Author Topic: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today) (Read 1381983 times)

Nate · « **Reply #17300 on:** July 05, 2022, 08:40:21 PM »

Became 3K poorer to turn this huge pile of spilt schiff in to 2 good working (can be run independently if something happens to one or the other) and neat water heaters.

I still have to wrap the hot water pipes in foam and paint the rust spot

Flyin6 · « **Reply #17301 on:** July 06, 2022, 12:21:28 PM »

^^^^^^^^^^^ So what do we have going on here Nate? Two 50-ish gallon units to increase supply, or a full-time and a backup unit?

Sammconn · « **Reply #17302 on:** July 06, 2022, 09:47:43 PM »

Watched these guys fly for a bit.
Never good they are around but glad they are when needed.

And yes I was literally 50 feet from where they were Dunkin’ for H2O.

Had a little fire about 6 miles out of town.

One of our little ‘bulldogs’ making a cameo on approach.

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Nate · « **Reply #17303 on:** July 07, 2022, 11:24:38 AM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on July 06, 2022, 12:21:28 PM

So what do we have going on here Nate? Two 50-ish gallon units to increase supply, or a full-time and a backup unit?

so this house has a geothermal HVAC system in it that is 22 years old (2000), it is a "hybrid" system because of it being cobbled together from different systems. the company that made the main compressor system went out of business in 02 or 03 making parts almost impossible to find or having to truly modify it even more.

this system was plumbed with a "hot tap" waste heat water heat manifold in-between the compressors and the hot water tanks. when we bought the house, we were told that the system worked only to find out that it did not. to repair/replace the system, the cost would be above $7K. the original setup basically preheated the water going into the first 40 gal water tank where it would be finished heated and sent to a holding/storage 40 gal water tank.

somewhere along the line, the second homeowners (who we bought it from) were too lazy or stupid to have the hot tap system fixed correctly and had a 3rd 50 gal water tank plumbed into the system and shut the holding tank down. well 8 years after that 50 gal was installed it rusted out the bottom and was leaking. so all three water heaters were removed, the hot tap was removed from the hot water equation completely, and 2 new high output 55 gal water heaters were plumbed in to the system. I have them plumbed to where i can use 1 or the other or both at the same time.

if the geothermal system breaks breaks while we are here, we will be putting a conventional HVAC system in in its place.

in the picture, the 2 red ovals are showing the hot tap lines being run from the compressors to the hot tap, and the yellow box is the hot tap manifold.

JR · « **Reply #17304 on:** July 07, 2022, 03:31:00 PM »

Nate, it looks all hodge podge for what it does. Minisplits are for me from now on.

Sam, saw several of those in Tahoe last week. Always issues in that area. They convert fire fighting planes in Santa Rosa, cool to see em being retro'd.

Nate · « **Reply #17305 on:** July 09, 2022, 08:00:45 PM »

Quote from: JR on July 07, 2022, 03:31:00 PM

Nate, it looks all hodge podge for what it does. Minisplits are for me from now on.

Sam, saw several of those in Tahoe last week. Always issues in that area. They convert fire fighting planes in Santa Rosa, cool to see em being retro'd.

Yeah, it was a pile of spilt boo boo, buts its all cleaned up now.

Nate · « **Reply #17306 on:** July 09, 2022, 08:09:57 PM »

I spent the last 1.5 days bucking and cleaning up a half of a 150yr old cottonwood that got tore up in the last storm that went through the inlaws farm.

That saw has a 25" bar on it, so van give you a size reference. There were a couple of really nasty splinters with some tension on them. Being that i was working solo with a 18" saw, a 25" saw, a skid loader and a dump trailer, i just took my time and took little chunks at a time to relieve the tension so i didnt kill myself.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #17307 on:** July 09, 2022, 08:40:34 PM »

Firewood I'm guessing?
Sure would have liked to run that through my sawmill. Interesting to see trees all opened up. They can get really pretty.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #17308 on:** July 09, 2022, 09:40:48 PM »

Anyone else wanna see Nate in that skid steer

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JR · « **Reply #17309 on:** July 09, 2022, 09:58:48 PM »

Hey I fit with ease, but I bet he lost a few pounds.

Nate · « **Reply #17310 on:** July 09, 2022, 10:20:51 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on July 09, 2022, 08:40:34 PM

Firewood I'm guessing?
Sure would have liked to run that through my sawmill. Interesting to see trees all opened up. They can get really pretty.

