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    What are my options to keep a small section of exposed water line from freezing?

    Any links to the recommended in line heaters?
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    What are my options to keep a small section of exposed water line from freezing?

    Would Pipe insulation be enough if it was used by itself? I am guessing not. I don't want to leave it run all winter as It'll just add to my ground water here and waste my well.
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    What are my options to keep a small section of exposed water line from freezing?

    I really like the idea of putting the heat line in the pipe, It is off the ground because I was able to come out though wood instead of Concrete when exiting the house. The Porch bottom is closed off solid on 2 sides and open with lattice on the one and open so i can get under on the other. I do...
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    What are my options to keep a small section of exposed water line from freezing?

    The Line is deep enough every where but the run under porch, I have it attached to the Deck Joist so it is off the ground, It is about 3 ft high in that area which is why i didn't put it in the ground it. I let my compressor run for a while blowing the line out, I am pretty sure I get most of it...
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    What are my options to keep a small section of exposed water line from freezing?

    Hi, My Shop is fed from my home which is about a 100 FT Run of Black Plastic pipe I believe it's around 1 Inch ID, My issue is when I ran it I was not able to get it under ground easily from where it comes out of my home to where it goes under ground is 5 to 6 Feet, This part of the pipe is...
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    Best Box store or mail order Fall and spring Fert and Weed killer?

    I have a few good sprayers, I use https://www.raganandmassey.com/brand/rm43/ Sedgehammer Bonide Sedge ender, Weed Beater and Kleen Up I am looking for something i can put in my spreader and do general clean up and not kill everything it touches. The Ones geared toward Sedge I can spray and not...
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    Best Box store or mail order Fall and spring Fert and Weed killer?

    Hi, I have a country lawn, It has random weed types, Clover, Crabgrass,Plantain, Dandelions and other stuff. My local feed and garden stores don't really carry much for home owners besides your basic name brand stuff scotts and what not. What is the best and what type should I use for fall and...
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    RPM Help, Stihl HT 131 and FS110R 4 Mix motors.

    I did order the tool to check the Valves but Haven't got to it yet. They seem to run fine.
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    RPM Help, Stihl HT 131 and FS110R 4 Mix motors.

    Hi, I decided to do a tune up on these items since its been a while and the FS110 R weed whacker has a lot of hrs on it, I checked the RPM with my tach and I am getting HT 1331 it hit 10 K once and then it goes to about 9,200 and breaks up ( Rev Limit maybe ? ) Manual says 10,500 cut out. FS 110...
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    BobCat XRZ 52 Inch Zero turn what do you guys think of them?

    Just an update, This mower has treated us very well. It has not missed a beat.
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    EXCELL XR2600 Pressure washer replacment pump options/Help. Thanks

    Hi, I have a EXCELL XR 2600 with a Honda motor Pressure washer that has been sitting for many years. I t fired up without issue after two pulls, I went to use it and the Hose blew, New hose then the pulse Hose blew Replaced that now the pump went lol. I would like to replace the pump and I see...
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    How Do I check to see if Trailer brake ontroller is working?

    Hi, I have a Tekonsha unsure what model but I can check later today, It is just a basic slide controller, I hooked up a trailer that has Electric brakes but the controller didn't do anything no lights lit up on the controller even if I slide it manually. The trailer I used may not have working...
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    Is my Well pressure switch wired right?

    Default Is my Well pressure switch wired right? Hi, Today I decided to clean out the tube that the Well pressure switch is connected to ( Completely clogged not sure how it was working ) and I cleaned up the switch. I have a Sta - Rite SK 2 switch which I adjusted to be a 40/60. I also have a...
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    Need Help setting up a Small Solar system.

    Hi, I have a Shed that i built that is storing some equipment, I had asked a similar question before but with a slightly different set up in mind. A few of you guys suggested a battery solar system. Can you guys please list all the parts I would need to make a small system work, Battery...
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    Help needed between a 8 Ft Sliding barn door or two 4 Ft double doors Will slide

    Hi, I have a building that is 12 ft wide where I want to put an 8 ft slider, So the slider would need a 16 ft track, Would it be ok with 6 or so ft hanging off the building? Could I brace it and if so how? Should I just use 2 4ft Double doors? I cant build 2 4 ft sliders because of trees on...
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