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@Daveyk021
6 ай бұрын
What happened to the BC348Q restoration?
@JOHNDANIEL1
6 ай бұрын
I am same situation, my channel 500+ DIY videos was once easy to do them, share the methods and data, but the dreary use of You Tube with all the AI generated videos now getting priority is basically taking over the video offers to my subs AND YOURS. Just makes you loose the will to do more.
@DavidSmith-vo4ls
6 ай бұрын
After I upgrade to my extra!
@EngrEd567
6 ай бұрын
Any chance that putting a 'soft start' onto the geo-thernal compressor would help with those voltage drops?
@DirtyRobot
6 ай бұрын
OMG! please film when you are working on mechanical systems. It would be like Mustie1 from a whole new angle!!!
@generessler6282
6 ай бұрын
It's amazing how many KZitem viewers think that creators live only to publish videos that fit their own ideas. The reality is that your life is YOUR LIFE. Don't apologize for that. Thanks for the great content you see fit to provide!
@SteveGunnfl
6 ай бұрын
Of course they do, the social media age where everyone is "entitled" to be entertained constantly and for free.... It's pretty much decimated the music industry
@1976smb
6 ай бұрын
Sometimes life gets in the way; some days I think I'm a success if I get the litter boxes changed on time.
@ernieschatz3783
6 ай бұрын
Doesn't look like he's apologizing for anything. Maybe the viewers just miss his videos. It's nice to know they miss him. It's amazing how people like to jump into the comments section to make something contentious that probably is not.
@c1ph3rpunk
6 ай бұрын
KZitem pushes creators to feel, and act, that way. Everything in YT studio pushes you to only publish things that get significant engagement and to do so on a regular & frequent basis. If you’re publishing less than weekly the recommendation engine will lose you. Don’t blame the player, blame the game, and in this case, the dealer and the house as well.
@Spentelectrons
6 ай бұрын
Where did you come up with that idea? I'm not seeing much of any evidence of that in 400+ comments. Quite the opposite. Virtue signaling
@faxcapper
6 ай бұрын
Trust me, Paul, there are thousands of us who will always be here for your next video!!!
@Thomasp671
6 ай бұрын
Electronics is a lifetime of learning.... circuits, and many other different things.... I have been doing electronics since I was 7 years old and I also have a Masters from 1983 in electronics and computer science.... I have also owned an operated my own repair shop back in the 80s... If there is something that I need to know, that I don't know, about a particular circuit or project, you can be sure Mr. Carlson is the one I goto for more knowledge... The man is a genius !!!!
@MrCarlsonsLab
6 ай бұрын
Thank You for your kind words!
@dporrasxtremeLS3
6 ай бұрын
Wow! Thank You for sharing this experience.
@cbsolo5628
6 ай бұрын
I'm not near equivalent to you work experience, I started repairing car radios at 12. Have been involved in electronics ever since. I'm 76. One thing I have learned repairing electronic equipment, just when I think I know the answer to the problem, the unit under repair teaches me something I wasn't expecting!
@anthonysmithey11
6 ай бұрын
At 56 I just want to learn enough to keep my 1970' HIFI systems going. Love every video you put out Mr. Carlson, I even rewatch many of them and take notes.
@dporrasxtremeLS3
6 ай бұрын
This is How Good Mr. Carlson is with Tech. Great comment! Thanks!@@anthonysmithey11
@gordonborsboom7460
6 ай бұрын
Some sort of soft starter for the heat pump compressor may be of benefit. Ask an HVAC technician
@eDoc2020
6 ай бұрын
I suspect he already has some sort of soft starter. If not, he'll probably design one himself instead of paying someone else to install a premade one.
@bax737
6 ай бұрын
Great idea. A soft start can be a game changer.
@jburdman7
6 ай бұрын
+1 on the soft start. Diesel sets don't like to be under a light load anyway
@Demoralized88
6 ай бұрын
I know his house is pretty damn nice, but can't imagine a Heat Pump compressor should be dimming lights on a 200+ amp service. AC units rarely take up that significant a portion of the total power. I'd think there's a problem with something, but can't imagine him not checking for obvious faults like that. Also, how exactly do soft-starts work relative to the normal contactor and start/run Caps? Do they slowly charge storage caps then start, to mitigate the inrush? What's a 'hard start' in contrast, and how does each generally work? AC Motor inrush is something I'm relatively weak on compared to other electronic stuff, so would like to know about this stuff. Our older 2-ton Condenser used to dim my room lamp, but hasn't since the old Furnace was replaced. On our 100a panel with 2 AWG Service I don't think there's any dimming or noticeable drops when the condenser kicks on, yet it seems too common post-incandescent bulbs in homes much better than ours.
