Radon Man
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Why Basement Bathrooms Elevate Radon Levels. Check out my endoscope!
Many basement bathrooms have gaping holes underneath the showers and/or tubshowers to accommodate the drain lines. These places can cause a lot of suction loss with our radon systems.
Most of us don't need an endoscope on a daily basis, but when you do- they could save you thousands of dollars in unnecessary demolition as I'll show you in this video.
Here is a video link for the best demonstration-ua-cam.com/video/ex1oxIJh300/v-deo.html
Here is where you can get one if you want- www.amazon.com/DEPSTECH-Waterproof-Inspection-Megapixels-Smartphone/dp/B01MYTHWK4/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1ICNAULV0YA6Z&keywords=depstech+endoscope&qid=1652528929&sprefix=depstech%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-5
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Відео

MOST PEOPLE ARE GOOD
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We have a great community here and I want you all to know about an amazing American who is doing extraordinary things in the Ukraine. He's blazing the path so we can easily help people and animals by pressing buttons on our phones. This video showcases the work that George "Chris" Metz is doing in Ukraine. Let's give him a hand. 😀 Cashapp: $Georgeyayaya Zelle/Paypal: George.metz@icloud.com
HIGH VOLUME RADON SYSTEM
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In this video you will see the installation of a high volume radon fan. (not to be confused with high suction) It is the most seldom fan I install next to the box style fan. I'll show you under what circumstances I use it. Hope it helps. 😀
How To Remove Radon From A Home With Slab AND Crawlspace
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I've done this in quite a few of my videos, but it was usually part of a bigger picture. This video will focus on how to remove radon from homes where there is a basement slab AND an unvented crawlspace. Homes that usually fit this profile are split level homes. Hope this helps out there! 😀
Not Dean Martin's House HD 720p
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There were 2 crawlspaces and a basement slab to treat in this older home. I installed 2 systems under challenging circumstances (such as asbestos and long distances) to reduce radon levels under 4 pCi/L in all of the zones.
Removing Radon From A Basement Drain System
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In this video I'll feature the Hi-perDrain and transparent sump pit cover sold at radonaway.com. Radon is being removed from the home through a unique sump covering solution. Here is the link: www.radonaway.com/20-clear-sump-cover-567 Radon Away only sells to certified radon specialists but maybe the link might be of help.
This is a $2200 radon system?
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Yes, these customers paid $2200 for this radon system. In this short video, I'll show you how we rearranged it so it could function properly.
Passive Radon System With High Radon Levels 33! HD 720p
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"Just activate the passive radon system" they tell me. With radon levels at 33 pCi/L, that passive radon system is no more than a pipe with the word, RADON, written on it. We also had a suction loss incident as well. There is a helpful trick involving a shopvac in this video as well. Thanks for watching. 😀
Routing A Radon System Through A Garage HD 720p
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This is a radon system routed internally through a house. Garages can be forgiving routes to take when this needs to be done. There is also an unvented crawlspace in the mix as well!
How To Be A Radon Mitigator HD 720p
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This video will be of help to those interested in starting a career in radon mitigation. I'll share things that help me run a profitable radon mitigation business. I sincerely hope it helps. 😀
Radon Systems & Drywall Damage -The Unforeseen HD 720p
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This installation could have gone badly. Even after a site assessment prior to the day of installation; an unforeseen factor almost derailed this job. This video will show you some key tools that a radon mitigator seldomly needs but must absolutely have on hand. Hope it helps! and thanks for watching. 😀
These Passive Radon Systems Don't Suck (...WHICH IS BAD)
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If all the homes in this neighborhood were built exactly the same, then none of their passive radon systems are working. I'll show you what needed to be done in order to TRULY activate a passive radon system in one of these townhomes.
1890's House: 1 Radon System treating 2 Zones HD 720p
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It's tougher to remove radon from old houses. Period. This house was built in the 1890's. Half of the home's footprint is a crawlspace. I'll show you how 1 radon system can treat 2 zones that are as different as night and day from each other. There is a sump pit too. I'll share the 3 choices that are available to you when encountering sump pits. Stay tuned for the helpful hack that will save yo...
A Passive Radon System Crawlspace Combo?!!
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I've never seen this before (and I've been in A LOT of houses.) This home was built with an ineffective passive radon system and a crawlspace was an afterthought after the builders hit rock. In this video I'll show you how I activated the system and tied in a crawlspace encapsulation with it as well. Hope the videos help! 😀
Weird But Successful Passive Radon System HD 1080p
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In this video, I'll show you an unusual passive radon system that is composed of 2 small pipes that converge into 1 larger pipe in the attic. They are kind of rare in my area and I haven't had good luck with them. Check it out!
Have A PLAN C HD 1080p
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Have A PLAN C HD 1080p
I made a boo boo HD 720p
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I made a boo boo HD 720p
Do You Already Have a Passive Radon System? HD 1080p
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Do You Already Have a Passive Radon System? HD 1080p
Don't Let Your Customers Trick You! HD
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Don't Let Your Customers Trick You! HD
Problems When Activating Passive Radon Systems HD 720p
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Problems When Activating Passive Radon Systems HD 720p
Super HIGH RADON New HOme WHy?!
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Super HIGH RADON New HOme WHy?!
Brief Subslab Crawlspace Combo Video HD 720p
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Brief Subslab Crawlspace Combo Video HD 720p
Brief External Subslab Depressurization Video HD 1080p
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Brief External Subslab Depressurization Video HD 1080p
Take Time To Mock Up The Radon Fan HD 1080p
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Take Time To Mock Up The Radon Fan HD 1080p
Adding On To Radon Systems
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Adding On To Radon Systems
Better to rebuild than repair plus a sump pit! HD 720p
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Better to rebuild than repair plus a sump pit! HD 720p
Look Out Below! HD 720p
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Look Out Below! HD 720p
Nosy Neighbors Are A Gift! HD 720p
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Nosy Neighbors Are A Gift! HD 720p
Radon Systems vs HOA's
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Radon Systems vs HOA's
There's A Spring Under This House! 2018 Vintage Radon Man
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There's A Spring Under This House! 2018 Vintage Radon Man

