JohnJ
Elio Addict
This is all very interesting, but where's my damn Elio? 
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Diy Hands On Projects
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Mel
Elio Addict
To quote Lefty Frizzell, 1965,....... "Well she's gone, gone, gone. Gone, gone, gone. Crying won't bring her back!"This is all very interesting, but where's my damn Elio?
Sonoran Sam
Elio Addict
I thought I would just post something in the DIY thread, as the forum has been a bit quiet, lately.This is all very interesting, but where's my damn Elio?
When you have an older home its a never ending string of projects. Being cheap, I try to use up what I have in stock -- before spending any money. I had an unopened tube of automotive seam sealer from another project and some scrap metal (roof flashing type metal) in stock. Being this is a static application, I thought welding on a patch was overkill (plus I'm a horrible welder), so "gluing" it made sense (to me). I'll coat the inside of the pan with the appropriate "cooler coating" and hope for the best.
We save quite a bit of money on electricity by running an Evaporative Cooler over the Air Conditioner. My "MasterCool" uses about 75% to 85% less electricity than my A/C unit. It does require a bit more cleaning than an A/C unit, but I like "little projects" during the summer -- keeps me out of trouble (LOL).
As for Elio -- I'm afraid I'm going to have to agree with @Mel -- gone!!
I had hopes for the BEX Mongrel, but those are fading. After 3 months of no posts/activity from Mark, I really don't know what to think.
Next project -- change the oil in my girlfriend's car. She loves that old Dodge!!
I wish I could use swamp coolers here in Kentucky, but the humidity precludes such notions.
Mel
Elio Addict
Yeah, Swamp coolers are HELL on tools!
Sonoran Sam
Elio Addict
My garage isn't cooled in any way (other than an old box fan). During the summer, I have to get chores/projects done very early in the morning (before it gets too hot).
I do like Swamp/Evaporative cooling in the house, as it exchanges the air and you get fresh cool(ish) air. The house doesn't get cold-cold like an air conditioner, but its pretty good. Both my girlfriend and I sleep better with the fresh air circulating.
I do like Swamp/Evaporative cooling in the house, as it exchanges the air and you get fresh cool(ish) air. The house doesn't get cold-cold like an air conditioner, but its pretty good. Both my girlfriend and I sleep better with the fresh air circulating.
LillyMayPatterson #1685 & #5648
Elio Addict
No new projects here. I certainly not building anything. My new car has been in the mechanic shop for over a month, but it might be ready to ride TODAY! Something about water being in the oil and oil being in the water place. I learn on YouTube it is a plastic intake valve. I tried to explain it to the mechanic. It is a common problem with the old Grand Marquies. Now, I believe that was what killed my last one. YEA, I'm excited to be independent on the hubby to take me out to the dollar general store, etc. I miss visiting with my girlfriends. My second girl goat died Thursday, on my 20th wedding anniversary. Both girls were too old to get pregnant, so I am lucky to have at least one milk goat, for the first time in three years. Making mozzarella again two - three times a week. I still have 3 year old stuff in freezer. It is still very good, and we are using it up for everything, even oatmeal and scrambled eggs. Oh, I got my teeth pulled two weeks ago. TMI but I am getting dentures. Something without buck teeth. I'm excited about that.
Keep it up Sam. I'm pulling for ya.
Keep it up Sam. I'm pulling for ya.
Sonoran Sam
Elio Addict
I've been chasing a very intermittent EVAP leak on my girlfriend's car. I've replaced the gas cap and wanted to do a visual inspection of the whole EVAP system. In doing some research, I found out others are having issues with a leak detection pump. So I crawled underneath just to see what I could see. I found these two broken plastic hose clamps on the leak detection pump hoses. I don't know if these could have been the problem or not, but I replaced them with metal hose (jubilee) clamps.
We'll see if the code comes back or not. I've got some time to play with this issue, as we have about 18 months before the car has to go back through emissions testing for tag renewal.
We'll see if the code comes back or not. I've got some time to play with this issue, as we have about 18 months before the car has to go back through emissions testing for tag renewal.
LillyMayPatterson #1685 & #5648
Elio Addict
Wow, who would of thought, little plastic parts would wear out, lol. My 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is running great. Knock on wood. Pamela is doing great. I am putting up 2 - 3 pounds of mozzarella a week. Life is great, here at the hobby farm.
Sonoran Sam
Elio Addict
Today's project was changing the oil on my Motorcycle. When I worked, I commuted on my trusty stead, as motorcyclists were allowed to use the HOV lanes as single riders. Also it gets 52-55 mpg, so that kept my commuting costs down quite a bit. Now I use it to run errands that are distant. I have one doctor that is just over an hour away, so it comes in handy when I have to go there.