@eDoc2020
6 ай бұрын
@@Demoralized88 I have 200 amp service and the air conditioner startup still dims the lights. This particular compressor is rated 23 FLA and 105 LRA. I could imagine a larger 5 ton compressor peaking at over 200 LR amps. Keep in mind it doesn't take much to dim the lights. A space heater on its low 500 watt setting (4a?) noticeably dims a 15 amp lighting circuit. A 200 amp compressor startup would be expected to make an even bigger dip on a 200 amp circuit.
@terrym1065
6 ай бұрын
Priorities come first! No worries, we'll see you when it happens Mr C. Thanks for the update. Enjoy!
@tightirl
6 ай бұрын
Yes by definition, priorities come first
@gushiperson
6 ай бұрын
Friend, your definition of "real big mess" really shows what a meticulous person you are. Thanks for keeping us updated!
@_droid
6 ай бұрын
It's easier to stay "clean" when you live in what looks like a mansion (abandoned factory? underground missile silo? lol). So many rooms, holy hell. I think he has more shelving than the cost of my entire house.
@alphabeets
6 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. If that’s a mess, he would not want to see my workshop! 😂
@Demoralized88
6 ай бұрын
It's an enormous mess in terms of moving/sorting/storing the amount of stuff he owns. He has several huge rooms and dedicated buildings for electronic chassis and parts, and while it looks clean, trying to keep track of it all is giving me brain fog just thinking about it. If you've seen his other vids that show more of his storage, you'll know what I mean. I used to have a lot of misc stuff that I kept around, but realized it was far more of a burden trying to keep track of what I had than any use I'd get out of 'hoarding'. For me at least, I struggle with focus and decisions/committing and now try to throw away anything I'm not ACTUALLY ever going to tinker with/use. This dude's collection of just Tektronics chassis he wants to restore alone is lifetimes of work needed. He's a hoarder, even if it's cool and valuable stuff, and it causes problems.
@kf5tqnkf5tqn36
5 ай бұрын
For being a "terrible mess", it's far cleaner than my shop!
@earlhughes873
6 ай бұрын
That generator nameplate is a little hard to understand. The rating of 403KW agrees with the 1671 amps, but that frame size (361 in the model number) shows ratings up to about 60 KW in the Marathon literature. A 400 KW generator would need around 550 HP, and for continuous duty the engine would likely be even bigger. It looks more like a 40KW-size unit.
@jgalindes
6 ай бұрын
Exactly right!!
@heinrichgerhardt6119
6 ай бұрын
That makes much more sense! That non-turbo Kubota probably makes no more than 40 HP at 1800 rpm, so a 40 KW generator is still oversize for that engine.
@Demoralized88
6 ай бұрын
Generator unit seems absolutely massive for 40Kw, but makes way more sense for the engine output. Could just be way overbuilt for some application, and definitely closer to 40 than 400Kw, but still that's a big ass generator for that engine. Edit: That's a 40KW gen somewhat derated for .8 PF in continuous. Up to low 50s KW for standby with higher PF. Specs for 361CSL1602 online. This is a 36XPSL160X, but all the gens in the 361/362 frame size are 40-50Kw for continuous duty. This is just an industrial-grade unit and is very overbuilt, with the gen alone weighing 6-700 pounds. Makes way more sense.
@Radek__
6 ай бұрын
10:46 that feeling, when you admire that nice order in the room, and no evidence of the dust, but the guy is telling you that this is a big mess, and he almost apologize for that. 🙃
@ActivateMission2ThisTimeline
6 ай бұрын
He has so much equipment that he could spend so many hours keeping it running and calibrated.
