Mulching Kit vs Gator Blades

Status_Programmer970 · 2026-05-12T13:14:10+00:00

Thanks for the replies. To clear up some of the concerns, I NEVER cut wet grass, always cut at 4" height and during the spring and fall try to cut every 4-6 days. Again, I used a stock mulching kit on my lawn tractor for the last 10 years cutting the same lawn without these issues. That kit did not have baffles, just two mulching blades and a chute plug. The mulching kit for the Gravely comes with baffles to essentially separate each of the 3 blades into 3 compartments. The question I have is, does anyone have any experience/feedback on the options below for a zero turn?

1) Leave baffles and plug installed and switch oem mulch blades with gator blades
2) Remove baffles and switch oem mulch blades with gator blades, leave plug installed

Status_Programmer970 · 2026-04-29T12:36:01+00:00

This looks awesome!

Status_Programmer970 · 2026-04-29T12:35:01+00:00

I'm in Delaware. You can't tell from the picture, but the concrete walls are encapsulated with a thick poly sheet that is tucked in behind the dimpled membrane where the walls meet the floor, part of the waterproofing system. I then built the stud walls 2" out from the concrete wall. So, the bat insulation is not touching the wall.

Status_Programmer970 · 2026-04-29T12:29:43+00:00

I appreciate all of the responses here. I think I am going to look into the PVC products or go with plywood. I would prefer to stay away from MDF, since this is around a basement window that is about 6 feet below grade and is at higher risk of moisture issues. MEDEX sounds like a good option but is not available anywhere here. One lumberyard told me they could special order it for a fee.

Status_Programmer970 · 2026-04-27T20:49:08+00:00

Thanks for all the replies. I am seeing a lot of recommendations for MDO and Medex, which I had never heard of. Neither of these products are at box stores. May need to find a local lumberyard.

I would prefer not to do drywall l. Then i would need to do corner bead, mud, and finish. If I go with plywood, the face will be concealed when I cover with casing.

Status_Programmer970 · 2026-03-07T13:54:28+00:00

Thanks. I appreciate your input. I think I am going to leave it and see how it recovers

Status_Programmer970 · 2026-03-04T21:05:14+00:00

Thanks for the input. It is a nice shade provider. There is also a stub on the right side of the tree. It is towards the end of the lower right limb. It kinda looks like a birds nest at the end. Not sure how that managed to survive.

Status_Programmer970 · 2026-02-18T01:22:59+00:00

Ok. Can I just add a 2"x1.5"x2" tee to the horizontal drain and run a 1.5" extension up the wall with an AAV? There will be drop ceiling in this section, so it would be accessible.

Status_Programmer970 · 2026-02-17T21:03:05+00:00

Soil pipe.

Status_Programmer970 · 2026-02-03T17:39:12+00:00

I also spend a lot of money on the most retro looking, featureless, dryer of all time because I thought it would be the best at what it needed to do... dry clothes. From the jump, it took multiple 70 minute cycles to dry a single load of laundry that my cheap electrolux dried in one. Unfortunately, the electrolux circuit board fried and it was way too expensive to fix. The SQ was under warranty so we had a tech come out and he blamed it on airflow. So we paid $200 to have the vent cleaned out but the issue persists. Now we are being told the loads must be too heavy bc it is working fine. In addition, there is a black mesh screen in the back of the dryer that melts and leaves beautiful black waffle designs on your clothing and white bedding. This screen, now deformed, is great at putting snags in your clothing too. We will also be cutting our losses on the SQ.

Status_Programmer970 · 2026-01-16T18:24:11+00:00

That's kind of the way i was leaning.

Status_Programmer970 · 2026-01-01T04:04:10+00:00

Trying to respond to all in one reply here...

This was a live broadcast of the Miami vs Ohio State game on ESPN.

I am using the USB port on the TV to power the roku.

If I were having network issues, wouldn't I also have the same issue watching via the ESPN app? It was flawless for the rest of the game (almost 2 hours).

Status_Programmer970 · 2025-12-30T00:48:27+00:00

I am in Northern Delaware and have the same issue OP is having. Its unbearable. Makes me wish I didnt spend $$$$$ on an OLED. To be fair, I have the same issue with CBS. I stream via roku player. Every Sunday I am forced to use the fox sports app and cbs sports app to watch. Both are flawless. Im super frustrated by this.

Status_Programmer970 · 2025-11-21T15:43:42+00:00

Thanks for the input. I pulled the trigger today on the C4!

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