Still a niche car. Do the math. Panels may be OK to recharge while you are
at work on a sunny day but they can't keep up while driving.
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From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 8:53 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc:
IMO, electric cars are neither good nor bad. But they are what they are. They
may not be what you think they are, or what you imagine them to be. They do
not reduce CO2 emissions per mile unless your power source is hydroelectric (or
nuclear or geothermal). They don't reduce net energy consu
st. So
you have 400-450 Watts to work with at noon, less before and after. That
will impart some charge to the battery, but even in an 8 hour workday it
won't be enough to put back what you used driving to work.
On Tue, Jan 25, 2022, at 11:44 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote:
> Still a
MY 12K BTU Pioneer system has been running fine for five years. I don't know
if my old unit is the same as to current models but mine appears identical
(externally) to a larger Mitsubishi unit at out church.
My Pioneer system did not have pre-charged lines so I hired that HVAC pro to
flare the
Just another part of the needed, but overlooked, infrastructure.
Those things contain a small fortune in minerals that need to be recovered
if this craze is to continue.
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From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2022 9:21 AM
To: M
Given that we carry cell phones with continuous tracking plus ID, cameras
don't seem like such a big deal.
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From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Allan Streib via Mercedes
Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2022 2:15 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: Allan Streib
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Spee
That's not the point. The unregulated charger will cause premature battery
death if used constantly.
A real Battery Minder is regulated by charge phase plus desulfating.
Currently on sale:
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200332201_200332201?
There may be better prices but I don't
RIP Rusty. The passing of an age for me. I never laid eyes on him but he was
a true friend to Classic MBZ owners. His knowledge was even more valuable than
his bargain prices. And sometimes delivery was so fast it would make your head
spin. Rusty knew his parts and took the time to educate
I started a wordy reply and realized you would be better served by an existing
web site (if you can stand the owner, fenderman, who can be off-putting):
https://ipcamtalk.com/. Best to start on the wikki page:
https://ipcamtalk.com/wiki/
Up front, you need to decide if you want a cloud-based
I've been happy with Republic: $15/mo + $5/gig/mo. They have contracts with
GSM and CDMA tower systems but you get one or the other. Republic is all
online (no brick and mortar). If you already have (or buy elsewhere) one of
the phones they support they'll just send a SIM card.
I started with GS
More details: When phone shopping (probably for current Moto G7, not
certain) I noticed some model numbers were GSM only, some CDMA only, some
both some limited frequencies, etc. The point is you need to check the fine
print and the long model number.
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From: Mercedes On
I think it's called cascading failure and it can occur in all manner of
social, mechanical, and economic systems if they are not robust.
On 2/18/2022 6:00 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:
> Hmm. Going to be a bit of supply chain issues if trucks can't get their
oil changed.
>
>
> Rick
>
> Fro
Can you measure the voltage across the battery terminals while cranking? That
would tell you if you have a battery problem or not. I don't know the history
of this car but oil that is way too thick can really lug cold weather cranking.
Is the oil viscosity known or is there experience crankin
Can you measure the voltage across the battery terminals while cranking?
That would tell you if you have a battery problem or not. I don't know the
history of this car but oil that is way too thick can really lug cold
weather cranking. Is the oil viscosity known or is there experience
crankin
I'll be the oddball. Run a wire (before hot weather comes) and put an access
point at the far end. Mesh is OK, I guess but cat5 is better, IMO. By the way
you don't need to put the access point (or mesh router) inside the room; just
lay it on top of the drywall or insulation if there is attic
Also a good option. Like a cable but without pulling cable, usually. I
keep a pair on hand for temporary needs but my OOMA phone ran off a pair of
powerline adaptors for several years and the speed is near cat5. But the
powerline adaptors confused my Unifi setup.
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From
Inward-opening doors have a floor-space penalty because the swing area must be
kept clear. They are also more vulnerable to brute-force attacks because the
door jam helps resist a pushing attack.
Some people weld the hinge pin so it can't be removed.
You can also fabricate a hinge protector th
Most residential doors open inward, probably so a storm or screen door can be
added. AFAIK, commercial doors open outward (and have panic hardware) so a pile
of panicked people trying to escape cannot block the door shut.
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Allan Streib via Me
I bought such a kit from FCP several years ago but they seem to have fewer
and fewer 126 parts these days (at least on the web site). My kit seemed to
have all good quality European rubber, as I recall. Couldn't hurt to call
them.
