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  1. usclassic

    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    Yes it has very expandable if needed Not sure what my dryer uses but 10 -15 minutes is all it runs per load.
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    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    Upgrade....ordered an Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station - 3,840Wh | 6,000W With this I can run our 240v dryer along with all the other stuff at the same time.
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    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    Today charged 3 lawn batteries, made coffee, plus two loads of clothes washed. Hooked my washer up to my other backup inverters which I have rarely used before. One is 10,000 watts, (which I doubt} the other 2,000 watts running now. I did one wash with each while the battery charger is putting...
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    My first 3D printer

    Printing with solar power now Table hooks Assortment of prints
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    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    Hot Coffee and noodles cooked with solar today. Hooked up the lights and 3D printer as well. The new 900 watt microwave uses 1494 watts when cooking. It has eco mode that turns off display to save power when not in use.
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    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    Cooling a space-based data center in a vacuum requires using large radiators to radiate waste heat as infrared light, as convection is impossible. The primary solution involves mechanical pump fluid loops (MPFL) circulating liquids to transfer heat from computing hardware to external panels...
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    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    SpaceX will get them there pretty soon.
  8. usclassic

    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    Maintenance yes but chips are reliable after the burn in period which they will do on earth but space is cold and cooling is free there. No water needed.
  9. usclassic

    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    It will help once data centers are moved out into space Data centers currently consume approximately 4.4% to 4.5% of total U.S. electricity as of early 2026, driven largely by the rise of artificial intelligence. This usage is rapidly increasing from roughly 1.9% in 2018, with projections...
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    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    free to observe but not free to harness use and collect.
  11. usclassic

    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    rats this one has turntable too. oh well
  12. usclassic

    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    not to mention 3d printer, lawn equipment, and Dyson vacuum charging.
  13. usclassic

    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    didn't want the turntable so got this instead.
  14. usclassic

    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    Next most used appliance is my microwave and I thought about wiring it up to the ecoflow but that involved cutting holes in garage drywall and running extension wires. So I took the easy way out and ordered this. to run off solar. True it will mean a few extra steps out of the kitchen but so...
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    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    So much wasted solar now as batteries charge up quickly. I made morning coffee with solar and will 3D print with solar now too. Still waiting for the angle mounts
  16. usclassic

    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    Now waiting for the angle mounts to finish up. Last panel still hooked up to the car charger for now till the car is sold.
  17. usclassic

    My first Mid Drive

    Mounted a plastic tote from US Plastic Corp holds tools, tire repair kit, and foot pump. Straps are just to hold the lid. Tote is mounted to the frame with 8 zip ties.
  18. usclassic

    My Radwagon 5 arrived

    Found the right size toolbox at US Plastic Corp. So in it I have tools and tire repair kit along with the 12v power supply for the turn signals. It is bolted to the frame using existing rack mounts.
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    Decided to run my ebikes on solar

    Got one new panel installed in series with one old panel other two new panels should arrive tomorrow Charging the Radwagon 5 now using 108 watts with 219 watts coming in. New panel outperforms the old at half the price.
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