After the previous owner died I wonder how many times Buster checked his food bowl for food only to find it empty. Clearly he survived like cats can but I would guess petting is something he missed also. He needed you two to come along.
I see the land worth more than the home. That house feels like a waste of time and resources to me. Seems cobbled together. Good money after bad with that structure. Might make better sense to just build a new house.
That wall heater looks like a permanent Mr. Heater "buddy" heater. Those types are rated for indoor use but i would still use a CO detector to be sure. I ran one in my bedroom during a cold snap for 3-4 nights in a row and my detector never went off and I am still typing :)
Yes, I'm a home inspector and I've seen units like that in multiple homes I've done. They've never worked but they should be ok for indoor use (although I echo the suggestion of using a CO detector before signing off on it)
Propane tanks switched from internal to external threads on April 1, 2002. Hahaha thanks for making me go down that rabbit hole that I thought I would never go down.
Man, this is reminding me of when I bought my house. Built in 1922, last official "update" seemed to be in the early 60's, lots of owner-DIY fixes. I had to redo the plumbing, the boiler (including asbestos abatement), and the freaking main breaker to the entire house. Really needed to redo the entire electrical system, but that ended up taking care of itself with a surprise house fire a couple of months ago. I understand very well the "good enough for now" process. I also see kinship with the old man that put it together. He knew exactly what he was doing when he put it together, at least the mechanical parts. Maintenance got harder as he aged, things fell behind. Brilliant mind, decaying body.
Being you're living in the desert solar hot water would be your best answer. I have it and it's backed up by gas if the sun doesn't shine works amazing
Definitely gonna want some steel shank boots on that property. And yeah, that gas system is beyond cursed. The Glo-Warm is fine though, we use those in the upper midwest a lot for cabins and stuff.
@HerbOMatic here in Scandinavia we have propane heaters too. Mostly for backup or cabins though. It's fine for indoor use but! The bi product for burning gas is water vapor and tons of it. Not sure if humidity is a problem for your living area, but definitely have it mind. High humidity can cause fungus and sorts of badness. That combined with you swamp cooler, definitely pumps a lot of moisture into your home. I do admire your can do spirit though. Love your videos !
I found the channel after you got the ranch and binged on everything you had done… going into withdrawal since you hadn’t posted for a couple weeks. I feel better now!
Great to see you bought a fire extinguisher, ( get a couple more1for the tractor and other for the battery shed)fire blanket for the kitchen and gas/co detectors . You could save on propane. And water. Shower with a friend.
WOW, thx for the 12 volt lead acid battery tour. Need to make it a regular item in your videos. Looking forward to the installation of the solar cooling fan for the shed. Don’t forget an external vent to bring outside air in. Thx for bringing us along. 😊😊😊 John Ken
Not a Hank Hill, but i did hear your safety valve engage when you opened your nee tank of propane. That will reduce your flow to whatever it's run to. To fix it, turn off the valve, wait for pressure to release so you start with zero pressure again, the open the valve slowly... slowly, so you dont hear that "BB" or whatever that thing is make contact. It sounds like a bb hitting metal. Once the line is pressurized, you can open the valve fully. It's a pain, but it makes a huge difference in how much gas volume comes out of the tank. Just trying to help and sorry the gas company won't hook you up, maybe they are weird? Ya, i think that's it. Yall keep up the great work, making dreams come true, one day/project at a time.
Oh one more thing, the leak test will work better once you get the gas flowing to whatever ever appliance you are testing, if the system hasn't been bled, the propane is pushing air. Air has a larger molecules than propane and will only show a really large leak(which will be a massive propane leak) so make sure your appliance works, which means you actually have propane at the appliance and your lines are purged of air, then check for Leaks.
Ok, one more, more, thing, thing... CO detectors need to be replaced every 3-5 years and smoke detectors every 10. So it's good that you bought separate devices, the all in one unit work great but following the replacement schedule they would need to be replaced every 3-5 years and they are more expensive so it's just wasted money, and I hate to see you do that.
I work for a plumbing wholesaler and we carry a new gas piping product called Pexalgas. Its kind of a cross between CSST gas pipe and plastic pex pipe. It uses press fittings for all connections and is super easy to install. Perfect for a DIY guy! Some great videos about it on YT. Good luck and thanks for the always entertaining content!
I would recommend replacing the tank style water heater with a flash heater. It would save propane because it is only on when you are using it. They mount on the wall so it would give you more room.
