Recent content by mfg0772

I’ve been putting the OKnife U1 through its paces after winning it in a giveaway from Ryan, and it arrived exactly how a good tool should: scarred, well-loved, and ready to be thrown straight into a pocket. It’s incredibly compact and completely disappears in your pocket, so it actually gets...

Yet another GJ post that makes me spend money (or hopefully not in this instance). If that scratched‑up, logo‑burned U1 needs a pocket to disappear into, I’ve got one.

Thanks for the insight. I should have mentioned it did have compression. I didn’t know why I should check that but I did know enough to do it. After fully disassembling the carb and cleaning, it’s running smoothly. Just needed a little TLC.

Mike - As a younger person here, even I agree that the internet is just getting worse and worse. I too generally stay away from the social media. I even barely post here because I don't think my opinion matters in the grand scheme of things - you know what they say about opinions. But I am for...

Always love a no strings attached giveaway!

^This. While I am a fan of keeping it simple, you have to respect the coolness and 'because I can' factors. No doubt Mike will create a work of art with this.

Thanks for confirming. 8 loops is a bit further down the road and the 007 is free now so no issue switching out to a different pump later when the time comes. Free is free, right? Seems worth it to give it a try now. This is mostly a proof of concept for the wife. Once I get her buy in, then I...

I was mistaken, it must be a 5004. I assume Hx since that is heating only but I compared the spec sheets for all the 5000 series valves and the specs are all the same. Just if it is lead free or not and the connections being the only difference. Right now, I have 2 loops of 1/2" pex that are...

Taco 5000-3 mixing valve (1"). Attaching a diagram of the setup. Boiler water temp supply is 160*F - 180*F. Assuming return is 140*F (20*F drop from min supply temp). I noted where I think the new pump needs to go. Zone valves are currently all tied to a Taco ZVC405-5 Valve Control Module (with...

Hey all - looking for some advice. I have a hydronic baseboard system currently in my house. I've renovated an area and have installed a radiant system in that area. I have a Taco Zone Controller with 4 zones. 3 of the zones are for the baseboard system. The 4th zone valve now controls the...

Worth the reply.

Build looks great. I noticed the train tracks in the background. I'm actually working on the AMTRAK bridge project over the CT river so assuming it is pretty close by.

@67CarGuy - what you drew works. You generally want to stick with squares or rectangles if you need to. If going with a rectangle, the general rule is to not exceed a 1:1.5 ratio for length to width. Your joint spacing should also be about 2-3 times your slab thickness. Assuming you have a 4"...

I don't know about slow...I have a hard time keeping up with everything you have going on. Keep up the great work. I'm enjoying the updates.

Other than your cars, I'm guessing Dino has the best paint job in the area. Great work.