Good morning!!!!

[RedNeckGeek]

Wng, I purchased one of the larger "pancake" compressors from HF, and after only a couple years of very light use, the unloader quit working. I didn't spend a lot on it, and will give it to the junk yard, but I wouldn't replace it with the same one. I've had better luck buying HF stuff that got good reviews on their web site, so I have no bias against HF. But they do sell a lot of junk; you just have to research a particular item before the purchase, and if still in doubt, purchase the optional warranty along with it. :2cents:

 

[CajunRider]

Wng, I purchased one of the larger "pancake" compressors from HF, and after only a couple years of very light use, the unloader quit working. I didn't spend a lot on it, and will give it to the junk yard, but I wouldn't replace it with the same one. I've had better luck buying HF stuff that got good reviews on their web site, so I have no bias against HF. But they do sell a lot of junk; you just have to research a particular item before the purchase, and if still in doubt, purchase the optional warranty along with it. :2cents:

If you need a small compressor get the Makita Hotdog. It's super quiet, very well built and will last a life time. I've had mine for 11 years and has done many major projects. There were days that the thing was connected to 3 nail guns and was practically running 80% of the time to keep up.
Makita MAC7 Big Bore 2. HP Air Compressor - Hot Dog Tank Air Compressors - Amazon.com

 

[Ed of all trades]

6 pounds is a lot. I had to replace the coil in my attic last year after only 7 years. It had rusted away.

Mine is 15 year old R22 unit. The R22 is over $100 LB. Guy is coming tomorrow to give estimates. Will get a heat pump tied into the gas furnace or an ac unit. Depends on what he says.

Cajun, Hope things go well for your fix as well.

Have a great day. Ed

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Good morning to all! Low of 56, going to 85 today. Heavy fog locally. Slight chance of a shower. RNG's cloud also passed us by yesterday also. Showers all around, but none here. The ground dried out already. Temps going up to 90 by Monday, rain chances decreasing to 0. Oh well, sigh

Ed and Cajun, hope you guys can get the A/C's fixed at minimal expense. Cajun, hopefully won't be too uncomfortable for all your guests. Wifey was drooling when you described the flounder dinner...

Buppies, continue to heal expeditiously.

Drew, awesome harvest coming about. Sorry to hear your having difficulty with keeping the critters away from the banquet.

Jay, speaking of natural insecticides, what are your thoughts or info you have about using diluted 'dish soap' in a spray to control insects on veggie plants? Also hydrogen peroxide diluted 1:4, applied during watering, for control of soil insects?

David and Sophie, stay safe and out of harms way. Hope the air conditions don't affect your water system.

Don, nice stonework on the keyhole garden, with the thatch roof, seems like something David should have.

Randy, have fun celebrating your son's birthday and the family get together this weekend.

Prayers out for everyone, have a great day!

 

[toppop52]

Randy, have fun celebrating your son's birthday and the family get together this weekend.


Thank you sir, first cookout since I lost my wife in November, and since Ellen dragged me off the scrap heap. Lol

 

[jbrumberg]

Good Morning everyone!!!

A beautiful breezy mixed cloud/sun low 50ｺF's Spring sunrise. Still breezy = less Blackflies = outdoor projects today. I need to get blood work tomorrow for my scheduled physical. This should be interesting. Since I started documenting activity (# walks), diet, calories consumed, and bloodsugars I have not taken any of my previously "normal" morning or lunchtime insulin doses and my PM bloodsugars are ranging 86 to 119 with one single 126 (?). It appears (so far) that my insulin tweaking is working, but I do not know why? I ordered a "Fitbit" Sports&Training smart watch to better track what's going on physically. This is getting "dangerous"

Buppies- I hope you continue to heal.

Ed & CjR- This is not the time of year one wants to have A/C problems and it will only get hotter. I hope you both get your A/C systems functional soon.

David- I hope that you and Sophie remain safe, out of harm's way, and your water system is not damaged by the "vog." I have become more reliant on you for what's happening out there than the "News" medias.

Drew- Your garden; all the pictured gardens here would do justice in some home gardeners' magazine. You are all getting great production and I am harvesting chives; and rocks later this week.

Randy- I get tired reading about all your (and Ellen's) activities. I hope that both of you have a great Memorial Day weekend with family and friends.

Ted- I never heard/read about hydrogen peroxide or pest control, but we have been using a diluted solution of "Dr. Bronner's Peppermint 18 in 1 Pure-Castille Soap. It really works. Our bottle is ancient, I do not remember what it costs, but the label on the bottle is worth the price. I have used nicotine and pyrethrin too, but that stuff is pretty nasty. Once I gave myself the BT facial I became leary of spraying anything more toxic. I too inherited invasive weeds, maybe of extraterrestrial origin, from either my neighbor's mulch hay or his cow manure. Next year I plan to "sterilize" the garden with roll plastic. I need to find out whether black or translucent film works best and/or if this "sterilization" of surface weed seeds works before I buy anything that will blow away and hang up in the surrounding trees (for years :embarrassed

+ thoughts & prayers for all.

