Jaydrvr
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22 minutes ago, GlennWest said:
Hadn't thought of the auto former. With #1 copper, I will have little loss. If I ran #6 I would have a 8 volt loss. At what loss will appliances suffer?
You only run into the voltage drop at maximum amperage draw. How often does that happen? Some appliances will suffer shorter life, some don't really care. Jay
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54 minutes ago, GlennWest said:
Don't understand your comment. I was just stating our power usage. It is lower than most due to our mini splits. I have a 200 amp service. If I need more I can always put a small building at the pole. Not limiting anything.
He's just saying it's a lot easier to put larger gauge wire in now, than to come back later and dig it all up to swap it out. I agree. Cheap insurance. Jay
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1 hour ago, GlennWest said:
As we know our 50 amp cord is #6. To move my current utility pole will be in the thousands. If use current location, need taller post is all, very little cost. Extend mast and hook up down payment. But need to run my 50 amp service app 300 feet. So any idea what size I need.
I assumed with 50 amp you're planning a 120 volt system? That calculates out to 1 awg when using copper. That yields 3.10% voltage drop, which is decent. Jay
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1 hour ago, Barbaraok said:
Linda, for something like this you just check Medicare, they will take your Medicare Advantage card, so no worries.
Smaller counties that don't have large hospital systems and large number of care homes were able to get through their 1A group faster.
But they also get fewer doses, often a lot less doses, so probably not. At least that's observed here in FL. Jay
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1 hour ago, 2gypsies said:
I believe it's FREE.
The vaccine is free, but the administration may not be. Jay
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48 minutes ago, GlennWest said:
Retired I see standard decuctations as the way to go. But when I work just my church donations is app 10,000. Then my travel, meals, rv site, all deductable also.
Those are typically apples and oranges. The travel expenses should be 100% deductible on your Schedule C, while charitables are calculated against your standard deduction. Jay
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19 minutes ago, Kirk W said:
Your story just verifies something that I have said many times. Most people do not do a complete examination of things before they choose a state for domicile. What of estate laws in the states that you have been in so far? There are many legal issues as well as taxes and fees.
What states require you to report purchases made in other states or non-sales tax states? I have never heard of that one before.
Ohio requires it. It's a line item on the annual state income tax form. Jay
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28 minutes ago, packnrat said:
truck washers use a vary caustic soap. so be careful there.
I always have them hold the brightener. Jay
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The governor of FL was recently very specific about including temporary and seasonal visitors as well as permanent residents, although no specific timetable was given. Jay
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56 minutes ago, sandsys said:
I wonder if that's when they reset prices based on what's being delivered?
Linda
No, they reset prices on the fly -- as long as the computer isn't on the fritz.. Jay
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28 minutes ago, Barbaraok said:
All I know is that I have been at a Pilot when NOT one truck was pumping while the tanker was filling a tank. We were in line and everyone was standing around. Took about 10 minutes and then everyone started pumping again and soon we moved up and could fuel up.
BTW, to tell what a tanker is carrying, look at the red placard on the truck. If the number is 1203, it is gasoline, if it is 1202 (or 1993) it is diesel. And don't ask why there are 2 possible numbers for diesel.
Did you ask WHY no-one was pumping? Sounds like a computer reset to me. When the pumps won't activate because the computer won't let them, the only fix is a computer reset. During that process, no-one pumps because the pumps aren't working. That's the only time I've ever been at a fuel stop when not a single pump was in use. Jay
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34 minutes ago, Nwcid said:
Your description makes sense. Thank you.
Your image link is bad.
The link works for me. Sorry.
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1 hour ago, Nwcid said:
Do you run your commercial plug to the back of the truck and put the Jackalopee there when needed?
I was planning on mounting the Jackalopee on/in the cab and running RV wiring to the tail of the truck and putting in an RV receptacle.
For the controller, the Prodigy is as plug and play as the Direct Link. I still have to run the same amount of wires to power and to the Jackalopee. The only difference is the the Prodigy is activated on inertia where the Direct Link is "computer" controlled.
https://i.imgur.com/eHP4W4rl.jpg
This is my temporary setup. I'm working on the permanent solution, but not there yet. Still using the same location. Jay
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1 hour ago, Nwcid said:
Do you run your commercial plug to the back of the truck and put the Jackalopee there when needed?
I was planning on mounting the Jackalopee on/in the cab and running RV wiring to the tail of the truck and putting in an RV receptacle.
