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THe NAC Lots-O-BFG KO2 Thread
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vetteboy
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The natural gas requires electricity (it's a forced-vent furnace) but the coal doesn't give a ****. It's just a pain in the ass to get started so I like to keep it going continuously to both supplement the NG furnace and be on 'standby' if the power ever goes out. And yes, it's awesome sitting down in the living room after working outside in this stuff. Also very glad I decided to build a new coal bin in the basement vs. the outdoor one, that'd suck right about now.
I bought, but haven't yet installed, an on-demand NG water heater...the electric one is costing me ~$50-60 a month by itself, and the NG unit was $420, so in theory it should pay for itself within a year once I get it installed. It also requires electricity but it's a very minimal draw; with a car battery and an inverter I should be able to run it for the length of any power outage I've ever lived through.
Just converted the kitchen range over to NG as well so in the absence of power I can still cook stuff too. :flame:
I left a big-ass T just after the gas meter to allow future plumbing for garage heat, a BBQ grill, and a NG generator. I already had the service inspected and all the permits closed out so any additions to it I can do myself at this point.
The natural gas requires electricity (it's a forced-vent furnace) but the coal doesn't give a ****. It's just a pain in the ass to get started so I like to keep it going continuously to both supplement the NG furnace and be on 'standby' if the power ever goes out. And yes, it's awesome sitting down in the living room after working outside in this stuff. Also very glad I decided to build a new coal bin in the basement vs. the outdoor one, that'd suck right about now.
I bought, but haven't yet installed, an on-demand NG water heater...the electric one is costing me ~$50-60 a month by itself, and the NG unit was $420, so in theory it should pay for itself within a year once I get it installed. It also requires electricity but it's a very minimal draw; with a car battery and an inverter I should be able to run it for the length of any power outage I've ever lived through.
Just converted the kitchen range over to NG as well so in the absence of power I can still cook stuff too. :flame:
I left a big-ass T just after the gas meter to allow future plumbing for garage heat, a BBQ grill, and a NG generator. I already had the service inspected and all the permits closed out so any additions to it I can do myself at this point.
vetteboy
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asp
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- Westport, MA
Re: THe NAC Lots-O-Post Thread
I've got the power-issue covered. My old place had NG. Lost power enough times there to say screw it and buy a generator shortly after moving here which, now that I have it, I'm guaranteed not to need.
Whoah, we have an electric water heater. Our entire electricity bill is less than your water heater usage.
I've got the power-issue covered. My old place had NG. Lost power enough times there to say screw it and buy a generator shortly after moving here which, now that I have it, I'm guaranteed not to need.
Whoah, we have an electric water heater. Our entire electricity bill is less than your water heater usage.
vetteboy
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What size heater?
Mine's enormous, there were 8+ people living in this house prior to me. Way too big for what I need now. Plus the basement is not well-insulated at all (I can probably fix that) so it's fighting a big battle just maintaining temp on its own. I figure the on-demand unit is a good compromise between saving money and allowing for future usage/resale (I got a bigger unit than I needed because the initial cost wasn't much higher and it's only a factor when you're using the thing anyway). Likewise the refrigerator is really big, but that's a good thing.
At my old house with a NG water heater (standard tank) my electric was usually under $30/month unless I was running the A/C units.
What size heater?
Mine's enormous, there were 8+ people living in this house prior to me. Way too big for what I need now. Plus the basement is not well-insulated at all (I can probably fix that) so it's fighting a big battle just maintaining temp on its own. I figure the on-demand unit is a good compromise between saving money and allowing for future usage/resale (I got a bigger unit than I needed because the initial cost wasn't much higher and it's only a factor when you're using the thing anyway). Likewise the refrigerator is really big, but that's a good thing.
At my old house with a NG water heater (standard tank) my electric was usually under $30/month unless I was running the A/C units.
5spd_xj
<<the good ol days
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Re: THe NAC Lots-O-Post Thread
so you're proud to be part of a group of pansies.
to each his own...
:laugh3:
Good enough for my boss to give us the day off.
so you're proud to be part of a group of pansies.
to each his own...
:laugh3:
MoparManiac
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No issues here. We have about 10".
Made my generator cord yesterday with 15ft 10/4 SJOOW. I have an old Coleman 7kw unit.
Tomorrow my buddy Nick is coming up to see the place and help me move the generator outlet over near the garage door.
Time to go snowblow and shovel.
No issues here. We have about 10".
