Everything is good, here. I had the plumbers out for a shower issue and they turned down the water pressure. Doesn't seem to affect the coverage on the lawn, however.
It can be worse. I've read of special order MBs arriving without all of the special order equipment - would be pretty irksome after waiting eons for a car to arrive.
I have been reading where a lot of 2022 models are not coming with all the accessories that they have advertised. Instead they are supposedly giving credits on the price. The only car specifically mentioned in detail was various Audi's. Chip supply issue.
Funny. A couple weeks ago I called a company to start up my sprinklers, as I have never dealt with UGS before, and was afraid of a fountain or geyser. Very reputable place, virtually perfect google reviews, booked out til June. In the meantime, I wanted to use the front outdoor faucet, which is on the same valve as the sprinklers, so I turned it on. Everything worked fine. Little did I know the "0" on the sprinkler's digital control panel didn't mean they were off - the next day they came on at night. I then decided to learn the system and test them. I am still amazed that everything seems OK, one head is a little dribbly at the base and may need replacement, but the rest work fine, and the control box is very easy to program. I got lucky.
Have always used a service to start up and shut down my sprinklers each year. This year, I had an appointment with the company we've been using for a while set up for yesterday.
They were a no show. Called another company today - was told they were booking for July. Ugh.
Found a YouTube video and got my sprinklers up and running in about 15 minutes, only needing a flat head screwdriver.
Now, to shut down, I'll probably need an air compressor to blow out all the water in the fall.
Funny. A couple weeks ago I called a company to start up my sprinklers, as I have never dealt with UGS before, and was afraid of a fountain or geyser. Very reputable place, virtually perfect google reviews, booked out til June. In the meantime, I wanted to use the front outdoor faucet, which is on the same valve as the sprinklers, so I turned it on. Everything worked fine. Little did I know the "0" on the sprinkler's digital control panel didn't mean they were off - the next day they came on at night. I then decided to learn the system and test them. I am still amazed that everything seems OK, one head is a little dribbly at the base and may need replacement, but the rest work fine, and the control box is very easy to program. I got lucky.
Have always used a service to start up and shut down my sprinklers each year. This year, I had an appointment with the company we've been using for a while set up for yesterday.
They were a no show. Called another company today - was told they were booking for July. Ugh.
Found a YouTube video and got my sprinklers up and running in about 15 minutes, only needing a flat head screwdriver.
Now, to shut down, I'll probably need an air compressor to blow out all the water in the fall.
I assume it gets cold enough there to where you have to winterize them at the end of the season?
Personally, I don't think I'd buy a car from a place that looked like that dealership...KBB. Also, maybe the real KBB (Kelly Blue Book) could probably go after them for using their name, to sell cars. I thought you couldn't turn back mileage on today's cars?
Yes, that's the real KBB. I don't know how the scam lot could use their name, unless the owner's name is Kevin Kelly Bernard.
Unless KBB can prove that the dealership picked that name for fraudulent purposes then there really isn't much they can do. Many companies do have the same name and as long as they are not in the same business there is no real issue.
KBB is a real company and is a pretty big one. Selling used cars at a dealership called KBB seems to be a copyright infringement situation. I think they just hadn't heard about KBB Used Cars yet......they wouldn't want their reputation tainted by those guys.
Another interesting result of the supply chain fiasco can be quite eye-opening which I experienced over the last couple of days.
I went into 4 different jewelry stores to look at the latest models of the Date-Just Rolesor Rolex watch. “Sir, these are store samples and not for sale. If you would like to be placed on a reservation list for the model you are interested in, we will contact you when one is available.” I asked how long I would have to wait, and the response was, “…6-8 months and it could be longer.”
That floored me! Imagine having to wait that long to buy a Rolex costing $13,500+, depending on model, style, etc.? I’ve purchased several in my lifetime and never had to wait - there was a large inventory wherever I shopped and I was always able to get 20% off list price. Not any more.
At this point in my life, I’m not going to spend that kind of money on a piece of expensive jewelry like a Rolex, but if I really wanted one, I would not be able to buy one at this point in time!🤪😜
Buying a new car right now can be just as startling if you are interested in lots of technology. Shortages of certain foods and other products are being experienced right now. Add close to double digit inflation and we’re entering a phase of our lives that can be frustrating.
