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    Arctic Blast is here...

    I have a friend that runs solar out in the Big Bend region. He said that during Snowmageddon, the snow was translucent enough that they produced enough power for the current to melt the snow pretty early, then they were in full production. They were actually contributing to the grid. He said the...
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    Emergency Power/Storms/Prepping etc

    Quick check shows about $7,000 new! I'm guessing the 2023/02 is a production date which means it is only 2 years old. $250 is a steal! Something that does pique my interest is that it is rated at 3600 rpm for a diesel engine. I tend to think of them as a lower rpm machine. 1800 rpm with a 4 pole...
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    Funny / Satire

    I use "Bueno" which is common in Spanish speaking countries. Only once has the telemarketer not hung up. Then I said "No entiendo!" and hung up on them. Probably a whole other department of scammers for the Spanish speaking world!
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    Emergency Power/Storms/Prepping etc

    That's what I thought but we were below freezing for a long time. My other one just drips onto the ground and the ground is not overly muddy.
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    Emergency Power/Storms/Prepping etc

    I always wondered just how much water the FreezeMisers used so last Tuesday I found out. My cattle trough was empty and I attached a FreezeMiser to the fill hose. The trough is about 100 gallons and filled up over night. We were in the 20s each night but 100 gallons is more than I would have...
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    Deep Freeze down South!

    I know that 25F doesn't phase many people here but in the deep south, that is absolute miserable. Weatherman said most snow ever recorded is expected in Galveston, Texas. Upwards of 4" in Houston! San Antonio, 1"! A lot of the precip is expected to be sleet and freezing rain. The roadways will...
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    Jamal robs my elderly neighbor

    WOW! If I were not already a member, I would join just for your videos!
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    2024 EmpireTech Thanksgiving Day Sales& Black Friday &Christmas Sales- Winter Sales

    Andy, do you have any more info on this mount?
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    What cha got?

    I'm about ready to let go of my X10 cameras! Maybe the Foscams if you're interested!
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    Who has enabled their alarm output to turn on their water sprinkler irrigation systems? DOGS!!!!!!!

    There are motion sensor sprinklers to attach to a hose. Critter Ridder is one. Also there are ultrasonic devices that allegedly ward off deer, etc. Not as high tech as an NVR with AI but might work. Some cameras will let you load own sounds. Maybe a dog barking would be enough to distract it.
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    Wish you were here!

    You'll love that on Thursday when it's raining and in the 30s! Huge drop from 90 a week ago!
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    Wow! This guy is genius!

    @mat200 turned me onto this guy in another thread.
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    Car Thieves Give Stark Reminder Not To Go Confront Them In Waddell, AZ

    The thief has a scan tool. He hooked up to the OBDII port. How do you start a car with a scan tool? I have one and I think it will authorize and make a new key fob. But that fast?!
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    Merry Christmas and Happy New year!

    Merry Christmas all!
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    2024 EmpireTech Thanksgiving Day Sales& Black Friday &Christmas Sales- Winter Sales

    Thank you Andy for the third prize camera! I got it today and the wife admired it for me over the phone! Now, I have to schedule some attic time to run Cat5 cable. Thanks again Andy for the lottery and the service you provide!
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    Inexpensive microphone compatible with Dahua/Empiretech PTZ6C4G-45X ?

    Search for microseven on ipcamtalk.com it is recommended several times. It's available on Amazon for $30.
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    Cleaning the camera lens

    Windex
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    Starlink - anyone have it?

    Thanks, I looked Yaosheng up on amazon and will order the adapter and injector to give it a try!
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    Starlink - anyone have it?

    I've got a Rev2 system and I thought that the wireless router was required to talk to the dish. Do I understand you correctly when you say you do not have yours installed? Your system is 3rd party router--> power injector-->starlink antenna and their equipment is still in the box?
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    Starlink - anyone have it?

    Yes I have one. It does great for "normal" internet and streaming. I have my router behind the modem just like one might on a cable internet modem. It is out in Texas with a wide open view of 90% of the sky. I cannot guess how it might fair here in Florida with huge pines and cypress trees all...
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    Hall of shame

    I do not think that a dryer would discolor PVC. A lot of dryer vents are cheap plastic and the was piece is usually plastic. It looks like to me that is the exhaust on a gas water heater! The other PVC is probably a fresh air vent I had to look back to the gas water heater with the glowing gas...
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    Here comes Milton…

    One of the reports this morning showed the shear and an area of dry air pulling it south and hitting Cuba, Keys and SE Florida.
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    Here comes Milton…

    You are a Fire Marshall's nightmare!
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    Here comes Milton…

    I75 North through Pasco County was bumper to bumper around noon. Costco looked like the covid days. Got stuff easy to cook on an egg if we loose power. Tested the generator. I heard gas stations are already running low. Tomorrow, will be another day of prep. Everybody stay safe.
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    Funny / Satire

    AI? She only has 4 fingers on her left hand. Not that I haven't seen very similar scenes MANY times in the past.
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    Any Dmss user? Pls help

    There is a search function on the add camera screen and it will find it. If it is your first camera, it should be set at default 192.168.1.108 if your computer is not on that subnet, best to read the wiki. Find your computer IP address by pulling up console with cmd in the program search bar...
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    Remote Access

    AngelCam runs on a raspberry pi. I do not know how much access one gets with it but you can certainly monitor your cameras.
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    256GB SD card for dahua and Imou

    I have used the Samsung EVO but they are not warranted for cameras. The Samsung Pro Endurance is specifically warrantied for video monitoring. There is a thread on here somewhere that recommends NOT using the Sandisk. They should still all work but might not last. When you put the card in the...
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    Funny / Satire

    Who've thunk there were poets in our midst! Bet though there will be a pardon in his future!
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    Funny / Satire

    The one was over written with a two. I guess Bidenomics is at play here too!
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