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101. Re: [Shop-talk] storage shed plans (score: 1)
Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 20:51:10 -0700 (PDT)
I had a local firm come to the house and build an 8'x8' aluminum sided, gable roof, wood framed shed onsite. It has mostly 2"x2" studding (some 2"x4"), but I put up thick peg board interior "walls" a
/html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00154.html (10,219 bytes)

102. Re: [Shop-talk] The air saga continues... (score: 1)
Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 10:05:53 -0700 (PDT)
I have a 1" ball valve at the tank outlet that I just open to pressurize the pipes when I use air and close it afterwards. Assuming the leak is not in the tank, this should address the problem, no? M
/html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00243.html (8,819 bytes)

103. Re: [Shop-talk] the air saga continues (score: 1)
Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2011 10:46:19 -0700 (PDT)
Yes, I do, anyway. I pulled the anode out of my 75 gallon tank when it was five years old and it only had a few inches of magnesium left at the bottom of the rod. Since it is in a closet, I got a se
/html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00028.html (9,890 bytes)

104. Re: [Shop-talk] anode rods-- was the air saga continues (score: 1)
Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2011 11:41:01 -0700 (PDT)
Hi Tim, I order mine online: http://www.waterheaterrescue.com/pages/WHRpages/English/OrderPages/XCart/Flex-Hex-Zinc-Anode.html Mine looked like the "before rod" in that picture. I imagine any plumbin
/html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00031.html (11,589 bytes)

105. Re: [Shop-talk] anode rods-- was the air saga continues (score: 1)
Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2011 11:58:11 -0700 (PDT)
Actually I included the wrong link for when I said mine looked the before picture. This is what I had intended to show: http://www.waterheaterrescue.com/pages/WHRpages/English/Longevity/what-kills-wa
/html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00032.html (13,046 bytes)

106. Re: [Shop-talk] anode rods-- was the air saga continues (score: 1)
Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2011 20:04:03 -0700 (PDT)
Very impressive, indeed... I think I would go with the sleeping dogs approach unless your gas bill is very high. I would think you must have several inches of sediment in the bottom of the tank that
/html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00043.html (10,525 bytes)

107. Re: [Shop-talk] anode rods-- was the air saga continues (score: 1)
Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2011 20:13:59 -0700 (PDT)
Ben writes... Although there is some increasing efficiency for water heaters (flue capture, better insulation, etc.), it is not huge. Gas water heaters are a mature technology and have been regulated
/html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00064.html (10,527 bytes)

108. Re: [Shop-talk] anode rods-- was the air saga continues (score: 1)
Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2011 15:49:57 -0700 (PDT)
For PV installers in California, anyway, there is a good deal of regulation and formula used to set rates for photovoltaic installations. A few years ago (and it has not changed much), it was roughly
/html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00099.html (11,677 bytes)

109. Re: [Shop-talk] a 35 dollar engine stand (score: 1)
Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:23:34 -0700 (PDT)
I am very impressed. It is a great piece of work...congratulations. best, doug ____________________ for those that might be interested . My BEST DAMN ENGINE STAND MONEY CAN'T BUY is complete. While
/html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00157.html (7,634 bytes)

110. Re: [Shop-talk] Milwaukee vs Dewalt cordless Hex Impact Driver (score: 1)
Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:55:03 -0800 (PST)
Yes, I have had battery-powered hand tools, but resorted to not buying the replacement batteries as they generally were more than the original tool and I hate the thought of all the lithium/Nicad/pl
/html/shop-talk/2011-11/msg00088.html (12,376 bytes)

111. Re: [Shop-talk] Which Generator to Buy (score: 1)
Author: "old dirtbeard" <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:06:19 +0000
I just wished to voice support for the Generac brand--a top quality product throughout. US-made, better built than they need to be, parts available, etc. Not cheap, but well worth the price. I have o
/html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00166.html (9,383 bytes)

112. Re: [Shop-talk] Battery minders? (score: 1)
Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:49:44 -0800 (PST)
I swear by Xtreme chargers: http://www.xtremechargers.com/ I have two single units and one double unit. I have tried other brands, but these units have a patented de-sulfation pulse cycle. They work
/html/shop-talk/2012-02/msg00056.html (8,755 bytes)

113. Re: [Shop-talk] Need a new multimeter (score: 1)
Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:58:21 -0700 (PDT)
They are a little pricey and "old school," but it is my favorite meter. http://www.simpsonelectric.com/index.asp?p=Products&id=30&sid=40&ss=31 a little history about Simpson meters: http://www.simpso
/html/shop-talk/2012-11/msg00016.html (9,687 bytes)

114. Re: [Shop-talk] Article on contemporary (somewhat shop-related) gadgets (score: 1)
Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:20:19 -0800 (PST)
-If you get one of these big 6000 watt portable generators, you'll probably need at least 12 gallons per day, so you would be spending a lot of time in line at the gas station (if it's even open). An
/html/shop-talk/2012-11/msg00050.html (11,309 bytes)

115. Re: [Shop-talk] Article on contemporary (somewhat shop-related) gadgets (score: 1)
Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:02:53 -0800 (PST)
I am actually replying to my own message (always bad behavior). I looked up the consumption ratings for the EU2000: RATED AC OUTPUT1600 WATTS CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME4HRS. @ RATED LOAD, 9.6 HRS. @ 1
/html/shop-talk/2012-11/msg00051.html (13,250 bytes)

116. Re: [Shop-talk] Making a trap door safe??? photo's ??? (score: 1)
Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:19:58 -0800 (PST)
Attached photo... (not of a trap door). :-) best, doug ____________________ '72 BSA B50SS '74 Triumph TR6 '01 HD XHL 883 '03 GMC Cargo Van '07 Aprilia SXV 550 ok, I'm the dummy now.... never knew we
/html/shop-talk/2013-01/msg00048.html (10,602 bytes)

117. Re: [Shop-talk] Making a trap door safe??? photo's ??? (score: 1)
Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:28:27 -0800 (PST)
The test would seem to indicate that it still strips attachments... best, doug ____________________ '72 BSA B50SS '74 Triumph TR6 '01 HD XHL 883 '03 GMC Cargo Van '07 Aprilia SXV 550 Attached photo..
/html/shop-talk/2013-01/msg00050.html (11,514 bytes)

118. Re: [Shop-talk] Cutting up fiberglass (score: 1)
Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:49:10 -0700 (PDT)
Strip it and leave the hull by the side of the road with a "free" sign. I think it would disappear... best, doug My Thoughts. Don't do it! By all means strip and sell the fittings. But then with the
/html/shop-talk/2013-04/msg00060.html (12,593 bytes)

119. Re: [Shop-talk] Cell Phone Signal Boosters (score: 1)
Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 08:48:35 -0700 (PDT)
Hi Ron, I faced a similar situation at my house. If you get a phone that has WiFi (most any of the "smart phones"), and have a wireless WiFi router for your computers (from your home DSL or cable mod
/html/shop-talk/2013-07/msg00001.html (12,381 bytes)

120. Re: [Shop-talk] Cell Phone Signal Boosters (score: 1)
Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 09:49:44 -0700 (PDT)
Hi Ron, I use T-Mobile and it works fine. I can turn-off the mobile network completely and can call my home phone from my mobile phone at home using WiFi. There are no charges or limitations on WiFi
/html/shop-talk/2013-07/msg00005.html (14,774 bytes)


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