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Just now, Kimjon said:

Thanks for the replies. I'm pretty quick to point out that I'm out of my depth knowledge wise here? As in clueless.

Our house has 3 phases coming into the meter box (we live rural). Apparently 1 phase runs directly to our water heater. The other 2 phases split around the house circuits.

The electrician put a 3 phase cable from the meter box to our shed, and connected 2 of the house phases up, but not the water heater one. Well that's my recollection of what happened?

I am keen on the idea of 3 phase power, even if it's just one outlet that I run an extension cable to, as and when required. But thought if I could just adapt a 2.2kw single phase motor off a water pump or something then that could be a cheap win?

Oh bro if you've got three phase then that is by far the best solution to get a circuit run to the hoist.

Conversion to single is about $800 for parts, depending on hookups.

Keep in mind it's easy enough for us to wire is VSD, but there's a fair bit of fucking about with limit switches etc.

Yes I've done exactly this about 12 months ago.

It's less painful to sell your hoist and get a new hydraulic one.

However if you really want to make it work, you'll need a 3kw cap start cap run motor and to replace your contactors with atleast 16A versions.

Yep

@Ned helped me getting Arduino set up for the 0-5V wideband output.

Sorry I don't like sleeping and riding with blokes for three days.

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https://www.msel.co.nz/Wiring/Grommets

@Yowzer

Oh my God I have had so many meters, trying to find one that has all the functions I require.

This is the best value for money, has lots of handy shit too. It's what has been my daily for the last couple of years.

https://mytools.co.nz/products/klein-cl800-acdc-trms-tough-clamp-meter-temp

On 22/03/2020 at 21:58, cletus said:

What's the advantage or reason for the tent being up high? 

I guess in Australia it would be good for keeping snakes out 

Ya get to keep full interior for storage, mine is erect in 30 seconds.

Can we ride from Napier to Mangatutu Hot Springs?

https://www.nzhotpools.co.nz/hot-pools/mangatutu-hot-springs/#description

I don't have anything insightful to offer on solar, as I use 100AH lithium, redarc bcdc charger and 200W panel for futureproofing.

Lithium Iron is at a price point now, that they are better value for money long term than AGM.

Here's some more fridge options though. I see there is a Jaycar reseller in Nelson if you wanted to poke them IRL.

https://www.jaycar.co.nz/search?text=brass+monkey&CSRFToken=08de16a6-2294-4871-b8c9-5615c862547a

Tang and de sprang, you'll fit right in

Genuine lol

• Seriously go over your shit bike again and fix anything that is going to fuck out. Lock tight and lock wire is your friend. Expect long sections of wide open throttle nangs.

Anyone got experience with a really nice tap and die set?

Links to what you're using plz.

Same

Smells like a sticky idle control valve.

Leave it on for awhile longer, give it a few whacks with the dead blow.

Can you make the line out of steel and use wee silicone or rubber joiners at each end?

Or go for a walk around pick a part/zebra for a hose the right shape.

YEP

10 whole units