Tree was rotten, so it wont get used for anything

Nate · « **Reply #17311 on:** July 09, 2022, 10:22:43 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on July 09, 2022, 09:40:48 PM

Anyone else wanna see Nate in that skid steer

I fit in there quiet easy, smarty pants.....lol

Nate · « **Reply #17312 on:** July 09, 2022, 10:26:12 PM »

Quote from: JR on July 09, 2022, 09:58:48 PM

Hey I fit with ease, but I bet he lost a few pounds.

I have an old school 5 gal water cooler that i keep filled with ice water, it was warm enough that i went thru 1.5 containers of ice water. Chainsaw chaps are a little warm for summer....mlol

stlaser · « **Reply #17313 on:** July 10, 2022, 10:47:08 AM »

“De-gramparized” the truck today, boy that felt good! Although, I’ll reluctantly admit the topper has its place I think at times….

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #17314 on:** July 10, 2022, 11:11:53 AM »

Quote from: stlaser on July 10, 2022, 10:47:08 AM

“De-gramparized” the truck today, boy that felt good! Although, I’ll reluctantly admit the topper has its place I think at times….

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I sure have liked mine over the years! Problem I have now is the new truck shell would be way longer then I can pick up on my own. Love your lift idea

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stlaser · « **Reply #17315 on:** July 10, 2022, 05:21:06 PM »

$500 well worth it…..

JR · « **Reply #17316 on:** July 10, 2022, 06:09:41 PM »

In my garage I used tie downs and hooks into the rafters years back. $10.

JR · « **Reply #17317 on:** July 10, 2022, 06:10:54 PM »

Have a pending deal on the Bobcat, 6k over what I paid, but I put a couple into it too.

rpar86 · « **Reply #17318 on:** July 11, 2022, 06:21:39 PM »

Quote from: Nate on July 09, 2022, 08:09:57 PM

I spent the last 1.5 days bucking and cleaning up a half of a 150yr old cottonwood that got tore up in the last storm that went through the inlaws farm.

That saw has a 25" bar on it, so van give you a size reference. There were a couple of really nasty splinters with some tension on them. Being that i was working solo with a 18" saw, a 25" saw, a skid loader and a dump trailer, i just took my time and took little chunks at a time to relieve the tension so i didnt kill myself.

Good, one less cottonwood. That crap wreaks havoc on my allergies.

stlaser · « **Reply #17319 on:** July 12, 2022, 01:03:22 PM »

Picked this up last night. Keystone Alpine model# AL3220RL22

I had them convert fifth to gooseneck and they didn’t think it needed safety chains, which is incorrect. I ordered them last night and got this pulled 5 miles back to shop w/o incident. Wife unit is cleaning it thoroughly tomorrow. Ordered the normal sewage hoses and water pressure / electrical surge protectors along with a real mattress…..

As many know house is for sale. Slow process atm. If it doesn’t sell in six months I’ll finish off the basement and turn it into a 3 rental unit then just become a landlord.

Montana bound early august for two weeks and hunting remote ground there for my final place to hang a hat.

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Farmer Jon · « **Reply #17320 on:** July 12, 2022, 01:20:53 PM »

Got another working man in the house. Zane started walking beans yesterday. A day before his 12th birthday.

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #17321 on:** July 12, 2022, 06:12:48 PM »

Nice score Shawn.

I really liked my TFT remote trailer tire monitoring system. It was a comfort being able to see temp and pressure on the trailer tires

Onboard air system is another nice to have

Jon got ‘em going early!

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Farmer Jon · « **Reply #17322 on:** July 12, 2022, 06:57:18 PM »

This is the result of all your generosity. I still can't believe how expensive everything has forgotten. It will all be put to good use. We head to camp Sunday for a week of fun and learning. I am taking a 4 day leaders class as well.

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stlaser · « **Reply #17323 on:** July 12, 2022, 08:15:30 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on July 12, 2022, 06:12:48 PM

Nice score Shawn.

I really liked my TFT remote trailer tire monitoring system. It was a comfort being able to see temp and pressure on the trailer tires

Onboard air system is another nice to have

Jon got ‘em going early!

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Thanks Charles, may need to look into the TFT system. I have two seperate small compressors. One is viair that runs off auto battery and second I a small Senco unit that I can run off truck inverter.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #17324 on:** July 12, 2022, 08:37:40 PM »

When do we get some inside photos of the beautiful beast Shawn!

