TGPWS 7: New Year. See if we can wash the stink off.

[Prime]

Monday. Weekend without AC was long. Worked on the plymouth, need to update that thread. Havent, because its gonna be a whine fest.

Its hot AF in Texas already, especially when you dont have AC to cool yourself down. AC guy supposed to be here at noon. We shall see.

This week is going to SUCK! Found out why mine is dead. Coil in the air handler blew. No freon. Can't fill it. Probably have to replace everything because of age. Can't afford to do that. So. Bought a small portable swamp cooler on Amazon for my office. Trying to not die.

 

[Prime]

The ONLY upside is that my electric bill is staying uncharacteristically low for a summer.

 

[kirk]

I have a swamp cooler the AC company loaned me, i made a scoop on top to force air into a fan. it cools but everything feels kinda moist. I bet for your office it will be great. I put a small tiny window unit in my bedroom, but even that struggles to keep up.

 

[Derailed_75]

This week is going to SUCK! Found out why mine is dead. Coil in the air handler blew. No freon. Can't fill it. Probably have to replace everything because of age. Can't afford to do that. So. Bought a small portable swamp cooler on Amazon for my office. Trying to not die.

Dont know how well it would do in extreme cold, but 2 years ago my heat pump took a shiat. I had 2 quotes one for a Trane made knock off 5400 and one for a Trane 6200. Instead I put in a 4 unit mini split system. Sell installed and had it certified by a local AC company for warranty purposes. I paid 3200 for the parts, 400 for the AC company and got a 600 rebate from my local power company for the energy efficient rating it has. My summer bills are right at half as much and my winter bills are about 10% less.

My quotes were so high because I have a modular home that was made with an intertherm heat pump fan unit combo and no one makes them that size so they were going to have to replace the indoor fan unit also. But now I can make that into a linen closet.


Heres a link to a 3 zone unit on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/COOPER-HUNTER-Ductless-Split-Conditioner/dp/B07G218C4P/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=mini+split+3+zone&pd_rd_r=73308266-5e65-4839-9d37-6ed50c364fca&pd_rd_w=xxmHg&pd_rd_wg=R5Kns&pf_rd_p=4fa0e97a-13a4-491b-a127-133a554b4da3&pf_rd_r=H60E1JNWCN5MS3XS6P0C&qid=1623682695&sr=8-5

 

[TheCrabby1]

Gathering up a few thing's for the front bumper I just ordered . Already know what winch and light's I want but can anybody recommend a license plate winch cover flip-up bracket to get . The one's on ebay look like garbage and amazon go's from $28 to over a $120 or the one's to stay away from...............................thanx

 

[TerryD]

This is mine.

Amazon.com

Has been fine.

 

[Prime]

Dont know how well it would do in extreme cold, but 2 years ago my heat pump took a shiat. I had 2 quotes one for a Trane made knock off 5400 and one for a Trane 6200. Instead I put in a 4 unit mini split system. Sell installed and had it certified by a local AC company for warranty purposes. I paid 3200 for the parts, 400 for the AC company and got a 600 rebate from my local power company for the energy efficient rating it has. My summer bills are right at half as much and my winter bills are about 10% less.

My quotes were so high because I have a modular home that was made with an intertherm heat pump fan unit combo and no one makes them that size so they were going to have to replace the indoor fan unit also. But now I can make that into a linen closet.


Heres a link to a 3 zone unit on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/COOPER-HUNTER-Ductless-Split-Conditioner/dp/B07G218C4P/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=mini+split+3+zone&pd_rd_r=73308266-5e65-4839-9d37-6ed50c364fca&pd_rd_w=xxmHg&pd_rd_wg=R5Kns&pf_rd_p=4fa0e97a-13a4-491b-a127-133a554b4da3&pf_rd_r=H60E1JNWCN5MS3XS6P0C&qid=1623682695&sr=8-5

I'm very familiar with mini splits and we're installing one in the basement as part of the inlaw suite. The problem I have is that my house is very cut up and funny ways. I'd probably have to run 4 of them to get to the whole house effectively. And that doesn't touch the kids bedrooms. And then I'd need a place to put 4+ outdoor units.

