Category: Sources
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Solar Power Growth
This little chart I stole from a recent edition of “The Economist” I’ll paste the article below Or listen here: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/economist-podcasts/4046013 via @PodcastAddict THE SUN MACHINES NAIVE EXTRAPOLATION HAS TROUNCED SOBER FORECASTING AGAIN AND AGAIN The Economist (North America) APHOTOVOLTAIC CELL is a very simple thing: a square piece of silicon typically 182 millimetres on…
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Spot Welder and The Lithium Battery Adventure
I have been learning about lithium batteries and how to refurbish and build battery sets for various applications. I bought a Spot Welder from China I got it off AliExpress. I found it was recommended from this Youtube Video: Here is the description (from seller) DescriptionThe welding process is based on the principle of high…
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Appliance Repair – Reprise
This is more of a follow-up to my first post: Read it here The washing machine started acting up – again. This time the symptoms did not match any of the usual diagnosis patterns suggested on YouTube or Reddit. I think it’s a faulty Timer/Selector switch. https://www.turnerstimerrepair.com/
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Open Access Publishing
A pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Based in Basel, Switzerland, MDPI has the mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. https://www.mdpi.com/
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Appliance Repair and Fighting Planned Obsolescence
I maintain 3 sets of appliances: home, basement suite; and rental property. Recently I’ve had a rash of breakdowns. I thought I’d document my experience here. Kenmore Superduty Washing Machine: Age 25 years It turned out to be a $10 part off Amazon (OEM part $25). In this case the no-name part is working (but…
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2023 Summer Edition – Part 2
A Few Interesting Websites I read another book in July and August! A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry https://openlibrary.org/books/OL8076133M/A_Fine_Balance The story explores the lives of the poor, middle class and the wealthy in India through a group of main characters whose lives intertwine throughout the novel. Not a book full of joy and happy endings,…