Recent content by jaxs

Dig a pond to capture spring water for irrigation and livestock. Place stones around posts like they do in areas where surface is solid rock. around post like they do in areas where surface is solid rock.

Into my 5th year with injections in right eye and monitoring left. Thanks to a doctor that takes his job serious I've preserved my vision.

I have live data readers on dash of my trucks that read 14+ after plug heat and crank then progressively drop to as low as 13v on long daytime trips. Retailer has the right to put battery on charge before making a warranty decision but high volume outlets should have instruments to test without...

Probably just good practice based on experience by manufactures that concern themselves with such. In addition to clearance already mentioned, boards will be continuedly coated with mud which in turn rots before remainder of boards.

Contrary to popular belief concrete can be capped (poured over) with good results. In the simplest form sand mix with additional Portland can be placed over existing and featheredged. To enhance bond,spread a slurry of water and Portland just before placing concrete. Latex and other additives...

For lack of knowing the technical term I just call it snowball effect. The same thing is responsible for many electric problems on cars and tractors. Trailer lights being one of the most common. If for some reason there is voltage drop across a connection ,resistance grows with each heat...

Circumstances surrounding trees, what tools you already own and how much you can afford to spend will help determine "best"solution. Have you determined why sticks fall? Have you checked for twig girdlers?

You are correct about certain weeds being tolerant to certain herbicides. 1st order of business is to identify each weed you need to control. 2nd order of business is determining which can be controlled following year by mowing this year before seeds set. To elaborate on last statement,some...

Frost plowing ,is that similar to snow plowing? 😃

That looks better than mine if I plow when it's the least bit wet. I have black clay that shrinks,cracks and becomes so hard you can't get a plow in it when dry. When wet it sticks to your feet until your feet become too heavy to walk until you clean it off then repeat. Most of my garden is...

You need to buy a pressure guage and test for yourself. I would want first regulator AFTER 3/4 meter if possible. Other than possible leaks caused by higher pressure,having regulator at house is better than 450' away at meter. However it might be possible to have your cake and eat it to. Try...

Maybe not as much fun but certainly more educational. Dad always said you learn more with your eyes and ears than from your mouth. 👨‍🎓

But will stopping blowby at valve cover help engine start? :cautious:

Seals made in or to USA specs have an industrial # etched or printed on them. Clean the seal then carefully examine under good light,the lettering and numbers are usually faint and difficult to see. Failing that mic it for a match.

I believe he was just "funning" and where I sit it looks like you might possibly be doing the same. Even first time newbies ALWAYS clean cables and posts then charges battery before throwing in the towel.