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    Dangerous junk

    In another thread about bus bar I started down a rabbit hole. So I'm going to talk about junk here. This is all junk leave it alone..... We can zoom in good on this ebay auction stuff. This switch is junk its worthless and its made of asbestos and lead paint. You can see the asbestos fibers in...
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    Class J fuses for battery bank

    I have a question for the fusing experts. I stripped out an Exide 300 amp battery charger ( 90 volt 300 amp ) This originally charged Loco batteries. I salvaged A KD molded case switch rated at 400 amps, saved the bridge, fuse holders, metering, and some assorted other bits. I in the past made...
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    Construction methods

    I recently became aware of some alternative code compliant home construction methods. I'm interested in hearing if anyone has used any of these new material saving methods for home construction, or just opinions from people in the building tades or just with experience...
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    reduced voltage starter for fridge

    Giving some thought to things. I have not posted a while but a question has been in my head for a while. Has anyone tried a soft start on a conventional fridge compressor and had good results? I have not heard much good said about it.... Next question do I need a soft start? Any thoughts on...
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    Poo law in NZ campers

    Just thumbing over the Manchester Guardian and found this disheartening story Shame on the poopers, you don’t have to be a rocket surgeon to know its inappropriate to leave a a lawn cigar out where it’s public health issue and disgusting. Does it really have to come down to federal legislation...
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    NiCad anyone

    I don't think I have seen a single thread here about NiCad storage cells. I have lot of experience with station batteries and electric trucks that use NiCad. Pretty safe and reliable, but the ones I used were expensive station or aircraft batteries. Are there any good options in flooded cell...
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