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tbirdmarco · March 2018

Novelties car jokes posted above you could find one for every single brand I’ve done it multiple times on the net just to get lapse hilarious

tbirdmarco · March 2018

J Monro Nother quit posting above loved

tbirdmarco · March 2018

Driver 100 I hope out of those choices your brother find something that suits him best without getting a huge huge sport utility vehicle or big pick up truck which it seems like from what you posted he does not want at all

tbirdmarco · March 2018

If anyone’s interested my brother is selling I think it’s a 1954 international from what I know it’s solid he’s had it on the road a couple of years really driven needs a bit of work keys asking 10,000 or best offer

tbirdmarco · March 2018

Also I think he’s going to sell the 2014 GMC Yukon please only had for a few months he just gets sick of coarse that’s why he wants to sell it is other truck is fixed his older Ford F2 50 so we just want to have the car payment anymore not sure how much is selling at four I have to ask him if anyone’s interested let me know when you know of people

snakeweasel · March 2018

thebean said:
Fiat - Fix It Again Tony

Pontiac - @isellhondas, if it's the one I'm familiar with, yes it's reeeeaaallly bad.

Puts Out Noxious Toxins In All Cities?

snakeweasel · March 2018

andres3 said:

abacomike said:

driver100 said:

stickguy said:
sounds like my wife. does not really know anything about cars, but refuses to consider some options simply because of the name. Ford ""but it's a Ford!" being one of them.
Why would anyone say "But it's a Ford"? Now, "But it's a Chrysler" that I would understand!

Actually, I think this happens a lot because of family history. Some families would always buy GM or Ford, and it became a habit. I was always told Chryslers were poor quality....and for many years they were, so I stayed away from Chryslers. When i got my first JEEP in 95 the first thing my father said was hope it doesn't leak...water gets into those. When i got my BMW X3 in 2004 he saidBMW....didn't they make those 3 cylinder cars?

Way back in the day, families leaned toward one brand of car over another - Ford Families, GM Families, etc. My Dad’s first car was a used Studebakker in 1945 when he returned from the war. His father (my grandfather) bought a new 1947 Dodge Sedan with “Fluid Drive”. Fluid Drive was a precursor to Automatic Transmissions. After depressing the clutch to shift into first gear, the car would automatically shift into second and third gears, IIRC.

My Dad’s first new car was a 1951 Chevrolet DeLuxe Sedan. After that purchase, he only bought GM cars (Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile and Cadillac) until 1992. I inherited his preference for GM cars for quite a few years. My children could care less what they drove.

Those days are over - today people buy cars for many reasons - but fewer buy cars out of brand loyalty.

Perhaps less loyalty, but I still think TRUST is a big factor. Trust is a tenant of making a sale, and without it, you have a very tough sale.

How tough?

Well for me, it would take Chrysler giving me a free vehicle trial for 100,000 miles (of presumeably trouble-free driving) to win it back.

I think I'll win the lottery before that happens.

My Chrysler went over 100K before needing anything but routine maintenance. So with over 126K miles only one minor repair.

jmonroe · March 2018

Just when I thought it was safe and I could pop my head up, the @andres3 blitz got second wind.

I'll pop in on you guys after we return from going out to dinner.

jmonroe

snakeweasel · March 2018

andres3 said:

sandman_6472 said:
About the handicapped placards, I have one, have had one since my on the job accident back in 2005. I use it and don't feel ashamed in the least to be honest. I walk with a cane 100% of the time and walking any distance can be very painful for me. My pain doctor is a nice guy but a no nonsense guy also, he knows [non-permissible content removed] when he sees it. He suggested that I get the placard after my accident because he could see how painful and difficult walking was for me.
No one has ever said a word to me when they see me exit my vehicle and walk with my cane but one lady in the supermarket actually told me I didn't need a cane and to believe in G-d and he would make sure I didn't use it anymore. Not sure if she was kidding or what!
I understand some folks do abuse the use of their placard but some ailments aren't seen from the get go, so don't throw out the baby with the bath water here as some things aren't what they seem sometimes!!
And about Carfaxes, my Golf will have one if they indeed fix it from last weeks accident. And I am very unhappy that this really could happen! I did nothing wrong and as a result of someone else's stupidity, I could get a vehicle back that's no longer in excellent shape and will bring less when I go to trade it because of this. Why should I lose money on it's value? It just really isn't fair and I should be compensated somehow for it's diminished value!!
Getting off my soap box now and using my cane to do so!