For the stripped holes, you can glue a piece of wood, toothpick into the hole, and then put the new screw in. I highly recommend using glue and not just putting the wood in dry 🙃
Since the wife got on boots and the batteries have been cleaned and rewired, i'm just here for Buster now. DONT FIX THE CAT, MECHANICALY OR ANATOMICALLY.
Never fails to entertain, love the humor. Flex tubing for propane is easy to learn if the local code office allows the homeowner to install it , I’m a retired electrician and have done it a lot, remember UA-cam is your friend 😝
We were in the path of hurricane helene and we are now on day 9 (I think) of no utilities. Just sitting with a battery operated fan blowing hot air on me, and it reminded me of your desert airport living conditions, except we don't have scorpions here, especially that size! Glad you were able to get the hot water...you obviously need a big propane tank. You need to put your hanger back together, and grade your runway. On a side note, back in my locksmith days, when I came across a foam filled entry door that I was replacing the locksets on, I would install the metal wraparound cover to enhance the strength of the door. Just a thought. Thanks guys for bringing us along on your desert airport nightmare, er, I meant to say journey....don't know how nightmare slipped out. Maybe it was the scorpion you showed at the end!
heater is safe as long as there is some air. They have a low O2 shut off and no CO as long as its clean(get a CO detector). I run a 20K BTU one in my family room. The only hassle is they give off a lot of humidity and out there that might be nice.
I actually know the question about the propane tanks threading.. It was some time around 1999 or 2000 where they changed from trailer valved to opd valved tanks as it was a safety issue with the Trailer leaking if the valves were left on and the device it was plugged in to was not calling for gas at the valve.. I Only know this because I was working a job that made me sit through a safety lesson and I was hung over that day badly.. lol funny how im currently hung over and answering this same question I learned many years ago why being hung over then lol ... anyways thanks for creating such fun content can't weight to see what you do next..
There's a term where you remember things better in the same mental state as when you learned them. Thanks, you win the Propane Trivia! Honorary Hank Hill.
@@HerbOMatic I must admit, I was concerned about the electrical set-up of the house...but you deserve a guinness world records entry for the most gas connections and couplers without leaks. I am sure I'll have scary dreams about it.
I'm getting strong vibes that the air ranch's previous owner frequently bypassed 'good', and then proceeded on to 'almost good enough'. I'm not sure that the doorknob prophylactic is going to catch on, but it would make for a unique Herb-O-Matic merch option.
Yeah; the trains are pretty much a constant up here. When we first moved here nearly five years ago, I couldn't believe the frequency of rail traffic - and then I heard about all the port back-ups happening in SoCal. So to get all that stuff to where it needed to be, the trains ran pretty much non-stop. And it hasn't really slowed down much at all in all the years since... BTW. porch cleaning beetles are THE BEST!! It's like a home maintenance team in a, well, hole. 😋
Still in my mostly because I dread finding all the half-fast jobs and fixing everything like half the entire basement and the upstairs lights in kitchen on same single circuit. But I've never seen a half volt wall outlet I'd be extremely worried about those outlets becoming a fire hazard if anything got plugged in those.
I have used those wall mounted propane heaters for years and have never had an issue. They can keep you pretty warm. The best ones have a fan to circulate the air. They have some type of thermocouple or something like that will shut it off if it detects low air.
I really hope you guys got that place for dirt cheap. With all the spiders, scorpions, mice, etc. plus the gas, electrical, solar, cheap hollow core front doors, etc. I'm thinking you are going to have to gut one room at a time and redo everything. I'd start with a utility room. Best of luck to you and keep up the hilarity.
We run our whole house in Arizona off a small propane tank like you guys are doing, stove and hot water heater. It lasts about a week, but since we are on a cistern and have to haul water to the house we only shower once a week or if we've been working outside. The days we don't shower we do an English bath, hot soapy rag and wipe down every night before bed, kinda like RV People do. One think that Propane Water Heater needs a fresh air intake to that room or it needs to be outside for safety reasons. The vent size will be on the install instructions. Also if you ever have to replace that valve good luck, the new ones are left handed thread and that one is right handed thread, lol, as me how I know! I would also put a gas detector in that room in case the pilot light blows out. Granted the Pilot light regulator should automatically shut it off, but I wouldn't trust those previous owners for anything. Just my two cents worth. Keep up the great work guys. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Herb I've had my share of electrical problems in our new to us Fixer upper,So I can relate we are slowly but surely sorting things out .also I think you can buy 100 lb pound propane tanks at TSC.lasts longer than the small ones .
