SirDerpy

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Nothing matters if there's no meaningful choice on the ballot. And, your single issue perspective is part of the problem: You put your feelings first.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That's definitely not the quality of answer I was expecting. Thank you. I'd not realized Sony has been such an innovator.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

48V, 10A at 6 feet or less length requires 16awg wire for <=3% loss (which is the critical appliance standard rather than the more lax <= 10% used for most DC circuits). That's a wire with a conductor diameter of 1.3mm ~= 0.05in.

The cable probably isn't 10A rated. But, it's not an overly thick wire to get it done. Most of the girth is insulation and shielding.

This is overly simplified. And, I didn't care to watch the video.

edit: replaced mistaken > with <

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago (7 children)

Why is the "high end" brand Sony?

About 1998: I tried to ask a Sony receiver to deliver about 80% published RMS. After about two minutes it went into a protection mode, never to recover, bricked.

About 2005: A used Sony 5.1 HT setup's receiver failed. The speakers said 4 Ohm on them. An HK 4 ohm stable receiver begs to differ. Speakers went to Craigslist.

I've been avoiding Sony for nearly 20 years. Are they doing something right for playback devices such as a CD player?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago

I saw crypto from home screen to settings. While anecdotal, that made them very difficult to trust.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago

Yes. I've a father in law for that :)

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 months ago

Similar, non-wavelength specific translucent panels were for sale a month ago when I bought my 400W traditional panels. It's not just feasible. It's already for sale.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Now that you've chosen to say it I understand.

I agree that the internet was much more useful in the early days. Much of that content of merit is likely still there. But, it's much, much harder to find. One basically needs to specifically know what resources exists before searching for it.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 2 months ago (3 children)

"Tips" don't teach me how to build a house. They're niche case ideas for someone who already knows how to build one.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

I'm a wilderness hiker, climber, skydiver, and ride a motorcycle. I'd not ask another skydiver how to protect myself when climbing. They could guess. But, they'd know so little that their advice could easily be dangerous.

OP, ignore everyone who's not riding horses. Seek specialized guidance rather than general.

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submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

I'd guess my net environmental impact is just now lower than US average because, despite my fuel consumption when moving my home, it's tiny, energy independent, and it doesn't move far or frequently. I don't really know. I just don't want to be judged unfairly, particularly when seeking help trying to do it even better.

I want to downsize my truck for cost and fuel efficiency. I've had this truck, my first, for a year, 3.5k miles. I've towed the trailer a short thousand miles without incident and including city, highway, and interstate.

Current setup:

'19 Chevy 2500 6.0L 4WD

Hitch towing ~2.5 tons GVWR (14', enclosed, tandem, brakes)

Getting 8mpg @ 70-75mph

Next truck budget is $10-20k. I'll keep it probably until the frame rots. I'm planning on replacing shocks & wearable steering components, am not averse to some work.

Should I target a 1/2 ton gas (leaning Ford 5.0L 4WD), a different 3/4 ton gas (which and why), or a 3/4 ton diesel (leaning Dodge Cummins)?

The paper numbers say I should get a 1/2 ton gas. But, my more experienced friend thinks I'll be a lot happier spending more for a diesel because diesel engines can last a long time, it'll at least double my fuel efficiency, and it's a little extra overkill for an easier tow.

I'm open to all informed perspectives. What's my best plan and why?

Edit: I kept the Chevy 2500 6.0L because the local market didn't support transition on the sale side. I also bought a '98 Dodge Cummins 12v diesel that needs work. It'll eventually replace the other truck.

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