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Frank Z
Canada
Registrace 28. 03. 2015
My back up solar power generator. Well everyone has there gas generators running I have power stored from the sun. And since I don't have to pay for fuel I might as well run my system every day.
Im am also making video reveiws on solar equipment including Charge Controllers, Inverters,Batteries, Balancers and much more. I am not off grid yet but I am working towards a solar system thathas little to no power limitations,like on grid. I hope you find my channel informative and fun. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more...
Im am also making video reveiws on solar equipment including Charge Controllers, Inverters,Batteries, Balancers and much more. I am not off grid yet but I am working towards a solar system thathas little to no power limitations,like on grid. I hope you find my channel informative and fun. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more...
Test Drive a Cadillac Liriq
I test drove a Liriq. Not sure if it a 23 or 24. Pretty nice. I like it but no plans to buy a vehicle.
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Road Side Logging & Dead Tree Felling
zhlédnutí 46Před 2 měsíci
There is lots of blow downs and dead trees around my place to pick up. I usually take on tree jobs and keep the wood for burning but these trees have been down for a year or more. I don't like to see it rot away. This first trees are maple and close. The next trees are a white Pine and a Birch. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy
Jonsered 2041 Turbo Drive Spur Replacement
zhlédnutí 39Před 2 měsíci
The spur has failed and the chain doesn't spin under pressure when cutting. I replaced it with a Jonsered 445 drive. Works good again. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy.
DIY Bathroom Make Over
zhlédnutí 64Před 2 měsíci
The wife has been on me to redo the bathroom. mainly the tub area. We removed all the old tile . There was a lot of leaks that needed attention. I figured it best to removed and replace everything. I also redone the plumbing with new faucets. This is how it all turned out. Also got to use some of my custom milled White Pine for the trim. Let me know in the comments below how I did. Thanks for w...
Oregon Dremel File Replacement
zhlédnutí 116Před 4 měsíci
I'm testing out a 3/16" Oregon Dremel bit instead of my file. Seeing for myself which is faster, less effort, and durability of them. They cost $11 for 3 bits. I would say the Oregon bit is worth using. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy.
Bucking Maple with Old Husqvarna Chainsaws
zhlédnutí 1KPřed 4 měsíci
My yearly log pile to buck up. These are the saws I use. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy.
Daymak EM2 Ebike Upgrades
zhlédnutí 514Před 5 měsíci
I have finally got time to start this build. It will be a multi part video of what I do to upgrade the 72v lead acid batteries to 86v lithium ion batteries. New 3000w controller but I don't have the money to upgrade the motor. So we will see how long it lasts. Lol. Part 1 is the planning and removal of things to be replaced. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy.
Outback 2524 as a UPS. DIY Generator Panel
zhlédnutí 126Před 5 měsíci
In this video I reinstall the Outback 2524 as a backup for a sump pump and a furnace. This system was setup in another video as well. There is a long wait for generator panels. One store told me 40 weeks so I found the parts I needed to build my own. Huge money savings by building it yourself and its very easy to build. I test the system at the end of the video. Thanks for watching and hope you...
Snow Plow Machine. Front Plow Harness
zhlédnutí 556Před 6 měsíci
I am turning my 1964 IH into a snow Plow machine. More videos to come . Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy.
3 point Snowblower for IH B414. Big Bore Saw Fail
zhlédnutí 233Před 6 měsíci
Trying this John Deer 260 Snowblower on the back of my 1964 IH B414. It's very heavy and gives a lot of extra traction. So far so good. Can't wait for snow now. Last year we had 3 feet at Christmas. This year it's green grass. I'll take it as it comes. I don't mind . My first fail on my 1985 big bore Husqvarna 61. Nothing major but things happen. At least it's an easy fix. Thanks for watching a...
Antique 36v Battery Charger( will it work?)
zhlédnutí 157Před 7 měsíci
I have had this broken charger here for a couple years. I finally got around to having a look at it. A little bit of trouble shooting and testing seems to have worked. Watch the video to see what I did and if it worked. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy
DIY Mini Woodstove First Fire and Install
zhlédnutí 1,5KPřed 7 měsíci
I did some more work on the stove . Added fire bricks , a chimney and the skirts on the door. Gave it a high temp heat painting and do a couple test fires. It really gives off good heat. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy.
