Curiosities
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Can I Run My AC on Solar? The Brutal Math Behind Air Conditioning
Can I Run My AC on Solar? The Brutal Math Behind Air Conditioning The dream of Van Life or Off-Grid…
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The 50% Rule: Why You Only Own Half Your Battery
The 50% Rule: Why You Only Own Half Your Battery Imagine buying a 10-gallon gas tank for your car, but…
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Wire Size Calculator: Stop the Voltage Drop Before It Stops You
Wire Size Calculator: Stop the Voltage Drop Before It Stops You Electricity is like water flowing through a pipe. If…
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CMU Block Calculator: Structural Masonry Made Simple
CMU Block Calculator: Structural Masonry Made Simple Unlike retaining walls which rely on gravity, a Structural Wall (Garage, Shop, Foundation)…
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Gutter Calculator: Hydraulic Sizing for Storm Protection
Gutter Calculator: Hydraulic Sizing for Storm Protection Most homes come with standard 5-inch gutters because they are cheap. But in…
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Siding Calculator: Estimates for Vinyl & Fiber Cement
Siding Calculator: Estimates for Vinyl & Fiber Cement Siding a house is like wrapping a gift: the paper is easy,…
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Concrete Calculator: Precision for Slabs & Footings
Concrete Calculator: Precision for Slabs & Footings In construction, there is a saying: “Concrete waits for no one.” Once the…
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Generator Size Calculator: Don’t Get Left in the Dark
Generator Size Calculator: Don’t Get Left in the Dark When the grid goes down or the solar panels are covered…
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Battery Runtime Calculator: How Long Until Blackout?
Battery Runtime Calculator: How Long Until Blackout? You are camping, it is 8 PM, and your battery reads 12.6 Volts.…
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LiFePO4 Voltage Calculator: Estimate Your State of Charge
LiFePO4 Voltage Calculator: Estimate Your State of Charge With old lead-acid batteries, voltage dropped linearly. You always knew how much…
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