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    fluorescent flood lights

    CFLs are a bit of a scam in many applications. As mentioned above, the best use for FLs is in continuous operation applications. Turn on transients...
    Post by: whenley, Feb 20, 2009 in forum: The Green Room
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    30lb rv tanks

    Yes you definitely need a regulator. At 80degF, the vapor pressure of propane is about 120psi. At 30degF, the vapor pressure is about 50psi. So...
    Post by: whenley, Oct 13, 2008 in forum: It's a Gas!
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    Air Car

    I would be worried about the temperature problem. Compressing a gas increases the temperature of the gas. 4000psi (about 300bar) would cause a VERY...
    Post by: whenley, Sep 10, 2008 in forum: The Green Room
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    Hydrogen/"browns gas generator" - what do you all know about this?

    Complete snake oil. Total hoax. Problem 1: Even the highest output HHO generation cells put out about 2liters/min (l/min)at around 400W input...
    Post by: whenley, May 12, 2008 in forum: The Green Room
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    Anybody scrounge with a 4 cyl. truck?

    Highbeam is correct in his comments. I just went through buying a new truck. 4WD is a must where I live. I was looking for a 'small' truck to...
    Post by: whenley, Feb 23, 2008 in forum: The Gear
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    Should I just pay the extra for the Stihl 260 Pro

    If you can swing the extra cost for the 260 - get it by all means. The 260 with a 16" bar is an excellent combo. And I think the 260 comes with a...
    Post by: whenley, Jan 31, 2008 in forum: The Gear
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    What size log chain?????

    Agree with compuser, 5/16" grade 70 is good chain - and not near as heavy as 3/8" to drag around. What do you mean by this compuser? I've...
    Post by: whenley, Jan 31, 2008 in forum: The Gear
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    Do you prefer Stihl or Husky?

    Both are great saws. I'm a bit of a Stihl guy, would love a new 260 Pro - they scream. My old 038 and heavy but reliable 029 have been very good...
    Post by: whenley, Jan 31, 2008 in forum: The Gear
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    Stihl Chain...the right type?

    Stihl RS (rapid super) series of chain are really great. Do not confuse them with the RM series. RM is consumer (less kickback) and RS is 'pro'...
    Post by: whenley, Jan 31, 2008 in forum: The Gear
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    Husky 142=Great little saw....Chain=stinks

    Cutting dirty wood, carbide would be your best bet for sure. But if you cant find that, and can keep your cuts relatively clean, the Stihl RS chains...
    Post by: whenley, Jan 25, 2008 in forum: The Gear
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    What's it cost to run cieling fan?

    Agree 100%. A fan draws on the order of 60 to 170W depending upon make and speed setting.
    Post by: whenley, Jan 4, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Heating with wood only

    My house situation is very similar to Erik. I live in VA. Two wood stoves, basement and main level. In the cold, I run the wood stoves hard,...
    Post by: whenley, Dec 20, 2007 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    I need a bigger saw

    The 361 will serve you fine. And having the lighter 025 for limbing the downed trees will be a nice combo.
    Post by: whenley, Nov 28, 2007 in forum: The Gear
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    is a prius really green?

    Hey Rhone, what year is your HX? We have a '95 CX hatch, great little car, daily driver, Cost $11K off the lot in '95. I've tracked every tank...
    Post by: whenley, Aug 14, 2007 in forum: The Green Room
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    Does anybody make a 4WD truck with 'good' MPG?

    Right on Key. 720 series Datsun with the 8plug Z-22 (2.2l) motor. 180K miles. Mechanically the truck has been solid as a rock. The main reason...
    Post by: whenley, Aug 14, 2007 in forum: The Green Room
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    Does anybody make a 4WD truck with 'good' MPG?

    Wow, thanks everybody. I had not even considered a full size truck thinking the MPG would be really poor - But I guess they are not that much worse...
    Post by: whenley, Aug 10, 2007 in forum: The Green Room
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    Does anybody make a 4WD truck with 'good' MPG?

    The wife has finally broken me. She does not want to over-winter with my beloved '82 Datsun KingCab 4WD truck. It has the rust cancer pretty bad,...
    Thread by: whenley, Aug 10, 2007, 63 replies, in forum: The Green Room
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    New Energy Bill still working it's way through

    If it makes you feel any better, you can run your Hummer on E85. Expect around 8mpg.
    Post by: whenley, Aug 7, 2007 in forum: The Green Room
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    SUV's exempt from Gas Guzzler Tax!

    what she said ... Gov is NOT the answer. We now have government out the ying-yang and things are getting worse. Name one gov program we can be...
    Post by: whenley, Nov 5, 2006 in forum: The Green Room
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    12 lb maul?

    I have several 6's and one 12lb 'monster maul'. The 12 pounder comes out for the really stubborn stuff - but for most work the 6lb works fine. For...
    Post by: whenley, Nov 2, 2006 in forum: The Gear
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