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I'm sorry guys, i had this queued but forgot to send: The plumber came back Mon morning w a tool that attaches to the cut auger line. It's about 10-12" long w handles on both side. He used it to first pull the line, then went CCWise to release some of the tension in the line. It was in 38ft...

The plumber came back Mon morning w a tool that attaches to the cut auger line. It's about 10-12" long w handles on both side. He used it to first pull the line, then went CCWise to release some of the tension the line. It was in 38ft. It was beer slow going at first, (10-15 mins.), but...

Thanks. My key objective now is to remove 30-35ft of 1/2" stuck Auger in my upstairs bath sink drain.

All drain pipes are SCH 40 PVC; all water transports are copper

Question: Does anyone see a drawback against squeezing a plastic container of liquid dish soap into the pipe where the snake auger is stuck to help lubricate the ID of the PVC? I've enclosed a pic of what i am referring. I know there is going to be suds galore, and didn't want to complicate...

Yes, thd key is knowing the

We are calling it quits for Sunday until a camera guy can come Monday, thanks for any constructive feedback

Thanks. Not sure you can get anything down that pipe now w the snake still lodged 30 ft down the drain. This is also on the 2nd flr of house.

All. Hired a plumber last night (Sat 830pm) to confirm/fix the issue w my sink not draining. This is also where the AC's primary drain line empties. The commercial grade snake he rented (see pic) essentially stopped wking bc the line was not coiled back in properly or badly kinked. He's going...

Excellent information guys, thank you for the make & model recommendations✔️

Thanks mrm, sorry your battery was fried. When i fill my pool w hose, i always set my ph alarm..saved my butt many times. I'll do the same w any of these tools

Thanks maverick. What do you mean by "chime it"?

Obviously they should not boil any batteries, but i get what your saying. Do you remember that brand so I'll avoid or was that only one time it cooked the battery? Currently, i run long Ex cord & charger to recharge my JD Gator's battery when it's too low to start engine. Looking for a more...

Hello to all, I have 2-3 tractors & ATV's that periodically have weak batteries. My brother uses trickle battery chargers. I was seeking your advice on makes & models that work well and aren't trash in x yrs. These are covered sheds, but not climate controlled for temp or humidity, but...

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All, Thank you for the responses and apologies for not keeping pace with timely follow-ups. My email auto notice for some reason just stopped working. The strike plates are installed, I used nine 3.5" stainless steel screws and used a thin 8 ft rubber strip I customized to insulate the door...

I think when the well was turned off during the cold [lines drained] they crawled in their and when the power was turned back, they got fried...

Hello to all, What would cause the rodents to want to go in btw the wires! I have heard of ants being attracted to the area around the contacts bc of the electrical field. Is this the same w rodents? At least it was prob fast...did not impede pump as is. Went to increase the pressure some re...

Yes. I’m going w 3.5” screws (all 9 of them) into the strike plate and putting two 3.5” screws into each of the 4 hinges too. These doors are 8ft tall w 4 hinges. Each hinge has 4 screws and I’m putting replacing 2 of them. Each door has double studs on both handle and hinge sides. These...

Thank you on the magnetic seals.

Hello Guys, We’ve had 12 door break’ins in the last 2 weeks. Kicking in back doors the main MO. Wife is on edge when I’m traveling. Besides the wife getting a .38 snub, I’m going to install these 12” strike plates and sub 3.5” stainless steel screws. In doing so, i have to remove 12” total...

@admin, pls delete thread - I went ahead and bit the dust w a dealer purchase - thanks anyway

Hello to all, You guys helped me source this part sometime ago. thank you. But, just got this note after placing the order. Anyone know if there's another route to go to get my trailer wiring harness? Information below on what it is, and I need the one that includes the reverse back up...

We just went thru a hurricane, and i mean we were in the eye. It was pretty crazy, even just 80-85 MPH winds. My internet is down, but i will take a pic of the target weed and show how it’s nestled into the lantana. You will then see there is no spraying, unless i wish to kill the good...

Spy, I should be going out tomorrow. If i do, I’ll take a pic for you. If not tomorrow, Saturday. Either way, I’ll get you the type.

Thx rgr Your surfactant may be more concentrated, but for the std non ionic Ag grade, it’s always been 1oz/gal. What herbicide do you use a d what is its concentration? I’m using a std 41% glyphosate. I cannot remember my surfactant type, but it’s for spraying lily pads w aquatic...

Thank you fish & work You’ve sparked another avenue and that’s a plastic glove, then some type of cotton glove over that. Increased viscosity & increased strength should do the trick. I’ll post some b4’s & afters too. Thanks again

Hello to all, We have some weeds that are growing up and out of other desirable plants. I heard a technique a long time ago to mix your chemical [41% glyphosate] w water and surfactant. Then put on some dishwashing plastic gloves, dip the gloves into the herbicide, then grab the weed and move...

any help would be appreciated..thank you sir, or put me in contact w him if that's doable...thanks again

Thank you D2C - do you have a make and model? what condition is it in? If it's been there 15 yrs, sure hope the gas was drained in 2009.