The Sandman :@
Need more people like you demanding to be made whole including diminished value. If enough people demand it as something normal, eventually it will be.

For me, this is an issue where if the insurance industry had any honor, they would all fire themselves and put people in charge that understand what being made whole is.

I have said it before, Diminished value is an unrealized loss that cannot be quantified until the vehicle is sold. Beyond that the longer you keep the vehicle and the more it depreciates the so call diminished value diminishes. So let me ask you this, if you get into an accident and you get $10K for diminished value and you keep the car for another 5, 6 or 7 years and when you trade it in you only realize $2K in diminished value will you give your insurance company the extra $8K back?

houdini1 · March 2018

Of course !

driver100 · March 2018

explorerx4 said:
@driver100,
How big a travel trailer? Pop up?

Not a pop up...he did that when the kids were small. My guess would be medium size, not really small, but not the really large ones. Wants to be able to haul it with an SUV.

driver100 · March 2018

tbirdmarco said:
Driver 100 I hope out of those choices your brother find something that suits him best without getting a huge huge sport utility vehicle or big pick up truck which it seems like from what you posted he does not want at all

I do too Marco. We went to dinner with a friends and they bring a trailer to Florida each year, using their F-150. He said, the way they use it, it gets them here and then they can live in it for 5 or 6 months. But, to take it on the road all the time would get boring pretty fast. There is only so much sight seeing and driving you would want to do. He said, it would be better to rent one and try it....before buying. He also said repairs are constant and can be costly. they make them lighter all the time, and they take a lot of abuse when traveling a lot.

I'll have to let my brother know.

explorerx4 · March 2018

@driver100,
I would have them look at a Durango or Tahoe. They have longer wheelbases than a JGC, close to a Q7 in overall size, a lot cheaper and proven drivetrains.

stickguy · March 2018

I was going to suggest a Hemi Durango too, but Explorer beat me to it.

venture · March 2018

thebean said:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WmPpry8JiK0

This Corvair film was on Turner Classic Movies the other night. I actually remember this playing at our local Chevy dealer when I was really young. They had it playing on a projector on a pull-up screen in the corner of the showroom. Man, I feel old

Do you remember seeing them being driven around with the plexiglass engine cover before they were officially released?

jmonroe · March 2018

thebean said:
Fiat - Fix It Again Tony

Pontiac - @isellhondas, if it's the one I'm familiar with, yes it's reeeeaaallly bad.

We'll be the judge of that. Don't be a chicken, so go ahead and tell us. There hasn't been a MOD in here all day.

Don't worry, if you get dinged you'll have back-up. We'll tell them @driver100 put you up to it.

jmonroe

jmonroe · March 2018

explorerx4 said:
After not paying attention to the master bath ceiling for about 20 years, I started patching it last night.
It seem to like the attention, I thought I was ready to prime it 3 times so far, but I keep finding more spots that need touching up.

I need to stop obsessing about it not being perfect and put some paint on it.

You got that right. You better show some real progress before Mrs. Explorer gets home.

jmonroe

roadburner · March 2018

I came from a 100% domestic family; mostly Chevrolets and Fords. That said, I've owned two Fords, one Chevrolet and two Buicks. Before I bought the 2er I looked at a Camaro SS 1LE, a Challenger SRT8, and a Mustang GT Perf. Pkg. I think I'll always have a Wrangler in the garage, but as for any other domestics I'd say a GT350 is about the only current domestic I'd consider.

tbirdmarco · March 2018

Driver 100 I didn’t even think of those factors but yes true with the trailer go tell him to check out a Durango little longer will bees helps posters above have a point there along with the others mentioned above

tbirdmarco · March 2018

Three Monro how was dinner? Ready for another story ha ha Ha

driver100 · March 2018

explorerx4 said:
@driver100,
I would have them look at a Durango or Tahoe. They have longer wheelbases than a JGC, close to a Q7 in overall size, a lot cheaper and proven drivetrains.