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I never had to wait nearly that long to buy a Timex.
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Timex! Why am I not surprised?
I was expecting him to say Faux-ex, given what he drives.
That's funny. Count on JMonroe to buy a wannabe Timex watch instead of getting the real thing. He could save 5 Buck$.
I stopped paying to have them turned on years ago. I also don't put them on for a while until I really need them. Only reason I do it around now is the outside spigot is off the sprinkler line.
if something is way out of whack I'll call the guy to come out and fix or adjust as needed. I tried adjusting one by my driveway last year that was spraying too wide and couldn't figure it out. might be busted. or might just be me! I just found it cheaper to pay a little extract in water to save the service call.
@oldfarmer50 said:
You make a good point, it’s not just parts in short supply it’s tradespeople too. I had a leak in our toilet and I suspected the 40 year old wax ring was failing. I didn’t feel like doing the replacement not knowing what else I might find so I called the guy.
8 day wait.
It cost over $400 but sawing and drilling out rusted and stripped bolts took time and equipment. Glad I called the guy but the wait and the cost were a surprise.
I gather you’re talking about rusted toilet hold down bolts. If I am right you could have broken the old toilet at the floor and replaced it with a new one for less than $400 and it would probably be prettier than the old one. You missed your opportunity to impress Mrs. @oldfarmer50. Maybe next time.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Have always used a service to start up and shut down my sprinklers each year. This year, I had an appointment with the company we've been using for a while set up for yesterday.
They were a no show. Called another company today - was told they were booking for July. Ugh.
Found a YouTube video and got my sprinklers up and running in about 15 minutes, only needing a flat head screwdriver.
Now, to shut down, I'll probably need an air compressor to blow out all the water in the fall.
That’s a good excuse to buy an air compressor. Then you can start buying air tools. Your fun is just starting.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Have always used a service to start up and shut down my sprinklers each year. This year, I had an appointment with the company we've been using for a while set up for yesterday.
They were a no show. Called another company today - was told they were booking for July. Ugh.
Found a YouTube video and got my sprinklers up and running in about 15 minutes, only needing a flat head screwdriver.
Now, to shut down, I'll probably need an air compressor to blow out all the water in the fall.
That’s a good excuse to buy an air compressor. Then you can start buying air tools. Your fun is just starting.
jmonroe
I get your point, but I don't have a huge amount of spare space in the garage, as it's turned into a warehouse for paper goods for the cooking studio.
considering the sprinkler guys show up with a monster trailer compressor to blow out the lines, I am not sure a little pancake one in the garage is going to have enough juice to do it.
@Michaell said:
I get your point, but I don't have a huge amount of spare space in the garage, as it's turned into a warehouse for paper goods for the cooking studio.
But, when fall rolls around, I'll look into it.
Both of my compressors are at the flip otherwise I’d loan you one. I have a 6 gallon job that’s fairly easy to move around but the other one is a 33 gallon beast. We don’t move that one around except to get it out of the way when need be. Just add another hose onto it to reach further away areas.
I just got an idea, you buy enough hoses and I’ll turn the beast on when you’re ready. That’s the least I can do for a poster buddy that doesn’t have room for his own compressor.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
I get your point, but I don't have a huge amount of spare space in the garage, as it's turned into a warehouse for paper goods for the cooking studio.
But, when fall rolls around, I'll look into it.
Both of my compressors are at the flip otherwise I’d loan you one. I have a 6 gallon job that’s fairly easy to move around but the other one is a 33 gallon beast. We don’t move that one around except to get it out of the way when need be. Just add another hose onto it to reach further away areas.
I just got an idea, you buy enough hoses and I’ll turn the beast on when you’re ready. That’s the least I can do for a poster buddy that doesn’t have room for his own compressor.
jmonroe
I'd have to buy over 75,000 100' hoses to stretch from your place to mine.
@stickguy - yeah, the folks I've used over the years have big compressors. The same folks who posted the video I used today have another one for end of season winterization. Be interesting to see what they recommend.