Thank for your feedback, I agree. For those that may have not read the final update, when the Jeep cratered on her way back, we picked her up and I took it to a credible place that was referred to me. They positively ID'ed the problem, but I followed behind her the first 50 miles to make sure...

If you want more operating time during off-season, put a frt-end-loader on your tractor...

Thanks to all - First, yes this "was" purely a tractor site some time ago, but the expertise and experience on these boards goes way further than just tractors. Next, "so far" [and knock on wood], the Bronco Sport she really likes. It drives much, much smoother and doesn't bounce around like...

Well, we traded in the jeep bc it was in the shop a lot lately, all due to things just breaking. We got our daughter a newer bronco sport: more space, much smoother ride and remarkably better gas mileage. One device i would like to invest in is the obdii error code analyzer. Do you guys...

Boy, that thing rocks....when my daughters have their huge parties and I cannot get them all to leave, I could crank this thing and drive it thru the crowds...

RJ, do you have a specific make and model pls - thank you

Thank you all very much for your feedback. Unless I have very specific instructions on building this, it’s prob out of my wheelhouse. I’m not a mechanic, but w the tech service manuals, detailed explodes parts & parts list, and access to an antique tractor forum, I restored a 1951 John Deere...

What do you guys think about this make & model? I called the actual manufacturer and spoke to tech support on every item. https://www.northerntool.com/products/master-mfg-60-gal-tree-skid-sprayer-10-0gpm-tank-size-60-gal-flow-10-8-gpm-pressure-580-psi-model-suw-05-060j-mm-5595031?cm_mm

Thank you very much guys, appreciate the feedback !! Yes, I will have all the necessary PPE and dispense on a windless or near windless morning, w wind to the back and spraying forward. I know no matter what, I am going to get blowback. Have a cover [w breather holes] for the tractor too...

Hello to all. Have a lot of oak trees w bald moss, Spanish moss & other unwanted epiphytes. I would like dispense Kocide 101 or similar about 30-40 ft up into canopy of trees? I have a 60 PTO tractor. Has anyone built a sprayer that is either PTO driven or separate engine that can spray in a...

Thanks to all. The jeep made it safely back to school w no issues. The shop in Katy Tx did a great, fair & honest job. We are not using the dealership at school anymore. We had an extended dealer warranty that ended last fall, so she continued to use the dealer. Has been completely...

Thanks Clifford....A few clarifications. My daughter received absolutely nothing from the dealer except a cryptic invoice. There was zero reports or anything from dealer. After she drove hm from college [where the dealership is], I took the car the next day to a local shop when it showed...

UPDATE #2: Hopefully the last one The car repair shop in Katy Tx, the codes came back as a vacuum leak. They stated that there was a tear/leak in the hose near the PCV. You guys called it !!!! They ran a complete diagnosis on it w their computer and this seems to be the sole area of...

Thank you very much guys. Just got back from church. A lot of good knowledge on these boards. The jeep is at a shop parking lot about 25 miles from home, so no overnight troubleshooting op’s. I’m going there in the morning to ascertain if they can run a more detailed error code Ck. I’ll...

She stated that when all the warning lights came on, her car accelerated for a split second while she was going real slow in the traffic. Hey foot was on the brake so she immediately hit it to stop the acceleration. After that, she drove pulled off the interstate at next exit. On that driving...

By the time i got to My daughter, i drove her car to the repair shop, while my wife daughter and dog followed me. When i started her car, only the engine light came on.. it drove ok to me. Not sure if the 30-40 min wait was able to cause the other warning lights to go out, but something...

Well, she got about 20 miles west on I-10 in stop & go traffic and called me stating: -the engine light came on, -the electronic throttle control system light was flashing red -the traction control light came on… (See pic for all) Went and picked her up and dropped jeep off at credible auto...

she just left for school...I told her to text me how things went when she arrives, and if there are any issues....hopefully not...

With all daughters, there no such thing as saving even $5 bucks. ;-)

UPDATE After I reconnected the battery, the ck-engine light did not come back on upon starting....I ran the car on the interstate for 10 miles and the ck-engine light never returned. That should have been enough cycles to trip the code if there were still the problem, yes? Bottom-line, you...

Oops, here ls the pic of hose disconnected

Ok, i found a disconnected hose from its nipple ) see first pic. The second pic is further back so you know the area. I have the battery disconnected. After about 20 mins, I’m going to run her on the interstate for 20 mi’s hey speed sbd see if the engine light goes off. If so, then no more...

