Re: [MBZ] '85 TD

2021-06-29 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
FWIW, 82SD had similar symptoms that turned out to be a bad rubber elbow on the manifold pressure hose that goes to the ALDA. On my 617 Turbo there is an electric switchover valve between the manifold pressure pickoff and the ALDA. Molded rubber elbows were used to connect the hard lines to that

Re: [MBZ] AC work this past weekend

2021-06-28 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
r > stop a small leak for a while. > > Allan > > On Mon, Jun 28, 2021, at 8:00 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: >> What is the conventional wisdom/experience on best auto AC sealers? >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Mercedes On Behalf Of dan penoff

Re: [MBZ] AC work this past weekend

2021-06-28 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
What is the conventional wisdom/experience on best auto AC sealers? -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of dan penoff.com via Mercedes Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 6:09 PM To: Okie Benz Cc: dan penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] AC work this past weekend I’m thinking we put a can of s

Re: [MBZ] Shop/garage LED lights

2021-06-28 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
I bought a smart charger (BT-C3400) for these small (aa, AAA, 18650) batteries which can test recharge/discharge to measure capacity. It does NiCD and NiMH as well as Li-ion. I found the cheap Chinese Li-ion batteries had poor (way below spec) capacity that deteriorated with each recharge. For ex

Re: [MBZ] Why so cheap?

2021-06-22 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
" it could all end pretty quickly". Yup. Like Jack Ma. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Randy Bennell via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 5:26 PM To: Scott Ritchey via Mercedes Cc: Randy Bennell Subject: Re: [MBZ] Why so cheap? I would think you are co

Re: [MBZ] Why so cheap?

2021-06-22 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
My guess is that they want to convert US dollars into something of lasting value while the dollars are still worth something. They have a LOT of US dollars and some of them may want a "bug-out" place, just in case. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mer

[MBZ] Bosch Wiper Blade Refills?

2021-06-15 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Are the rubber wiper blade inserts still available for Bosch blades? I usually kept spares on hand but I only found 20 inch refills (probably left over from 123 TD) and the 126 SD requires 22 inch refills. I did a lot of online shopping last night and could only find the complete blades (from FCP

Re: [MBZ] Cheap Chinese lifts

2021-06-08 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Details, details. Fed stopped publishing weekly data but still publishes monthly data. But the "latest" information is not so current. Here near mid-June, the latest published data is April. The M1 data (https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/M1SL) is sobering, jumping from $4T in April 2020 to

Re: [MBZ] Cheap Chinese lifts

2021-06-08 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
More to the point, the value of US dollars has gone down by a third, thanks to the Treasury and the Fed. Check the M1. M2, and M3 charts if you can find them. The Fed discontinued publishing M3 data some time ago and discontinued weekly M1 and M2 data recently (your inner voice should be screa

Re: [MBZ] OT: Water heater

2021-06-06 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Personally, I consider hot running water to be the panicle of technology that matters. I'm re-doing a small cabin on a pond and I plan to route the water lines such them I can gravity-drain them for winter. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Curt Raymond via Mercedes Sent: Su

Re: [MBZ] What might be wrong with this generator?

2021-05-16 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Looks just like my Generac. What the hell is "limp mode?" Looks like significant weather exposure. From the description, this one starts but then what? Winds down? Stops abruptly? My Generac has a pure mechanical governor and maybe this one may have a governor (or LP solenoid) issue. All of t

Re: [MBZ] Warfarin

2021-05-12 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
SWMBO was on Warfarin for several years (for A-Fib) before switching to Pradaxa. I don't recall her reporting any of those symptoms but your situation is different. I did learn that vomit that looks like "coffee grounds" is a sign of stomach bleeding which requires prompt medical attention.