@@eltonpaxton6894 Some do. Mine don't. Kwikset Smart key. Using a standard Philippe head screwdriver it's not really a problem. Probably a little harder with that chubby screwdriver he's using
Dwelt makes a nice little powered screwdriver.It's motion activated.Just put a little twist to the wrist and start off.Slow and can go faster makes doing doorknobs really great
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Herb- Most duplex outlets have a small jumper between the top outlet section and the bottom outlet section. I have run into where the sections were separated and ran from 2 different feed sources. Also I have had the jumper between the sections fail and only power to 1/2 the outlet. Not knowing how screwy that house is wired up and how the propane system is set up, I thought I'd mention it.
Propane is heavier than air so it will pool near the floor. Your need a manual gas shut off valve for each devise. The flex hose should be between the the gas shut off valve and the device (water heater, etc.)
I just replaced a crappy cheap door knob with another cheap yet far better door knob. It is one of those lever handles and we are very impressed with it. New doors from big box doors are cheap these days.
It would be so satisfying to see you clean up all the weed growth and tumbleweeds away from the house so the snakes and scorpions can't surprise you. Treat the outside perimeter of the house with insect killer/repellent. One battle at a time.
A screw hole that's wallowed/stripped out can be "fixed" by inserting at toothpick, match or bamboo skewer. Great DIY show, you have plenty of projects awaiting for video material. Good luck!
It is a cheap metal clad wood framed door with foam insulation. If the screws are loose then pull them out and put tooth picks in with wood glue then put the screws back. On the strike plate put in screws that are at least 2 inches long. You want them to go into the 2x4 behind the framing. Good job though.
Re the bedroom gas heater it is safe to use it has a built-in safety device which will switch the heater off before the oxygen level in the room gets too low. But looking at your doors and windows I don't think ventilation is a problem. From what I have seen I would recommend replacing with your gas lines as soon as you are able. I would recommend using 3/8 inch copper gas pipe because of the length of run on your gas systems.
@@HerbOMatic the low oxygen shutoff is a purely mechanical system. the pilot flame that hits the thermocouple is what triggers the entire system. When everything is good, the pilot light heats the thermocouple and holds the gas valve open. When the oxygen levels deplete(or when you get to much dust sucked in the pilot jet vents) the flame gets smaller(and usually orange instead of blue) fails to heat the thermocouple enough to maintain the heat required to hold the valve open, and then shuts the gas off.
The oxystop as we used to call it is a old system it works really well and is reliable. I would recommend servicing the heater which is just a really good clean to get rid of the dust and debris in and around the heater best way to do it is to blow air through the ceramic elements. Alternatively you can use a Hoover. And while on the subject of leak checking you need to mix your leak solution so that it is a little more soapy..
the only thing wrong with the last knob set was it was full of grit from living in a desert, and it's from the '70s. if you wanna save it just give it a good wash and lube. maybe apply some sealant around it too lol.
Herb. On the inside doorknob you will see a small hole. Insert a pin or a small nail and it will release the doorknob and you can pull it off to access the screws.
Electrical hint: Since you're going to be testing, fixing electrical outlets - grab paper and pen... And a Sharpie... Go around and identify each outlet and light fixture and which breaker controls it. Make a list, but also, with the Sharpie, write the circuit breaker number on the inside of the outlet cover! With lights, fans, etc. Write the number on the internal crossbar that holds the mount for the shade or fan mount. This will save lots of work in the future. Oh yeah, You MAY have a tripped breaker which may be why none of your laundry outlets work! Remember, a tripped breaker may not look tripped as they don't move far... Wiggle the toggle too see if you find the loose/tripped breaker. Hope this helps Later...
With the solar system he really needs to pull the cover off the circuit breaker panel and check what is actually wired. There is also a separate external box you can see in earlier videos that says "Flex Ware" that probably needs to be opened and investigated.
@@mixmasta With how janky even the water plumbing is, much less gas, I shudder to think of the jankiness of the electrical wiring. Don't get me wrong, I'm from the countryside myself and understand exactly how things like these come to pass (everyone has to be a MacGyver-ish jack-of-all-trades when a trip to the closest store can take a sizeable chunk of your day and money tends to be tight), but once a house built like this changes owners, it becomes a nightmare just trying to understand how everything is connected, much less fixing it.
