Douglas Hicks

Sometimes you gotta customize the equipment, because you can.

I never thought about the y-strainer. I will take on off the shelf anf put it on the outlet of the new coil.

Local stations here advertise that the premium gas has no ethanol.

Russ and I had a conversation yesterday. His thought was when the coil got hot, the expansion of the metal caused rust to flake off. That is what was causing the nozzles to plug. He said to run the pw and flush out hte metal, about 5 minutes. I did, until the hose from the pw to the hose reel plugged. I cut the end of the hose and had a new end put on. Then the downstreamer plugged. I replaced it, but did not install it. Then the pw hose plugged. I ended up getting the 110V pw out and backflushing the pw hose. Five hours later, I had flushed the coil, the jumper hose, the pw hose, all several times. And it still plugs up. I did run the water into a white plactic bucket, I could see the rust flakes. I cancelled both jobs and left the coil filled with water. When I get back on Monday, (family reunion this weekend) I will try flushing the coil again. Or install the a coil if I have time. Russ was right, lots of rust. But a 5 minute flush was optimistic. I should have just replaced the coil. But that would mean takeing the pw out of the trailer, renting a lift, replaceing the coil, putting the pw back. But, I would have been faster. Win some, get educated sometimes. Maybe I will try some coil cleaner when I get back.

My trailer is 12 long and 7 wide. I started by letting the engine exhaust vent into the trialer. Then I had the muffler shop run the exhaust through the floor. He took a pipe nipple, & welded it to a floor flange. Then the exhaust pipe has about 1" inch of clearance to the pipe nipple. It is quieter inside the trailer and noisier outside the trailer. I also am carefull not to part the trailer over weeds and dry grass.

Halon is a clean agent. It does not make the mess dry chemical does. And I did not want to use ABC dry chem. Dry chem interupts the chemical reaction that makes the fire, and it melts at about 150°F. Then you have to scrape it off. I keep a 5 # Halon in the trailer and a 1.5 Halon in the Sprinter. Halon is a poor choice for flammable liqueds, as it turns to a vapor and evaporates. And it is expensive. But, I have a bunch of Halon FX. They were removed from service because some one at the corporate level heard that Halon was an oxygen depleting agent and that they would harm you if you breathed the gas. True, but dry chem is listed as an irritant, and fire depletes oxygen. So, I put $300.00 bucks on the pw, it cooled the coils and got into the insulation and the halon vapors are disapated by now so I can work on the PW and not have to clean up the powder. As a cost comparison, we sell a 2A10BC commercial grade FX (Not a Kidde POS with a plastic valve) for $65.00. A reconditioned 10BC rated Halon is $300.00. The ABC FX controls more fire. I never thought about the electric supply. I will charge the battery and have the charging circuit tested. Russ, I do not need to worry about the coil, even though it was red hot? Michael, I have had the ceramic pistons crack and pieces plug up the nozzles. But, I have not had any success replacing the ceramics. I found it more cost effective to get a new pump. I find they make me about $250,000.00 and that is a good return on a $500.00 investment. I do need to get things cleaned up and put some hoses and the 110V pw in the van. I have a hospital and a McD scheduled tonite.

But you can take the stand-alone genset to camp and call it a business expense

I looked into the genertor once, twice actually. I found it was less expensive to buy a good Honda or Yamaho Gen-Set. So I did.

1. You know you have a problem. Write down the problem, when it occurs, dates and times. Note what your findings are, and what you have done. 2. Local warrenty dealer does not want to work on something they did not sell and will not make any money on. Call E-spec again. Try to get them to put pressure on the factory. Don't be disappointed when you get no results from e-spec, common response with them. Call the Kohler factory. Tell them your problem, and what you have done. Tell them E-spec is of no help and the local shop doesn't want to work on it. 2. The problem happens after 4 to 5 of use 3. The warrenty shop starts the engine and pumps water for 4 to 5 hours. When the engine stops, they look at the easy stuff, what you already did, fuel cap, fuel lines sucked shut, oil level, engine shut off. Then, while the engine is hot, they check the coil, check spark plug wiring, plug, whatever else they might think of. Worst case scenario, buy a Vanguard or Honda. Anf never buy from those that did not help

I have found the best gauge is one used on farm equipment for hydraulic systems. But, none last very long. I have thought about used a hydraulic quick connector, but never got around to it. Jim, how do you get water to 300 °F? I think that would make cleaning hood easier and faster.

Dee is in a dither, and I am suffering. Please someone have some pity on me. Dee is planting stuff. Now she wants to plant a sweet potato. Do you stick the whole thing in the ground? Cut it in pieces and plant them? In hills or in furrows? How deep? I hope this does not turn into a foamer post!

I thought I posted this already, but maybe not. I needed a filter for my Vanguard 16 HP V-twin. The counterman told be there are 3 different lengths. I told him I wanted the longest one. He replied the longer filter had a different relief valve than the shorter lengths. Sounds like bull to me. Does anyone know if the other, shorter filters have different relief valves?

