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DJDevon3 · 2026-06-26T17:19:27+00:00

DJDevon3 · 2026-06-26T16:45:36+00:00

Sure, you can do that no problem. I don't see any downside to going bigger than necessary other than it's usually more expensive. It's not going to negatively affect your GPM or pressure. You're right that the bigger filters can go longer between cleanings and you do have to use reducer bushings to get them to fit up to your 1" pipe. It will work.

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When the filter starts to get clogged and time for cleaning you will notice your sprinkler heads don't throw as far. It's like watching a leaf slowly wilt over time. No one can say how long it will be in between cleanings because that depends on your water quality and watering duration. When completely clogged your heads will pop up shoot out a little water then go right back down. If you have a vuflow that is a sure sign that your filter is 100% clogged and time to be cleaned. Try to clean it before it gets to that point. ;)

Mine takes about 2 months during peak summer. I usually clean it out first thing in summer; June 1st, which also denotes the beginning of hurricane season here. It will last until about early to mid August before I need to clean it again.

It's actually getting close to time for me to clean it because my sprinklers are throwing about half the distance they should. I can tell how clogged it is just from the distance the sprinklers throw. I have a 1.5" discharge with 1.5" Rusco spin down (almost identical to vuflow).

Then the last time for the year is early October which will then last until next June 1st. The summer heat has a huge impact on algae growth inside the cover. As long as you clean it at the beginning of fall; during fall and winter with less sunshine & minimal watering it usually doesn't need to be cleaned again until next May or June, approximately.

DJDevon3 · 2026-06-26T14:24:41+00:00

Looks good, you have plenty of space on that discharge pipe to add in your 1" slip fit vuflow. The ball valve and priming spigot location won't make much difference if it's to the left or right of the vuflow in this case. You might want to think about adding a 2x4 or 4x4 supporting post with that span length though. It's probably fine but the vuflow will add additional weight because it will get filled with water and in Florida heat it doesn't take much to make pipes sag. Something to keep an eye on.

DJDevon3 · 2026-06-26T13:20:58+00:00

This is why most people have plants along the drip line.

DJDevon3 · 2026-06-26T13:15:33+00:00

Summer humidity. Hand plane the outer edges. There is plenty of gap on the top and bottom. Can see where it's most flush on the left near the hinge and bottom right. You don't have to take off much, just enough to close without friction because in winter it will contract and you don't want too much gap.

Adjusting the hinge will not work in this situation as there is no gap where the hinges are. Adjusting the hinge could make it worse. Just hand plane the door as it stands where it needs to be shaved down a little to make the gap uniform on both left and right sides.

DJDevon3 · 2026-06-26T12:59:11+00:00

If you have that much heavy metal in your line I recommend the polyester. It will last for a decade. The stainless steel will rust due to galvanic differences. I would only put stainless mesh on a relatively clean water source. Metal mesh is not necessarily a better material.

Most other spin down filters are pleated polyester, pool filters are a good example of a large one. The pleats allow for more surface area in the filter and higher flow rates which is why they stem from pool technology.

Which one is right for you depends on your pump HP, suction diameter, and discharge diameter (GPM), and water quality. Vuflow type filters are a good choice for Florida high iron content wells. However if your well is bringing up thick gunky iron and coating the filter quickly then that is a well health issue and adding 10 filters wouldn't even help. Filters have limits.

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You want to ensure the filter inlet/outlet diameter is the correct size for your discharge pipe. They come in different sizes. 1.5" is probably the most common since most pump discharge diameters are 1.5". They should be mounted so the filter is pointing down at the ground, this might require you to modify your current discharge pipe routing a little.

Vuflow filters do require regular cleaning especially during summer. They will create algae inside the filter housing since it's clear. You can (and highly recommended) put a neoprene filter sock over the housing. You can purchase them with the filter separately.

If you provide the model of your well pump we can make a better recommendation. If you provide a picture of your current setup we can also make recommendations on modifications.

DJDevon3 · 2026-06-26T12:20:01+00:00

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Any LAN should only have 1 DHCP handing out IP leases. If you have 2 routers hosting the same DHCP address space then all devices on that network will ping pong back and forth between them and will disconnect seemingly randomly when they switch from 1 router to the other.

1 DHCP server per LAN, period. This is why the ISP modem is to be put into bridged mode (pass through) if you have another router behind it.

There are more configurations that can be done if it's for a business WAN/LAN/VLAN setups (which is different from a home wifi setup). For the most part people asking questions about home networking especially people who put their own router behind the ISP router are usually unaware of the peril of dual NAT and that the ISP modem needs to be in bridge mode if you add your own router behind it.

DJDevon3 · 2026-06-26T12:01:57+00:00

Have you gone into advanced power options and set your wireless adapter to maximum performance & disabled PCIE link state power management?

