Good morning!!!!

[LouNY]

learned about a new tool today
a piping roll groover
probably even something Popgadget doesn't have...

anyone ever use this method on piping?
I admit not sure I understand how it works and prevents leaks

Often used in sprinkler (fire suppression) systems also know as Victaulic.
The only place I've seen internal grooves is in bell and socket piping so it may be a bet newer then me.

 

[LouNY]

Good morning TBN!!

Balmy 29 this morning with some clouds. Should get to a sunny 40s today.
Not much again yesterday. Puttered around the shop a bit and a couple of walks with the dog. Since the cold and snow have set in I have cut my steps in half. Been getting the dogs steps in on the 4 wheeler mostly. But at least he gets his exercise. I think he likes it more when we walk it together.
Walked past the tractor yesterday and tried to start it. It started up but I throttled it down to much and it wouldn't crank again.
I wonder it there is anything to be aware of when starting it this cold? I figure if it starts and I just let it idle for a while I am good. Any thoughts on that?
Today holds more of the same. Walk, ride and putter. Should turn my attention back to the buggy but can't seem to motivate myself. That's alright. It will still be there
Getting a late start this AM so off to bundle up and get the dog some exercise.


Everyone have a great and safe day!!

When I start mine in cold weather after she smooths out and sounds decent I'll pump the rpm up to 12-1500 rpm and give them several minutes at that rpm to get the engine warmed up good.
Also at a low idle your alternator is not going to replace the energy you sucked from the battery to get started between the glow plugs/ manifold heater and the starter draw it will need several minutes to recharge.

 

[FriendwithTractor]

Good Morning to all who celebrate! 35 here going to a high of 42, cloudy. That's going to feel tropical after last week, now that I have my insulated overalls, it warms up. Isn't that always how that song and dance goes?

Did manage to swap the snow-push out for the bucket and burn the Christmas boxes. Will do a full clean out after the table and hutch my parents are hording for my sister are gone. Need to put the golf wedges I received as a Christmas present in my bag. Golf seems a long way away now. Also need to think about 100 hour service on tractor soon. I'm pretty confident the manual states just fuel filters and oil change, but will verify. If I have to take the loader off, that will be quite the process.

So far, so quiet at work this week. Don't want to say that too loud because they always know. Budget meeting on Thursday, so that will be an experience. Otherwise, nothing major on the docket.

Prayers for those ailing or recovering! Stay safe out there y'all and enjoy the week!

 

[txdon]

Whenever I hose off a car or even the tractor cab, I use the handheld Stihl blower as a chamois to dry the glass without the dreaded spots. In hindsight, I should have done that with the windows of the old folks home.

Drew here is an option instead of a leaf blower:

Amazon.com

• PERFORMANCE GURU Car Dryer Blower: Harness the power of the 64mm turbofan ducted motor delivering 1600g of thrust and 600W of power, Perfect for swiftly drying away water spots, blasting through snow,and clearing leaves with ease

 

[NHBX]

now I understand the pipe clamp, a gasketed bolted connection vs having to weld the pipes.
must be for larger water systems
since all gaskets can compress...do you have to tighten those bolts over time?
looks like a softer gasket, not like a car head gasket.

Generally industrial or fire suppression systems. I think they go down to 3/4” pipe but are very expensive. The clamps are tightened once to specs and if it leaks it’s time for a new gasket. The gaskets are rubber of various materials depending on what’s flowing through the pipes.

In a time long ago and a place far away I worked for a company that built industrial wastewater treatment systems that used lots of these types of clamps.
Hope this helps

 

[Looking4new]

Drew, shoveling is for younger people than me. I NEVER shovel. Thanks for your concerns anyway.

Happy, I use about 1 ounce of Power service (in the white bottle) to EVERY 7 gallons of diesel, touch wood I have NEVER had a problem with gelled fuel.
I agree with Lou. Rev it up and let it warm up.

Time to go out and play in the snow.

 

[m7040]

I use about twice as much Power Service product. About 2 oz for the RTV fill up yesterday of 6 gallons. Had experience on gelling several years ago on the big tractor so use this product for every winter fill up from the farm diesel fuel tank

 

[sodamo]

66°F and 1.19 inches rain and raining.

The waiting game begins. Scheduled for a Sears service call. Window is 8-5. Hoping earlier than later.

Happy Hour being hosted by recently new neighbor.

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[mpham]

On one of my Hondas once upon a time, bought new key fob from Honda, and seems I just had to go thru some series of button presses for it to learn. Might have been 15 yrs ago on 2008 pilot. Maybe a magic wand was also used.

I did the fancy button pushing thing so it now opens and locks the doors. Still won't do the engine though!
It would be easier for everyone else if we just chopped off the hands of car thieves.

 

[Looking4new]

I did the fancy button pushing thing so it now opens and locks the doors. Still won't do the engine though!
It would be easier for everyone else if we just chopped off the hands of car thieves.

And their feet so they couldn't run from the cops.