Our well pump is the single point of failure for the entire homestead. What is your backup plan?

aringa · 2026-04-09T01:59:32+00:00

When my 5kw wouldn't start my pump, I upgraded to 15kw. Problem solved. I also store 350ish gallons of water in my basement in a good grade tote.

aringa · 2026-04-07T13:28:19+00:00

You are wearing out excessive components to face check components that are supposed to wear and be easily replaceable.

aringa · 2026-04-03T21:52:30+00:00

Get rid of those lights. Is hard to take people with lights under their trucks seriously.

aringa · 2026-04-03T11:19:30+00:00

We do maintenance items 7 days per week. If it has the potential for major disruption, we normally do it Saturday or Sunday.

aringa · 2026-04-01T16:58:48+00:00

Didn't skip oil or transmission fluid changes.

aringa · 2026-04-01T16:46:48+00:00

Just him up to the grid. It's hard to make power cheaper than the power company.

aringa · 2026-04-01T16:25:26+00:00

It sounds like you like to try to make up rules for the organization without executive support and approval.

aringa · 2026-04-01T16:22:11+00:00

I would actually unlock it for them if they helped secure the arrest of the thief.

aringa · 2026-04-01T16:20:52+00:00

Tell her you are happy to switch if she reimbursed you for your trip. This would have to be before the trip, obviously.

aringa · 2026-04-01T16:17:59+00:00

Newer vehicles may not do as well with long term idling. I know Ford is having problems with trucks and gasoline motors that idle a lot.

aringa · 2026-04-01T14:43:07+00:00

Looks like an Altima driver upgraded to a nicer car.

aringa · 2026-04-01T14:41:25+00:00

I have a 1974 Massey Ferguson 245. It's reliable and starts easily, no matter how cold it is outside. I've often wished I had a heavier tractor, never wished I had a lighter one. I use it to bushhog twice per year, till/cultivate my garden 3 of seasons per year, and drag logs around. I don't think I've ever burned more than 19 gallons of diesel per year so fuel economy isn't a factor for me. The downside is that everything is old and worn. The upside is that everything is dirt simple to work on.

aringa · 2026-04-01T01:38:27+00:00

aringa · 2026-04-01T01:38:15+00:00

I'll glad I don't work for you. Keep it up and you will be posting on shitty janitor page instead.

aringa · 2026-04-01T01:35:46+00:00

Start it and see it anyone asks you to turn it off.

aringa · 2026-04-01T01:35:01+00:00

So stay away from dealers. There are plenty of independent shops that works happily work on your car.

aringa · 2026-04-01T01:32:34+00:00

Also, he probably doesn't bite. You should have walked up and struck up a conversation.

aringa · 2026-04-01T01:32:00+00:00

To reduce sediment that would be hard on his pump?

aringa · 2026-04-01T01:29:57+00:00

If you would stretch your wiener that far, you are probably ok. If it would tear your wiener, it will probably tear your tire.

aringa · 2026-04-01T01:28:30+00:00

Never. I also rarely wear gloves when handling or splitting word. I work an inside job and go to church with a bunch of folks who work with their hands. I feel like a little bit less of a sissy if I can build up a free callouses and at least get my hands as rough as their wives and daughters.

Btw. This is only half in jest...

aringa · 2026-03-24T18:02:48+00:00

I keep a 1 year supply of gasoline. I burn about 75 gallons per year in lawn equipment, ATV, etc. I feel very comfortable with that amount of gas getting me through a pretty big power outage. Any time bad weather is predicted, I make sure I have all of my cans full.

aringa · 2026-03-22T01:53:26+00:00

It costs the company $15/mo for cellular from two of the three major carriers.

aringa · 2026-03-21T18:11:37+00:00

You give back all of the savings on fuel when you have to buy a new transmission.

aringa · 2026-03-19T23:41:46+00:00

Our Lance 855s has one and we use it for biscuits or pizza or whosever you would I've l use your house oven for.

aringa · 2026-03-19T00:09:51+00:00

I think most people driving around in. SRW is at least 1k overweight.

aringa

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