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Introducing mini-split using 410a in the early ‘00’s was a challenge. We do get to like what we like so having different characteristics and much higher operating pressures with 410a over R22 was a challenge. I heard from a fellow who has a new 32 mini-split in his place andd it is handling the...

I have installed a Chamberlin RJO101 opener replacing the standard center pull opener we’ve had since being in the home. Very quiet, and I have all of that room overhead. A definite improvement and a simple install.

I’ve just built this gate for my Daughters place. The big wing is 8-6 and the 3-0 man gate with the filler wing on the rt. Height is 5-4. It is 3x2 frame, 2’ risers and redwood splined in-fill. Total weight is about 160# max. I’ve picked up a 200# 6” gate wheel for it. I’m bolting this wheel...

My wife’s ‘20 Rav 4 has a bit of paint rub, ala, yours truly on the front L fender. It is a color called Lunar Rock. Don’t think that matters, but I have picked up a small bit of the paint and was getting ready to hit when I thought I’d ask. What is the best way to apply this for best results...

This is interesting. Gas-tite is a good outfit. Gas-tite Python line sets. No flaring required. Tried to post a video but no luck

I am going to install a UV light out in the well house. Any experience or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Well, we are in escrow on a new place closer to the coast. The heat, drought, smoke, fire danger have worn me thin. I am going to loose my 1000 sq ft shop moving my gear into a two car garage. We are happy to make this move, but damn! It is difficult to be dispassionate with your tools. Mine is...

I have noticed some fluctuations recently in water pressure recently and as we are preparing to sell the place I figured I have our well guy make a service call. Glad i did. I’m pretty squared away on these but would have been chasing my tail on this one. He, apparently wanting to make me feel...

We live in a third world nation, meaning E of I-5 in CA. Internet, or lack of it, is a real problem here. We have AT&T and they deliver as they say, “all the way up to 3 mbps.“ You can read that as “up to” but “not over 3”. I signed up for Starlink in Feb ‘21 and got he system a couple weeks...

We picked up one of these a few weeks ago. It has a hepa filter. The Dixie Fire has been sending plenty of smoke our way and Buttoning up the house makes things pretty stale. Our AQ index hit 500 the other day and for a couple stayed above 250. I haven’t smoke in 45 yrs, but I was feeling the...

Had a nice big new bottle of Hoppes No 9, gun cleaning solvent. That isn’t to be confused with Love Potion #9, but I remember liking the fragrance when I was a kid & my father used to clean the shotgun. Anyway, I had a large fresh bottle that has been in the cabinet for a few years. Took it out...

I have a 98# Hay Buden I’m fixin’ to sell.. It appears that there is a 3/8-1/2” cap on the top of the anvil. The edge of one side looks like it was washed out with poor welding. Perhaps it was a poor repair from a user trying to build up the most commonly used edge. We’re they originally forged...

I have run across a 5gal can of gasoline that is probably more water now than fuel. How do your dispose of this stuff?

My SIL and I are going to be running one of these cross handled 5.5 hp 10” auger units tomorrow. I suspect we will spend most of our time trying to get the clay off the auger. I have always been leery of these things as getting wrapped around the axle has never been one of my preferred methods...

I’ve had a deep cut Milwaukee for years and it pretty much has resided in the metal box. Metal box tells how old it is;) Anyway, It is hardly ever used. Some time back in the Fab section there was pic posted by Jack O which I found interesting and pm’d him. I ordered the adapter plate, mounted...

Well it is that time of year again. We were evacuated a couple weeks ago for a local fire that was able to be gotten under control due to the winds staying down. With the expectation of high winds last night at 10:08 pm the power was shut off for a safety shutdown by the utility. It is expected...

I chose to not put a mini-split in the shop when i built it. I'm okay with it hot in there. Once it gets to 92* I figure I can find something else to do. This summer I am reminded of Ella Fitzgerald singing "It's To Damned Hot". The shop is not cooling off much at night so you end up with a heat...

My shop is close to the road and that area is about the only place I have on the property to store my gear, stuff and junk. So, I needed a fence both for that and to eliminate the sight lines into that 8’ door. I rarely open that door as the world can then see into it as you come up the road. We...

Most mini-splits have the piping going right out the wall behind the evaporators in my experience. On this one I just helped on the line set was installed in 2x4 walls and the line set had to lay across the back of the unit. The primary lament in that type install is how the heck do I get the...

I assisted on a Fujitsu 24k dual mini installation with a 15 and a 9 kbtu evap for a friend the other day. It is his work shop and her ceramic studio. We roughed in the line sets and I strongly cautioned him to watch the rockers. In their discussion with him they said, "oh yeah, we do these all...