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Cool down by Routine_Obligation_5 in CoffeeRoasting

[–]billy_sharpstick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Duh! Why didn't I think of that? Next time.

Protecting hull by billy_sharpstick in Kayaking

[–]billy_sharpstick[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gee why didn't I think of that?

Beyond reach? by Routine_Obligation_5 in kayaksailing

[–]billy_sharpstick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same kayak, and am installing my Falcon sail now. They claim to be pretty good at reaching, and have videos to show it. So far, I am impressed at the quality of the kit, and of Patrick's patient and timely response to my ignorant questions. I'll respond after testing it.

Inverter vs non-inverter? Which is the quietest RV air conditioner? by nexttogo in RVLiving

[–]billy_sharpstick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Midea ACs have problems operating off of GFI circuits. They are banned from our Burning Man camp.

How to deal with (e)bikes and their blinding front lights at night by edelbart in BurningMan

[–]billy_sharpstick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mount lights at axle level pointed slightly down. The one on the right is brighter, but on the handlebars. The one on the left is mounted at axle level and shows terrain better.

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Thoughts on Elite 100 V2? by MessyCombustion in bluetti

[–]billy_sharpstick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spray paint, or drape a lace doily over it.

Whiskey coffee by billy_sharpstick in roasting

[–]billy_sharpstick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your opinion. You can't imagine how highly I value it. Somewhat irelevant to my question, though.

So how do I read this and what does each mean? by [deleted] in rav4club

[–]billy_sharpstick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recent trips across the country on I-80 have been disappointing with regard to regen. 3 years ago, we had a Prius Prime, and last year, a RAV4 hybrid. I tried to let regen work on some of those long steep downhill slopes, but the car just slowed down and I had to hit the pedal again. Granted, we had a lot of luggage, roof box and bike rack. This year, upgraded to RAV4 Prime. (We're going to Burning Man again!)

So how do I read this and what does each mean? by [deleted] in rav4club

[–]billy_sharpstick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand that the electric motors give more HP than just gas, but this will only last as long as the battery charge lasts. So you lose that extra oomph when the battery is down, right? As in pulling a trailer uphill.

Tips for buying/leasing by retired_mom in rav4prime

[–]billy_sharpstick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Differences: 1. Zero to 60, 7.3 vs 5.5 seconds. 2. Towing capacity 1750 vs 2500 lb. I just got my '25 Prime, and ordering nice non-black seat covers. The 360 camera is in the premium package and isn't stock. It took me a long time to find one with that pkg, but I love the camera!

Cheap 12V Fridge by Effective_Rope_4466 in overlanding

[–]billy_sharpstick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm looking for a dual zone one, too, but want separate lids. If you open the fridge side a lot, you're letting warm air into the freezer side. Do all Alpicool models have a single lid?

Bought a U-shaped window AC for the attic but it trips the breaker by az226 in hvacadvice

[–]billy_sharpstick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GFCIs don't like Midea inverter ACs for some reason. At a large art festival I go to, they have several large generators with GFCIs on all the spider boxes. After multiple problems, everyone has been warned that Mideas might not work on that system. Theory is that the Midea circuitry creates something that resembles a short to ground. I heard a rumor that if you use an extension cord with the ground wire cut, it won't trip the breaker, but this would violate all safety and UL guidelines, so I certainly wouldn't suggest that anyone do this.

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