@Demoralized88
6 ай бұрын
If you know how many huge rooms/buildings he has of parts and chassis, it's easy to understand what he means. It's all neatly displayed/organized, but is such a massive collection that it takes insane effort/time to keep track of everything and is overwhelming mentally. If you haven't seen a bigger picture of the scale of his stuff, it's hard to convey just how bad it is. It's like a full-time job trying to organize such a collection, and for people like me, is a huge cognitive burden of choice that leads to brain fog, indecisiveness and inability to focus before I started trying to declutter things I was never gonna get to or use. Just saying, it's Hoarding even if it's valuable stuff, and he's long past the point of being able to make use of most of it in his lifetime. I'm pretty sure trying to manage his collection is why he's always busy more than anything else, especially for an organized perfectionist like him.
@jeffclark2725
6 ай бұрын
Gotta have a life off camera also,thumbs up
@fretlessfender
6 ай бұрын
Lots of references to your channel from other repair guys... the word is out Paul, you are the best out there! And why wouldn't we be patient? You take all the time you need! We are just right here!
@vegaslimoguy2376
6 ай бұрын
Him, then XrayTonyB, then DLab. Definately top 3 on the tube!
@resipsaloquitur13
6 ай бұрын
And BAM! Day gets even better.
@dennisfrancis1126
6 ай бұрын
Mr. Carlson, you are the ‘Jay Leno’ of lab equipment. What an incredibly impressive display. Won’t be long before you’ll have people as,king for tours…
@Splungers
6 ай бұрын
That easy starting fork lift instantly took me back to when I was a 9th grade auto mechanics student in high school.A senior had his 1950 Ford pickup inside tinkering on it. He turned on the ignition switch, then bounced a rubber ball off the dash mounted starter button- and it cranked! He later ran the county school bus garage.Good hands to put the buses in.
@Demoralized88
6 ай бұрын
For anyone who doesn't know, newer cars don't immediately fire because the ECU delays spark (or fuel, or both?) for a short period when cranking. Can't remember exactly why they do this, I think to verify timing with cam/crank signal correlation before allowing startup, but it's why it takes a second or two to start now. Before computer-controlled spark/fuel, there was nothing to stop almost instant firing. I definitely prefer no delay and think it's much cooler, but since at least OBD2 ('96) and probably earlier that's the reason for the delay. On a related note, this is also why a car will crank but not start with a bad Crank sensor and maybe bad Cam sensor(s).
@Splungers
6 ай бұрын
@Demoralized88 2 reasons- oil pressure must be sensed, and no spark until the engine is spinning over prevents slow cranking because of ignition timing .once it spins ove, the rotating mass prvents"kick back:
@leetucker9938
6 ай бұрын
I wish I was as tidy as Mr C , his workshop is spotless
@Pollys13a
6 ай бұрын
What a super clever guy Mr Carlson is, amazing. And no conceit and arrogance.
@troybrown9817
6 ай бұрын
Altec 19's got my attention! My favorite speakers when I was in my 20"s. Went so far as to home brew a pair. 😁
@inkpapers-1
6 ай бұрын
Very stoked for more audio work! I'd love to see not only restorations but mods improving gear!
@josephpadula2283
6 ай бұрын
Having a bigger generator than the engine is not a bug but a feature ! The flywheel effect of a generator much bigger helps when instantaneous loads are applied . If you can delay the actual start of the hvac compressor motor once the system Calls for a start , you can send a signal to your generator governor increasing speed . so when the load does arrive it is ahead of the powered curve , not being pulled down as the isochronous governor tries to get back to set point . Feed forward …..
@absurdengineering
6 ай бұрын
Yep, that’s also called margining: setting the voltage higher when a load increase is anticipated.
@briannease4117
6 ай бұрын
I have serviced helicopters in the 80’s that used a bias circuit called the “anticipator” to keep rotor speed constant as collective pitch is increased.
@russellhltn1396
6 ай бұрын
There's also a possibility of a "soft start" and staging of the start up of fans to lessen the load surge.
@shawnbottom4769
6 ай бұрын
That would be fine as long as everything else running on the Genny won't mind momentarily running above 60 cycles.
@geckoproductions4128
6 ай бұрын
a FEATURE is a BUG with a suit on!
@patjohnson3100
6 ай бұрын
Looking forward to more videos. You are a very effective instructor.
@MrCarlsonsLab
6 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@resipsaloquitur13
6 ай бұрын
Love that outro. Pretty sure my gma had that same TV set in her sewing room.
@davidward9935
6 ай бұрын
My Radio & TV instructor in High School gave us many great tidbits bits to consider, but one I try to keep in mind is to “Learn something new every day.” Thanks, Paul. Thank you for assisting me in that endeavor. Your videos always have something I have not seen or heard before.
