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Best I have done was on a KZ1000 152 mph or 244.6 kpm. once was enough. I had to scrub the heck out of the seat to get the stain out. Art

Once again a political discussion turns into bashing and bad feelings. I had hoped this time would be different but it wasn't. This thread cost me 12 p.m.s 3 messages and over two hours of reading and writing. It also cost me peace of mind slowly showing me that behind some people's back they have a knife for the American way. I think that is the real reason that these threads hurt so much. Art

Simply put if this descends into argumentative he said she said crap that happens when people critique each others knowledge and bruises ego it will be locked. It goes better if you disagree with someones facts ignore/discard them. The world does not need an internet warrior to point out the obvious.Now if you point it out to them and the thread goes sideways then it gets locked. We got rules here if you don't follow them then you pay the price it is your choice. I step in when they are broken I do not wish to be a babysitter and answering a wack load of P.M.s that such and such is breaking the rules and he said something that I don't like. Given the amount of time I have for family and friends I will use the rules to make this place run as smoothly as possible and if it means taking away posting privileges so be it.So continue on and you will have made the choice for me. Art

On the surface you see diplomacy however there actions behind the scenes not so much. Should the US be involved short answer is not anymore but we are committed to try to rebalance what was upset. Even without interference the timeline would have been extended but the end results would still be oppressed citizens. It is tough to be big brother because you are always in the wrong in someones eyes. Art

Read the books and then comment a wiki search hardly puts you in a position of debunking his list of references. Reading all sources of information both the good and the bad gives you balance and allows you to identify what is the consensus of opinions among like minded people. That is what the thread is about. Art

No you can not attack someone's point of view and make it personal. CD listed over 5000 pages of material and because the first author does not pass a 30 second wiki search he gets flamed? To read all sources of information and then form your own opinion from the information is what this is about. If you want to argue call your wife or girlfriend,if you want to amass knowledge then discuss it here. Rules are simple follow them or pay the consequences. It is your choice. It is your choice. Choice choose.........se Art

This is the type of posts that will get this thread locked. Refrain from debunking or flaming people. If you have knowledge or a point of view then share it. It is up to each person to do what they want with it. We do not tolerate bashing or debunking other opinions it takes the threads into hurt feelings and people ganging up on each other. Thanks Art

Ive gone barbless it makes it easier to unhook both man and fish. Art

You are up against our filters CD. Can't have the kiddies reading cuss words on a fishing site. Art

Believe me I understand but until it is something that you have control and an ability to change you are just wasting your breath. Even the almight Canadave who I have known for years and feel he is a very credible source has zero pull with the voting public in the US. Except me but that is because I see the same things he does. So far this has not fallen into the typical politic thread pattern and it can go on until alcohol or stupidity steps in. We are not repeating last winter trust me on that. Just so you know the defcon rating for the average US citizen last held relevance in the 60's Cuban missile crisis with a brief resurgent after 9/11 for 6 months. Art

Welcome Back Canadave as usual you have hit all of the high points of our political issues. I now have to take back my statement that ALL Canadians do not understand what the US is against. Lol well summed up my friend. Art

With the information that is twisted by US news media and the spin second hand information that you have available you realize that this thread is doomed before it is even started. I (not being Canadian) have yet to comment on a Canadian political thread because of this fact. The other reason is no matter what my opinion or fact filled thoughts are I have no say in the outcome of Canadian politics much as you have no say in the outcome of the US political system. Keep the discussion fact filled and the first rock thrown at the US political system I will lock it. The owners have discussed the political thread guidelines and we do not feel this board needs to go in this direction it always goes wrong. Art

I will raise your sigh with a groan........ Art

Welcome to the board thank you for joining and offering you help; Art

that would work Dan the drawback is the max amp load between the generator 12 volt to the battery on a 4400 watt load minus the storage capacity of the battery would be 4400 watts divided by 12 volts = 366 amps. After 2 hours of running the battery of 700 amp would have cycled at least 2 times That would need quite a big cable and the heat load passing thru the battery would likely short it out quickly. For just running a computer or other sensitive items use like a 1100 watt converter and then allow the dirty electricity run all of the more tolerate loads. Art