We have meant to pick up a countertop ice maker for the trailer. It’s hard to not have ice in a glass.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #17325 on:** July 12, 2022, 08:39:53 PM »

Quote from: Farmer Jon on July 12, 2022, 06:57:18 PM

This is the result of all your generosity. I still can't believe how expensive everything has forgotten. It will all be put to good use. We head to camp Sunday for a week of fun and learning. I am taking a 4 day leaders class as well.

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Good deal!
And that stuff is going to last for a while I hope, and if it doesn't, but the boys learn something and have some good experiences, then it is money well spent

JR · « **Reply #17326 on:** July 12, 2022, 08:42:00 PM »

I like my handheld Ryobi unit. Don't have alot of ryobi stuff but the price was right and great for topping off when the big boys are for.

I got an aftermarket tps setup for the flatbed. With hauling heavy loads as little more peace of mind.

Shawn, hearing about how the little critters attack these trailer I was thinking about doing that electric fence around the base. Won't help with bears though.

stlaser · « **Reply #17327 on:** July 12, 2022, 09:16:36 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on July 12, 2022, 08:37:40 PM

When do we get some inside photos of the beautiful beast Shawn!

We have meant to pick up a countertop ice maker for the trailer. It’s hard to not have ice in a glass.

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I’ll grab a few tomorrow

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #17328 on:** July 13, 2022, 06:56:10 AM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on July 12, 2022, 08:37:40 PM

When do we get some inside photos of the beautiful beast Shawn!

We have meant to pick up a countertop ice maker for the trailer. It’s hard to not have ice in a glass.

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I had a dometic one for years and loved it. By the time you get everything set up at camp you have ice for a beverage. I ran it for 4 years while camping off and on and then it ran continuously during the pandemic to feed ice to the cooler and finally after more than a year of continuous use it gave up. Not bad for $200

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stlaser · « **Reply #17329 on:** July 13, 2022, 07:54:51 AM »

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KensAuto · « **Reply #17330 on:** July 13, 2022, 09:34:40 AM »

Wow.

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Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #17331 on:** July 13, 2022, 09:52:43 AM »

Put my fathers day present on the truck. It just arrived. 7in drop. Rated to 14K.

Sammconn · « **Reply #17332 on:** July 13, 2022, 10:24:11 AM »

Quote from: KensAuto on July 13, 2022, 09:34:40 AM

Wow.

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I’m with Ken.

Wow!

oklawall · « **Reply #17333 on:** July 13, 2022, 10:36:41 AM »

Shawn is that roughing it? LOL very nice looking house on wheels

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #17334 on:** July 13, 2022, 11:03:54 AM »

Quote from: KensAuto on July 13, 2022, 09:34:40 AM

Wow.

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X3

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #17335 on:** July 13, 2022, 11:05:54 AM »

Good looking. Love the fridge size!!

Does it have hook ups for laundry?

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Bob Smith · « **Reply #17336 on:** July 13, 2022, 12:57:56 PM »

Very nice rig young man. Hope those small air compressors can handle the psi requirements of the tires on that thing.

stlaser · « **Reply #17337 on:** July 13, 2022, 02:13:24 PM »

Thanks guys, it is a 4 season unit made to live out of if needed and we may. Time will tell, that’s in Gods hands honestly. If we cash out of the house here or some other property I have for sale we’ll most likely be buying the final home site and developing it over the next few years. The camper may get placed there for a time too.

As some of you know or do not my wife has had a rough year starting with the Marshall fire evacuation of her hospital and then ongoing struggles beyond that and ptsd from the fire. I’m not going to say anything further other than it has caused us to re-evaluate what we want and what’s important. As far as selling the house and looking at ground that was a 5-10 year plan already in the cards. So we are just bumping the schedule if that’s God’s will? Lots of praying going on and just one day at a time. Each day is getting better I think atm.

Bob, yes both compressors can fill a tire. I have a plug kit in the truck so other than something major I should be ok. Dave, it has hook ups in the bedroom closet but I’m not sure we’re going to do that. We do like the storage and a laundry mat isn’t a big deal.

JR · « **Reply #17338 on:** July 13, 2022, 02:29:49 PM »

Very nice Shawn, not roughing it at all.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #17339 on:** July 13, 2022, 09:58:30 PM »

Man that’s nice Shawn. Makes me miss mine. It’s all about the fridge and the outdoor kitchen !