@Bradleyscience
6 ай бұрын
Thank you Paul for providing a bit of insight into your ventures and life activity! Your schedule is truly overwhelming, so we can understand why takes take time. As just a reminder, we do enjoy viewing all of your efforts and providing us with motivations as well. Cheers
@MrCarlsonsLab
6 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@MicheIIePucca
6 ай бұрын
When we lived in Surrey, BC, we had soo many power failures.. some really long as in over day (especially after September to Nov) . Mostly due to the wind blowing tree branches down on overhead power lines. We had a 3kw honda generator (Quiet) and a 8 cct honda transfer switch (automatic), so we could feed 8 ccts off our panel from that generator. There we many many days our house was the only one in the neighbourhood with external lights on (along with other stuff) when everyone else was totally dark. Cars would drive by and wonder why we had lights.
@MrCarlsonsLab
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story Michelle!
@hestheMaster
6 ай бұрын
All the money you save for a hobby is worthless if you don't have a reliable supply of electricity to fuel your needs. We in the "big cities" across North America actually take it for granted where we rarely have any power outages but the spaces in between those cities, aka the hinterland , must come up with costly options to get power to both home and businesses. You are a very positive role model in the electronics community Paul and I thank you most kindly for all that you do! Steve from Chicago,IL
@MrCarlsonsLab
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your kind comment Steve!
@thomasbonse
6 ай бұрын
@@MrCarlsonsLabJust wondering if a soft-start might help with the geothermal compressor startup power draw.
@jmasseys
6 ай бұрын
Hi Paul, It sounds like you've got two problems: Power outages caused by the public utility and peak demand current primarily caused by the geothermal heating system. Hopefully, I got that right. What I didn't hear is how you "ride through" these disturbances, if you even do that. 15 to 30KW is pretty large demand for an individual's needs but in your case, it does not surprise me. I haven't looked back at your tour of the new shop so I can't remember if your pumps incorporated soft-start features or not. If you don't have this feature, you should. I live in Florida and have power issues similar to your descriptions. I use a 11KW natural gas generator and was initially told that I needed a 30KW generator to manage my house load and HVAC system. The reason, I was told, was the AC compressor could pull multiple times the nominal operating current of the compressor depending on when the load is impressed on the line. As a former UPS engineer, I knew that the generator people were worried about the inrush current in an uncontrolled motor load. Fair enough but the degree of the concern is easily managed by various soft-start circuits that essentially stretch out the peak demand which reduces the over all demand (such as a local genset or a UPS) to handle the event. The 400KVA generator is likely over-kill for your load if you incorporate UPS and motor soft-start features. Diesel generators have superior power in torque specification than gasoline, natural gas or propane. So I really doubt you'll have too much problem other than it will be expensive to run. For UPS deployments, a stationary battery can grow quite large depending on the desired ride though need. Most commercial operations weigh the cost of consumables (batteries and their replacement cycles) with the cost of fuel and opt to run on battery as long as possible before switching to generator. If you are having multiple events daily of short durations, up to a few minutes each, lithium ion batteries are a good solution and far superior to AGM or typical lead acid types for longevity. I use multiple UPSs in my home because, primarily, any UPS that is sized large enough for my total load with inrush headroom is a three phase design. As you know, all public utility sources that feed residential North American homes are 240VAC single phase, center tapped sources. 240VAC UPSs are rarely available above 5KVA but they are out there. I use two 2KVA UPSs and soft-start circuits on motor loads. I can easily handle all peak loads with an 11KW natural gas generator. Anyway, I hope you get your power problem resolved without breaking your bank. Cheers, Scott
@alphabeets
6 ай бұрын
That’s such a dream lab! I always look forward to new videos from you. Thank you for all your hard work.
@MrCarlsonsLab
6 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@dporrasxtremeLS3
6 ай бұрын
Everything you cover is Fantastic! Thanks Mr. Carlson!
@nazgullinux6601
6 ай бұрын
I didn't think I could be so jealous and even envious of another's lab and stocks of equipment. Your place is a treasure trove of vintage goodies I could only dream of having one day.
@johnboytrue
6 ай бұрын
I'll watch whatever you put out, whenever you do. No worries.