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @FadyDizzle
    @FadyDizzle 11 днів тому

    Do you have a link to the radon fan kit you installed ?

  • @johnbadami5775
    @johnbadami5775 17 днів тому

    Your honesty is refreshing sir! God bless you and your business!

  • @ALAl-zw8tq
    @ALAl-zw8tq 19 днів тому

    does the pipe freeze in the winter ?

  • @ALAl-zw8tq
    @ALAl-zw8tq 19 днів тому

    You evacuating really near a window is that all right ?

  • @ALAl-zw8tq
    @ALAl-zw8tq 19 днів тому

    Hi , thanks for your video , I have a question , I want to evacuate my radon on the roof of the house , my pipe exhaust will be near the edge of the roof 2 feet above the roof, but I have a window on that side that is 3 feet below the exhausts pipe is this a problem ? will the radon come back down and re-enter the house ? Radon gas is heavier then the air I presume ?

    • @radonman6800
      @radonman6800 19 днів тому

      Hi Alai, the system should exhaust either 10 feet away from a window OR 2 feet above a window. Looks like you are good to go. 😀

  • @nakrul987
    @nakrul987 Місяць тому

    do you do pressure field extension testing?

  • @Stoic_Pioneers
    @Stoic_Pioneers Місяць тому

    Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

  • @stevesmith1493
    @stevesmith1493 2 місяці тому

    Either way the sound is from air going out the fan pipe.

  • @stevesmith1493
    @stevesmith1493 2 місяці тому

    I bought a battery operated caulk gun. Saved my life!😂

  • @vc8424
    @vc8424 2 місяці тому

    Everbuilt makes a nice sump pump basin with a built in radon discharge pipe which you can easily tie in to the system. The pump is still very accessible.

  • @tchomeinspections
    @tchomeinspections 3 місяці тому

    Where do you purchase different colors of PVC? Thank you!

  • @KRTube75
    @KRTube75 4 місяці тому

    Most of the weight of a house is on the outside walls. With slab flooring, as the foundation settles, it pulls the outside edge of the slab down but the soil settles less and less the more toward the center you get. This causes the cracking you are seeing.

  • @webmoore4353
    @webmoore4353 4 місяці тому

    I thought over 4.0 required mitigation…

  • @webmoore4353
    @webmoore4353 4 місяці тому

    Schedule 40 pipe is code

  • @IthacaDon
    @IthacaDon 4 місяці тому

    What was the final level when you were done? How come you don't use gauges and test holes at the far edges of the slab?

    • @radonman6800
      @radonman6800 4 місяці тому

      Hi Don, oddly, the jobs with really high levels tend to fall drastically once a system is installed correctly. The manometer serves as a good gauge for air flow. As for the additional gauges and test holes, etc..you're not wrong.

  • @IthacaDon
    @IthacaDon 4 місяці тому

    Do you happen to know what level they started with and what the level is now? Also, you were there to add a new mitigation system, I assume. Why did they want an additional system. Thanks for making the videos!