Thanks...I will definitely mention them explorer. They would be good comparisons. I think it would be a waste getting an X7 our Audi Q7....how much handling and feel of the road do you get towing a trailer?

driver100 · March 2018

stickguy said:
I was going to suggest a Hemi Durango too, but Explorer beat me to it.

That's 2 for the Durango.

driver100 · March 2018

tbirdmarco said:
Driver 100 I didn’t even think of those factors but yes true with the trailer go tell him to check out a Durango little longer will bees helps posters above have a point there along with the others mentioned above

3 for the Durango....I didn't even know they still had Durangos.

driver100 · March 2018

jmonroe said:

thebean said:
Fiat - Fix It Again Tony

Pontiac - @isellhondas, if it's the one I'm familiar with, yes it's reeeeaaallly bad.
We'll be the judge of that. Don't be a chicken, so go ahead and tell us. There hasn't been a MOD in here all day.

Don't worry, if you get dinged you'll have back-up. We'll tell them @driver100 put you up to it.

jmonroe

Don't bother...I've had enough problems in the last while. I think it is time for JMonroe to write one of his extra long bedtime stories that can put me to sleep. JM has been slacking off, Andre has produced a lot more than he has today.

jmonroe · March 2018

driver100 said:

jmonroe said:

thebean said:
Fiat - Fix It Again Tony

Pontiac - @isellhondas, if it's the one I'm familiar with, yes it's reeeeaaallly bad.
We'll be the judge of that. Don't be a chicken, so go ahead and tell us. There hasn't been a MOD in here all day.

Don't worry, if you get dinged you'll have back-up. We'll tell them @driver100 put you up to it.

jmonroe
Don't bother...I've had enough problems in the last while. I think it is time for JMonroe to write one of his extra long bedtime stories that can put me to sleep. JM has been slacking off, Andre has produced a lot more than he has today.

I could have really laid it on when I told @explorerx4 to start humping it with his bathroom painting but I went easy on you guys because you'll lose an hour of sleep tonight.

I really do have feelings for you guys but you probably don't appreciate my concerns.

jmonroe

stickguy · March 2018

all your discussions about plumbing got me motivated. We have a drain off the furnace that is a PVC pipe that drained into the sump pump hole. Recently while popping off the cover, which meant pushing aside the pipe, it decided to snap in the middle. Oops. I temporarily put the end over a pail, figuring without AC, there would not be any water coming out. Boy was I wrong. Tons came out, filling up a good size bucket quick. So, figured I should repair the pipe.

so, off to Lowes. I considered getting some pipe and fittings (needed some elbows), a cutter tool, cleaner and glue bottles. Since I had none of it, never having done any PVC work before. instead of spending all the money, to recreate a dumb idea, I got a 6' long hose (bilge hose) that nicely slid over the pipe left, and easily snaked around to the hole in the sump cover. and now when I need to get that off, I can move the hose easily without breaking anything.'

JM might be banging his head against the wall right now, but I am happy with my inexpensive, but highly practical, solution. Actually looks like how it should have been all along.

thebean · March 2018

venture said:

thebean said:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WmPpry8JiK0

This Corvair film was on Turner Classic Movies the other night. I actually remember this playing at our local Chevy dealer when I was really young. They had it playing on a projector on a pull-up screen in the corner of the showroom. Man, I feel old
Do you remember seeing them being driven around with the plexiglass engine cover before they were officially released?

No, I have never heard of that before. That's really interesting and a great marketing idea. This is why I love these Edmunds forums - what a wealth of knowledge.

thebean · March 2018

jmonroe said:

thebean said:
Fiat - Fix It Again Tony

Pontiac - @isellhondas, if it's the one I'm familiar with, yes it's reeeeaaallly bad.
We'll be the judge of that. Don't be a chicken, so go ahead and tell us. There hasn't been a MOD in here all day.

