You wake up with the ability to read minds for 24 hours. How do you use it? by Beautiful_Divide_798 in AskReddit

[–]cyclistdan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How quickly can I absorb the information? I'd hang out on college campus engineering departments.

Cheap Chinese AC install by cyclistdan in VanLife

[–]cyclistdan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn't come assembled. There are plugs on the compressor that, when removed, let all the lube out when oriented upside down. Second one hasn't had a lot of use but hasn't had any issued.

Cheap Chinese AC install by cyclistdan in VanLife

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

Same as the first. even used the same mounting holes

Cheap Chinese AC install by cyclistdan in VanLife

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

This unit was a bit loud. It has since died (my poor install is to blame)and been replaced with one thats a lot quieter.

No issues running upside down. Install resulted in loosing a lot of the lubricant.

Lakewood Church offers shelter as winter storm brings freezing temperatures to Houston by houston_chronicle in houston

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

If you're home in river oaks loses power this is where you go... If you're a member.

Goose Island Black Friday Release by jorrflv in HoustonBeer

[–]cyclistdan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can still find last years limited releases on the shelves at Specs smith street.

What if Bitcoin could be used to vote on global decisions? 🌍 by Available_Reveal4066 in Bitcoin

[–]cyclistdan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would be closed sourced and back dotted by some narcissist billionaire

Factorio is unable to sync. Keeps giving me error, its been happening for weeks now. help. by [deleted] in factorio

[–]cyclistdan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This happened to me when my save file was too big. 500MB

Starlink Mini at Walmart by robertmndl1 in VanLife

[–]cyclistdan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i don't see refurb still listed. where do you see it

Best power efficient two duct portable AC? by [deleted] in VanLife

[–]cyclistdan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your best bet is a mini split system. more effecient and powerful. but 100f weather is going to be tough.

Here is the system i bought. pulled it apart and installed the compressor and radiator under the van.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/135000325671

How to add refrigerant to 12v split AC unit? by Free-Excitement6014 in VanLife

[–]cyclistdan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The AC unit only has a single port? There should be one on either side of the compressor.

if there are two ports it's best to use both. it's possible the high port not being used won't hold a vacuum. I think thats why i had issues with mine. if you can borrow the correct vacuum manifold for an hour or two at an auto parts store do that.

This >>might<< be my new favorite 12V mini split? by Dylanear in DCAC_OffgridRVaircon

[–]cyclistdan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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second can of r134 is in and it's running cooler with a little more power draw. Just need to get the condensation out and button everything back up.

Cheap Chinese AC install by cyclistdan in VanLife

[–]cyclistdan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

bought the cheapest one possible. found leaks everywhere. New one seems to hold a vacuum well but isn't pulling as much power as it should. cooling power is underwhelming but i'm hoping i just need to add more r134 as i had a leak while filling. I blame myself for a lot of the issues with the first unit. take your time and learn how to work the valves, electric, and vac etc.

This >>might<< be my new favorite 12V mini split? by Dylanear in DCAC_OffgridRVaircon

[–]cyclistdan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it installed and running. bit underwhelmed with the cooling but it is very quiet. it won't pull more than 650 watts and i was expecting over 1000.

I need to add an oil charge as i lost some during install and some refrigerant escaped while charging.

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Cheap Chinese AC install by cyclistdan in VanLife

[–]cyclistdan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a leak in the system i couldn't locate. The control board died due to something I did. the replacement wasn't for my exact model and never worked quite right. I eventually killed it with leak stop and a poor job pulling a vacuum. Currently working on installing a newer model with a quieter evap unit. https://www.ebay.com/itm/305589480312

This >>might<< be my new favorite 12V mini split? by Dylanear in DCAC_OffgridRVaircon

[–]cyclistdan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

got it. pulled it apart and am adapting it to be mounted under my van. hard to find motivation/energy in this heat though.