    • @radonman6800
      @radonman6800 4 місяці тому

      Hi Don..I recall that the levels weren't alarming.The homeowner, Richard monitors the radon levels electronically and actually documents the readings on a daily basis. His pre-existing air exchanger was doing an ok job at reducing radon levels but he saw me installing a radon system at his neighbor's house and had me put one in at his house. I think before it was around 4 pCi/Land after I came along, the levels are around 1-2 pCi/L.

  • @IthacaDon
    @IthacaDon 4 місяці тому

    Any experience with ERV systems and radon mitigation?

    • @radonman6800
      @radonman6800 4 місяці тому

      Hi Don. Yes. I encountered one and made a video about it. Here it is--ua-cam.com/video/KeJgMNe7d6c/v-deo.html

  • @8m617
    @8m617 5 місяців тому

    Subscribed! Heavy Kansas DIYr here. Upgrading a new home passive system with a Festa AMG Maverick since up in the attic I just completed my nice plankway over the rafters/insulation! Curious as to why some attic setups use two elbows with condensate bypass wye tube versus just the inline setups I’m seeing? I see Suncourt fans require the condensate bypass for warranty but don’t see any requirements for Festa or even the mention of it. Are some fans just engineered better to take the moisture passing by? Thanks for any insight. Plan to watch more vids!

  • @dfristoe5524
    @dfristoe5524 5 місяців тому

    Raydon is a scam! Don't fall for it people

  • @kaltrex9465
    @kaltrex9465 5 місяців тому

    How/what is radon emitted from? I have a slight open gap under the lid and above. What do you think it means if the discharge water is golden color? Rust or bacteria and how to clear it? My sump pump is just touching the ground under the foundation, that’s bad? I’m thinking of putting a Home Depot bucket in there and drilling holes on the sides to reduce earthy substances.

  • @user-vt4tn1ng8g
    @user-vt4tn1ng8g 5 місяців тому

    These videos are helpful.. Thanks. Just curious why you wouldn't purchase a small sump pump tube knowing that it is split and leaking. (charge it to the owner?) Also wondering why you would not seal the hole where the Radon exhaust tube goes through the new lid that you purchased. You were meticulous when installing the piece to the new lid that allows water to go into the sump pump pit but it does not allow air to escape yet you are allowing 1/2 gap between the lid and exhaust tube.

  • @kr5153
    @kr5153 5 місяців тому

    Would be great to know what was done under the plastic.

    • @vc8424
      @vc8424 2 місяці тому

      I have a feeling nothing was done under the plastic,crushed stone over that dirt would of been ideal, then place your perforated drain pipe above the stone, allows the system to breath and not put stress on the fan.

  • @farukatasever2933
    @farukatasever2933 5 місяців тому

    Why is that brick in the first pit?

  • @mleofc
    @mleofc 5 місяців тому

    When you dig the clay in the old Houses. How much are the radon levels before and after?

  • @mmm-cake
    @mmm-cake 5 місяців тому

    Notice any quality of health changes? Seems like this radon removal was a fad of the 2010’s…. No?

  • @johntambascio3971
    @johntambascio3971 6 місяців тому

    home inspector here, 1 in 10 are hot in the NE test please and test again if you change your roof windows insulate finish areas change grade and if not every three years,

  • @Mike-ol4ng
    @Mike-ol4ng 6 місяців тому

    can I install a radon fan inside my garage (my garage is finished and cannot reach to attic)? there is no living space above the garage.

    • @radonman6800
      @radonman6800 6 місяців тому

      Hi Mike. I believe that could work. Here is a link to other things that you'll need to consider. 19january2017snapshot.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-08/documents/ashicklst.pdf

  • @Steve-Chicago
    @Steve-Chicago 6 місяців тому

    Too much moving causes headache.

  • @RICHIE_RICH89
    @RICHIE_RICH89 7 місяців тому

    Killing you lol ok people slept in basements for hundreds of yrs and never had them are they dead. Nope not from that anyways. Biggeat farse ever.

  • @scottreid4698
    @scottreid4698 7 місяців тому

    Love the chin diaper.why bother.?