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Karl Wittn
Price at the pump is the canary in the coal mine. Everything made using energy
or hydrocarbons will cost more, providing it is even available. We have been
well and truly screwed by environmentalist dilatants and the ESG crowd. The
Ukrainians got screwed infinitely worse. It doesn't stop the
I hear you.
Power outages at our NC house were common in the past, but rare recently. I
think we had less than 10 hours of actual power outage over 15 years since we
installed a generator. I'm still glad we have it, especially if (when?) one of
us needs powered home medical equipment in th
Geothermal uses the temperature difference between the hot source and cool
sink: more is better. In places like Iceland where the earth's crust is thin
and mantle closer to the surface, geothermal is very practical and powers most
of that island. Other places not so much. The article has some
Kaleb, I wish you a speedy and successful procedure. Scott
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2020 4:41 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: Kaleb Striplin
Subject: [MBZ] Looks like I get to spend several days in the ho
If you saw the news 7-10 days ago ... same, same.
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From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2020 12:50 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: Kaleb Striplin
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks like I get to spend several days in the hospital
Don't forget that the Obamacare electronic records requirement also drove
small, independent doctors either out of business entirely (if they were close
to retirement) or forced them to "team" with a big healthcare business. A
small operation can't afford a dedicated IT staff. My dermatologist
SWMBO recently turned 90 (I'm a few years behind). Except for A-Fib, she
was in generally good health but experienced nausea a few times a month
after dinner, which usually passed in a few hours or by morning. Two weeks
ago she got sicker and sicker until she agreed to go to the ER. A CT scan
sh
Thank you all for your kind thoughts.
Peter, good idea on the trust. My mother did that and it might make sense
for me too.
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From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2020 4:53 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: Peter Freder
How do you prevent recurrence? Warfarin (rat poison) is tricky and requires
monitoring and diet control. SWMBO switched to Pradaxa which costs more but
does not require frequent monitoring or diet restrictions. Pradaxa has
similar competitors now, so may get cheaper.
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Somehow I can't help but think the answer to the "firearms in the house"
question would not remain between me and my doctor.
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Allan Streib via Mercedes
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2020 8:41 PM
To: Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Cc: Allan Streib
Subj
A data point. My dad had lung problems and I took him to Mayo in Jacksonville
in 1995. Mayo discovered he had aggressive small-cell lung cancer, past point
of surviving. His local pulmonologist previously screwed around for several
months but never discovered the cancer. I was impressed that
In NC, open carry is legal unless you are a prohibited person, underage, or in
a no-gun zone (hospital, post office, Cop shop, school, courthouse, etc. or
anywhere the owner posts a no-gun sign).
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Sent: Tuesday, Novem
Here's a thought: The big coastal metro areas NEED flyover country, at least
if they want water, food, and power. But flyover country does not need those
cities.
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Clay Monroe via Mercedes
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2020 5:37 PM
To: Merced
During WII, Hitler planned to literally ship dirt from USSR to Germany to grow
food.
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From: Mercedes On Behalf Of OK Don via Mercedes
Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2020 10:57 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: OK Don
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Opportunity?
On Sat, Nov 28,
VD Hanson podcast episode 44 talks about the urban-rural divide:
https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/the-victor-davis-hanson-podcast/episode-44-the-critical-essence-of-the-country-mouse/
One key take-away, IMO, is the urban folks cannot survive without country folks
that provide food, water,
Windows Classic Shell can provide a very W2K/XP interface:
http://www.classicshell.net/downloads/
It's all I use. I never saw any benefit to those stupid boxes in Win10.
AND it's not worth my time to learn a new GUI every time some liberal arts
clown at Micro$oft has a wild hair.
-Origina
If we still have the Internet and virtual processes used during COVID, do we
really need markets and exchanges in big cities? Why can't all that be
virtual from wherever? With online banking, investing, etc. I think we are
close to that now. There is, however, a serious drawback in reduced soci
Exactly. Most diesel idle fuel consumption is for accessories (AC,
alternator, oil pump, etc.) which you probably still want at a long stop
light or in stop and go gridlock.
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 2:56 PM
My current NC county as well as my previous FL county used this system. After
marking a paper ballot the voter feeds it into a reader which indicates that
the ballot was accepted (read OK) or rejected (spit back out). Accepted
ballots are held within the machine. This is the best system I kno
gt;> such are bogus. The process simply doesn’t have the capacity for such
>> alterations, and even if someone tried it, the audits done using the
>> physical paper ballots would quickly reveal any discrepancies.
