Great video and very informative! Do you find it is easier cleaning the bottom with the added bottom suction pipe or the good ole fashioned manual suction brush method which most people do? Have a good one!
@NealORussa3 сағат бұрын
@@HemiMedic thanks for the comment! I use a vacuum robot. It's just the cheap Hayward bug. But I only have to do it every three weeks or so now cause the bottom drain does such a good job! It's also really easy to hook up the vacuum now. 1. I turn the valve so it draws from bottom drain only. 2. Remove skimmer box bowl/grate. 3. Hold vacuum hose against jet to purge air out of hose and vacuum. 4. Cap end of vacuum hose with hand. Lift over pool wall and hook into fitting in skimmer box. 5. Slowly turn valve to shift pump flow from bottom drain to skimmer box/vacuum hose. You never have to turn off the pump.
@s10jam3 күн бұрын
What a beautiful dog.
@astrotimber89253 күн бұрын
Super! Much easier than reading the instructions.
@NealORussa3 күн бұрын
@@astrotimber8925 glad it helps!
@yesidrive3 күн бұрын
I just throw my hose with vacuum thing on
@NealORussa3 күн бұрын
@@yesidrive yes that works, but I'm tired of messing with the pump and getting the hose out and purging the air and doing everything to get that going. This is always running and easy to turn a valve to go all bottom or half bottom half skimmer. Has been working great!
@aaronburford57015 күн бұрын
Rewatched, liked, viewed, shared, aubscribed!
@aaronburford57015 күн бұрын
Liked, Viewed, Shared, Subscribed! Great content and video!
@IamScottyT6 күн бұрын
where did you get the bottom drain?
@NealORussa5 күн бұрын
@@IamScottyT hey thanks for the question! All the parts are listed in the description of this video, but here is the intake screen. It is 2" so you need a bushing to take it down to 1.5" piping. amzn.to/3AILlka
@DieselnSmoke9 күн бұрын
Eyo, I see that Jet Mate in the shop 👀
@sendapez10 күн бұрын
Straight up the only accurate way to find the pool leak
@TJMcClure-hs8cs12 күн бұрын
What is on the inside of the building that you are screwing the header too? The gutter comes down below the top board on the inside of mine.
@NealORussa11 күн бұрын
@@TJMcClure-hs8cs this building had two 2x8 ledger boards nailed to the posts that the roof trusses sat on. Our header board outside screwed into that outside 2x8.
@dennisloiselle561512 күн бұрын
I can't find the link, to the other video you mentioned? Thanks
@NealORussa12 күн бұрын
@@dennisloiselle5615 hey I have a pool playlist with a few different videos. You're probably asking about the bottom drain video. It is in this playlist as well, check it out! kzread.info/head/PLh0Pr5wMGTmgd29Uu1RY7N6OryK12UUur&si=MxRz7c4X3hJFW1Cz
@generalnerds712112 күн бұрын
A friend of mine made up a solar trailer on his back yard. A large tandem wheel unit that has an inverter and a switchboard and battery pack, plus fold out arms for the solar array and it sits in his yard facing the sun. The local city had a fit when they saw it and asked him to remove it --he counted the argument by saying what about the person next door with his big motor home. Then they countered and said the trailer had no road permits. They lost the case as the city would have had every truck and car and trailer off the road removed from everyone's home in that city. He is considering making hot houses made aluminum frame with solar panels batteries and inverter for the home gardener-- Ha Ha Ha. Tied into the home via a light activated change over relay switch in the fuse box in the home for nighttime use. A brilliant system to bypass the bullshit.
@dshudson13 күн бұрын
I also used a regulator with an oil-free compressor so I could stay underwater with the weighted vest. Sometimes I just stay under there for an hour cleaning the pool by hand it's so relaxing under there.
@JONNYROCKIT9916 күн бұрын
What does the header board secure to on the building? Just the metal sheeting?
