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Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
10-09-09, 12:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,635
Posted By gsr

Metal vs plastic...

I've never used one with plastic blades but I'd assume metal is better - I'd hate to break the blades on a chunk of ice. Mine actually has metal blades topped with a heavy conveyor belt rubber or...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
10-06-09, 06:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,635
Posted By gsr

Single or two stage...

I've used both single stage and two stage blowers. A lot depends on the size of area you have to clear and the type of snow you get.

If you get mostly fluffy or small (less than 4") of snow at a...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
10-05-09, 06:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,635
Posted By gsr

Snowblower...

You should be fine with one of those, don't know enough about the current ones to recommend one over the other. With the heavy wet snow possible I'd avoid the electric ones.

You will find with...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
10-05-09, 04:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,217
Posted By gsr

Tires...

Next time I have to rotate maybe I'll bring the spare in to check things since it has a full size spare. I had written the tires off because the problem persisted through several rotations.
Thanks
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
10-03-09, 03:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,217
Posted By gsr

Fixed - maybe...

Well I 'fixed' the problem today.

I rotated the tires and the problem is gone for now.

I kind of ruled out the tires because I 'thought' it existed with the first set of tires too. I usually...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
10-03-09, 05:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,217
Posted By gsr

Toyota Highlander Steering Shakes...

I have a 2004 Toyota Highlander that the steering wheel twists back and forth when going around 25-35mph.

If you hold the wheel tightly you don't notice it, if you have a loose grip or let go the...
Forum: Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems
03-06-08, 08:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,786
Posted By gsr

Option C...

The two options mentioned above are good. After investingating both of those I went with Option C and bought a Fleck system online (I was actually able to call their 800 # and they recommended a...
Forum: Basements, Attics and Crawl Spaces
01-11-08, 09:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,023
Posted By gsr

Door way...

You mentioned 33" is to narrow for the doorway? Is wider code in your area or do you just want your doorways wider? My newly framed basement has 30" & 32" doors that all meet code for our area.
Forum: Water Heaters
12-28-07, 11:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 985
Posted By gsr

Thanks

I figured the price would be higher for a longer warranty but I haven't even been able to find one longer than 6yr. I'm stuck with forced vent or electric due to the location in the house. I...
Forum: Water Heaters
12-27-07, 06:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 985
Posted By gsr

Warranty on forced vent WH

I'm looking to buy a new forced vent water heater (50 Gallon) but I'm finding all of the FV ones only have 6 year warranties vs the 9-12 for regular vent WH's? Why is that? I'd think the tank and...
Forum: Plumbing and Piping
12-05-07, 06:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,579
Posted By gsr

Building Inspector...

Call your local building inspector and ask. Here, copper is legal, where the previous poster is it's not where you are who knows. The only way to know for sure is call your local building and...
Forum: Fences, Posts, Railings and Gates
12-04-07, 12:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,009
Posted By gsr

Sono-tubes...

Why pull the tubes out just get a tube big enough to hold concrete and the post and install them in the tubes. I used sono-tubes on a couple of holes and so far so good.
Forum: Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems
12-02-07, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,502
Posted By gsr

Andy - I meant I was originally going to go buy a...

Andy - I meant I was originally going to go buy a water softener from a big box store rather than rent then after reading here I learned I could buy a quality unit that would last for the same price...
Forum: Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems
12-02-07, 06:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,502
Posted By gsr

I'm not an expert just been reading a lot here...

I'm not an expert just been reading a lot here lately, but if you are able to do plumbing you can replace the unit yourself for $450-$1000 with an Autotrol or Fleck unit depending on size and model. ...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
11-29-07, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,130
Posted By gsr

Thanks

Thanks, I mow on height 4 (out of 6 settings) and take good care of it. It's under warranty until May '08 and I bought it from a local farm center so I'll bring it in and have them check it over,...
Forum: Fences, Posts, Railings and Gates
11-29-07, 11:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,633
Posted By gsr

Check the yellow pages...

Check you local yellow pages for lumber yards a lot of them can get fence panels but may not stock them.

Is your area level? If you have to go up or down any hills with pre-made panels they can...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
11-29-07, 11:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,130
Posted By gsr

Mower belt lasts 1 year is that normal...

I have a Cub Cadet LT1042 with the 2 blade 42 in deck. It has worked well for my yard but goes through a deck belt about once a summer (~25-30 hours of use). Is that a reasonable length of time or...
Forum: Plumbing and Piping
11-25-07, 06:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 847
Posted By gsr

Thanks

Thanks, it is exposed but it's in a little mechanical room with no windows so UV light isn't much of an issue nor is looks really.
Forum: Plumbing and Piping
11-24-07, 05:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 847
Posted By gsr

Water Softner/Plumbing Code ?

On my house the main valve, water heater and water softner are all plumbed with 3/4" copper then from there everything is PEX.
Is it code that the water softner is hooked up using copper or just...
Forum: Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems
11-21-07, 04:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,593
Posted By gsr

Thanks

Thanks, based on info here and other places I bought a fleck 5600se with the round tank (was the same price). Hopefully it arrives Friday so this weekend I can install it and get rid of my rental...
Forum: Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems
11-19-07, 02:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,593
Posted By gsr

Round vs Square salt tank...

I've been looking at installing a Fleck or Autotrol softner and have noticed most come with a square brine tank and you can buy the round one for slightly more ($50 or less). Is there an advantage...
Forum: Plumbing and Piping
11-13-07, 03:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,752
Posted By gsr

Pex...

From a DIY aspect I was glad to try PEX, I added an additional outside faucet in my old house and it took me all day to cut, fit, solder everything together with copper. In my current house I did...
Forum: Plumbing and Piping
11-13-07, 04:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,206
Posted By gsr

Thanks again...

Thanks, I wandered a few open houses on Sunday and 2 PSI gas seems to be pretty standard here and then they have a regulator after that. Based on the 2 PSI chart I fould it looks like I have enough...
Forum: Plumbing and Piping
11-11-07, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,206
Posted By gsr

2 Psig

Thanks for the input on iron vs copper vs CSST.

I've seen enough cooper lines used in new homes here that for initial planning I am assuming it meets code otherwise a lot of buildings are ignoring...
Forum: Plumbing and Piping
11-11-07, 06:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,206
Posted By gsr

Here's what I've come up with so far - the link...

Here's what I've come up with so far - the link was very helpful, their example was close to my needs.

Fireplace - 42K BTU 85' + 11 bends or fittings from meter
Stove - 75K BTU 75' + 10 b or f's...
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