 

[JeffPro4x]

This week is going to SUCK! Found out why mine is dead. Coil in the air handler blew. No freon. Can't fill it. Probably have to replace everything because of age. Can't afford to do that. So. Bought a small portable swamp cooler on Amazon for my office. Trying to not die.

A hole in the coil? Can you braze it as a patch?

 

[maillet282]

This is mine.

Amazon.com

Has been fine.

I have the same one in the Silverado

 

[bigjim247365]

bloop

 

[Lazerrred]

Decided to make a Costco run yesterday and ran across this sleeping bag for $39.99 , thought I'd give it a try since i'd be one of the cheaperView attachment 18207 thing's I've thrown at Odo.

Is that a Hybrid, a Hybride, or Hybrido? And do U know the subtle nuances between them? Curious minds have to know.

 

[Prime]

A hole in the coil? Can you braze it as a patch?

I don't ufcking know!? I do wires. Not air.

 

[JeffPro4x]

I don't ufcking know!? I do wires. Not air.

You'd have to do it yourself. No reputable company is gonna take on that liability.

Then find someone to purge and fill the lines

 

[Lazerrred]

Ok so strange thought while waiting at the dentist office. If I came across a dumb amount of disposable money how crazy would it be to put a Titan V8 in a first gen X?

Oooofff.

 

[maillet282]

Well. Might end up pissing off the wife here in the next couple days. I currently have this tool chest for all of my knives


just bought this to store and organise my bullet press and equipment


I am really leaning on changing out the knife box for this one to match the colour scheme

 

[Prime]

You'd have to do it yourself. No reputable company is gonna take on that liability.

Then find someone to purge and fill the lines

Had a 2nd opinion guy come today. Put a charge in the system. It held pressure. So confused. Fired up the unit, compressor isn't compressing.

 

[Derailed_75]

So piggy backing on the dealing with customers post. I talked to a guy today who's alarm had locked up his phone line. Its a simple fix power down then back up. Unfortunately he called the phone company first. Their tech broke the tabs holding the cover closed on the face of the keypad. When I told him there would be a service call charge plus any parts he said.

" I dont understand why there's a charge we didn't do anything wrong."

I dont understand why people think they have to be at fault to be the responsible party for their belonging not functioning correctly.

 

[XterraRising]

104 degrees outside. 73 degrees inside.

 

[TheCrabby1]

Is that a Hybrid, a Hybride, or Hybrido? And do U know the subtle nuances between them? Curious minds have to know.

Spanish and French ?? I have no clue ........Lol But if you know the difference , I'm all Q-tip's !!

 

[xyoverland]

Got my brother to confirm the bracket was straight at one point. Comparison of his vs mine that broke, and the other one that was apparently about to break. New brackets and another set of 200# coming tomorrow. I’m thinking (hoping) the other 200# set were bad or mislabeled.

 

[Prime]

 

[XterraRising]

 

[Prime]

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OK DAD!

 

[XterraRising]

That’s what I am.

 

[Prime]

That’s what I am.

Same

 

[Xterrorista]

 

[Xterrorista]

 

[Xterrorista]

 

[TerryD]

I started a Welcome links thread or Beginner's guide for the 2nd gen X's. If anyone has any general type info to add, let me know. I linked what I've personally had issues with on my X. Thought with the used car market going crazy and lots of new owners out there looing for info, it might be easier to have some of this stuff gathered in one place so it's easy to link and get folks exploring the forum and their truck.

Beginner’s Guide to 2nd Generation Xterras (2005-2015)

Welcome to Xterra Nation! Thanks for joining in on the last “enthusiast owned” Xterra forum out there. This will hopefully be a quick resource for Xterra owners and potential buyers alike. I’m going to try to link some of our more informative threads here so those who are new to the world of...

www.xterranation.org

 

[TerryD]

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Either way I'm cooking! It's how I justify having 5 grills and two smokers.