@stickguy said:
I stopped paying to have them turned on years ago. I also don't put them on for a while until I really need them. Only reason I do it around now is the outside spigot is off the sprinkler line.
if something is way out of whack I'll call the guy to come out and fix or adjust as needed. I tried adjusting one by my driveway last year that was spraying too wide and couldn't figure it out. might be busted. or might just be me! I just found it cheaper to pay a little extract in water to save the service call.
I never even thought to have someone turn the system on, but I do have it blown out. Mine is still off, I’ll probably turn it on next week and start watering every third day until it gets really warm. I typically go every other day for 20 minutes a zone.
I’m a little frustrated with my lawn this year. My neighbor doesn’t do any fertilizer or weed control and I’m getting her dandelions. I guess I’ll go spray hers along the property line.
I gladly pay the $210 for startup/shutdown and mid-year adjustment. That also includes no labor charge for any repair that can be completed in an hour or less. And, 10% off the part cost.
Like @qbrozen , mine needs something every year. This year, just one rotor head. About $60.
I could probably get it started myself, but as @Michaell noted, you need an air compressor for shutdown, at year end.
Even though it's an ongoing expense, I love the sprinkler. I live in a nice subdivision of 35 homes, all built between 1998-2001, and I'm the only one in the neighborhood with a sprinkler. In 1998, it was around $3000. Between water, repairs and maintenance, it's about $700/yr to operate. (no pump, my water comes from the municipal system). Small yard, though. Lot is 70' X 110'.
I hate yard work. I mow, and do a minimal amount of trimming, but my lawn is still the nicest in the neighborhood, and 95% of that is due to the sprinkler.
I turned mine on a few weeks ago. One head didn't want to reverse. After moving it manually from the end of its travel a few times, it started working correctly. I suspect they get a little dirt where it isn't supposed to be, occasionally.
I changed out heads before. Not one of my favorite jobs.
I get your point, but I don't have a huge amount of spare space in the garage, as it's turned into a warehouse for paper goods for the cooking studio.
But, when fall rolls around, I'll look into it.
Both of my compressors are at the flip otherwise I’d loan you one. I have a 6 gallon job that’s fairly easy to move around but the other one is a 33 gallon beast. We don’t move that one around except to get it out of the way when need be. Just add another hose onto it to reach further away areas.
I just got an idea, you buy enough hoses and I’ll turn the beast on when you’re ready. That’s the least I can do for a poster buddy that doesn’t have room for his own compressor.
jmonroe
My big compressor is semi-permanently chained to a dolly.
The 8' sliding door off of our breakfast room is getting really hard to open and close. A local home store is going to replace it. I did it originally, but suspect there is some damage to either the rim joist, the sill plate, or both in that area.
It's been 6 weeks so far and they still don't have the door. I think they have the guy to do the work. They said they have people who work for them.
My big compressor is not portable at all. Runs on 220, has a 60’ish-gal tank, and a motor about the size of my 8-gal wheeled compressor. It is always on and I have 2 lines attached at all time, one of which runs through the attic space and is attached to a reeled hose by the garage entrance for easy use in the driveway.
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Like @qbrozen , mine needs something every year. This year, just one rotor head. About $60.
We gave up about 4 years ago, $200 to start it, $200 to close it down, it never works right. When it leaks our water bill shoots up. We gave up, now we just pray for rain.
New Topic!!!!! Does anyone have a humidifier unit in their basement? The plumber said it would be good to have one...it would prevent mold. I want one with a timer so it will run when we can't hear it....we have an open staircase to the basement. Any ideas what to look for etc.
New Topic!!!!! Does anyone have a humidifier unit in their basement? The plumber said it would be good to have one...it would prevent mold. I want one with a timer so it will run when we can't hear it....we have an open staircase to the basement. Any ideas what to look for etc.
We've talked about getting a whole house humidifier, given how dry it is here in Colorado.
Have always used a service to start up and shut down my sprinklers each year. This year, I had an appointment with the company we've been using for a while set up for yesterday.
They were a no show. Called another company today - was told they were booking for July. Ugh.
Found a YouTube video and got my sprinklers up and running in about 15 minutes, only needing a flat head screwdriver.
Now, to shut down, I'll probably need an air compressor to blow out all the water in the fall.
