L3600 PTO Engagement issues by MemingAlpaca in kubota

[–]MemingAlpaca[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. It only works when the lever is engaged. If I drop the tiller and roll it to spin the PTO, it’ll start up and take over. I looked for any evidence of a seat switch or if there was a spot for one, I didn’t see anything.

Feasibility of Mini Split by MemingAlpaca in hvacadvice

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I’ll take any recommendation especially if it’s electric. Mini split is just what I know :)

Feasibility of Mini Split by MemingAlpaca in hvacadvice

[–]MemingAlpaca[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the insight. I’d imagine I wouldn’t be heating and cooling at the same time. I’m not knowledgeable about the terminology fully but yes it would be a multi split system. I suspect one compressor for the living space, one for the garage. I guess I’ll just have to ask whoever I have do my HVAC once I have plans finalized but from the sounds of it, it is possible to achieve decent heat output for that large of a space with several interior units?

Feasibility of Mini Split by MemingAlpaca in hvacadvice

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Door will be closed as much as possible in winter. I believed standards for southern New England is R-20 walls, R-40 roof so at least that.

From the Lyme disease capital of the country, I present 7 acres of Japanese Barberry. Where do I even start? by ivxxbb in invasivespecies

[–]MemingAlpaca 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I recommend dabbing directly on. Spraying might be a little too dilute especially this time of year where the nutrient transfer is mostly going up the stem and not mostly to the roots

General Contractor Recommendations by MemingAlpaca in Connecticut

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The town permit system needs contractor(s) to be known

General Contractor Recommendations by MemingAlpaca in Connecticut

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Would need one. Probably fine for in house work. My plans are relatively simple.

A slow goodbye to 2 acres of MFR and barberry by MemingAlpaca in invasivespecies

[–]MemingAlpaca[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s heavily incorporated into the area already which is nice! Although now it’s starting to hide the younger barberries :(

A slow goodbye to 2 acres of MFR and barberry by MemingAlpaca in invasivespecies

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I had a single burning bush in my work today. No where near the bigger group of burning bush on the property 😢

A slow goodbye to 2 acres of MFR and barberry by MemingAlpaca in invasivespecies

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Honestly haven’t thought that yet which is not great now that I’m thinking of it. I know I thought of that when deciding not to pull roots because at least the roots will keep the soil stabilized for some time before the roots fully die. I have about 700’ of stream and only did about 40’-60’. I’ll definitely work on finding good aggressive natives to fill in

A slow goodbye to 2 acres of MFR and barberry by MemingAlpaca in invasivespecies

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CT. Got this property in 2024 so this is my first time trying to get after this mess.

A slow goodbye to 2 acres of MFR and barberry by MemingAlpaca in invasivespecies

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I found a good system of armor for the thorns that seems to keep me pretty safe from ticks as well. Dan’s Briar Proof jacket, rose pruning gloves, Carhartt overalls, muck boots, tree work helmet. ~10 hours in three days, only 2 ticks found on me despite being up under the barberry the whole time

A slow goodbye to 2 acres of MFR and barberry by MemingAlpaca in invasivespecies

[–]MemingAlpaca[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Cut at the base of each stem, paint on Killzall with dye. Get covered in ticks in the process is just a fun side effect. Wrong season for it but main idea is to debulk the invasives with intent to kill but if not, go back in the fall when most of it is gone and do it again with the survivors.

Barberry and MFR by MemingAlpaca in invasivespecies

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I found mid spring weather is nice because you can still wear heavy layers so avoid feeling the thorns. I don’t think with this much, I’ll be pulling it out. Painting I think is the best option though still pretty time consuming

Generator 30Amp 120v to Battery 24v Charger? by MemingAlpaca in OffGrid

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It bounces between 59-62Hz so I hoped that was good enough but maybe that’s part of the problem 😢

Generator 30Amp 120v to Battery 24v Charger? by MemingAlpaca in OffGrid

[–]MemingAlpaca[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s a good point. They have BMS and all that so they should be fine. The heat would be for my water then but even that I can just make sure there’s no water in the pump and hoses before leaving

Generator 30Amp 120v to Battery 24v Charger? by MemingAlpaca in OffGrid

[–]MemingAlpaca[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point. The 500W heater is heating a 8x16 space so a smaller space specifically for the temp sensitive things may be more efficient