>> Mistakes do happen, and they’re typically identified in shor
Many variables but 2 GPM should be ballpark, so about 40,000 gal. Or enough
to fill a 40 ft by 200 dt swimming pool 7 ft deep. Obviously this is not a
septic tank situation.
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 2:
Hint: If you buy a Walmart battery, but it online for in-store pickup.
Last time I got one I saw a good price online and just went to the store to
pick one up. When they "rang it up" the cost was almost double the online
price. If I had had any sense I would have cancelled that sale, ordered one
Thanks for these numbers and explanation. I got one of those finger things
back when COVID started. I notice about 95% resting (watching TV) but 95-97%
if more active. Seemed counterintuitive but this explains it
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Maybe the normal operations of the CDC needed interference?
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2020 11:03 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: Karl Wittnebel
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Covids vax
Sorry guys, but the topic of
s
> of examples of countries that had a strong centralized government
> response, and did far better than we have in terms of deaths per 100k.
>
> On Sat, Dec 19, 2020, 8:16 PM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Maybe the normal opera
19, 2020, 8:16 PM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Maybe the normal operations of the CDC needed interference?
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
> Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2020 11:03 PM
>
"If they are going to require owners to keep tenants who are not paying then
the government should be paying their rent. The government should also be
paying for any damages that occur."
Isn't it interesting that state governors (not the feds) mandated these
lockdowns but those states are all
"the "government money" comes from the citizen taxpayers." And also a wealth
tax, called inflation, on people that own dollars.
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2020 2:51 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: Kaleb Strip
Karl, In your experience, do you think illegal immigration across the
southern border could be a factor, especially in CA?
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2020 11:01 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: Peter Frederic
Things are different now but SWMBO could barely walk, much less run, when
she was alive. Run is good if you can, safely. Lethal force plus 911 if
you can't. ABC: arm, barricade, and communicate.
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Sent: Tuesday, Decem
As a young child in the 50s I ate some roasted chestnuts at a family
Christmas gathering. I did NOT like them. But there were many things that
young child didn't like that he likes now.
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Sent: Tuesday, December
It seems the shot (including steel) would stay in the wad (basically a
plastic cup) until clearing the barrel. Does anyone know if this is right?
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2020 11:58 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion Li
I'll offer my two cents. I am retired.
My adequate net worth came from three sources: real estate (my personal
homes), IRA/401K investment, and military pension/social security. I
mention the last two only because I can live on them without needing to
liquidate investments.
I literally had ne
For another piece of aviation history, consider "The Legend of Pancho Barnes
and the Happy Bottom Riding Club." It's on Netflix and probably other
places.
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From: Mercedes On Behalf Of greg via Mercedes
Sent: Monday, January 11, 2021 6:57 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Cc:
Carrier aviation amazes and scares me.
https://youtu.be/4gGMI8d3vLs?t=3
After watching flight ops on Kittyhawk for a few hours it was hard to believe
nobody was killed.
> On Jan 11, 2021, at 5:32 PM, G Mann via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Normal approach to landing in the crop dusting business...
As of today, COVID shots are available for everyone over 65 in NC.
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It's good news, but probably won't matter much until they get more vaccine
stockpiled.
On Thu, Jan 14, 2021, 7:29 PM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> As of today, COVID shots are available fo
I think it's more a matter of storage temperature than time. I heard the
Pfizer vaccine must be stored at cryogenic temps and (obviously) warmed
before use; so you want to use up the whole vial once it's out of the deep
freeze. I think Moderna is less critical.
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From: M
I agree. These PF Farm reviews seem thorough and address several things I
care about. I suppose the guy must make money from the site because it
costs him to do these vids.
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From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2021 10:55 PM
To
My brother in FL has one with service from a company called LifeLine
(probably local). He has needed it a couple of times and the service was
very good (even if they woke me at 0400). If they could nor confirm a false
alarm (and there were several) they dispatch an ambulance and notify the
severa
The Par ler COE said (on TV last night) that they used AWS servers for
development (dumb, IMO) and were unable to download all their codes, etc.
before Amazon pulled the plug. Bad on Amazon but Par lor should have had safe
backups. I have multiple local and cloud backups for even for my little
Trying to back up uphill is the worst (in empty pickup). Once (spinning
rear wheel on pine needles) I thought I would need the tractor to retrieve
the truck. Ever since, I park pointed uphill if traction is iffy. I bought
a used Torsen differential but haven't installed yet.