Every stinkin year, something is broken that needs fixing on mine. The company I use only charges like $90 per head to change them when busted. I gladly pay that to avoid the searching and digging they do.
BUT, they came out yesterday to start her up and told me our water pressure isn’t nearly what it should be. Today I emailed a well company who responded they are in the area. That was convenient. After playing around a little, he declared the pump is going. Says they last about 10 yrs, and ours is 18, soooo…. Awaiting an estimate. Sigh.
Is it a Mercedes pump?
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same. dry conditions prevent mold. adding a humidifier to prevent mold makes zero sense. Unless those of us in not-dry climates don't know about some crazy breed of mold that thrives in dry climates.
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You make a good point, it’s not just parts in short supply it’s tradespeople too. I had a leak in our toilet and I suspected the 40 year old wax ring was failing. I didn’t feel like doing the replacement not knowing what else I might find so I called the guy.
8 day wait.
It cost over $400 but sawing and drilling out rusted and stripped bolts took time and equipment. Glad I called the guy but the wait and the cost were a surprise.
I gather you’re talking about rusted toilet hold down bolts. If I am right you could have broken the old toilet at the floor and replaced it with a new one for less than $400 and it would probably be prettier than the old one. You missed your opportunity to impress Mrs. @oldfarmer50. Maybe next time.
jmonroe
I don't follow. I have replaced a few toilets in my time, and if the hold down bolts are old and rusted solid, you still have ways.
The angle grinder works well. But the good news is you don't have to do it yourself, and you don't have to pay a plumber. (Plumbers are ungodly expensive these days.) The average handyman can do this easily, especially if you have the tools. Angle grinders start at $15 on Harbor Freight. And if your local handyman is unsure about the job, sit him down and show him the above video.
I get your point, but I don't have a huge amount of spare space in the garage, as it's turned into a warehouse for paper goods for the cooking studio.
But, when fall rolls around, I'll look into it.
Both of my compressors are at the flip otherwise I’d loan you one. I have a 6 gallon job that’s fairly easy to move around but the other one is a 33 gallon beast. We don’t move that one around except to get it out of the way when need be. Just add another hose onto it to reach further away areas.
I just got an idea, you buy enough hoses and I’ll turn the beast on when you’re ready. That’s the least I can do for a poster buddy that doesn’t have room for his own compressor.
jmonroe
I'd have to buy over 75,000 100' hoses to stretch from your place to mine.
@stickguy - yeah, the folks I've used over the years have big compressors. The same folks who posted the video I used today have another one for end of season winterization. Be interesting to see what they recommend.
Do you want the use of a free compressor or not? Haven’t you heard not to look a free horse in the mouth.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
You need at least 20 cubic feet per minute to blow out a sprinkler system, and 50 is recommended. That is a BIG air compressor. Think 220 volt and $2k or more.
My big compressor is not portable at all. Runs on 220, has a 60’ish-gal tank, and a motor about the size of my 8-gal wheeled compressor. It is always on and I have 2 lines attached at all time, one of which runs through the attic space and is attached to a reeled hose by the garage entrance for easy use in the driveway.
Don’t you have to drain the line that’s routed through the attic during the Winter months every so often so that your tires don’t get frozen air?
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
In that case, I have 2 in my basement. Nothing major. Basic mid-sized floor-standing units and I hooked them up to drain into the A/C condenser drain that has an electric pump taking the water outside. Been working fine for 7 years now.
In that case, I have 2 in my basement. Nothing major. Basic mid-sized floor-standing units and I hooked them up to drain into the A/C condenser drain that has an electric pump taking the water outside. Been working fine for 7 years now.
No. We have desert like conditions in Colorado, so we need to add humidity, not take it away. Creates a lot of dry skin and chapped lips.
Don’t they sell body lotion and chap-stick in Colorado? That has to be cheaper than a whole house humidifier.
Just for your info, if you think you have problems with your sprinkler system wait until you have a whole house humidifier. Over the years I’ve had two different brands and I wasn’t satisfied with either one so I’m not doing that again.
Since we had to install a new furnace and AC in flip #4 my son asked about having a whole house humidifier installed too. The guy said he doesn’t install them anymore because he’s tired of call backs. It doesn’t sound like they’re any better today than 10 years ago.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
I haven't spent much time at 5200' like in Denver. But, when we went on a ski trip (9500') in Colorado, there were portable humidifiers all over the condo. You really, really need humidifiers at altitude.
