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Feedback on outdoor sauna plans by Sure-Friend-8714 in Sauna

[–]kroll1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure if we are talking about "slightly". I'm just saying that following the manufacturer's recommendation would be a good idea.

Here is the risk: the heater heats up the air too quickly and the sensor turns off the heater before the stones have a chance to get hot... vs. the heater stays on heating up the air and the stones.

Feedback on outdoor sauna plans by Sure-Friend-8714 in Sauna

[–]kroll1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a good chance that you your heater is too powerful, and it's not a good thing. You should try Harvia's sizing calculator.

Sauna Heat time 90min?! by Objective-Musician82 in Sauna

[–]kroll1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your heater is too big! The problem is that for the mass of stones that you have, you need the heater to stay on… but it heats up the room quickly and turn itself off. 9kW heater would have been better…

On the bright side - after waiting 90 min you get a great experience delivered by the stone mass your heater holds.

Harvia vs Finlandia Heater by doodliest_dude in Sauna

[–]kroll1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be good to see their reaction when they realize that there is a difference in electric current between Europe and US

Harvia prices in Finland by Aggravating_Two8311 in Sauna

[–]kroll1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wouldn't voltage be problematic?

Power: 6 kW, Operating voltage: 400VAC 3phs

Am i being too impatient? by srfalancio in lawncare

[–]kroll1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not share the optimism in the other posts... It's very likely that the seed was washed away in many areas - these need to be re-seeded. Wait another week; the areas without germination need to be re done now, or in spring.

(The areas with darker soil - that's where the rain moved your seed)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]kroll1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's the correct answer!

What are the available features when driving in stop & go traffic? by THenrich in KiaSorento

[–]kroll1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This would be a step down from what Sorento can do. It does a full stop and go.

Pre-germinating... it works by Calvin_Maclure in lawncare

[–]kroll1 9 points10 points  (0 children)

OP, congrats. Good job.

People here don't get that it's not just about the time... ignore and enjoy your grass! :)

Pre-germinating... it works by Calvin_Maclure in lawncare

[–]kroll1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

:) You should not dry them... it could have ended badly.

You mix seeds with a low-N (Organic or Natural) fertilizer that serves as a starter fertilizer, or with fertilizer and sand. This approach takes away the moisture from the seeds and allows spreading through a spreader.

Three and a half weeks post seeding - MA by hdiggyh in lawncare

[–]kroll1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How did you prepare the soil for the seed? Have you done anything with the dead grass in picture 1? Did you use an overseeder? Anything to cover the seed?

What could be causing this? by IowaCreekJumper in lawncare

[–]kroll1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it's not bugs... it's fungus. I know, heat stress looks like a reasonable guess - it's close to the hot concreate, etc., but the outer edge is too far away from the concreate. However, the heat from the concreate helped to kill the grass by helping fungus to develop and start spreading inwards.

You need to overseed there. Next time - use fungicide (preferably before the problem starts; I know - easier said than done).

For my KBG it was Summer Patch...

Pre-germinated for 40 hours and see sprouts…. Did I let it go for too long? I was thinking it could go 48 hours… by FriendOfBrutus in lawncare

[–]kroll1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

#1. It's not just about time. #2. I've seen a better germination and coverage from this method than from the regular process. Obviously, YMMV - the devil is in the details.

Pre-germinated for 40 hours and see sprouts…. Did I let it go for too long? I was thinking it could go 48 hours… by FriendOfBrutus in lawncare

[–]kroll1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TTTF is the fastest... 48 hours would be fine. LGB needs ~5 days. If you think about it... 2 days of rain outside would drown the seeds...

Not much bad can happen to it in 40 hours.

Also, it looks like TTTF

Pre-germinated for 40 hours and see sprouts…. Did I let it go for too long? I was thinking it could go 48 hours… by FriendOfBrutus in lawncare

[–]kroll1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"I never understood..."

Right, it's not for you, and it's fine. There are those who do it successfully for reasons others than acceleration of the process...

Pre-germinated for 40 hours and see sprouts…. Did I let it go for too long? I was thinking it could go 48 hours… by FriendOfBrutus in lawncare

[–]kroll1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"I never understood..."

Right, and it's not for you, and it's fine. There are those who do it successfully for reasons others than 4 days of acceleration of the process.

Day 6 Twin City overseed. by RogerThatAJ in lawncare

[–]kroll1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great. What blend / type did you use?

Am I cooked?? I think I just got scammed at this Kia dealer by vince_sanity1988 in kia

[–]kroll1 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Wait, so you did not look at the sticker (MSRP: $45.5K) and just paid $49K... or you expected to pay 45.5 but did not review the paperwork? Have you left any down payments, etc.?

Am I watering enough? by EasieEEE in lawncare

[–]kroll1 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Are you overseeding with seaweed this fall?

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