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    Frame up and have run cables and hose between both columns and mounted the motor. I'm working on safety mechanism now and going through everything and tightening it all up, making final connections, etc. Still need to mount arms, finish the wiring for the pump (circuit and lead in is already there), fill with fluid, tension cables etc. My engine crane was indispensable during this process, used it to remove each column from the trailer and then stand each column up - with the help of a mate and strapped to a shed column for extra insurance so it didn't get away from us as we stood it, but honestly I could have done it solo with the engine crane, thanks for the tip Rob. 10x 18mm holes at 150mm gave my batteries a good work out in the rotary drill and took a little time but got there eventually. Even busted out my toque wrench as per the manual on those. I was proud of myself for getting that cross bar up solo, used a combination of the winch and a pulley block then some ratchet straps to go beyond the apex brace to a point where I could just lift it up the final bit at each end. Having that portal frame there was very convenient and the columns clear it perfectly, safety will be below it. The shed was also spec'd to stand without that apex brace so if it's ever a clearance issue I can remove it (note the extra strapping in the hoist bay, plus we went cast in brackets for the frames vs dynabolts). I took an extra long time to level and square the columns before I started drilling, marked the plates on the floor, drilled, checked, drilled again etc so to have the cross bar pop in nicely, and everything torque up easily and stay level and square was very satisfying - my poor mates were getting more updates than they would have liked in our group chat lol I'm looking forward to having this done so I can get stuck in to moving in, get my pot belly in etc. Also check out this baller tool box I picked up on Facebook for $150. Pretty happy with that.
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    Where can I get one?
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    What are the Advans worth? what size you running? I am still planning on moving to used slicks like the others in my club.
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    One of my favs is no drip loops or just straight up top entry for DC isolators/related accessories.
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    Yes I'm always fearful of the unknown, I have never tried, tested or completed any work outside my qualified profession ever. I also never break any rules or laws. #modelcitizen
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    I would never DIY electrical or solar, ever.... I'm pretty sure as soon as you remove the faceplate from a GPO you die.
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    *cough* technically illegal to DIY install HV DC systems... Take it to PM
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    The charging for feed in is an interesting one I have 2 separate 5kw systems (both older setups) and a 14kWh battery. I can switch between those and shuffle power in to the battery from either so even in the dead of winter I just fill the battery overnight at off grid rates, get the hot water nice and hot (solar boosted electric Apricus thing that's gotta be 10yrs old) and I've still saving. I don't suggest batteries for everyone, but they can be done far cheaper than some people realise.
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    Dunno, was locked in before he moved in, owned by an electrician, and 3 phase throughout.
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    A mate of mine had 70c til 2024 0_0
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    Nice, don't get me started on solar
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    I've used it, not bad but you know I'm all about that off grid energy saving life so it's cold wash for me dawg. Wouldn't as bad if you could plumb hot water to as well as cold but everything these days is cold only then used 3000+w elements to heat the water. I've already heated my water, let me use it and not pay twice! #dadlife This thread is a real mixed bag...
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    Huh? The last front loader we had lasted 12yrs and cost $700 - Good guy Samsung. I gave it away still working but with a noisy spin action - still going (a mate uses it to wash his filthy work gear only in the shed lol). It required 1x $34 water tap solenoid in it's life and needed to have tek screws removed from the drain a handful of times (bout 15mins work for me). New one takes 55mins to do a load, can go as low as 15 for lightly soiled shit (but I have 2 kids so we use longer run time). Ain't nobody using the full run time cotton program that takes 2-3hrs. Don't buy an Asko?
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    Ahh, this is not our first front loader. As I said, so sad.
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    We have that washer, so sad.
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    Shed builder thinks the frame/apex brace could handle one column at a time, but pushing the shed company and their engineer for more info. Went through the bits and pieces last night, of course the dynabolts are 18mm and I only have 16, 20, and 24 in masonry bits - Went to Bunnings this Morning and grabbed an 18. Brought he engine crane in and had a fiddle with strapping/positioning and got as far as removing the frames and taking the weight of one column but found I had not positioned far enough down the column, they are VERY bottom heavy, so put it back on the frame to reposition and ran out of time. I'll head back down in the next few days with some more/better straps also and go from there. Also configured the roller door so it's now going up and down nicely.
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    Whipped around and did some quick cleaning last night, I'll do a proper clean up after hoist is installed prior to moving my shit in. Tested all my power points, all OK, tested power to roller door motor, moves around a bit so that's a good start, need to set door limits. Started unpacking the hoist, forgot I'd negotiated a oil container also. A bit plasticy but it was free. Ready to bring the engine crane in and start unbolting the columns from the shipping frame. Initial inspection is welds and paint look good.
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    Sweet
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    What's AP%? Aux percentage? which is comprised of clutch, tps, and rpm as you said above?
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    I didn't realise the engine crane would go that high? I guess if you tether it at the right point and then push the last bit bit could work
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    To Stand it?
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    Shed company won't tell me because they don't wanna be liable but who can help me work out load limits for that apex brace in my shed? shed spans 10m and these are the details of columns, apex and knee braces/fixings etc. I wanna use a pulley block or a block and tackle etc to help me stand the hoist columns up - which would way 250-300kg each.
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    Great progress, pipe looks good 👍 Is the box anything special to allow flat shift or does it fuel/ignition cut enough to allow syncros time to do their shit?
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    Brown Davis sending me bars for under 2k doesn't sound too bad as I have some mate's who are very good welders, but I am likely underestimating the work involved as the do not send then notched just bent. Anyway, let there be lights! The hanging lights are over the workshop area and the centre post light is to shine down into engine bays for cars in the hoist spot. So much cleaning up to do 0_0 Only thing left to wire is the hoist plug, but I'll get the hoist in place first.
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    And wreck my Bunnings clear coat? No way!
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