Don't worry, if you get dinged you'll have back-up. We'll tell them @driver100 put you up to it.

jmonroe

No, no, no. If @isellhondas is thinking about the one I'm thinking of, it ain't gonna come from me. Trust me - you don't want to hear it.

jmonroe · March 2018

stickguy said:
all your discussions about plumbing got me motivated. We have a drain off the furnace that is a PVC pipe that drained into the sump pump hole. Recently while popping off the cover, which meant pushing aside the pipe, it decided to snap in the middle. Oops. I temporarily put the end over a pail, figuring without AC, there would not be any water coming out. Boy was I wrong. Tons came out, filling up a good size bucket quick. So, figured I should repair the pipe.

so, off to Lowes. I considered getting some pipe and fittings (needed some elbows), a cutter tool, cleaner and glue bottles. Since I had none of it, never having done any PVC work before. instead of spending all the money, to recreate a dumb idea, I got a 6' long hose (bilge hose) that nicely slid over the pipe left, and easily snaked around to the hole in the sump cover. and now when I need to get that off, I can move the hose easily without breaking anything.'

JM might be banging his head against the wall right now, but I am happy with my inexpensive, but highly practical, solution. Actually looks like how it should have been all along.

C'mon man, I ain't the hard@ss you think I am.

There is nothing wrong with ingenuity. It sounds like the flexible hose is the way it should have been done to start with. The original installer probably did it the way he did it because that is how he had always seen it done. Makes you wonder why the so called professionals can't think out of the box.

I nominate @stickguy the "Plumber of the Night" award for getting something done before we get to bed and lose an hour of sleep.

jmonroe

jmonroe · March 2018

thebean said:

jmonroe said:

thebean said:
Fiat - Fix It Again Tony

Pontiac - @isellhondas, if it's the one I'm familiar with, yes it's reeeeaaallly bad.
We'll be the judge of that. Don't be a chicken, so go ahead and tell us. There hasn't been a MOD in here all day.

Don't worry, if you get dinged you'll have back-up. We'll tell them @driver100 put you up to it.

jmonroe
No, no, no. If @isellhondas is thinking about the one I'm thinking of, it ain't gonna come from me. Trust me - you don't want to hear it.

Since @isellhondas has gone soft lately, I thought you had some (you know what I mean) but I guess you don't.

jmonroe

thebean · March 2018

jmonroe said:

thebean said:

jmonroe said:

thebean said:
Fiat - Fix It Again Tony

Pontiac - @isellhondas, if it's the one I'm familiar with, yes it's reeeeaaallly bad.
We'll be the judge of that. Don't be a chicken, so go ahead and tell us. There hasn't been a MOD in here all day.

Don't worry, if you get dinged you'll have back-up. We'll tell them @driver100 put you up to it.

jmonroe
No, no, no. If @isellhondas is thinking about the one I'm thinking of, it ain't gonna come from me. Trust me - you don't want to hear it.
Since @isellhondas has gone soft lately, I thought you had some (you know what I mean) but I guess you don't.

jmonroe

Shoot, I freely admit I have no testicular fortitude. Never have.

dino001 · March 2018

andres3 said:

You mean the Fusion Sport or Chevy SS sedans don't do it for you? As to coupes, it's Camaro and Mustang. Ultimately the Corvette. I'll take a Corvette under warranty.

Does any if them have a rear hatch and four/five seats? Eeeeee..... no. If Fusion came as a wagon/hatchback, then maybe. Corvette is just too low. May be great as a third car, not as primary transportation (second would be a truck). But if I could have two or three vehicles, I’d look for completely different types. If it can be only one, it has to be a five door wagon, or grand touring/coupe.

jmonroe · March 2018

thebean said:

jmonroe said:

thebean said:

jmonroe said:

thebean said:
Fiat - Fix It Again Tony

Pontiac - @isellhondas, if it's the one I'm familiar with, yes it's reeeeaaallly bad.
We'll be the judge of that. Don't be a chicken, so go ahead and tell us. There hasn't been a MOD in here all day.

Don't worry, if you get dinged you'll have back-up. We'll tell them @driver100 put you up to it.

jmonroe
No, no, no. If @isellhondas is thinking about the one I'm thinking of, it ain't gonna come from me. Trust me - you don't want to hear it.
Since @isellhondas has gone soft lately, I thought you had some (you know what I mean) but I guess you don't.

jmonroe
Shoot, I freely admit I have no testicular fortitude. Never have.

That's a real shame.