  • @christmasbarn55
    @christmasbarn55 7 місяців тому

    UA-cam algorithms popped your video in my feed or whatever….intuition…..very possibly….because radon has been on my mind lately! I subscribed because you are great, informative, so informative I’m scared now 😳. Mind if I ask questions? 1) where can I buy a thingamajiggy to test the levels. The thing the local DEHEC sent me was a level 4. I can’t recall if that was before or after we had a sump pump put in 😱 2) we do have a lid on sump pump much nicer than that ugly black thing, so I will look into buying the lid you used, I liked that you can see inside the pit! 3) when you say I’m dying…I live in the basement I have dry eyes, my dog has dry eyes, I sneeze like crazy pretty much every day. I could say I’m pretty fatigued but I don’t know if it’s not due to chronic low back & spinal pain. 4) am I classified as one foot in the grave, other foot 🦶🏼 on a banana 🍌 peel? Again thank you for making this video 3 years ago, which I know I was searching 3 yrs. ago UA-cam come on man! Thank you, hope you are still UA-cam ‘ing

    • @radonman6800
      @radonman6800 7 місяців тому

      Here is a link to the radon monitor shown in this video--a.co/d/4GL9Vs8 Thanks for the kind words, Endora. I wish you lots of luck resolving your health issues.

    • @nostalgia46
      @nostalgia46 Місяць тому

      You sure it was radon on your mind and not Georgia?

  • @tadmarshall2739
    @tadmarshall2739 7 місяців тому

    I was hoping to hear before and after numbers for radon levels.

  • @kng565
    @kng565 7 місяців тому

    Looks like some really nice work there -- especially primed and painted to match. Since this video was 3 years ago, any comments on that RadonAway SF180? Has it been reliable with no odd loud vibration noise? I assume when you said you can hear it working, it's just air-flow we could hear on the video?

    • @radonman6800
      @radonman6800 7 місяців тому

      Hi Kng565. The SF 180 was the right tool for the job and has been holding up well. No complaints from the customers. In other words, they must still be running. Funny thing- There are just 2 reviews at the Radon Away: 1 says it's too loud and the other says it's quiet. Anyway, acoustics... no one wants to see or hear the radon fan, so try to put your best foot forward on your location. This fan is for slab that has gravel underneath. There are other models for high suction situations. Thanks for watching!

  • @michaelfassino4314
    @michaelfassino4314 7 місяців тому

    Question please ! What is your max on 3” pipe length before and after your mitigation fan ? Thank you and your videos are great teaching tools !!

    • @radonman6800
      @radonman6800 7 місяців тому

      Hi Michael. I am more concerned about the 90 degree turns in the system rather than actual pipe length because the length of pipe is in proportion to the home which we can't change but 90 degree elbows add a significant amount of pipe length in theory with drag or friction. Hope that helps.

  • @tadmarshall2739
    @tadmarshall2739 7 місяців тому

    Did you measure the resulting radon level?

  • @siixserellomusic638
    @siixserellomusic638 8 місяців тому

    Hi did you need to install two fans and systems or just 1

    • @radonman6800
      @radonman6800 8 місяців тому

      There is one radon fan doing all of the work here. Thanks for watching.

  • @philh.7100
    @philh.7100 8 місяців тому

    Has anyone ever tried pressurizing the basement rather than sucking a vacuum under the slab?

    • @radonman6800
      @radonman6800 8 місяців тому

      Hi Phil. Yes. It's a rare situation but i made a video about it in my library.

  • @shanefrank3281
    @shanefrank3281 8 місяців тому

    If you are using the black corrugated with slits or the PVC that has multiple holes along its length does the slope still matter since any water that gets in the pipe would drain out the slits/holes along the length of the pipe?

    • @radonman6800
      @radonman6800 8 місяців тому

      Hi Shane. Good point there. The short answer is no. Just assume water will show up and my advice is to be thinking about how to discharge it.

  • @Medic7000
    @Medic7000 8 місяців тому

    Hello. Thank you again for the great videos. I currently have a maverick and thinking about upgrading fan to a hawk to bring my levels even lower. My basement is finished so I only have one suction point in my 1996 home. Have you installed hawk fans before and noticed a difference? I’m also upgrading to a 4” pvc for better flow. Also, some local mitigators only carry radon away and they say festas tend to give out in less than 5 years. Not sure they are telling the truth or are just hyping the brand they use. Have you noticed festa fans giving out more than radonaway?

    • @radonman6800
      @radonman6800 8 місяців тому

      HI Medic7000. I haven't worked with hawks. Maybe it'll do the trick. Both brands are good so no worries there. I get your quest for low radon levels. Is there a basement bathroom where there is suction loss at the tubshower? I've got videos about that. I have also resorted to flipping the radon fan upside down before. Got a video on that. Good luck 😀

    • @radonman6800
      @radonman6800 8 місяців тому

      I take that back about the hawk- I've used them on houses with large footprints +- 3000 sq ft and with gravel under the slab. Basically a high volume fan intended for big houses. Sorry about the brain lapse there. That should be the one I'm using on the high volume fan video. You'll need an oversized exhaust pipe as well if you go that route. It's actually in both of my videos where I talked about high volume and turning the fan upside down in the other one.