@Judsonator
6 ай бұрын
I'm still super excited about your channel and continue to support you on patron because you deserve it.
@jamesdye4603
6 ай бұрын
Life comes at you fast. Spent 30 years responding to storms, mostly snow, it's nice to hear stories how individuals react to life.
@nelsonjoaquim5918
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the update Paul! Looking foward for the next adventure. Cheers everyone!
@mikesage9544
6 ай бұрын
Hell Paul! So very impressive. If I may be so bold, forget the heatpump antics and connect the Genny to your AM Tx. After all, that also provides warmth...... I am guessing you are like Nile Rogers. A man of very little sleep. Cant wait for the audio tour... All of your efforts are greatly appreciaten by this DL & G Many thanks Mike.
@dennisfillhart88
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing with us what is happening with your lab & all the work that is going on.👍
@robertmitchum2972
6 ай бұрын
All Right! Mr. Carlson’s Lab. My most favorite Television program! Never miss a single episode... My only wish is, I hope someday channel 3 will break open the Piggybank and make the show in “ Living Color” like NBC here in the states.
@neilmorten6416
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the update. I appreciate every single video that you post, be it weekly, monthly or quarterly, as they are all well worth the wait. And in between, there's your wonderful library of prior videos to keep us tuned it. Keep up the good work!
@jamesplotkin4674
6 ай бұрын
Have you considered a "soft start" device? It supposedly ramps up the voltage to the compressor to avoid the massive surge bump.
@k4vms
6 ай бұрын
I have to tell you this video reminds me of when I was a kid and would watch Mr. Wizard. He had all kinds of science projects and electronics projects . Thanks for all your presentations here and on Patreon Mr. Wizard lol lol Ricky from IBM
@cougar1861
6 ай бұрын
Thumbs Up for the "traditional" and "modern" Messrs. Wizard!!!
@jasonbrindamour903
6 ай бұрын
I have a flat Earth friend who I referred to an old Mr. Wizard episode in which he used a chain to explain the true shortest path to Alaska on a globe as compared to a flat surface. I didn't even know flat Earth people existed until about 5 years ago!
@tremolux13
6 ай бұрын
Paul, I’ve been following you for years and will continue following regardless. Your videos have been nothing but effective and incredibly informative. Just wanted to say thank you for all the knowledge you have passed on throughout the years.
@Electronicsmusicisme
6 ай бұрын
Once again, thank you for all the hard work you put into this channel. You have been a tremendous inspiration to continue my electronics hobby. Something I dont often see mentioned, but is equally important to me is the positive role model you provide in an increasingly harsh world. I look forward to the next video!
@MrCarlsonsLab
6 ай бұрын
Thank You for your kind comment Jason!
@waterst20
6 ай бұрын
I know your feeling about power. I have a 35 kw generator I need to get hooked up before hurricane season
@pomonabill220
6 ай бұрын
Good to see the Altec model 19's! (I think). I am an Altec junkie... I have 2 VOT 828-500's.
@Mike--WA7QZR
6 ай бұрын
Loved that closing scene. I also love the genset. It needs a NTC350 Cummins to keep it spinning though. It's funny how many people involved with electronics also wade around engines, machinery, building, autos, motorcycles, aircraft, etc. Some of us have dedicated rooms and shops. Others have Sea Cans, semi-trailers and barns. Half the fun is taking whatever one has and making it work to produce things of wonder. I really appreciate your videos and Patron page. Not being a very good teacher, they are great places to direct people who have questions that I just don't have the time or patience to deal with myself. Looking forward to the updates and new videos. 73 -- Mike
@flashchrome
6 ай бұрын
That "TV - Episode" gave me so much vintage awe. Like when I was kid and someone said at the end of a tv-show what to expect in the next upcoming episodes. Looking forward to it all :)
@jcramond73
6 ай бұрын
All good Paul, I like when there is a small break in videos, gives me something to look forward to and gives me a chance to look back on a few older videos.
@balahmay
6 ай бұрын
We also have that issue of having not enough generator for the ground coupled heat pump. We have a backup lp gas heating system so for us the solution is just to run the gas furnace which the generator can easily handle and not run the heat pump. The heat pump is great for efficiency but it has failed on us numerous times due to mechanical and control system problems. So I have been happy with the decision to have a back up furnace vs. a genny big enough to handle the heat pump.
