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  • I don't know shyt about irrigation system blowout, dx, but I've had a Campbell Hausfeld pancake for better than 25 years, and it's been good. I have done a lot of work on our home, built roofs, additions, cabinets, etc. and used it for framing and finish nailers, spray work, shop work, cleaning, etc. It can keep two roofing nailers going with no problem. I occasionally use it for a pressure pot for epoxy resin projects. The pancake was good for me for its portability. I now have it mounted on a wheeled cart with hose reel and some parts storage. 4 gal, 1hp, 125 max psi. It may not meet your needs, but it's been good for me.
    Last edited by burd; 09-29-2023, 05:30 PM.

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    • Much obliged burd. Good info. Probably just going to use it as an inflator in the end if I go that route.


      St Clown: I agree on the capacity. It's probably too small. I was thinking about a hot dog but wanted to get some opinions.
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      Originally posted by SanTropez
      May your paint thinner run dry and the fleas of a thousand camels infest your dead deer.
      Originally posted by bigblue_dl
      I don't even know how to classify magic vagina smoke babies..
      Originally posted by Kepler
      When the giraffes start building radio telescopes they can join too.
      He's probably going to be a superstar but that man has more baggage than North West

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      • Roof repair is not typically an easy task and should be handled by a professional contractor. However, if you are determined to repair your roof yourself, there are a few things you can do to make the job easier. First, make sure you have the right tools and materials for the job. This will vary depending on the type of roof you have and the extent of the damage, but at a minimum you will need a ladder, a roofing hammer, nails, shingles, and roofing cement. You should also make sure you have a helper to assist you with the repair and to keep you safe while working on the roof. Finally, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the basic steps involved in roof repair before you begin, our roofing mclean va so that you know what to expect and can plan your work accordingly.
        Last edited by Laura-4334; 10-25-2023, 03:03 AM.

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        • Dx posted, bot approved.
          "The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell, 1984

          "One does not simply walk into Mordor. Its Black Gates are guarded by more than just Orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep, and the Great Eye is ever watchful. It is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire and ash and dust, the very air you breathe is a poisonous fume." Boromir

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          • Originally posted by Laura-4334 View Post
            Sorry Friends I am late answer
            But That's good disscus..
            Look, Borschy, I don't think the roofers from Maryland are going to do my roof
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            Originally posted by SanTropez
            May your paint thinner run dry and the fleas of a thousand camels infest your dead deer.
            Originally posted by bigblue_dl
            I don't even know how to classify magic vagina smoke babies..
            Originally posted by Kepler
            When the giraffes start building radio telescopes they can join too.
            He's probably going to be a superstar but that man has more baggage than North West

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            • Originally posted by dxmnkd316 View Post

              Look Borschy, I don't think the roofers from Maryland are going to do my roof https://restonroof.com/oakton-va.
              That's good
              Last edited by Laura-4334; 11-10-2023, 02:11 AM. Reason: Word edit

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              • Originally posted by dxmnkd316 View Post
                Much obliged burd. Good info. Probably just going to use it as an inflator in the end if I go that route.


                St Clown: I agree on the capacity. It's probably too small. I was thinking about a hot dog but wanted to get some opinions.
                If you have a shop vac you can use that, either suck it out or blow it out. Use a rag to block off the difference in size between the vac hose and your water hose. Let it run for 5 or 10 minutes. I do it all the time with conduit.
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                • Originally posted by walrus View Post

                  If you have a shop vac you can use that, either suck it out or blow it out. Use a rag to block off the difference in size between the vac hose and your water hose. Let it run for 5 or 10 minutes. I do it all the time with conduit.
                  god. That's a great idea.

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                  Originally posted by SanTropez
                  May your paint thinner run dry and the fleas of a thousand camels infest your dead deer.
                  Originally posted by bigblue_dl
                  I don't even know how to classify magic vagina smoke babies..
                  Originally posted by Kepler
                  When the giraffes start building radio telescopes they can join too.
                  He's probably going to be a superstar but that man has more baggage than North West

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                  • Originally posted by Laura-4334 View Post

                    That's good
                    Borscht? Sorry, not my thing. I'm more of a creamy wild rice soup guy myself.
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                    College Hockey 6       College Football 0
                    BTHC 4                 WCHA FC:  1
                    Originally posted by SanTropez
                    May your paint thinner run dry and the fleas of a thousand camels infest your dead deer.
                    Originally posted by bigblue_dl
                    I don't even know how to classify magic vagina smoke babies..
                    Originally posted by Kepler
                    When the giraffes start building radio telescopes they can join too.
                    He's probably going to be a superstar but that man has more baggage than North West

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                    • Perhaps it's more of a mapo tofu fan? Hard to say.

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                      • I'm slowly trying out some additional smart home features. I've had a doorbell camera and thermostat from Nest (now Google) for years but resisted other "smart home" features (mainly resisted Alexa/Google voice hubs because I just cant see the point other than novelty).

                        I'm thinking of ordering a smart light switch for the porch lights, because I always forget to turn the d*mn thing on when I leave the house in the evening or no ones home to turn them on when late from work.

                        Anyone else dabble with the IoT / Smart Home features?
                        Last edited by aparch; 10-15-2023, 12:11 AM.
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                        • I will never touch anything voice-activated. Wi-Fi enabled is OK in a few circumstances where the use case is valid, like doorbells and thermostats.

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                          • I'm thinking of redecorating my house. Right now I'm changing my bedroom. It's really difficult to find something affordable, nice and qualitative. I found almost everything I was looking for in parrot uncle customer service. I came across this shop accidentally and found their furniture amazing.
                            Last edited by akerry; 10-17-2023, 05:27 PM.

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                            • Bit by bit?
                              "The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell, 1984

                              "One does not simply walk into Mordor. Its Black Gates are guarded by more than just Orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep, and the Great Eye is ever watchful. It is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire and ash and dust, the very air you breathe is a poisonous fume." Boromir

                              "Good news! We have a delivery." Professor Farnsworth

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                              • Originally posted by FadeToBlack&Gold View Post
                                I will never touch anything voice-activated. Wi-Fi enabled is OK in a few circumstances where the use case is valid, like doorbells and thermostats.
                                Glad to know I'm not alone in the resistance to IoT everything. Haha.
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