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27 minutes ago, spindrift said:

LOL...I'm somewhat hesitant to ask how this was determined.

So I was told, the teeth are eaten away by vinegar, since the teeth tips are the thinnest part, they are "sharpened". I have no empirical evidence to support that though.

Georgiahybrid, I'd forgotten about that technique to reduce clogging with soft metal.

Kirk caused me to go back are re-read the original question. He asked "through Escapees" can I obtain a FL driver license without owning a vehicle?

18 hours ago, rickeieio said:

Sorta....I've tried it, and it helps.  Not like new, but much better than they were.  But, I'll say, I was trying to revive files that had been wet, and rusted.  The vinegar took off most of the rust, so the file seemed better.  There are better ways to remove rust.

The vinegar method is very old, long before Naval Jelly and like chemicals were invented. Left exposed to vinegar "fumes' long enough, it does actually erode the teeth enough on the tips to sharpen them.

Myth or Truth,

You can sharpen a file with vinegar?  No fair using a search engine.

On 1/30/2024 at 9:50 AM, rickeieio said:

Back in the day, we had a power hacksaw in the shop.  Like a chop saw, but with a big reciprocating blade, oiler dripping on it.  Those blades lasted forever, even though they were dragged back every cycle with the full weight of that support arm.  Oil made the difference.

Also, if you look up filing machines, there's a lot of different variations, some quite large.  None reduce pressure on the return stroke.

Our jack-xxx saw in the shop had a cam that slightly lifted the blade for the return stroke. Our blades didn't last long sawing the brake-die steel to length. It arrived already heat-treated to RC20. But with mild steel you're right the blades lasted a long time.

On 1/28/2024 at 11:44 AM, aztex said:

While I 100% agree it could be bad china made parts the fact the Boondocker was fine for 4 years and THEN the WFCO popped the same way suggests an electrical problem.

Of course it happens when I'm on the road and next stop pretty far from a big city with lots of repair options. I thought my DEKA AGM batteries were on their last legs and getting ready to replace but they are doing all I ask of them using solar to charge.

I also have a high quality  battery charger. Forget brand as it's packed but I could leave that on the batteries for night time and go about business as usual. Any problem with approach?

I can't seem to find a mobile RV tech that specializes in RV electrical in Tucson. Most seemed to only have ~5 years experience. Anyone know of one in Tucson or Yuma where I'll be next? I know a good rv tech where I summer in New Mexico so may have to wait till June to see him. 

 

Thanks!

To find a nearby RV tech, try here: It's on you to ask the right questions about training, experience, knowledge, etc.

mobile mechanics
https://camperfaqs.com/mobile-rv-repair
https://rvtaa.org/locate/
https://nrvta.com/
https://nrvia.org/

Paying in cash; Last spring I had the crown of a huge red oak 85' tall near my house cut off. The business owner said he preferred cash. I don't know what he meant, but he was quite taken-back when I counted out 20 one-hundred dollar bills into his hand.

As to  what others do,  I have enough trouble minding my affairs.

Unfortunately nearly all electronic stuff is made off-shore today. I had to replace the caps for my basement heat pump, everything is made in China, so I extended leads and placed caps where they are easy and convenient to replace, plus in a fire-resistant metal box.

Yes a safe is fireproof, as Kirk said, within the limits the mfgr. sets. However, paper contents will be black ash.

As to the recent adding a surcharge for using a CC. Friday night CBS did s segment about this very thing happening across the U.S.A.

1 hour ago, WILDEBILL308 said:

Does having the hot water run out when in the shower count?

Bill

Didn't this happen about 10 years ago too? No  physical address where you reside =closed accounts.

17 hours ago, Payroll Person said:

Not a trend. Businesses accepting cards always factor in their merchant fees. Those that pay cash or check, some feel it is a bonus. But, managing cash and checks has a cost too.

