Maggie’s Motivational Pic Thread v2.0 - - New Rules - See Post #1

[91Eunozs]

I have the 9500 W version of that. Be real careful. In an emergency, don't be quick to pull out the charging adapte,r lest you break it and not be able to replace it. Also, be sure to choke it down when you're starting it fresh after a while. That helps.

Are you building a housing for it for noise reduction? I have all the parts for one but I'm not sure I want to do it now. Too much of a hassle to get it in and out, and the HOA won't let me keep the structure outside.

We have a rock wall around our pool pumps, and the plug in for the generator’s just on the other side of one of those walls. My plan is to put it over next to the pool pumps and run the cable over the wall, and into that connection. I may see if I can rig up a larger muffler too…maybe an entire exhaust system that I can rigidly mount to that pool pumps enclosure.

Edit: the second 250-gallon propane tank is very near to that enclosure as well…why we went gas/propane. Will plan to run it on gas, but nice to have the propane option, even at reduced output. That tank only feeds the pool heater and the outdoor kitchen, so it’s almost always full.

This one won’t power the entire house, but it will power the casita that has a split and a tankless water heater running off one of our 250 gallon propane tanks. It should have enough juice left over to power our three freezers/fridges, and maybe a couple other circuits. Will test it this week.

It’ll normally be stored in the garage, but when deployed will have one of these Gentent covers over it:

https://a.co/d/1HPsRe7

 

[Barneybdb]

Broken dog ???

 

[Barneybdb]

 

[Barneybdb]

 

[Threadcutter308]

We have a rock wall around our pool pumps, and the plug in for the generator’s just on the other side of one of those walls. My plan is to put it over next to the pool pumps and run the cable over the wall, and into that connection. I may see if I can rig up a larger muffler too…maybe an entire exhaust system that I can rigidly mount to that pool pumps enclosure.

This one won’t power the entire house, but it will power the casita that has a split and a tankless water heater running off one of our 250 gallon propane tanks. It should have enough juice left over to power our three freezers/fridges, and maybe a couple other circuits. Will test it this week.

It’ll normally be stored in the garage, but when deployed will have one of these Gentent covers over it:

https://a.co/d/1HPsRe7

If you are going to go that route, run your generator and watch/observe the battery and it's platform. Mine vibrates like crazy. I've been thinking about coming up with a different mounting method, possibly remote. I'm concerned that much vibration is going to rattle the guts of the battery apart.

 

[Barneybdb]

 

[Barneybdb]

 

[168BTHPM]

 

[Doc68]

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Kentucky Ballistic dude.....watching his videos and saw this. What a piece of shit gun.

Doc

 

[jff_stvns]

Very impressive.

And while I truly appreciate the time, energy, and dedication that guy put into perfecting that routine, something about it just feels…well, off putting. Can’t put my finger on it though.

My gut’s telling me he’s either gonna win The Medal of Honor…or maybe shoot up a school.

Rules: New backup gennie is put together; took me longer than it should have to get it off the (broken) shipping pallet solo. Will test run it later this week.

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Your going to hate it, all the new generators have the O2 sensors and are a pain in the ass to get them far enough away from a structure to run. The older ones are way better as usual.

 

[Threadcutter308]

asshole........

 

[168BTHPM]

 

[MPrimo]

Those get me every fucking time!!!

 

[akmike47]

 

[Fx51LP308]

I have the same one as you and am very happy with it. It's a lot of bang for the buck.

I did have one minor problem with it though. There is a black rubber breather tube right next to the auto choke mechanism. It wasn't routed properly from the factory and it would prevent the auto choke from engaging when attempting to start it.

Took me a few minutes to figure out what was going on. I moved the breather tube out of the way of the choke mechanism and zip tied it back/away from the choke. Everything works fine now.

I gather mine wasn't done that way because my AutoChoke works fine. That said, I wasn't kidding about breaking the "AC adapter" port on the unit in an emergency. That happened to me. I actually have a replacement part for it (cheap) but the labor and knowledge required to replace is is Herculean. I found a different AC Adapter where I can attach "auto battery like" clamps onto the battery. It works. I just have to not panic and be sure to not get spazy and detach it properly during an outage.

If at some point, I'll need to get it serviced (and the front panel taken off, I'll have them replace the adapter port and supply it to them. Right now, not worth the trouble.

 

[Fx51LP308]

We have a rock wall around our pool pumps, and the plug in for the generator’s just on the other side of one of those walls. My plan is to put it over next to the pool pumps and run the cable over the wall, and into that connection. I may see if I can rig up a larger muffler too…maybe an entire exhaust system that I can rigidly mount to that pool pumps enclosure.

Edit: the second 250-gallon propane tank is very near to that enclosure as well…why we went gas/propane. Will plan to run it on gas, but nice to have the propane option, even at reduced output. That tank only feeds the pool heater and the outdoor kitchen, so it’s almost always full.

This one won’t power the entire house, but it will power the casita that has a split and a tankless water heater running off one of our 250 gallon propane tanks. It should have enough juice left over to power our three freezers/fridges, and maybe a couple other circuits. Will test it this week.

It’ll normally be stored in the garage, but when deployed will have one of these Gentent covers over it:

As mine is, presently. I have only the standard black Westinghouse cover for it. It works. I wish I could have the permanent propane tank but, again, that pesky little HOA. Actually, I don't believe it's against the rules, but there would be another Herculean effort not only to pass the HOA rules but the county zoning ordinances as well. I did get an electrician to install the house connector and transfer switch box in the garage. I have my HVAC, computer lines, refrigerator line and some other lines attached.