@NealORussa16 күн бұрын
@@JONNYROCKIT99 hey Jonny! The boards against the barn are screwed through the metal and into the large 2x10 header boards the barn rafters sit on. Basically just sandwiching the sheet metal between the two header boards.
@normanyatz894816 күн бұрын
Please tell us the measurements: how far apart are your post: how far apart are your 2x,s
@aaronburford570117 күн бұрын
Rewatched again! Love it!
@plebeian_egalitarian21 күн бұрын
How many miles on were on the car when you replaced this bearing?
@NealORussa15 күн бұрын
I don't recall exactly, maybe 80k? It was less than 100.
@MrBliviu60721 күн бұрын
Nice job
@NealORussa15 күн бұрын
Thanks! Check out my channel or subscribe for other pool tips!
@matthewvanacore445223 күн бұрын
Only thing I am confused about is you said you are doing this with 1 1/2” pipe, but two of the three links you gave us are for 2 inch pipes.
@NealORussa22 күн бұрын
@@matthewvanacore4452 the 3 way valve is 1.5". The intake screen is 2" because I couldn't find any other nice looking screen at 1.5". The check valve is 2" because I wanted the larger flapper to have the least amount of flow restriction through the check valve. I used 3, reducer bushings (one at screen and one at each end of check valve) to go from 2" to 1.5" pipe. Hope that helps clarify!
@vaporwareproducts26 күн бұрын
Litten…
@stilleatn496926 күн бұрын
Great video.. I use a tooth pick to probe for holes, if their is a hole the point will go in. Then when I find them I will place a penny by it so I know where it is at if you have several.
@NealORussa15 күн бұрын
Great tip with the penny! I used a weight to hold myself down underwater and I could leave it fairly close to the pinhole for reference.
@roysoliz361028 күн бұрын
The only problem i see with this is that above ground pool pumps aren't meant to produce suction. The water is gravity fed into the pump. By doing this you are putting unnecessary stress on the pump as its not meant to create suction. And secondary is that all manufacturers do not recommend that you walk, stand on the top rails of a above ground pool 🙄. I know that this video is what you did for yourself but it clearly shows what not to do with a above ground pool.
@jeffreykendrick354522 күн бұрын
well now your comment is the only thing i see wrong with the thought process. one yes the sand filters don’t suck as hard as a in-ground system. but that’s apple and oranges. because at the end of the day inground pools have more water to move and suck aka bigger pumps. with the above ground system they have gph rating for a reason. you get a above ground you match it to the correct pump rating. so with that said how’s removing friction and travel length gonna hurt the pump more?. the pumps only gonna pull so much no matter what. now had he went with bigger pipe then yes he would have lost suction power. but seeing as how he used the same diameter pipes as the issued pipes there shouldn’t be on issues on stress relief.
@NealORussa15 күн бұрын
Been running fine for a few years now.I could argue is actually no suction on the pump because the pump is still located below the pool water level so theres still 3-4' of head pressure of water above the pump. If the pump was located higher than the water level such as up on top of my deck, then yes I agree there would be suction and maybe hard on the pump.
@NealORussa15 күн бұрын
As far as walking around the edge of the pool, hope I don't fall in!
@evansbj913 күн бұрын
It creates a siphon. The pump isn’t sucking.
@upgrader9928 күн бұрын
Just got a replacement intex liner.... it has a small hole in the seam. Any tricks for fixing that sort of thing?
@juniorkawai613126 күн бұрын
Send it back for new one.
@NealORussa15 күн бұрын
Find the leak and patch it is all you can do. Unless you can return and replace it.
@upgrader9915 күн бұрын
Bingo! I used the dye to easily find the pinhole and threw some clear gorilla tape, meant for this sort of thing on there, and no worries! Yet... lol... A pool is like a monster you build for yourself to fight all summer
@NealORussa15 күн бұрын
@@upgrader99 glad you got it sealed up! I agree pools are such a maintenance pain. I want to get rid of ours so bad but our 4 year old loves swimming. So it stays.
