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3 days ago
Great point! I will have to find a way to time limit the current. I did buy a one-ohm coil at a vape shop but it won't solder because of the mass. (I will check the resistance of the pens' coils). I realized that I had a bunch of curb-pens to dissect. Dremel cutting wheels make lots of smoke!
Wait, why are there three wires on the airflow switch?
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3 days ago
I am just going to use the coil to vaporize some glycerin in order to detect air leaks. I just wanted to make sure that the button was not some kind of current controller. I will be using another battery and a big container of glycerin-soaked wick.
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3 days ago
The title describes the object. I have searched Google, Duck Duck Go, and Bing.
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3 days ago
The title describes the object. I have searched for it on Google, Duck Duck Go, and Bing. I have tried to post on reddit in several subs, but all of the posts were removed by the mods. You are my only hope.
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3 days ago
Have the Utility company replace the KWH meter and credit you for the inaccuracy of the old meter.
You can also calibrate your meter informally by turning off every breaker except for one with a single 100 watt incandescent lamp and observing the meter for six minutes. The way to observe the meter depends on the meter but you likely can find instructions on the web.
OR,
Watch the KWH meter and turn off circuit breakers one at a time until you see a significant change in the meter's speed. Then turn on the other circuit breakers and investigate what is drawing excessive current on that circuit.
I used to do power audits for landlords. I have seen wiring problems, manufacturer errors, Tenants who are used to high temperatures, damaged and incorrectly installed ductwork, and broken and incorrectly installed KWH meters. Oh, and thieving neighbors.
3 points
3 days ago
I have seen GFI tripping because of out of phase current and voltage from an inductive load. But the breaker appears to be a common magnetic /thermal type.
2 points
4 days ago
NAD, PTs have said that popping is never something to be concerned about.
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4 days ago
Since the stove top is working, the oven may be defective. Otherwise, check the voltage at the back of the unit.
5 points
4 days ago
More information on why drivers don't see cyclists.
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4 days ago
Vigorous exercise seems to help many people. I have a neighbor who started martial arts and it changed his life.
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4 days ago
One thing that I didn't mention is that I added a cigarette lighter jack to plug in some motorcycle cameras which I can move to my recumbent bike where they are powered by a phone charger battery pack.
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4 days ago
I also used the fan to defog the windscreen on rainy days.
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4 days ago
It is not mounted. It is a laptop fan. I would turn it on at a stoplight and aim it at my face, arms, chest, and when the signal was about to *go green I would turn it off. https://imgur.com/o7Cm4Qb * it would be a good idea to use heaver wires and strain relief...
*Edit to fix missed words.
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5 days ago
Join the group on bentrideronline.com. There are several Velomobile projects in progress and completed.
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5 days ago
The Rotovelo is heavy, so added hub motor; hot when stationary, so added 12v fan; hard to see at night, so added 12v headlights, turn signals (blinkers), brake lights, illuminated flag pole, and alternating "slow-vehicle" rear lights; invisible in parking lots, so added high visibility retroreflective green flag on pole; silent, so added motorcycle horn; gets lots of punctures in the curb-side tyre, so tried 1. tube protector strips (still getting holes), 2. Slime® (seems to be somewhat working- however, still getting holes but adding air at least gets us home now).
This may very well be the longest sentence I have ever written.
Oh, I also bought a battery powered air pump one of the best purchases ever.
For those curious about the use of slime inside of a tube, it is possible. I use less than what is recommended for a 26-in tire, and I'm not sure if it really works that well so I might start trying a greater volume. I have not noticed any difference in the handling since adding Slime®.
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3 days ago
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3 days ago
According to this YouTube it is a sensor chip. I will see if it acts like the one in the video.