I am enjoying your videos, it looks like you are building an incredible lifestyle in the outback. I would encourage you to purchase larger propane tanks as a twenty pound tank will probably not last very long..
She got a- tacked! I actually had a door that had the peephole down by your knees. Cheap ex-landlord recycled door. He skinned the whole door with 1/4 inch ply. But then it was too thick and he hole sawed the ply to get the knob to fit. Flashback......LOL Cheers Terry
@Herb-O-Matic the wall heater is designed to work inside I grew up in an old farm house with a wood stove and we installed those in a few larger rooms in the late 90's and never had any issues.
Consider doing a leak check by pressurizing the system so you can make sure the pipes arent leaking. Instructions foe pressure testing say to cap off at each appliance before pressurizing the system. You will also need a water column gauge and the propane regulator will need to be disconnected. I suspect you can find instru tikns on the web. Stay safe and take care!
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Great , sitting on the couch watching a guy work on his house while I should be working on mine ! Thumbs up 👍🏻 for Buster
I do that to!
😂
Same here
@@HerbOMatic I have an excuse, it's raining in sunny Florida
Same 😂
I watch mechanics on UA-cam do brake jobs while my own truck needs a brake job…. I even have all the parts in a nice pile sitting in the garage… lol
Looks like Buster is actually putting on some weight! Very nice job in getting him into shape.
He is, I supplement his food with tuna, chicken, and kibble. I see him eating mice birds and chipmunks too. He's eating healthier than most of us!
I refuse to eat mice or chipmunks so no healthy eating for me.
@@HerbOMatic What's a mice bird?
After the previous owner died I wonder how many times Buster checked his food bowl for food only to find it empty. Clearly he survived like cats can but I would guess petting is something he missed also. He needed you two to come along.
Have you checked the electrical for aluminum wires? The house looks like the proper vintage for that.
AS a former remodeling contractor, that whole gas system is horribly scary.
I would prefer one tank to each appliance, isolation.
I’d convert to all electric. The gooberment is going to mandate conversion to electric, just refer to the Inflation Reduction Act, AKA Green New Deal.
Who system needs to be tore out and redone. Bring it up to code/safe and the value of the property will go up as well.
I see the land worth more than the home. That house feels like a waste of time and resources to me. Seems cobbled together. Good money after bad with that structure. Might make better sense to just build a new house.
@@cryptowolf-zf3fstotally agree
Extra bonus points and a gold star for the man and the cat daddy shirt 😸👍🏼😉
That wall heater looks like a permanent Mr. Heater "buddy" heater. Those types are rated for indoor use but i would still use a CO detector to be sure. I ran one in my bedroom during a cold snap for 3-4 nights in a row and my detector never went off and I am still typing :)
Yes, I'm a home inspector and I've seen units like that in multiple homes I've done. They've never worked but they should be ok for indoor use (although I echo the suggestion of using a CO detector before signing off on it)
Propane tanks switched from internal to external threads on April 1, 2002. Hahaha thanks for making me go down that rabbit hole that I thought I would never go down.
U 2 crazy kids, I love watching you two build a life, a future. When you have the world by the nuts, never, ever, let go.
Buster is a true working ranch cat. Love all the fixit jobs with the humor injected in.
Man, this is reminding me of when I bought my house. Built in 1922, last official "update" seemed to be in the early 60's, lots of owner-DIY fixes. I had to redo the plumbing, the boiler (including asbestos abatement), and the freaking main breaker to the entire house. Really needed to redo the entire electrical system, but that ended up taking care of itself with a surprise house fire a couple of months ago.
I understand very well the "good enough for now" process. I also see kinship with the old man that put it together. He knew exactly what he was doing when he put it together, at least the mechanical parts. Maintenance got harder as he aged, things fell behind. Brilliant mind, decaying body.
Being you're living in the desert solar hot water would be your best answer. I have it and it's backed up by gas if the sun doesn't shine works amazing
Yes, I could hear the wind. I also like knockers :) And yes, it's better without that plastic barrier.
The best thing that the land has provided so far... is Buster.
Buster!
"This house is such a mess". Kylie, you are right.
This is quickly becoming one of my favorite channels. Keep it up I might have to watch some more.
I love those wall heaters. They work great But don't use in a small room without keeping the door open. I've used them in my house for 20+ years..
