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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Trailer tires..
    I have had a number of failures when I did 1000 mile round trips from LA to Tahoe. I have some Chinese Tow-Master where the tread ripped...
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    bruceb58 reacted to dingbat's post in the thread Trailer tires. with Like Like.
    I’ve only had one tire failure on a trailer in 30+ years. Cut a corner too sharp, blowing the sidewall out in the process on the way to...
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Trailer tires..
    The ones in the size I need are made in China...at least 2 years ago when I bought them!
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Trailer tires..
    On any trailer that I put significant miles on, only Goodyear Endurance or Maxxis. If I am just putting on 25 to 50 miles a year as my...
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    bruceb58 reacted to Lou C's post in the thread I HATE AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMPS! with Like Like.
    I think a simple float switch as long as not prone to fouling with debris is simpler and better!
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Lithium ion batteries.
    Here is one example....if one cell was 0.5V higher than all the others, the BMS would stop ALL charging once that cell reached it's max...
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Proper Oil For Oil Bath Hubs.
    The oil bath versions used 75w-90 gar oil so 50W engine oil is actually higher viscosity.
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Lithium ion batteries.
    its 14.2 to 14.4V that is the magic number. 14.0 may not be enough to kick off balancing...which you need to have happen at least monthly.
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Lithium ion batteries.
    I just looked at the manual for that charger. I would personally use the custom profile, set the max voltage to 14.4V vs 14.6V and set...
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Lithium ion batteries.
    The charging profile for a lithium battery is actually very simple. Bulk charge until absorption voltage of between 14.0V and 14.4V...
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Lithium ion batteries.
    WOW...you are pretty clueless! You don't know what you are talking about so maybe you should just stop!
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Lithium ion batteries.
    If your trolling motor uses 24V or higher voltage. Buy the lithium battery with the actual voltage you need instead of putting multiple...
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Lithium ion batteries.
    LIPO batteries are a different story. We are talking about LiFePO4 batteries here. LIPO(lithium polymer) batteries are the ones commonly...
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread DeWalt corded drill DW106 Type-2 keyless chuck, bits slipping out?.
    My cordless drill is WAY more powerful than any corded drill I ever owned. I can drill through steel easily.
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Lithium ion batteries.
    You won't get a fire if you charge with a lead acid charger. The worst that would happen is that it wouldn't get fully charged. A...
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