    • @Medic7000
      @Medic7000 8 місяців тому

      @@radonman6800 I just upgraded my pvc from 3” to 4”. 4” should be enough for the hawk right? I thought it would take 3 hours and going on day 3 lol. Been watching a lot of videos and you are one of the best.

    • @radonman6800
      @radonman6800 8 місяців тому

      Hey Medic7000. 4" pipe both in the slab and exhausting out is what's optimal for the Hawk. That's a lot of work you are putting in. Take a break when you are done. 😀 As winter sets in, radon levels typically go up so you might get fooled into thinking you failed. I'd set up a long term test knowing that you are measuring when conditions are at their worst.

  • @kentmillerstudios
    @kentmillerstudios 8 місяців тому

    Hello, Do you need to seal around the walls. I have the same thing. Thanks

    • @radonman6800
      @radonman6800 8 місяців тому

      Hi Kent, If presented the opportunity, I always do it. Nothing but upside. 😀

  • @Medic7000
    @Medic7000 8 місяців тому

    Hello thank you for your videos. I have a 3” pvc with an amg maverick averaging 3.5’pci/L. Do you think the levels will improve if I upgrade the pvc to a 4”?

    • @radonman6800
      @radonman6800 8 місяців тому

      Hi Medic7000. If you are willing to go to the trouble AND have the wherewithal to change out all of your pipe, perhaps I would start by adding a 2nd suction point onto the system. (Convert that part to 4" if you wish.) When you do that, it will give you an opportunity to re-work the original suction pit as well. Assuming there is gravel under your slab and you are not experiencing suction loss, that might get you to lower levels. 😀

  • @kylekelley213
    @kylekelley213 8 місяців тому

    Where you been scott, no new videos.

  • @roberttroutman6780
    @roberttroutman6780 8 місяців тому

    It is my understanding that the radon pump should never be placed inside the home, in case of leakage. Then the radon would be pumped from under the foundation and right into the habitable living space.

  • @user-dm4wt6qr9x
    @user-dm4wt6qr9x 9 місяців тому

    How often do you come across situations like this where the intake to the fan is blocked by a rise of water in the sump pit? Is it usually a failed sump pump?

    • @radonman6800
      @radonman6800 9 місяців тому

      The best way I can answer that is: Not ALL radon systems are tied to sump pits, however, ALL sump pumps fail sooner or later. That's why the manometer is your buddy because it's a visual indicator for the system's air movement. Periodically testing the pump or having planned replacements every x years whether it needs it or not -(like what people often do with sewage pumps in their homes. ) Thanks for watching.

  • @turbopower130
    @turbopower130 10 місяців тому

    People who believe in radon and pay for "mitigation" are the same people who wear a mask in their car when they are the only person in the car. Props for you making money on the retired 👍

  • @kylekelley213
    @kylekelley213 10 місяців тому

    Where you at, havent seen any new videos?

  • @tylerfabish5578
    @tylerfabish5578 Рік тому

    Replace your fucking n95. Im a cheap ass but holy shit that thing is long overdue for retirement

  • @ts3408den
    @ts3408den Рік тому

    How does water stay out of stack. Probably a silly question

    • @radonman6800
      @radonman6800 Рік тому

      It's a very common question. The answer is : that it doesn't! It's just like the plumbing pipes coming out of the roof of your home. water simply drains out under the slab of your home. no big deal. 😀

  • @FamilyChannelfun32
    @FamilyChannelfun32 Рік тому

    This is the fifth right on video I watched and they all suck. Not one of them explains how to actually install it.

    • @radonman6800
      @radonman6800 Рік тому

      Thanks Eric. I try. Hope it helps 😀

  • @Fireheadman
    @Fireheadman Рік тому

    Started following your videos in hopes to see something on high suction. I have a basement with no gravel and high compaction sitting no more than 6" off the bedrock (sandstone). I've pulled out 15gal of dirt already (using a rotary drill to break into sandstone). Do you have any additional videos on how you tackle these?

    • @radonman6800
      @radonman6800 Рік тому

      Hi Fireheadman. Here’s 3 that come to mind. There’s a couple more I’m sure. Thanks for watching. ua-cam.com/video/y9d8iztcjoY/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/ePjRGqFh-EU/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/rGu9DpM1tHA/v-deo.html