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    laser level Motovera

    I got this laser level on Amazon for about 35$..This Old House did a review on it and said it was pretty good for the money. It has a green level. Don't ever look right at these lasers..they are Bad for eyes.. anyway..the level is self leveling....the laser comes out of the device about 1.5...
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    60 ft

    of course it would be in conduit..300v DC. 6-7 390 watt in series ..
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    60 ft

    is 10 ga solid copper romex ok for a 60 ft run..?300 volts dc. 11 amps
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    watch out for Cal solar business crap

    I ordered over a grand from one of the big 3 solar warehouses in Cal. I paid a stupid 340$ for shipping but thats American larceny. They call back and run that lame fishing scam about the truck might not have a lift gate and how I might have to pay all over again if the driver didn't want to...
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    240v AC check pump surge

    If I want to check the max amps when my Franklin submersible 1 hp pump starts , 100 ft well and another 100 ft wire to panel.... I should check 1 hot wire at a time, no? Should I do it at the well(easier) or at the control box inside..?
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    looking for panels in Butte MT

    Who is doing close outs now with cheap shipping to Montana? And coupon codes..?? I see the A1 Solar stuff but they want 10 panels minimum. Give me a lead...
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    new off grid for summer 24

    I was hoping to see some good competition to the 6000 xp this summer due to its popularity.....but what happens if some crazy big earthquake or similar totally screws up the world supply chain ,maybe like the Madrid fault ripping in pieces...or giant waves washing out a quarter of California, or...
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    looking for panels in Butte MT

    Need new or used panels in the general area. There must be some around. Or if you are within 500 miles maybe we can work out a shipping deal for a few.Flexible.
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    stone wheel mills for home wheat grinding

    Which wheat and grain mill can really do fine flour ,maybe with a sifting screen too, that is for homeowners and is under 700$....?
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    Eg4 6000xp off grid

    and they raised the price on the 6000. I am waiting to see what comes out soon that is cheaper.
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    Montana panels

    Anyone selling used or a few new extras around Idaho Falls or Butte MT?300+ watts
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    incandescent computer monitors

    Some people have diode light source extreme intolerance. It just doesn't work looking at diode sourced screens. Has anyone found alternatives or other ideas for using screens even if they lack modern screen dynamics..?
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    power supply

    and when I max out the current on the current knob the voltage will stay to what I put it at?? that's important..
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    power supply

    This DC power supply is the cheap kind that switches between voltage and current by turning the dials in a certain way... I don't use it for current but am curious about something....You get the voltage screen at first by turning the current knob a little bit... and then you set the voltage for...
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    disc brake for bicycle

    I have a Specialized mountain style bike..18 speed. The front drum brake sucks. Can I replace just the front brake with a disc brake using the same cable modified for disc...???any suggestions for a kit etc...
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