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Guygan t1_j6fdrr2 wrote

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South-Direct414 t1_j6fbebg wrote

I'd say as far as total energy consumption it's probably more efficient to separate the systems. That way you don't need to make your radiator out of human consumption rated materials, and you can also use more efficient heat transfer medium.

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salmonlikethephish t1_j6f9vw7 wrote

Could you slowly drip it into your council bin collection? I've got rid of quite a lot of stuff by adding a bit into my black bin over the course of time.

As a bonus it forces you to cut down on other waste to leave a bit of room for the "extras".

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lunas2525 t1_j6f98a7 wrote

Because he missed steps didnt provide links to exact parts.

Unless those cells are designed to not need compression apparently they are rare and have aluminim housings. I doubt that flimsy plastic box provides 300kg per ft of compression to prevent the cells from premature delamination...

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lunas2525 t1_j6f8fts wrote

I have 1 modification for you get a frame so you can put the cells in compression. They need 300kg of pressure from the ouside to stabilize and prevent swelling and premature delamination i dont think your build achieved that.

https://batteryfinds.com/should-i-make-lifepo4-battery-compression/#:~:text=LiFePO4%20battery%20compression%20refers%20to,delaminating%20and%20causing%20irreversible%20damage.

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its8up t1_j6f7n71 wrote

What I'd do: Add a 3/8 tee to the hot side and connect the dishwasher to a hot water source, as God intended. Add a valve to the old dishwasher cold water supply and connect the fridge to that.

There's no harm in leaving the dishwasher connected as it is and putting a tee on the cold side. However, a dishwasher issue will result in having to shut off the water. Only costs a few bucks to add a valve there.

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jeffersonairmattress t1_j6f706g wrote

Form fins? Knock them down with a diamond cup wheel in a 7” angle grinder. You will kill a 5” grinder and a 9” is too heavy to hump around a vertical wall. Get a LOT of tarps and have it wet sandblasted if you want a quality finish on it. Unless the paint has lead in it, in which case do nothing but encapsulate with a shellac-containing primer and paint. Do not grind or sand yourself if it contains lead.

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