It can be worse. I've read of special order MBs arriving without all of the special order equipment - would be pretty irksome after waiting eons for a car to arrive.
I have been reading where a lot of 2022 models are not coming with all the accessories that they have advertised. Instead they are supposedly giving credits on the price. The only car specifically mentioned in detail was various Audi's. Chip supply issue.
Prefer that to having the wrong color shipped on a special order. Now that would suck.
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You make a good point, it’s not just parts in short supply it’s tradespeople too. I had a leak in our toilet and I suspected the 40 year old wax ring was failing. I didn’t feel like doing the replacement not knowing what else I might find so I called the guy.
8 day wait.
It cost over $400 but sawing and drilling out rusted and stripped bolts took time and equipment. Glad I called the guy but the wait and the cost were a surprise.
I gather you’re talking about rusted toilet hold down bolts. If I am right you could have broken the old toilet at the floor and replaced it with a new one for less than $400 and it would probably be prettier than the old one. You missed your opportunity to impress Mrs. @oldfarmer50. Maybe next time.
jmonroe
I don't follow. I have replaced a few toilets in my time, and if the hold down bolts are old and rusted solid, you still have ways.
The angle grinder works well. But the good news is you don't have to do it yourself, and you don't have to pay a plumber. (Plumbers are ungodly expensive these days.) The average handyman can do this easily, especially if you have the tools. Angle grinders start at $15 on Harbor Freight. And if your local handyman is unsure about the job, sit him down and show him the above video.
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Obviously I was talking about a worst case scenario.
This is a good time for a plumbing story told to me in the early 80’s by a plumber I new when I was a kid. Here goes:
A plumber goes to a house to repair several leaking faucets and a sink drain line. Pretty easy work and when he’s finished the guy asked, “how much do I owe you”? The plumber thinks about for a second and says, “$120 otta do it”. The guy shrieks, “good gawd man, I’m a doctor and I don’t charge that much for an hours work”. The plumber responded, “neither did I when I was a doctor”.
I’m sure when adjusted for inflation, plumbers are just as expensive today.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
We have a dehumidifier in the basement. In the summer I have to empty it a few times a week in the sink. We don't have a good place to drain it. I leave it on all year. It hasn't started running yet.
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You make a good point, it’s not just parts in short supply it’s tradespeople too. I had a leak in our toilet and I suspected the 40 year old wax ring was failing. I didn’t feel like doing the replacement not knowing what else I might find so I called the guy.
8 day wait.
It cost over $400 but sawing and drilling out rusted and stripped bolts took time and equipment. Glad I called the guy but the wait and the cost were a surprise.
I gather you’re talking about rusted toilet hold down bolts. If I am right you could have broken the old toilet at the floor and replaced it with a new one for less than $400 and it would probably be prettier than the old one. You missed your opportunity to impress Mrs. @oldfarmer50. Maybe next time.
jmonroe
What does a new toilet go for these days?
The guy asked if we wanted to consider a new toilet which would have bumped the price of the job up to $1,100. All these prices blew my mind. I don’t know what the prices of plumbing equipment is up to these days but $700 for a toilet seemed excessive. I haven’t priced these things in 40 years since I originally put it in. Back then you could get the wax ring for 5 bucks. Labor (if you can get) seemed to have gone through the roof.
This outfit has done work for me before and have always done a good job but their prices have been getting high lately.
Speaking of repairs, I have them coming back next week to give me an estimate on renovating the whole bathroom. It would involve replacing the tub with a low threshold shower, new tile floor and underlayment, vanity etc. What should I be looking at as far as cost.
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Running around buying tools was what I was trying to avoid. Also, I had no idea if the leak had compromised the floor structure or mounting flange. I didn’t want to get on the repair learning curve while my only toilet was out of action.
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if something is way out of whack I'll call the guy to come out and fix or adjust as needed. I tried adjusting one by my driveway last year that was spraying too wide and couldn't figure it out. might be busted. or might just be me! I just found it cheaper to pay a little extract in water to save the service call.
