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Dennis, thanks for the compliment on our shed.

It's difficult to say exactly what the material costs were for the shed. I built it shortly after the house was built and some costs were part of the house construction (slab, siding and shingles for example). Also, the electrician ran the cables for the generator at that time. My guess would be somewhere around $7k total.

This shed is about 100 feet from the transfer switch in the basement. The electrician for the house sized and ran the power lines. Voltage drop is a bit of a problem for the low voltage starting circuit, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't and I need to rework it with relays but it's not a big effort to walk out to the shed to start it there. At 185 feet you could account for voltage drop by increasing cable size. There are standard formulas for that and are probably online calculators for sizing cable that accounts for drop.

After the shed was built it started to settle a little and this picture was taken as I was building the retaining wall to keep the shed from sliding down the hill.

Best Portable Generator Temporary Shelter
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[QUOTE=DennisCTB;185615] In NJ it is not required to put the TPMS sensors in the wheels .Did you skip them for your winter tires? [/QUOTE]

On the Tacoma I bought an extra set of four OEM alloy wheels and mounted regular steel stems and tires. I bought the TPMS sensors on eBay to use but the dealer wanted $200 to reprogram the system with the new sensors so screw that.

The Baja is a 2003 so no TPMS (yeah!)

On the Impreza I pay the tire shop $55 to do the changeover with the original wheels and TPMS sensors.

Winter Tires for 4WD SUV
Autos SUV Trucks
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kwschumm has posted a new photo.

Subject: Shed and retaining wall.

Description: <br>Retaining wall project and generator shed

Shed and retaining wall - New Pix by kwschumm
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Auto Restorer magazine did a series on battery maintenance charger in the last six months. IIRC you are basically correct, but *some* AC maintenance chargers will not fully charge a battery either. Most of them seem to indicate in the directions whether they can or can not bring a battery to a full charge from a weakened state. Those that can desulfate the plates are more probably more likely to. It would be a good idea to do your online research at the manufacturer web site for any specific model before buying.

AC vs Solar Battery Tenders
Parts and Repair
Replies 2 Post by kwschumm

I do keep a clipboard with maintenance, service and repair records for our geothermal heat pump because it is such a POS. For the tractor I keep all receipts in a file, grease it after each use and sort of just remember when the maintenance was done based on the hour meter. For cars I keep receipts in a file and fill out the owner maintenance records. For pressure washer, generator, and other small gas equipment I just change the oil at the beginning of each summer as needed (two cycle excluded) and do the plugs and repairs as needed. Sort of a hodge-podge system but it works for me.

Do you keep a Service Log for your Power Equipment
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Replies 5 Post by kwschumm

For a long time I thought it was just me so I got in the habit of having the manual handy and following the instructions to the letter when starting the darn things. They still start hard when following the instructions to the letter. Maybe starting fluid is required. Maybe they just don't like cold and/or humid weather. Maybe that are just dooty! No Hondas for me, that is for sure.

Starting dormant Honda GX200 Pressure Washer
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Replies 6 Post by kwschumm

Sometimes I work from home but usually not. The policy allows it but the project requires working with a big rack of computers and diagnostic test equipment so it's usually not feasible. The commute is only 20-25 minutes so not too bad.

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Replies 10 Post by kwschumm

I've been wrong before but don't see why it would matter.

Pressure does the lifting, the engine/pump builds pressure, it's a matter of how fast you want the implement to rise. Since there is no direct mechanical coupling between engine and 3ph maybe it's just a matter of operational speed.

Proper 3PH Operation
Operating and Attachments
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[QUOTE=jnkstaats;185007] I have 2004 JD 4310 tractor I need help with the fuel door and the springs that attach the door to the hood. For the life of me I can't figure out how the springs attach to the hood. Would anyone have a 4310 they could post a picture of the underside of the hood showing the springs and door? This is the orginal hood. Thanks [/QUOTE]

Does this help?

[p] http://tractorpoint.com/ctb/memberPhotos/kwschumm23.jpg [/p]

John Deere 4310 Fuel door
John Deere Tractors
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kwschumm has posted a new photo.

Subject: JD 431-0 Fuel Door Springs.

Description: <br>JD 4310 Fuel Door Springs

JD 431-0 Fuel Door Springs - New Pix by kwschumm
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It's difficult to say without more details. Is your monitor built with composite (RCA) inputs? Or is it a VGA computer monitor? Does the camera have the ability to disable modulation and just provide composite output? Is it a digital network camera that is soft configurable?

connecting security camera up help
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The problems depend on the tractor, hoe and 3ph strength but the simple ones are arms bending and breaking, and if they don't break castings sometimes break. Another problem operationally is that most hitches don't provide downforce so as you dig down the hitch wants to move up so I assume they have some method to restrain that movement which would shift the stress somewhere else. Regarding hydraulics, I'd look into getting some more valves built onto the tractor (JD probably sells additional SCVs that add right on) rather than an external pump, seems like it would be easier to hook up but I'm not sure about cost differences.

3PH backhoe advice Liberty backhoe for JD5425
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 28 Post by kwschumm

You may not have noticed but the original post is over 7 years old, and the original poster hasn't posted since that time, so it is unlikely you will hear back on this.

750 compact AG tires for sale
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by kwschumm

Not sure what code would say about it but it sounds like a prime opportunity to relocate the oil fired heater to the outside of the house. Maybe you could build a three-wall addition outdoors to contain the heater, run the pipes through the wall and provide a drainage channel away from the house. Of course everything would need to be insulated well but it seems a lot cheaper than the repair bills to a finished basement.

How to safe guard Hot water Heater Burst
Home Improvement
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Bleach and copper should be OK, millions of gallons have been dumped down plumbing drain lines for years. No need to do full strength to kill what needs killing.

HVAC Clogged Condensate pan or lines
Home Improvement
Replies 9 Post by kwschumm

I've had a JD 4310 (discontinued model now) for around 9 years now. It has been rock solid but Kubotas are excellent machines too. I would make the brand choice based on dealer support rather than color. A Kubota with an excellent dealer would be better than a JD with a lousy dealer and vice versa.

You will need to size the machine properly. If you will primarily use the loader, what is the weight you need to carry? How much snow to blow? Property size?

Is a John Deere Tractor the best choice
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by kwschumm

For NH it depends on the size. Their compacts have had some troubles with electrical and frame design. Here's a link for some light reading.

Is a New Holland the Best Tractor choice
New Holland Tractors
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Is the pto disengaged?

Have you crawled underneath and examined all of the wiring harnesses underneath for damage and checked all the fuses?

MF 40E Tractor stalled will not start water in fuel
Massey Ferguson Tractors
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[QUOTE=greg_g;183660] I put in over 20 years myself, but today I'm honoring the nearly 21 years my wife served. She's now dying of cancer, but is facing it with the kind of equanimity and fortitude that is seldom acquired outside continuing military service. //greg// [/QUOTE]

I am very sorry to hear of your wife Greg. We'll keep both of you in our prayers.

Memorial Day just thanks folks
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[QUOTE=kthompson;183526] The criminal will always find a weapon to suit their needs. [/QUOTE]

And all too often the criminals *are* the government.

Guns and Ammo Supply shortages in the USA
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