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the box is just supposed to keep water from splashing onto the filter. I don't think it needs to be airtight. I noticed the reviews on this intake were really high on a few websites. I think your review is misleading
2022 Ford F-150 with 5.0 engine, Lariat trim, 20" rims, and max tow trailer package. I do not have the kit that does the automatic cruise control or lane assist.
I am not qualified to answer that question with integrity. My guess is the 3.5 is just as reliable as the 2.7 since they both have turbo's and one is just more powerful. I got the 5.0 because I don't want to ever have to pay for a turbo repair. I'm not a junky though, it's just my instinct so take it for what it's worth.
I still have it. I like it for the simplicity of potential engine repairs and the absence of turbo. I also have an aftermarket exhaust on it so it's got a nice tone to it in my opinion. I do tow from time to time and overall don't care that much about MPG so the 5.0 is a good fit. The 2.7 would do much better for economy and may actually still have the same power potential because of the turbo. For me, I plan to keep the truck for a long time so I went without the turbo. Good luck deciding!
Thanks for the video, my plumber was just here to do this so I’m ordering the parts, I have a wood boiler and heat my domestic hot water in the summer as well with an endless supply of firewood waste that I have from my sawmill and woodlot. So adding the system to heat the pool should be great. We were wondering what exchanger to buy but this answered the question, I have a 27 foot round pool . Can you direct me to a good exchanger ? Amazon ? Thanks again your video is excellent
Amazon is fine just look at the size of the fittings and make sure it's for pools. If you get one that isn't for pools the chlorine will eat it up. Good luck!
I used stainless steel 1" pipe including a few nipples, a coupler, two elbows, and a ball valve. Whatever I needed to have it fit right. Then I had to get the Hunsacker modified bottom piece as well. For the fan, I have the Fireboard 2 with the fan attachment and the 1" pipe adapter. Hope that helps.
Yes and it's a little annoying. It's in the processing of the truck audio system and cannot be avoided. It's only noticed when you see up close talking when you can see the mouth movements and realize they don't match well. Not perfect.
You can tell there is an aftermarket muffler on the truck, yes. Also, at a specific RPM it drones a bit. It's not what I would consider to be too much or a disappointing situation. If you are going to buy an aftermarket exhaust and not like that it's loud in the cab it's kind of unrealistic to some degree. It sounds awesome on startups, idle, and during almost every situation except for a spot around 1,800RPM if I'm driving through town. It sounded terrible before I took the cylinder deactivation feature off of the truck as well. After a few years now, my wife even like it. Hope that helps.
Good catch. I knew I screwed that up the second it left my mouth but I kept it in the video. Good old RadioShack/Wal-Mart Magic Jack was cool, but not this item, this is Magic BOX. Thanks for keeping me honest!
Thanks...very helpful. So I read all the comments and responses. What is the latest on being able to tune out the cylinder deactivations? Did you do a more recent vid on this that I can go find?
excellent! We are in Madison WI and looking to extend our pool season as well. For now I'm trying to configure a 120v that can heat 2000 gallons. Our new pool is 3800 so not sure how much value that will add. It's not cheap either way!
Yeah, I like that comment. It's been 2 years now and I don't even look at MPG anymore. An EV would be a terrible solution for hauling and for going on long trips so that won't happen, but I get the point and agree.
Great walkthrough. Thanks for putting the video together. I am on the fence about our 7x12 utility trailer. Super rusty with some holes in the tongue crossbar (or whatever you call it) area. Considering having it sandblasted, then doing the grinding and patch-welding, welding on new fenders, painting, etc... tough one!
I have 1.5 acres that we are grading and will plant a lawn. I am thinking about bringing a vibrating compacter in to smooth it all out. OR do you think something like this will work? I wonder where the perfect point for weight will be. I have a 35hp kioti tractor and a 31hp bad boy lawn mower.
When professionals grade roads, parking lots, or driveways, the process is to grade to height then compact(AKA rough grading) before regrading and compacting again(AKA fine grading). This is because when you compact some areas go down more than others since more or less of the area has been loosened by the grading process. If you want it done really well, the grading process including being picky about chunks, high and low points, and overall consistency with your rough and fine grades you'll find is much more important than the type of roller you use at the end. With topsoil, once it's planted, it just needs a light roll and then lots and lots of water plus potentially a cover like straw but that depends on the season and your climate. Good luck! It usually takes a few years for lawns to look normal so be patient.