I did crab legs, steak and baked potatoes for mother's day. I might try some wings on Father's day with my Vortex. Been wanting to do some for a while but haven't taken the time.

 

[TerryD]

Computer based training at work this morning. I'm SO BORED.....

 

[XterraRising]

Computer based training at work this morning. I'm SO BORED.....

Like when I had to attend my MSHA refresher training via Zoom last December. I have enough trouble staying awake during that class in person, let alone watching it on a computer screen in the conference room at work.

 

[TerryD]

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I'm a big fan of Texas "hill country" style BBQ. No sauces on the meat, just meat cooked exceptionally well.

 

[Derailed_75]

Either way I'm cooking! It's how I justify having 5 grills and two smokers.

I did crab legs, steak and baked potatoes for mother's day. I might try some wings on Father's day with my Vortex. Been wanting to do some for a while but haven't taken the time.

Me too. Doing pulled pork and pulled chicken. Smoking both. Will probably do the pork Saturday and re heat it.

My oldest just moved back from Ohio this week and her boyfriends family is coming over Sunday

 

[Brunnie]

I'm a big fan of Texas "hill country" style BBQ. No sauces on the meat, just meat cooked exceptionally well.

Like Rudy's!! IMHO, an excellent blend of spices and proper smoking time.

 

[kirk]

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Fixed your meme for ya

 

[TerryD]

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This. 100% this. I grew up a stone's throw from the NC mountains. All my life I've had vinegar and mustard sauces which are still my favorites. But some of my cooking mentors were from Alabama and Louisiana and they both extolled the Texas Hill Country style cooking so I set out to learn what that was and man, am I glad I did! Slow cooked over oak smoke or a touch of mesquite with just SPG. BEST brisket, hands down. Gotta do some beef ribs soon. I've heard they are superior to pork. Gonna find out!

I've had some St Louis stuff, and it's good. I wouldn't turn down a plate. In fact, I typically eat the style of BBQ each place is famous for when I'm in that area just because you can bet it's gonna be done the best. And I'm rarely disappointed. But at home, my pork is all NC style with vinegar (even turned my wife's yankee taste buds on to it finally) and my beef is all Texas style. My ribs are "slightly overdone" competition style with some pull back and a light sauce glaze right before they come off the smoker.

Now I'm REALLY hungry and REALLY bored....

 

[kirk]

I'm a big fan of Texas "hill country" style BBQ. No sauces on the meat, just meat cooked exceptionally well.

100% this

 

[kirk]

This. 100% this. I grew up a stone's throw from the NC mountains. All my life I've had vinegar and mustard sauces which are still my favorites. But some of my cooking mentors were from Alabama and Louisiana and they both extolled the Texas Hill Country style cooking so I set out to learn what that was and man, am I glad I did! Slow cooked over oak smoke or a touch of mesquite with just SPG. BEST brisket, hands down. Gotta do some beef ribs soon. I've heard they are superior to pork. Gonna find out!

I've had some St Louis stuff, and it's good. I wouldn't turn down a plate. In fact, I typically eat the style of BBQ each place is famous for when I'm in that area just because you can bet it's gonna be done the best. And I'm rarely disappointed. But at home, my pork is all NC style with vinegar (even turned my wife's yankee taste buds on to it finally) and my beef is all Texas style. My ribs are "slightly overdone" competition style with some pull back and a light sauce glaze right before they come off the smoker.

Now I'm REALLY hungry and REALLY bored....

Me too. Vinegar sauce is 100% the best. Hands down but I dont see it much up here in north texas.

 

[TerryD]

Me too. Vinegar sauce is 100% the best. Hands down but I dont see it much up here in north texas.

Carolina Vinegar Sauce

drive.google.com

Authentic "Old Lady" vinegar sauce. I did a quart of it instead of a gallon. SO GOOD. Splash it on heavy as you pull the pork or mop with it if you're doing smaller cuts or "whole hog" style.