For the controller, the Prodigy is as plug and play as the Direct Link. I still have to run the same amount of wires to power and to the Jackalopee. The only difference is the the Prodigy is activated on inertia where the Direct Link is "computer" controlled.
I'll try to post a pic, but it's hard to do on the phone. I mount my temporary box on the frame near the commercial fifth wheel and plug the commercial cable from the truck into it. I haven't changed anything on my truck's electrical hookup. Jay
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I just have mine in a box which I attach when I'm towing the fiver. The commercial cable plugs into the front of it and the fiver cable plugs into the back side of it. I like not changing anything on the tractor side of things. Re the Tuson DirectLink, it's a little pricey, but it's plug'n play easy.. Works really well. Jay
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56 minutes ago, Barbaraok said:
Have been through many truck stops where I've seen all the trucks stop filling as the guy starts pumping the diesel. Lore, maybe. Should all the filters take care of it, yes, but depending on time of year, how much rain they've had, how careful they are, etc., I just get in line and sit and wait until the trucks in front have decided it is ok and let them fuel up, then I'll fuel up. If the truck stop is big enough, they don't pump out of the tank filled that day, but let it sit and switch to that one the next day or two.
I've pumped maybe....200,000 gallons (just an educated guess) of diesel over the years, mostly at highway truck stops, often with tankers dropping their load. I can't remember ever seeing anyone stopping to wait for that. Had they done that, there would be unhappy drivers behind them impatiently demanding they move along. The busier fuel stops are dropping fuel almost continually, in order to keep up with demand. Only one time can I remember thinking I had a fuel problem, but it turned out to be an electrical issue. The sheer quantity of fuel being pumped tends to insure a fresh and clean supply. Jay
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1 hour ago, Randyretired said:
The drug companies certainly were spectacular. For weeks ahead of the approval the press even stated that approval is virtually approved and gave percentages of how well the vaccines were working. Obviously the drug companies did a fabulous job of assembling the data. Enough so that the UK approved it a week before the US. While a week wouldn't seem like much over a million more people contracted covid during that time and hundreds died. Did the UK know something the FDA didn't? Since each came to the same conclusion are we saying the UK didn't do due diligence? After the committee voted for approval there was another delay until management signed off. These timeframes are short but it is hard for many to understand a week more to come to the same conclusion.
The difference in timing between the UK and the US is that the UK was in the loop from the beginning. They didn't rush it or shortcut anything. They just kept up to date with the data as it came in, so they were prepared to make a quick determination. The US FDA started a couple weeks ago with a blank sheet of paper, so of course it took some time to go through all the data and check it. Given the massive size and inherent inertia of the FDA, I think they did reasonably well. Jay
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I'm using several mini storage locations in north central-ish FL that run about $50/month. Of course, no hookups.. Many mini storage places have vehicle storage, but one needs to check them for accessibility. Jay
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Discussion about proper wire termination.
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This looks like a decent one.
https://shop.marinehowto.com/products/controlled-cycle-heat-shrink-crimp-tool
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12 minutes ago, SuiteSuccess said:
Planning on getting some of these. Have a good ratchet crimper but it’s hard to get in tight places.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Channellock-9-1-2-in-Crimping-Pliers-909/202304949
Those look like they might penetrate the insulation. You'll want to find ones that are like a shallow "C" on both sides, so they don't cut the insulation. Jay
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2 hours ago, SuiteSuccess said:
Think I found what I need. Ancor heat shrink, step down butt connectors. Jay, you’re right pricey but looks like it is quality.
Quality is a great thing. Jay
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58 minutes ago, SuiteSuccess said:
Thank you Jay. I have been using the “Ideal” brand from the box stores but like. I said, not ideal (pun intended ). Have heard Ancor brand is good.
Ancor is definitely a premium product in every way. Never been unhappy with it, other than the seriously premium price. Jay
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19 minutes ago, SuiteSuccess said:
Recommendations for best brands of heat shrink butt splice, terminal rings, etc. Having trouble with the insulated connectors from HD/Lowes tearing with crimping. Heard nylon much less likely to tear.
https://www.genuinedealz.com/ Great outfit, great service, great products, great prices. I've been using them since they were a tiny eBay presence many years ago. Still completely satisfied. You do need to use the appropriate crimper when using heat shrink connectors.. Not that I always do.... Jay
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Since you're cooking with electric, those appliances don't care much about voltage drop. Any resistive device doesn't much care about voltage drop, but your mini splits and microwave might. Jay