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Semi conductor Diode
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In our last discussion on semiconductors we discovered that there are 2 types of extrinsic materials, N type with abundance of free electrons and P type with an abundance of spaces or holes for electrons to fill. We the discovered that when fused together a region of high resistance was created at the...
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nappy soaker name
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Hi all, Can someone give me the exact actual name of the coles and woollies brands of nappy soaker for use in portable toilets please. Thanks. John
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meetoo
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Electricity 102 for laypeople
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Welcome to number two in this series. Again If this is NOT appropriate please let me know I dont want to be known as the Sheldon of Grey Nomads. If you need electrical work done on your caravan or RV, get a qualified electrician or auto electrician to do it. Do not ever attempt it yourself, this stuff is dan...
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Electricity 101 for laypeople
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I was reading some threads on electrical stuff and wonder if a few simple down to earth "lessons" (for the want of a better word) would be appropriate? If this is NOT appropriate please let me know. One important rider must go in here, if you need electrical work done on your caravan or RV, get...
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Current model Colorado
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Has anybody had any problems with their Holden Colorado (latest model)
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Dreamcatcher
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INSTANTANEOUS HOT WATER SYSTEM......
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.....in a caravan. Has anyone got one and are you happy with it? I have one fitted to the new "Chief" but the water is only Luke warm and would be far from suitable in colder weather. Has anyone had this problem and overcome it and how please.
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Pool noodle foam
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Just a quick question : Is pool noodle foam a suitable material to place in a battery box to stop battery from sliding around in box ?
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baute
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Making Handy Tools
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Anyone had this problem ?
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My old Nissan Patrol Has developed a case of crazy speedo readings, I'm wondering if anyone else who owns a Patrol has had their speedo go straight up to 180kph as soon as the motor starts ? not bad if the old girl could travel at that speed but, sitting stationary in the driveway is bit of a let down, somet...
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my 4.4 kva generator
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Howdy All I have just noticed a tread (which is now closed) regarding what people thought of the Chinese version of the Gentrax 4.4 kva inverter generator, Well I have owned one of these Gennies for over twelve months now and I must say I am very pleased with it's performance, I did have one problem when...
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RECALL SRG 4outlet power boards
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http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061803
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Upright fridge freezer help
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i am sure that I have read this on the forum somewhere but I can't find it now. we need a new upright fridge freezer for the motorhome, about 190 ltr. is it possible to use a domestic fridge, about 1/4 of the cost and run it through an inverter. The one we have looked at says voltage 220-240 current 1.1A pow...
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Poppy sore eye
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Busy busy...
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We are heading to Loxton again this Friday to use the second 5 days of our travel auction and planning spending 5 nights free camping. I have fitted the 300 watt inverter for my CPAP machine and a small ceiling fan above the bed, and decided to empty both tanks that were only 1/4 full. In another thread I sh...
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Another generator question
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Hi, do not want to hijack the other thread, what do the forumites know about the Champion 2k generator, $990 ,am attracted as it has a three year warranty attached, interested in any comments, positive or negative, henri....
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Are swap and go gas bottles legal on our vans/motorhomes?
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Hi everyone. I don't post often but am an avid reader of the forum so feel that I have got to know so many of you from your posts. Great forum and everyone is so friendly. Just had a chat with our gas guy who said that one of his customers was pulled over by Main Roads (or Transport?) and was fined some hundre...
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Tablets with gps and with out internet connection. CAN ANYONE ONE ADVISE WHAT BRAND AND WHICH APPS ARE SUITABLE THANKS
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ABOUT
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Nissan Pathfinder tow bar
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I have a 2010 Nissan Pathfinder and would like to fit a Hayman towbar and weight distribution bars, i tow a Windsor Genesis two axle caravan tow ball weight approx 220kg and would appreciate any feedback thanks Jim
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IS IT WORTH IT TO REMOVE JUST FOR 20W MORE SOLAR?
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Hi Guys. I dont know if you can see it in this photo but I have some sort of attachment on top of my Sprinter (leftover from ambulance days). Thing is it will probably cost a lot to have it removed (bolted on, sealed where bolted and maybe fixed to a plate under roof too) It is only slim but takes up about 10cm o...
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Dunnie paper
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I bought a portapotti today. It was on sale at BCF and they also threw in the bag for free. Now they gave me the spiel that I had to buy the "special" toilet paper that dissolves quick so it doesn't clog up the output drain pipe? $9.00 for 4 rolls they wanted. Is that a lot of fooey. about dissolvi...
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Waeco Low Voltage Cutoff device.
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Anyone wanting one of the above can get them this weekend at SuperCheap for $24.76. They chop the supply when battery gets down to 11.6Vdc. Will handle up to 5 amps which is 60 watts so most portable fridges will be under that. Never seen them this cheap[ before. The description on the webpage is incor...
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