Charlie don’t surf and mama don’t camp.

That’s how I got mine.

Matt I have that same hitch and love it. Keep the pins lubed with Lithium grease.

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #17340 on:** July 13, 2022, 11:49:06 PM »

Quote from: Atkinsmatt on July 13, 2022, 09:52:43 AM

Put my fathers day present on the truck. It just arrived. 7in drop. Rated to 14K.

Same here, not chrome and make sure to watch your shins and knee caps!!

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rpar86 · « **Reply #17341 on:** July 13, 2022, 11:56:44 PM »

Quote from: stlaser on July 12, 2022, 08:15:30 PM

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on July 12, 2022, 06:12:48 PM
Nice score Shawn.

I really liked my TFT remote trailer tire monitoring system. It was a comfort being able to see temp and pressure on the trailer tires

Onboard air system is another nice to have

Jon got ‘em going early!

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Thanks Charles, may need to look into the TFT system. I have two seperate small compressors. One is viair that runs off auto battery and second I a small Senco unit that I can run off truck inverter.

I think Charles means TST.

I have the TST system too and what bugs me is the screen is not oriented in the way the truck rolls down the road…

If I had to do it again, I’d probably get this system from TireMinder. It is oriented portrait with the truck at top and trailer at bottom - in line with how you drive. Just makes more sense.

https://www.minderresearch.com

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #17342 on:** July 14, 2022, 07:03:00 AM »

Quote from: rpar86 on July 13, 2022, 11:56:44 PM

Quote from: stlaser on July 12, 2022, 08:15:30 PM
Quote from: TexasRedNeck on July 12, 2022, 06:12:48 PM
Nice score Shawn.

I really liked my TFT remote trailer tire monitoring system. It was a comfort being able to see temp and pressure on the trailer tires

Onboard air system is another nice to have

Jon got ‘em going early!

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Thanks Charles, may need to look into the TFT system. I have two seperate small compressors. One is viair that runs off auto battery and second I a small Senco unit that I can run off truck inverter.
I think Charles means TST.

I have the TST system too and what bugs me is the screen is not oriented in the way the truck rolls down the road…

If I had to do it again, I’d probably get this system from TireMinder. It is oriented portrait with the truck at top and trailer at bottom - in line with how you drive. Just makes more sense.

https://www.minderresearch.com

I have TST and I love it. You have to program the monitor to get everything in place.

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Farmer Jon · « **Reply #17343 on:** July 14, 2022, 07:05:40 AM »

Bought this on the auction yesterday. 1700 hours. I think we did pretty good.

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KensAuto · « **Reply #17344 on:** July 14, 2022, 10:12:29 PM »

Quote from: Farmer Jon on July 14, 2022, 07:05:40 AM

Bought this on the auction yesterday. 1700 hours. I think we did pretty good.

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That looks like a great unit. I didn't know Kubota made those.

Just found out why Shawn goes dark now and then.

https://youtu.be/8CibxfL1bUw

Rob Terkla (Googan squad) just started that channel after his recent one called Speak the Truth, about Ukraine, took off.

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stlaser · « **Reply #17345 on:** July 14, 2022, 10:21:54 PM »

Ken, I’d never heard of that but steamboat is 3.5 hours from me. We’ve been there once and no desire to go back honestly.

JR · « **Reply #17346 on:** July 15, 2022, 12:46:25 AM »

Jon, have the same gen I got for $800, then found it has a bad head gasket. Another one of those things I need to get to.

Runs great and pretty quiet for an 3000rpm genset.

Does yours have auto start?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #17347 on:** July 15, 2022, 08:32:25 AM »

Hippies are human hamsters...A very dumb hamster

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #17348 on:** July 15, 2022, 08:47:41 AM »

Quote from: JR on July 15, 2022, 12:46:25 AM

Jon, have the same gen I got for $800, then found it has a bad head gasket. Another one of those things I need to get to.

Runs great and pretty quiet for an 3000rpm genset.

Does yours have auto start?

I don't think so. Haven't got it home yet. The company that had it builds and refurbishes wrecked service trucks. It was on a truck that came in. I looked at it before I bought it. Let it run a good 10-15 minutes. I was surprised how quiet it was.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #17349 on:** July 15, 2022, 08:58:03 AM »

If a catastrophe happened it would take out half the democrat voters…

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