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    KD4UPL replied to the thread 24v Battery Charging Options.
    While I agree with all your math I thought the whole discussion was about a 24 volt system. My answer was based on a 24 volt system...
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    KD4UPL replied to the thread 24v Battery Charging Options.
    That's not how it works. 2 100 Ah 12 volt batteries give you 1 100 Ah 24 volt "battery". So, at 24 volts, half discharged is 50 Ah.
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    KD4UPL replied to the thread 24v Battery Charging Options.
    How long is a string? If you have 100 Ah batteries making your 24 volts and they're down half way that's 50 Ah to put back. If you have...
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    KD4UPL replied to the thread Ebbtide 2008.
    Originally they were pretty good. I almost bought a new one in 2004. They were already wood free by then I think.
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    KD4UPL replied to the thread Hot water heater.
    Are you asking about electric or gas? If gas it's probably a good idea unless your water has a lot of mineral content. If electric you...
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    KD4UPL replied to the thread 18ft Boat Launch with RWD Suburban.
    I've launched and retrieved 3 different boats over the last 24 years in 7 different states. I can't remember ever needing 4wd.
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    KD4UPL replied to the thread Engine wouldn't fire without throttle after overnight.
    I'm not sure if they plugged it or not. It smoothed out the "lumpy" loopey idle. Yeah, I don't like the idea of running rich either. I...
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    KD4UPL replied to the thread Engine wouldn't fire without throttle after overnight.
    The only numbers I have are in posts #4 and #11. I didn't get any actual numbers from my mechanic (but I can ask if it helps). It does...
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    KD4UPL replied to the thread Engine wouldn't fire without throttle after overnight.
    Last fall I replaced plugs and then ran out of time. This spring my mechanic replaced the cap and cleaned the rotor. His diagnosis is...
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    KD4UPL replied to the thread Family of 5, 19ft or 21ft?.
    I've got a 2004 Rinker Captiva 232. I've had it for 8 years and I really like it. We have plenty of roof for our family of 5 and often...
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