Recent Content by b2j2

  1. b2j2
    Post

    Inverter for the Prius

    Suggest "Converdant.biz." Various "kits" up to 5va 120/240v. One of the inverters may be available on eBay. [We have a 1kw 12v to 120v "true sine...
    Post by: b2j2, Nov 22, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
  2. b2j2
    Post

    Power Your Home With a Prius

    I have a diy 1kw (1.5 peak) sine wave system that works fine for oil burner, radiant heat and wood stove input pumps, tv, and computers. It would...
    Post by: b2j2, Jan 30, 2012 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
  3. b2j2
    Post

    Do Electric Propulsion Vehicles Really Need To Generate Noise?

    per Transportation Research Board (National Academy of Sciences): "Incidence Rates of Pedestrian and Bicyclist Crashes by Hybrid Electric...
    Post by: b2j2, Nov 25, 2011 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
  4. b2j2
    Post

    How to convert DC to AC on 2006 Prius

    You could also look at another TrippLite model, SU5000RT4U, which has a 240v option. I need backup to run a water well pump.
    Post by: b2j2, Nov 6, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
  5. b2j2
    Post

    Use the Prius as a 12-volt generator during a power failure?

    Another Tripp Lite model is less expensive and and has similar specs: SMART5000XFMRXL (found on another thread).
    Post by: b2j2, Nov 4, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
  6. b2j2
    Post

    Use the Prius as a 12-volt generator during a power failure?

    We have used a Gen2 for limited backup (120v for up to about 1 kw) for a couple of years. The Halloween weekend snowstorm dropped a tree branch...
    Post by: b2j2, Nov 4, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
  7. b2j2
    Post

    man, they love to tailgate a prius

    Regarding speed limits: California's are in many cases "prima facie" that is, subject to rebuttal if conditions are suitable for the speed, and a...
    Post by: b2j2, Oct 23, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
  8. b2j2
    Post

    Prius Crash

    We got rear-ended about two months ago (left rear) in the notorious Wiscasset (Maine) Route 1 backup area -- following Dodge van didn't notice...
    Post by: b2j2, Jan 31, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
  9. b2j2
    Post

    How do I turn off invisibility mode?

    The two triangles are or may be misleading - triangles with point up are used on slow vehicles (such as farm equipment on highway) and also as...
    Post by: b2j2, Jan 21, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
  10. b2j2
    Post

    Bumper sticker to remind others to check their tire pressure for MPG

    "A bumper sticker like this can help the environment immediately, because so many people forget to check tire pressure and don't know it affects...
    Post by: b2j2, Jan 14, 2011 in forum: Environmental Discussion
  11. b2j2
    Post

    I Feel so Dirty: Folder Names with "_" in Front

    Try a space (" "). Works in OS 10.4.11 and earlier. Mac user since 1984
    Post by: b2j2, Mar 31, 2010 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
  12. b2j2
    Post

    Battery Knowledge

    Lucas, "Prince of Darkness"!
    Post by: b2j2, Sep 10, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  13. b2j2
    Post

    Fuel Requirement

    Driving cross-country we noticed that "regular" was 85 octane at high elevations. The octane can be lower because there is less air mass to...
    Post by: b2j2, May 19, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
  14. b2j2
    Post

    Wise words for those considering an 04 - 09 Prius

    I guess I have long legs and short torso (6'+ total). Essentially the seat all the way back and moderate tilt for leg room but I end up feeling...
    Post by: b2j2, Apr 16, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
  15. b2j2
    Post

    GM teams up with George Jetson so make two wheel electric vehicle

    Actually an old concept. Think "Smokey Stover"!
    Post by: b2j2, Apr 7, 2009 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News