Re: [MBZ] jump pack $55

2021-04-30 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Some have an override for this. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Friday, April 30, 2021 10:57 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb Striplin Subject: Re: [MBZ] jump pack $55 I don’t think it would work for that unless it see some batte

Re: [MBZ] New toy

2021-04-30 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Sounds like all you need. HP isn't important except to drive PTO attachments. Weight (and ballast) are all-important for traction and stability. You may want a canopy at some point for hot-weather work. Age isn't important as long as parts are available. Good for you. We all may need to grow

Re: [MBZ] A (car) Moving Experience

2021-04-30 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
. My guy knows these well and will do his best to provide guidance so you can either avoid the higher costs or gain an advantage based on where the traffic is going. I’ll gladly provide his contact information to anyone who wants it if you PM me. -D > On Apr 30, 2021, at 12:25 PM, Scott Ritc

[MBZ] A (car) Moving Experience

2021-04-30 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Oldest stepson decided to move from FL to NC with two cars: shipping one and driving one. He contacted a Las Vegas based car-mover broker (from the Internet) who gave him a good price (like $500, I think). But when the deadline came it became clear that he would not get scheduled any time soon

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

2021-04-28 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
AKA shotgun house down south. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Clay via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 12:04 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Clay Subject: Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres The chinese are swooping in and leveling homes on lots over 0.25 acre. Then th

Re: [MBZ] John Travolta's 450SL

2021-04-27 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Yup. My 82 SD came with one. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 9:58 AM To: Okie Benz Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] John Travolta's 450SL That’s not a data plate, it’s a metal plate with owner information that was u

Re: [MBZ] OT: Driveway alarm

2021-04-27 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
No such luck here. I have large oaks on both driveways that drop copious acorns. The deer love them. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of MG via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 9:31 AM Oh forgot to mention, they have a vehicle only sensor which you bury in the ground. I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Driveway alarm

2021-04-26 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
I have an older model (Skylink HA-300) that requites 9v batteries in the sensors. They always trigger on the UPS truck but sometimes fail to "see" white cars, especially when raining. Mine are attached to big trees so I don't know if the photocells would get enough light on the north side or when

Re: [MBZ] Tires

2021-04-23 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
I think you can count on the price of everything going up. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Allan Streib via Mercedes Sent: Friday, April 23, 2021 1:37 PM To: Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Cc: Allan Streib Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tires Tire prices track oil prices, roughly. Alla

Re: [MBZ] Earth Day was Re: OT Something Controversial To Someone

2021-04-22 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
It may not jack up the GDP but almost any reuse or recycling will do more for the environment than trying to reduce CO2 using a new rechargeable car. As long as China and India are building new coal plants at a breakneck pace, anything we do here (CO2-wise) is symbolic, at best. -Original

Re: [MBZ] OT: X-15 Engineering

2021-04-21 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
The 200th flight was cancelled for snow. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 7:13 AM To: Okie Benz Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: X-15 Engineering That was an interesting watch. I was into the X-15 stuff when I wa

Re: [MBZ] OT: X-15 Engineering

2021-04-21 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
We called the black thick-rim spectacle frames "BCDs" (birth control devices). If you were there you'd understand this: K&E bamboo snobs really dissed those with Picket plastics. When I started at NASA MSC, the most powerful computing device in the office was a Frieden calculator which could a

Re: [MBZ] More insurance

2021-04-14 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Acorns? Try hickory nuts! Sounds like a gun shot. Standing seam metal is expensive but 5V much less so. I put 5V on several out buildings where the Metal was screwed to horizontal wood nailers. The good thing about this is the 1 inch air gap reduced heat load. The bad thing is big limbs can

Re: [MBZ] Bucket loader?

2021-04-11 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
You can dig with a loader/bucket but it's not ideal and you can wrack the loader with asymmetric forces. I'd consider a box blade for scraping top dirt into piles and then use the loader to move the piles to the low spots. Finally pack and level, again with a box blade plus wheel-rolling. I u

Re: [MBZ] Car shake at 40 -- I should go get this -- 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class 300 SE, $999

2021-03-21 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Steering damper? That was the fix on my 123 wagon. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Floyd Thursby via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2021 1:45 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Floyd Thursby Subject: [MBZ] Car shake at 40 -- I should go get this -- 1990 Mercedes-Benz 3

Re: [MBZ] Zero turn mower

2021-03-20 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Also, you can use a reacher to pick up twigs, etc., without leaving the seat. The flat deck under your knees can hold a lot of debris until you get to a place to dump it. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Rick Knoble via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2021 8:32 PM To: Mer

Re: [MBZ] Why would anybody want to live in CA?

