What Pleased You Today!

[Ace-Garageguy]

On 12/4/2017 at 2:22 PM, blunc said:

I think a valid question would be, would filtering the water before it goes into the WH be cheaper in cost of filters over time than the cost of replacing the WH.

I have filters at my hose bibs because our water is not real good for plant watering, never really thought about having to add a filter to the incoming line to the house.

I think you'll find that a large part of what kills water heaters is "hard" water, minerals (like calcium) dissolved in the water. A "filter" will do nothing to remove them.

Water "softening" technologies have been around for ages. Culligan, for instance, has been around for 80 years. I had a Culligan system in my last house, lived there for 17 years, and the 20-year-old gas water heater was still working just fine when I left (though I had converted to tankless electric on-demand units for the kitchen and laundry room).

https://www.culligan.com/home/water-softening/water-softeners

Here's the scoop on "hard" water...

https://purifieradvisors.com/the-3-best-methods-of-water-softening/

 

Edited December 6, 2017 by Ace-Garageguy

[Dodge Driver]

Don't forget the importance of the anode in the water heater system.

http://www.hot-water-heaters-reviews.com/anode-rod.html

[crazyjim]

Somewhat pleased and a little bummed out because we sold our all original 1986 Mustang GT today.  Now I get to shop for a replacement.  I'd really like to get a 1970 Road Runner with automatic (so Marcia could drive it) with factory air.

[High octane]

10 minutes ago, crazyjim said:

Somewhat pleased and a little bummed out because we sold our all original 1986 Mustang GT today.  Now I get to shop for a replacement.  I'd really like to get a 1970 Road Runner with automatic (so Marcia could drive it) with factory air.

An excellent choice as I just love dem B-body Mopars. In fact my current modeling project is the Revell '70 road Runner kit, and I need to "pick up the pace" on it.

[crazyjim]

1970 RR seem to be going for over $40k.  A bit steep for me. I'll keep looking.  My neighbor has a 1947 Ford coupe they want to sell.  Body is all there with the glass, SB Chevy. I don't know about the suspension. Yet.

[High octane]

5 hours ago, crazyjim said:

1970 RR seem to be going for over $40k.  A bit steep for me. I'll keep looking.  My neighbor has a 1947 Ford coupe they want to sell.  Body is all there with the glass, SB Chevy. I don't know about the suspension. Yet.

Have you checked out the Road Runners on www.carsonline.com?

[crazyjim]

Never heard of the place.  I'll go there and check them out.  Thanks.

Can anyone explain to me on how I change the pic in the little circle?

Edited December 7, 2017 by crazyjim

[landman]

Just came back from the Optometrist . glaucoma checkup. Pressure is good and peripheral vision is good. No deterioration.

[Ace-Garageguy]

58 minutes ago, crazyjim said:

Can anyone explain to me on how I change the pic in the little circle?

Tried to write you a nice simple set of instructions, but got the dreaded 404 message when I tried to post.

I guess all the gremlins haven't been fixed yet.

Basically, just go to your profile page, click the little square in the little circle, and follow the steps as they're presented.

Edited December 7, 2017 by Ace-Garageguy

[High octane]

1 hour ago, crazyjim said:

Never heard of the place.  I'll go there and check them out.  Thanks.

Can anyone explain to me on how I change the pic in the little circle?

I go there all the time, not because I'm n the market to buy a ride, however to "window shop" and to see what's available.

[crazyjim]

Thanks Bill.  I'll try that.  I need to find a pic that I want to change to.

Went to my profile and saw what you were talking about, Bill.  Off to picture hunting.

Edited December 7, 2017 by crazyjim

[Joe Handley]

Just took my change cups (32oz plastic drink cups filled with change) to the bank, had $220.10 between the 4!

[cobraman]

Did you have to roll them ? My bank won't take them if they are not in paper rollers with my account number on each. Been using a debt card for almost all purchases so I have little change anymore.

[Ace-Garageguy]

3 hours ago, Joe Handley said:

Just took my change cups (32oz plastic drink cups filled with change) to the bank, had $220.10 between the 4!

 

6 minutes ago, cobraman said:

Did you have to roll them ? My bank won't take them if they are not in paper rollers with my account number on each. 

We have a gizmo at the grocery store that you just dump the change into, and it separates and counts. Takes something like 10% for the service, gives you the rest in bills mostly.

And one of my exes gave me a battery-powered sorter / roller. 'Bout the ONLY useful thing she ever gave me.

[Dodge Driver]

The great guys in our model club pleased me today. Every one of them deserves credit for putting their work on the table for the rest of us to see. I get to hear tips and techniques from some highly accomplished builders as well.

 Many thanks to them for including me.

[Joe Handley]

3 hours ago, cobraman said:

Did you have to roll them ? My bank won't take them if they are not in paper rollers with my account number on each. Been using a debt card for almost all purchases so I have little change anymore.

Nope, although I think they prefer unwrapped coins so they can run it through their own counter. I don't have a debit card though, I prefer cash or check.

2 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

 

We have a gizmo at the grocery store that you just dump the change into, and it separates and counts. Takes something like 10% for the service, gives you the rest in bills mostly.

And one of my exes gave me a battery-powered sorter / roller. 'Bout the ONLY useful thing she ever gave me.

The Jewel/Osco Mom and I worked at has one, I'd rather take the change to my bank or roll it and bring it in for that store to use and keep that 10%  Used to have a sorter too,  hope yours was better than mine was.......

[cobraman]

I finished my Christmas shopping today ! Got a late start this year due to my daughters wedding . Put a crimp in my Christmas budget.

[High octane]

39 minutes ago, cobraman said:

I finished my Christmas shopping today ! Got a late start this year due to my daughters wedding . Put a crimp in my Christmas budget.

Yep a wedding will do that as there's NO limit to how little or how much one can spend on their daughter's wedding. With Christmas just about a week away I've pretty much have all my shopping done and gifts wrapped already.

[Joe Handley]

1 hour ago, cobraman said:

I finished my Christmas shopping today ! Got a late start this year due to my daughters wedding . Put a crimp in my Christmas budget.

Lucky, I haven't had the chance to start....

[oldnslow]

Our credit union won't accept rolled coin , they have a change counter in the lobby for client use . Just dump in your change and it gives you a receipt to take to the clerk .

[dieseldawg142]

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Edited May 9, 2018 by dieseldawg142

[disabled modeler]

Today someone offered to help me out on a project build I have on my to do list....made my day..thanks..!  It really shows the brotherhood of us builders.

[Ace-Garageguy]

On 12/17/2017 at 2:57 PM, dieseldawg142 said:

...what pleased me out of all this was when I was moving the old dresser out, we found a bag of camera sd cards under it...

Really great you found all those images. Like that truck, too. 

[iamsuperdan]

On 12/17/2017 at 12:57 PM, dieseldawg142 said:

 

was a real trip seeing them, not just my son but our dogs as puppies, our vehicles, our house, where we went.....brought a BIG smile to my face today!

That's awesome! 

 

On a side note, have your ever built a scale version of your green beast? I dig it.

 

 

Edited December 19, 2017 by iamsuperdan

[iamsuperdan]

I added a little colour to my Power Wagon, now the graphics have a bit of that retro 70s look to them.

 

Oh, and this is what winter in Canada can look like! Minus 5 celcius, no snow inover a month, nothing forecast for at least another week or so.