@Formerlywarmer28 күн бұрын
Very nice. Makes a huge difference with good help. Getting up and down sux. Nice job
@NealORussa15 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Yes always good to have some experienced help!
@freeandcriticalthinker4431Ай бұрын
Has anyone had experience trying to “patch” a track that’s torn to the center of the track but not thru the other side? I am just trying to limp thru my homesite and need another 100 hours out of it to be finally done. My other track is in decent condition and replacing one track seems kinda ….eh?
@NealORussa15 күн бұрын
I maybe with steel straps and bolts like a conveyor belt is mended together. But I would just try to find used tracks off another machine. People usually try to get rid of them because they're so expensive to take to the landfill. I sold my old set for $100 or so if I recall
@mindsetmotivationarkАй бұрын
Real
@StefanoLandiАй бұрын
Thank you for the video, looks pretty easy, but I think my hub hasn't been removed in 10 years, so wish me luck, with out brutal Montreal Winters, it's going to be fun!
@NealORussa15 күн бұрын
You can do it! The best penetrating oil out there is kroil. If you can get that and soak that joint down a tad you'll get it out. Worst case rent a slide hammer puller tool from your local parts store.
@pierrehuggins9458Ай бұрын
Gouged the first birdsmouth, IMHO. Weaker?
@pierrehuggins9458Ай бұрын
I suppose it's just a tail.
@marcelarodriguez9280Ай бұрын
Hi Neal, again, the check valve I follow the one posted it was 2 inch. I went and other the 2 inch in Amazon. I watch your video again and again and you said the valve ist true 1'1/2. I check Amazon and there is a 1 1/2. Tell me the 2 in is the wrong one right?
@NealORussaАй бұрын
I used the 2" check valve for more flow through the check valve mechanism. I used 1.5" to 2" reducer bushings at both the inlet and outlet of the check valve to go from the 1.5" pipe to the 2" check valve. If you want to use the 1.5" check valve that would probably work too.
@mikezhengccАй бұрын
Hi, thanks for all your information. may i know where did you purchase your panels and the micro inverters. thanks!
@chrismoore4110Ай бұрын
How do you know how many tons you need?
@mikebadilla9187Ай бұрын
Good Job .Thank you.
@NealORussaАй бұрын
Thanks for the comment Mike!
@marcelarodriguez9280Ай бұрын
Hello Neal I need clarification of what you use with Blue monster sealant and primer do you bought it separately? Do it come clear?
@NealORussaАй бұрын
Hey there! The blue monster is sealant you put on threaded connections. The pvc slip connections are glued and you use a clear primer first to clean the pipe and fitting and then you use pvc cement to glue the fittings together and they are not removable. You can buy clear or purple primer so make sure you get clear cause the purple goes everywhere. It is used in hidden commercial applications so that inspectors can see that a joint was primed before gluing.
@adriennemacdonald7266Ай бұрын
thank you!!!
@NealORussaАй бұрын
You're welcome happy swimming!!
@Step-n-WolfАй бұрын
There are replacement top hooks being sold specifically made for this hitch with the bolt holes extended forward. One on AZ is $21. Although not as fancy, TS bushings are $5 each.
@NealORussaАй бұрын
That extended hook would be a good fix! Too bad they don't come equipped that way. The tractor supply bushing you speak of might be the metal sleeves that slid over the pin. Those are typically used as a bushing between the pin and a rod eye if you are hooking up using pins instead of quick hitch. I had trouble finding ones that would slip over and be large enough diameter to fit nicely in the bottom hooks of the quick hitch. That's why I had to buy these larger aluminum ones. They enlarge the radius about 1/4 or 3/8" meaning diameter changes from 7/8 to 1-5/8
@NealORussaАй бұрын
But maybe they sell them now like you mention this video is a few years old.
@SK-tk7wjАй бұрын
This was so helpful! Great tips! We had a leak and found it in a crease on the side of the wall.