DIY Woodstove and Off Grid Sea Can Build
zhlédnutí 156Před 7 měsíci
I build a mini wood stove for the off grid sea can build. It is going to be an off grid workshop for now. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy
Scraper Blade Bucket Attachment and DIY Chimney Cap
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Scraper Blade Bucket Attachment and DIY Chimney Cap
Difference Between Sugar and Soft Maple Leaf
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Difference Between Sugar and Soft Maple Leaf
DIY 12V to 120v Lithium Solar Generator Part 4 Final
zhlédnutí 282Před rokem
DIY 12V to 120v Lithium Solar Generator Part 4 Final
Modded Stock Husqvarna 61 vs. Big Bore Husqvarna 61
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Modded Stock Husqvarna 61 vs. Big Bore Husqvarna 61
Good build!
Cool
Quite a power user when tramped lol
6:09 - Oops, soldered the fuse up (far side). On some packs they have a notch so the narrow part of the nickel is the fuse, in this one they have 4 spot welds on each end of every battery, but then the whole thing runs through 2 spot welds where those two pieces join. Now will your solder work as a fuse in case of catastrophic failure? Probably. Not as predictably. Learning about these packs myself, not ripping on Frank here guys, just pointing it out for everyone else looking to fix a battery.
Hopefully the bms will handle any failures. The packs I've repaired have worked so far. Time will tell. Thanks for watching
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Ya she blew pretty hard the other night /day
Those don't wear out too often. Hows the bugs lol
It happens. The bugs arent too bad last couple days but a couple weeks ago they were bad. Hows things your way
Got your moneys worth out of that sprocket
Ya first time I've ever had to change one. Thanks for watching
272 top ?
50mm. 266/268. Thanks for watching
Nice view while taking a shower.
It is starting to green up here . Lots of animals out there
@@frankz1125 I was asking myself when the grass would go from brown to green
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Looks good now you earned some points lol
One would think I would but I really didn't. Lol. Hope all is well. Black flies are out today. Booo
You have to drop the unit from underneath the car correct?
Yes
@@frankz1125 how many battery modules are there? 8?
@@MrMannyhw 14 I believe. Rated 17kwh
I think I have 8 different vintage saws now but my old 2nd hand Hydro 1 Husqvarna still beats them all. Cheers and Peace Out
Damn I'd like to have softwood to cut....
Do you have lots of hardwood like I do here?
@@frankz1125 where I am it's all hardwood....Where are you?
@@allandriver2066 I'm in Ontario Canada. We have a mix but this wood I'm cutting in this video is all maple and beech.
@@frankz1125 I'm in Victoria, Australia. Here it's all Gum and Ash. I've got two 61 Hardwoods and just bought a third to have a bit of fun with.....52mm kit etc...
@@allandriver2066 nice. Ive had a few myself. Saw 2 in this video has a 50 mm popup piston. I have a video of the build if you are interested. Would like to try the 52 mm top end but heard the 50 mm has better performance. I will try it one day. Thanks for watching. Cheers
Ton champs est quoiner et les pneus de ton tracteur sont très usé
I have thought about getting something like that but I am not cutting wood like you are ya know just once in a while but yeah they look sharp
This is pretty easy. It does take a bit of practice. Thanks for watching
Looks good I seen a few guys just use the file in a power drill but what you got is better.
This seems pretty good so far. Hope all is well. Cheers
Another fine job installed by Frank Z & happy home owners for sure, it;s crazy the price increases on this stuff in just the past 2 years. I've been flying under the radar with my system for 5 years & it's been working great but soon gonna have to permit up for cabin build, not looking forward to it, yikes !
Thank you. Why permit up? Unless you are going grid tied. I wouldnt bother . Its a money grab. Make sure you are safe and do things right. Cheers
5:00 0.030 thats not much that's about 3/100
Glad u appreciate my sense of humor. But to b honest it's actually about0.3 tenths
lots of work there, my little 80v chain saw would get through one piece and be dead. lol
ya it would be a big job for an e chainsaw. Lol
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That is quite a collection of saws and nice load of culls.
Really nice wood for sure but there's some heavy rounds to deal with. Hope all is well. Cheers
Nice. Been cutting down sugar maples last 3 week. Got 3 9' x16" pieces on the chain saw mill bench. Start milling them today . The sections were to straight to buck them up. Dumping sap like crazy here.😅
@@TheKiloG69 sap is running here too. What you doing with the milled maples?
