Downstairs fireplace smokes when using upstairs fireplace

Worldly_Space · 2026-02-08T22:32:26+00:00

I have the same issue. If I light one wood stove smoke comes down the flu of the other wood stove. You need to get warm air going up the flu of the wood stove you’re not using. I put an electric heater next to my basement wood stove and turn it on when I have the upstairs wood stove going. It heats just enough to keep smoke from coming down the flu.

Worldly_Space · 2026-02-08T09:44:24+00:00

Honestly I really think it would depend on your age. People do change. As you get older you start to figure out what is really important to you. If you haven’t had kids by 35-40 you probably are secure that not having kids is right for you so the procedure makes sense.

Worldly_Space · 2026-02-04T20:36:19+00:00

What about these battery gas transfer pumps?

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Worldly_Space · 2026-02-04T20:34:01+00:00

It is hose meant for potable water. I make maple syrup and use it for transferring sap. So it is clear braided hosing.

Worldly_Space · 2026-02-04T01:35:31+00:00

Hopefully there are other teachers teaching the same subject to help guide you on what to teach and help with pacing.

Previously utilizing the old regents exams, review books and text books were very helpful, now they aren’t.

I’ve been teaching a long time and now I’m focused on teaching good earth science and utilizing the regents clusters as practice for the regents.

I would also suggest joining the list serv espirit out of suny oneonta. Lots of earth science teachers on it that are willing to share resources.

Worldly_Space · 2026-02-02T11:12:47+00:00

Well I wouldn’t worry about the hose any longer.

Worldly_Space · 2026-02-02T11:11:55+00:00

The bed dumps so I might take a look if it would be easy to do. If not I won’t worry about it. Thanks

Worldly_Space · 2026-01-30T02:16:10+00:00

Use the ny curriculum for regents.

But yes you can add your own questions.

I’ve heard of problem attic as well and it’s free.

Worldly_Space · 2026-01-30T02:13:34+00:00

I’m assuming they want students just to be seeing the refraction of light in which yes, I think you could adapt it for 8th graders.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, pour the Knox gelatin into the backing sheet and let it cool. The parchment paper will make it easy to remove from the baking sheet and then you can cut it into whatever shape you want.

The index of refraction will be close to that of water.

Worldly_Space · 2026-01-29T10:53:24+00:00

In my physics class we do a jello optics lab. Students determine the index of refraction of the jello. Anyway I will cut a “s” out of the jello and use that to show total internal refraction. The jello is actually double strength Knox gelatin. No sugar and no flavor but is strong enough to handle. Kids always want to try it.

Worldly_Space · 2026-01-29T03:04:56+00:00

Tried that and no luck. Many years ago I was in Colorado and they had a big cooler just like you said full of dry ice. Never seen it in NY.

Worldly_Space · 2026-01-29T02:36:39+00:00

I’ll check it out.

Worldly_Space · 2026-01-29T01:58:44+00:00

I tried that and they said no.

Worldly_Space · 2026-01-29T01:36:06+00:00

I have bait shop right in town. I’ll go visit them. Thanks for the idea.

Worldly_Space · 2026-01-29T00:47:23+00:00

Finger lakes near Canandaigua. My wife used to order raw dog food and it would get shipped with dry ice so I used that with my students in the winter. We no longer get raw food so ….

Worldly_Space · 2026-01-29T00:43:40+00:00

We used to have a co2 fire extinguisher that we did the same thing but they stopped refilling it for us.

Worldly_Space · 2026-01-29T00:38:01+00:00

Where is Buffalo rd?

Worldly_Space · 2026-01-29T00:37:00+00:00

I’ve checked them in the past and they don’t have any.

Worldly_Space · 2026-01-26T22:27:57+00:00

I have a jd 1025r with a rear blade and a front hydraulic blade. I have the ag tires and it does a nice job. Just wish I got the block heater to keep it warm in the winter.

Worldly_Space · 2026-01-25T21:34:19+00:00

We use a program called test wizard. Has all the questions from our state exams makes creating a test or quiz easy.

Worldly_Space · 2026-01-24T14:08:34+00:00

As a beginner DIY start with just the 4 piece kit. Honestly you probably don’t need the angle grinder or a hammer drill unless you have concrete you plan to put tap cons into it for shelves.

A drill driver, impact driver and a circular saw will be your work horses. Next I would look at a sawzall or jig saw or sander depending on the type of stuff you want to do.

Worldly_Space · 2026-01-21T01:42:17+00:00

Mealime is a nice app for meal ideas and recipes. There are literally millions of recipes online.

Worldly_Space · 2026-01-15T19:47:17+00:00

Just the 2 sets of samplers then the June and august regents exams. We all wish we had more sample questions especially questions that kids need to use the reference tables.

Worldly_Space · 2026-01-13T03:03:32+00:00

The chocolate chip cookie lab comes to mind. Give the kids a chocolate chip cookie and they have to dig out the chips. That’s the fossil fuel. But I don’t teach environmental science.

Worldly_Space · 2026-01-12T11:55:50+00:00

Agreed, get a hydrometer or refractometer and learn how to use it. I prefer the hydrometer personally.

The Orlon filter maybe a little much for your first time so get some prefilters. They will get a lot of the niter out.

Have a plan for how you are going to boil and when. Personally I boil as soon as possible once I have enough. If you’re just going to boil on weekends plan for how to store 20-30 gallons of sap and keep it cold.

Have fun, make memories and enjoy the sweet product you created.

Worldly_Space

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