@NealORussaАй бұрын
Awesome glad you found it and hope you got it patched up! I'm going on 2 years on all my patches and no leaks.
@lawrencefranck9417Ай бұрын
I see camo, a couple of racks, flooded timber and ducks
@NealORussaАй бұрын
Haha that could work! I imagine it would have been a sweet boat for the smokers in the movie waterworld.
@Broncort1Ай бұрын
I’m currently losing about an inch a day in a pool liner that’s on its 3rd year. This is the pool’s 3rd liner and 2nd newer liner in 5 years. I’ve about had it with this. I opened the pool this year to about 6” of water and couldn’t find anything!!
@NealORussaАй бұрын
Well at least you know your leak is in the bottom 6" or so! You've narrowed it down a lot lol
@user-yd5dl7ql1rАй бұрын
Nice job, what does a system like that cost the customer?
@NealORussaАй бұрын
I don't recall the pricing on this one but in Kentucky a 3 bedroom system runs around 8k then adders for curtain drain, low profile chambers, cover soil, or other site specific requirements.
@gunnerranchАй бұрын
How are you liking this? I bought one that angled at the base and feel like it creates more work
@DIY-NickАй бұрын
Great job, i was looking to do this myself but found your video. How far off the pool floor do you have the screen? Did you use 2” pipe or convert it from 2” to 1.5 at some point? Do you use a vacuum? If so what kind?
@NealORussa3 күн бұрын
The screen is about 1/2" off the bottom. I used 1.5" pipe and used a pvc bushing to go from 2" fitting on the screen to 1.50 pipe. I use a cheap vacuum
@robertd6925Ай бұрын
Whats the part number for the ripper?
@NealORussaАй бұрын
Caterpillar part number 8J5299. Heavy duty pros part number 121270. Heavy duty pros has a ton of different sizes too.
@NealORussaАй бұрын
That's the ripper shank only. Then you can select different types of teeth. I used pointed tip caterpillar 9W8209, heavy duty pros 133209. Don't forget the retaining pin and washer.
@KHeisig75Ай бұрын
Alrighty, before I start my journey into this as suburbanite, you hooked me with your build. 1st video that KZread suggested that seems very doable after the years, probably because I've been interested in the summer at the start of a dry spell. I'm diving deeper into the channel to see whatever progress/ problems you've encountered. Thanks for uploading this.
@NealORussaАй бұрын
Thanks for the comment! I have a few videos about my design and install as well as follow ups. Today is June 15 2024 and it has been total problem free! It was installed in august of 2019. Lifetime power is 52.5 megawatt hours! Or 52,500 kilowatt hours! Our power runs around $0.13/kWh so that's $6800 saved so far.
@siraultman7631Ай бұрын
Did your machine come with that flow valve or did you have to install one ? I'm trying to run a breaker attachment on a kx121-3 and i dont have one of those valves?
@twhaz2001Ай бұрын
When sheeting I put minimal screws in until all sheets are up. then put the rest in. Each builder has different methods. Nothing wrong with this method.
@OtterCreekFarmАй бұрын
Super helpful, thank you.
@itsmeforsure5475Ай бұрын
Freaked the dog out.
@gamertamer1058Ай бұрын
Just completed this same bearing replacement with 0 issues. Great tutorial!
@NealORussaАй бұрын
Awesome! Glad to hear the video helped and hope your volt is running good!
@rajaahmed3629Ай бұрын
Is it possible for me to find the holes without my pool having water in it first? By the way, amazing video man
@indiothehauler7418Ай бұрын
Great video I have a 6x12 dump but barn doors I’m not sure how it will work?
@NealORussaАй бұрын
Barn doors aren't good at all for spreading. You will not be able to clean spread. I fabricated this rear door myself.
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Great video and very informative! Do you find it is easier cleaning the bottom with the added bottom suction pipe or the good ole fashioned manual suction brush method which most people do? Have a good one!