Buster needs an airtag so we can have an episode of adventures with Buster.
Definitely gonna want some steel shank boots on that property. And yeah, that gas system is beyond cursed. The Glo-Warm is fine though, we use those in the upper midwest a lot for cabins and stuff.
Cool, I'll keep that, may install one in the other room. I learn a ton from the comments here, it really makes the research easier! Thanks Dakel
@HerbOMatic here in Scandinavia we have propane heaters too. Mostly for backup or cabins though. It's fine for indoor use but!
The bi product for burning gas is water vapor and tons of it.
Not sure if humidity is a problem for your living area, but definitely have it mind. High humidity can cause fungus and sorts of badness. That combined with you swamp cooler, definitely pumps a lot of moisture into your home.
I do admire your can do spirit though. Love your videos !
I found the channel after you got the ranch and binged on everything you had done… going into withdrawal since you hadn’t posted for a couple weeks.
I feel better now!
Buster could probably use a bit of wormer.
Great to see you bought a fire extinguisher, ( get a couple more1for the tractor and other for the battery shed)fire blanket for the kitchen and gas/co detectors . You could save on propane. And water. Shower with a friend.
WOW, thx for the 12 volt lead acid battery tour. Need to make it a regular item in your videos. Looking forward to the installation of the solar cooling fan for the shed. Don’t forget an external vent to bring outside air in. Thx for bringing us along. 😊😊😊
John Ken
No scorpions in the battery shed, wonder why?
He needs to befriend a golf cart distributor and she about taking the replaced batteries off their hands and adding to their bank.
Thank you for sharing. Enjoyable to watch while i drink my coffee. (time to remove that cactus)
Not a Hank Hill, but i did hear your safety valve engage when you opened your nee tank of propane.
That will reduce your flow to whatever it's run to. To fix it, turn off the valve, wait for pressure to release so you start with zero pressure again, the open the valve slowly... slowly, so you dont hear that "BB" or whatever that thing is make contact. It sounds like a bb hitting metal. Once the line is pressurized, you can open the valve fully. It's a pain, but it makes a huge difference in how much gas volume comes out of the tank.
Just trying to help and sorry the gas company won't hook you up, maybe they are weird? Ya, i think that's it.
Yall keep up the great work, making dreams come true, one day/project at a time.
Oh one more thing, the leak test will work better once you get the gas flowing to whatever ever appliance you are testing, if the system hasn't been bled, the propane is pushing air. Air has a larger molecules than propane and will only show a really large leak(which will be a massive propane leak) so make sure your appliance works, which means you actually have propane at the appliance and your lines are purged of air, then check for Leaks.
Ok, one more, more, thing, thing... CO detectors need to be replaced every 3-5 years and smoke detectors every 10. So it's good that you bought separate devices, the all in one unit work great but following the replacement schedule they would need to be replaced every 3-5 years and they are more expensive so it's just wasted money, and I hate to see you do that.
I didn't know that, I'll bet that's why they test with air at 15 psi and then run propane at 1/2 psi.
Welcome to Costco.
I love you.
Good “Idiocracy” quote. So much for a “Distopian” look at the future, wasn’t supposed to be our reality 😮
@@mwolrich Was a comedy but now is a documentary! smh.............
You guys are hilarious.. please do more videos❤
I work for a plumbing wholesaler and we carry a new gas piping product called Pexalgas. Its kind of a cross between CSST gas pipe and plastic pex pipe. It uses press fittings for all connections and is super easy to install. Perfect for a DIY guy! Some great videos about it on YT. Good luck and thanks for the always entertaining content!
Buster is your ranch manager. He's a good boy and takes care of the land.
I would recommend replacing the tank style water heater with a flash heater. It would save propane because it is only on when you are using it. They mount on the wall so it would give you more room.
This channel growing on me like a fungus. Love you guys!
I don't know if there's mushroom for that joke around here. My wife is wonderful and I'm a fungi.
@@HerbOMatic 😆😆😆
The guy that built that place certainly liked to bodge stuff eh. That original door handle is the budget type we used too use in the late 70s 😊
For the stripped holes, you can glue a piece of wood, toothpick into the hole, and then put the new screw in.
I highly recommend using glue and not just putting the wood in dry 🙃
the glue prevents chafing.
Pass me the glue baby.
Since the wife got on boots and the batteries have been cleaned and rewired, i'm just here for Buster now. DONT FIX THE CAT, MECHANICALY OR ANATOMICALLY.