@raymitchell9736
6 ай бұрын
I can only imagine we're only seeing 10% of what is behind the scenes... One day I will be a Patfeon, even though I have an AA Electronics Degree and a Masters in Computer Science, I think learning and even relearning is valuable... We're never through learning and just because I have college degrees, I'm still a student at heart. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Cheers!
@vampolascott36
6 ай бұрын
You're such a great resource here on KZitem. I wish I still had my Drake B-line twins that I operated with in 1991. I replaced the big caps in the power supply, but there wasn't any KZitem when I owned that rig, and I finally tossed it as a lost cause. Now, I would be much more confident in restoring those old "twins" after watching so many of your videos.
@fft2020
6 ай бұрын
Paul you are the best!
@hullinstruments
6 ай бұрын
Your patreon is still the best money I've ever spent regarding my lab and activities. Wishing you luck moving forward as always! 👍
@MrCarlsonsLab
6 ай бұрын
Much appreciated!
@XenArena
4 ай бұрын
Very good move with the staffing. You are a wealth of knowledge and your videos convey the pride you take in giving those wonderful equipment the care that they need. I trust that your team will give you back the time to concentrate on doing what you love. And I also love the fact that you include equipment to showcase pieces of the content, this is an absolute must with the beautiful collection that you have. The Carlson’s Laboratory Museum.❤
@KarenTookTheKids364
6 ай бұрын
I've passed on some of your videos before simply because of time constraints but what I always do is click onto the video and leave a like regardless just to help in the littlest way I can. Thanks for the videos Paul 👍
@scotts7804
6 ай бұрын
Watching that old CRT television was the highlight of the video for me!! :)
@thefirstcalled
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@leetucker9938
6 ай бұрын
wow , Mr C has a technically challenging life full of wonderful electronic solutions and engineering
@Wil_Bloodworth
6 ай бұрын
What a beautiful shop! Oh, nice job on the tune up!
@douglasgagnon1153
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the insight, looking forward to future videos.
@paulsullivan6392
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for bringing us up to speed on what's happening behind the scenes. Life just gets in the way sometimes. I am glad you opted to hire an assistant. Surely that will give you a little more organizing time AND help with some of the heavy lifting. Thanks for sharing. Rest assured we will stay tuned.
@jfelix3523
6 ай бұрын
Paul, it's always great to see a video from you. Thank you for the update. Personal life always takes priority. We'll be here whenever you get a chance to upload a video.
@MrCarlsonsLab
6 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@davidefinland6886
6 ай бұрын
I would check the windings insulation and the AVR behaviour (on a scope) when taking large loads (>20kW). If everything checks out, install it, taking care to leave space for the maintanance. If not present, add a hand pump for the oil pan. Anchor it to a concrete pad. Do a great job on the exhaust, two mufflers in series will do the trick. Then rewire the whole thing to a brand new Comap InteliLite 4 (several models, use AMF version and if you have modbus/scada requirements for your home automation get the better models equipped with such feature). Such controllers will be able to control directly your GCB (generator CB) and MCB (mains CB). From experience use Fleetguard, Baldwin or Donaldson filters only. Use a 15W/40 diesel detergent oil. Flush the radiator and put OAT Fleetcool 50/50 mix (pink) so that you can forget it for 10 years. Keep two sets of filters and belts as spare all the time. For starting batteries use good AGM, avoid Optimas RedTops (since they started producing them in Mexico they are no longer what they used to be), use a 5A smart charger and set it for 2,30V/cell. It might be wise to add a 500W or 1000W engine heater (low temp version +35C) for when the ambient temp goes below +5C however you need to calculate the yearly power consumption.
@bradjones2480
5 ай бұрын
Paul, we gotta talk about a single phase soft start for your compressor load. Inrush will always be a huge problem and I find it really sad that bigger motor load devices are not forced to use them so the momentary hit can be reduced to the grid. Your generator efficiency is a function of load, and you do NOT want any diesel running at less than 25% load for any length of time or it will wet stack and die. 50% is usually a magic number. I prefer CNG or LP for stuff like this.. The soft start tech is RIGHT up your alley and I'd love to have that convo!
@christianeck97
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the update, Mr. Carlson. Love your channel 💖
@sixtoes2313
6 ай бұрын
When a new video comes out. I'll be here waiting ! Thanks again Mr. C.