2021-03-20 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
If I recall correctly, estimated 2021 federal tax receipts were $3.5T and spending was $8T (before latest $1.9T "COVID relief", I think). With this kind of "creative accounting" I would not put much stock on any state's received vs paid numbers. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf

Re: [MBZ] Why would anybody want to live in CA?

2021-03-20 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
California is three different worlds. There is the wealthy coastal strip like Palo Alto, Santa Barbara, etc., there are the big cities, and there is a rural interior. Laws are enforced selectively. If you can't (or won't) pay the fines then administrative laws don't apply; enforcement agencies l

Re: [MBZ] Why would anybody want to live in CA?

2021-03-19 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
CA WAS a wonderful place to live. Great climate, beautiful scenery, fantastic restaurants, no bugs, good roads, plenty of jobs, great schools, etc. Just shows to go ya that arrogant leftist politicians can screw up a wet dream. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Kaleb Stripli

Re: [MBZ] OT - Crazy Real Estate

2021-03-19 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Like flight line fuel trucks, you want to haul full or empty so the CG stays where is belongs. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Jim Cathey via Mercedes Sent: Friday, March 19, 2021 3:15 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Jim Cathey Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Crazy Real Estate

Re: [MBZ] Probably more appropriate ...

2021-03-18 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
I once had a 240Z (Hitachi horizontal draft carbs) with similar symptoms. High altitude and hot weather made it worst. Turned out the carbs used coolant to warm the carbs. An inline thermostat, which was supposed to stop coolant flow when the temp reached 130f had failed open. That thermosta

Re: [MBZ] OT - Crazy Real Estate

2021-03-17 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
iveable $400,000 in student loan debt from my job at Starbucks where my hours just got cut back to 15 hrs a week? What will I do? Mom says I can't live in the basement and I'm not old enough to draw social security yet. Who will feed me? On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 10:13 PM Scott Ritchey v

Re: [MBZ] OT - Crazy Real Estate

2021-03-16 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Given what's happening in "higher education" now, there may soon be a time when a liberal arts degree is a mark of worthlessness, not achievement. I mean how worthless do you have to be to go tens of thousands into debt to have your head poured full of useless crap? -Original Message---

Re: [MBZ] OT - Crazy Real Estate

2021-03-16 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Three cheers for Mike Rowe. Frankly, I could never afford a house if I had to pay someone else to do repairs. Fortunately I learned a great deal from my dad and uncles. Maybe the most important lesson was "figure it out." Talking real estate and loans, I bought several houses while in the mil

Re: [MBZ] Rounded drain plug success!

2021-03-13 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Attaboy! I (on the other hand) use a Topsider (it's actually an "oil boy") all the time. When I had boats with inboard engines, a topsider-like device was the only sane way to change engine oil. Once, very long ago, I drained it into the bilge and I'll never do that again. -Original Mess

Re: [MBZ] Common sense seems to be lacking at home

2021-03-02 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
I should have included this in original reply: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qkblKElN4w -Original Message- From: Scott Ritchey Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 1:07 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: RE: [MBZ] Common sense seems to be lacking at home Nothing except your kids i

Re: [MBZ] Common sense seems to be lacking at home

2021-03-01 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Nothing except your kids is worth you or SWMBO getting seriously hurt or killed over. I endorse motion lights and security cameras. They may provide deterrence but don't mount cameras too high; it's hard to ID tops of heads under hoodies. I use Ubiquiti Nanostation M5 RF bridges to link my bar

Re: [MBZ] OT: Squirrels in the bird feeder

2021-03-01 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
No experience with ultrasonics but I use squirrel guards on the posts that hold bird feeders and above hanging feeders. Not unlike this https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/audubon-cone-squirrel-baffle except I fabricate them from a roll of thin aluminum trim covering (like roofers use). The only pro

Re: [MBZ] Editorial: To save the planet from climate change, gas guzzlers have to die