I guess we'll have to see if @isellhondas can man-up.

jmonroe

isellhondas · March 2018

snakeweasel said:

thebean said:
Fiat - Fix It Again Tony

Pontiac - @isellhondas, if it's the one I'm familiar with, yes it's reeeeaaallly bad.
Puts Out Noxious Toxins In All Cities?

No, that wasn't it. I like yours better!

tjc78 · March 2018

stickguy said:

all your discussions about plumbing got me motivated. We have a drain off the furnace that is a PVC pipe that drained into the sump pump hole. Recently while popping off the cover, which meant pushing aside the pipe, it decided to snap in the middle. Oops. I temporarily put the end over a pail, figuring without AC, there would not be any water coming out. Boy was I wrong. Tons came out, filling up a good size bucket quick. So, figured I should repair the pipe. so, off to Lowes. I considered getting some pipe and fittings (needed some elbows), a cutter tool, cleaner and glue bottles. Since I had none of it, never having done any PVC work before. instead of spending all the money, to recreate a dumb idea, I got a 6' long hose (bilge hose) that nicely slid over the pipe left, and easily snaked around to the hole in the sump cover. and now when I need to get that off, I can move the hose easily without breaking anything.' JM might be banging his head against the wall right now, but I am happy with my inexpensive, but highly practical, solution. Actually looks like how it should have been all along.

You must have a newer high efficiency heater. My old heater vented through the roof with no condensation line. The new one, vents through a PVC pipe out the basement wall and has a condensation line. The pump runs every couple cycles in the winter. Much more in the summer.

One thing I don’t like about my install is that the old condensation pump had a pipe that went right outside. The new one drains to the sump pump crock. So I have one pump that moves the water to the crock and then another to get it outside. Not quite sure why they did it that way but I wasn’t home when they did it and didn’t notice until construction was basically done.

sb55 · March 2018

driver100 said:
My younger brother is thinking of buying a trailer to take on trips....one you live in. He doesn't want a big RV, he has rented them and they are hard to take into town. He has a few choices, but, this part of his email had some interesting observations. Towing a trailer is not what I would want to do, but they are thinking about it.

Any thoughts are welcome. The part about the VW diesels is interesting;

So we started looking at small travel trailers and a tow vehicle that could replace the RDX. Thus we were at the BMW dealer checking out the X5. We got fed and informed, but because of the reception not too far at looking at the X5s. There aren't many choices in SUVs that are suitable for towing a trailer - it's mostly trucks now or the giants like Suburban, Expedition, Land Rover.

The SUVs we're considering are X5, Mercedes ML, Audi Q7, Jeep Grand Cherokee, VW Touareg. The BMW, M-B and Audi are pricey. The Audi and the Touareg are an interesting story. The diesel versions are the better choice for towing, but there's issues. When the VW diesel scandal hit in fall 2015 VW placed all the diesel Touaregs and Q7s on hold. So there were lots of 2015s and 2016s that have been in storage for 3 1/2 years. They now have a software fix for the engine and can sell them and VW puts new tires, maybe batteries possibly other components on them. Its uncertain whether all dealers would have changed oil, run engines, etc. during the time they were in storage. They're now selling them at a discount, but doesn't seem like it's enough for a 3+ year old car, with a tarnished history and an engine that VW isn't selling any longer. Apparently none of the manufacturers are selling that type of diesel (at least in North America any longer. I've heard part of the problem is because of fuel and oil issues and meeting environment laws in North America. It's surprising the VW would be in that category to begin with but they're rated the highest of the bunch for towing capability - 7700 lbs!

The Grand Cherokee may be the best compromise. They have a lot of positives in reviews, very good safety ratings, are quite nicely appointed and aren't bad to drive for that type of vehicle - its definitely NOT an E-class! but maybe not far off from the ML. They're a little old-school - power is from a 5.7 Litre Hemi V8. I'd prefer a 6 cylinder turbo, but I guess the V8 has some positives - less to go wrong, easier/cheaper to repair and more likely to find someone to fix it in "middle of nowhere North America". They also run on regular gas, so they'd have to use more than 20% more fuel to be more expensive than the cars using premium. By the way Jeep also discontinued it's 6 cylinder turbo diesel along with the German manufacturers.

So there it is....any comments?