Thank you all for your great suggestions. I am going back out, removing cover and start looking. I will post back soon w my findings...thank you very much all

Here’s some pics of engine. Re vacuum Hose(s), can someone point me in the rt direction? Thank you

The original problem was the electronic throttle control system [red] warning light came on Saturday night of last week. The check engine light came on one day after the dealer repair. the ck engine light was not on until Saturday morning, after receiving the car back Friday aftn

I asked her if the car seems to be idling higher than normal or anything else from the ordinary? She stated that everything seems fine and no high idling/

The electronic throttle control system [red] warning light came on Saturday night of last week. It did not come on the next time she started it, but took it into the dealer to have it checked on Monday [2/5/24]. They kept it until Friday and she drove it from school to home on the same day...

Thank you both for your replies. The shop that checked it just hooked it up to the computer and ran the codes. They did not do a physical inspection. I am not a super mechanic, but w instruction, is there anything I can do to ascertain if it's a leak or not? Thank you very much !!

All, This is a safety question on whether my daughters car [2018 Jeep Wrangler] is safe to drive back to school.at noon today or not? The drive is 160 miles. The check-engine light came on Saturday morning [2/10/24]. I was able to get the jeep into a shop to run the error codes. These are...

well, I received your first email notice/reply, but nothing after so far...

Hey Scotty, You might be good luck bc I just received an email notice of your response. I hope by going into the preferences, unchecking them, then rechecking them, did the trick. I hope so and will keep you posted - thanks again !!!

Thanks Scotty. Pls see attachments and let me know what you think?

Hello to all, I used to receive email notices on threads that I started or ones that I responded to, as I did for yrs. Now, I do not receive any thread/email alerts, yet I receive the email notice on Tractor-by-Net Trending Posts. Has anyone else figured out how to reinstate the email...

Just for the record, here’s a pic of the winter looking plot I’m referring to snd is the exact area where the former pics shows the garden rows. Although this is the area, since the 15 degree weather, all is dead and was cut earlier when green so no thick growth Thanks again for everyone’s...

JY and all, is there a certain thickness of the fabric in ml's that should be used? Thanks again

This may be the way to go and also very cost-effective in my opinion. Has anyone used this before? https://costcofan.com/costco-landscape-fabric/ Here are the spec's, but for $30 bucks, you get 880 sqft of coverage...so for $60-$90 bucks, that's 1760 -2640 sqft, respectively. That should do...

Yes, you are correct...what I plan on doing is buying these types of seeds and germinate them in 3" plastic containers and transplant: -3 types of squashes -2 types of string beans -smaller 'pickling' cucumbers Already in 4 & 6 pack plants: *3-4 diff types of tomatoes *2-3 types of peppers...

"ONLY way to keep weeds out is a good pre-emerge herbicide early..." Sonny, what type of pre emergent herbicide do you use for vegetable gardening? When you state "early", what does that mean in relation to your timing on planting or similar? Time planting zones are quite diff than yours...

Thanks...just spread some cottonseed meal on that sawdust and it turns the organic material into slow-releasing Nitrogen..

Never heard of asian jumping worms, but everything from this region when it gets here, becomes invasive, except for spring rolls...

KG, how does watering the soil work? We also receive frequent "gusty days w 25-30mph winds and that wreaks havoc on keeping down the plastic or anything similar.

Thanks Eddie...yes, the weeds if left unchecked for yrs can easily choke out everything, including the gardeners...we have sandy-loam soil so it soaks up the H20. My well is right by, so i have set up an irrigation system to keep all watered and on schedule. It can be adjusted up and the heat...

Here’s some pics from about 10 yrs ago

thank you both yes, weekend farming is tough. And, I know there are yrs of seeds from weeds, Bermuda and Bahia grasses, sedges, goat-weed [can be dormant for decades] and more...what cover crops are really heat tolerate [100-108F]? The goal is to start planting this spring [mid-march] -...

Hello to all, My daughters want to do a garden again. Had a huge garden for 10-15 yrs, then we all become too busy, now they are into organic vegetables. This garden is at our county/weekend place I have a tractor, disc and tiller, but I know it's an uphill battle getting rid of all the weed...

Great information everyone - I really appreciate it... I will start out with the least invasive like the ash/water and papertowel. IF this does not work, I will get more aggressive. I will take pics and keep you posted.. Lastly, i learned that the woodburing stove door glass is not glass...

Hello to all, I;ve done some research on this, but thought I would give it a shake w you guys to see if you have the solution. Have a 2002 22" Dutch Vermont wood burning stove...it's awesome. For the last 10 yrs, I get this haze on the bottom, that has now further up and to the center. I...

