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    BBQ Smoker Project

    Right at a year ago, I started a BBQ trailer project. It's pretty much done now- just have some electrical gadgets to install, and build a canopy over it. Full build thread on thesmokering bbq forum here...
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    Solder Vs Crimp

    Na, just kidding :)
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    Smoke Free, Day 2,572

    Yeah, haven't been here in a while. How's everyone? Thought I'd throw that out there if anyone is a few weeks into quitting, having trouble- stick with it!
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    Smoke Free. Day 1,826

    Yeah, I'm still proud of it.
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    Restoration of a 31" DeepVee

    I figure about 4 weeks from tear down until it's back in the water. Progress tracking here: http://noelmg.smugmug.com/gallery/5431185_WGoaH#333203513_xRR9H
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    AC / DC Amp Meter Question

    Riddle me this.... I have a string of 130 VDC batteries. (10 12v batteries at full 13.0 charge) I hook up a Standard 120vac Lightbulb. It burns just fine. Clamp Amp meter reads nothing. -this same meter, when clamped around the wire and hooked to AC, shows the .83 amps that it is pulling...
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    Smoke Free. Day 1,461

    Yeah, I'm still proud of it. :) How's my iboats support group doing?
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    More small engine questions... what wires do what?

    I'm pretty green at small engines. Picked up a 10hp Vertical shaft briggs today, Electric start.. 220707 0641-01 Online documentation is pretty lacking. What's the usual wiring on one of these fellers?
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    Want to add capacity to a UPS

    Getting along on my Whole House Electronic UPS project... Circuit ran to each room of the house that goes to a central cabinet in the basement. Each outlet is Grey to distinguish it from the others. I have 8 90AH batteries, And a Minuteman 2200r UPS that runs on 48v. It is made with 12ah...
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    Looking for a towable for non-swimmers....

    Today was our first time out with a towable. My wife would go out with the 2 kids one at a time, 7.5yo and a 2.5yo... 7year old is no where near ready to go by himself. Looking for a stable towable that 2 people can sit in. Looking for something that can get up on plane without swamping the...
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    Fire/Security alarm gurus?

    I upgraded all my smoke detectors in the house to the usual 120v with signal wire between them, one goes off, they all go off. I have a detached shop, I would like to add to the system, but I can't put a regular smoke detector out there due to all the dust. What's the best way to tie the 2...
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    Back into Boating!

    After 3 years boat-less, getting back ! Wednesday going to take a wet test on an '89 Celebrity 181 Bowrider. 4.3 with 200 hours on the new engine. Alpha with SS prop. Buying from a very good friend that truely knows how to take care of what he owns. ....Last boat was a '89 Celebrity 210...
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    House Remodel pictures

    I havn't been around much, but maybe some of these pictures will show why.... For a lot of the progress pictures, you can check out the 3 galleries here: http://noelmg.smugmug.com/House%20Progress But here are a few before/afters Dining Room Before: When I moved into the house, we walled...
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    DIY generator.... idle control?

    toying around with home brew generator idea some more.... 10kw generator head can be had for about $300 18hp used lawn mowers can be had for very little as well.... Putting everything to gether is pretty strait forward, but rpm controll is what I'm having trouble finding. How do you get...
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    laptop battery discharging

    old dell insperion laptop, it has been hollding a charge great, would get an hour out of it no problem. the other day, it just quit charging. in the power properties, it shows the battery as "discharging" I'm typing on it right now hooked up to the wall. I'm pretty green at laptops.
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    How to raise alternator Voltage?

    I have a 48v battery bank (54V Float) That I would like to rig up an alternator to charge. Looking to get 40amps DC at 54v Can you run regular alternators in series? or modify to get a higher voltage?
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    Hoosier snowman....

    As I'm giving my wife and daughter a ride back up the hill... "so this is how hoosiers build snowmen?"
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    Kitchen lighting suggestions?

    Were almost done with the kitchen remodel... Cabinets should be in next week, I'm finishing up the wiring right now. Cabinets are full height on the ends, low in the middle with no upper bulkhead. Any suggestions to types of ambient lighting? Rope, Flourecent, LED, LV? I'm just not sure what...
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    Ever rent an RV?

    Going to a trade show later this year in Fargo ND, coming from St. Louis. Bringing the family, so thinking of renting an RV for an easier drive up and still be able to bring our trailer. Any advice or recomendations? Who's the travelocity of rv dealers?
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    Smoke Free Day 1,062

    It can be done for any of you that may decide now is your time of motivation.
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