What did you do today not on your truck...

[pjmoreland]

It helps to keep the smell under control of you don't let damp clothes sit in the washing machine too long before transferring them to the dryer. Also, leave the washing machine door open when not in use so it can dry out.

[weq92f]

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

...<snip>... Also, leave the washing machine door open when not in use so it can dry out.

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This. The smell comes from moisture that just sits and sits. Before I lost all my assets to my eX, our front loader was fine as long as it was allowed to dry up.

-Kevin

[Steeveedee]

This one has a filter. (Maytag) You can drain it and take the filter out to remove any hair or other debris. There is never any debris in that filter. The water that drains off stinks to high heaven. The filter sits in the lowest part of the system, and would take days to dry out. There is probably about a pint in that reservoir. I'm going to lay a drain line to outside the garage and put in a valve so that that filter can be drained after the washer is used. I immediately remove my clothes after the washer stops, also. Always.

[Boog]

I have noticed a faint smell in our washer, top loader, in the last month or so after sitting unused for about a week. That washer may be 15 to 18 yrs old. Kenmore I believe. Our clothes smell fine though.
I wonder if running a few gallons of HOT water and bleach in it and letting it sit for an hour or so might take care of that smell.

[BRL]

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

It helps to keep the smell under control of you don't let damp clothes sit in the washing machine too long before transferring them to the dryer. Also, leave the washing machine door open when not in use so it can dry out.

I forgot about the clothes in the washer for several days and when I remembered them the blue jeans had mold on them.
Just washed them again and all was well.
These are the candles I was complaining about so I ordered some thinner ones.
Just trying to get a little bit more prepared for some possible future power outages in the dead of winter.
Got the heater ready though.

[4u2nv]

What's that lawn mower doohickey looking thing ??

[D.B]

Originally Posted by 4u2nv

What's that lawn mower doohickey looking thing ??

I think they call it a poor man's 12-volt generator. Could be used to run some emergency lights for a short time. Just my guess.

[BRL]

Originally Posted by D.B

I think they call it a poor man's 12-volt generator. Could be used to run some emergency lights for a short time. Just my guess.

Yea that's what it is.
When I first moved here I didn't have power, but I had a new lawnmower and no lawn.

I wanted to play on my computer and got cable hooked up but it was going to be a while before power was installed so I came up this temporary idea in the meantime that worked so well I decided to keep it around for emergencies.

I wasn't here when the power permits were finally approved and the power people showed up but a friend who lives down the street said they kept looking at my overhead cable and were probably puzzled because I didn't even have power yet.

[CG]

We have a stackable washer/dryer and it sits in a sort of large closet out of sight. When its not in use I always leave the lid open on the washer. Id like to think it helps letting it evaporate and breath. No stinky issues and we have had it a long time.

[LS short box]

About 2 1/2 years ago we had a whole house generator installed. Runs off our 500 gallon propane tank. It has come on 3-4 times for up to an hour. The lights barely flicker when its needed. We went a Kolher unit.
But today I spent helping at a local body shop. 3-4 hours. Final sanding prior to paint on a 30 Model A front fender.
And block sanding filler on a 65 Cuda hood to get it flat.
Both good for the shoulder muscles. LOL.

[BRL]

Originally Posted by LS short box

About 2 1/2 years ago we had a whole generator installed. Runs off our 500 gallon propane tank...And block sanding filler on a 65 Cuda hood to get it flat.
Both good for the shoulder muscles. LOL.

Sounds like a nice generator setup.

My shoulder muscles are getting their exercise swinging this thing.

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by BRL

Sounds like a nice generator setup.

My shoulder muscles are getting their exercise swinging this thing.

I’m very partial to the Fiskers X27 . Lighter and works better than a standard maul . Haven’t found much that it won’t split . But I do have a Timber Wolf t1 splitter too.

[BRL]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

...But I do have a Timber Wolf t1 splitter too.

Yea I had some serious Redwood size logs that were kicking my tail and a neighbor must have taken pity on me so he loaned me his log splitter for as long as I wanted to borrow it.

I really don't like to borrow things so I used it for the really big logs and now I'm down to the more manageable stuff that still gives my shoulder muscles a much needed workout without causing my arms to fall off.

[BRL]

I think the wick burns itself down to a certain level no matter how long it starts out at but it's worth a try anyway.
Thanks.
I have other skinner candles on the way.
My poor man's generator charges up a couple 12V batteries in here that also can be used in my truck if necessary.
I was surprised at how little energy they used up the other night and if they do eventually run low it only takes a short time to charge them up again.

[BRL]

I bought my splitter at the local hardware store thinking it wouldn't see much use, boy was I wrong.

[ironman3452]

I took rear end apart to see why I had no breaks, found hub assembly was scored by rivets now no one has any repair parts to replace

[Palf70Step]

I think I would drop the tank and check sock and inside of tank, Maybe also try and blow air thru lines see is any crud might be in there. Don't know if you can blow compressed air thru electric pump. I could have some trash also.

[72c20customcamper]

Went today to cut our tree . Used left over foam board to protect the bed . Picture is my wife and her brother

[CG]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Went today to cut our tree . Used left over foam board to protect the bed . Picture is my wife and her brother

Its a little thing but I liked how you said "my wife" instead of the often said "the wife"

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by CG

Its a little thing but I liked how you said "my wife" instead of the often said "the wife"

I agree “the” sets a tone


Suppose to get 8 inches of the white death tomorrow. Got the Chevelle out of the old barn and into the new shop . Think I will be adding 20’ to the length in near future.

[dave6672]

That's one heck of a nice shop you got going there Mark!

[LS short box]

Plowed snow again today.
Also we joining the 21st century and fiber is being installed tomorrow. Ran by house last summer.

[LS short box]

Grilled a bunch of chicken breasts and thighs tonight for soup and chicken wraps this week.

[MySons68C20]

Replaced our 16 year old DCS wall oven with the Kitchen Aide brand. I ran the existing
flex conduit/hard wire from the old one to a junction box and wired the new flex from there. It provides a lot more room to install than the way the electrician did it before.

[BRL]

Not today but 47 years ago today I joined the Air Force for what would become 8 years and 2 months of honorable service as a Construction Equipment Operator. (RED HORSE)

Nobody mentioned it's also Pearl Harbor Day.