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I think the battery will cover me in most cases but, I do have a little generator that I've used to run the fridge and sump pumps.

We have approval to install but not to operate yet. I will be getting a power wall and I hear that Tesla gets a cut if you supply energy to the grid. The only reason that the power company pays for electricity from individual solar installations is that they are required to by law.

@@AndrewBrenner1 Here the electric company can not stop you from operating. They can only stop you from connecting the installation to the grid. If you install a transfer switch, you can operate without having the installation connected to the grid, so you can start operating without approval. Then later you can change the wiring so you can operate the system while being connected to the grid.

@@GerbenWulff That is probably similar to what we have here but, I am not the one doing the wiring or installation. I don't want to void any warranties just to get a few days of generation when it is just raining all the time anyway.

Well - I'm not using the roof for anything other than keeping the weather out of the barn. Why waste land?

@@AndrewBrenner1 In my area, mounting solar panels on an existing structure requires a permit. Also, look into vertically mounting double-sided panels. They get 2 peaks of power per day, at the times of day when you need it.

@@n085fs Good to know

This is sadly the case in almost all situations around here.

I am going to revisit the decision-making process periodically to see if the projections are favorable or unfavorable for remaining connected to the grid.

@@AndrewBrenner1 the cost for the equipment alone (even used and recertified) will probably outweight any protentional for profit thanks to how the metering and fee's work out.

Should be getting solar power in a few days. It has been quite an ordeal.

@@AndrewBrenner1 ....you have paved the way for the rest of us! It will be interesting to follow along and see how the solar adds to the project!

@@Dancing_Alone_wRentals Well -actually the solar is going on the Amish built barn. And that was NOT $500 ;)

@@AndrewBrenner1 Ahhhh. That actually sounds even more interesting. It all fits well under the giant umbrella of cool things you have going on. ( on a different note... I saw a Canadian...Ken the Canadian...drive stakes in the ground, forming a big 30" hoop jig. Ken then bought 1x material and ripped it all into 2.5 inch widths....and began stacking the rips along the arch. They were glued and screwed. When the first arch was completed, Ken started the second one directly above it. Eventually he had a tall stack of trusses. I've wanted to try the same only I have a saw mill and I noticed the wood comes off soft and pliable. I've been told Gorilla glue likes the moisture in the wood. My schedule is one of someone that is living over thin ice, so I can't go out and try this but I would love to do this over an old in-ground pool. This would make a sunken green house. .....just dreams for now...But the mill is here, and so are a couple logs. Maybe Santa brought me an eight day of the week? I hope Santa brought you a day of family and friends, a smile after a nice meal and great ideas as you relax.

@@Dancing_Alone_wRentals Thanks for the sentiment. We are all equals when it comes to time. Nobody has any advantage there. Living and loving are great priorities.

Or they will want to be off grid. Hard to tell what might happen that far in the future.

The bonus of living in North America is that if we want something for ourselves, we can make it happen for ourselves. And anybody who wants to change things for someone else other than themselves, needs to move to China.

I'm glad it doesn't mean that.

Much better than blowing up!

If you would like to see another short video - where I'm behind the saw - try this one ua-cam.com/users/shorts4gMeSrlguaA

Or for something totally out of the ordinary you might like ua-cam.com/video/3VH01WYCJLs/v-deo.html

Wow - pretty cool

I knew we were in sketchy territory when the tires broke loose. Both vehicles were turning tires before we finally got an acute angle.

Thanks for you comment. I hope to post a follow-up soon with the fix.

I started to wonder if some little spider built a web inside the carbie somewhere. I'll have to investigate further.

New Fuel, New engine. Nitrous may not help. It was a little chilly but I don't think that was the problem either.

Good to know

@AndrewBrenner1 for really bad rust electrolysis works better and faster.

@AndrewBrenner1 also, you want the cleaning version of the white vinegar, it's got a higher concentration of acetic acid

@@VulcanGoF I was worried about dissolving the metal. Obviously faster and quicker was not my main goal. I did heat it up once but that basically did nothing.

Glad you found this helpful. It reminded me to apply some lube to the ignition switch again.