Yes, you put down the lights, sheets and 6ml plastic, but plastic had to stay down so heat can be retained. If I had the leaves, I Would have put them down first. BUt w out winds protection, they'd be in S America by now...on the RIO Beach

Thanks guys....We had about a 65-70% success rate, which would have been higher if the damn winds didn't gust up to 35-40MPH...that was the killer. We had 5-10lb rocks holding the sides down and those stones were tossed like pebbles. I pulled lg 40-50lb flagstone walking pavers and that...

Hello to all and HNY. It's been awhile since i've been on the forum, but hope everyone is doing well and healthy. It's going to be 20 degrees next week w another 25 & 28 lows...the highs range from 38 to 45. Have a lot of variegated ginger, birds of paradise, variegated fax lily and foxtail...

Well, the roof has been repaired. They did a good job and have a 2 yr warranty. Cost was $4200. The cause was definitively a high wind occurrence, yet no thunderstorms or other bc weather was clear blue skies w only high cirrus clouds. The underpinning felt paper and plywood was completely...

All, There was no damage to the underpinning plywood, or even the vapor barrier. Also, there were a lot of leaves in his pool and he doesn’t have trees. The cover to his grill (under back porch) was also off and on the ground, Believe me, I’m leery of the microburst theme too, but both the...

Also, the lightening sound was the microburst pulling up the tiles and banging them back down onto the roof, along w a pretty strong PSI of 90-100mph winds pushing down....it happened in a matter of 1-3 seconds [see post #10]

My brother just told me the roof guy came out and declared it a 90-100mph microburst. There is no damage to the sub roof structures, plywood, or other...the tiles had bent nails like a very small arc. this is like if you pull out a nail w a claw hammer. The wind lifted up the bottom of the...

My brother just had shoulder surgery so he could not pull himself into the attic to take a look, but who would want to go into an attic when it's 110 outside? I am sure the roofer will try to ascertain what caused it.

Hello to all, My brother lives in Chandler AZ, and he contacted me yesterday (Sunday) about 5pm CST. Said he heard what sounded like lightening, but it was clear blue sky except for high cirrus clouds. His back nbor stated they heard it too, and noticed the backside of his roof had damage...

Thanks for everyone's feedback and info. I have 2 Pennzoil 30W 5 qt containers; one still not opened and the other one 5/8 full...I guess I will stick with conventional until I consume these why does it suck ?

Mines a 2014…thanks

Hello to all, Have a 2014 F-150 XLT w 109,000 miles. I need to get some new ties, but will probably be selling it or trading it in the next 60-120 days. Therefore, I am not going to top of the line but do not want to put junk tires on it either. I drive 75% highway 23% city and 2% at the ranch...

DMW, this quote below is from a retired FORD mechanic of 38 yrs after seeing 1000's & 1000's of EcoBoost [EB] Direct Inject [DI] engines and noting the types of synthetic oil that was used. I asked him what Synthetic oil I should be using: "Let me put it this way, IF I had an EB engine...

Thank you JJT and everyone else for your responses... I have an EcoBoost with a direct inject and the oil does contaminate faster than a non-direct inject. I set my oil changes to 5K, I did 4K 1-2 times but changed my methodology for when to change and have it right now. I have 108,980 miles...

Great catch...I do not know why I typed 5W40, but it's a 5W30 Synthetic by QS...thanks !

Hello to All, In my F-150, I use a full synthetic 5W30 by Quaker State...it's the second best synthetic w the second lowest NOACK rating just behind Pennzoil's top of line. In my push lawnmower [2011), riding lawnmower [2005] both B&S, and my JD Gator [Kawasaki] I use Pennzoil conventional...

Thank you STC - I used green metal trim yrs ago and they work well in drier areas...lots of moisture will cause green paint to come off, then they rust to nothing - went and looked at them again today and I COULD NOT BELEIVE THE PRICES !!!!! For a 10ft piece, $41.00 and the more meatier...

Thank you LS. My apologies, but i made a correction/qualification to the above post / thank you

Hello to all, Looking for recommendations on quality border edging. The application is to enclose/border an area that is currently occupied w grass, to first apply a strong herbicide, then 2 layers of a weed barrier, then add rocks the size of ckn eggs. Then on top of the stones, I am going...

Thank you guys...on the shoulder or carry spreaders, good if a very small area and the fertilizer does not have powder in it and it's not a windy day. Getting blow-back dust in the face isnt preferred....thanks again

Thanks, but this is inside a residential yard that cannot be accessed by any type of tractor or similar. has to be a push spreader...

Hello to all Looking or a solid recommendation on quality fertilizer spreader for yard use/residential. Can be either single or dual action. Mainly for fertilizers of various types that has a good calibration system for both RIGHT application amount and CORRECT & EVEN distribution of product...

