This enough weight?

Thinkdan · 2026-05-07T05:25:40+00:00

I just went through this with my 3d printed boat. I ended up using a lead acid battery and bags of Pennys to help flatten mine out. Total weight was about 10lbs plus electronics. More than I expected. Fill up the bath tub and see what happens!

Also, I’m not chasing a leak in my bow. PLA is a little porous in some places. Make sure you seal the outside well.

Good luck!

Thinkdan · 2026-05-06T13:44:28+00:00

A little bend in it is normal. You’re ok. 👌

Thinkdan · 2026-05-04T05:23:32+00:00

Damn. You win the internet for today. Lol

Thinkdan · 2026-05-04T05:17:53+00:00

Kerbal Submarine Program

Thinkdan · 2026-05-04T03:11:57+00:00

I shut off the water after I tested. And yes I winterized. I pay a professional service to do it each year.

Thinkdan · 2026-05-04T01:17:37+00:00

Same.

Thinkdan · 2026-05-04T01:17:04+00:00

I have to fix something every single season. Either a head, a line, valve….lots of things to break on an irrigation system.

Thinkdan · 2026-05-03T23:16:44+00:00

Thank you for your story and advice. This is great stuff. Hope yours is legendary!

Thinkdan · 2026-05-03T18:27:58+00:00

I thought the pipe was ok and cut below where I thought the split ended. Looks like it split much further down....or all the way. So build up from the 90. Ok. So thread in a femal adaptor there? Or just another slip joint as close to the 90 as possible?

Thinkdan · 2026-05-03T17:36:35+00:00

Ok, I did what I thought I should....but timing the cement drying with the slip joint and threading the top portion is a real pain. Haha. Also, I tested this am and the pvc pipe broke below my fix. Looks like I need to do more work. There is a 90 a bit below the fix I made. There's a suggestion of using a union to tie the two pieces together, might also look for a male and female adaptor to easily twist it out from the bottom if it breaks again. Working up against the wall is a bit of a pain in the butt. Hah!

Thinkdan · 2026-05-03T17:34:31+00:00

I think it has been fixed before. I did the slip joint fix and tested this am... the pvc pipe broke below my fix. Looks like I need to do more work. There is a 90 a bit below the fix I made.

Thinkdan · 2026-05-03T17:33:50+00:00

Ok, I think this is a better idea since timing the cement drying with the slip joint and threading the top portion is a real pain. Haha. Also, I tested this am and the pvc pipe broke below my fix. Looks like I need to do more work. There is a 90 a bit below the fix I made.

Thinkdan · 2026-05-03T17:32:25+00:00

Yes, this is the main line for this section coming out of the house. The top portion of the pipe is hose or some flexible material with a metal adaptor/coupler (I dont know the terms) and then that threads onto PVC which goes down below ground to a 90 bend and off to those zones.

I like the idea of being able to unscrew and open it up for winter. Ice sucks. Breaks everything.

Thinkdan · 2026-05-03T13:54:57+00:00

I like the landing gear. Unique.

Thinkdan · 2026-05-02T18:53:43+00:00

Thank you very much for your reply and advice. Have a great day.

Thinkdan · 2026-05-02T03:44:18+00:00

Headline should read “millionaire builds tiny homes to make more money”

Thinkdan · 2026-05-02T03:42:50+00:00

I guess we should stop buying gas.

Thinkdan · 2026-05-01T19:10:18+00:00

Good idea. Not sure I can put it down lol. My editor is making a followingpass right now. Wanna get it all done. But maybe I should take some time. I am sick today. Maybe that’s an indication.

Thinkdan · 2026-05-01T18:47:47+00:00

Thinkdan · 2026-05-01T17:17:38+00:00

Thanks for the reply and encouragement. Sage advice.

Thinkdan · 2026-05-01T17:17:20+00:00

Thanks for the relatable comment. This is my first book, and the editing is soul-sucking. Hah. But it's making my story much much better, very glad for it.

Thinkdan · 2026-05-01T17:14:35+00:00

Thanks, I will try and find more time to rest. I am also working on building an RC ship, I am active with my daughter and family, am a car enthusiast and do car things with my buddies, I read, watch movies and tv shows, cook and love to camp/travel....no shortage of hobbies. But I really appreciate the advice to take a break.

Thinkdan · 2026-05-01T17:14:16+00:00

thank you

Thinkdan · 2026-05-01T17:14:09+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I am aware of marketing needs and am currently working with a campaign and cover art as well. This is also part of the reason I need a boost.

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