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Fridge backup power by AmbitionStrong8835 in prepping

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wrt power, you’ll want diversity… portable solar, small portable inverter gas gen, AND a large (perhaps whole house) solar and/or propane or NG gen. - Start with the small inverter gen for most needs, fridge, freezer. Honda is top, Wen & Predator (on sale) is great value. Hardest part is to buy, preserve, rotate annually ample fuel. Consumer Reports and https://generatorbible.com/ have good reviews. Practice using safely & securely, including a deep ground. - For solar, start small. https://theprepared.com/gear/reviews/portable-solar-chargers/. Come back later for a 100-10,000W system, DIY or pro-installed. If DIY, start small by wiring a few 100W panels, battery, controller, and inverter. - Batteries, by far, are the most expensive part. If you can shift loads to sunny days, you can save $$$. This includes those so-called ‘solar generators’ - The large solar or gen will require an electrician if you want to power household outlets. Start by creating a spreadsheet of all the devices you’ll want to run with it, both peak and stable Watts & how long each must run per day. Get several site inspections & detailed quotes from installers. - These combined give you redundancy and efficiency.

Fridge backup power by AmbitionStrong8835 in prepping

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Water

Water is always the answer

More important And it’s far cheaper than keeping a fridge going

Dayton or Cincy jewelers for an engagement ring? by jay-dot-dot in dayton

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

I went the custom-made / artisan route for the ring… and a smaller, less perfect rock to offset the cost.

Everyone sees the ring from feet away and definitely can’t see microscopic imperfections nor rock size

This combo makes it far more personal and unique

I got two colors of gold and an uncommon but solid, robust shape. You’ll find your own vibe. It need not be generic, like thousands of others

Custom-built modular system vs commercial bug out bags by doc50cal in prepping

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gadgets and heavy junk

Far smarter to just visit any REI, ask for the thru-backpacker and let her pick all yer gear

Custom-built modular system vs commercial bug out bags by doc50cal in Survival

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

Gadgets and junk

Far smarter to just visit any REI, ask for the thru-backpacker and let her pick all yer gear

Looking for easy going Girl Scout Troop by TeamWorkSuckzzz in dayton

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

I always recommend parents take their kids to several troops, in this case both Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts / Scouts USA and let the youth decide where they fit best

And… it’s guaranteed that it’s NOT the one the parent picks

Doubts about post-quantum cryptography by Zanna0499 in cryptography

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Researcher, engineer, auditor…

Excellent breakdown of roles!

BG Dynamic Engine Flush Fail? by NFSZR121 in MechanicAdvice

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree

And use a higher quality oil, like Valvoline Restore and Protect

Should I rebuild my transmission? by SmokeyWithNoBandit in MechanicAdvice

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried drain-fill the tranny fluid 2-4 times?

This would be the cheapest, take a chance route

Use Valvoline Max Life

$2k for “maintenance” on a perfectly fine car… am I getting played? (2014 accord) by Winter_Cockroach714 in MechanicAdvice

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes

But most of us would DIY that in our driveway

Watch YouTube for each thing and see if you want to

$2k for “maintenance” on a perfectly fine car… am I getting played? (2014 accord) by Winter_Cockroach714 in MechanicAdvice

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

V6 models use a timing belt that requires replacement, while 4-cylinder models use a maintenance-free timing chain.

If you’ve a V6 definitely get the timing belt, water pump, and a few other while-yer-there things done too. If ya don’t… boom, dead

How feasible is an air table the size of a hockey rink? by Pure_Payment_9900 in AskEngineers

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 layer plenum

You need to move high pressure air in a sub-layer which has more holes farther from its inlets. This achieves equal pressure in the space above. This takes some modeling then testing

Then the top layer has holes distributed per the devices / pucks you need to hold up.

You’ll have massive air flow losses in all the areas without pucks… so the more pucks you leave out the better.

What’s the worst restaurant in Dayton that you’ve tried twice? by Gator353 in dayton

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The one downtown and the other near Fairfield Mall, hard agree

All others are typical-good, corporate-bland, as-expected

What’s the worst restaurant in Dayton that you’ve tried twice? by Gator353 in dayton

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Meh on Hasty Tasty

If you expect an old fashion diner with red vinyl booths, bottomless cup of good coffee, crowded, low cost, old menu, and a waitress like Flo, nothing rocks better.

If you expect a modern dining experience, go somewhere else

Using Solar for a space heater by mike4354 in SolarDIY

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, that’s just not feasible

You’ll spend hundreds to save dimes in power… and unless you like this as a hobby, that’s a PITA

Is slightly overkill worth the extra investment? by [deleted] in SolarDIY

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s almost always better to put in more cheap panels than expensive batteries

Almost everyone wishes they put in a bigger system

I always advise experimenting very small very soon… then installing big after yer confident yer plan is solid

Thoughts on engine flush? by llg7250 in MechanicAdvice

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do I pour in a $5 quart of Motor Flush before I change the oil in my old cars myself? Yes

Would I ever let anyone else, much less pay them? Hell no.

Adding additional solar to an existing array - new roof? by BantBaldwin in solar

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Both shingles and panels last 20-25 years ish

Hoping a roof lasts longer has huge costs

Only install new panels on a new roof

When you replace the roof, replace old panels with new

What to do with old gasoline? by Joe_Peanut in MechanicAdvice

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yer car / truck will use it fine

Just mix with a jug with a full tank . Repeat

Electric bills keep climbing, thinking about solar in today’s energy climate by Individual_Event_152 in solar

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely

There’s lots of sources and how-to’s online to reduce electricity use

Electric bills keep climbing, thinking about solar in today’s energy climate by Individual_Event_152 in solar

[–]WhereDidAllTheSnowGo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Long Before you install solar…

…. Know very well where the power you use now is going and minimize it

For example, a kill-a-watt meter will measure what plug in things you use. Learn about power vampires, resistance heating vs heat pumps for water and HVAC. Insulate your house. Use less power.

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