I’m remote now but will try posting later this evening… Here you go - you’ll have to zoom in

I have already contacted GAF last Tuesday and this is what they sent me...

Ok, will do. I’m going to have to wait about 5-6 hrs for the sun. I have 12.5% bleach, which is twice as much as Std 6-6.5% and 60% stronger than the 8-8.25%. I might just cut to chase and do 50-50% bleach to water after sun subsides. I always wet down the surfaces below and or cover w huge...

Thank you Alan - First, I corrected my mixtures above...used 25% bleach to 75% water, 1 TBSpoon of liquid soap [before i said bleach but corrected]. Would it be best to apply w sun on it or not? It's almost perfect weather here at 68 degrees and RH of 35%...I can wait later if no sun, but it...

Ok, I mixed 1/4 12.5% bleach to 3/4 water w 1 tablespoon of liquid soap. I agitated and applied w a paint brush and moved brush back and forth 3-4 times. It barely lightened it. Then came back dish scrub pad, dipped in solution and scrubbed back and forth. Then hosed down w the strongest...

Thank you very much guys. You have given me some ideas and things to research - hopefully these gutters will be clean in a week or so - thanks again

Perfect, thank you rg. I met a former homebuilder of 30 yrs and he was very, very sure that it was mildew and nothing else. He said he was positive. So, I’m going w that as the culprit.

Thank you both. I have 5 down spouts but also 5 other drains on the travertine deck of 1385 sqft. But when it rains 3”/hr, nothing can contain the flow. I was told that this is mildew by a former homebuilderthat i just met, not a resin from shingles. He was 1000% adamant it’s not tar, resin...

Hello Guys Folks here seem to be both creative and resourceful, so looking for solutions to remove these stains off of our gutters. After installing a new roof, the tar/resin(?) from the composition singles have stained the gutters when the rain overflows. When you get 3”/hr rains, it just...

Just wishing all you guys and your families a Happy and Blessed Easter - Appreciate all the help and feedback over the yrs. Best, tstex

Thanks s-bee....does the pine-sol kill the vegetation/sterilize the soil for any amt of time? thanks again

Great, thank you mid...I plan on going back out this Wednesday and will check for sure...have a new temp probe being delivered today so I will install. Not sure when the control module will arrive, but thanks again !

great! Thank you Jeff...it's surely a multifaceted approach

My model # is FGF326ASD, which isn't listed below...this is from the Amazon part description, and I would certainly want to make sure that I am in the "and others" to be for sure... "Fits models: FGF316DSA, FGF337ECC, FGFB33WHSA, TGF336BHWE Fits models: TGF336BHWD, FGF337AWJ, TGF336BHWC and...

Thank you Mid for doublechecking this...if this is the part I need, I will be ordering from you lead...thanks again

mid, after watching the troubleshooting video by climer, I noted that the safety valve in the pic he is testing has 2 sets of prongs: one for bake and one for broil. I believe the digital display on my oven model FGF326ASD has both functions. Since I really do not use the broil function, I...

Very nice find! How can the pricing be so vastly different?

Thanks Wrangler. I was actually going to try taking the back cover (or entire back plate off),but looked like a long process and i had to head back. Then i saw off i took out the 2 racks, There weee 2 screws that i could take off the inside cover to access solenoid. What the best way to test...

Thanks climber.. I forgot to mention and i will edit my post, that there is an on/off switch by regulator, it was in the “on” position. But i flipped it off & on. Since the gas stoves are all four working and always have, so prob not the regulator.

Hello to all Have a Frigidaire Propane Stove/oven, Model FGF326ASD. (And, this is why I’m getting the surge protector). It took a power surge and I replaced the control module bc neither the digital clock nor anything else would light up on LED display. When replaced, all seemed normal. All...

I’m going to go w the F140 and install on the inside of main 200amp panel. Thank you very much for all the suggestions.

Thanks Beav...do you know the cut out rating when it goes to ground, in amps?

Great, thank you max! Appreciate it !

I have installed 2 HEPD80's about 5-6 yrs ago and they are both doing well, still w 2 green lights

how long do the FS140 usually last under "normal" operating circumstances? mainly spikes/surges via powerlines, but excluding lightening strikes, including errant hits.

thanks bear for the information. yes, the point of entry of the power is usually the best place, for surges impacting the power lines. but as noted, we have lots of errant lightening issues, so all bets are of w lightening. if a nearby errant hit makes it to the house, then anything there is...

Thank you max / can these be installed inside the panel? Since the pole is in an open sunny area, need good UV protection....thanks again

Here’s drawing

Hello to all, Ive enclosed a drawing of the electrical panels and flow of power. the main 200 amp Siemens panel was just installed. Has a 40amp CB that controls water well & shed. This panel has open slots The 100amp Sq D Homeline panel on house has no slots. This panel also feeds 2 other low...

