Author Topic: Dave’s house (Read 56357 times)

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #700 on:** October 18, 2020, 10:00:35 PM »

Winterize | Blow Out Water from Sprinkler & Irrigation Systems | Winterize Hoses | Air Compressor Quick Connect 1/4" Adapter | Fits Garden Hose 3/4" Threading | Heavy Duty Air Fitting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M9FHCWZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bmpJFbVX74Z57

But seeing this style I think I’ll be ordering one. The 90 ball valve makes opening so much easier then turning on a faucet five plus rotations

Winterize Blowout Adapter with 1/4 Inch Male Quick Plug and 3/4 Inch Female Garden Hose Threading Brass Quick Adapter with Ball Valve for Blowing Out Water to Winterize Garden Hose Sprinkler System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081Q6GHZP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_umpJFb6Y30A58

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #701 on:** October 19, 2020, 10:03:20 AM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on October 18, 2020, 10:00:35 PM

Winterize | Blow Out Water from Sprinkler & Irrigation Systems | Winterize Hoses | Air Compressor Quick Connect 1/4" Adapter | Fits Garden Hose 3/4" Threading | Heavy Duty Air Fitting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M9FHCWZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bmpJFbVX74Z57

But seeing this style I think I’ll be ordering one. The 90 ball valve makes opening so much easier then turning on a faucet five plus rotations

Winterize Blowout Adapter with 1/4 Inch Male Quick Plug and 3/4 Inch Female Garden Hose Threading Brass Quick Adapter with Ball Valve for Blowing Out Water to Winterize Garden Hose Sprinkler System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081Q6GHZP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_umpJFb6Y30A58

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Dave, I also sprayed WD-40 into the system and flushed until I could smell it at the nozzles. Keeps everything nice n' slipperie durin' the freeze!

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #702 on:** October 19, 2020, 10:09:28 AM »

Hadn’t ever heard of that from anyone up here, I wonder what the long term on the plastic screw together type joints is, I used to use vasaline long ago on all of the joints and it dried them out and cracked the rubber seals

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EL TATE · « **Reply #703 on:** October 19, 2020, 11:52:54 AM »

petroleum products and rubber don't get along. WD-40 is OK, silicone lubricant spray works well too. but kinda like fogging spray, just empty the whole can of WD and push it through the system with the air, worked great back when I had a yard to irrigate.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #704 on:** October 19, 2020, 05:56:22 PM »

Quote from: EL TATE on October 19, 2020, 11:52:54 AM

petroleum products and rubber don't get along. WD-40 is OK, silicone lubricant spray works well too. but kinda like fogging spray, just empty the whole can of WD and push it through the system with the air, worked great back when I had a yard to irrigate.

What he said^^^^ I have used vegetable oil too

JR · « **Reply #705 on:** October 19, 2020, 05:58:14 PM »

Why not a couple gallons of rv antifreeze?

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #706 on:** October 19, 2020, 08:03:49 PM »

That’s a whole bunch of liquid. Iv never had a previous problem with just blowing out the line and leaving them open

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stlaser · « **Reply #707 on:** October 19, 2020, 08:19:18 PM »

We blow them out with air here and I never have an issue

rpar86 · « **Reply #708 on:** October 20, 2020, 12:16:24 PM »

I’d be afraid of introducing anything except water to the valve diaphragms. K.I.S.S.

Dave, if you already have the blowout adapter, just use a hose shutoff between the faucet and the adapter.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CZYGVFH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-ZWJFbHANNAR4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

EL TATE · « **Reply #709 on:** October 20, 2020, 01:11:11 PM »

quit usin all that smart speakin stuff Ryan, you'll blow our cover and they'll realize we're really from the northwest and kick us out!

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #710 on:** October 20, 2020, 01:20:27 PM »

One of the other things I didn’t Like is none of my fittings seemed to be air tight, they don’t leak water but they definitely had some blow by for the air at 125psi.
Glue fittings would have stopped a lot of that but the new fangled screw together stuff doesn’t seem to like that high of PSI

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #711 on:** January 05, 2022, 12:58:48 PM »

This past weekend we had some pipe freeze issues in the bathroom that is built in an overhang of the home, the tub technically sits outside the foundation.

Well the p trap froze and the tub wouldn’t drain after a kid shower.

Outside to pull soffit and investigate this is what I found

They had insulation but not enough and way to much air gap blocking the house side inbetween the joists. The framing block wasn’t helping either.

So I pulled the block to find more insulation blocking more airflow from inside.

I then I used my camera to see what was insulated up the wall and shockingly I found much more air gaps with zero insulation

I suspect most of my exterior walls have large gaps in insulation due to shotty work from the subcontractor.

I called my friend who does insulation and asked him to look,

He sent a crew out to spray foam the whole outcrop of the house
Think it should work much better

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JR · « **Reply #712 on:** January 05, 2022, 01:57:45 PM »

Flyin6 · « **Reply #713 on:** January 05, 2022, 02:13:53 PM »

Shoddy workmanship is now the norm and not an exception...