Running a generator at 80% or higher will cause fluctuations that can damage todays electronics. Computers, microwaves, and other circuit intensive products need a clean steady source of power with a 60hertz sine wave. Less expensive generators put out a "dirty" sine wave that will over time damage or in some cases will not even power up some electronics. The off brand units have a much wider sine wave and it gets dirtier the closer you get to the max capacity. Motors that use brushes could care less how dirty the sine is because the brushes create more "noise" than the worst generator. By pressing a generator to run over its intended rate or close to its max is hard on the generator but can shorten the life of electronics running on it. Art

5000 wattts will support 41 amps. A space heater at 1500 watts is 13 amps, 4 amps for lights and 4 for chargers and computer. 21 x 20% is 4 or 25 amps load. A second heater will put you at the max for the generator. Your average heavy duty drill, skill saw or other tools will also max out the generator with only one heater running. Art

Make a list of what you will be running at the same time. you then look at the items and find the amp rating for the device and the voltage. Then you take the amps multiply by the voltage to get the watts it uses. Add all of them together and add 20% more. That is the wattage you need to run the items including start up amp draw. The brand is the best one you can buy and can get serviced locally. There is a reason off brand generators are cheaper it is either the stability of the generator to provide pure AC or poorly made engine. Art

Thank you for the complement I have a wealth of knowledge both from my friends as well as life experience. I was very lucky that I was part of the Navy SeaBees that trained you in you desired rate mine was water, and refrigeration along with access to building, steelworking, mechanics, electrical and heavy equipment.I have sense surrounded myself with experts that I can ask questions on different subjects and they trade info with me as well. Some of the best money I make is on water treatment and sewage reprocessing design and repair. When I do get stumped I will go to the internet and read up till I understand and form my answer from there. Cheers Art

Cut paste from the internet ​However, this legend is historically based in fact. The first lead-acid batteries consisted of glass cells that were enclosed in tar-lined wooden boxes. A damp concrete floor could cause the wood to swell, breaking the glass inside. The Edison cell (i.e. the nickel-iron battery) that preceded the rubber-cased battery was encased in steel. Those that weren't isolated in crates would discharge into concrete quite easily. Later battery cases used primitive hardened rubber, which was somewhat porous and could contain lots of carbon. A moist concrete floor combined with the carbon in the battery cases could create electrical current between the cells, discharging them. Art

This is a cut and paste from a website on batteries Why Lead-Acid Batteries Stop Working All rechargeable batteries work by producing chemical reactions, and each new charge and discharge makes minute permanent changes to the battery’s chemical structure. In lead-acid batteries, the most popular choice for vehicles and industrial situations, the breakdown occurs because of a chemical reaction between the lead and the sulfuric acid in the battery. The two substances form a third substance called lead sulfite, and as the battery gets older, the lead sulfite starts to form crystals inside the battery. Because the battery is no longer able to use the lead and sulfuric acid in the crystals, the battery’s functionality goes down until the crystals get big enough to render the battery entirely useless. Hope this explains it Art

If people continue to disrespect his property then I don't blame him for his actions. If someone in the city had people throwing trash or building a bonfire on his front lawn you would put up signs and call the cops every time some one did that. I allow people on my property to use the shooting range and walk the woods but if you abuse the privilege by not following the rules they are asked to not return. So far my judgement has been good and have't had to ban anyone but it would happen if they abuse my kindness. art

You will always have a place on my boat when we see each other Lew. Enjoy the relaxation you will find. Art

The price of the water seems to be offensive to some but it really is just the first in amount of money that Canada reaps. The $3.75 per Million liters is money coming into the Canadian monetary system from an external source. It then supplies an income for the workers. The second party consumer that sells it to the stores will make money and the retailer as well. The taxes paid by the consumer then goes into the government for other projects. For the water that goes to the US the initial price paid as well as the jobs supported and export fees all stay in Canada. The importing of water is not a practice that is economical when the water is available from closer sources at a lesser cost. Unless it can be sold at a higher price such as FIJI bottled water ( great marketing same H2O) canadian water for bottled resale in the US is minimum. Art

Sorry for that my wording is flawed when I said Golf Courses it should have been Agriculture as well. Thanks for seeing what I was blind too. Art