Tivax STB-T8 &amp; Aluminum Siding: Does anyone have experience using this converter with an indoor antennna and aluminum siding on their house?
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Emery, your condo restriction prohibiting outdoor antennas is probably illegal and unenforcible. See: http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.html
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I have tried some converters. So far none of them has worked. However, I have not tried the model that you specify.
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This is a DC only machine, therefore you can't use TIG for aluminum. You might be able to use the stick process for that with special electrodes but I wouldn't recommend it.
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Check the locations of broadcasting sites in your area, and then see if you cannot get a bearing on them through a window. In many cases all the locals will be on the same hilltop, and the Terck doesn't have to be *near* the window, just AIMED through it towards the broadcasters. There should be a webpage for "broadcast television stations" for your area, and will give you bearings from your location. I don't have direct experience with the siding issue, so that may be a sticking point.
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I did not use it on siding but I did on roofing and it has performed terrible. I would not recommend it. If you want to buy one I will sell you one at a third of what anyone else will charge you. I have used it on roofing and have to open the chamber after every few shots to move the nails forward.
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I wouldn't know. Unfortunately, I received a product that does not work. But, it's my understanding that people are having a 50% success rate with this. Try asking one the people who got the converter to work.
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I used a Xantrex brand 1000W modified sine wave unit and it works just fine. I used #2 battery cables about 3ft long each that I custom made between the battery and the inverter. I got #2 welding cable from a local hardware supply store and the cable lugs from an electrical wholesale supply house. I used solder paste on the wire and using a propane torch and plumbing solder I soldered the copper cable into the cable lugs. I also installed a 100A fuse on the 12V side for safety. For the battery I used a Trojan 27TMX deep cycle battery. I you need photos of my setup I can send you them.
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I mounted mine on the aluminum facia above the siding, but it should work fine over the vinyl. No different then shutters if you have them or your house numbers. You might need longer screws is all. You need to mount this light on the side of the house it is to project from. I mounted it on the side but wanting to illuminate the front. The lights are adjustable enough but the sensor wont turn enough to cover much of the front.
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No, the TT does not have any voltage converter switch so you may need to buy a step down voltage convertor, there are many brands you may consider.hope you enjoy this or any other TT and your vinyl collection. good luck
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Hello, I don't understand the question. Please be more specific. I only know about 2x converter - it is the only I have.
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The first thing you have to ask is does any rust converter work? You check it out. My opinion, based on my own "research" is that it does indeed work, in theory, however; in fact, it attacks only the most superficial layer of rust, which it will convert to a stable compound. So I'll use it on some project that is too much trouble to do properly, yet not quiet ready to throw it away. The science is that it does not really work.
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Ms. Fearneyhough, Hello From Explore ElectricWe received your question and are glad to help. For outdoor and RV applications the Solar Extreme should work very well. Because the inverter Go Power uses with the Solar Extreme Kit is designed for outdoor and RV applications, it uses a non-bonded ground system. Domestic (indoor) applications would need an inverter with a bonded ground. Because you are referring to an off-grid situation, we're going to assume that means indoor usage - and for that use we would not recommend this kit. Feel free to let us know if we can be of further help. Regards,Steve Ms. Fearneyhough, Hello From Explore ElectricWe received your question and are glad to help. For outdoor and RV applications the Solar Extreme should work very well. Because the inverter Go Power uses with the Solar Extreme Kit is designed for outdoor and RV applications, it uses a non-bonded ground system. Domestic (indoor) applications would need an inverter with a bonded ground. Because you are referring to an off-grid situation, we're going to assume that means indoor usage - and for that use we would not recommend this kit. Feel free to let us know if we can be of further... » Read More Ms. Fearneyhough, Hello From Explore ElectricWe received your question and are glad to help. For outdoor and RV applications the Solar Extreme should work very well. Because the inverter Go Power uses with the Solar Extreme Kit is designed for outdoor and RV applications, it uses a non-bonded ground system. Domestic (indoor) applications would need an inverter with a bonded ground. Because you are referring to an off-grid situation, we're going to assume that means indoor usage - and for that use we would not recommend this kit. Feel free to let us know if we can be of further help. Regards,Steve « Show Less
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I have vinyl siding and it was bad, it did a great job. Hope it works for you.
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Dear Vicky, Thank you for your question. The Havahart Wireless 5134G2 Radial-Shape 2 Wireless Fence will absolutely not work with aluminum siding on a structure or in heavily wooded or landscaped areas enclosed within the fence boundaries. Slopes and hills, metal sheds or other smaller metal structures, metal downspouting, metal garage doors, metal poles may present challenges to the fence, as all wireless systems have these challenges. The interference is no different than a building has to a cell phone. From my own experience, the controller absolutely will not work in my neighbor's yard, who has an aluminum sided home. My brother has a brick home, but a metal shed in the yard, and he sets the radius to where the shed is outside the radius, and has no problems. The signal gets weaker, but still strong enough to buzz the dog, who understands the buzz means stop. We found the controller inside the home should never be near an outside meter or air conditioner, as the signal weakens. By moving the inside controller to a wall with no outside items in the way produces a nice clear signal. Some highly intelligent dogs are not affected by weaker signals from metal or dense interference, as they know any buzz, no matter how tiny means stop. Basically, a lot of metal structures and dense trees and landscaping are not going to let the signal come through, but a few smaller things will cause some interference with the signal, but some dogs respond to any strength signal. I hope this answers your question. Maren
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This converter is compatible to many Indoor Antennas including RCA Antennas.
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I used a converter while in the W.I. Moo problem (after I melted it plugging it into 220) actually still worked years after that I just held it upright till it cooled off and hardened again. LOL
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I talked to a sales person at Tivax and the docking station will be released on November 1. Not sure about the cost though. You can use NiMH batteries in the docking station as well.The Tivax can be used as an external monitor with the A/V cables provided so I don't see why you couldn't plug these into the A/V output of your satellite receiver.