@@HemiMedic thanks for the comment! I use a vacuum robot. It's just the cheap Hayward bug. But I only have to do it every three weeks or so now cause the bottom drain does such a good job! It's also really easy to hook up the vacuum now. 1. I turn the valve so it draws from bottom drain only. 2. Remove skimmer box bowl/grate. 3. Hold vacuum hose against jet to purge air out of hose and vacuum. 4. Cap end of vacuum hose with hand. Lift over pool wall and hook into fitting in skimmer box. 5. Slowly turn valve to shift pump flow from bottom drain to skimmer box/vacuum hose. You never have to turn off the pump.
What a beautiful dog.
Super! Much easier than reading the instructions.
@@astrotimber8925 glad it helps!
I just throw my hose with vacuum thing on
@@yesidrive yes that works, but I'm tired of messing with the pump and getting the hose out and purging the air and doing everything to get that going. This is always running and easy to turn a valve to go all bottom or half bottom half skimmer. Has been working great!
Rewatched, liked, viewed, shared, aubscribed!
Liked, Viewed, Shared, Subscribed! Great content and video!
where did you get the bottom drain?
@@IamScottyT hey thanks for the question! All the parts are listed in the description of this video, but here is the intake screen. It is 2" so you need a bushing to take it down to 1.5" piping. amzn.to/3AILlka
Eyo, I see that Jet Mate in the shop 👀
Straight up the only accurate way to find the pool leak
What is on the inside of the building that you are screwing the header too? The gutter comes down below the top board on the inside of mine.
@@TJMcClure-hs8cs this building had two 2x8 ledger boards nailed to the posts that the roof trusses sat on. Our header board outside screwed into that outside 2x8.
I can't find the link, to the other video you mentioned? Thanks
@@dennisloiselle5615 hey I have a pool playlist with a few different videos. You're probably asking about the bottom drain video. It is in this playlist as well, check it out! kzread.info/head/PLh0Pr5wMGTmgd29Uu1RY7N6OryK12UUur&si=MxRz7c4X3hJFW1Cz
A friend of mine made up a solar trailer on his back yard. A large tandem wheel unit that has an inverter and a switchboard and battery pack, plus fold out arms for the solar array and it sits in his yard facing the sun. The local city had a fit when they saw it and asked him to remove it --he counted the argument by saying what about the person next door with his big motor home. Then they countered and said the trailer had no road permits. They lost the case as the city would have had every truck and car and trailer off the road removed from everyone's home in that city. He is considering making hot houses made aluminum frame with solar panels batteries and inverter for the home gardener-- Ha Ha Ha. Tied into the home via a light activated change over relay switch in the fuse box in the home for nighttime use. A brilliant system to bypass the bullshit.
I also used a regulator with an oil-free compressor so I could stay underwater with the weighted vest. Sometimes I just stay under there for an hour cleaning the pool by hand it's so relaxing under there.
What does the header board secure to on the building? Just the metal sheeting?
@@JONNYROCKIT99 hey Jonny! The boards against the barn are screwed through the metal and into the large 2x10 header boards the barn rafters sit on. Basically just sandwiching the sheet metal between the two header boards.
Please tell us the measurements: how far apart are your post: how far apart are your 2x,s
Rewatched again! Love it!
How many miles on were on the car when you replaced this bearing?
I don't recall exactly, maybe 80k? It was less than 100.
Nice job
Thanks! Check out my channel or subscribe for other pool tips!
Only thing I am confused about is you said you are doing this with 1 1/2” pipe, but two of the three links you gave us are for 2 inch pipes.
@@matthewvanacore4452 the 3 way valve is 1.5". The intake screen is 2" because I couldn't find any other nice looking screen at 1.5". The check valve is 2" because I wanted the larger flapper to have the least amount of flow restriction through the check valve. I used 3, reducer bushings (one at screen and one at each end of check valve) to go from 2" to 1.5" pipe. Hope that helps clarify!
Litten…
Great video.. I use a tooth pick to probe for holes, if their is a hole the point will go in. Then when I find them I will place a penny by it so I know where it is at if you have several.