-Original Messa
That one is too nice to put in the water. When I re-registered cars today
(my name only) the clerk asked if they were ever in a flood. How would an
amphicar owner answer that one?
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 202
Biden's principle contribution will be to serve as a bad example.
Unfortunately the rest of us will pay for the lesson.
Trump's principle contribution was to show the ruling class was corrupt and
incompetent, not to mention evil.
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From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Kaleb Str
You need to develop a "feel" for how much adjustment is needed to change the
gap by a thousandth or two. You can only measure the gap with the jam nut
tight so it's: measure, loosen, tweak, tighten, and measure again; then
repeat until it's in spec. After a the first few valves you should be abl
There is much good to say about the F-16 but nothing has the visceral impact
of F-4s at very low level.
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 8:52 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Cc: mi...@mitchellhaley.com
Subject: [MBZ] blew
Wind and Solar power require backup generation for whenever the sun don't shine
(most of the time) and the wind don't blow (varies). As far as infrastructure
is concerned that means "green" power generation doesn't replace other sources
but is IN ADDITION to traditional sources. Also, the spin
Power was out here from about 0700 to noon, probably caused by an ice storm. I
was unaware of that until I got to my kitchen and heard the generator running.
That (15KW Generac) LP-fired standby generator was nice to have then but there
are costs.
I think the equipment was about $3500 (in 2
me backup generator and run it off
> propane, and also run a line out to the shop for the heaters there.
> Maybe even replace the stove/oven with propane instead of electric
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Feb 14, 2021, at 5:11 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okieben
et a whole home backup generator and run it off propane, and
also run a line out to the shop for the heaters there. Maybe even replace the
stove/oven with propane instead of electric
Sent from my iPhone
> On Feb 14, 2021, at 5:11 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Power w
8:48 PM
To: Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Cc: Allan Streib
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blizzard
Scott Ritchey via Mercedes writes:
> The tank needs to absorb enough heat from the environment to "boil
> off" LP gas as you use it.
Is there some way to use the waste heat from the generator engin
to get a whole home backup generator and run it off propane, and
also run a line out to the shop for the heaters there. Maybe even replace the
stove/oven with propane instead of electric
Sent from my iPhone
> On Feb 14, 2021, at 5:11 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Power
#x27;re hard to handle and we only use 2x 20# cans in a normal week
> at camp. Actually before we got the fridge we wouldn't even use 2 full tanks.
>
> -Curt
>
> On Sunday, February 14, 2021, 8:18:07 PM EST, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Kaleb, You n
because they're hard to handle and we only use 2x 20# cans in a normal week
> at camp. Actually before we got the fridge we wouldn't even use 2 full tanks.
>
> -Curt
>
>On Sunday, February 14, 2021, 8:18:07 PM EST, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
&g
never refilled them for the camp
> because they're hard to handle and we only use 2x 20# cans in a normal week
> at camp. Actually before we got the fridge we wouldn't even use 2 full tanks.
>
> -Curt
>
> On Sunday, February 14, 2021, 8:18:07 PM EST, Scott Ritchey via
&
ll if it’s certified or whatever and if a propane
company will fill it.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Feb 15, 2021, at 2:46 AM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> If a big propane tank is rented and you terminate service, the LP company
> usually comes and picks up and hauls
An empty tank could hold air, which could support combustion. Also, air
(which won't condense) would screw-up the filling process. But purging is
not a big deal (or it wasn't in the old days) as the heavier LP gas forces
air out the top. I don't know what they do now with overfill protection
val
For recent systems there are two basic defrost schemes: demand defrost and
time/temp defrost.
Time/temp is cheaper and most common. The time can usually be set by jumpers
or DIP switches. If time is set to 30 min (for example) the coil temp sensor
is checked every 30 minutes and a defrost c
Probably, given the outside temps and state of charge, the gas pressure going
into the compressor gets too low if ice prevents the coils from absorbing
enough heat to raise the pressure (from that very cold air).
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From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
My Sonoma has a short (6 ft) bed but there are "notches" in the bed walls
for four 2x6 boards (the right length) that support 4x8 sheets above the
wheel wells.
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2021 8:18 AM
To: Mercedes Disc
sue. I can’t say I have noticed if
>>>> it’s ran a defrost cycle or not. I think here shortly I will go out and
>>>> look at the coils and see if they are clear or have started frosting up
>>>> again.
