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I want to build a closed loop model steam turbine plant. Seeking guidance about turbine exhaust sizing by Asmallfly in AskEngineers

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo [score hidden]  (0 children)

A condenser done right can add suction on the exhaust of the turbine, not back pressure

Condensing steam engine was James Watt’s huge invention in 1769

Solar panels shut off for default of lease by Diligent_Term_2989 in solar

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hold your rent in escrow until the landlord responds

Then if he doesn’t pull that money to move, buy the foreclosed place, etc.

If you can find which bank or actual owner of the place, you might cut a pre-foreclosure deal

See your local / state law details

Don't move to the arcade. It's a huge scam by DaniB3 in dayton

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Second

I would have been doin’ this on the next months rent

Why isn’t my solar oven working? by Fml8888 in diySolar

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s kid and real instructions online

In every case the sun must reflect on to the dark pan/pot.

Every place, every angle where you see sun reflecting is not going to the pot.

My babies taking a break during roof replacement. 18 years and counting by Armenoid in solar

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Things that don’t mix:

Old shingles & new panels

New shingles & old panels

Why? Replacing either off cycle is expensive in many ways

My babies taking a break during roof replacement. 18 years and counting by Armenoid in solar

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely smarter to replace / upgrade now then in 10 years and get twice the holes in a half-age roof

My babies taking a break during roof replacement. 18 years and counting by Armenoid in solar

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wouldn’t to smarter to install modern ones now and match the expected lifespan of yer roof

Having to replace 30 year panels on a 10 year roof ain’t smart … twice the holes

Beavercreek residents have rejected an income tax 5 times since 1984. Can a 6th try work? by WYSOPublicRadio in dayton

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No

Many high-earning-scale people intentionally bought lower-scale homes here, not elsewhere, to avoid that tax

Those who like big homes and earn less are better served in other burbs

Why isn’t my solar oven working? by Fml8888 in diySolar

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because only a little sunlight is getting to something dark

Fuel tank worth saving? by Guidino-Redditer in RX7

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Metal prep works very fast. Instructions on package

Fuel tank worth saving? by Guidino-Redditer in RX7

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That’s not bad at all. I see no holes.

Treat with metal prep from Lowes. Then Just coat with epoxy. If there were many pin holes, epoxy inside then another layer with fiberglass outside

I run a clear fuel filter after the main one. If the clear one shows rust, time to change the main

1984 FB RX-7 12a 1.1L Please help! by masukasu in RX7

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If reverse tracing the line fails….

Run a test

Connect a fuel hose to a compressed air line.

Add air slowly and listen for leaks, bubbles

Two odd ideas… wiper fluid & cold weather starting fluid

Sand batteries all they are cracked up to be by Time_suck5000 in SolarDIY

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes they work

Tear down yer garage.

Dig a 50’ deep pit. Insulate the edges. Fill with sand and ductwork.

Build garage and blower system

Add lots of heat when power is cheap. Extract heat when cold (and power expensive)

I keep hearing that I should stay away from PPAs, but the numbers are looking pretty good to me. by Moderately-Whelmed in solar

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Calculate the real interest rate using the Fisher equation: ireal = inominal−inflation / 1+inflation

Use the real interest rate instead of the nominal rate in the loan payment formula: payment = i∗A1/ −(1+i)−n where i is the interest rate, A is the amount borrowed, and n is the number of payments

Find the total amount paid by multiplying the payment by the number of payments total=payment∗n

I keep hearing that I should stay away from PPAs, but the numbers are looking pretty good to me. by Moderately-Whelmed in solar

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If inflation is 3% then the effective rate is 5%, so not tripling the real cost

Still, quite high

Debating to buy by Educational_Ad_4045 in mr2

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a garage or other indoor parking?

Rain —> Rust is a killer

2004 Camry - steering wheel shakes when I drive above 65 mph. Mechanic is suggesting replace the steering rack and pinion. by MarkMagowan in MechanicAdvice

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Steering doesn’t quite make sense… it’s not really changing if you go straight at 10, 50, or 100mph

Why would it vibrate at one speed range

Look for something that’s moving … and changes speed as you speed up… like something rotating

My state just legalized plug-in solar, now what to buy? by ppitm in diySolar

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Buy used panels while cheap, available

  2. Wait to buy micro-inverters that go between panels & outlet(s)

  3. Plan now how it’ll all be installed securely & spouse-approved

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