OT - What are you doing right now?

theyolksonyou

lousubcap said:

To ease the pain give this a listen.   You may want to acquire some super power.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-opxZJvIZ0 

There’s a local sign shop that puts up different “funny” things in their sign every few weeks.  Currently the sign for south bound traffic says, “I thought growing old would take longer.”   I can relate. 

lousubcap

I'm here to tell ya...the saying that life is like a roll of toilet paper, "The closer you get to the end, the faster it goes." Is so true.  
Never mind the collateral challenges.  
But grab the enjoyment at every opportunity.  Embrace the windows of opportunity and "don't look back, somethin might be gainin on ya."  That from that late great Leroy "Satchel" Paige.  
Edit: I am well clear of the big 4"O" deal by several O's and change.  Forward focus. You can't get it back.   

kl8ton

Power outage and storms.  Generators running! 

Battleborn

To be fair, I didn’t mean to project that I didn’t love. I absolutely do. There is no other place I would rather be than at home. I spend at least 40 hours a week dealing with “the public” and I love being with my wife not dealing with “the public”.

kl8ton

Getting gas for generators.  New estimated time of restoration is 430pm 

GrateEggspectations

kl8ton said:

Getting gas for generators.  New estimated time of restoration is 430pm 

Hope all are safe with the storms. 

We were without power 10 days a few months back and a generator is still on my shopping list. 

kl8ton

Power on!  One generator would NOT generate!  I'm sure it's simple.... it runs but the dual 30Amp breaker on it kept tripping immediately.  Had to pick and choose what to run.  Slushie machine drew the short straw.  Also AC was off. 

GrateEggspectations

@kl8ton

In a funny turn of events, I bought a little generator today. Nothing fancy, but a solid unit that meets my needs at a very good price. 

caliking

GrateEggspectations said:

@kl8ton

In a funny turn of events, I bought a little generator today. Nothing fancy, but a solid unit that meets my needs at a very good price. 

You’re crossing the streams! There’s another thread about buying things

After Icepocalypse, bought this one last fall - 
https://www.costco.com/firman-7500w-running--9400w-peak-tri-fuel-generator.product.100840185.html

Being able to run it on NG was the major draw. It’s a bit pricier than a smaller genny but it’s a great almost-whole-house option for the price, and without the maintenance plans, etc. that the bigger whole  house generators come with.

 

Acn

Wrecking SWMBO Jr’s childhood memories.

lousubcap

Thanks to the above generator posts I decided to fire mine up today.  I had not run it for maintenance or required in well over a year (I know, I know).  The one time it woulda been used was DEC 2021 but not here.  Did dodge a run a couple of weeks ago as most of the 'hood lost power for  around 17 hours.  Different and usually less reliable feeder for us but we had two outages each around 2.5 hours during that time.
BTW- it's 5,250 running watts and started (Briggs and Stratton engine) on the first pull.  Colour (nod) me impressed.  
It has some serious run time as it is 18 yo.  Longest stretch is 8+days 14 years ago.  Appreciate the push to make it happen.

GrateEggspectations

lousubcap said:

Thanks to the above generator posts I decided to fire mine up today.  I had not run it for maintenance or required in well over a year (I know, I know).  The one time it woulda been used was DEC 2021 but not here.  Did dodge a run a couple of weeks ago as most of the 'hood lost power for  around 17 hours.  Different and usually less reliable feeder for us but we had two outages each around 2.5 hours during that time.
BTW- it's 5,250 running watts and started (Briggs and Stratton engine) on the first pull.  Colour (nod) me impressed.  
It has some serious run time as it is 18 yo.  Longest stretch is 8+days 14 years ago.  Appreciate the push to make it happen.

That’s a hefty machine you got there. I like the B&S engines. Got an overpowered B&S snowblower on clearance about two years ago. Can do the driveway in minutes without breaking a sweat - a rare feat in our fierce winters! I am guessing you do not own one of their snowblowers. 🙂

Given I’m pretty new to the small engine game, is yearly maintenance just running it a few times yearly and changing oil once a season?

lousubcap

I am no small engine expert but I recall ideally around every 3-4 months with some run time works.  And the oil on a yearly basis, depending on run time works for me.
I'm sure our friends at google will correct my errors.  And you will get better info from small engine people here.  Paging @WeberWho and @nolaegghead off the top of my advanced age head.  