America is not what it used to be...

Nate · « **Reply #714 on:** January 05, 2022, 05:09:47 PM »

If your friend did this to you while building your house that you went to work for him specifically for......he is a buddy farker and you can imagine what the other goyses look like.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #715 on:** January 05, 2022, 08:41:03 PM »

Quote from: Nate on January 05, 2022, 05:09:47 PM

If your friend did this to you while building your house that you went to work for him specifically for......he is a buddy farker and you can imagine what the other goyses look like.

I have long since stopped calling my home builder friend, I have small issues with my home that are in my opinion inexcusable, bathroom insulation being one of them.

The guy who came and fixed my insulation for my attic and this instance is one of those good contractors that I can trust. He drove 40 min to come look at what I had after hours and jumped right on a solution. He has offered to do my basement walls again when I want to it holes in the wall. Which I don’t anytime soon

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #716 on:** March 20, 2022, 02:17:31 PM »

One of those items I was super skeptical about until my buddy forced me to try the one in his shop, I was sold instantly.

TOTO SW3074#01 WASHLET C2 Electronic Bidet Toilet Seat with PREMIST and EWATER+ Wand Cleaning, Elongated, Cotton White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08S4646QQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_ZFPF63C21DEV7H784NK8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

The downside is you need a power source next to the toilet, if you don’t have one I think you can get battery systems maybe?

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #717 on:** March 31, 2022, 09:00:24 PM »

Finally got an air compressor that will handle most of the household needs

Had a sparky friend come over today and take out the four prong washer dryer style plug for a standard three plug 220, hardwired the compressor.

Also had him add a plug to the cam lights under the mez so I can add the same style lights Charles added to his shop on switch power!

All the air and more light!

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stlaser · « **Reply #718 on:** March 31, 2022, 10:14:27 PM »

That’s a decent compressor, my sparky buddy has identical one in his shop.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #719 on:** March 31, 2022, 11:20:09 PM »

I need to make the location choice, I thought about building a shelf on the upper corner wall, just wondering about the vibration ringing through the walls.

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JR · « **Reply #720 on:** April 01, 2022, 02:41:08 AM »

Good compressors really don't make that much noise. cast iron and heavy! good choice.

Nate · « **Reply #721 on:** April 01, 2022, 11:41:58 AM »

Devilbiss is a canadian company, and I believe they are now know as champion air systems here in the states.

https://www.dvsystems.com/en-ca

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #722 on:** April 01, 2022, 12:35:29 PM »

I don’t think anything on this is cast iron Jr, the motor is no oil dive. Which will be into downfall one day

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #723 on:** April 01, 2022, 09:52:03 PM »

With power added to it, I replaced the old garden faucet with a 90 degree ball valve, added some fittings and extended the bottom tank drain valve

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #724 on:** August 14, 2022, 09:54:55 PM »

Next garage improvement is to work on a proper bench
I’ll build out 8’ sections till I reach the desired work area I’m after

Picked up the top plate for it for a great price $250 3/8 4’x 8’ plate
Gonna have a 30” top and I’ll weld in a back splash.
Not sure how I’ll add drawers to a metal frame yet but I’ll get the frame done
Slow progress on this one.

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rpar86 · « **Reply #725 on:** August 15, 2022, 12:14:06 AM »

A metal welding table?? Better late than never I guess.

Edit: I thought you were Don. I saw that wheel and it looks like his.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #726 on:** August 15, 2022, 12:58:36 AM »

Quote from: rpar86 on August 15, 2022, 12:14:06 AM

A metal welding table?? Better late than never I guess.

Edit: I thought you were Don. I saw that wheel and it looks like his.

Def not Dons, I don’t cover polished aluminum

Yeah I have been floor welding for to long for sure.

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JR · « **Reply #727 on:** August 15, 2022, 04:11:33 AM »

Metal tables are must have in a good garage. Looking for more myself.

See the setup table from fireball? $8500 but nice.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #728 on:** August 15, 2022, 07:28:42 AM »

Quote from: JR on August 15, 2022, 04:11:33 AM

Metal tables are must have in a good garage. Looking for more myself.

See the setup table from fireball? $8500 but nice.

Yeah those are a whole new level from what I would ever need.

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stlaser · « **Reply #729 on:** August 15, 2022, 07:32:20 AM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on August 15, 2022, 07:28:42 AM

Quote from: JR on August 15, 2022, 04:11:33 AM
Metal tables are must have in a good garage. Looking for more myself.

See the setup table from fireball? $8500 but nice.
Yeah those are a whole new level from what I would ever need.

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Me too, trust me they’re nice but not something I need. It’s last on my list as far as equipment

Flyin6 · « **Reply #730 on:** August 15, 2022, 10:16:18 AM »

Metal work/welding table...That's a good idea!

JR · « **Reply #731 on:** August 15, 2022, 03:12:07 PM »

I have a 4x5 steel table on wheels and it is great. Has a vise too.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #732 on:** September 16, 2022, 09:12:27 PM »

So trying to decide on what to do for adjustable table legs. I have some 3/4 bolts 3” long. I was thinking weld a nut to the back of the square I’m going to weld on the bottom of the legs. Then simply screw the bolt in. Do I need a second nut on the outside so I can lock the bolt in place?