I do tow and have some knowledge. I suggest that they pick the camper first. Or at least, settle on the rough size, gross weight and hitch weight. A lot of times the GVW of the tow vehicle will be compromised due to the hitch weight of the trailer. They may find that they would have to compromise on the trailer if they got the wrong tow vehicle.

driver100 · March 2018

sb55 said:

driver100 said:
My younger brother is thinking of buying a trailer to take on trips....one you live in. He doesn't want a big RV, he has rented them and they are hard to take into town. He has a few choices, but, this part of his email had some interesting observations. Towing a trailer is not what I would want to do, but they are thinking about it.

Any thoughts are welcome. The part about the VW diesels is interesting;

So we started looking at small travel trailers and a tow vehicle that could replace the RDX. Thus we were at the BMW dealer checking out the X5. We got fed and informed, but because of the reception not too far at looking at the X5s. There aren't many choices in SUVs that are suitable for towing a trailer - it's mostly trucks now or the giants like Suburban, Expedition, Land Rover.

The SUVs we're considering are X5, Mercedes ML, Audi Q7, Jeep Grand Cherokee, VW Touareg. The BMW, M-B and Audi are pricey. The Audi and the Touareg are an interesting story. The diesel versions are the better choice for towing, but there's issues. When the VW diesel scandal hit in fall 2015 VW placed all the diesel Touaregs and Q7s on hold. So there were lots of 2015s and 2016s that have been in storage for 3 1/2 years. They now have a software fix for the engine and can sell them and VW puts new tires, maybe batteries possibly other components on them. Its uncertain whether all dealers would have changed oil, run engines, etc. during the time they were in storage. They're now selling them at a discount, but doesn't seem like it's enough for a 3+ year old car, with a tarnished history and an engine that VW isn't selling any longer. Apparently none of the manufacturers are selling that type of diesel (at least in North America any longer. I've heard part of the problem is because of fuel and oil issues and meeting environment laws in North America. It's surprising the VW would be in that category to begin with but they're rated the highest of the bunch for towing capability - 7700 lbs!

The Grand Cherokee may be the best compromise. They have a lot of positives in reviews, very good safety ratings, are quite nicely appointed and aren't bad to drive for that type of vehicle - its definitely NOT an E-class! but maybe not far off from the ML. They're a little old-school - power is from a 5.7 Litre Hemi V8. I'd prefer a 6 cylinder turbo, but I guess the V8 has some positives - less to go wrong, easier/cheaper to repair and more likely to find someone to fix it in "middle of nowhere North America". They also run on regular gas, so they'd have to use more than 20% more fuel to be more expensive than the cars using premium. By the way Jeep also discontinued it's 6 cylinder turbo diesel along with the German manufacturers.

So there it is....any comments?
I do tow and have some knowledge. I suggest that they pick the camper first. Or at least, settle on the rough size, gross weight and hitch weight. A lot of times the GVW of the tow vehicle will be compromised due to the hitch weight of the trailer. They may find that they would have to compromise on the trailer if they got the wrong tow vehicle.

Excellent point sb55. I will let my brother know that.

I asked a friend who has that kind of trailer what he thought of my brothers plan. This fellow has a trailer, but he brings it to Florida every year, uses it for 5 or 6 months, then goes back. I said, my brother just plans to travel in it.....going around the country. He thought it would end up being an expensive toy, because you will get tired of looking at attractions and driving so much....with a trailer. Do you have any thoughts about that?

driver100 · March 2018

I tried to set the clock ahead on the C250 last night....couldn't do it.
This morning I have to go out and look it up in the manual....once again.
This happens every time.

driver100 · March 2018

Drivers rule about buying something like a trailer;

If it is going to be used infrequently, and you aren't sure...you are better off renting or leasing it.

Once I bought a little Laser type sailboat. I thought it would be nice to lie on it and read a book. I quickly found out you had to be working at it constantly. Getting it to the dock correctly is not easy. They can tip over suddenly and you could drown. But, what I didn't think about was I wanted to put it on the roof of the car to take it to the lake, and home again. OK if I had a friend, but couldn't do it alone. So, I bought a trailer. I had to get a license for the trailer and insurance. Had to hook it up including lights each time I used it. Then I had to pay to store the trailer.