Never fails to entertain, love the humor. Flex tubing for propane is easy to learn if the local code office allows the homeowner to install it , I’m a retired electrician and have done it a lot, remember UA-cam is your friend 😝
We were in the path of hurricane helene and we are now on day 9 (I think) of no utilities. Just sitting with a battery operated fan blowing hot air on me, and it reminded me of your desert airport living conditions, except we don't have scorpions here, especially that size! Glad you were able to get the hot water...you obviously need a big propane tank. You need to put your hanger back together, and grade your runway. On a side note, back in my locksmith days, when I came across a foam filled entry door that I was replacing the locksets on, I would install the metal wraparound cover to enhance the strength of the door. Just a thought. Thanks guys for bringing us along on your desert airport nightmare, er, I meant to say journey....don't know how nightmare slipped out. Maybe it was the scorpion you showed at the end!
It's a peep hole for the cat!
Buster better not be peepin!
@@HerbOMatic Cats are creepy that way!
Turns out running 2 trains at once makes it even better to watch! Who would have known
That beetle was loving that freakin chip!
wow man the ultimate comedy couple...what a brilliant channel
you guys have true grit. literally.
LOL wifey says STAAAAHP joking but she loves your jokes, we all love your comedy
Congratulations on the hot water!!! 😀
The showers are very relaxing now.
Loving the journey guys 🤣always entertaining
Thanks!
Hey Thanks! A couple of Coors goes a long way in getting this project done!
Where are you getting a couple Coors for $5? Last time I bought beer they hit all 3 credit bureaus 😢
I applaud the number of sexual innuendos that you can “squeeze” into a door lock change.
Incredible character. Chris you are amazing
heater is safe as long as there is some air. They have a low O2 shut off and no CO as long as its clean(get a CO detector). I run a 20K BTU one in my family room. The only hassle is they give off a lot of humidity and out there that might be nice.
I actually know the question about the propane tanks threading.. It was some time around 1999 or 2000 where they changed from trailer valved to opd valved tanks as it was a safety issue with the Trailer leaking if the valves were left on and the device it was plugged in to was not calling for gas at the valve.. I Only know this because I was working a job that made me sit through a safety lesson and I was hung over that day badly.. lol funny how im currently hung over and answering this same question I learned many years ago why being hung over then lol ... anyways thanks for creating such fun content can't weight to see what you do next..
When did drinking problems become funny?😁
There's a term where you remember things better in the same mental state as when you learned them. Thanks, you win the Propane Trivia! Honorary Hank Hill.
A TOTALLY NEW EXPERIENCE! I never saw a beetle eat a chip before. Remember...you saw it first on Herb-O-Matic Air Ranch!
The beetle has never eaten a potato chip before either. It was thrilled
It was stoked, I just left it there, the birds will finish the rest or a fat chipmunk.
The wife and I laughed at this!
@@HerbOMatic I must admit, I was concerned about the electrical set-up of the house...but you deserve a guinness world records entry for the most gas connections and couplers without leaks. I am sure I'll have scary dreams about it.
Herb- happy wife is a happy life! Hot water was good to see.
I'm getting strong vibes that the air ranch's previous owner frequently bypassed 'good', and then proceeded on to 'almost good enough'. I'm not sure that the doorknob prophylactic is going to catch on, but it would make for a unique Herb-O-Matic merch option.
The old saying is "good, fast and cheap. Pick two." I guess he never opted for good😅
I'm going to have to make some smaller sizes, unless this group is tripping over themselves all the time.
@@HerbOMatic We can't all be the man, myth, and legend you are, Herb. 🙂
If you don't already, you need a PO Box so viewers/subscribers can send you stuff as some of us don't do Patreon.
I love this! You guys are so much fun!
Yeah; the trains are pretty much a constant up here. When we first moved here nearly five years ago, I couldn't believe the frequency of rail traffic - and then I heard about all the port back-ups happening in SoCal. So to get all that stuff to where it needed to be, the trains ran pretty much non-stop. And it hasn't really slowed down much at all in all the years since...
BTW. porch cleaning beetles are THE BEST!! It's like a home maintenance team in a, well, hole. 😋
Thanx for another adventure for us all to share with you two. Love your vidz
Very informative propane tour thank you 🎉
Our pleasure!
Reminds me of the first home i owned. You guys are my new favorite channeĺ! Keep up the good work!
