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Firewood, ho!

January 22, 2013

Things are looking up.  We found out about a month ago that we had lost access to where we were cutting firewood (the land got sold outside of the family).  But now a family friend has agreed to let me … Continue reading →

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Another year gone by

January 8, 2013

We’re into 2013 and things don’t seem all that different yet.  I’m hoping to change that at least in my life.  I plan on learning some new things this year as well as honing some previously learned skills both in … Continue reading →

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CFM to BTU formula

December 19, 2012

CFM * 1.08 * tRise = Btu/hr CFM = btu / (1.08 * tRise)

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Senasys – Made in USA snap discs

December 19, 2012

I need a snap disc that would open at 95F and close at 85F for the rack at work (triggers a shutdown of all equipment in the rack at 95F).  Senasys turned out to have the perfect solution.  Their switches … Continue reading →

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Green Toys

December 4, 2012

Thinking about getting your kid a new toy this Christmas?  Upset that “all toys are made in China now?”  Well, it’s no longer the case.  Check out Green Toys.  We bought our Son a dump truck from them.  It is … Continue reading →

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