2021-03-01 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
I feel compelled to comment: by 2030, CO2 emissions will be the least of their worries. IMO. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Floyd Thursby via Mercedes Sent: Monday, March 1, 2021 11:18 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Floyd Thursby Subject: [MBZ] Editorial: To save the

Re: [MBZ] Editorial: To save the planet from climate change, gas guzzlers have to die

2021-03-01 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
These guys crack me up. 90% of emissions come from outside the US, especially China and India who are only increasing their number of coal plants. US emissions could go to zero and it wouldn't matter. I think China commissions a new coal plane daily, on average. Second, the US was already on ta

Re: [MBZ] Oil for OM602

2021-02-26 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
The SAE "logo" should say if it's Diesel (Cx) rated. I understand that gas engine oil (Sx) is actually a better lubricant but doesn't handle suspended soot as well. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 9:46 AM To:

Re: [MBZ] Rona

2021-02-24 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
In NC, a few weeks after COVID shots were approved 65 and up I called the County Health Dept on a Monday and they scheduled me that Wednesday, very easy. Maybe I just timed it right? Got the first shot (Moderna) with no side effects except tenderness at injection site the next day, about like a fl

Re: [MBZ] OT The next IT revolution: System Oriented Programming?

2021-02-24 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
As I recall the story, a bastard-child division of IBM decided to produce the PC using CPM for the disk operating system. But the folks that owned CPM saw all those Big Blue dollar signs and got greedy. In the meantime, Bill Gates had observed a demonstration of a disk operating system (forgot

Re: [MBZ] battery charging question

2021-02-21 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
That is a standard 3-stage (lead-acid) charge profile (without de-sulfating). Before digitally controlled chargers that was considered ideal. I don't know if current thinking has changed. "1.5A power output, regulated to 14V. In practice you get 1.5A until voltage rises to 14, then you get 14

Re: [MBZ] 1979 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D . Wagon $5,900

2021-02-21 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Looks like the one I sold for $1500 on 2007 except with better paint. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Floyd Thursby via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 11:13 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Floyd Thursby Subject: [MBZ] 1979 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D .

[MBZ] AOL Password

2021-02-19 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
If you have an AOL account and use a third-party client (like Outlook or Gmail) your password may stop working work. If so, you need to log onto aol.com, go to account/security and generate a new password. You may be able to just update the password or maybe delete and recreate the account in the

Re: [MBZ] battery charging question

2021-02-19 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
I've never used either so cannot comment. >From long term use I can recommend Battery Minder. The cheap chargers may be fine (and the brand names probably cost no more to manufacture) but why take a chance unless you want to bet your battery of measure the actual (time varying) V-I charge curve

Re: [MBZ] battery charging question

2021-02-19 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
True story. Many of the new fancy chargers will not even try unless they know the voltage of the "dead" battery, which typically requires something over 10v. In the past I used an old dumb charger to get the voltage up to the point the smart charger would work. Jumping works too but I have more

Re: [MBZ] battery charging question

2021-02-19 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
I have used Battery Tenders and Battery Minders. Someone on this list said the Battery Minder was better; I think that is true. Battery Minders allegedly have better regulation and de-sulfate action. Northern Tool had some Battery minders on sale (looked like older model) a few years back and I

Re: [MBZ] More heat pump

2021-02-17 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Odd. The gas heat/electric AC units I've had in the past had the AC coils upstream the fire box. I thought that was standard. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Mitch Haley via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 10:31 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: mi...@mitche

Re: [MBZ] Backup Generators etc

2021-02-17 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
8267 On Tue, Feb 16, 2021 at 11:08 PM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The brushless generator in my Generac produces noisy power, which I > think is typical of brushless designs. But nothing in my house seems > to care. > > My heat pumps are not o

Re: [MBZ] Generator

2021-02-17 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
That's why I keep my old incandescent bulbs; heat. I have two bulbs near my well pump, which is in a below-ground concrete shelter and one in my barn where the water pipe enters from outside (all on plug-in thermostats). Back in the day of carbureted cars it was common to run a drop light under

