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  1. topofthehil
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    how does one know when a circ pump is repairable or junk?

    some pumps are horizontal mount and some are not. I think two of the three were vertical mount and one horizontal mount. I thought I read that if the...
    Post by: topofthehil, Jan 13, 2012 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  2. topofthehil
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    how does one know when a circ pump is repairable or junk?

    I went through three taco 007 pumps already this year. don't know why... wish I did. the last one that went out was a zoning pump that feed my plenum...
    Thread by: topofthehil, Jan 13, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    I have a question about the garn’s fire brick and pad.

    thanks for your replys. sorry about the delayed reply. I have been out of the country for the past couple of weeks. unfortunately, I got a little...
    Post by: topofthehil, Sep 20, 2010 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  4. topofthehil
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    I have a question about the garn’s fire brick and pad.

    I was doing a check and maintenance on my 2000 and noticed several cracked fire bricks. as a matter of fact all but three were broken. so, I started...
    Thread by: topofthehil, Sep 7, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  5. topofthehil
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    I have some questions about building a log splitter that I hope someone can help me with before I we

    thanks for the advice. I bit the bullet and bought a two spool valve with a bypass. that way, I only have to plumb two valves together when the time...
    Post by: topofthehil, Sep 1, 2010 in forum: The Gear
  6. topofthehil
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    I have some questions about building a log splitter that I hope someone can help me with before I we

    thanks for the advice, but what should I use ... sch 80 and a union, or is there a short piece of hyd hose with swivels that is made just for going...
    Post by: topofthehil, Aug 30, 2010 in forum: The Gear
  7. topofthehil
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    I have some questions about building a log splitter that I hope someone can help me with before I we

    I finally got back to working on my splitter. I am at the point where I could use so some help plumbing multiple valves on the splitter. at first, I...
    Post by: topofthehil, Aug 30, 2010 in forum: The Gear
  8. topofthehil
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    I have some questions about building a log splitter that I hope someone can help me with before I we

    kevin, thanks for your help. the splitters on hold for a week or two. I need to buck some elms out of the bottoms before the snow gets to be a...
    Post by: topofthehil, Dec 4, 2009 in forum: The Gear
  9. topofthehil
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    best way to haul wood from woods??

    nhfarmer, do you have a close up of your rear attachment for skidding logs? did you make yours? ths, topo
    Post by: topofthehil, Dec 3, 2009 in forum: The Gear
  10. topofthehil
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    I have some questions about building a log splitter that I hope someone can help me with before I we

    K, so, what you are saying is I can leave the cylinder mounted where I have it? if I mount the cylinder on the push block, there is a 2" gap between...
    Post by: topofthehil, Nov 30, 2009 in forum: The Gear
  11. topofthehil
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    I have some questions about building a log splitter that I hope someone can help me with before I we

    rustynut, yes FCAW is flux cored arc welding. like the MIG solid, but better penetration and very easy to weld vertical up with. I use the gas...
    Post by: topofthehil, Nov 30, 2009 in forum: The Gear
  12. topofthehil
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    I have some questions about building a log splitter that I hope someone can help me with before I we

    Kevin, I wish I had more of the 5/8" x 4" x 6" angle, but as it is, I am short by about 4", so I will need to fab an extension on the cylinder...
    Post by: topofthehil, Nov 30, 2009 in forum: The Gear
  13. topofthehil
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    I have some questions about building a log splitter that I hope someone can help me with before I we

    Thanks for the replies. Rusty nut, I tack weld the parts using 7018 and do the finish welding using FCAW on all of the heavy plate. I use MIG on the...
    Post by: topofthehil, Nov 30, 2009 in forum: The Gear
  14. topofthehil
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    I have some questions about building a log splitter that I hope someone can help me with before I we

    the pics will be coming shortly. for now, here is a description. the beam's made from two angles that are 5/8" thick x 4" x 6" x 94" long. I...
    Thread by: topofthehil, Nov 28, 2009, 25 replies, in forum: The Gear
  15. topofthehil
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    can I use a 16" dia pipe for the hydraulic tank on my splitter?

    will do. thanks again to you all for your help, topo
    Post by: topofthehil, Oct 26, 2009 in forum: The Gear
  16. topofthehil
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    can I use a 16" dia pipe for the hydraulic tank on my splitter?

    thanks for all of your help. I have another question. when I weld the stationary wedge on the splitter bed, should it be vertical (at a 90 degree to...
    Post by: topofthehil, Oct 22, 2009 in forum: The Gear
  17. topofthehil
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    can I use a 16" dia pipe for the hydraulic tank on my splitter?

    I had a second thought about using the pipe, but I think I will still use it. I read someplace that there is less surface area of pipe compared to a...
    Post by: topofthehil, Oct 21, 2009 in forum: The Gear
  18. topofthehil
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    can I use a 16" dia pipe for the hydraulic tank on my splitter?

    thanks for the replies. I have one more question. my plan is to mount the suction on one end about 1" from the bottom. on the other end, I will mount...
    Post by: topofthehil, Oct 20, 2009 in forum: The Gear
  19. topofthehil
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    can I use a 16" dia pipe for the hydraulic tank on my splitter?

    I am building a log splitter to run off the PTO of my tractor. 22 gal pump, 5 x 36" cylinder, power beyond valve so I can have a log lift. I am at...
    Thread by: topofthehil, Oct 19, 2009, 18 replies, in forum: The Gear
  20. topofthehil
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    Two story house - radiant in-floor on main floor only - who's done it???

    I just put on an addition with all infloor heat. however, The old house has two stories with forced air. The first branch (1” Pex) off the main...
    Post by: topofthehil, Feb 20, 2009 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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