@LakeNipissing
6 ай бұрын
Shango066 would approve of the device displaying the outro !
@waltschannel7465
6 ай бұрын
Wow! I'm definitely interested in your geothermal setup. I get it about the power issues. I live less than a mile from a substation, and I've had multi day outages. North America used to have the most stable power on the planet. All the best to you!!
@myyoutubeantispamaccountformys
6 ай бұрын
@MrCarlsonsLab here where I stay, we have scheduled power outages every single day ranging from minimum 4 hours to 12 hours, not continues, however the longest so far was 4-6 hours. Everyone here had to resort to solar, invest in inverters and batteries but it's bad, the entire grid is collapsing and soon there will not be power other than what we can store or generate. The downside of this is that major stores had to invest in Diesel generation and food prices are at an all time high, no end in sight (another final resort for us is to start growing our own veg whilst we wait for our fruit trees to take hold). The small business man cannot afford the larger generators and there are some power hungry workshops, they unfortunately have to close down also. I understand your frustrations and thank you for taking some time to make another video. Best wishes.
@williamnichols2067
6 ай бұрын
Messy! Messy? You're out of your mind Paul. That is the most organised shop/lab Ive ever seen. Ok, you have a few cameras and cables in the lab. I think being on youtube justifies that.
@gabrielleeliseo6062
6 ай бұрын
God bless you, Mr. C. I lived in tornado land, USA for a long time. I know the fun of no-power for long periods of time. I'm sorry you're going through the pain with it.
@jamesarmstrong7095
6 ай бұрын
Load bank? Try three 50 gallon barrels, filled with water, add a bracket hanging 3 rods into water, then add salt to load or lower rods. Simpler than a few heaters.
@darrenthompson3696
6 ай бұрын
Hello Mr C, if you are wanting to maintain your voltage and frequency, you should consider fitting an electronic speed governor to the engine that will provide Isochronous (zero speed droop) speed governor regulation. This will enable faster rate of change of fuelling to the engine to minimise volts and frequency disturbances.
@dangruner5926
6 ай бұрын
WOW - what a beautiful house/workshop. You are very fortunate. Wish my workshop/warehouse was this large and organised. Looking forward to your next round of videos. Stay well :)
@qzorn4440
6 ай бұрын
So interesting and all that knowledge. Please keep the power on for more fantastic how to videos. 🐬 Thank you.
@Blutnase
6 ай бұрын
A look into Mr. Carlson's lab is a view into heaven. With the thumbnail saying "1671 Amps" I thought that's how many amplifiers you had. Thank you for the update Mr. Calson.
@brianclimbs1509
6 ай бұрын
I hope I one day have a TV like that so I can watch Mr. Carlson's Lab in my own home!
@sonusancti
6 ай бұрын
The best engineering solution I saw in a generator to address power fluctuations effectively is the use of a flywheel. It will be a heavy one for sure but its inertia will maintain the RPM needed in any abrupt and wild fluctuation scenario. More "power" to you Prof Carlson.
@johnmayer158
6 ай бұрын
Mr. Carlson, Sir, Just a thought for you that you might consider that might help: when you hook up the back up generator, you might consider acquiring an older home heating oil fuel tank. They can hold larger capacities, and may take up less room (floorspace) and possibly eliminate the need for multiple smaller tanks. People are sometimes getting rid of them to change to electric or natural gas heating, so sometimes they can be found fairly reasonable. Hope this maybe helps. Good luck, sir.
@somedudeRyan
6 ай бұрын
One man's "messy shop" is another's immaculately organized beautiful shop. Keep up your amazing work Mr Carlson
@stephencopeland238
6 ай бұрын
Personally I am so very very very grateful to you for all your time and videos - I have learnt so much from you and I really appreciate everything that you have given
@MrCarlsonsLab
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your kind feedback Stephen!
@billysharp3388
2 ай бұрын
You must admit it is an addiction too😊but a nice addition. I have to admit never was anyone like you in my lifetime before you. Keep up the good work Paul.
@MiroslavSlaboprud9350
6 ай бұрын
Hi Mr. Carlson's Lab. A beautiful laboratory, it is a paradise for DIY electrical engineers. I also like the room with the audio equipment and speaker boxes!👌👍👍👍👍👍 I wish you a nice day, greetings Miroslav from Slovakia.
