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  1. ilm121209

    run power generator for a month straight?

    Going up to my buddy's cabin for a few weeks, storm took out the power lines and still aren't fixed. Is it safe to run a power generator for 3-4 weeks straight? I have a craftsman... something, don't know the model off hand. only need it to run a mini fridge, some lights, a tv, xbox, little...
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    electronics question, led strip lights

    The link didn't load. I've been looking around online and i think as long as i run them in parallel and leave a 25% headroom of extra power i should be okay Thanks
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    electronics question, led strip lights

    Finally getting back to my projects after a rotator cuff injury. Looking to make my own led aquarium lights out of 5 meter strips of 5050smd 300 led lights. 3 spools of white and 1.5 spools of blue. So roughly 23 amps of power at 12 volts, off of a single power supply. There is the question...
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    rec/reg for leds

    right right i forgot he might not know that. 79 bronco and i both have threads that talk about how to do the ac-dc conversion. floating the stator or running a separate ground. if you float the stator, you have to make sure you disconnect the second wire from ground and then solder the new lead...
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    rec/reg for leds

    i say go for it, and just keep the battery one a tender between rides. if you find the battery goes dead fast, then only use the second light when needed.
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    diference?

    "lower" speed trail riding, floods are great. high speed straighter runs, spots. best bet, a combination of flood and spot. i did 2 floods, but am planning on adding a single spot in the middle
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    what do you drive?

    ohh if were posting old cars, this was my baby. untill the accident..... 95 maxima, 3.5 swap, full exhaust, intake, all custom inside and out.
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    Windows 7 ultimate or 8 pro upgrade cd?

    linux is free, just download, burn a dvd and go. just dont delete your old os until youre used to linux
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    Windows 7 ultimate or 8 pro upgrade cd?

    I found an old copy of xp home edition from my old dell. You're welcome to it, but i can't find the code so may be useless. Not to mention its scratched up pretty bad haha
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    haha damn that sucks. its running okay, took out the front driveshaft. trying to get out riding...

    haha damn that sucks. its running okay, took out the front driveshaft. trying to get out riding this weekend?
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    Windows 7 ultimate or 8 pro upgrade cd?

    the beauty of linux is that its free if you know how to use it. i have 14.1 cinnamon now but the windows is easier for file transfers and general use stuff, web browsing, torrents etc.... there are a ton of win8 start menu programs available that make things easier. and once you get used to the...
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    Windows 7 ultimate or 8 pro upgrade cd?

    yeah i have unlimited internet and its for a tower pc so i usually dont take it anywhere. however i did build a full custom removable setup to mount it into my is300 when we go on road trips. computer mounted in the trunk, removable screen on the dash, wireless keyboard/trackpad combo and a...
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    what do you drive?

    and obviously the blaster
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    what do you drive?

    2002 Lexus is300 2000 Dodge Durango lifted on 33s 2000 Yamaha r1 Wife's 2008 mazda 3 hatch I'll post pictures later or tomorrow if i have time
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    Windows 7 ultimate or 8 pro upgrade cd?

    I have Windows 7 home premium on my older pc build, 780I sli ftw mobo, dual 9800gt, 1.5tb storage, etc.. I was hoping someone in the Philadelphia area has a 7 ultimate or 8 pro CD I could borrow, literally for just a day. I could trade some factory blaster parts for the loan. Please let me know...
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    need airbox drain plug

    yeah thats why i took it off but its no good having it off where i ride.
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    Converting to led lights!

    shes pretty. i really want to get an actual brakelight. i just have to find a brake lever with the switch
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    need airbox drain plug

    if im trail riding and splashing puddles i leave it out so i dont hold water but we do a lot of creek riding and having it on does a lot of good when you hit those deep spots and dont want to flood your bike. im thinking about ordering an airbox lid and trying to make the little snorkel on the...
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    Converting to led lights!

    depends. if the ground on the stator is floated, you can just ground the battery to the frame but then your ignition system is also grounded to the frame. may cause issues, im not sure. i would just run an extra wire if i was you. well, i made a whole custom harness. took a day to wire up but...
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    project: winch and HIDs on blaster

    There's no shortage of trade offers. Just nothing i like enough yet. And the winch has come in handy a few times, there's a lot of mud where i ride