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    Solar chargi g

    I would for this application. I wouldn't sell one to a customer for a new installation. I've helped broker some deals where a homeowner was selling used panels snd someone wanted them for s cabin or RV. Many homeowners are removing older 200 - 300 watt panels and installjng 400 - 500 watt...
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    Solar chargi g

    You absolutely can keep the batteries charged with solar. Reasonably is anyone's guess. I install off grid solar for a living. A six foot run of wire is nothing. You need panels, a good charge controller, wires, mounting hardware, and a few other bits. Flexible stick on solar panels work well...
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    electricians? Breakers, GFCI, AFCI

    You don't get to decide the breakers. The code and inspector dictate that. Some circuits AFCI is required, other circuits require GFCI. Some may require both. Some manufacturers only make regular breakers and combination AFCI/ GFCI; you can't buy one with only a single function. Some states...
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    Early 2000's Rinker

    As someone who owned a Bayliner, then a Larson, and now a 2004 Rinker 232 I can tell you the Rinker us WAY better than a Bayliner. I've had this Rinker for 9 seasons. I like it. It hasn't needed much in the way of repairs, just normal maintenance. The hull is solid and rides better than n y...
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    24v Battery Charging Options

    While I agree with all your math I thought the whole discussion was about a 24 volt system. My answer was based on a 24 volt system having a 24 volt charger. Sure, if you go changing voltage around then Ah change as well. We could figure 2 volt and 8 volt cells too while we're at it. I don't see...
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    24v Battery Charging Options

    That's not how it works. 2 100 Ah 12 volt batteries give you 1 100 Ah 24 volt "battery". So, at 24 volts, half discharged is 50 Ah.
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    24v Battery Charging Options

    How long is a string? If you have 100 Ah batteries making your 24 volts and they're down half way that's 50 Ah to put back. If you have a 10 amp charger that's 5 hours. With a 50 amp charger it's one hour. You can work the math for your particular set up. I'm oversimplifying and ignoring loss...
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    Ebbtide 2008

    Originally they were pretty good. I almost bought a new one in 2004. They were already wood free by then I think.
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    Hot water heater

    Are you asking about electric or gas? If gas it's probably a good idea unless your water has a lot of mineral content. If electric you will likely need at least a 400 amp service to your house and still might need a transformer upgrade from the power company.
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    18ft Boat Launch with RWD Suburban

    I've launched and retrieved 3 different boats over the last 24 years in 7 different states. I can't remember ever needing 4wd.
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    Engine wouldn't fire without throttle after overnight

    I'm not sure if they plugged it or not. It smoothed out the "lumpy" loopey idle. Yeah, I don't like the idea of running rich either. I think I'm inclined to just have it fixed properly. Getting stranded on the water isn't my idea of a good time.
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    Engine wouldn't fire without throttle after overnight

    The only numbers I have are in posts #4 and #11. I didn't get any actual numbers from my mechanic (but I can ask if it helps). It does seem the regulator is either bad or at least periodically gives low pressure which would still be bad. Is there a downside to just running it this way with a...
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    Engine wouldn't fire without throttle after overnight

    Last fall I replaced plugs and then ran out of time. This spring my mechanic replaced the cap and cleaned the rotor. His diagnosis is that the cool fuel 2 module pressure regulator is going bad. He said there is a line going from that module up to the top of the engine and you can disconnect it...
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    Family of 5, 19ft or 21ft?

    I've got a 2004 Rinker Captiva 232. I've had it for 8 years and I really like it. We have plenty of roof for our family of 5 and often take another family along. The previous boat was a 20'. It was much tighter with 2 familys but we made it work. I wouldn't be happy with a 19' for our use. The...
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    Home breaker Box panel question .see pic

    Those 4 green breakers are actually 2 double poles in one. It's a way of getting 2 double pole breakers in 1 double space. The 2 outside are one double pole breaker. The 2 inside are another double pole. Each set should trip as a set. I'm guessing this is a Westinghouse breaker panel; they used...
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