Re: [MBZ] OT: Here Is Why Texas Is Dark

2021-02-17 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Perceived temperature are greatly influenced by sunshine, wind, and humidity. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Randy Bennell via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 12:40 PM To: OK Don via Mercedes Cc: Randy Bennell Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Here Is Why Texas Is Dark

Re: [MBZ] More heat pump

2021-02-17 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
I 'spect natural gas was a lot more costly then. The price has come WAY down since fracking (and will probably go way back up now). -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 3:21 PM To: Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Cc: K

Re: [MBZ] OT: Here Is Why Texas Is Dark

2021-02-17 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
The decisions that limit current Texas power sharing were made long before anyone heard of TEXIT. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of OK Don via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 4:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: OK Don Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Here Is Why Te

Re: [MBZ] OT: Here Is Why Texas Is Dark

2021-02-17 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
That was my thought, exactly. Ignorance and superstition rule. Higher education has become nothing more than plush, overpriced re-education camps. Let the witch trials begin for anyone that rejects the new religion of GREEN. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Rick Knoble via M

Re: [MBZ] Generator

2021-02-16 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Ungainly for most of us. What you said plus it needs to be wired in and anchored to the ground. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 5:24 PM Cc: Kaleb Striplin ; Okiebenz via Mercedes Subject: Re: [MBZ] Generator At

Re: [MBZ] Heat pump question

2021-02-16 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
I bought one of those 2KW inverter units from Harbor Freight a few years back: https://www.harborfreight.com/engines-generators/gasoline-generators/2000-watt-super-quiet-inverter-generator-62523.html I got it on sale for $450. It's fairly quiet and it has a low power mode that is even quieter

Re: [MBZ] Firewood

2021-02-16 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
My last Dayton OH house had an iron stove in a corner on raised brick with brick along both walls. After it got going good I could damper it down and keep the house cozy all night. And it did get cold there. I recall a two-week period it never got above zero f. Maybe I should look into one of th

Re: [MBZ] Backup Generators etc

2021-02-16 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
The brushless generator in my Generac produces noisy power, which I think is typical of brushless designs. But nothing in my house seems to care. My heat pumps are not on the transfer switch and I don't know if the 15KW generator could handle the inrush current. I haven't tried moving a heat pu

Re: [MBZ] Heat pump question

2021-02-15 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
sue. I can’t say I have noticed if >>>> it’s ran a defrost cycle or not. I think here shortly I will go out and >>>> look at the coils and see if they are clear or have started frosting up >>>> again. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >&g

Re: [MBZ] Covid and price of cars

2021-02-15 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
My Sonoma has a short (6 ft) bed but there are "notches" in the bed walls for four 2x6 boards (the right length) that support 4x8 sheets above the wheel wells. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Jim Cathey via Mercedes Sent: Monday, February 15, 2021 8:18 AM To: Mercedes Disc

Re: [MBZ] Heat pump question

2021-02-15 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Probably, given the outside temps and state of charge, the gas pressure going into the compressor gets too low if ice prevents the coils from absorbing enough heat to raise the pressure (from that very cold air). -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Heat pump question

2021-02-15 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
For recent systems there are two basic defrost schemes: demand defrost and time/temp defrost. Time/temp is cheaper and most common. The time can usually be set by jumpers or DIP switches. If time is set to 30 min (for example) the coil temp sensor is checked every 30 minutes and a defrost c

Re: [MBZ] Blizzard

2021-02-15 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
An empty tank could hold air, which could support combustion. Also, air (which won't condense) would screw-up the filling process. But purging is not a big deal (or it wasn't in the old days) as the heavier LP gas forces air out the top. I don't know what they do now with overfill protection val

Re: [MBZ] Blizzard

2021-02-15 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
ll if it’s certified or whatever and if a propane company will fill it. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 15, 2021, at 2:46 AM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > If a big propane tank is rented and you terminate service, the LP company > usually comes and picks up and hauls

Re: [MBZ] Blizzard

2021-02-15 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
never refilled them for the camp > because they're hard to handle and we only use 2x 20# cans in a normal week > at camp. Actually before we got the fridge we wouldn't even use 2 full tanks. > > -Curt > > On Sunday, February 14, 2021, 8:18:07 PM EST, Scott Ritchey via &

