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Very true!

I lost 20 lbs and that helped quite a bit, but if you want to move at more than a brisk trot you’re right that dual motors make more sense.

You're so welcome!

Gotta keep moving. Be well.

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@@TheBigHeavy lol. Speaking of Tom would you consider trying to puncture this battery to see if it catches on fire? I’m on the fence of buying it but it doesn’t have a ton of reviews and I don’t know if it’s because it’s so new or what.

This is the only pack I have with this technology, so I'm hesitant to destroy it, but I'd be willing to ask the company if they'd send me an SST cell and I'd try putting a couple rounds through it to see what happens. I'm a bit spooked by Lithium batteries after watching too many videos and having too many of these things around the house!

Here's one video I found. Looks like it survived although homeboy with the nail didn't look all that confident: ruclips.net/user/shortsbZMwUM3cw8M

Glad to help. Keep on rocking in the free world!

Thanks! Definitely get the géoportail app. There’s a setting to show only drone airspace and it’s significantly more restricted than what the DJI or similar apps show. Also be ready for seagull attacks! I had grand plans of doing some drone video in the basque region since you can fly along the shoreline, but the seagulls swarmed about 90 seconds after I took off and then circled overhead even after I landed.

Hey, I’ve been called a helluva lot worse than cute and valiant!

It’s crazy how much the computers control the engine and do the diagnostics work.

I did indeed do two wide and one “standard.” I’m on an RV trip so don’t have the exact dimensions but they should be on the Vitsoe website.

The mongoose activation or FDRS? I’ve heard of people getting a used/refurbished mongoose that says it’s already been registered, which should affect actual use. On FDRS the servers occasionally go down and if you contact the customer service they’ll apparently extend your license. I’ve had this happen a couple times and unfortunately the only recourse is to wait for Ford to fix their tech (usually in a few hours) and try again.

@@TheBigHeavy The mongoose activation process (never got to the FDRS part). Called the support # today and after trying a few things on 2 separate laptops they believe the unit is "faulty". so, now in the process of a full amazon refund that will likely take weeks to compete. once complete, i can re-order and try again i guess.

Check out the office unveil video as that should have some addition shots of the completed shelving.

Nvmd watched further to 32:25

Be prepared for a looooooong download!

Thanks captain

I do not, and don’t actually know what that is.

I wouldn’t be where I am today if I stopped at every stop sign!

@@TheBigHeavy STOP = Squeal Tires On Pavement.

I believe the inverter is still running, since the AC isn't really "passing through," it's actually just charging the battery and the inverter is pulling from the battery, but as long as the net current from the wall is more than you're output the battery will charge a bit while keeping your device running.

Just got by Delta yesterday it makes no sense to run the inverter with losses and tax the battery when the output you need is tight there in the unit. A typical inverter like an Xantrex simply directs the shore power right thru the unit. I'll tell you another EF secret my wave 2 plugged into 120 v wih the battery connected does not use a power converter to run. When plugged into the battery and 120 volts, The Wave starts on the battery and runs until the battery gets to 98 % then the re-chargers it back to 100% to start the cycle all over again. The Wave 2 will not run on its 120 v when the battery is connected. The only way it will is when you disconnect the battery. Regards - Mike

Solar is great, but it's not the "magic bullet" that too many companies make it out to be.

Got to keep moving forward (or at least sideways occasionally). Thanks for joining the party!

Thanks for the tips! We have a whole house surge protector installed at the breaker panel. It’s a nice option if you’re updating your electrical or doing work at the panel. On the KVM, I hit a button on the monitor (or you can use a keyboard shortcut if you install some Dell software) and all the inputs switch over. When I have a different PC plugged into each monitor, there’s a switch on the keyboard that toggles mouse/keyboard assuming you plug a Logitech “dongle” (or have Bluetooth setup) on each computer.

​@@TheBigHeavy Thanks for the response! Yes, your setup is excellent. The one comment I have is about the surge protector: if I'm not mistaken, the ones at the breaker panel only protect from surges originating outside the house, but not from ones that are caused by your own appliances from within the house. Against those, you need the kind that I've referred to.

