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Need new converter: 14.4v or 14.8v?

I need to replace my Iota converter and have been considering the Progressive Dynamics 9245 converter. I have noted there are 2 models: one that goes to 14.4 v in boost and another that goes to 14.8v "for Trojan batteries and others". I'm not sure w...

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ATWOOD Water heater - works on electric, not gas

Our Atwood water heater suddenly stopped firing up on gas. It appears to be working fine on electric mode (water is getting hot) but won't fire up in gas mode. We are 3/4 tank full on propane, everything else is working fine on propane, (furnace, s...

kmb1966 by • Explorer
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Ratzle Frazzle Kinky Tester Wire!

THE END! YOU GET REPLACED!Few things irritate me as much as stiff wire used as a test lead clip wire. The clip spring itself is usually junk sheet metal that needs VIAGRA after a lot of use.Here's a way to foil coil spring test lead wires...http://ww...

Turn Side Lights Capacitor Sizing Formula

I have to be careful because the following is a description of a proposed capacitor charging cycle timing circuit.OBJECTIVE: Convert flashing turn signal to continuous signal for side illumination lighting.DESCRIPTION: There will be one circuit for e...

Battery Tender Solar Controller; watching paint dry.

I have a 45 watt panel and a Battery Tender solar controller that will handle 5-45 watts. I was curious how it charged so I watched the volts and amps as it was working. The panel was making about 35 watts it looks like, and when I plugged in the con...

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Generator starter problems

Where is the starter on a Kohler confident 5 generator motor. How difficult is it to replace. any pics would be great.When I try to start the motor it just whines and doesn't turn the motor over.ThanksJoe

palmerjp by • Explorer
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Generator maintenance questions

Hi all,I just ordered my first generator (Yamaha EF2000IS) and am getting prepared to get it ready for use.I am a little lost in terms of fuel additives. I am in California, so my only option is fuel with ethanol (dammit).I will mainly be using this ...

chorchie by • Explorer
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How do solar panels handle hail?

I'm dipping my toe into the solar pool. I am starting with a modest system but a bit concerned about hail. I'm thinking of building some sort of covers to put over them if a hail storm is expected.Is this necessary or am I worrying about nothing?

hedge by • Explorer
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Understanding Black Tank Shape

Yesterday, I cleaned my black tank by using a wand. I quickly realized what I thought was the bottom of the tank wasn't. I think my tank is shaped like a pyramid or at least is higher in the middle. The tank is 30 gallons and I could easily touch the...

Melting extension cord

I will be taking our first big trip soon and we will need the air conditioner. We usually boondock and never use the AC. I have only used it at home a couple of times and when I did the extension cord got really hot and the converter adapter plug fro...

Claybe by • Explorer
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Refrigerator Issue

I have a 3-way fridge (Dometic RML 8555) which has operated reasonably well for the last 2 years on 120 V or gas as long as the outside temperature was not above 90 degrees F. But in the last few months while still working normally when on shore pow...

mondmn70 by • Explorer
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Suburban VS Atwood water heaters question

On our 5th RV, but latest RV is our first one with a Suburban water heater. Also first time having an anode rod. While I understand why the steel tank needs an anode I wonder why steel is even being used anymore. Alum in Atwoods seem to do the jo...

path1 by • Explorer
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