Re: [MBZ] Blizzard

2021-02-15 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
because they're hard to handle and we only use 2x 20# cans in a normal week > at camp. Actually before we got the fridge we wouldn't even use 2 full tanks. > > -Curt > >On Sunday, February 14, 2021, 8:18:07 PM EST, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > &g

Re: [MBZ] Blizzard

2021-02-15 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
#x27;re hard to handle and we only use 2x 20# cans in a normal week > at camp. Actually before we got the fridge we wouldn't even use 2 full tanks. > > -Curt > > On Sunday, February 14, 2021, 8:18:07 PM EST, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kaleb, You n

Re: [MBZ] Blizzard

2021-02-15 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
to get a whole home backup generator and run it off propane, and also run a line out to the shop for the heaters there. Maybe even replace the stove/oven with propane instead of electric Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 14, 2021, at 5:11 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > Power

Re: [MBZ] Blizzard

2021-02-15 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
8:48 PM To: Scott Ritchey via Mercedes Cc: Allan Streib Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blizzard Scott Ritchey via Mercedes writes: > The tank needs to absorb enough heat from the environment to "boil > off" LP gas as you use it. Is there some way to use the waste heat from the generator engin

Re: [MBZ] Blizzard

2021-02-14 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
et a whole home backup generator and run it off propane, and also run a line out to the shop for the heaters there. Maybe even replace the stove/oven with propane instead of electric Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 14, 2021, at 5:11 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > Power w

Re: [MBZ] Blizzard

2021-02-14 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
me backup generator and run it off > propane, and also run a line out to the shop for the heaters there. > Maybe even replace the stove/oven with propane instead of electric > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 14, 2021, at 5:11 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < > mercedes@okieben

Re: [MBZ] Blizzard

2021-02-14 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Power was out here from about 0700 to noon, probably caused by an ice storm. I was unaware of that until I got to my kitchen and heard the generator running. That (15KW Generac) LP-fired standby generator was nice to have then but there are costs. I think the equipment was about $3500 (in 2

Re: [MBZ] Blizzard

2021-02-14 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Wind and Solar power require backup generation for whenever the sun don't shine (most of the time) and the wind don't blow (varies). As far as infrastructure is concerned that means "green" power generation doesn't replace other sources but is IN ADDITION to traditional sources. Also, the spin

Re: [MBZ] blew the roofs off that neighborhood

2021-01-26 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
There is much good to say about the F-16 but nothing has the visceral impact of F-4s at very low level. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Mitch Haley via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 8:52 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: mi...@mitchellhaley.com Subject: [MBZ] blew

Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

2021-01-24 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
You need to develop a "feel" for how much adjustment is needed to change the gap by a thousandth or two. You can only measure the gap with the jam nut tight so it's: measure, loosen, tweak, tighten, and measure again; then repeat until it's in spec. After a the first few valves you should be abl

Re: [MBZ] Serious question that does not need to turn into a political baby fest

2021-01-20 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Biden's principle contribution will be to serve as a bad example. Unfortunately the rest of us will pay for the lesson. Trump's principle contribution was to show the ruling class was corrupt and incompetent, not to mention evil. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Kaleb Str

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb needs this

2021-01-19 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
That one is too nice to put in the water. When I re-registered cars today (my name only) the clerk asked if they were ever in a flood. How would an amphicar owner answer that one? -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 202

Re: [MBZ] 123 Tires and OT Truck Tire Questions

2021-01-18 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Trying to back up uphill is the worst (in empty pickup). Once (spinning rear wheel on pine needles) I thought I would need the tractor to retrieve the truck. Ever since, I park pointed uphill if traction is iffy. I bought a used Torsen differential but haven't installed yet. -Original Messa

Re: [MBZ] OT Anyone know/use Signal?