Well, I received both Siemens c-breakers (125 & 40amps) and both have UL listing & CSA listing. The 125amp has some anti corrosion/oxidation in the slots on the back where it clips on. Also states they were assembled in Mexico. I’ve enclosed a few pics, but drive out for both were $72.00...

The dynamics of free enterprise, S&Demand and market driven pricing....

First, what does the same model tractor and shredder sell for brand new? Next, how much did you put down and how much have you paid to date? Finally, what are the headaches cost to you? I would offer that what you put down and 24 mo's of payments exceeds $5K.. Therefore, if your total OOP...

I prefer to do business w the smaller company and I want them to be profitable. However, I do not prefer for their higher [excessive] profit margins to be at my families expense. The reason I started this thread was to ascertain if price had any bearing on the quality/authenticity of the...

I agree that knock-offs can infiltrate even the best of distributors. The real key, IMHO, is determining a baseline cost the manufacturer sets, then you can determine if the selling price is way off or not. The electrical supply house wants $156.00 for the Q2125. That's far an above beyond...

Thanks again guys...ordered 2 of them...I'll be ready for my 3/29 install date...I'll post some pics final installation....best, tstex

One thing to note. Once the power COOP makes the change out, I have no power to freezer / refrigerator until I install the Siemens 125amp breaker and flip the switch. There is no returning it snd get another one bc that will take days while all my food goes bad. That’s why I might order 2...

Thank you to all for your replies. This is a rural house w “no inspections or codes” per se, but I’ve always been a code + person and nothing less. The Power COOP is forcing me to change out my current 30 yr old meter loop/panel and overhead run from meter loop weatherhead to my homes...

Thank you very much Eagle, appreciate it. Note, the 125amp breaker is going to be the one that powers my homes 100amp main panel. I’m not the kind to nickel & dime critical components, but w long runs of copper wire, this is costing me. I want to be both prudent w funds but also wise w parts...

Thank you Scott, appreciate it This one is UL advertise. Cannot see CSA on my phone

Hello to all I am having to upgrade my electrical service at ranch. Need a Siemens double pole 125amp cir breaker (Q2125) bc the service panel the POCO is installing is a Siemens panel: SNW0816B1200T I’ve enclosed an Amazon link that has the Q2125 I need. Home Depot has the same Q2125 for...

Just as an update. I bought a Pancake compressor from HD on a really great special. In the meantime, I ordered a regulator for the 15gal PC that was broken/leaking. The replacement regulator worked perfect, so I returned the new one which I never used.... As an FYI, I bought the pancake w a...

Yes, but in my nborhood of 789 homes, no one w a decent size dog [that barks] has ever been burglarized. There are definitely plus and minuses to any type of pet/companion. I prefer seeing about 5-6 US native bird species at my ranch bc I also provide them nesting means/houses. Barn cats...

First, I never get enough shop time so letting her know that one of the cats didn't make it would be more time on things I need to do. I get the cats came w the marriage, I am sure many others do here too. however, paw prints everywhere, xxxx on your boots and the smell are pretty big pills to...

If you really want to zap them, spray some viscous based mint oil on the dryer sheets...they hate mint and the oil in the mint will make the dryer sheet last longer...

cats are not an option...i am a weekend farmer and have no place to ethically keep/feed them while I am gone. I also have 4-5 bird houses [eastern bluebird, tufted titmouse, SC chickadee, etc] and rogue cats will eat them all...no can do...my eastern bluebirds have 3-5 clutches per year and by...

oak tree said: I've tried that with some success. It also sorta works to discourage deer from eating my wife's flower gardens. I don't bother with the pail...I'll just apply it straight from the source. 🙃 It also makes the surrounding grass a blueish green. I've never had a cat that would...

Quote from Moss Rd: "I'd have to dispatch the mole by hand. I'd put it's head on a brick and whack it in the head very, very hard with a metal trowel..." Can we get a PETA executive to Moss Rd's house...LOL I would let you whack every mole at my house, all day [and night] long. I too read...

rekee / do you use these for gophers or moles or both? Gophers are herbivores while moles are mainly meat/grub/earthworm/insect eaters. I used to use these on gophers until I found effective traps. thanks

Thanks for the pic Jeff.. Dave, MossRd posted a mole info sheet. It showed a pic of main-like tunnel, w various smaller looking tunnels branching off the "main" one. I believe the main tunnel is the active area that I need to find. Just like fishing; you can be the best fisherman in the...

can you pls send some pic's? do you have an irrigation system where you run the spike aerator ?

thank you everyone, esp moss rd for your detailed explanations and links to mole info... I am pretty sure i have grubs, but I also have a lot of earthworms too. The biggest challenge I have is I am not at the ranch for more than 24-36 hrs at a time. I know setting traps and managing them is...

thanks, I have had one of those type traps from Victor, prob bought it 25 yrs ago. Have only caught one and do the set-up to spec. We have really sandy loam soil here and the mole pushing up many times will not spring the trap...thanks again

Since owning and operating ranch for last 30 yrs, the moles have really taken-off around the 2-acre house area. I use cinch traps for gophers and have caught 100's of them and have them under control; the moles I do not. Looking for solutions that one person can implement to start knocking out...

