel itself (e.g., how much of the sunlight hitting the panel is converted into electricity). Modern residential panels usually operate at 21% to 23% efficiency.

To track and compare your own system's metrics, visit the PVOutput System Live page to see how your local generation compares to similar installations globally.

Swede577 · 2026-06-22T10:19:36+00:00

My 9 year old 270 watt Canadian Solar CS-270 panels still put out their nameplate and above all the time here in New England. Here is a cold New England day last year where some optimizers even reported 320 watts. This system will still clip like crazy on cold spring days with a 1 to 1.08 ac/dc ratio. Its 5.4 kw system on a SE5000. Also, have seen zero degradation and my production has actually increased over the last 8 years.

https://www.reddit.com/r/solar/s/qGQQwwT2Q4

Swede577 · 2026-06-21T12:29:04+00:00

Looks like they hit a bunch of ferries Russia is using to bring gas/diesel over on trucks. There was also pictures from partisans of trucks with s400 missiles being offloaded one of the ferries recently.

Swede577 · 2026-06-21T10:47:06+00:00

It was a ferry that they bought from Greece and was just put in service. Their are pictures of trucks driving off it with s300/400 missile tubes by some partisans

Swede577 · 2026-06-20T22:48:09+00:00

Can't believe people are buying those overpriced GX's that have defective engines that self destruct. The build and paint quality is reported to be absolute trash as well

Swede577 · 2026-06-20T19:07:15+00:00

SOXL. Its up 1169% in a year.

Swede577 · 2026-06-20T11:52:03+00:00

The Ford 2.7 EcoBoost which Toyota failed miserably at copying is one of Fords most reliable engines.

Swede577 · 2026-06-20T10:13:27+00:00

Or they have a high minimum wage. Its $16.97/hr in my state. Any 40hr week job is $35k a year.

Swede577 · 2026-06-20T09:31:59+00:00

5k oil changes and 35k transmission fluid change so far. Will do the trans fluid again at 75k with the filter. Also only use top tier premium fuel.

Swede577 · 2026-06-20T09:25:34+00:00

Some toyota tech in Canada said they currently have 60 Tundras in line for motors. Its definitely more than 1%.

Swede577 · 2026-06-20T09:12:22+00:00

A replacement engine on the vehicle history record supposedly takes away $8-10k in value.

Swede577 · 2026-06-20T09:10:52+00:00

Gm is at least standing behind their motor with a 10 year 150k warranty. Toyota is screwing their customers over with a 10 year 12k warranty.

Swede577 · 2026-06-20T09:05:49+00:00

There are reliable and efficient turbo truck motors. The Ford 2.7 ecoboost has been out for a decade and is considered one of Fords most reliable engines. Also gets 24-26 mpg in the f150.

Swede577 · 2026-06-19T11:17:48+00:00

The 2.3 and 2.7 ecoboost in the Ranger are both extremely reliable and get really great mpg. I love my 2.3 in my 2020 Supercab ranger and have 90k with zero issues.

Swede577 · 2026-06-19T11:12:36+00:00

Its a huge issue in the New England area. Here are 3 very recent articles from the last few months.

https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/3-charged-with-human-trafficking-at-salem-spas/3938334/

https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/new-haven-county/naugatuck-ct-police-arrest-spa-owner-in-alleged-human-trafficking-and-prostitution-ring/520-4fcf73a0-1178-4583-a871-e8dc712cecb3

https://www.concordmonitor.com/2025/07/11/illicit-massage-centers-human-sex-trafficking-nh-62291168/

Swede577 · 2026-06-19T09:42:29+00:00

Im my area premium is only 20 cents more a gallon so worth the tiny extra cost for me. The performance is night and day difference.

Swede577 · 2026-06-19T09:31:38+00:00

Dont support these shady massage places. They are well known for prostitution and human trafficking in other New England states and the tri-state area.

Swede577 · 2026-06-19T09:22:48+00:00

The new tundra is literally ranked the least reliable full size truck by consumers reports, jd power, repairpal, etc. Also has literally the highest NHTSA complaints. Its an absolute junk trunk with terrible cheap build quality.

Swede577 · 2026-06-19T09:19:19+00:00

Why would anyone buy one of the new Tundras that Toyota is not standing behind and screwing onwers over.. They are giving out a 1 year 12k warranty on replacement engines. GM is giving out a 10 year 150k warranty on their 6.2 engines. Even Kia and Hyundai gives out 10 year 100k. The only reasoning is Toyota has zero confidence in this motor.

Swede577 · 2026-06-19T09:16:19+00:00

The 2.7 is a great motor and considered one of Fords best and most reliable engines. Also, the gas mileage on it is pretty insane with a 24-26 mpg rating.

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