Fruit Trader

This is where family picks up baking supplies.

https://www.google.com/search?q=12.966146%2C+100.910258

7 hours ago, jacko45k said:

They do, they don't..... (require a COR, and reject the pink book)..... perhaps they get a call every now and again from immigration when takings are down!

Yes the old they do they don't story, and it's quite believable that immigration need the cash or maybe even have a cash share agreement with the land transport office.

In an attempt to clear up any confusion; the brother in law called the Pattaya land transport office today to ask about yellow book status. He was passed over to the dept checking licence paperwork.

The following information was given although I doubt if this applies to all offices :-

The Pattaya office has not accepted the yellow book for several years when applying or renewing a licence that covers all of Thailand. Some exceptions were made during the Covid lockdown period.

The Yellow book is acceptable if a Chonburi area only licence is required.

The office has decided an immigration resident paper is more reliable for obtaining up to date residence status because it is connected with the latest TM30 information.

On 12/13/2023 at 9:34 AM, brianthainess said:

Why don't you have a yellow book and pink card after 22yrs? then no LOR needed. 

March this year I took a friend to the Pattaya transport office for licence renewal, he was armed with yellow book, pink card and the here long time badge. The office refused to accept yellow book or pink card and insisted he apply for residence certificate at Jomtien immigration. 

20 hours ago, Lacessit said:

The manufacturer seems to be worried enough to institute a recall on the affected vehicles, and auto companies hate recalls. Destroys their bottom line.  Perhaps they know more than you do.

The manufacturers are concerned because a charge socket mechanical interlock device is not functioning correctly. The primary reason for this interlock is likely to be prevention of contact damage when disconnecting under load. Secondary electrical safety devices prevent plugs remaining live after disconnection. 

It’s possible a substantial and scary arc would be drawn off a plug if carrying DC load before the system shuts off from connection loss. Looking at the CCS2 charging plug design and location of the handle its doubtful there would be much risk of injury to the operator.

As usual the media are giving the full shock horror to this story. 

42 minutes ago, Mavideol said:

Did anybody bought a Windows 10 Pro license and/or software from Lazada, if so, kindly provided feed back as I run into some trouble with the kid's Laptop, re-installing/setup windows 10 somehow it automatically default to Windows 10 Home Single language, need PRO version.

I have recently purchased W10, W11 Pro and W11 Enterprise from Lazada without issue.

Most sellers send the activation key only through Lazada messaging, this is all you need to upgrade from home to pro or make a fresh install via USB. Download any version you need from Microsoft using the media creation tool.

https://www.lazada.co.th/pc-hub/?q=All-Products&from=wangpu&langFlag=en&pageTypeId=2

4 hours ago, FlorC said:

Your pics are a little confusing .

I guess the yellow is the fiber cable .

First is the ONT , or the second one ? Or both ?

First is a termination box labelled TOT which connects the cable from the street (black) to a fibre connection socket. The yellow cable plugs into this socket and on to the ONT. 

1 hour ago, topt said:

It is if you don't want to use a router at all - which is what he asked earlier and I replied hence his comment.........

 

As I am the only one to use ONT in the thread I guess the OP's reply was aimed at my picture post. I made a follow up post to be sure the OP understands a stand alone ONT does not limit his options. It's best to leave  modems out of the picture when talking about fibre services to the home.

1 hour ago, FlorC said:

Yes an ONT or without router may be too limited.

Not limited. You connect your own choice of router to the ONT and use WAN login detail provided by TOT.

7 hours ago, FlorC said:

Apparently the fiber cable comes to your house and you can use your own or their modem.
I do not know if there are modems with a fiber cable input , and they are opaque about the rent for using their modem. What's the deal ?

TOT installations vary between areas. Ask your local office if they can supply an ONT only which makes using your own equipment easier.

Example - TOT ONT in our office.

5 hours ago, Lacessit said:

 

The video makes a good point when you consider the following.

Unlike liquid fuel, power delivery for EV charging stations is a lot more complex than simply placing an order. Some locations will have capacity to meet a stations maximum demand where others might need a diversity plan to limit power when all chargers are in use. Diversity calculations happen at all levels of power distribution. 

Not all EV owners will be charging at home and demand for reliable high output charging facilities will increase.

Link to article about capturing diversity

5 hours ago, Bandersnatch said:

 

As OP this was in my original post some 4,000 posts ago.

 

I posted this as I knew that the haters would be out in force to hijack this discussion as they have done for so many others. 

 

They clearly don’t want anyone to buy an Electric Car and will spread disinformation, loony theories and pathetic lies to achieve their objective.

 

Most are incapable of constructing a coherent argument and due to a lack of formal education have no comprehension of the scientific method. Most of what they post is uniformed opinions and hearsay.

 

Feeding the troll only encourages them.

