Recent content by Delmar

I live near the Lewis Creek power station in Texas. During the Great Houston freeze they just commissioned a brandy new combined-cycle natural gas power plant. Naturally it was not freeze protected and it went down. Thankfully they built it next to the old plant that was not demolished. That...

I have been a travelling salesman dating back well before GPS was commercially available. Had my trusty 160-page atlas by my side for navigating. Oddly was produced by Garmin.

Phones do use the satellites for positioning, however also use the cell towers for the mapping data. Requires a cell signal unless you downloaded the map prior to your trip.

My bartender girlfriend broke up with me. I hope she gives me another shot.

see #276 When I have a hard time remembering stuff I go out for a run. Figured it would jog my memory.

What do sprinters eat before a race?

Now that you mention it, crap you’re right! Look at the tracks where it autorotated in the snow. There must be a gyroscope inside that forces the cart that direction. Kinda like dropping a cat and it always lands on its feet. Or a slice of toast that lands butter down.

Welcome to the forum! I bought HQST panels that appear identical to the Renogy, and shipped from them. I have four in series for my 48V cart. The panels are edge-bolted for strength. I made a PVC pipe tilt-frame that is lightweight, strong and easy to fabricate. I have a MakeSkyBlue MPPT solar...

I saw your induction into the pun Hall of Fame

What the Hellman, this is a terrible joke

One of the original cable terminals on my golf cart corroded and I don’t have crimpers for heavy cables. I wanted to use the cart for the weekend, so figured I’d just buy a premade cable from my local auto supply. They have to handle lots of amps when starting an engine, right? Worked for about...

I would attempt to be the most efficient. Your air con system is dumping heat outside, while you are making new heat for the water. Electric resistance heating is super inefficient. Look for an air conditioner with a water heat exchanger. Just pump around the heat you already have instead of...

Thank you. Yall are taking this way too deep. We have to take the initiative to prepare for an emergency. This includes making your own power instead of relying on the grid. But you need experience for your first attempt at DIY. I certainly did, and that's what drove me to this forum. The...

The $7500 subsidy is only a tax credit, meaning you have to pay more than $7500 in federal tax to use the entire amount. My son just learned this the hard way with his Chevy Bolt. He wanted me to take the credit and pass the savings to him. Could have been possible since we share the same name...

That's exactly what I am looking for, dented but drivable. Will remove the doors and front & rear bumper covers. The fenders would be cut for larger tires. There is no way I can make the Leaf look worse than when new.