Great tip with the penny! I used a weight to hold myself down underwater and I could leave it fairly close to the pinhole for reference.
The only problem i see with this is that above ground pool pumps aren't meant to produce suction. The water is gravity fed into the pump. By doing this you are putting unnecessary stress on the pump as its not meant to create suction. And secondary is that all manufacturers do not recommend that you walk, stand on the top rails of a above ground pool 🙄. I know that this video is what you did for yourself but it clearly shows what not to do with a above ground pool.
well now your comment is the only thing i see wrong with the thought process. one yes the sand filters don’t suck as hard as a in-ground system. but that’s apple and oranges. because at the end of the day inground pools have more water to move and suck aka bigger pumps. with the above ground system they have gph rating for a reason. you get a above ground you match it to the correct pump rating. so with that said how’s removing friction and travel length gonna hurt the pump more?. the pumps only gonna pull so much no matter what. now had he went with bigger pipe then yes he would have lost suction power. but seeing as how he used the same diameter pipes as the issued pipes there shouldn’t be on issues on stress relief.
Been running fine for a few years now.I could argue is actually no suction on the pump because the pump is still located below the pool water level so theres still 3-4' of head pressure of water above the pump. If the pump was located higher than the water level such as up on top of my deck, then yes I agree there would be suction and maybe hard on the pump.
As far as walking around the edge of the pool, hope I don't fall in!
It creates a siphon. The pump isn’t sucking.
Just got a replacement intex liner.... it has a small hole in the seam. Any tricks for fixing that sort of thing?
Send it back for new one.
Find the leak and patch it is all you can do. Unless you can return and replace it.
Bingo! I used the dye to easily find the pinhole and threw some clear gorilla tape, meant for this sort of thing on there, and no worries! Yet... lol... A pool is like a monster you build for yourself to fight all summer
@@upgrader99 glad you got it sealed up! I agree pools are such a maintenance pain. I want to get rid of ours so bad but our 4 year old loves swimming. So it stays.
Very nice. Makes a huge difference with good help. Getting up and down sux. Nice job
Thanks for the comment! Yes always good to have some experienced help!
Has anyone had experience trying to “patch” a track that’s torn to the center of the track but not thru the other side? I am just trying to limp thru my homesite and need another 100 hours out of it to be finally done. My other track is in decent condition and replacing one track seems kinda ….eh?
I maybe with steel straps and bolts like a conveyor belt is mended together. But I would just try to find used tracks off another machine. People usually try to get rid of them because they're so expensive to take to the landfill. I sold my old set for $100 or so if I recall
Real
Thank you for the video, looks pretty easy, but I think my hub hasn't been removed in 10 years, so wish me luck, with out brutal Montreal Winters, it's going to be fun!
You can do it! The best penetrating oil out there is kroil. If you can get that and soak that joint down a tad you'll get it out. Worst case rent a slide hammer puller tool from your local parts store.
Gouged the first birdsmouth, IMHO. Weaker?
I suppose it's just a tail.
Hi Neal, again, the check valve I follow the one posted it was 2 inch. I went and other the 2 inch in Amazon. I watch your video again and again and you said the valve ist true 1'1/2. I check Amazon and there is a 1 1/2. Tell me the 2 in is the wrong one right?
I used the 2" check valve for more flow through the check valve mechanism. I used 1.5" to 2" reducer bushings at both the inlet and outlet of the check valve to go from the 1.5" pipe to the 2" check valve. If you want to use the 1.5" check valve that would probably work too.
Hi, thanks for all your information. may i know where did you purchase your panels and the micro inverters. thanks!
How do you know how many tons you need?
Good Job .Thank you.
Thanks for the comment Mike!
Hello Neal I need clarification of what you use with Blue monster sealant and primer do you bought it separately? Do it come clear?