I'd probably lean towards an Ecoflow these days. They have more outputs, and a mobile app that's actually useful. Depending on a variety of factors (ambient temp, how much stuff you have in the Iceco, how often you open it, etc.) you're probably good for 36-60 hours or a Friday night-Sunday morning camping trip without solar. The nice thing about the Ecoflow is you can also add another battery pack. Check the channel page as I brought this setup on a camping trip.

I didn’t mention them since they’re only mildly helpful, and they constantly fall off the wall and drive me crazy!

Not sure what you mean?

I've seen the platforms (Ecoflow makes a commercial one I believe) but eventually you get to a point where you're spending more time babysitting your solar setup than you are enjoying the outdoors. I have seen manufacturers drop the "Solar Generator" terminology, which I think is a move in the right direction. I don't want people to pay fairly significant money for one of these things with the expectation it magically charges to full every day without accounting for things like shade, sun movement, etc.

And about STS and LUC, you got valid authorization?

It's in the bottom right of the home page where it says "Remote Pilot Identifier." There's a download link but requires you pass the A1/A3 certification.

@@TheBigHeavy I could download remote pilot identifier but what I need is operator certificate pdf. I can't find it.

@@TheBigHeavy I could download the remote pilot identifier but what I need is Operator certificate pdf..I can't find it.

I think they're the same? I only have the remote pilot and drone registration certificates.

Yes you can. I haven’t tried with a lot of power draw but it will still run the inverter and DC outputs.

What do you believe is missing?

Glad you liked the video! I've given up on worrying about "bad" foods since during my 40-odd years on Earth the health "authorities" have told me that margarine was healthy, then it was going to kill me, skim milk was wonderful, then it was going to kill me, fat was deadly (but you could rock a 5-lb bag of sugar without worry since it was "fat free"), and in the 80's eating 6+ servings of pasta each day was the model of healthy eating. I try to eat stuff that doesn't come from a bag, and do an unreasonable amount of running to keep the ticker ticking until it's my time.

I haven’t had that problem, but try hitting the screws with some blue locktite.

Correct. Look for the thick ones (or put on your glasses if you're me and see if you can read the tiny print on the cord) or you can limit the charging draw of the unit via the app. I generally keep the charging draw limited unless I need a fast charge to limit heat, prevent tripped breakers, and since I assume it's a bit easier on the Delta to not be running at max charge power.

I would imagine so although I haven’t googled for it.

Congrats on the pass!

Glad I could help!

What doesn't work? I've not had any problems, although the OpenEVSE is the only charging station I've used although it has worked with the two versions we have at the house.

@@TheBigHeavy Running the Tesla Universal Wall Connector that has the Tesla factory NACS -> J1772 adapter. Plugging that into my Delta Pro via the X-Stream into the Infinity Port, the Infinity Port blue LED on the Delta Pro lights up for maybe 15 seconds, then goes out. The Tesla Wall Connector shows a single green "standby" indicator light. Tesla app shows no device connected. Tinkered with the Tesla app to put into compatibility mode but no real change there. I also have a "SEGUMA" brand NACS -> J1772 adapter I tried and the Tesla Wall Connector then shown a blue "communication" light, but never charged. I have another Delta Pro and another X-Stream power adapter I can try with next week. The ones I was testing with now were super early bird from the initial release and running slightly older firmware (v3.0.2.21). v3.0.2.21 supports an open port that you can query for device data remotely - that functionality appears removed in v3.0.2.25 (and likely later).

@@TheBigHeavy New Delta Pro and new X-Stream adapter just arrived and ARE working with the Tesla Universal Wall Charger. Diagnose the issue to a super early bird x-stream adapter not working. Old battery + new adapter = works. New battery + old adapter = doesn't work.

Glad it was helpful! I just got back from another one-night trip and this is a great bag for that use case. About the only thing I don't like is that there's no obvious water bottle storage on the bag, and the "add on" they sell doesn't work if you add the extra grab handle.

Great tip, thank you!

That’s awesome. I’ll bet the neighbors appreciate not hearing a genny droning on all day long.

@@TheBigHeavy absolutely. I give thanks to channels like yours that got my company into cordless tools and solar “ generators “ Game changer!!! Thanks 🙏

No, I used my regular old email address and it worked fine. I also have an oddball domain (.one) and didn’t have any problems.

@@TheBigHeavy Thank you, then there must be another problem. I continue trying 👍