A pancake was my initial thought. However, I am still open to the best solution. Also, what was made in the 90's is a far cry from what is being made today. Technology has indeed increased, but quality plummeted and planned obsolescence increased. Therefore, looking for anything that will...

For farm machinery, it best to always check for any corrosion. It's common sense that if you are not going to run any equipment for long periods of time, pull it, then charge before you use. Also, since tractors and other farm equipment can get banged around and jolt the battery, securing the...

Thank you guys...I will probably be picking out one very soon....really appreciate the feedback !!

Thanks pete - no, all of my tires max out at 50 or so psi...I have 2 tractors, 2 4 wheel trailers, multiple cars, 4 & 6 wheelers, riding lawn mowers, etc. It's a good thing chainsaws don't have tires, but I use my compressor often to clean/blow them free of oily-caked debris. I have few...

Great comments and thank you to everyone...I would have responded earlier but my email notifications stopped 2 days ago, ?? I am going to do some research and get back to you guys...really appreciate the experiences you have had and why you buy what you did, what has worked and what has not. W...

thank you for all of your suggestions.....noise is not as important as it's functionality. I'll definitely need something that can run a framing gun, but it doesn't need to be super robust. Thanks again and Merry CHRISTmas - tstex

Hello to all and Merry CHRISTmas, My 15 gal and prob 20 yr old porter cable compressor is almost ready for the graveyard. Can you pls tell me what pancake compressor [one's they sell today] are the most reliable and versatile? I have a PC framing nail-gun that I use from time to time, do not...

Thanks David. Yes, all the real robust chemicals were all banned, which were beyond effective the first time. Chlordane was one of those. Now we have things like Dawn soap, lol.

No carpet except for an area rug that fits under her bed...all hardwood floors and cement...but the HW floors are really old and have cracks in them...they were heavily sprayed w liquids and dusted 4-6 diff times w all kinds of powerful licensed only chemicals. The girls were told to vacuum...

I can indeed have her try this...thank you !

Yes, I believe the bottom access point was blocked and the crawlspace has been sealed too - thanks

Thank you everyone and thanks F-dud She has the light you stated and an 8x11 white flea sticky trap. this is how they determined if there were activity and how many.. They have gone thru about 4-5 different sets of traps [8/set all over the house and rooms]. I did send the landlord a...

Thanks alex - extermination companies have now come over 5 different times dispensing Precor IGR in concentrated form, Talstar P, Alpine WSG, Zenprox EC, all in various sprays, granules and powders...And they did spray the outside too....

I'm posting this here bc you guys have never failed me and I [my daughter] has a huge problem.... My daughter and her 3 roommates [all 1 yr just out of college] have rented an older pier & beam home that had an addition w a solid foundation to make it 4 bedrooms. Because the crawl-space to the...

Yes, thankful for rains too. I understand timing is everything, but we’re in a stage 4 of 5 drought and need every drop. Good luck w hayride & your new SIL!

Hello to all, Just wishing all my fellow forum members & your families a blessed Thanksgiving! Here’s a fine Tx sunset from Colorado County Tx !

thank you very much duds and alex...also, appreciate the extra detail there alex.. !!!

Thanks alex...what is your process w the Oxalic acid? That's interesting on brushing against the grain bc I have always performed applications w the grain....

Thank you 5030.....what is the ratio of mineral spirits to boiled Linseed Oil? Also, I looked up BLO and the prices vary greatly. Is there a particular brand you use? I would assume any m-spirits should work.

Thank you Rusty. What do you use as a deck sealant and cleaning agent? I like the idea of powerwashing, then add a cleaning agent. This prob allows it to work much more effectively vs trying to penetrate dirt, grime and other....

Forgot to include a pic. This is prob the most weathered since it receives rain & west sun.

Hello to all, Looking for advice and experience on how to best prep and then seal a wooden deck. Here is some info: Install date: 2002 Type of wood: grade #1 treated 2 x 6's pine Total surface area: approx 680sqft Location: Under a covered roof w peripheral sun/rain exposure I have sealed...

Gator, it has both a fuel On-Off, a general to start On-Off, Choke - Run switch and it has a carb drain screw so you can remove anything in the carb bowl. It's assembled and waiting to get my ranch gas cans so I can give her a swirl...I'll post some b4 and after's when I'm done. Let's take...