Yes - very clever. They should name a university after you.

I think they already did.

@@bobjones7908 lol

That's it. You got it. Keeps it from twisting. Doesn't spread the load in any measurable way.

It does take out the twist. But, the load is transferred between joists when there is a bending action on the surface (ie. a heavy load). It definitely makes your floor stiffer.

I tend to swap one for the other sometimes. Thanks for watching.

If it pulls up again I can do that but nails are working just fine for now.

My lovely wife cut the skid steer engine half way through. That helped a bunch. Thanks for your comment. Love the caps :)

For the sheathing 1/2 inch (nominal) it is actually 31/64ths but I think that is just to confuse the average person. Arches are 3/4 (whatever funky fraction that is).

He used to quiz me all the time... and with enough hints I might get it. Most times he just had to tell me the song.

Mine will go about 8 feet in the air. It really depends on how high the skid steep lifts the bucket. I recommend starting with a "universal mounting plate". There are some shots of it in action in my videos on building the tiny house. You do need to have a second person to operate the skid steer. They need to be smooth and safe so you don't die.

@@AndrewBrenner1 thanks! yeah i've ran across more video's and people doing the same for trimming. i don't plan on being in it while lifting just going to use a ladder to get in after positioned. It's more for having a platform to move around to trim palms instead of balancing on a ladder with super long pole saw.

Persistence pays off.

I'm willing to entertain offers but almost anything can be burned if that is the best utility it can deliver

thanks - life is full of puzzles, we just need to figure out a way that works.

Thanks for your support.

To use whole blocks I would either need to extend the length 8 inches or reduce it 8 inches. Since it is only 8 half blocks for the total project, I hope that isn't really an issue.

I may just pump it out. I've thought about drainage but have decided against it so far. I hope this is not a major regret.

The AI is getting too good. When multiple drainage enthusiasts get the same recommendation, Skynet is just around the corner.

I agree - Not sure why I didn't realize that.

Thanks - it is amazing how poor my math skill are when shoveling dirt.

I'm in a hole. Watch for future episodes. I hope to complete this in a couple weeks.

Please remember that this is a family friendly show.

@@AndrewBrenner1 your mum used to be family friendly too 🤣

Glad I could be of help. Please subscribe - I'm trying to hit 500 subscribers.

For Sure. Being a plank built house probably helped that too.

I'm not an economist but, I do have an econ minor. Deficit spending is probably a bigger problem than the decisions of any single person.

We did not replace the main seal and now it leaks oil. I would recommend replacing that seal as getting the thing apart is quite a job.

There are rewards... and sometimes justification for new tools if you take some time to evaluate. Sometimes a simple high-effort solution is just fine though.

I did buy a new file. But, it is still a hand file. My elbows feel it for sure.

Heard of it, dun it, it is often more expensive in money AND time unless the shop is right next door.

Thanks

I have gone swimming for less than an hour... but indoor plumbing is an oxymoron.

Very soon now.

Good to know

They shit allover. Didn't you listen?

@@medikos it's a barn. Whoever heard of someone who owns a barn and is afraid of bird shit!? That's insane. Doves no less. Cleaning up shit is part of owning a barn. If she needs a tack room or something, build a little tack room, then! What are the birds shitting on that's bothering her? Or is that a guy? It's hard to tell with that voice. Either way, build a little tack room, if they're pooping on leather. Other than that, they're doves. If you're afraid of shit, don't have animals or a barn. That's ridiculous.

I didn't think it was weird.

@@mistymeaner1753 I don't have any animals in my barn that foul paint on the tractors, muss up the benches and tool boxes. It's my barn. Not a litter box for unwanted animals.

@@AndrewBrenner1 well, maybe you've never been to a farm. Sometimes, city people buy farms, and they have no idea about what they're doing, and they don't know that SHIT is part of the job. Bird shit being the absolute LEAST INVASIVE of all shit. Dove shit being the LEAST OFFENSIVE of all bird shit. This is clearly a case of a city person who doesn't know what the function of a fuckin BARN is.

Sounds a bit extreme but effective. Yell "pull" when it is headed towards the door so I can be ready.