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RidgeWood Stoves, defunct, support only / Re: my review of ridge wood
« on: January 16, 2016, 11:38:35 AM »
njohnson - for the benefit of your stove problem and the benefit of the forum, I modified your post for punctuation and complete sentences so forum members could understand your thoughts and concerns. Please review your original post and make sure your post's content remains the same. Thank you. -Slopster
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General Discussion / Re: Emily and Ollie's Magic Liberty Bus
« on: January 14, 2016, 05:08:07 PM »
Where are those pics Slimjim?
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: trying something new!
« on: January 14, 2016, 05:06:27 PM »
He's a "modder." 
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Portage & Main / Re: Moisture problem in a 250
« on: January 13, 2016, 08:43:04 PM »
Put a drop of blue (low strength) PermatexTM thread locker on that set screw.
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Plumbing / Re: Replacement pump size?
« on: January 13, 2016, 08:40:43 PM »I built my first OWB fifteen years ago, I’m still using my original pump but in a different application, a Grundfos 26-99. Nuff said?Grundfos 26-99s are really great pumps, True workhorses.
But question: why do some places list the 26-99 by its number designation but other places call it the "Grundfos Super Brute?" Same thing?
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Broke off cast iron plug in cast housing easy removal method ????
« on: January 09, 2016, 03:16:40 PM »
Good job smokeless. But it looks like your sawzall blade got into the threading. 
How are you going to seal it now?
But it looks like your sawzall blade got into the threading. How are you going to seal it now?
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Broke off cast iron plug in cast housing easy removal method ????
« on: January 08, 2016, 07:29:48 PM »
1. Drill a hole in in the center of the break
2. REVERSE thread tap it
3. Screw in appropriate REVERSE THREADED bolt (or use a die to reverse thread a sacrificial piece of high carbon steel rod; square the end of the rod).
4. Add penetrating oil to threads (below for the world's best penetrating oil)
5. Screw COUNTERCLOCKWISE to remove rod and plug.
If you soak the threaded junction with a 1:1 mixture of acetone to any cheap Automatic transmission, you will have a much easier time removing the seized plug. DO NOT USE OR HAVE ANY IGNITION SOURCE around, near, or on the plug (as this is EXTREMABLY FLAMMABLE).
2. REVERSE thread tap it
3. Screw in appropriate REVERSE THREADED bolt (or use a die to reverse thread a sacrificial piece of high carbon steel rod; square the end of the rod).
4. Add penetrating oil to threads (below for the world's best penetrating oil)
5. Screw COUNTERCLOCKWISE to remove rod and plug.
If you soak the threaded junction with a 1:1 mixture of acetone to any cheap Automatic transmission, you will have a much easier time removing the seized plug. DO NOT USE OR HAVE ANY IGNITION SOURCE around, near, or on the plug (as this is EXTREMABLY FLAMMABLE).
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General Discussion / Re: Emily and Ollie's Magic Liberty Bus
« on: January 08, 2016, 03:44:18 PM »
This is a great project that I can't wait for the next pics to be posted. I absolutely love your MAPP gas torch holder (a large PVC PIPE)! 
That said, I kind of have a hobby of knowing tools and equipment so I hope you don't mind me asking a question. What brand of vice is that on your workbench? It looks like a REAL vice from decades ago. Very nice. I think your entire bus setup is very well thought out and visually appealing. Good job Rchard! Keep the pictures coming my friend!
I absolutely love your MAPP gas torch holder (a large PVC PIPE)! That said, I kind of have a hobby of knowing tools and equipment so I hope you don't mind me asking a question. What brand of vice is that on your workbench? It looks like a REAL vice from decades ago. Very nice. I think your entire bus setup is very well thought out and visually appealing. Good job Rchard! Keep the pictures coming my friend!
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Keeping your battery ready
« on: January 06, 2016, 10:07:16 AM »
Of all the ways to keep that battery charged, the Battery Tender Plus is the best and goes beyond what a standard trickle charger does (and can do).
LINK: http://www.batterytender.com/Chargers/Battery-TenderR-Plus.html
Without boring you of why it reigns superior to other trickle chargers in this post, I'll just let you read the technical information if you care to.
LINK: http://www.batterytender.com/Frequently-Asked-Questions/#answer6
If it means anything, I can also tell you that daily use of the Battery Tender Plus will extended the true, usable life cycle of a car or marine battery out to 10 years (yes, I've done it multiple times). As a disclaimer, I have no affiliation with Deltran nor do I sell this product.
LINK: http://www.batterytender.com/Chargers/Battery-TenderR-Plus.html
Without boring you of why it reigns superior to other trickle chargers in this post, I'll just let you read the technical information if you care to.
LINK: http://www.batterytender.com/Frequently-Asked-Questions/#answer6
If it means anything, I can also tell you that daily use of the Battery Tender Plus will extended the true, usable life cycle of a car or marine battery out to 10 years (yes, I've done it multiple times). As a disclaimer, I have no affiliation with Deltran nor do I sell this product.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Fires
« on: January 04, 2016, 10:52:44 PM »... and the humidity in the house stays up much better.That is HUGE in my opinion Marty. Good post.
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HeatMaster / Re: WOW!!-14 Hour burn time unheard of before
« on: January 04, 2016, 10:41:47 AM »
Great to hear.
Are you using the same quality/type of wood?
Green versus seasoned wood is a big difference as well.
Are you using the same quality/type of wood?
Green versus seasoned wood is a big difference as well.
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General Discussion / Nobel Laureate Smashes the Global Warming HOAX
« on: January 02, 2016, 11:37:15 PM »
So if you're sick of the pompous "save the earth" alarmists' global warming fabrication, here is a very nice (but admittedly "slow") video of a 20-minute presentation by 1973 Nobel Laureate (Physics) Ivan Giaever on his analysis of the non-issue.
LINK: Nobel Laureate Smashes the Global Warming HOAX (Click Here)
If anyone does find the optimum global temperature, please post up. Like Ivan, I cannot find it and no one wants to discuss it since global warming is "incontrovertible." Thoughts? Discuss.
LINK: Nobel Laureate Smashes the Global Warming HOAX (Click Here)
If anyone does find the optimum global temperature, please post up. Like Ivan, I cannot find it and no one wants to discuss it since global warming is "incontrovertible." Thoughts? Discuss.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Fires
« on: January 02, 2016, 05:58:21 PM »
Don't leave us hanging Coolidge,,, post a link to the news article or other source where you're reading about those fires. Thank you my friend!
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: spray foam
« on: January 02, 2016, 12:44:55 PM »Also no one has offered any prices for logstor or comparable to me. again I cannot find this locally. They all have the same as I used previously and that isn't happening again. I would just like a ballpark price to compare.Thanks guys
GOOGLE is an amazing tool. I searched "Logstor dual pex flex for sale" and came up with several sellers. I randomly picked a pricing link for J&S Pipe in Michigan and their pricing was $11.50 per foot length plus shipping charges.
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Regulations / Re: U.S. House passes protection for wood stove users
« on: December 31, 2015, 10:45:16 PM »
"Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss." 👎🏻