Contact all of the dealers around you w/in 100 miles and find out who does and doesn't have the exact same tractor and accessories as you currently have, and lead times for the ones that do not have the tractor as yours. Once you determine the places/towns/etc w the longest wait times, your...

Something that happened so fast and is very consistent in idling well but sec you hit throttle it dies, it's a carb issue. You stated it was just under 2 yrs and you do not run it much, plus you use E based gas...if the H2O separated out, then rust, your carb is prob clogged somewhere.... My...

Hey Big...it's the same thing I have put in every 5 gal gas can since 1995...Marvel Mystery Oil

Thank you Jeff

I hear you. When I was single, that was the case for everything...w 3 daughters in college, funds are less plentiful as being single. As stated by coobie and many others, engaging in proper/consistent maintenance is mission critical..thanks for your feedback.

Thank you guys, great info. It seems the pump is the greatest single point of failure, then the carb. I have read all the comments and the guys up N where it freezes regularly, have issues w the pump post freeze if the water is not removed. In S/SE TX, we rarely have bad freezes. Storing...

Thanks Ferling...Yes, honda makes a nice engine too. CORRECTION: gasoline with OUT ethanol is the way to go...forgot the "not"....

What do you guys up N do when your tractor has been inside your -10 barn and you need to squirt the zerk? Does the cold inhibit that?

Very good information guys, thank you so much. It's good to hear your experiences re types of engines and pumps to either get or stay away. AND, maintenance and winter prep is critical. Since we live in a milder winter climate, freezing is not too much of an issue. But, I still remove...

Thank your for the replies guys, appreciate it....

Thank you for the recent replies. From my readings & research, it seems PW’s w horizontal shafts last longer than vertical ones. As stated, here are some other positive operational positives: -always have water on & all air purged before starting -make sure oil levels are properly leveled...

Thank you Claude & Dave. All the original stabil does is form a very thin barrier of x btw air & gasoline so oxygen does not accelerate the breakdown of the ethanols O2 into water. No one that uses all the fuel in any tank over a 2-3 week period would ever need stabil.

Thanka green. I believe the Marvel Mystery oil has lubricants in it for seals, o-rings and other...if I have not run one of my chainsaws or weedeaters for awhile, I just kill an ant bed.

Thanks Jeff. As mentioned, I believe all products made 15-12 yrs ago are superior in quality to xxxx made today. What type of PW died after a year; make and model would be great to know to avoid. Also, how do you apply your seafoam? There's spray to the carb or liquid to fuel or...

Try adding some Marvel Mystery oil to all your fuel. I have tiller, riding lawn mower, push lawn mower, tiller, weed eater, 4 chainsaws, JD 4x4 Gator, 1951 JD MT, (had a power washer) & a 1996 M5400 Kubota (diesel). Only had to redo one carburetor on Stihl pole chainsaw. I pour 2-3oz in...

Thanks gator ! By the way, i have a 1998 JD 4x4 gator. No extra features but a bumper guard and sprayed bed…here’s one of my faithful helpers..she was a great dog & great companion.

where I live and will use this, rarely ever below freezing for any extended period of time except extreme instances. I used 10W30, as in all my gasoline engines except my Ford 150; I use synthetic 5W30... Would you recommend this over the 10W-30 ?

Thanks. I believe that Honda, Kohler and Briggs & Stratton make the most reliable engines. then it comes down to features and reliability. I would concur that using only 100% gasoline w/out ethanol in it is the only way to go. Buc-ee's in our area sells corn-free fuel. I then add Marvel...

See page 12 for starting/stopping, The unit has a fuel "On - Off" setting. It also has an engine "On - Off" too. There's also a choke switch as well when it's cold, then move to "run" when she's cranking.... See page 14 for detergents - mainly emphasizes using only p-washer cleaning...

what do you guys think about this one ? it has over 4000 reviews and majority are 5, then 4...reasonably priced. The engine is make by Kohler, which are good engines... https://www.lowes.com/pd/Westinghouse-3400-PSI-2-6-GPM-Cold-Water-Gas-Pressure-Washer/5002187767

Whatever was made 12 yrs ago is prob 10-15 x's more reliable and robust than anything made today. Mine was a craftsman 2800psi and it worked very well. Just had to make sure it had the proper amt of oil in it.... Any yes, I ALWAYS crank on the water, purge out all the air via the wand, once a...

Thank you shed and gator !!! appreciate it

What was the brand w the Honda engine? Thanks on the generac lead shred.

Thanks

hello to all, it's hard to believe the reviews online, so I am asking any of you that have owned a power washer for at least 2-4 yrs and like the results, what do you use? Looking for something w 2500-3000psi, for both home and ranch operations. Unfortunately my grew legs and it is gone. I...