Made my generator cord yesterday with 15ft 10/4 SJOOW. I have an old Coleman 7kw unit.
Tomorrow my buddy Nick is coming up to see the place and help me move the generator outlet over near the garage door.
Time to go snowblow and shovel.
asp
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Re: THe NAC Lots-O-Post Thread
Standard size. 80 gal I think? And it's on the [strike]first[/strike] only floor, not a cold basement or similar.
Fridge is small here
Fitting all of the venison into the freezer was tricky.
So uh, what's the code for strikethrough on this forum?
Standard size. 80 gal I think? And it's on the [strike]first[/strike] only floor, not a cold basement or similar.
Fridge is small here
Fitting all of the venison into the freezer was tricky.So uh, what's the code for strikethrough on this forum?
MoparManiac
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Re: THe NAC Lots-O-Post Thread
We also met one of our neighbors last night.
Guy is an older engineer that traveled a lot and worked for a bunch of companies.
His wife is German and had a bunch of cool stories and was a ski instructor at one of the nearby places up until this year.
Ate some Moroccan pastry things he made. They were bomb.
We also met one of our neighbors last night.
Guy is an older engineer that traveled a lot and worked for a bunch of companies.
His wife is German and had a bunch of cool stories and was a ski instructor at one of the nearby places up until this year.
Ate some Moroccan pastry things he made. They were bomb.
vetteboy
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Re: THe NAC Lots-O-Post Thread
Got the driveway done. New skill acquired: steering the tractor using only the rear wheel brakes because the front tires are off the ground in order to keep the bucket planted.
Got the driveway done. New skill acquired: steering the tractor using only the rear wheel brakes because the front tires are off the ground in order to keep the bucket planted.
Re: THe NAC Lots-O-Post Thread
Sounds like you need a heavier tractor.
My ice rink of a driveway is done. We got about 10" is well. Thankfully it is so cold 'cause if this was heavy wet stuff I am not sure how far I'd be able to push it.
I really might see if my hockey skates still fit and go for a skate. My driveway really is that icy and smooth. :laugh:
Got the driveway done. New skill acquired: steering the tractor using only the rear wheel brakes because the front tires are off the ground in order to keep the bucket planted.
Sounds like you need a heavier tractor.
My ice rink of a driveway is done. We got about 10" is well. Thankfully it is so cold 'cause if this was heavy wet stuff I am not sure how far I'd be able to push it.
I really might see if my hockey skates still fit and go for a skate. My driveway really is that icy and smooth. :laugh:
vetteboy
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Re: THe NAC Lots-O-Post Thread
Not mine but this is the same one I have, in the same configuration:
Trying to push snow with a loader bucket isn't the most efficient way of gettin shit done, but it works.
Keeping half an eye out for cool 3-point attachments for it but with the amount of weather I actually get here I probably have better things to spend money on.
Like heim joints. There goes $400 for all my steering hardware...including the top discount level from FK...
Sounds like you need a heavier tractor.
Not mine but this is the same one I have, in the same configuration:
Trying to push snow with a loader bucket isn't the most efficient way of gettin shit done, but it works.
Keeping half an eye out for cool 3-point attachments for it but with the amount of weather I actually get here I probably have better things to spend money on.
Like heim joints. There goes $400 for all my steering hardware...including the top discount level from FK...
Re: THe NAC Lots-O-Post Thread
**** that too cold, im not wanting to go out to shovel and clear off the truckSounds like you need a heavier tractor.
My ice rink of a driveway is done. We got about 10" is well. Thankfully it is so cold 'cause if this was heavy wet stuff I am not sure how far I'd be able to push it.
I really might see if my hockey skates still fit and go for a skate. My driveway really is that icy and smooth. :laugh:
Olympus Off Road
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I just keep running over the snow til its packed flat lol.
I just keep running over the snow til its packed flat lol.
foxwar71
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- Foxboro, MA
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HID's are still in china son, cant race till i get them
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- Central Maine
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That's how I plow when using a full size loader, trick is to push down until front wheels are just off the ground so you can get traction quick if needed, spent 5 hours this morning doing it
Got the driveway done. New skill acquired: steering the tractor using only the rear wheel brakes because the front tires are off the ground in order to keep the bucket planted.
That's how I plow when using a full size loader, trick is to push down until front wheels are just off the ground so you can get traction quick if needed, spent 5 hours this morning doing it
foxwar71
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Glow plugs, HA!!!!
Glow plugs, HA!!!!
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