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Forum: Tools 07-30-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 81,107
Posted By pinballlooking
I got this as a backup and we built an new shop...

I got this as a backup and we built an new shop and my other compressors and not up and running just yet. I am using this compressor as the primary one just for plasma cutting and die grinders.
It...
Forum: Conservation 07-04-23, 06:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 56,013
Posted By NiHaoMike
DIY cooling paint

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDRnEm-B3AI
Forum: Other Improvements 12-02-22, 05:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 55,681
Posted By Sparky!
Chevy Volt Upgrade

We have a 2017 Chevy Volt Premier that is fueled about 50/50 with sunshine.

Last week we put 3910 miles on to got to Utah from Iowa and noticed that my wife had a valid point. The heat for your...
Forum: Tools 10-21-22, 04:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 50,525
Posted By pinballlooking
Harbor Freight welding table clamp.

I needed some fixture clamps but they are very expensive.
So I bought Harbor Freight Clamps on sale $19.95
and some 16mm shoulder bolts welded them to the cut off clamps.

I will probably cut the...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 08-21-22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 52,249
Posted By NiHaoMike
DIY water usage tracker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNK92ep8DhY
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 07-31-22, 11:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 72,142
Posted By NiHaoMike
Those little sealed lead acid batteries usually...

Those little sealed lead acid batteries usually don't last long even in the best of conditions, they're built to be cheap. Not to mention largely obsolete when lithium batteries are cheaper nowadays....
Forum: Lawn and Garden 06-26-22, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 65,636
Posted By Elcam84
I live in Texas (NW of Fort Worth) where we have...

I live in Texas (NW of Fort Worth) where we have only had 5" of rain in the past 10 months and it's 105* daily in the summer... I didn't even really need to cut the one time I did. Just knocked down...
Forum: For Sale / Trade / Wanted / Web Finds 05-30-22, 07:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 64,590
Posted By dguzzi
Freecycle

Not sure if its everywhere but I have found Freecycle to be a good resource. I have been able to do a lot of things there. (mainly stuff I give away)

freecycle.org
Forum: Lawn and Garden 04-12-22, 08:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 28,456
Posted By jeff5may
For places you want things to grow in again, a...

For places you want things to grow in again, a gallon of cooking/canning vinegar plus a tablespoon of soap (dish soap, laundry soap) does the "kill once" thing okay. Using concentrated vinegar works...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 02-28-22, 08:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 38,991
Posted By jeff5may
Out of the previous recommended methods/devices,...

Out of the previous recommended methods/devices, for the ecorenovator type folks, I'm gonna go with Mike and second the mighty mite TS100. It's plug and play with temperature regulating controls...
Forum: Tools 02-04-22, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 24,656
Posted By YuriyLogvin
Bought a thermal imager to perform heat loss audit of my home

Hi all, recently I bought myself a thermal imager, and just wanted to share how I used it to determine places where in my home significant heat loss happens.
Found out that I completely forgot to...
Forum: Energy Storage 02-02-22, 09:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 49,203
Posted By redneck
. Check this one out. It’s actually...

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Check this one out.

It’s actually being built.

https://aresnorthamerica.com/


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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 01-27-22, 12:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 39,110
Posted By YuriyLogvin
My DIY Geothermal Heat Pump Install

Hello everyone.
I'm experimenting with my own DIY Geothermal Heat Pump install and wanted to share my progress. This is my second "Geothermal heat pump" project attempt and the fourth "DIY heat...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 01-20-22, 06:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 21,823
Posted By Sparky!
Monthly usage update

My Mr.Cool 5 ton heat pump has been preforming flawlessly. I believe the coldest its seen yet is -15 and it still kept up. The following 2 images are from our sense energy monitor showing the use...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 01-20-22, 02:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 26,406
Posted By redneck
Griddle - Redneck style

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It’s been awhile since posted anything so here we go...


Griddle - Redneck style...


So, I was looking at getting in on the gas griddle craze and cooking outside to keep the smell,...
Forum: Tools 01-07-22, 01:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 59,809
Posted By pinballlooking
This table is amazing. I love it and it has...

This table is amazing. I love it and it has really helped my welding because I can get it in a conformable position.
...
Forum: Tools 12-20-21, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 59,809
Posted By pinballlooking
I got this lift table off the pallet and used it...

I got this lift table off the pallet and used it some over the weekend.

I love this thing. It is so easy to get what you are welding at a good height.

I used it when I cleaned up my buckets it...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 12-19-21, 05:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 21,823
Posted By Sparky!
The second time is easier

I got the unit replaced and seriously it could not have been any easier to do. Swapping out for an identical unit was almost tool less. Anyway the new unit is in and as weird as it may be it is much...
Forum: Solar Heating 12-19-21, 05:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,116
Posted By Sparky!
Project update

Yesterday I picked up my tank. It was brand new old stock. It is 1600 gallons with its length around 10'. It was made to be used horizontally but I will be standing it up on end. There are so many...
Forum: Tools 12-13-21, 11:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 16,155
Posted By pinballlooking
You can take copper pipe and loop it with dog...

You can take copper pipe and loop it with dog legs with drain valves it helps alot.
I run that into my dryer. Auto drain on the compressor helps alot....
Forum: Conservation 12-06-21, 07:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 70,770
Posted By Xringer
The diesel heater works!

Installed it temporally, since it's only to be used during long power failures.
On Low Heat, it heats up my workshop pretty well.
On medium high heat it's heats the shop faster. No CO detected....
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-23-21, 07:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,580
Posted By ecomodmonster
I thought i would post an update on my heat pump...

I thought i would post an update on my heat pump home heating system.
i've made a few youtube vids incase anyone is interested.

tour of my £300 heat pump system...
Forum: Introductions 10-31-21, 10:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 26,336
Posted By Earthshine
My 10.25kW system has been installed and...

My 10.25kW system has been installed and commissioned by a local contractor. A few days ago my local electric utility installed their bi-directional smart meter and we're good to go. :)

My...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 10-22-21, 07:46 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 536,447
Posted By SKIN
Glad you're still at it with this project! Really...

Glad you're still at it with this project! Really have enjoyed following for years.:thumbup:
Forum: Solar Heating 09-29-21, 01:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 33,119
Posted By SDMCF
I use a Resol Deltsol BS Pro. The plus points are...

I use a Resol Deltsol BS Pro. The plus points are that it is easy to use, it has setups to suit a number of equipment configurations, and it has proven reliable. I have been happy with it. The...
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