NWI INGO General Post - Part 13

[actaeon277]

I park in the garage.

Well....
Once I put away all the tools and parts on the garage floor, I can do that.

 

[hoosierdaddy1976]

I park in the garage.

No can do, we live in the garage.

 

[Ballstater98]

Police activity prompts warning to avoid area in Hobart | Lake County News | nwitimes.com

West of Mundell Field.

 

[lonehoosier]

Police activity prompts warning to avoid area in Hobart | Lake County News | nwitimes.com

West of Mundell Field.

 

[Ballstater98]

Document Center / TONIGHT: Veterans Committee to Host Discussion on PTSD and Mental Health / Portage, IN

Sorry for the late notice, but I just saw it.

 

[Ballstater98]

Got a Stanley Jump-Starter for Christmas! After I saw a guy help out another at a gas station by simply having one in his trunk, I decided it would be wise to get one.
Comes with compressor with a lit gauge, mounted rotatable LED light, USB port, & 12 V port w/ cable. Good for 2 jumps within the charging period. Has good reviews.
The bad: Manual says to recharge every 30 days, 11"x8 1/2"X 13", & 17lbs. I think I'll just plan making a routine of charging it the 1st of each month.

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[Ericpwp]

Can you charge it via a lighter plug, or is the draw too high?

 

[lonehoosier]

Police activity prompts warning to avoid area in Hobart | Lake County News | nwitimes.com

West of Mundell Field.

UPDATE: Police search for man after SWAT Team finds home empty
UPDATE: Police search for man after SWAT Team finds home empty | Lake County News | nwitimes.com

 

[Ballstater98]

Can you charge it via a lighter plug, or is the draw too high?

I haven't read the entire manual, but it appears so, and I can charge it as I go down the road. Now I could actually use the 12 V charger in the back of both vehicles. I just need to remember to unplug it. Ha

 

[Ericpwp]

If you don't, at least you'll have a fully charged jumper

 

[Ballstater98]

Lake Effect snow will be blowing over parts of the region during the morning and afternoon commutes on Thursday.
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/INDOT/bulletins/17e2011

 

[actaeon277]

Got a Stanley Jump-Starter for Christmas! After I saw a guy help out another at a gas station by simply having one in his trunk, I decided it would be wise to get one.
Comes with compressor with a lit gauge, mounted rotatable LED light, USB port, & 12 V port w/ cable. Good for 2 jumps within the charging period. Has good reviews.
The bad: Manual says to recharge every 30 days, 11"x8 1/2"X 13", & 17lbs. I think I'll just plan making a routine of charging it the 1st of each month.

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Make sure when you're jumping, that you give it plenty of time to charge the battery up.
Otherwise, you waste energy, and have to wait longer. Then you risk running out of charge.

 

[2A_Tom]

My car doors were frozen shut.

.
Spent 5 minuted prying on the door, then shone the light on the lock button and it was down. I turned the key and it didn't pop, the lock was frozen. I turned it hard and it opened.

 

[Ballstater98]

Can you charge it via a lighter plug, or is the draw too high?

If you don't, at least you'll have a fully charged jumper

Make sure when you're jumping, that you give it plenty of time to charge the battery up.
Otherwise, you waste energy, and have to wait longer. Then you risk running out of charge.

Reading the manual:
Lighter plug looks good to go!
Instructions don't say I need to charge up when jumping. Probably will anyway.

Now, what vehicles have Positive Ground Systems? Plus, how would I know?

 

[Ericpwp]

Today, all vehicles have a NEGATIVE ground system. This means that the vehicle's steel frame or chassis is directly connected to the negative side of the battery via the negative battery cable. But prior to 1954, most vehicles had a POSITIVE ground system.

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[Ballstater98]

Don't want to ruin anyone's day...or mine.

 

[chef larry]

Police activity prompts warning to avoid area in Hobart | Lake County News | nwitimes.com

West of Mundell Field.

Couple of blocks from geronimojoe85's house and about three blocks from my house. Wife saw and heard helocopters today.

 

[1775usmarine]

Hey Jedi are we doing another youth shoot this year?

 

[lonehoosier]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/introductions-greetings/429098-new-member-region.html

 

[actaeon277]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/introductions-greetings/429098-new-member-region.html