I think I like the idea of the "trash can" muffler. I can store both in the garage and pull both out into the open (one at a time) when I need to run it. So I get the unit started and then attach the muffler, before it gets too hot. I also have one of those "Zombie Boxes" to help divert the noise:

You have to keep at least one side open for the exhaust. I point that towards my "nasty neighbor" when I need to run it.

 

[akmike47]

 

[BurtG]

 

[The D]

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No you be not puttin out no fires n sheeit, bitch. Gitcho ass out dere n put dem furs out

 

[Mike Casselton]

That was awesome.

After watching that video, some Gen Z, or Alpha or a Millineal is gonna try that with his loaded AR...

 

[EddieNFL]

That was awesome.

Agree watching that video, some Gen Z, or Alpha or a Millineal is gonna try that with his loaded AR...

I look forward to the YouTube video.

 

[hankpac]

This is pretty cool, I have always thought of this, making a potato gun cannon to launch your bait out at distance.

Totally legal in Texas. Compressed air boy. No explosive gas. Works great. The one pictured is a commercial brand. I’ve made 2 so far. Use a 12 v tire pump. 80 lbs, 200-300 ft. Frozen bait, with hooks and leader already arrayed.

 

[The D]

Yuck.

What's his name?

Looks like a dude with shitty tats and long hair.

Her name is Bakhar Nabieva

And this is Melinda Lindmark

 

[Dirty D]

Pretty sure Edsel’s a pedo, he sure likes talking about it when you call him gay lol

That wasn’t random at all…

 

[Dirty D]

(The Hobbit) An Unexpected Journey

Don’t act like you weren’t expecting to pick up that Orc in the bar at 2am

 

[Dirty D]

 

[Dirty D]

 

[Dirty D]

 

[Dirty D]

 

[trob]

Very impressive.

And while I truly appreciate the time, energy, and dedication that guy put into perfecting that routine, something about it just feels…well, off putting. Can’t put my finger on it though.

My gut’s telling me he’s either gonna win The Medal of Honor…or maybe shoot up a school.

Rules: New backup gennie is put together; took me longer than it should have to get it off the (broken) shipping pallet solo. Will test run it later this week.

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Careful using the factory battery charger cord (looks like it plugs in under your start button). I read the manual AFTER I killed a battery by keeping it plugged in whenever not camping, over the course of 3 years. Says you’re supposed to only keep it plugged in for something like 8hrs a month (maybe less). Who has time to keep track of that?

I have the Westinghouse i4500

I ended up getting a new battery and bought a new battery tender w/ float mode. I connect it directly to the battery with a qd pigtail.

 

[Whiskey Tango Foxtrot]

Boat, break out another TEN thousand.

FIFY

 

[Varmint-Hunter]

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I have never missed a day since jr high.

 

[Dirty D]

 

[Threadcutter308]

Careful using the factory battery charger cord (looks like it plugs in under your start button). I read the manual AFTER I killed a battery by keeping it plugged in whenever not camping, over the course of 3 years. Says you’re supposed to only keep it plugged in for something like 8hrs a month (maybe less). Who has time to keep track of that?

I have the Westinghouse i4500

I ended up getting a new battery and bought a new battery tender w/ float mode. I connect it directly to the battery with a qd pigtail.

I've thought about plugging the charger into one of these, just haven't gotten around to it yet.

Amazon.com

 

[trob]

I've thought about plugging the charger into one of these, just haven't gotten around to it yet.

Amazon.com

I’ve had really good luck with leaving just about everything with an engine on battery tenders. I have some truck and boat batteries going on 12 and 13 years, no problems.
I screwed up by assuming the Westinghouse had a float mode.

 

[Dirty D]

 

[CCISERTDAWG]

 

[CCISERTDAWG]

 

[Dirty D]

Illegal doesn’t mean impossible

 

[Threadcutter308]

I’ve had really good luck with leaving just about everything with an engine on battery tenders. I have some truck and boat batteries going on 12 and 13 years, no problems.
I screwed up by assuming the Westinghouse had a float mode.

The "normal" lead acid battery is only supposed to last for 6, maybe 7 years.

So yeah, you've been doing real well.

What kind of battery tenders ?

 

[CCISERTDAWG]

 

[Dirty D]

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[CCISERTDAWG]

 

[CCISERTDAWG]

 

[Dirty D]

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My daughter is 15 so I would be running them off the road and digging an unmarked grave just their size…

 

[Dirty D]

Degenerates!

 

[Dirty D]

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I just don’t get guys that get off on treating women like shit but that makes me more than a little bit hypocritical knowing what @akmike47 and I do to make @168BTHPM earn that $20


A nickel at a time

 

[brianf]

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Did her pants explode..she needs to remember all thick girls have big tits

 

[BurtG]

read the manual AFTER I killed a battery by keeping it plugged in whenever not camping, over the course of 3 years

Don’t know of it helps your situation but I leave these plugged in on unused vehicles for years with no issues

https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwjSxt-3y_WKAxXFMQgFHd0_E-IYABAeGgJtZA&co=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAs5i8BhDmARIsAGE4xHyrd0jVVLHz68cS7Quh9HGJnorPjydxGfJuSMwJ2hhv9pkkTyP4dl0aAtbMEALw_wcB&sph=&sig=AOD64_2W1Rtxeup50hmKtS-1NCd5Ltso1A&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwiu9de3y_WKAxWxkokEHcelOooQwg8oAHoECAoQDA&adurl=

 

[WaywardSon]