dj1701
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They are predicting a snowy one for us in the Buffalo NY region. Other than wood, coal, oil, what do you all stock up on, or do to get ready for the hardships of winter?
Dave
Dave
nybirdman
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Make sure tractor is ready,waiting until Nov.to purchase "winter fuel".Have a FEL mounted plow for it and a plow for the ATV.Fuel oil and propane tank are full.
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Empty your local grocery store of bread and milk.
Then continue to monitor the 'open' status of a nearby "waffle house".
Good luck.
Then continue to monitor the 'open' status of a nearby "waffle house".
Good luck.
RjCorazza
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Every winter in Buffalo borders on disaster from my mid Atlantic point of view.
My preparedness mostly surrounds fuel and equipment. I have my diesel fuel winterized by mid November, and storage topped off.
My preparedness mostly surrounds fuel and equipment. I have my diesel fuel winterized by mid November, and storage topped off.
Rockbadchild
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A oil change on the tractor and everything else that will be store for the winter, along with fuel stabilizer in all gas tank, piking up everything that is laying around, at one point Ill hock up the snow blower and the snow blade, I have to winterize the camper as well... from the bears activity I think it's going to be a harsh one and that's what they are predicting as well... we already got snow this week (no accumulation but we had snow precipitation) it will come quick and I am far from being ready.
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bdhsfz6
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Most of this has already been posted but here's the condensed version:
1 - Retired the coal stove and replaced the aging oil furnace.
2 - Installed a whole house 11K Diesel generator.
3 - topped off the 1000 gal fuel oil tank for heat & to fuel generator & tractors.
4 - replaced the 25 year old ductless A/C with new heat pump ductless heat & A/C units for backup heating.
5 - Had 23 tons of anti skid delivered to replace the coal ash I used to spread on the road.
6 - bought a self loading 3pt spreader to spread it.
7 - Currently building a storage "bin" for the anti skid to make it easier to load the spreader.
It's been a busy end of summer.
1 - Retired the coal stove and replaced the aging oil furnace.
2 - Installed a whole house 11K Diesel generator.
3 - topped off the 1000 gal fuel oil tank for heat & to fuel generator & tractors.
4 - replaced the 25 year old ductless A/C with new heat pump ductless heat & A/C units for backup heating.
5 - Had 23 tons of anti skid delivered to replace the coal ash I used to spread on the road.
6 - bought a self loading 3pt spreader to spread it.
7 - Currently building a storage "bin" for the anti skid to make it easier to load the spreader.
It's been a busy end of summer.
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Our house is generally always ready for either winter or summer. Generator is always ready since MI infrastructure sucks.
I'll put the snowblower on the tractor and plow on the sxs.
Vehicles are ready, just got to put the ice scrapers in them
They say we're supposed to get more snow this year but after living in AK for 18 years, im not worried
I'll put the snowblower on the tractor and plow on the sxs.
Vehicles are ready, just got to put the ice scrapers in them
They say we're supposed to get more snow this year but after living in AK for 18 years, im not worried
Rockbadchild
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ho I also need to empty my summer windshield washer fluid in my vehicles and change it with winter one... you don't want to forget about this one!!
Mtsoxfan
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I had issues starting the generator last winter, choke system. So I just did yearly maintainance, glad I did. Battery posts still made connection, but they were super corroded. Battery terminal broke just taking bolt off. Ordered a OEM battery which served us well, and was $48 compared to locals $115+. replaced positive cable due to corrosion, but cleaned and left it attached as a jumper. Battery is a major PIA to take out and/or put a charger on it. (I do have a built in trickle charger, but only works if plugged in. Winter not the time to discover)
Snowblower gets serviced closer to snow time. will start moving firewood onto patio under deck sometime in late Sept to Oct. I have removable doors to close in patio that will get hung in October or after leaves change and fall. Will winterize all power equipment once I'm done using for year and store. Not sure I can cut firewood anymore, Have plenty for this season and a bit more. Nothing cut down for next year though.
Snowblower gets serviced closer to snow time. will start moving firewood onto patio under deck sometime in late Sept to Oct. I have removable doors to close in patio that will get hung in October or after leaves change and fall. Will winterize all power equipment once I'm done using for year and store. Not sure I can cut firewood anymore, Have plenty for this season and a bit more. Nothing cut down for next year though.
alexinPA
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How are you going to prevent anti skid from freezing?
dodge man
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I’ll wait about a month and change the summer air on my tires to winter air. 
jyoutz
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Remove the cutter from the tractor and install the rear blade. Buy winter diesel in November. I already have more food around here than I can eat in 6 months. And no more wood cutting since I converted to natural gas heating.
Rockbadchild
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ho if I add the winter tires to the list I have 4 vehicles to do...
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A tarp over the concrete bin I'm building should keep it mostly dry. I can always break it up with the BH if necessary.
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waffle house is always critical here (hurricane country)
bdhsfz6
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It's an HLA Snow Scattershot
HLA Snow | ScatterShot Broadcast Spreader
For the last 20 years HLA Snow has been committed to providing our customers with innovative equipment. With a comprehensive line up of snow and ice management tools HLA Snow has the right blade, bucket, or spreader for your team.
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The manufacturer claims it will spread material up to 1/2" in diameter.
I haven't used it yet but I'm going to order bulk aggregate from my local quarry that is a stone mix from dust up to 1/4". I may mix in some salt if necessary, since the spreader is heavily galvanized and corrosion resistant. Sand or bank run would be a bit cheaper but it tends to clump up more than stone.
The unit requires 2 remotes, one for the spreader motor and the other for the tilt cylinders. A third remote is needed for the optional flow shutoff gate but isn't necessary for the type of material I plan to use.