If the filter gets plugged with crap, the relief valve opens and the engine still gets oil pumped to the bearings and other important engine parts. Different engines require different pressures and amounts of oil circulating.

Woah, woah. Stop right now. Apparantly, no one has explained to you that hood cleaners look down on flat workers. I mean, we are nice to them and all that. But they are not in our class of cleaners, we actually pity them some. Now you are going to the dark side? For pennance, you will be required to wear a skirt, red is always dramtic. Heels are not required but are a nice touch. The purse must be color coordinated with the shoes. You are also expected to post pictures here, of you in your skirt. Shaved legs are not required. Just so you understand, the pictures are of you, not the job.

This weekend is Hells Canyon MC Ralley. Lots of bikes, baggers and sport bikes. My neighbor has his son's Sportster on the sidewalk again. Price $4900.00, 21,000 miles, leather bags, windshield, footboards, electric start, 883, ***** are still on the tires, paint and chrome not scratched. KBB and other price guides are much less than what the asking price is. This is the custom model. No oil leaks, looks have been garaged. What is a fair price?

The bike is a 2005, lots of chrome stuff. It is whatever the top of the line was.

Here it is too cold to go barefoot most of the year. Can I make a ground lead out a wire and alligator clip?

That is what I was looking for. I googled and got move to Ask, which sent me on a round robin search where the same pages popped up. Now, after harvest, what PSI do I use to clean them and can I use sodium hydroxide or simple cherry? Hot or cold water?

EPA licenses painters and pw? I know people in the fire business who have taken the time to teach the low-ballers how to do the job to code and how to price their services so as to make a profit. One of the goals of the proffessional orgs is to raise the bar and encourage quality service. Raising the bar also increases profits.s That painter who priced out his work $ 6,000 or $7,000 less than hte nomral rate, just hurt everyone in the trade.

As treasurereer, can he sign the bar tab?

"Everyday Calls" Involving Oil-Fired Furnaces - Fire Engineering For those of us who have dsl or kerosene fired furnaces in our vehicles or trailers.

Upstream, before the pump Downstream, after the pump

Stole this someplace else T [h=2]EPA Fines[/h] EPA Fines Violators of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Release Date: 04/05/2012 Contact Information: Stacy Kika, Kika.stacy@epa.gov, 202-564-0906, 202-564-4355 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced three enforcement actions for violations of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP) and other lead rules. The RRP rule requires the use of lead-safe work practices to ensure that common renovation activities like sanding, cutting and demolition, which can create hazardous lead dust, are conducted properly by trained and certified contractors or individuals. EPA finalized the RRP rule in 2008 and the rule took effect on April 22, 2010. “Exposure to lead can cause serious health problems and affects our most vulnerable population, our children,” said Cynthia Giles, assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. “By taking action to enforce lead rules we are protecting people’s health and ensuring that businesses that follow the rules have a level playing field.” On March 21, 2012, Colin Wentworth, a rental property owner who was responsible for building operation and maintenance, agreed to pay $10,000 to resolve violations of the RRP rule. The complaint alleged that Mr. Wentworth’s workers violated the rule by improperly using power equipment to remove paint from the exterior surface of an 1850’s apartment building he owns in Rockland, Maine. The complaint also alleged that the workers had not received any training under the rule and that Mr. Wentworth had failed to apply for firm certification with the EPA. Because the lead dust had not been properly contained, residents were potentially exposed and the dust could have also contaminated the ground surrounding the apartment building. Two of the four units in the building were rented to recipients of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 8 vouchers and there were at least four children under the age of 18, including one under the age of six, living in the units. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) also responded to the alleged violations. On March 20, 2012, Valiant Home Remodelers, a New Jersey window and siding company, agreed to pay $1,500 to resolve violations from failing to follow the RRP rule during a window and siding replacement project at a home in Edison, N.J. Valiant Home Remodelers failed to contain renovation dust, contain waste, and train workers on lead-safe work practices. On February 21, 2012, Johnson Sash and Door, a home repair company located in Omaha, Neb., agreed to pay a $5,558 penalty for failing to provide the owners or occupants of housing built prior to 1978 with an EPA-approved lead hazard information pamphlet or to obtain a written acknowledgement prior to commencement of renovation activities at five homes. The complaint also alleged that Johnson failed to obtain initial certification prior to performing renovations at these residences. As required by the law, a company or individual’s ability to pay a penalty is evaluated and penalties are adjusted accordingly. These recent actions are part of EPA’s effort to ensure that contractors and individuals follow the RRP requirements and other lead rules to protect people’s health from exposure to lead. Lead exposure can cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities to seizures and death, putting young children at the greatest risk because their nervous systems are still developing. More on the settlement: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/civil/...nfstatreq.html More about lead: Lead: What You Can Do | US EPA Doreen Cantor Paster Associate Chief, Lead, Heavy Metals, & Inorganics Branch Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (7404T) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-566-0486