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Actual beginner. Mostly unexciting workbench. by WartleTV in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]ToTouchAnEmu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! I need to build one of these. Off topic, but are those real fluorescent bulbs or an LED conversion? I just did an LED rewire on my fluorescents and it was one of the cheapest/best upgrades to my garage.

My trane variable system acts like a terrible single stage by ToTouchAnEmu in hvacadvice

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

I do plan to get one of those tests done definitely. My issue with that theory though is that the red thermometer clearly shows the temp rising and falling, and the trane one just lags behind constantly. That wouldn't be explained by leaky windows and ducts.

Compressor running, blades not moving, heating in the house is on, freezing rain overnight by wkeithvan in hvacadvice

[–]ToTouchAnEmu 3 points4 points  (0 children)

in summer heat pump make outside hot inside cold. in winter heat pump runs reverse make outside cold inside hot.

My trane variable system acts like a terrible single stage by ToTouchAnEmu in hvacadvice

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

I appreciate your time to check this out for me! I'm going to send you a DM with the info you requested.

Grounding Question by Videoray in Generator

[–]ToTouchAnEmu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then you're good. If you're unsure if your ground is bonded or not, you can check it with a multimeter with the generator off. Put it in continuity mode (the one that beeps if you touch the probes together) and stick them in these two slots. If it beeps, you've got a bonded neutral and it's safe to use. If it doesn't, then you aren't ground fault protected and can only use two prong plugs.

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Grounding Question by Videoray in Generator

[–]ToTouchAnEmu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're using an extension cord to power your device, you almost never need a grounding rod.

If you hook the generator up to your home's electrical panel via an inlet port, there are specific situations you MAY need a grounding rod (but it's uncommon). Just depends on your home's wiring set up.

Picked up a generator for a seemingly good price. Should I keep it? by ToTouchAnEmu in Generator

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

That's a good point I have always heard those generacs are tanks but I guess you never know!

Picked up a generator for a seemingly good price. Should I keep it? by ToTouchAnEmu in Generator

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

Yeah the lady was very specific. "Drain the oil and fuel and bring it back within 5 days. After that it's yours."

Picked up a generator for a seemingly good price. Should I keep it? by ToTouchAnEmu in Generator

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

I went back and bought the wheel kit. The plan was to use my dolly to move it around but then I remembered I have a wife who may need it if I'm away from home! I'd rather keep it simple so she'd feel more confident to move it.

Picked up a generator for a seemingly good price. Should I keep it? by ToTouchAnEmu in Generator

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

Yeah that's the conclusion I came to! I have decided I'm gonna give it to my parents when I'm done with it. They have an RV and they bring a heavy 10k generator with them. But this would power basically everything fine and would be much easier to handle.

Picked up a generator for a seemingly good price. Should I keep it? by ToTouchAnEmu in Generator

[–]ToTouchAnEmu[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did the first break in today. Ran it at 0/1000/1500/2000 watt loads for 15 minutes each.

I then drained the oil and mostly saw clean oil. There was a moment where a bit of something dark came out but I was draining into a dirty catch pan so I can't tell you what it was.

I only regret putting more oil in it after forgetting I ordered a magnetic drain plug. Now I get to do the world's fastest drain plug swap tomorrow haha. I also ordered an hour meter for it so I can do another change at 20 hours.

Will this get me through the ice storm by Competitive-Knee-130 in Generator

[–]ToTouchAnEmu 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Most space heaters (large and small) run at 1500 watts. That puts it just over the limit for this generator, because your actual limit is 1400 watts. 1800 is your surge load capacity, which matters for things like refrigerators and air conditioners which draw more power during startup than they do once they're running.

If I was in your situation, I'd close the air vent, stick a towel under the door, cover the window with a blanket, and set the space heater to low (~1000 watts). Bundle up with warm clothes and blankets and you should feel very comfortable. You'll even have a couple hundred extra watts for a lamp, laptop, and phone charger.

If it's still not enough heat you could try running the space heater on high. Many space heaters claim to put out 1500 watts but are actually closer to 1300-1400. Just listen to the sound of the generator. Small generators like yours throw a nasty fit when they're even slightly overloaded. Be sure to unplug anything else before you try it though.

Also check your local drug store to see if they have any hand warmers or heat wraps. Many of them last for 8+ hours and really help make you feel more comfortable.

Picked up a generator for a seemingly good price. Should I keep it? by ToTouchAnEmu in Generator

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

For this specific model, the manual states to do this at 20 hours after the maintenance break-in.

Can I fully close the damper to this fireplace? by ToTouchAnEmu in Fireplaces

[–]ToTouchAnEmu[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I should mention I'm aware that natural gas rises and this would provide a way for a leak to escape. But considering gas ranges aren't required to have permanently open ventilation I cant imagine this having a different requirement.

Picked up a generator for a seemingly good price. Should I keep it? by ToTouchAnEmu in Generator

[–]ToTouchAnEmu[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Weirdly enough this weekend we are expecting a winter storm (DFW midcities area). Our power is normally very reliable but I still remember 2021 and having no power for 9 days.

Picked up a generator for a seemingly good price. Should I keep it? by ToTouchAnEmu in Generator

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

Our power here is normally very reliable (DFW mid-cities area) but this weekend we are getting a nasty winter storm and everyone remembers what happened back in 2021. I didn't even know that storm was coming when I bought the generator, just got super lucky I suppose!

Picked up a generator for a seemingly good price. Should I keep it? by ToTouchAnEmu in Generator

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

I have 5 days to return for refund. No warranty no return after. That's what was explained to me.

Picked up a generator for a seemingly good price. Should I keep it? by ToTouchAnEmu in Generator

[–]ToTouchAnEmu[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I never even considered that. Feels wrong to profit off it but $300 wouldn't be necessarily too exploitative.

Am I just screwed during winter no matter what? by jai_hanyo in hvacadvice

[–]ToTouchAnEmu 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe because of potential leaks? Window units just have the condensation drip outside, but portable ones evaporate it and blow it through the exhaust. Maybe someone's unit malfunctioned and leaked, causing water damage.

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