@MrCarlsonsLab
6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@willmarotta4525
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for doing your videos.
@MrCarlsonsLab
6 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@kienwilkinson3645
6 ай бұрын
I just love your videos Paul!
@MrCarlsonsLab
6 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@kienwilkinson3645
6 ай бұрын
@@MrCarlsonsLab I started watching your videos about a year ago. I’m fairly new to electronics, but have learned a ton since then. I started playing guitar recently as well, and have a healthy appetite for audio applications now. Your personal stories are awesome too! Love the humorous antidotes too Paul. ( like using an audio research amp as a stick welder!😄 ) I’d like to join your page here soon!
@RestorationsbyKennyFidler
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@DukeDave1
6 ай бұрын
Hi Mr. Carlson. I like your videos and totally understand reliable power is a nessessity in a Ham shack and electronic lab. I would be quite upset if I was paying good money in a "first world country" to get third world service. I like what you are doing and will support you and way I can. Like you know "time is the fire in which we burn, captain." All the best Mr. Carlson ☺
@jeffryblackmon4846
6 ай бұрын
If you are concerned about those car dollies, that support your new super generator, bending, rotate them 90 degrees so the weight is between the pairs of wheels instead of the ends. Cool video to see some behind the scenes items. I share your electrical woes. We're on the end of a run from a substation 15 miles away. When our power fails, our across-the-street neighbors' power is still on.
@jamespaterson7597
2 ай бұрын
amazing mr carlson thank you
@Jarrett17333
6 ай бұрын
Can't wait for the next one Mr. Carlson
@vc3382
6 ай бұрын
I wish you were my professor when I was in college when I was younger...I wish you the best and prayers.
@thunderbeam9166
6 ай бұрын
Regarding that generator, we have a similar, if not identical unit at our farm. We get horrendous straight line winds and every great once in a while the aerial line from the house to the old shop ( the house and old shop were built in 39 when my great grandparents immigrated from Denmark) will get to whipping so bad it’ll short the genset out. It stalls the little Kubota out before it can do any harm. Maximum load on ours during harvest on a power outage is about 75kW and it doesn’t care one bit. Ours has about 3000 hours and has been super reliable.
@corygraves2402
6 ай бұрын
I would like to see more videos like this. I have been watching your channel for a long time and I enjoy your videos. Thank you for making your videos.
@MrCarlsonsLab
6 ай бұрын
More to come!
@TRBORADIO
6 ай бұрын
Hello! just a little suggestion. HVAC inverter type units use a speed controller. I think you can do this on any type of AC motor. They basically start the motor and then never stop.They accelerate or decelerate when the HVAC needs. Some compressors use a capacitor but others use a short circuit relay to start (smal fridge) Both configurations have a resettable thermal protection. If the capacitor goes bad the compresor sometimes starts and others do not. You need to pay attention to the controller and to the compressor to see if start in the moment or not. If not the thermal protection kicks in few seconds but in time is similar to the starting process timelapse My suggestion is use a home HVAC control board and modified to support a bigger compressor unit if is the case (I'm think they use a few IGBT's) Best Regards!!!
@mushroomsamba82
6 ай бұрын
Man that's a beast of a generator
@egomezmx65
6 ай бұрын
ha ha, the idea at the end was awesome! Thanks for all your hard work and FREE content you release. I was about to suggest an assistant.
@JugSouthgate
6 ай бұрын
Your videos are worth the wait. Simple as that.
@elsaarmstrong-zp6ng
6 ай бұрын
Mr Carlson is a very clever man! Many of his designs are way ahead anything I have encountered! Keep these gems coming! Fraser Uk.
@scooby2142
6 ай бұрын
No need to tell us anything man. You do YOU..... I watch em all anyway. Keep em coming.
@joec-hd6dc
6 ай бұрын
Love your videos 👍. Thanks for your time and dedication to bringing us all along for the ride 😄. But I think most of your viewers understand that sometimes you have to deal with being "Domestic". We'll wait patiently for your next video. Thanks again Sir!!!
@johnparichuk8367
6 ай бұрын
I can relate to frequent power outages. I live in the woods in New Jersey. All the ash trees have been killed by emerald borers. In high winds, the trees snap off. I have had the trees snap off and drop across the feed to the house. The last time, the feed was ripped off the house. I've since had the dead ashes cut below the height of the wires feeding the house.
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