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I gather you’re talking about rusted toilet hold down bolts. If I am right you could have broken the old toilet at the floor and replaced it with a new one for less than $400 and it would probably be prettier than the old one. You missed your opportunity to impress Mrs. @oldfarmer50. Maybe next time.
jmonroe
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That’s a good excuse to buy an air compressor. Then you can start buying air tools. Your fun is just starting.
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That’s a good excuse to buy an air compressor. Then you can start buying air tools. Your fun is just starting.
jmonroe
I get your point, but I don't have a huge amount of spare space in the garage, as it's turned into a warehouse for paper goods for the cooking studio.
But, when fall rolls around, I'll look into it.
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Both of my compressors are at the flip otherwise I’d loan you one. I have a 6 gallon job that’s fairly easy to move around but the other one is a 33 gallon beast. We don’t move that one around except to get it out of the way when need be. Just add another hose onto it to reach further away areas.
I just got an idea, you buy enough hoses and I’ll turn the beast on when you’re ready. That’s the least I can do for a poster buddy that doesn’t have room for his own compressor.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Both of my compressors are at the flip otherwise I’d loan you one. I have a 6 gallon job that’s fairly easy to move around but the other one is a 33 gallon beast. We don’t move that one around except to get it out of the way when need be. Just add another hose onto it to reach further away areas.
I just got an idea, you buy enough hoses and I’ll turn the beast on when you’re ready. That’s the least I can do for a poster buddy that doesn’t have room for his own compressor.
jmonroe
I'd have to buy over 75,000 100' hoses to stretch from your place to mine.
@stickguy - yeah, the folks I've used over the years have big compressors. The same folks who posted the video I used today have another one for end of season winterization. Be interesting to see what they recommend.
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I never even thought to have someone turn the system on, but I do have it blown out. Mine is still off, I’ll probably turn it on next week and start watering every third day until it gets really warm. I typically go every other day for 20 minutes a zone.
I’m a little frustrated with my lawn this year. My neighbor doesn’t do any fertilizer or weed control and I’m getting her dandelions. I guess I’ll go spray hers along the property line.
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Like @qbrozen , mine needs something every year. This year, just one rotor head. About $60.
I could probably get it started myself, but as @Michaell noted, you need an air compressor for shutdown, at year end.
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I hate yard work. I mow, and do a minimal amount of trimming, but my lawn is still the nicest in the neighborhood, and 95% of that is due to the sprinkler.
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I changed out heads before. Not one of my favorite jobs.
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Both of my compressors are at the flip otherwise I’d loan you one. I have a 6 gallon job that’s fairly easy to move around but the other one is a 33 gallon beast. We don’t move that one around except to get it out of the way when need be. Just add another hose onto it to reach further away areas.
I just got an idea, you buy enough hoses and I’ll turn the beast on when you’re ready. That’s the least I can do for a poster buddy that doesn’t have room for his own compressor.
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My big compressor is semi-permanently chained to a dolly.
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
The 8' sliding door off of our breakfast room is getting really hard to open and close. A local home store is going to replace it. I did it originally, but suspect there is some damage to either the rim joist, the sill plate, or both in that area.
It's been 6 weeks so far and they still don't have the door. I think they have the guy to do the work. They said they have people who work for them.
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
My big compressor is not portable at all. Runs on 220, has a 60’ish-gal tank, and a motor about the size of my 8-gal wheeled compressor. It is always on and I have 2 lines attached at all time, one of which runs through the attic space and is attached to a reeled hose by the garage entrance for easy use in the driveway.
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We gave up about 4 years ago, $200 to start it, $200 to close it down, it never works right. When it leaks our water bill shoots up. We gave up, now we just pray for rain.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Does anyone have a humidifier unit in their basement? The plumber said it would be good to have one...it would prevent mold.
I want one with a timer so it will run when we can't hear it....we have an open staircase to the basement.
Any ideas what to look for etc.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
But, I've not done any research on them.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Every stinkin year, something is broken that needs fixing on mine. The company I use only charges like $90 per head to change them when busted. I gladly pay that to avoid the searching and digging they do.
BUT, they came out yesterday to start her up and told me our water pressure isn’t nearly what it should be. Today I emailed a well company who responded they are in the area. That was convenient. After playing around a little, he declared the pump is going. Says they last about 10 yrs, and ours is 18, soooo…. Awaiting an estimate. Sigh.