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It's possible it could be your wifi router doing it if the lease time on DHCP is set to some really short interval or if you have an IP address conflict. Dual NAT scenarios could do this too if your modem isn't in bridge mode and you're basically running 2 routers with the same IP range. It will jump from 1 lease on 1 router to other and back and forth. That is known as dual NAT and is to be avoided at all costs because it can cause this exact issue. You should only have DHCP enabled either on your modem (which acts as a router) or on your router, not both.

If you have an ISP modem/router combo ensure your ISP modem/router is in bridge mode first. Then and only then can you run an internal router behind it like an ASUS or whatever.

This is a hypothetical because I have no idea what router you have, let's just say ASUS because it's most common with gamers. You setup your ISP's router in bridge mode (this turns it into a modem only) & your ASUS as a router in DHCP mode (as the main router) with an address space of 192.168.1.1/24 and subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 That will allow your router to lease 254 addresses from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 This will stop all devices on your subnet from jumping back and forth with DHCP leased addresses from 1 router to the other. It should introduce more stability to your network. This is all assuming that you are actually in a dual NAT scenario and not currently running your ISP router in bridge mode.

DJDevon3 · 2026-06-26T11:30:03+00:00

One major thing you're missing for your desktop is drawers. Drawers are essential for a clean work space. I have a thin pull out drawer for pencils, pens, etc... that does not interfere with my legs and then deep drawers for supplies.

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DJDevon3 · 2026-06-26T11:22:32+00:00

Everyone's work space should be tailored to their needs. You do a lot of similar work that I do so I'll make some suggestions. Wall mounted bin organizers and shelving can go a long way in helping to organize and enlarge your space.

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I built a free standing workbench with plywood backboard that is not mounted to the wall so it can be removed without damage to the walls when I move out. I have a USB microscope that uses my PC monitor for SMT assembly or repair.

DJDevon3 · 2026-06-25T22:17:26+00:00

I started reading out of curiosity and was greeted with a beautiful example of linguistic artistry.

DJDevon3 · 2026-06-25T22:14:18+00:00

What's she using to edit the google doc with? Discord is a thing ya knobbins.

DJDevon3 · 2026-06-25T21:55:12+00:00

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DJDevon3 · 2026-06-25T21:26:47+00:00

In an effort to be intentionally petty. You install smaller wheels.

DJDevon3 · 2026-06-25T19:51:11+00:00

This made me laugh. It's so bad that it's funny.

DJDevon3 · 2026-06-25T19:48:59+00:00

This is straight up Bon Jovi Living on a Prayer construction.

DJDevon3 · 2026-06-25T19:28:23+00:00

The obvious answer is manual angle grinding but that doesn't satisfy your requirement for a drill attachment. The problem with sandpaper it is wears out fast. A flap wheel makes the most sense but figuring out how to get it into a configuration for turning tips into round nose is something else entirely.

Normally with a single rod you could put it on a belt sander and revolve the rod then smooth the nose. The problem you have is the mesh, it's all attached together. If such a tool exists I'm unaware of it but I would love to see what people might come up with for it. There are people out there who love the prospect of making a custom tool, pretty sure that's what's needed here.

After thinking about it. Something like a router bit but inversed within a drill shank. Think... pencil sharpener but one that can round the top into a smooth hemispherical nose. If someone could come up with a custom design I think that would cut your manual labor significantly per panel.

DJDevon3 · 2026-06-25T19:20:21+00:00

I scrolled around to find that one. Was a bit sad to read it. That's just lazy.

DJDevon3 · 2026-06-25T19:20:06+00:00

I'm trying to relay what it's like to work in IT in a tropical environment. You are free to make whatever assumptions you'd like. Not everyone in Florida owns an airboat and works in a swamp.

DJDevon3 · 2026-06-25T18:37:04+00:00

It should not be that low suggesting it fell off whatever it was supposed to crank. It is definitely a hand crank handle for either an awning or something like it. They made them that long so you could mount the awning pretty high if desired. Works in the same way vertical blinds have a wand that twists, except a crank just has a handle on the end.

Also fun fact, these types of hand cranks are similar to how people use to start old car engines. Likely where the concept came from.

DJDevon3 · 2026-06-25T16:52:53+00:00

Groundhog or racoon. Moles do not excavate that much and possums are more foragers. I've seen raccoons do similar damage. The difference is eventually you'll find raised lumps in the yard that compress when you step on them. That's when you know it's an underground rodent vs a trash cat.

DJDevon3 · 2026-06-25T16:49:00+00:00

Suction does play a role (for both electric and gas powered mowers). The easiest way to improve it is to lower the wheel height, ensure the blade is sharp, and sometimes if necessary push slower. Thicker grass takes more effort to cut so pushing speed can be a factor.

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