The Life Hacks and Stuff Podcast

Demystifying IP65

Just what is IP65, and is it essential to my electrical system?

The Big Question - Savings?

In this episode, I discuss my electricity costs and whether I have any savings.

Are you ready for the dark

With Prime Day (and the other stores matching the sale period) on the way, let's talk about lighting our homes in the event of a power outage (or just when it is dark).

Episode #20 - New Panel Mount Idea

I got 400 watts (the max) from the panel. I talk about an off-the-shelf mounting idea. I also touch on serial vs parallel connections.

Will an actuator work?

Update on the solar project and the use of an actuator

What the DIY channels don't talk about

Are you being safe when you work on your project?

Are you getting the most power?

Here I discuss the panel setup and how I intend to angle the panels to get the most power and why you can't do this on a roof.

Episode #17 Rainy Day tasks

What do you do when you can't work on your outside projects? Catch up on the inside ones. This was recorded using my new pairing of the TZ Audio Stellar X2 microphone, the Scarlett Solo, and Adobe Audition (as usual).

Episode #16 Balance

Do you have enough balance in your life?

Episode #15 - Update and Power Generation

An update on the project and a discussion of generating power from solar.