Is it a Mercedes pump?
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
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2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I gather you’re talking about rusted toilet hold down bolts. If I am right you could have broken the old toilet at the floor and replaced it with a new one for less than $400 and it would probably be prettier than the old one. You missed your opportunity to impress Mrs. @oldfarmer50. Maybe next time.
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I don't follow. I have replaced a few toilets in my time, and if the hold down bolts are old and rusted solid, you still have ways.
The angle grinder works well. But the good news is you don't have to do it yourself, and you don't have to pay a plumber. (Plumbers are ungodly expensive these days.) The average handyman can do this easily, especially if you have the tools. Angle grinders start at $15 on Harbor Freight. And if your local handyman is unsure about the job, sit him down and show him the above video.
@stickguy - yeah, the folks I've used over the years have big compressors. The same folks who posted the video I used today have another one for end of season winterization. Be interesting to see what they recommend.
Do you want the use of a free compressor or not? Haven’t you heard not to look a free horse in the mouth.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
https://www.hunker.com/13405054/what-size-air-compressor-do-you-need-for-blowing-a-sprinkler-line
You need at least 20 cubic feet per minute to blow out a sprinkler system, and 50 is recommended. That is a BIG air compressor. Think 220 volt and $2k or more.
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'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Mine are old, but appear similar to this: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/honeywell-energy-star-20-pint-dehumidifier-with-washable-filter-white/6418262.p?skuId=6418262
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2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Just for your info, if you think you have problems with your sprinkler system wait until you have a whole house humidifier. Over the years I’ve had two different brands and I wasn’t satisfied with either one so I’m not doing that again.
Since we had to install a new furnace and AC in flip #4 my son asked about having a whole house humidifier installed too. The guy said he doesn’t install them anymore because he’s tired of call backs. It doesn’t sound like they’re any better today than 10 years ago.
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'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
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Driver just make sure the unit has a drain line. When I was a kid we had a self contained unit. Got real old having to empty the pail all the time.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The angle grinder works well. But the good news is you don't have to do it yourself, and you don't have to pay a plumber. (Plumbers are ungodly expensive these days.) The average handyman can do this easily, especially if you have the tools. Angle grinders start at $15 on Harbor Freight. And if your local handyman is unsure about the job, sit him down and show him the above video.
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Obviously I was talking about a worst case scenario.
This is a good time for a plumbing story told to me in the early 80’s by a plumber I new when I was a kid. Here goes:
A plumber goes to a house to repair several leaking faucets and a sink drain line. Pretty easy work and when he’s finished the guy asked, “how much do I owe you”? The plumber thinks about for a second and says, “$120 otta do it”. The guy shrieks, “good gawd man, I’m a doctor and I don’t charge that much for an hours work”. The plumber responded, “neither did I when I was a doctor”.
I’m sure when adjusted for inflation, plumbers are just as expensive today.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
I leave it on all year. It hasn't started running yet.
I gather you’re talking about rusted toilet hold down bolts. If I am right you could have broken the old toilet at the floor and replaced it with a new one for less than $400 and it would probably be prettier than the old one. You missed your opportunity to impress Mrs. @oldfarmer50. Maybe next time.
jmonroe
What does a new toilet go for these days?
The guy asked if we wanted to consider a new toilet which would have bumped the price of the job up to $1,100. All these prices blew my mind. I don’t know what the prices of plumbing equipment is up to these days but $700 for a toilet seemed excessive. I haven’t priced these things in 40 years since I originally put it in. Back then you could get the wax ring for 5 bucks. Labor (if you can get) seemed to have gone through the roof.
This outfit has done work for me before and have always done a good job but their prices have been getting high lately.
Speaking of repairs, I have them coming back next week to give me an estimate on renovating the whole bathroom. It would involve replacing the tub with a low threshold shower, new tile floor and underlayment, vanity etc. What should I be looking at as far as cost.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Running around buying tools was what I was trying to avoid. Also, I had no idea if the leak had compromised the floor structure or mounting flange. I didn’t want to get on the repair learning curve while my only toilet was out of action.
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