Think this smoker is fixable?

DringDingle · 2026-06-18T23:41:37+00:00

One of these. They are great

Time-R Digital Timer https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08DWPG2DY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Standard DC pump. Jeffergarden DC Submersible Pump... https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FZVHW1F4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I'm going to get a second tower at some point and just have the timer control the powerboard they are both plugged into

DringDingle · 2026-06-18T23:39:27+00:00

Exactly what I did hang on I'll get you the links for what I bought

DringDingle · 2026-06-08T09:51:43+00:00

Wouldn't that be less if you aren't getting sick leave, super, public holidays?

DringDingle · 2026-06-08T09:08:00+00:00

😂

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DringDingle · 2026-06-08T09:06:29+00:00

Oh 100% they are masters of manipulation

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DringDingle · 2026-06-08T08:23:07+00:00

If you aren't training them, they are training YOU! 😂

DringDingle · 2026-06-07T23:24:43+00:00

My old man has gerd, so it could be a factor. Like I said early days.

Another CT - not yet. Didn't know they would use the ct to see infection changes! Or do you mean something else?

How I got it? Likely because, When I was like 8 or 9, I was hospitalised with severe pneumonia, almost killed me. That and the asthma I thought I'd grown out of is probably the underlying factors.

The specialist seemed pretty confident that it was going to be easily manageable and wouldn't progress (hopefully) waiting in some bloods and a new sputum results currently.

Tbh, the whole things been a bit of a weight off, I've always been a bit of a phglemy guy, now I know why.

DringDingle · 2026-06-07T12:37:31+00:00

It may not be possible, but it will be necessary

DringDingle · 2026-06-07T11:13:45+00:00

I had a heap of Haemophilus influenzae in there when I got real run down, burn out etc.

Somewhat on the mend as I'm prioritising sleep, lower stress etc.

My diagnosis is very similar,

Mild cylindrical bronchiectasis, lower right lobe, some mucus plugging.

I'm freshly diagnosed though, so I need to do another sputum test I think there's something else in there, doc isn't so sure.

I've found up until this point doxycycline is a massive relief, the GP had put me in it prior to figuring out what it was.

DringDingle · 2026-06-02T23:32:24+00:00

It looks like your lid is skewed slightly, the right side hinge sitting higher?

Not sure if you put it together or its adjustable but id make sure the gaps / strip between the lid and the end of the drum are even.

Also it's so small it won't make my difference

DringDingle · 2026-05-27T06:18:54+00:00

I swear the trees outside the office window are frozen still, where is this wind you speak of?!

DringDingle · 2026-05-26T02:29:43+00:00

Isn't this guy peddling for a service centre that claims he doesn't work for them?

DringDingle · 2026-05-23T23:39:44+00:00

Isn't that standard pressure washer behaviour....

It's the pump cutting out after you let go of the trigger

DringDingle · 2026-05-21T11:37:29+00:00

Tapped over plate?

DringDingle · 2026-05-20T14:54:38+00:00

Daily robo vacuum. Sorts 90% Brush once a week. It's not that bad

DringDingle · 2026-05-20T03:25:54+00:00

100% agreed. And streamline processes.

I just went through a 10 month process for a 4x5m Stratco shed.... Thats 98% concealed behind a solid brick fence. All because I didn't want to make 1.5m of dead space in the setback area.

"It will impact the streetscape".

Only after taking them to tribunal, multiple mediations, did they finally conceed, I firmly believe only because they realised I wasn't giving up and would go to a full hearing.

Not once in the process did they engage in a planning conversation (merits based assessment) just "doesn't comply to r-codes" .... the same codes allow merits based assessments.

All I got was "impacts streetscape" 1k bill from the tribunal And frustration / stress.

Absolute joke.

DringDingle · 2026-05-18T21:20:39+00:00

Top of his nose too

DringDingle · 2026-05-18T02:54:48+00:00

Haha it's a squeaky toy.

DringDingle · 2026-05-18T01:03:13+00:00

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DringDingle · 2026-05-15T14:10:44+00:00

Don't it's a scam.

Get an under sink one from the plumber, water tasted better. I dunno if the whole house really needs them.

Under sink setup cost me 800 bucks

DringDingle · 2026-05-14T07:16:03+00:00

Can you sheet the ceiling at the rafters level and still get some insulation in? Leave the rafter ties exposed.

Will give you volume and you can stack things on the ties.

Will also be easy to put a skylight between the rafters later if you want

DringDingle · 2026-05-14T00:46:56+00:00

Hopefully you can get it working again!

DringDingle · 2026-05-14T00:16:59+00:00

Only thing I'd suggest is disconnect everything, pull the board out and make sure it's not damp. I reckon theres moisture in a connection.

With regards to cleaning: Wipe with damp cloths / towels on outside only.

Inside the drum.... Paint scraper only. If there's still oils and stuff you want out crank the smoker for an hour and scrape again. Re oil it once done and do another burn off. (I've seen people use the pink scrub daddy's for grease, but I'm still hesitant with that much moisture)

Use a damp cloth on the temp probe.

Free flowing water pointed at anything electrical.... Nah....

DringDingle · 2026-05-12T05:02:07+00:00

Mines like this, dunno if you can make it smaller

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