 

[Eric Salop]

Good afternoon. I can't work out this May weather, sunny yet again with just enough of a light breeze to keep away any flies. Kyle told me we should get one good day in ten, so I fear our ration of good days for the whole year must soon all be used up.

Last night flounder stuffed with crawfish was delicious

I'm envious. Last night I was treated to a meal in a quite expensive Thai restaurant. Sweet pickled vegetables were served up as a very tasty starter and the meal ended on a good note with steamed banana wrapped in sticky rice. Alas the fish dishes served in between these two were too highly spiced for me and daubed in sauces that had me awake in the middle of the night longing for breakfast time and a piece of plain toast.

Wng, when you get your air impact wrench, consider treating yourself to a simple blowgun and a tire inflator too. A flexible hose that doesn't kink is nicer to drag around than the really cheap stiff stuff. I have quick release sockets on my hose, with corresponding plugs on air tools which saves having to use a wrench each time.

 

[sodamo]

66°F and .3 inches rain
Off to Konaside. Wife wants to check out KMart one last time before they close, maybe something on sale. Costco run while there.

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[lostcreekranch]

Mine is 15 year old R22 unit. The R22 is over $100 LB. Guy is coming tomorrow to give estimates. Will get a heat pump tied into the gas furnace or an ac unit. Depends on what he says.

Cajun, Hope things go well for your fix as well.

Have a great day. Ed

You’re getting ripped off at $100/#, for R22, Ed.

 

[daugen]

Billy, if you have a Tractor Supply nearby, try there for an air compressor, they may have some on sale for the Holiday.
I think a longer warranty would be a good selling point. First, you need to know how much cfm you need. I wouldn't get less than 5 cfm at 90psi.
Some air tools take twice that amount.
Air Compressors at Tractor Supply Co.
Ingersoll Rand and Quincy are best, Makita as said makes everything good..., Porter Cable good handyman quality

 

[txdon]

The diagnosis is in the Tv is terminal at a $450 repair. Will be up on the new TV lingo in a few days as the search starts.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

The diagnosis is in the Tv is terminal at a $450 repair. Will be up on the new TV lingo in a few days as the search starts.

Think i paid less for my 55" samsung.

 

[Thomas]

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:licking: Hope your not messing w/my emotions.

 

[toppop52]

Got to 85 today with a heat index of about 90 mid afternoon.
Ellen is on her way over so we can cook on the grill tonight, got some fresh asparagus and mushrooms to go with the prime rib burgers.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Got to 85 today with a heat index of about 90 mid afternoon.
Ellen is on her way over so we can cook on the grill tonight, got some fresh asparagus and mushrooms to go with the prime rib burgers.

Very nice here, sunny 74° and a nice breeze.

 

[Ed of all trades]

Youæ±*e getting ripped off at $100/#, for R22, Ed.

Thanks for the info. Ed

 

[daugen]

One way of making sure it rains like crazy tonight was spending an hour carefully watering the garden.
Came in to weather forecast now saying almost two inches of rain tonight. That will sure make the corn and potatoes jump.
Tassels on corn, I think it's confused...though these first in liners were transplanted from inside early. I have zero expectations amidst the choking weeds.
But...the Indian corn sure is pretty, with tassels that are deep burgundy and green.

Head of Garden Club is coming tomorrow morning. Needless to say, I have been running my rear end off today trying to make things look nice.

 

[Looking4new]

RNG, all the paperwork for the updates and recalls on the motorcycle are for Canada Customs. It is unfortunate that your buyer probably used 'mask me' to hide his real location.

The new horn for the Kioti came today. I'll probably install it on Saturday.

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 70F this morning pertly cloudy, light wind. Not much wind today, sky cleared off and high temp of 92F. Not much rain chance here either, 2 windows of 15% chance and that's it. Men's meeting this morning, followed by taking truck into dealer, $750 to replace ABS module which is not talking to the main computer module. Bike ride today, and 2 hour nap and ruled out boat shopping today. Has nor been a good year for transportation, boat, golf cart, now truck :thumbdown: Dog is feeling neglected and wouldn't go for walk :confused3:
Prayers for all.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Thanks for the added details, David. Any idea how much flow through the tanks it takes to avoid stagnation probmems? I'm asking because I want to add storage up on the hill above my house, mainly for fire fighting, and I'm trying to decide if I want to plumb it into the home's water system or just run a pipe down from it to a hydrant and keep it separate. I don't use much water outside the watering season, which is June-October, and worry about 10,000 gallons sitting fairly stagnant durning the non-irrigation times. Not a big fan of using chlorine in the storage tanks, and even though they'll be light tight and I'll use a UV filter on anything I drink, I sure don't want anything growing in there...

You could just buy a big walmart above ground pool, cover it, and treat the water like pool water fairly cheaply, running the pump to circulate.....just for fire water.