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1 minute ago, Mama Noodle said:

 

Because its a hodge podge of parts put together that's extremely inefficient typically using several different pumps and tanks when just one system can be used. 

 

I already addressed the reason they do what they do in post #13

 

 

Yes we do that. A 20000 Baht deep well pump into  10000 L storage.

A bladder tank and pressure switch would be a lot cheaper.

39 minutes ago, bankruatsteve said:

Not at all trying to argue with you... From what I see, the "control box" that comes with a pump couldn't respond to pressure since there is no connection to the pipe.  Or, does it do that based on Watts being pulled?  A seller in Lazada referred me to a pressure switch (see attached photo) if I needed pressure cut-off.  

 

Can you link to the type of pressure tank you talk about?  Again, I don't need immense water volume constantly - only when water the garden.

My advice to you would be replace your jet pump.

Video is typical well pump arrangement in the US. Its nothing more than a bigger version of your existing house pump. You could of course just pump into a big tank like we do on the farm.

3 minutes ago, Mama Noodle said:

 

Not sure what you're trying to ask me but why buy an expensive pump and run cheap parts to utilize it when a jet pump is cheap as heck and will provide the same water. 

 

Only exception being very deep wells where a sub pump is necessary. 

I am asking you to provide a little more detail from your post #13

Why is the water system the Thais use kind of dumb?

What do the poor locals fit on the end of submersed well pumps if the pressure tank system is too expensive?

59 minutes ago, Mama Noodle said:

 

They aren't dumb at all, in fact its the water system that the Thais use that is actually kind of 'dumb'  but in reality the reason it is the way it is here is because most locals can't afford the outlay or complication of a submersible pump system. Remember, a sub pump and pressure tank completely removes the need for multiple pumps and storage tanks, uses less overall power, and provides immense water volume constantly. 

Just curious.

Why is the water system the Thais use kind of dumb?

What do the poor locals fit on the end of submersed well pumps if the pressure tank system is too expensive?

This thread need cheering up with a Buriram pic.

5 hours ago, Metropolitian said:

Made my own battery pack with lifepo cells 5Ah, an first try with this technology, and which is now able to feed the fan for at least 4 hours

I have been following Jehu Garcia on the tube for a few years and started collecting 18650 cells back in early 2019. I now have 50 quality various cells and plan to start building a pack and charger later this year.

This is just a fun project that will likely end up powering the yard LED floodlights and sign.

Enjoy..

17 hours ago, Metropolitian said:

Something like this ?

 

     

 

 

Should be a little more adventurous now he has the shirt.

36 minutes ago, johng said:

also fill the fridge/freezer up as much as possible the less free space inside the more efficiently it works

This topic covers most of the argument.

https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/61445/does-an-empty-refrigerator-require-more-power-to-stay-cold-than-a-full-one

58 minutes ago, Sonyboy said:

Same here,huge rise for the latest bill,with no difference for usage,in fact less usage

You got charged more for less?

If the meter readings and charges on your bills confirm the error ask for a refund.
 

3 hours ago, bankruatsteve said:

If I recall, the bladder is not supposed to be water logged, right? 

There will be water on the pump side of a bladder tank.

Bladder tanks are charged to a pressure around the cut in pressure of the pump to function correctly.

A simple quick test for the small bladder tanks on compact house pumps is to measure how much water can be drawn off before the pump cuts in.

If you replace the bladder tank be sure it is the correct charge pressure for the pump. Bladder tanks with charge valve can be adjusted using a car tire pump.

30 minutes ago, WorriedNoodle said:

What are you guys using for Audio Output Device running Kodi on Win10?

I use WASAPI on a Win 10 HTPC and to keep sound stability my golden rule is to not use another player while Kodi is running.

1 hour ago, Crossy said:

Actually, when I'm measuring something if the length is nearer a whole inch than a whole cm I note the inches.

Its best to work only in millimeters rather than break down into meters and centimeters. It also reduces ambiguity when passing on measurements.

9 hours ago, Metropolitian said:

The inch is a commonly used customary unit of length in the United States,Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Guess old habits die hard. Not so long back I recall people in the UK frequently using imperial measurements even though products are sold using the metric system by law. The exception is beer I believe which is ordered by the pint.

The US failed to adopt the metric system because at some point in the 17th century a French guy failed to deliver the measurement standards. His ship blew off course and eventually got chopped up by the Brits.

On 4/16/2020 at 3:58 PM, sometimewoodworker said:

The planks are far too brittle to be nailed you have to use screws

10 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

I was wondering if our OP is actually a collector rather than a player.

 

I'm not sure if I ever had all the media gubbins even when these games were new.

As a collector of old radios back in Europe I can appreciate him wanting the original if thats his line. The original Doom and Quake wont be cheap.

17 hours ago, Crossy said:

 

Yup, but see post #5

 

The interwebs got most of it covered if the guy makes a little effort. ????

Classic games under Dos like Doom and Quake are available via torrent (PB) 

42 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Do you think because there is no alcohol they will not still be sitting around in groups. These areas are indeed possible hotspots and should be monitored for the virus alcohol or not. Banning everyone from purchasing alcohol will make no difference. People all over Thailand are at this very moment sitting around having a meal together. Taking away their right to have a few beers with makes no difference.

Since the alcohol ban groups near to our yard have almost stopped the 6pm-11pm drinking and singing bash. Last night they picked up a few Leo from somewhere and had a short session.

They dont have meals together, just alcohol with snacks on the fire until someone falls off the bench.

57 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Can anyone tell me how this stops virus spreading. Night life is cosed down, restaurants closed etc. This I can understand. But a booze ban has no real logical basis. Please, anyone, tell me the logic behind it.

Because of the excessive number of irresponsible adults who will get drunk congregate and attract more irresponsible adults.

A visit to local worker camps and rented land slums will provide clues to why alcohol should be limited in these times.

In answer to the title, I would say our local phone tower is the least influenced by power outages which is why I use it check mail when TOT falls over.

Other than some order mail I have nothing critical enough using WAN to justify sweating over backup. The TV cameras and some IOT can wait a few hours although I do get upset if the transmission torrent box is stuck on a favorite TV show. 

1 hour ago, transam said:

How did water get in the engine oil....?

An important question for a liquid cooled Honda Click.

10 minutes ago, Metropolitian said:

Yellow phase. And you are ... Russian (phase 1) English (phase 2) or American (phase 3) ?

Our supply phases are marked red yellow and blue which I adopted from a short period working in the UK I believe. If we lose yellow something in the local TOT shack has no backup power and goes off. TOT tells me it will be sorted one day.

5 minutes ago, possum1931 said:

Is that a genuine copy? I feel I got done with Lazada, Ebay may be similar.

They are genuine OEM keys.