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    RV style pump to fill a 86 gallon bladder tank?

    Been using a Johnson 64534 Washdown Pump 12v 5.2gpm to pressurize our bladder pressure tank at 70 PSI for the last 13 years. Works great!!!
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    Can an 800 sq. ft. Cabin be Cooled with One Window AC Unit?

    We have been cooling a 2000 sq ft home for the last 20 years with a single window a/c for the last 20 years. It gets to 100F here in the summer. We have it mounted near the ceiling upstairs. We have an open floorplan upstairs.
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    Backup down under

    Do you have any wind power? This would be interesting to see how the system would react with wind added to the mix.
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    Harbor Freight Drummond Brand Shallow Well Pump. Anyone have experience? Startup current draw? (rated 10A @ 120vac)

    Small tank Larger Tank these are usually available locally up to 120 gallons. Washdown Pump This pump has a built in pressure switch and an easy clean inlet screen. I have been very happy with it's performance and longevity. The pump usually turns on about once a weekend. This depends on...
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    Harbor Freight Drummond Brand Shallow Well Pump. Anyone have experience? Startup current draw? (rated 10A @ 120vac)

    I use a 12v washdown pump that puts out 5+ GPM at 70 PSI with a pressure tank to keep the pump from turning off and on all the time. I use a small tank on my trailer and a 80 gallon tank on my off grid cabin. Both pumps have lasted 10+ years.
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    Pure Outdoor by Monoprice Portable Fridge/Freezer, 30 Liter with LG Compressor (open box) $329.99

    Ran across this review from a Costco customer who purchased. ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars. · 2 years ago False Advertising Costco and Massimo website advertise the cooler as having a LG Compressor but I can see from the vent of the cooler that...
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    LiFePO4 and PMA Wind Generator

    Wiring diagram would be awesome
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    Battery inverter to preheat diesel engine

    Do you have cellular service where the unit is located? I have a possible solution if you can get an internet connection.
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    DIY Transfer Switch Off-Grid Mixed Voltages????

    I currently have a DIY transfer switch between my 120v Inverter and 120v generator using one of these. It has worked good for my application. I am changing to a new generator that produces 240v along with a new breaker box that can accommodate the 240v. I need help figuring out how to make a...
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    Best mppt charge controller for LiFePO4?

    I have been running a Morningstar Mppt for about 12 years now without a burp. They have very low operating consumption and very high reliability.
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    Finally found a LiFePO4 BMS with Low-temp Charging Protection

    Did you ever get an answer? Mine have the UART and RS485 plugs. I was hoping to monitor all 4 BMS's remotely via internet. Using a raspberry
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    Finally found a LiFePO4 BMS with Low-temp Charging Protection

    Google does not find RECOM R-28E5.0-0.5
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    EPEVER MPPT not working right, HELP!

    Wondering if it is a Firmware issue. What firmware version are, those that are having a problem, running?
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    LiFePO4 heating pad for cold temperatures

    There are lots of little Chinese components that can fail in that electronic device vs a thermo-mechanical device that has decades of dependability under its hood. I like, not depending on relays, 10k sensors and circuit boards put together by 10 year old children. I know I can't avoid...
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    LiFePO4 heating pad for cold temperatures

    It has a NO and NC set of contacts.
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