 

It is best to ignore them or suffer the fate described best by Mark Twain.

 

I also like the one about playing chess with a pigeon. 

If you can't handle a public forum that includes all walks, take your discussion to a private safe space. The signalling platform will be greatly reduced but at least you won't be suffering us low level simpletons.

Attacking peoples education standard because they don't understand something is low but comes as no surprise here.

One would think that people who have confidence in their choices along with the education to explain the technology can handle the negatives without personal attacks and compartments. On the other hand, it’s understandable that people will be a little sensitive after parting with large chunks of cash for products that lack a solid track record.

PS

In the future you might consider using the superior education to write a clear OP.

This is a discussion about EVs available or coming to Thailand.

This is not a discussion about Chinese cars
 

40 minutes ago, Fruit Trader said:

The Onkyo SR-606 rev-04 schematic shows voltage selection.

 

Update I forgot to mention -

There is a chance your receiver contains the dual voltage transformer but has the voltage selector omitted for the US market. An electronics repair shop can check if your transformer is dual voltage but hard linked at 120V.

The Onkyo SR-606 rev-04 schematic shows voltage selection.

1 hour ago, vinny41 said:

it doesn't matter what you call it

"I'm concerned about the increased risk of severe injury and death for all road users from heavier curb weights and increasing size, power, and performance of vehicles on our roads, including electric vehicles," Homendy said in remarks prepared for the group.

https://www.npr.org/2023/01/11/1148483758/ntsb-heavy-electric-vehicles-safety-risks

 

Should EV acceleration be legally limited for safety reasons?

Some of our readers might believe that they would have no problem controlling these cars, but the reality is that the drivers who buy them may not have enough skill and, as such, could easily become a danger to themselves and other road users – even if they stay within the speed limit. YouTube is full of videos of much slower, petrol-driven ‘supercars’ crashing at relatively low speeds, due to the power generated from the line when the lights change.

https://www.whichev.net/2020/04/24/should-ev-acceleration-be-legally-limited-for-safety-reasons/

Insurers will of course take control of this emerging hazard, they move quickly when something new tips the balance sheet.

Personally I will sit on the fence and watch the EV gold rush develop, lots more entertainment to come that's for sure.

17 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Now I wonder, were the ‘atrocities’ alleged by the Mau Mau fact or propaganda fiction?

Fact.

1 hour ago, baansgr said:

Stopped watching  after 1 minute...says nothing except babble on a load of rubbish

Let me guess, he talks rubbish because your extensive experience and knowledge of Africa does not align with his opinion. Please enlighten us, the topic is - AFRICA -Have you? Would you? 

2 hours ago, Stocky said:

 

What a strange numpty

An introvert who went from a well paid teaching job in Japan to the Jungles of Africa. The demise and subsequent odd behaviour began with rejection of the Japanese work ethic and a series of videos aimed at crushing the dreams of anyone wishing to live and work in Japan. All of his original video content has disappeared.

This guy appeared at my sister-in-laws rent rooms over in Banglamung Nong Prue M1 a few years back. He was living in Japan at the time and looking for a new adventure in Thailand.

A lot of reasons to hate Africa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbTtvZVxMHY

33 minutes ago, Crossy said:

Gentlemen.

 

That capacitor (C1) makes all the difference, with no load it will charge up to the peak voltage of 33V which is what you will measure.

 

Once you add a load it will discharge during the negative half-cycle, the rate of discharge determined by the load resistance.

 

Which I would expect our so called DIY & Electrical Forum Expert to fully understand and not belittle people with jelly bean nonsense.

5 hours ago, bluejets said:

You forgot to knock off the bottom half of the sine wave, which, when in use, loaded filtered and all the jelly beans removed, will be 1/2 of that.(approx)

Known as half wave rectification...don't believe it...?? look it up...

educate yourself.

I forgot to knock off nothing.

Does not matter how much jelly bean nonsense you apply, my answer and the diagrams result are correct.

There is a reason why the diagram shows 33V at the output and its not a mistake. Educate yourself and all will be revealed.

PS

Its possible the widely used diagram was taken from here

https://rayshobby.net/wordpress/24vac-to-5vdc-conversion

A little more help understanding half wave rectification with and without filter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7EUf1GAQuI

On 10/11/2023 at 6:36 AM, OneMoreFarang said:

And if you think that the output of a 24V transformer after the rectification is 24V then think again - or google it.

 

 

The output voltage of 33V given in your diagram is correct (approx) for half wave rectification with filter and no load. 

2 hours ago, MJCM said:

Sorry for my ignorance, but is the difference in V in the cells not solved by Balancing them?

Yes and its a good idea to start the BMS and new cell pack life with a clean slate. Balancing packs of large cells can take some time though.

Who supplied this inverter?