Then I realized, for the 4 or 5 times I went sailing I was better off going to the lake and renting a sailboat for a few hours. This became a valuable lesson for life.

If it is expensive, if you don't use it a lot, if you aren't sure it is for you....rent - don't buy!

qbrozen · March 2018

andres3 said:

xwesx said:

No power at our house since 6:30 last night. This sucks.
Man, that's no fun. I imagine such outages are pretty unusual around there, too. We once had an outage for nearly four days, but I think that's the longest I've experienced. Thankfully, weather outside was hovering around freezing at the time, so the temp inside the house was still at about 55 degrees when the power finally did come back on. I almost broke out the generator on that one!

We had about 5 days without when Sandy came through. I had a little generator at that house. Getting gas for it was an adventure at that time, though.

It has now been 48 hrs and JCP&L still has no solid timeframe for fixing the outages, so I borrowed a natural gas genny from a nearby friend and spent today hooking it up. It is only 5500 watts but I'm impressed with what it is operating at the moment: 2 furnaces, well pump, 2 fridges, a freezer, and several lights.
How do you avoid a "brown-out" when overloading a generator? Will it just cut power if you overload it?

On the one I was using, it has its own GFI that we did trip when the one of the kids performed an unauthorized toilet flush while the furnaces and fridges were running.

oldfarmer50 · March 2018

qbrozen said:

andres3 said:

qbrozen said:

xwesx said:

qbrozen said:
No power at our house since 6:30 last night. This sucks.
Man, that's no fun. I imagine such outages are pretty unusual around there, too.

We once had an outage for nearly four days, but I think that's the longest I've experienced. Thankfully, weather outside was hovering around freezing at the time, so the temp inside the house was still at about 55 degrees when the power finally did come back on. I almost broke out the generator on that one!

We had about 5 days without when Sandy came through. I had a little generator at that house. Getting gas for it was an adventure at that time, though.

It has now been 48 hrs and JCP&L still has no solid timeframe for fixing the outages, so I borrowed a natural gas genny from a nearby friend and spent today hooking it up. It is only 5500 watts but I'm impressed with what it is operating at the moment: 2 furnaces, well pump, 2 fridges, a freezer, and several lights.
How do you avoid a "brown-out" when overloading a generator? Will it just cut power if you overload it?

On the one I was using, it has its own GFI that we did trip when the one of the kids performed an unauthorized toilet flush while the furnaces and fridges were running.

You have an electric toilet? I'm impressed.

tjc78 · March 2018

I can’t tell if you are joking or not, but I am pretty sure that flushing the toilet makes his well pump come on.

qbrozen · March 2018

Pretty sure he was joking. Haha.

imidazol97 · March 2018

stickguy said:
JM might be banging his head against the wall right now, but I am happy with my inexpensive, but highly practical, solution. Actually looks like how it should have been all along.

I wonder if there's a code calling for the pvc? And the PVC is more aesthetically pleasing to a plumber when he looks at it.

tbirdmarco · March 2018

Yes driver 103 for the Durango keep us updated I want your younger brother and stop doing in the end

tbirdmarco · March 2018

Very nice stick and I don’t you got some plumbing work done in your basement cool cool turned out awesome glad to hear

tbirdmarco · March 2018

Stick guy did your daughters boyfriend and up getting his new truck on Friday?

cdnpinhead · March 2018

tjc78 said:
So I have one pump that moves the water to the crock and then another to get it outside; Not quite sure why they did it that way but I wasn’t home when they did it and didn’t notice until construction was basically done.

I have a high-efficiency heating boiler up at our cabin (at 7500'), and it originally drained outside, but when the weather gets well below freezing and stays there, it freezes up. Now I collect it in the crawl space where it rarely gets below 40 deg, and all is well.

tbirdmarco · March 2018

J Munro I was waiting for that bedtime story ha ha Ha what happened ha ha Ha

jmonroe · March 2018

tbirdmarco said:
J Munro I was waiting for that bedtime story ha ha Ha what happened ha ha Ha

I fell asleep before I hit the Post Comment button.

You guys are going to have to find a way to fall asleep on your own. What do I look like, a bed time story teller or what? :@

jmonroe

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