Here in Indiana some businesses add a surcharge for using a CC onto the total  bill. You don't know it until you read the receipt unless they have a sign posted stating such. IMO, their intent is to reclaim that % cashback for themselves.

Todays small business trend of charging an additional 3-3.5% for using a CC is changing how DW and I spend. We used to do like Kirk explained, now we also carry enough hard cash to get us through a full day of avoiding the add-on % for using a CC; otherwise we still use our Discover Card, which is good everywhere just as long as I call and advise them where to expect to see CC use when traveling, otherwise Discover locks my card.

On 1/24/2024 at 10:02 PM, Chalkie said:

That is not entirely true as it depends on the type of stainless steel. For example, 430 stainless is magnetic while 304 or 316 stainless is not magnetic yet all of them are "true" stainless. My father-in-law who was a master machinist once tried  to explain the differences of all the different stainless steel compositions. I know I must have given him the deer in the headlights look. I do remember in his job he mostly used the 304 or 316 because the machinery they fabricated was used in a caustic environment and those blends had a higher resistance to corrosion. 

You're right of course, but the SST pans that are magnetic is the cheaper grades containing carbon, and thus will rust/corrode over time. While on the subject, SST knives are not a good choice, it will not sharpen or hold a sharp edge nearly as well as heat-treated high-carbon steel.

(retired tool N die maker)

On 1/24/2024 at 10:00 PM, Payroll Person said:

Bionic flex manual says do not leave under pressure when not in use. Would still work for me as I only use hose to fill tank, not as constant feed. 

Right, just like the vast majority of other water hoses. I have however left it pressurized for about ½ a day in summer sun without harm. I did that while still under warranty and within the Amazon return period just to  insure it would withstand my 110# home water pressure under hot sun.

Like I said my only complaint is when wet it's like trying to carry a handful of wet spaghetti.

Thanks for the information Gary; if we were physically able to travel by other than our MH, I'd jump at the opportunity.

On 12/2/2019 at 3:36 PM, sandsys said:

The woman who posted about this cookware says she has had hers 10 years and it's still going strong.

cookware link

I wish I'd known about this set when I had an induction burner in my van. Much easier shopping than taking my magnet to the store and testing every set there.

Linda Sand

They are SST, BUT, they have a ferrous iron bottom clad with SST. The only difference of others is, they are aluminum-clad ferrous iron.  True SST is not magnetic.

One downside to SST cookware is it isn't non-stick. I bought a set when I was living alone, I think I scrubbed more pots N pans than I did the rest of my life.

I prefer cast iron, but it has downsides that offset the benefits.

You can buy an HDMI extension cable, so yes you can position a firestik closer to a window when necessary. However, the a longer extension cable (50') will result in some signal loss if an amplifier is not used. Both are available on Amazon.

Now some of these hoses can be purchased with a 600# burst strength. I use one around my house regularly_well, in warm weather; and the add is right it doesn't kink but you can tie in a knot and still have water flow.. It's available in 25,50,75, and 100' lengths, IMO the 50' hose is just right, but if you prefer, buy 2 25' hoses, as normally a 25' is all I usually need.

My  50' is light and easy to store, but when wet it's like trying to carry a handful of spaghetti.

The copperbullet is old technology though,The BionicFlex hose only changes from flat to round without increasing in size. It has Stainless Steel ends and the box was marked drinking water safe.

Good price! I wish I could use it, but my J-port under the MH dash hasn't worked since I bought the MH. Cummins Great Plains said it would cost over $1,000 to trace the wiring back to the ECM to locate the problem, so I forgot about it.

Kirk is right, the only need for a CDL is when driving for profit or gain. Plus, a CDL comes with restrictions.

Kirk I thank you for the explanation of the bill.

I read in your other post you have solved this problem.

Good deal! Sadly I'm in Indiana, MH in body shop. Shipping would be a deal breaker.

4 hours ago, rickeieio said:

Always run the maximum air pressure stamped on the sidewall of the tire.  T/F?

False. Tire pressure depends on GAWR.