I have this same cover on my truck now and on opposite side from the opening button it slides out. So when I’m driving after a minute the cover will leave a little crack where water can get into the bed any idea how to fix it not getting stuck at the fully closed position?
Excellent teaching! As an individual that does this every day, the only thing I felt you missed was at the end when filling and dumping the bucket it should be said that loose materials are no problem, but, do not try and scoop up or even dig into ground that isn't soft. Yes, it can be done but the amount of wear and tear on the loader and tractor frame, pivot pins and the cylinders will dramatically shorten the lifespan of all the components. While small areas can be dug, trying to do a large area can be difficult or impossible in shale or rocky top/sub soils. There is a reason that backhoes and trackhoes are around, as they have very narrow buckets and longer reach. This allows them to concentrate all of the break out force into a small area. They also have large teeth to break up the hard pack and make it easier. Yes, adding teeth to your loader bucket will make it a lot easier to breakup compacted ground and frozen aggregates like sand or stone dust. While it helps, it still isn't enough of a change that stops the possibility of tractor or loader damage with excessive abuse. The extreme wear on the pump, pins and cylinders if done on a regular basis will ensure you only do it once. I doubt many of us could afford to pay the repair bill twice for a twisted loader frame or cracked transmission case and/or bell housing and final drives? It is called a loader for a reason, Lol. Use it for it's intended purpose and it will treat you well. If you want to abuse something? use a rental unit, as that's what they are for right? I'm kidding!, although, this is why you never buy anything used at an auction with the words United or Hertz/Penske on it Lol!
Sprayer holds 25 gallons and I add 8lbs of granules when I apply. I'm not sure exactly how many lbs/acre or gallongs per 1000sq ft. I just drive at a normal pace like when cutting grass and fill up when I'm empty. If I had to guess, I'd say a gallon per 1,000 sq ft is what I do. I've just adjusted to what I found works and would suggest starting there. So that would be about 1/3 of a lb per 1,000 square feet. It's not much.
Fair point! I feel the same way but people with expensive homes also don't leave the windows open in the winter just because they can afford it. Over the past 2 years I find myself getting closer to 18mpg because I enjoy how the truck sounds and feels when I drive with a bit of intention so to speak so I'm with you. Thanks for watching!
Hi, is it mounted on top of the bed sides, or in-between? For example, can you still install a chase rack or some other cargo system on the truck? Thanks 🙏
I think it clamps underneath but it covers the top of the rail. The front box that stores the cover takes up a lot of usable room in the bed. Crew cab doesn't have much to begin with so to lose another foot isn't that exciting. Hope that helps.
Nice set up! I've done similar things over the years too with our kids pools. This year I am planning on insulating the whole pool with insulation boards including the top, so it will be like a giant hot tub. I got fed up with spending all day heating the pool and then losing all the heat overnight.
Yes, nights are a killer! Also, when my family of girls gets excited about swimming so I fire up the heater and then when its 95° in the pool they say they don't want to swim because it will mess with the timing of the their hair plans, that's another gasping opportunity. Keep up the fight out there Damian!
Started watching this thinking this is gonna be another bullshit video like the ones showing “iPhone tricks you didn’t know” only to show you dumb stuff everyone knows. But I did learn a few tricks 😁 . Good job 👍
Do your self a favor.. buy wheel waits and fill the tires with fluid.. loaders are a great help, but also very dangerous.. you can pick the front end up as you demonstrate, but you can also do the same with the back..if you not careful you can flip this tractor in a heartbeat…
Dan, awesome educational video. Do you use your backhoe much and do you like it? How often do you change it for other attachments? My wife, Paula and I are considering a 385A for her 3039R. Your video has caused us to reconsider a tractor mounted backhoe. We did not realize the efficient connecting and disconnecting process. Thank you and your videographer for taking the time to make this video.
Do you time this to before a rain event? And I believe you have said that you apply this early in the morning, but have you ever applied it in hotter months of the year? Or is it for those spring, rainy months? Finally, ever had tip burn issues with 8lbs urea per half an acre? Thanks.
I haven't found that the timing matters as long as the grass is in the growing season. I apply in the morning so I can see my tire tracks before the morning dew dries to get an even coverage in the large areas, otherwise I overlap too much or potentially miss sections. The nitrogen gets absorbed through the greens vs. the root so as long as the spray has a few hours to soak into the greens before rains it should work fine. I have used it in the summer and it works then too but will work best if applied just before a predicted rainfall so the plant will actually grow. Hope that helps.