Still in my mostly because I dread finding all the half-fast jobs and fixing everything like half the entire basement and the upstairs lights in kitchen on same single circuit.
But I've never seen a half volt wall outlet I'd be extremely worried about those outlets becoming a fire hazard if anything got plugged in those.
I never could have bought it if it was perfect. It was an opportunity!
When this house is right, I'm never moving again!
I have used those wall mounted propane heaters for years and have never had an issue. They can keep you pretty warm. The best ones have a fan to circulate the air. They have some type of thermocouple or something like that will shut it off if it detects low air.
Love these guys. Always love it when a new vid pops up. 😊
Your videos are great, look forward to all the new developments.
so much line. good luck on the pressure. don't take much and no pressure.
I really hope you guys got that place for dirt cheap. With all the spiders, scorpions, mice, etc. plus the gas, electrical, solar, cheap hollow core front doors, etc. I'm thinking you are going to have to gut one room at a time and redo everything. I'd start with a utility room. Best of luck to you and keep up the hilarity.
It's a nice setup I love it😊
We run our whole house in Arizona off a small propane tank like you guys are doing, stove and hot water heater. It lasts about a week, but since we are on a cistern and have to haul water to the house we only shower once a week or if we've been working outside. The days we don't shower we do an English bath, hot soapy rag and wipe down every night before bed, kinda like RV People do. One think that Propane Water Heater needs a fresh air intake to that room or it needs to be outside for safety reasons. The vent size will be on the install instructions. Also if you ever have to replace that valve good luck, the new ones are left handed thread and that one is right handed thread, lol, as me how I know! I would also put a gas detector in that room in case the pilot light blows out. Granted the Pilot light regulator should automatically shut it off, but I wouldn't trust those previous owners for anything. Just my two cents worth. Keep up the great work guys. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
As a former rocket scientist I must say Your wife looks wonderful
Oh yea, heaven forbid the knob have a shiny spot on it.
Makes all the difference! lol.
I really do like your channel now!
Herb I've had my share of electrical problems in our new to us Fixer upper,So I can relate we are slowly but surely sorting things out .also I think you can buy 100 lb pound propane tanks at TSC.lasts longer than the small ones .
Herbert, the door knob comes off the shift for easy access to line up and drive in the screws. See the silver tabs on the shaft.
@@eltonpaxton6894 Some do. Mine don't. Kwikset Smart key. Using a standard Philippe head screwdriver it's not really a problem. Probably a little harder with that chubby screwdriver he's using
AWESOME JOB,,,,
No bubbles, no trouble! I work on gas lines and thats our motto 😂
That piece of wood by the sliding glass door is a better lock. I do that also. Ted Bundy recommended that on a interview he did.
The door is made of glass and the house is surrounded by rocks...
Dwelt makes a nice little powered screwdriver.It's motion activated.Just put a little twist to the wrist and start off.Slow and can go faster makes doing doorknobs really great
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21:45 you got your money's worth right there with that door.
Herb- Most duplex outlets have a small jumper between the top outlet section and the bottom outlet section. I have run into where the sections were separated and ran from 2 different feed sources. Also I have had the jumper between the sections fail and only power to 1/2 the outlet. Not knowing how screwy that house is wired up and how the propane system is set up, I thought I'd mention it.
Propane is heavier than air so it will pool near the floor. Your need a manual gas shut off valve for each devise. The flex hose should be between the the gas shut off valve and the device (water heater, etc.)
I know, it's missing some of those. I will have to shut the tank off every time for now.
I just replaced a crappy cheap door knob with another cheap yet far better door knob. It is one of those lever handles and we are very impressed with it.
New doors from big box doors are cheap these days.
It would be so satisfying to see you clean up all the weed growth and tumbleweeds away from the house so the snakes and scorpions can't surprise you. Treat the outside perimeter of the house with insect killer/repellent. One battle at a time.
A screw hole that's wallowed/stripped out can be "fixed" by inserting at toothpick, match or bamboo skewer. Great DIY show, you have plenty of projects awaiting for video material. Good luck!
well done, step by step, you will get through turning that place into an oasis.
It is a cheap metal clad wood framed door with foam insulation. If the screws are loose then pull them out and put tooth picks in with wood glue then put the screws back. On the strike plate put in screws that are at least 2 inches long. You want them to go into the 2x4 behind the framing. Good job though.
