'Twas a busy day. Woke up early in the am, still dark, and it's cold. Ran out of propane. So, that meant an errand in order to get some propane. While in town, got some drinking water, and some parts for my solar water heater project. That still not ready? Yep, still not ready.
Nor likely to be at this rate. In any event, some more parts are on the way. A switch and a fuse in order to complete the electrical work, I hope. While waiting for these parts to arrive, I emplaced the water cooler, and installed plumbing to and from the solar water heater, and to the heater core.
The heater core is what I bought in town today. Hot water will run between the water cooler and the heater core in a circuit. A valve can be switched so that the bilge pump will pump water to the core or to the solar water heater outside.
In order to make this work, I needed the parts, which included the heater core, hoses, and clamps. Then, I had to find a way to route the hoses from the solar water heater to the bedroom, which is where the heater core is emplaced.
The bedroom will segregated from the rest of the trailer. That may require some carpentry, in which I do not excel, I am afraid. Anyway, the old mattress had to come out because it is in the way. Somehow it got wet today as I used the outside shower to clean up something for my other projects. Evidently, there is a leak coming from the outside shower. It got the mattress wet, as well as a few other things. I had to dry them outside in the sun. The mattress in now in the van. I may give it away, as I see no use for it.
Everything is now ready and waiting for the delivery of the remaining parts. Once these are installed, a test of the system can commence. That may happen as early as Monday or Tuesday.
Al Fin: "Cowboy Commentary", aka "Eat your veggies" The Flag banner is posted in order to defy those who would make patriotic symbols illegal or disreputable.
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Friday, February 24, 2017
In the backchannel
News of the leaks, which were intended to cripple the new administration, appear in many places. Perhaps something may happen to stop this after all.
What comes 'round goes round.
What comes 'round goes round.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
General off grid discussion
Work continues on this even though I do not necessarily post about it. For instance, my bilge pump arrived yesterday. Also, the big cooler arrived recently. Today, I spent a little time pondering over how to assemble this mess.
Funny how I seem to have trouble with it. For some strange reason, I wanted to do something with the plumbing that didn't make sense. I think the heat was getting to me. Today was rather hot. The warmists will go crazy over this hot weather.
The cooler will go in the compartment below the bed. I need to drill a few holes to accommodate the plumbing necessary to run the passive solar project. The heater is just outside. There are a couple of high quality hoses that will take water to and from the solar water heater. From the heater, it will go the cooler and back again. At the bottom of the cooler, the bilge pump will recirculate the water during the day.
At night, I flip the switch, and water will then be pumped inside the trailer from the cooler to the radiator, and back.
The pump didn't have the necessary hardware for installation, so I await the parts for that.
Meanwhile, I reworked the tea kettle for the distillation experiment. I want to try that again. Perhaps I can overcome the contamination problem. I have some water ready for testing. It has been collected from washing dishes.
I managed to avoid getting soap in it. Soapy water will not be recycled. Too hard to get the soap out.
The soapy water can be used to flush the toilet. Nothing gets wasted. Everything gets multiple uses.
The goal is to use five gallons or less of water per day. Then, to recycle half of that water in order to make the deficit of only 2 and a half gallons per day.
If I can make those goals stick, then the fuel cell proposition could put me over the top. That is to say, I will be self-sufficient in water even without a well, nor using rainwater. Even though I do not count rainwater, I do intend to collect it. If all goes well, there will be plenty of water.
So much water that I may attempt to raise catfish. Imagine that.
Funny how I seem to have trouble with it. For some strange reason, I wanted to do something with the plumbing that didn't make sense. I think the heat was getting to me. Today was rather hot. The warmists will go crazy over this hot weather.
The cooler will go in the compartment below the bed. I need to drill a few holes to accommodate the plumbing necessary to run the passive solar project. The heater is just outside. There are a couple of high quality hoses that will take water to and from the solar water heater. From the heater, it will go the cooler and back again. At the bottom of the cooler, the bilge pump will recirculate the water during the day.
At night, I flip the switch, and water will then be pumped inside the trailer from the cooler to the radiator, and back.
The pump didn't have the necessary hardware for installation, so I await the parts for that.
Meanwhile, I reworked the tea kettle for the distillation experiment. I want to try that again. Perhaps I can overcome the contamination problem. I have some water ready for testing. It has been collected from washing dishes.
I managed to avoid getting soap in it. Soapy water will not be recycled. Too hard to get the soap out.