2021-01-18 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
The Par ler COE said (on TV last night) that they used AWS servers for development (dumb, IMO) and were unable to download all their codes, etc. before Amazon pulled the plug. Bad on Amazon but Par lor should have had safe backups. I have multiple local and cloud backups for even for my little

Re: [MBZ] OT:Medical Alert devices

2021-01-17 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
My brother in FL has one with service from a company called LifeLine (probably local). He has needed it a couple of times and the service was very good (even if they woke me at 0400). If they could nor confirm a false alarm (and there were several) they dispatch an ambulance and notify the severa

Re: [MBZ] Sharpening drill bits

2021-01-16 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
I agree. These PF Farm reviews seem thorough and address several things I care about. I suppose the guy must make money from the site because it costs him to do these vids. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Rick Knoble via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2021 10:55 PM To

Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots

2021-01-14 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
I think it's more a matter of storage temperature than time. I heard the Pfizer vaccine must be stored at cryogenic temps and (obviously) warmed before use; so you want to use up the whole vial once it's out of the deep freeze. I think Moderna is less critical. -Original Message- From: M

Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots

2021-01-14 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
bject: Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots It's good news, but probably won't matter much until they get more vaccine stockpiled. On Thu, Jan 14, 2021, 7:29 PM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > As of today, COVID shots are available fo

[MBZ] NC Covid shots

2021-01-14 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
As of today, COVID shots are available for everyone over 65 in NC. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] For the aviation enthusiast

2021-01-11 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Carrier aviation amazes and scares me. https://youtu.be/4gGMI8d3vLs?t=3 After watching flight ops on Kittyhawk for a few hours it was hard to believe nobody was killed. > On Jan 11, 2021, at 5:32 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Normal approach to landing in the crop dusting business...

Re: [MBZ] OT: More Aviation

2021-01-11 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
For another piece of aviation history, consider "The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club." It's on Netflix and probably other places. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of greg via Mercedes Sent: Monday, January 11, 2021 6:57 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc:

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-02 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
I'll offer my two cents. I am retired. My adequate net worth came from three sources: real estate (my personal homes), IRA/401K investment, and military pension/social security. I mention the last two only because I can live on them without needing to liquidate investments. I literally had ne

Re: [MBZ] OT shooting sports

2020-12-30 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
It seems the shot (including steel) would stay in the wad (basically a plastic cup) until clearing the barrel. Does anyone know if this is right? -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Curt Raymond via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2020 11:58 AM To: Mercedes Discussion Li

Re: [MBZ] OT: chestnuts

2020-12-29 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
As a young child in the 50s I ate some roasted chestnuts at a family Christmas gathering. I did NOT like them. But there were many things that young child didn't like that he likes now. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, December

Re: [MBZ] OT - Redistribution of Wealth

2020-12-29 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Things are different now but SWMBO could barely walk, much less run, when she was alive. Run is good if you can, safely. Lethal force plus 911 if you can't. ABC: arm, barricade, and communicate. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Jim Cathey via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, Decem

Re: [MBZ] OT Covids vax

2020-12-26 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Karl, In your experience, do you think illegal immigration across the southern border could be a factor, especially in CA? -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Peter Frederick via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2020 11:01 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Peter Frederic

Re: [MBZ] A quiz question for you

2020-12-22 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
"the "government money" comes from the citizen taxpayers." And also a wealth tax, called inflation, on people that own dollars. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2020 2:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb Strip

Re: [MBZ] A quiz question for you

2020-12-21 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
"If they are going to require owners to keep tenants who are not paying then the government should be paying their rent. The government should also be paying for any damages that occur." Isn't it interesting that state governors (not the feds) mandated these lockdowns but those states are all

Re: [MBZ] OT Covids vax

2020-12-21 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
19, 2020, 8:16 PM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Maybe the normal operations of the CDC needed interference? > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2020 11:03 PM >

Re: [MBZ] OT Covids vax

2020-12-20 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
s > of examples of countries that had a strong centralized government > response, and did far better than we have in terms of deaths per 100k. > > On Sat, Dec 19, 2020, 8:16 PM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Maybe the normal opera

Re: [MBZ] OT Covids vax

2020-12-19 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Maybe the normal operations of the CDC needed interference? -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2020 11:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Karl Wittnebel Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Covids vax Sorry guys, but the topic of

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