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    Timed pump shutoff to prevent continuous running of well pump?

    Hello, I have a 120VAC well pump triggered to start and stop by a pressure switch at the Well-X-Trol storage tanks. I want to add an auto shutoff of some kind that will stop the well pump if there's a continuous draw such as someone leaving a frost-free hydrant on or a line breaking so the well...
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    Lead-acid battery price per pound or other uses for dead Trojan L16 batteries?

    Hello, Does anyone have great tips on getting the best price per pound for used lead-acid batteries? I have 12 Trojan L16 batteries that are 14 years old and at the end-of-life. Local (Spokane, WA) scrap yards are offering 10 - 14 cents per pound so they'd fetch about $193 (.14 x 1,380 lbs)...
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    Propane flowmeter: has anyone used one to measure generator propane consumption?

    I'm interested in learning about propane flowmeters that can measure fuel consumption of a propane generator. This would provide more precise data for planning and cost calculations. My generator is plumbed to a 500 gallon tank that services the rest of the house so the flowmeter would be...
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    AGS - Auto Generator Start Information Thread

    AGS - Auto Generator Start Information Thread The intent of this thread is to collect and share information to improve understanding of AGS systems, capabilities and limitations. This post will provide a starting point with the hope that others add, improve and correct any posted information...
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    EG4 Chargeverter: throttle output due to heat? (new title)

    Hello, EG4 recommends using their Chargeverter at only 80 amps and not using the full 100 amp output of the charger. They say this is due to heat generated at the full 100 amps (both in their documents and in a phone conversation on their tech line). Edit: the manual says 85 amps, the tech...
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