You can buy gas leak soap at most home improvement stores. It's much more soapy than dish soap and will show the smaller leaks
Just saw the city of perfection sign, brilliant
I'm so happy to see my Patreon money is going to Porch cleaning beetles. Keep up the good work!
Hi, your new video made my week, thanks a lot and waiting for a new one!🙂
Another thing use small dowels for the door-latch when the hole gives out.
I love how you 2 approach each project. It makes each one more enjoyable to do and time just flies!
We have been together 5 years and we have way to many smile lines! The time is flying. Thanks Toymaster.
Re the bedroom gas heater it is safe to use it has a built-in safety device which will switch the heater off before the oxygen level in the room gets too low. But looking at your doors and windows I don't think ventilation is a problem. From what I have seen I would recommend replacing with your gas lines as soon as you are able. I would recommend using 3/8 inch copper gas pipe because of the length of run on your gas systems.
I wonder if it's new enough to have the low oxygen shut off. I'll look into it!
@@HerbOMatic the low oxygen shutoff is a purely mechanical system. the pilot flame that hits the thermocouple is what triggers the entire system. When everything is good, the pilot light heats the thermocouple and holds the gas valve open. When the oxygen levels deplete(or when you get to much dust sucked in the pilot jet vents) the flame gets smaller(and usually orange instead of blue) fails to heat the thermocouple enough to maintain the heat required to hold the valve open, and then shuts the gas off.
The oxystop as we used to call it is a old system it works really well and is reliable. I would recommend servicing the heater which is just a really good clean to get rid of the dust and debris in and around the heater best way to do it is to blow air through the ceramic elements. Alternatively you can use a Hoover. And while on the subject of leak checking you need to mix your leak solution so that it is a little more soapy..
the only thing wrong with the last knob set was it was full of grit from living in a desert, and it's from the '70s. if you wanna save it just give it a good wash and lube. maybe apply some sealant around it too lol.
Herb. On the inside doorknob you will see a small hole. Insert a pin or a small nail and it will release the doorknob and you can pull it off to access the screws.
Electrical hint:
Since you're going to be testing, fixing electrical outlets - grab paper and pen... And a Sharpie...
Go around and identify each outlet and light fixture and which breaker controls it.
Make a list, but also, with the Sharpie, write the circuit breaker number on the inside of the outlet cover! With lights, fans, etc. Write the number on the internal crossbar that holds the mount for the shade or fan mount. This will save lots of work in the future.
Oh yeah, You MAY have a tripped breaker which may be why none of your laundry outlets work! Remember, a tripped breaker may not look tripped as they don't move far... Wiggle the toggle too see if you find the loose/tripped breaker.
Hope this helps
Later...
With the solar system he really needs to pull the cover off the circuit breaker panel and check what is actually wired. There is also a separate external box you can see in earlier videos that says "Flex Ware" that probably needs to be opened and investigated.
@@mixmasta With how janky even the water plumbing is, much less gas, I shudder to think of the jankiness of the electrical wiring.
Don't get me wrong, I'm from the countryside myself and understand exactly how things like these come to pass (everyone has to be a MacGyver-ish jack-of-all-trades when a trip to the closest store can take a sizeable chunk of your day and money tends to be tight), but once a house built like this changes owners, it becomes a nightmare just trying to understand how everything is connected, much less fixing it.
Your Hard work made your own luck
I am enjoying your videos, it looks like you are building an incredible lifestyle in the outback. I would encourage you to purchase larger propane tanks as a twenty pound tank will probably not last very long..
She got a- tacked!
I actually had a door that had the peephole down by your knees. Cheap ex-landlord recycled door. He skinned the whole door with 1/4 inch ply. But then it was too thick and he hole sawed the ply to get the knob to fit.
Flashback......LOL
Cheers
Terry
2 water heaters? Hmm. With all the sun, you should have solar water heating with electric water heater backup.
Wow big project this first film UA-cam
I love buster, and I think he found good parents.
35:58 That's a bark scorpion, right?
@Herb-O-Matic the wall heater is designed to work inside I grew up in an old farm house with a wood stove and we installed those in a few larger rooms in the late 90's and never had any issues.
Consider doing a leak check by pressurizing the system so you can make sure the pipes arent leaking. Instructions foe pressure testing say to cap off at each appliance before pressurizing the system. You will also need a water column gauge and the propane regulator will need to be disconnected. I suspect you can find instru tikns on the web. Stay safe and take care!
Very nice