Hey there! The blue monster is sealant you put on threaded connections. The pvc slip connections are glued and you use a clear primer first to clean the pipe and fitting and then you use pvc cement to glue the fittings together and they are not removable. You can buy clear or purple primer so make sure you get clear cause the purple goes everywhere. It is used in hidden commercial applications so that inspectors can see that a joint was primed before gluing.
thank you!!!
You're welcome happy swimming!!
There are replacement top hooks being sold specifically made for this hitch with the bolt holes extended forward. One on AZ is $21. Although not as fancy, TS bushings are $5 each.
That extended hook would be a good fix! Too bad they don't come equipped that way. The tractor supply bushing you speak of might be the metal sleeves that slid over the pin. Those are typically used as a bushing between the pin and a rod eye if you are hooking up using pins instead of quick hitch. I had trouble finding ones that would slip over and be large enough diameter to fit nicely in the bottom hooks of the quick hitch. That's why I had to buy these larger aluminum ones. They enlarge the radius about 1/4 or 3/8" meaning diameter changes from 7/8 to 1-5/8
But maybe they sell them now like you mention this video is a few years old.
This was so helpful! Great tips! We had a leak and found it in a crease on the side of the wall.
Awesome glad you found it and hope you got it patched up! I'm going on 2 years on all my patches and no leaks.
I see camo, a couple of racks, flooded timber and ducks
Haha that could work! I imagine it would have been a sweet boat for the smokers in the movie waterworld.
I’m currently losing about an inch a day in a pool liner that’s on its 3rd year. This is the pool’s 3rd liner and 2nd newer liner in 5 years. I’ve about had it with this. I opened the pool this year to about 6” of water and couldn’t find anything!!
Well at least you know your leak is in the bottom 6" or so! You've narrowed it down a lot lol
Nice job, what does a system like that cost the customer?
I don't recall the pricing on this one but in Kentucky a 3 bedroom system runs around 8k then adders for curtain drain, low profile chambers, cover soil, or other site specific requirements.
How are you liking this? I bought one that angled at the base and feel like it creates more work
Great job, i was looking to do this myself but found your video. How far off the pool floor do you have the screen? Did you use 2” pipe or convert it from 2” to 1.5 at some point? Do you use a vacuum? If so what kind?
The screen is about 1/2" off the bottom. I used 1.5" pipe and used a pvc bushing to go from 2" fitting on the screen to 1.50 pipe. I use a cheap vacuum
Whats the part number for the ripper?
Caterpillar part number 8J5299. Heavy duty pros part number 121270. Heavy duty pros has a ton of different sizes too.
That's the ripper shank only. Then you can select different types of teeth. I used pointed tip caterpillar 9W8209, heavy duty pros 133209. Don't forget the retaining pin and washer.
Alrighty, before I start my journey into this as suburbanite, you hooked me with your build. 1st video that KZread suggested that seems very doable after the years, probably because I've been interested in the summer at the start of a dry spell. I'm diving deeper into the channel to see whatever progress/ problems you've encountered. Thanks for uploading this.
Thanks for the comment! I have a few videos about my design and install as well as follow ups. Today is June 15 2024 and it has been total problem free! It was installed in august of 2019. Lifetime power is 52.5 megawatt hours! Or 52,500 kilowatt hours! Our power runs around $0.13/kWh so that's $6800 saved so far.
Did your machine come with that flow valve or did you have to install one ? I'm trying to run a breaker attachment on a kx121-3 and i dont have one of those valves?
When sheeting I put minimal screws in until all sheets are up. then put the rest in. Each builder has different methods. Nothing wrong with this method.
Super helpful, thank you.
Freaked the dog out.
Just completed this same bearing replacement with 0 issues. Great tutorial!
Awesome! Glad to hear the video helped and hope your volt is running good!
Is it possible for me to find the holes without my pool having water in it first? By the way, amazing video man
Great video I have a 6x12 dump but barn doors I’m not sure how it will work?
Barn doors aren't good at all for spreading. You will not be able to clean spread. I fabricated this rear door myself.