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[danlb]

In many cases you don't need an absolute measurement as much as a comparison. If the tool repeats well and you set it using space blocks it's usually...

[danlb]

Answer; yes, the prius will provide heat as needed. Different generations use different climate controls. Mine has a heat pump.

The...

[danlb]

Drove almost 500 miles to San Diego. Got 64 mpg on a 200 mile stretch that included a mountain range, the LA basin, 80 mph for most and the last 20...

[danlb]

If that were adhered to by every one, there would not be a pickup truck or van on the road. They have blind spots that even a 6 foot guy with a seat...

[danlb]

I seldom use my face. In the case of my avatar, I attempted to take a picture of a garage door opener data plate and it was in selfie mode. I like...

[danlb]

Thanks for the red herring Boomer, but I'm not biting. My car is much more likely to malfunction due to a ham fisted hungover mechanic who does not...

[danlb]

Nothing interesting about that in my mind. Other than the fact that it's the square of 525.

[danlb]

Lighten up Boomer. You disparage the technology and beatify the average driver. The truth of the matter is that the average driver can't pass a written...

[danlb]

I have a pair of Harbor Freight predator 3500 generators. They worked very well during the recent 3 day power outage. I read online that during very hot...

[danlb]

Sorry Boomer, I was not doing a scientific test. I was getting a new toy to work. When I first tried to use the charger it did not go into charging...

[danlb]

I suspect that it would have a profound effect on tailgaters too....

[danlb]

Could I? Sure. No problem. If I keep it under 83 MPH and charge it daily I can probably run for weeks without any damage at all!

WOULD...

[danlb]

Yes, it's different in different areas. My mom (in her 80s) lives in a senior community. They have games and activities every day. Mom likes playing...

[danlb]

Quick update;

There is a lot of mystery about charging PHEVs and EVs from home. For many cars the charger is simply a smart interface between...

[danlb]

I picked up a fast charger for my Plug in Hybrid. It runs on a 120v 20 amp circuit or 220V 20 amp. I have not decided where to put the receptacle so I...

[danlb]

A snake is a great idea for getting the tangles out of your hose. I picked up a nice vacuum at the curb that was unusable. It had a solid 6 feet of...

[danlb]

RB, I understand your feelings, but look at it from another perspective. It's like a local ordinance, but it's very localized AND you get to study the...

[danlb]

On a hot summer day the AC runs non stop all day (10 am to 11 PM) using about 3.5 kWh per hour. 20 days a month of that comes out to about 1 MWh. The...

[danlb]

You can't really tell from the bill. In the summer we pay through the nose because my utility imposes punative rates for electricity. They want to get...

[danlb]

You should be able to make a good shop out of half a garage.

My shop fits into 1/2 of a 2 car garage. One benchtop has a mini mill and mini...