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>&g
The brushless generator in my Generac produces noisy power, which I think is
typical of brushless designs. But nothing in my house seems to care.
My heat pumps are not on the transfer switch and I don't know if the 15KW
generator could handle the inrush current. I haven't tried moving a heat
pu
My last Dayton OH house had an iron stove in a corner on raised brick with
brick along both walls. After it got going good I could damper it down and
keep the house cozy all night. And it did get cold there. I recall a
two-week period it never got above zero f.
Maybe I should look into one of th
I bought one of those 2KW inverter units from Harbor Freight a few years back:
https://www.harborfreight.com/engines-generators/gasoline-generators/2000-watt-super-quiet-inverter-generator-62523.html
I got it on sale for $450. It's fairly quiet and it has a low power mode that
is even quieter
Ungainly for most of us. What you said plus it needs to be wired in and
anchored to the ground.
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From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 5:24 PM
Cc: Kaleb Striplin ; Okiebenz via Mercedes
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Generator
At
That was my thought, exactly. Ignorance and superstition rule. Higher
education has become nothing more than plush, overpriced re-education camps.
Let the witch trials begin for anyone that rejects the new religion of
GREEN.
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From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Rick Knoble via M
The decisions that limit current Texas power sharing were made long before
anyone heard of TEXIT.
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From: Mercedes On Behalf Of OK Don via Mercedes
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 4:19 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: OK Don
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Here Is Why Te
I 'spect natural gas was a lot more costly then. The price has come WAY down
since fracking (and will probably go way back up now).
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From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 3:21 PM
To: Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Cc: K
Perceived temperature are greatly influenced by sunshine, wind, and humidity.
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 12:40 PM
To: OK Don via Mercedes
Cc: Randy Bennell
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Here Is Why Texas Is Dark
That's why I keep my old incandescent bulbs; heat. I have two bulbs near my
well pump, which is in a below-ground concrete shelter and one in my barn where
the water pipe enters from outside (all on plug-in thermostats). Back in the
day of carbureted cars it was common to run a drop light under
8267
On Tue, Feb 16, 2021 at 11:08 PM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> The brushless generator in my Generac produces noisy power, which I
> think is typical of brushless designs. But nothing in my house seems
> to care.
>
> My heat pumps are not o
Odd. The gas heat/electric AC units I've had in the past had the AC coils
upstream the fire box. I thought that was standard.
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 10:31 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: mi...@mitche
I have used Battery Tenders and Battery Minders. Someone on this list said
the Battery Minder was better; I think that is true. Battery Minders
allegedly have better regulation and de-sulfate action. Northern Tool had
some Battery minders on sale (looked like older model) a few years back and
I
True story. Many of the new fancy chargers will not even try unless they
know the voltage of the "dead" battery, which typically requires something
over 10v. In the past I used an old dumb charger to get the voltage up to
the point the smart charger would work. Jumping works too but I have more
I've never used either so cannot comment.
>From long term use I can recommend Battery Minder.
The cheap chargers may be fine (and the brand names probably cost no more to
manufacture) but why take a chance unless you want to bet your battery of
measure the actual (time varying) V-I charge curve
If you have an AOL account and use a third-party client (like Outlook or
Gmail) your password may stop working work. If so, you need to log onto
aol.com, go to account/security and generate a new password. You may be
able to just update the password or maybe delete and recreate the account in
the
Looks like the one I sold for $1500 on 2007 except with better paint.
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From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 11:13 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: Floyd Thursby
Subject: [MBZ] 1979 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D .
That is a standard 3-stage (lead-acid) charge profile (without
de-sulfating). Before digitally controlled chargers that was considered
ideal. I don't know if current thinking has changed.
"1.5A power output, regulated to 14V. In practice you get 1.5A until
voltage rises to 14, then you get 14
As I recall the story, a bastard-child division of IBM decided to produce
the PC using CPM for the disk operating system. But the folks that owned
CPM saw all those Big Blue dollar signs and got greedy. In the meantime,
Bill Gates had observed a demonstration of a disk operating system (forgot
In NC, a few weeks after COVID shots were approved 65 and up I called the
County Health Dept on a Monday and they scheduled me that Wednesday, very
easy. Maybe I just timed it right? Got the first shot (Moderna) with no
side effects except tenderness at injection site the next day, about like a
fl
The SAE "logo" should say if it's Diesel (Cx) rated. I understand that gas
engine oil (Sx) is actually a better lubricant but doesn't handle suspended
soot as well.
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