GrateEggspectations

@lousubcap

Thanks for that. Was just looking for a confirmation of my broad and general assumptions - I know you’re a big fan. 😂 Will seek further clarity via the Googz/instruction manual. 

JohnInCarolina

Spotted some of this in the grocery store today:



Who doesn’t like a shot of bourbon with their coffee, amirite?!?!?!?

GrateEggspectations

JohnInCarolina said:

Spotted some of this in the grocery store today:



Who doesn’t like a shot of bourbon with their coffee, amirite?!?!?!?

I feel like if you had read the fine print, it probably says “*bourbon not included.” Drink this and then infuse your own regular coffee with a shot and let us know how it comes out in the A/B wash. 

Ozzie_Isaac

Son is just finishing up his computer build.  These new ones can be pretty fancy.  I know nothing about the build, other than Crypto Crash made this possible.  All computer parts are about 30% of what they were a few months ago.

WeberWho

lousubcap said:

I am no small engine expert but I recall ideally around every 3-4 months with some run time works.  And the oil on a yearly basis, depending on run time works for me.
I'm sure our friends at google will correct my errors.  And you will get better info from small engine people here.  Paging @WeberWho and @nolaegghead off the top of my advanced age head.  

I wouldn't run anything but ethenol free gas through it for the amount it sits. I agree with @lousubcap with firing it up every 3-4 months. Just to keep things from drying out. Even if it's just for 5 minutes. Changing out oil will depend on how hard you use it. 

Just be careful about pulling the starter coil rope too hard on the Champion generator after a drinking a few beers while ice fishing. It might not recoil back. 

GrateEggspectations

WeberWho said:

lousubcap said:

I am no small engine expert but I recall ideally around every 3-4 months with some run time works.  And the oil on a yearly basis, depending on run time works for me.
I'm sure our friends at google will correct my errors.  And you will get better info from small engine people here.  Paging @WeberWho and @nolaegghead off the top of my advanced age head.  

I wouldn't run anything but ethenol free gas through it for the amount it sits. I agree with @lousubcap with firing it up every 3-4 months. Just to keep things from drying out. Even if it's just for 5 minutes. Changing out oil will depend on how hard you use it. 

Just be careful about pulling the starter coil rope too hard on the Champion generator after a drinking a few beers while ice fishing. It might not recoil back. 

Made me lol. 

My father, who has far more wisdom than I do, also recommended ethanol free gas. Also said to empty the gas for any extended periods. So I’m guessing I’ll store it empty and just add the fuel I need to run it quarterly or so. Thanks. 

WeberWho

GrateEggspectations said:

WeberWho said:

lousubcap said:

I am no small engine expert but I recall ideally around every 3-4 months with some run time works.  And the oil on a yearly basis, depending on run time works for me.
I'm sure our friends at google will correct my errors.  And you will get better info from small engine people here.  Paging @WeberWho and @nolaegghead off the top of my advanced age head.  

I wouldn't run anything but ethenol free gas through it for the amount it sits. I agree with @lousubcap with firing it up every 3-4 months. Just to keep things from drying out. Even if it's just for 5 minutes. Changing out oil will depend on how hard you use it. 

Just be careful about pulling the starter coil rope too hard on the Champion generator after a drinking a few beers while ice fishing. It might not recoil back. 

Made me lol. 

My father, who has far more wisdom than I do, also recommended ethanol free gas. Also said to empty the gas for any extended periods. So I’m guessing I’ll store it empty and just add the fuel I need to run it quarterly or so. Thanks. 

