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  1. harringtondav

    HVAC Heat Kit Installation Electrical Question

    We had Rheem gas furnace/central air in our main house for 29 yrs. ...no real problems, but I had to replace the occasional temp limit or air/vac sensor. It was working fine, but getting old, and critical parts like HXs were unavailable. So I replaced it with a modern, more efficient Rheem...
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    Prime Rib?

    ....bummer. My sympathies.
  3. harringtondav

    HVAC Heat Kit Installation Electrical Question

    Thanks. I'm trying to find a low temp thermostat so I can keep the place and water pipes from freezing when we aren't there in the winter. ....I've drained the system for the last nine yrs. ....that is getting old, like me. My plan is to set this up as a stand-alone low temp thermostat in the...
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    Prime Rib?

    I roasted an 18# whole boneless ribeye beast yesterday. Here is my step-by-step: 7:45 am. Remove the thawed roast from the refridge, and let it come up to room temperature. 12:45 pm. Peel off the outer slab of tallow. Don't pitch it yet. Fillet the nice little fingers of rib meat from the...
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    HVAC Heat Kit Installation Electrical Question

    "No problem, the auxiliary heat coils are 240 volt elements and would cause no unbalance even if only one is running." Yes they are, thanks, I just reviewed the wiring diagram. This is good since our REC gives me a 60% discount on electric heat Oct-June. ....cooling load also counts if I...
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    HVAC Heat Kit Installation Electrical Question

    I'll be doing a DIY installation of a new heat pump w/heat kit back up at our river house. I've sized the heat kit based on the worst case sub-zero Iowa winters. But I'm concerned under average winter conditions the system will over deliver heat in short interval blasts. With gas fired furnaces...
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    I hope she's bouncing the sun back up our way. Although I believe today's sun will be around three seconds longer than yesterday.
  8. harringtondav

    Looking for Opinions on Super Bowriders

    Sorry @Begester , you were looking for serious responses, and got one or two from my count. So I hate to pile on. But if I had deep enough pockets, I'd look at this. Mother of All Bowriders. https://www.formulaboats.com/430-super-sport-crossover/overview
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    Looking for a bigger boat....

    Classic, and applicable to many endeavors.
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    Empty trailor weight

    ..so it's easy for me to spend someone else's money. A marina could lift your boat off the trailer, then you could do the scale thing. That is what I'd do in frozen water Iowa. ...maybe you could launch and tie up your pontoon, and head for the scales....if you are south of the Mason-Dixon line.
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    Home Renovations - Weather Permitting

    I've been picking away at finishing the walk out basement at our river house over the last 6-7 yrs. Mostly prep work. I beamed up the 20' span that was supported by a block wall before the first owner added 16' on the length of the house, and removed the block wall. Sump pump, new gutters with...
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    Empty trailor weight

    ..not sure of Florida's requirements. The simple way is to go to a scale with the empty trailer and tow vehicle and weigh both. Unhitch the trailer and weigh again. The difference in weight will be the trailer's weight. Most scales have certified weight print outs. ...maybe good enough for FL.
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    Looking for a bigger boat....

    Repeating much of the above here. Max towing capacity is the weight of everything coupled to the hitch. Generally this is based on a combination of the vehicle's stability, traction and power. GVWR includes the weight of everything and everyone in the vehicle, plus the tongue weight load. The...
  14. harringtondav

    Scotch Guard on Sunbrella

    Good to know, and if correct blows my theory. I'll check 303's MSD's on their various products. MSD documents don't lie. I've saved wasted dollars before by digging this deep. ...maybe the next time I purchase 303.
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    Scotch Guard on Sunbrella

    My guess is the regular stuff is for patio furniture and less critical fabrics. I'm also guessing that the main waterproofing component in 303 and other waterproofers (wood, stone, etc) is silicone. Marine grade 303 likely has a larger amount of this. I suppose you could multi-coat with the...
  16. harringtondav

    Scotch Guard on Sunbrella

    Yes. great stuff. Per above it is pricey. ....$65-$72/gal. I load it into a hand spray bottle and two-coat the fabric. I double coated my old boat's mooring cover and still had about a pint left over. Good for two yrs. ....hope the new owner appreciates it. When I get my new boat in June the...
  17. harringtondav

    Scotch Guard on Sunbrella

    Scotch Guard is a good stain repellent, but won't remove stains. I use 303 Marine Fabric Guard. They claim to be Sunbrella approved. ...I don't know about that, but I swear by the stuff. After application I've filled my mooring cover with a puddle of water. It held like a swimming pool liner...
  18. harringtondav

    Brain fart while removing Alpha drive

    I've done the same once. No damage to the shift linkage in my case. But that was the first and last time I made the error. Some of the shift linkage is being stressed when you force the foot. So I'd try to remember to shift to FWD from now on.
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    Can I replace an alpha 1 gen I with an alpha 1 gen II?

    This is over my head for solid advice. @achris and other forum gray beards can give you the scoop. But Alpha I to Alpha II conversions are possible, with some effort.
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    First Engine Rebuild you did

    My first and only full rebuild was my Kawasaki H1F 500 triple two stroke. I did a full rebuild on a Deere 6.9 L diesel when I was working at their Dallas TX branch service and training center. ....that really doesn't count though. That engine should of had a zipper on it. It was rebuild +- 10...
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