@@frankz1125Try to make decorative wall covering or something I hope , will see when they dry out. May do a video of milling it. It will be a experiment. In worst case it will be fire wood but Maple is beautiful wood . These were to strait & round to buck them up. Still have 3 more big 1s but may wait till next year I'm getting worn out at 70 years old. Got lots of cedar to mill up also.
@@TheKiloG69 stay active as possible. It may be gard but it will keep you healthy. Cheers
When i readed the title,i thought i would see a motorbike crossing😂
These are two very different saws. Not sure what cylinder is on the second saw but it cuts much nicer than the first saw. Thanks for sharing
Yes there is a big difference between them. Saw 2 is a 50 mm closed port with a pop-up piston. 215 psi compression. There is other videos on the build. I call saw 2 my big bore 61. Thanks for watching. Cheers
Where did you get that solenoid from?
From an ev battery. Thanks for watching
Thanks for showing me exactly what I wanted to know without having to fast-forward though 30 min of bull shit good job
No problem. Cheers
Hey bud that's a great start. Look forward to seeing how it progresses and my tecky brain is always available if u get stuck on something. Hope ur feeling better. Subbed 👍👍✌
Thank you. Ill do the same. Cheers
Was all that log milling on one tank of gas ?
I get 1.5 cuts per tank
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Hope all is well! All good here in New Brunswick, i just finished up a 15 kw diy grid tie. Probably keeping the 36v bank out of the equation for now, not exactly a cUL rated product. 😂. Think I’ll use the 36v stuff for a pool pump this summer. Gonna try a submersible wood stove to heat it, we’ve got enough dead fall around here lately to keep it going no problem. Just bought a hyper dual suspension e-bike last week, they dropped down to $598. Thing is a riot, keeping it stock. 😂.
Would be cool to try an underwater woodstove for a hot tub or pool. Thanks for watching and sharing
Also check out James Biggar’s CZcams channel. He’s been building some pretty insane electric stuff completely from scratch. He’s got quite a shop and any tool he could ever need. About an hour or so from me on the mainland.
@@cryptojlg630 I've been subbed to James for a couple years. Cheers
You have a new project working on very nice
that thing is going to be sick
Thanks brother
Cant wait to see that thing running! My favorite was Honda MBX from the 90's
I'm interested to see it as well. The motor will be over powered by quite a bit. I'm thinking it will blow up. Lol
Yep it is going around again get some rest and water. I guess you just want a little more speed for that run to town lol.
Thanks. I'm just having fun with it. See how good it works. Nice to have a fuel free vehicle. Was thinking about making it into a backup solar system as well. Sell it as a package with panels. 4.8 kwh battery bank. Reasonable to run a system on.
Good idea if I ever get a EV it will have to be two way so I can use it to power the house. @@frankz1125
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Looks good brother..
Thanks brother
Very nice
Thanks. Hope all is well . How's the weather there?
I'm good night nice and warm over here
@@offgridlivingstlucia8865 I bet. That sounds nice. Today is warm but it's been cold here. -20 C . Cheers
Prices for electrical parts in Canada is criminal lol. That old outback will still be around and working long after most others fail.
Ya prices are out of control. Thanks Trudeau. Lol. Good thing I can save people money. Outback is great equipment. How's things over there with you guys. You guys ok
I was thinking about selling generator panels. Probably make $150 profit per panel. Lol
All is good just need more sun very bleak January @@frankz1125
One thing about plowing snow it requires lots of maintenance as it always breaks. But you are the man for that.
So far so good. But it will happen eventually. Cheers
Nice update
Long way to go at 20 amp mine takes all day good luck and for some of us a 1980 charger was new haha
Works good. I only had to come up half a volt. Ready for the snow storm. Lol
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New toys and the snow will get here sooner or later.
Ya I wouldn't doubt it. Would be crazy if we got non this season.
dang not a bad monster charger lol
Hopefully it stays working. Thanks for watching
There are thousands of these out there. I have one that still works.
I will find out soon. Thanks for watching
Put 36 volts on the relay to see if the 120 volt ac circuit closes
I will. Cheers
You got the newer one it is automatic instead of the timer lol@@frankz1125