The soapy water can be used to flush the toilet. Nothing gets wasted. Everything gets multiple uses.
The goal is to use five gallons or less of water per day. Then, to recycle half of that water in order to make the deficit of only 2 and a half gallons per day.
If I can make those goals stick, then the fuel cell proposition could put me over the top. That is to say, I will be self-sufficient in water even without a well, nor using rainwater. Even though I do not count rainwater, I do intend to collect it. If all goes well, there will be plenty of water.
So much water that I may attempt to raise catfish. Imagine that.
The Boots and Oil Address
Lately, I am noticing how those on the so-called right, who were critical of Trump, are now so enamored of him. Funny how that happened.
Of course, I have noticed how unhinged the left has become since Trump won and got inaugurated as President.
What I didn't expect is that you can't get the truth out of either one. I call this post the Boots and Oil Address because I want to make a statement here. This blog is now and has always been about truth. It is not about whose side is winning or losing.
I say that even though I favor conservative ideas. But I didn't join any conservative club who go into groupthink about every damned issue that comes up.
I am an independent thinker. I am now that way, and have always been. I do not run with the crowd. What you get here is an attempt at getting at the truth of a thing. Not to "win". If winning means becoming dishonest, you can count me out.
I like Trump because he fights back. But if he starts to look like a crook, I am going to oppose him.
That's different from the left, who will support their guy or gal no matter what. Too bad that there appears to be many on the so-called right who do not act much differently than the mob on the left.
Of course, I have noticed how unhinged the left has become since Trump won and got inaugurated as President.
What I didn't expect is that you can't get the truth out of either one. I call this post the Boots and Oil Address because I want to make a statement here. This blog is now and has always been about truth. It is not about whose side is winning or losing.
I say that even though I favor conservative ideas. But I didn't join any conservative club who go into groupthink about every damned issue that comes up.
I am an independent thinker. I am now that way, and have always been. I do not run with the crowd. What you get here is an attempt at getting at the truth of a thing. Not to "win". If winning means becoming dishonest, you can count me out.
I like Trump because he fights back. But if he starts to look like a crook, I am going to oppose him.
That's different from the left, who will support their guy or gal no matter what. Too bad that there appears to be many on the so-called right who do not act much differently than the mob on the left.
Aren't we so lucky to have them? /sarc
It's their job to control what we think. So says Mika Whatshername.
She says that Trump has his own facts, but there can be only one truth. Either he's lying or they are. How can Trump have his own facts?
Mind boggling attitude here. Mine or theirs?
She says that Trump has his own facts, but there can be only one truth. Either he's lying or they are. How can Trump have his own facts?
Mind boggling attitude here. Mine or theirs?
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Trump charges could become serious
That remark by Schumer got me to thinking as to what could be the source of his confidence.
There are charges out there that Trump has business dealings with Russia. If that can be demonstrated, then it could be used for further accusations of a quid pro quo, or favors in exchange for favors. One favor could be to help Trump win the election. This is what has gotten the Dems in such a fever.
I would dismiss that in any case, even if true. For if the Russians helped Trump, so what? The only problematical thing would be any illegality involved. If Trump was in any violation of law, he could be in some trouble there. So far as I know, it would depend upon what business dealings he had, and what exactly he was supposed to have gotten in exchange. All of this would have to be proven in order to get a conviction in court. My estimate of the odds of that is near zero. However, it could prove quite useful politically. It may even force the GOP to abandon Trump, if the political support disappears. That could be Schumer's calculation.
We'll see if it turns out to be the case.
There are charges out there that Trump has business dealings with Russia. If that can be demonstrated, then it could be used for further accusations of a quid pro quo, or favors in exchange for favors. One favor could be to help Trump win the election. This is what has gotten the Dems in such a fever.
I would dismiss that in any case, even if true. For if the Russians helped Trump, so what? The only problematical thing would be any illegality involved. If Trump was in any violation of law, he could be in some trouble there. So far as I know, it would depend upon what business dealings he had, and what exactly he was supposed to have gotten in exchange. All of this would have to be proven in order to get a conviction in court. My estimate of the odds of that is near zero. However, it could prove quite useful politically. It may even force the GOP to abandon Trump, if the political support disappears. That could be Schumer's calculation.
We'll see if it turns out to be the case.
Rise and shine, 2.22.17
or something like that... Cannot seem to shake this sleepiness I have had lately. It is because of the meds I am taking.
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