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Old 05-09-2018, 08:33 AM   #29 (permalink)
Fat Charlie
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I was thinking more along the lines of Gary's $1000 solar water heater. The plumbing isn't extensive, but you do need space in the basement.

It beats turning the sun's heat energy into electricity, storing that, and then turning it back into heat again.
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%

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