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    mclewis1 replied to the thread Decided to run my ebikes on solar.
    Interesting how we've come full circle in many ways. My grandparents had a dairy farm in the 40s, 50s, and 60s with a very limited grid...
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    mclewis1 replied to the thread Decided to run my ebikes on solar.
    Thanks usclassic, I have to say that despite some of the “detours” from others that I’m really enjoying this thread. It seems to...
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    mclewis1 reacted to usclassic's post in the thread Decided to run my ebikes on solar with Like Like.
    So again I jumped to the wrong conclusion. My old controller is fine it simply was a blown 7.5 amp fuse in the connection to the...
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    mclewis1 reacted to harryS's post in the thread Cheap e-bike maker refuses recall as CPSC tells riders to get rid of it immediately with Like Like.
    If you put in a good battery and check the wiring to see why it was shorting out the original battery, the bike should be OK, but for...
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    mclewis1 reacted to usclassic's post in the thread Decided to run my ebikes on solar with Like Like.
    I now have three more 100w panels inbound to add to the system. Hard to believe now they are so much cheaper than a few years ago, like...
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    mclewis1 replied to the thread Winter Sucks.
    Tonight's low will be -20C (by 6am) ... so no early morning ride on Monday (the afternoon looks promising, cool but reasonable). No new...
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    mclewis1 reacted to Chargeride's post in the thread Winter Sucks with Like Like.
    That read like the recovered notes of Scott of the Antarctic.
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    mclewis1 replied to the thread Winter Sucks.
    I'm 2 adults in ~1100sq/ft, all electric (heat, water, cooking, charging the ebike :D ) - and we pay 15c/kw (so about 11c USD). With...
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    mclewis1 replied to the thread Winter Sucks.
    I also don't bother with a fully integrated generator setup (so no xfer switch, etc.)and just run extension cords to what's necessary...
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    mclewis1 reacted to stompandgo's post in the thread Winter Sucks with Like Like.
    We got hit very hard on Cape Cod, especially mid-cape where I live. We got 12-14" of wet snow, but what did the damage were the gale...
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    mclewis1 reacted to gromike's post in the thread Can 36v be better than 48? with Like Like.
    I recently installed a Grin All-Axle direct drive rear hubmotor and Phasrrunner controller, and it rocks! So, in my opinion, one needs...
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    mclewis1 replied to the thread Winter Sucks.
    I'm off for a ride this afternoon. It's just above freezing but sunny and no wind. So perfect winter conditions and a good time to get...
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    mclewis1 replied to the thread Winter Sucks.
    Ooooo, "trapped" in mid Cal while a serious blizzard goes through the NE, I'll bet they're really upset. They'll all likely have some...
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    mclewis1 reacted to PedalUma's post in the thread Winter Sucks with Like Like.
    Is it made from gluten free sawdust? That is a pool of butter inside the pastry. Then I would dip it into a mocha with cinnamon and...
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    mclewis1 reacted to DaveMatthews's post in the thread Winter Sucks with Like Like.
    I shop and cook for myself. Rarely go out for meals. Easy to avoid junk or flavourless dishes.
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