Wes

I have more than one reason for not wanting an electric vehicle, but the fact that you can lose significant battery life in either cold or hot weather extremes is, by itself, enough for me to not have any interest whatsoever. A vehicle is supposed to be reliable, not sensitive.

2024-06-12 15:09:19

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> ”a thermal power plant can store heat in molten salt pools under the earth and use it to boil water and run the turbine at night.”
That’s pretty cool. The nerd in me now wants to know how big those salt pools can get, and if (or how often) they need replacing or replenishing over time.

2024-06-12 13:32:53

Has anyone heard from @npub1p93…wmlx ? He hasn’t posted anything since this. I‘m just hoping he’s well because it sounds like he was having bad asthma-related problems.
#note13vx…n8kk

2024-06-09 02:59:54

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Speaking of radios, GMRS radios are a very affordable option that allow you to use repeaters to significantly extend your range. You need a license, and you’ll receive a call sign, but you don’t have to take a test like you would for a HAM license. Just pay a small fee.
I use them for the same reason @npub1t6c…te3j mentions, which is I don’t trust that I’ll have any telephone service when the time comes.

2024-06-08 20:53:07

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But if a house has active rj-11 jacks that a standard telephone can plug into, it’s still possible to receive phone service if there is a power outage at the house, right? Or has that changed too?