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Comment on Neglect by Paul

Paul — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:02:21 +0000

Thanks Todd, it is good to be back!

Comment on Neglect by Todd

Todd — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:40:56 +0000

Welcome back!!! It’s been a long time Paul. I miss your blog! Can’t wait to see some new content. Happy New Year.

Comment on Well Pump installation prep by Bindu

Bindu — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:53:03 +0000

Nice description about pumps installation along with the pics!

Comment on Maintenance of a Toro 22 Inch Recycler Lawn Mower by Gary

Gary — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:22:26 +0000

Gregg,

The blade is directly driven by the engine (connected to the end of the crankshaft), so if the engine is running at normal speed and the deck is clean underneath, it should cut grass. The belt drives the transmission and wheels, so it could be broken and it would still cut grass. Make sure that the blade is not on backwards. If it is, it may blow the grass down so it can’t be cut, also the sharp part of the blade will be on the wrong side of the blade and not get to cut the grass.

Aj,

Your drive belt could be loose and slipping on the pulleys or the transmission is bad and slipping internally. Make sure the drive cable is working well and properly adjusted. I would also make sure your wheel gears are not stipped and the gears are not slipping on the transmission shaft.

Comment on Honeywell Programable Thermostat filter reset by MLB

MLB — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:53:39 +0000

Greetings, Paul,

Thanks so much for your kindness in posting this useful information for those of us who found the need for it. I truly appreciate persons like you, Paul, who give of themselves and who take the time and who make the effort to share their knowledge and expertise to allow others to benefit. Thank you!

You can find and save the following two “Guides”:

The Honeywell CT3600, CT3611, CT3500, CT3595,CT8602 Thermostats User’s Guide Addendum

Honewell Document 69-1583-1 G.H. Rev. 05-02, is now posted at:

http://customer.honeywell.com/techlit/pdf/PackedLit/69-1583.pdf

The Honeywell Document 69-10813 J.H. Rev. 11-01, which is the
Honeywell CT3611 PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT User’s Guide, is now posted at:

http://customer.honeywell.com/techlit/pdf/PackedLit/69-1081.pdf

With Very Best Wishes,
Thanks again,
MLB

Comment on Maintenance of a DWS-7 UV disinfection unit by Dave Frank

Dave Frank — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:42:53 +0000

How and where do I order a replacement quartz tube ASAP as I’m without my filter till I get it replaced. Thanks

Comment on Well Pump installation prep by Paula Baldwin

Paula Baldwin — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:46:38 +0000

tried to pull submersible pump but first pulled the pex tubing off of pump and yes you guessed it. I now have pulled the safety rope off. So fairly new pump remains in the bottom of the well. Do I have an option to just drop in a new pump?

Comment on Well Pump installation prep by Paula Baldwin

Paula Baldwin — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:38:42 +0000

ttried to pull submersible pump but first pulled the pex tubing off of pump and yes you guessed it. I now have pulled the safety rope off. So fairly new pump remanes in the bottom of the well. Do I have an option to just drop in a new pump?

Comment on Lighting a fire in my Jotul F100 by Canan

Canan — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:04:40 +0000

I used an old Jotul F3 for about 20 years while living in MA, cold winters, power outages, etc. our house stayed warm and cozy. I loved that it would keep the heat overnight and in the morning just by opening the air vent in the front and the chimney flue damper I could start a fire again.

Now in Northern Italy we bought a new generation Jotul F3 with a catalytic burner, supposed to be burning cleaner, more efficiently. I am getting used to it, it does not work the same way as my old one. The wood used here is different as well, very hard to start.

My problem is when the fire gets going, it just keeps going until hardly anything is left. I am not having good success with the two vents in the front, for air control. This chimney does not have a flue damper (as my old one in the US did). Is there a trick as to how best to use the two vents on the door? The new F3 has one front vent at the bottom of the door and one on top.

your thoughts/experiences would be appreciated.

Comment on Lighting a fire in my Jotul F100 by Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:39:26 +0000

I installed one a f100 2 weeks ago. I haven’t used a wood stove since I was a kid in the 80s and this one fires up pretty easy in my mind. I do find this it’s best to get most of the ash out before trying to start, but it can get going with minimal fuss. If the wood is good, a couple of pieces of fat wood on the bottom of a clean stove, and you are off. My house is 1000 sf in CT and we’ve had a couple cold nights. Last weekend 70% of the state was without power…. we weren’t but as a test, we never turned on the oil furnace once and it kept up quite nicely. As another note, I have a short manufactured chimney (about 12 ft total) but with only about 2.5 feet outside so I think that helps.