Is 3/4 overkill ?

Any other ideas?
Amazon had stuff for 1/4” adjustable legs as a kit type of deal

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JR · « **Reply #733 on:** September 16, 2022, 11:51:42 PM »

If it stays in one place, just a drop of locktite will be fine.

I just priced 1/4in 48x48, same price you got the 4x8 for.

Sammconn · « **Reply #734 on:** September 17, 2022, 10:45:18 AM »

The ones we’ve built at work were 3/4 I think but may have been 1”.
Shorten two opposite corners. Weld a flat bottom and a nut.
1 1/2 is likely long enough unless your floor is way off.
Unless you’re super an and want to move a 1000 pound table around friction is enough.
Loctite way overkill.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #735 on:** September 17, 2022, 02:36:45 PM »

You folks think the bolt head is enough for a foot/contact pad or should I figure something for the bottom of the bolt? I don’t think rubber contact is needed.

Floor is pretty flat right and left. Front to back I put a decent floor slope in the grade to push water out as needed. But probably not more then 1/4” over the 30+” depth of the table

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JR · « **Reply #736 on:** September 17, 2022, 02:54:33 PM »

Depending on where you place the table, bolts on opposite corners would not work.

No pics?

Sammconn · « **Reply #737 on:** September 17, 2022, 04:25:52 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on September 17, 2022, 02:36:45 PM

You folks think the bolt head is enough for a foot/contact pad or should I figure something for the bottom of the bolt? I don’t think rubber contact is needed.

Floor is pretty flat right and left. Front to back I put a decent floor slope in the grade to push water out as needed. But probably not more then 1/4” over the 30+” depth of the table

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I think the welder put a 3” or 4” disc of 1/4” as a foot.
Rubber not needed.

JR · « **Reply #738 on:** September 17, 2022, 08:40:15 PM »

Dang Sam, its not a snow table. Even a 2 inch would work, but if he has the bolts already, why not?

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #739 on:** September 24, 2022, 10:08:14 PM »

Skeleton of the bench welded in.

Going to frame out a small section on one side to slide a bank of wooden cabinets in so I can have some drawers.

Need to drill out my adjustable feet. Drill press is down so the ol freaks hand drill maybe

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #740 on:** September 24, 2022, 10:10:48 PM »

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stlaser · « **Reply #741 on:** September 25, 2022, 09:35:24 AM »

Looks good Dave

Possibly box it out on front side for the drawers and run a vertical to the floor up front to limit the length of span across front if possible.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #742 on:** September 25, 2022, 10:12:50 AM »

Quote from: stlaser on September 25, 2022, 09:35:24 AM

Looks good Dave

Possibly box it out on front side for the drawers and run a vertical to the floor up front to limit the length of span across front if possible.

I kind of want to leave the front open so I can roll my tool boxes under it, the mug welder will roll under it also.
I need to chose where to put the bank of drawers also, on the right side I will have to move my air compressor, the left side is open and or the middle. But I wanted two rows of drawers! Choices !

I guess I could run a center leg to the ground directly. With out any problem. Then add a horizontal from the back to hold it

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #743 on:** September 25, 2022, 06:22:30 PM »

Added a shelf so I can slip a box for 24” drawers inside. Keep it off the floor and all
Adjustable feet installed and seem to work well

Need to source a suitable vise for the bench, need to apply a finish coat of paint to the frame, also think I’ll trim my backsplash out for the outlet and bring the outlet to the splash or…. Do I raise the outlet ten inches in the wall?

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JR · « **Reply #744 on:** September 25, 2022, 06:30:44 PM »

Yes, I would move the outlet up.

Carpeting?

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #745 on:** September 25, 2022, 06:33:19 PM »

Quote from: JR on September 25, 2022, 06:30:44 PM

Yes, I would move the outlet up.

Carpeting?

Don’t you like to weld on carpet?

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JR · « **Reply #746 on:** September 25, 2022, 07:30:19 PM »

Just like Don on cardboard!

Looking for a vise for my big table at the ridge. Have you thought about welding a reciever on the table so you can move it out of the way? I find on the 4x5 table I have on wheels it would be a blessing.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #747 on:** September 25, 2022, 09:55:52 PM »

Quote from: JR on September 25, 2022, 07:30:19 PM

Just like Don on cardboard!

Looking for a vise for my big table at the ridge. Have you thought about welding a reciever on the table so you can move it out of the way? I find on the 4x5 table I have on wheels it would be a blessing.

What do you mean receiver? To move it?

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JR · « **Reply #748 on:** September 25, 2022, 10:21:19 PM »

For the vise,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Moving the table might be harder.

Nate · « **Reply #749 on:** September 25, 2022, 11:05:22 PM »

Jr is saying weld a hitch reciever to the table so that you can put it in and take it out when needed/not needed