Running it dry for long storage is good. Ethenol free gas is key. I can tell you how many times I've left gas in my weed whip and stored for 6-7 months and will fire up no issue the following summer. No way that's happening with ethenol gas with the carb. 

lousubcap

If you don't want or desire to siphon any gas out of the tank after a run, then run it til it quits but if that's too hard shut the fuel cutoff valve and then run til it sputters to ensure there is no gas in the engine.  FWIW-

JohnfromKentucky

just bought a new hot water tank...and now waiting for plumber to call me tomorrow. ugh..love unexpected expenses (see thread "what are you drinking now")...though this old tank lasted 17 years!

pic of old tank

U_tarded

JohnfromKentucky said:

just bought a new hot water tank...and now waiting for plumber to call me tomorrow. ugh..love unexpected expenses (see thread "what are you drinking now")...though this old tank lasted 17 years!

pic of old tank

Just did this a few weeks ago at our house.  Good thing is the tap water here is like 80 degrees in the summer.  The bad, the brainchild who build our house made a “utility” closet and the drywall repair was a lot more than expected.  

theyolksonyou

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Ozzie_Isaac

JohnfromKentucky said:

just bought a new hot water tank...and now waiting for plumber to call me tomorrow. ugh..love unexpected expenses (see thread "what are you drinking now")...though this old tank lasted 17 years!

pic of old tank

Careful leaving that outside.  I lived near a town that required a permit to install a water heater.  The town code enforcement officers said that also meant a permit was required to replace one.  To get a permit it needed to be inspected by a union plumber.  It was not unheard of to fail inspection unless a union plumber had also been hired to install it.  So a simple water heater install became a very expensive and paperwork intensive process.

The code enforcement officers would drive around and see if any stray water heaters were seen being delivered or thrown out.  If it was, they would look for a permit.

johnmitchell

@JohnfromKentucky also beware of a HOA violation 😉

Ybabpmuts

JohnInCarolina said:

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Ozzie_Isaac said:

Just found out I get to spend next week in Durango, CO on business.  I have not missed business travel.

There are far worse places to be my man.

This.  I’m headed to NH. 

Nothing against NH never been.  I know I like CO

Where in NH?

Hampton

That is a pretty strange destination for work travel.  Hampton is ok - there are some decent spots along the water, but it’s far from the best of what NH has to offer.

You get up into the White Mountains and NH is a lot like Colorado.

It’s not odd if that’s where your customers are

I just meant compared to where most business travel is in NH, such as Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth or Concord.  

If you get a chance, go to the Tuna Striker Pub in Seabrook, easy short ride from Hampton.  Great food, drinks, and it's right on the waterfront too.

JohnInCarolina

Ybabpmuts said:

JohnInCarolina said:

theyolksonyou said:

JohnInCarolina said:

theyolksonyou said:

JohnInCarolina said:

theyolksonyou said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Just found out I get to spend next week in Durango, CO on business.  I have not missed business travel.

There are far worse places to be my man.

This.  I’m headed to NH. 

Nothing against NH never been.  I know I like CO

Where in NH?

Hampton

That is a pretty strange destination for work travel.  Hampton is ok - there are some decent spots along the water, but it’s far from the best of what NH has to offer.

You get up into the White Mountains and NH is a lot like Colorado.

It’s not odd if that’s where your customers are

I just meant compared to where most business travel is in NH, such as Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth or Concord.  

If you get a chance, go to the Tuna Striker Pub in Seabrook, easy short ride from Hampton.  Great food, drinks, and it's right on the waterfront too.

Also proximate to the nuclear power plant, which is kind of like a bonus.  Be sure to order the glowfish.  

Ybabpmuts

Oh it's perfectly safe I'm sure. I think the Eastman's fishing fleet, which runs out of that dock, has a contract to ferry engineers out to the plant for inspections on the ocean side. During the pandemic, someone called the police on them for running the boats with passengers on board (they weren't allowed to run during the early phase of covid). It was perfectly legit because they were all inspectors for the plant, deemed necessary ... obviously. 

fishlessman

seabrook is a nice place, make sure to get a brooka bumpah stickah. lobster and steamers at browns, dont drift off that part of the menu. bring your own beers and watch out for the green head flies. have not been there since it caught fire eons ago.