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    Rant for the Day (keep it clean)

    I am currently battling a queen building somewhere in the engine of my rv. I have tried spraying a whole bunch of wasp killer everywhere I can with no luck. I'm pretty allergic to bee stings and don't want a trip to the ER right now... I've been trying to bait her with meat and a very low dose...
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    I just completely discharged my bank

    Thank you! Definitely learning a lot! We will be using solar on our home so it's good for me to learn. I doubt the family will go with lead acid though.
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    Greetings

    Welcome! Have you ever heard of an earthship? You can make a simple round dome shaped room or an elaborate mansion depending on what you want. We're starting on one this summer so I can't claim a lot of knowledge but they are very well insulated. Hope you get back home soon!
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    Hello From The Ozarks

    Welcome from Texas!
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    Hello From Canada

    Welcome!
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    I just completely discharged my bank

    Thank you all for your input! I have found that the little plug and play inverter I got was the culprit. The bank is currently holding a charge. After following a lot of your input and researching a whole lot I have a much better understanding of my system. There is a reason my friend wouldn't...
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    Any water at this point...

    I now have about 2,000 gal of water 🥳. Game changer! 2500 gal tank all set up on a nice footing. Little ryobi water pump to bring it to my rv. My fittings held and its not loosing a drop of water. I did something that I didn't have any idea how to do on my own. It feels good to know I made it...
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    Howdy from South Alabama

    Welcome from Texas!
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    I just completely discharged my bank

    They are holding a charge. I am thinking it's the little new plug and play inverter I got. Need to open up the bank still. Dealing with a few other things. This morning is ironically the day I've waited weeks for. An appointment to get my genie fixed. I will need to get to town for a better...
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    I just completely discharged my bank

    Sorry for got to mention they are but 5 yrs old. Last topped off about 2 1/2 yrs ago.
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    I just completely discharged my bank

    I do have a multimeter now that you mention it thanks! Well, I know what I'm doing today. Up until now, the bank being inside and a temp of 50 degrees in here has been just fine for them. I need to see what is involved with the distilled water. Like if I need to ventilate the inside to top them...
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    I just completely discharged my bank

    Yeah the genie is on me. Did not run it enough and had it stored. I knew I might have an issue with it. It's more usually a comfort thing than a need. 29 degrees is fine except if the cold is what took out my bank. Agreed. I need to know how it works myself. I've been chasing after his handy...
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    I just completely discharged my bank

    Also the inverter is just 150w when it's running. Got it to charge phone/laptop (when not in use).
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    I just completely discharged my bank

    So it's possible they could still hold a charge? Just not as much as before? I'm wondering if it's just their time and the cold brought it out in them. If they were wired wrong I would of noticed in the last few years no? I do a lot of boondocking/dry camping.. The sun is up now so the solar and...
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    Mr Buddy

    My understanding is that the hose it's self can leech by products into the Buddy as well when using a higher pressure tank. I really didn't want to invest a whole lot on a more expensive system atm as it should only be an emergency back up after this winter moving forward. The plan is massive...
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    I just completely discharged my bank

    🤬😭🥵🤢 I just completely discharged my batteries. And it's a cold night, the worst time to do it. Charging them now with my truck. Did I mention I love that truck? (Generator is down too and it's 29 degrees atm) But they were dead dead. Idk if they will hold a charge again. I noticed because my...
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    Trash

    I know I wouldn't mess with a Ridgeback! I'm going for less prey drive. I want happy chickens and whatever else we decide to get. I know rotties do have a prey drive. Idk why my rottie growing up was just awesome. 8 years and zero chickens lost, that's crazy! We had a hard learning curve when he...
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    What's everybody doing today?

    Waiting to hear back from the local place on a better cistern deal. Going to restart my footing once again for water tanks once I have its size. (Hopefully today!?) I have to finally decide where these will sit for the next few yrs. It's nerve wracking. Picking up another thousand lbs of sand...
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    Trash

    On our list of small farm necessities is about 5 Rottweilers. I'd like to see what happens if someone stops by who shouldn't be. Nothing but respect for the breed. They know when someone has bad intentions. In my county, if there's posted private property signs, those dogs have every right to...
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    Trash

    I know a lot of business front with recycling bins and it all goes to the same dumpster anyways. The last place I worked tried...had a recycling dumpster. After that idk...and ppl weren't very good about separation. I think the town recycling does their best. Listened to a segment on trying to...
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