I usually cut 3 feet.

Yep. I do the poor man's carpentry. So many of the KZfaq "pros" gloss over the things that create problems for most viewers because the "pros" have every tool ever invented, and they're very experienced. I try to show a real experience. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

Thank you.

5/16

Not enough. It's a great machine. 😁

Thank you. I appreciate the good feedback. Glad I could be helpful. That's why I do the videos.

Why not? I would like to know. I always have and never had any problems from doing it. My AC guy said to do it.

@@MikeM100 it goes against best practices, loctite should never be used on brass fittings

Personally, I’ve done gas propane and natural gas and HVAC for a long time. I have never used anything on a flare fitting….ever. I have never seen one loosen up from vibration or anything else for that matter. In gas work, it’s actually against code to use anything on the threads. I have just recently started using Nylog on the flare only. And that’s only because soft copper lines have gotten so much thinner in recent years. When you compress the copper flare to the brass fitting, it compresses to a certain extent and “springs” back so to speak, putting force on the nut and acting as it’s own thread locker, kind of. But, I would never use loctite on brass fittings, ever.

I'm almost positive that your AC guy was referring to Nylog, not Loctite, even if he said "Loctite". They kind of look similar (the blue Loctite anyway, not red), but in HVAC work, the Nylog is used not on the threads (nothing goes on the threads for brass/copper), but on the lip of the flare itself. Also, two more suggestions if I might? - Use a hammer drill for drilling through brick or other stone/concrete stuff. It's an absolute game changer and what it was made for. That half hour brick hole of yours would have taken about 2 minutes, no kidding. - If you're installing more mini splits in your future, consider getting your own flaring tool to cut your copper lines to size. They're not that expensive for a good set. Same with a basic vacuum pump and gauge set. You'll save a LOT of money over hiring your AC friend to come do this stuff and won't have to wait on him.

My unit doesn't have a cooling fan.

So did I. That was harder than putting in the string.

Thank you for helping me not feel crazy and like I'm the only one. Guess I'll just go fight with more and see if I can get it on.

You're definitely not the only one. My neighbor bought one and brought it to house because he could not get the guard on. It's a bad design.

Sounds like you also got a lemon. There seem to be a lot lemons lately in power tools. Quality is disappearing as more manufacturing goes overseas.

Thanks. I've probably been wasting a lot of pump protector. Just always want to make sure it's well lubed.

I've heard that from a lot of folks. Simpson has lot a lot of quality.

Solid advice

Not wrong. The one I got locked up. Junk. Buy a better brand or a more expensive Simpson with a better engine.

@@MikeM100 hey the best gas pressure washer is the simpson 3.5gpm 4000 psi machine with a honda motor the reason why it locked up is because it did not have a honda motor. i have 4 of those simpson machines with a honda motor like i mentioned and i use all of them daily for my powerwashing buisiness. all 4 of them are over 2 years old and still running perfectly. always make sure to change oil and use fresh ethanol free gas.

@@OhDatsHarrison2732 I have heard a lot of people praise the Simpson with the Honda engine. And I agree that Honda probably makes the best small engine. I'm going to give it a look. Thanks for watching and responding.

@@MikeM100 no problem

That's why pulling a vacuum is necessary. I got an AC installer friend to pull the vacuum for me and he confirmed that it needed to be done. I wanted to put that in the video, but he didn't want to be on camera.

What do you need to see?

La parte que quería ver no la enseña 👎🏻

I want to se da vacuum part

The lines are open to the air. If you don't pull a vacuum then air will be in the lines, which will degrade it's performance. That is also in the manual. I got an AC installer friend to pull the vacuum for me and he confirmed that was the case.

@@scottswinda4727 Non-condensibles are one of the biggest problems with compressor failures.

It's doing good 2.5 years later. The concrete is rock solid. The dirt behind keeps washing out and I keep refilling it.

In hindsight, I wish I had made it 2 layers deep. But we were in a rush because I had tree planters coming in and needed to finish pretty quick. Thanks for watching.

Just empty it out. It should be ok. Most gas has a very small amount of oil in it anyhow.

Stihl is a good brand

Why would you go with Ryobi? That's like picking between ricin and cyanide. Stay away from both

hey the best gas pressure washer is the simpson 3.5gpm 4000 psi machine with a honda motor the reason why it locked up is because it did not have a honda motor. i have 4 of those simpson machines with a honda motor like i mentioned and i use all of them daily for my powerwashing buisiness. all 4 of them are over 2 years old and still running perfectly. always make sure to change oil and use fresh ethanol free gas.

Thanks. I appreciate the advice and appreciate you watching. The wall is still in great shape. It was a lot of work , but my son helped with a lot of it, and doing a big job with his was fun. We can still drive a small dozer across it.

I don't know if this is true, but I was told that the batteries kept overheating when the saw was used for a long duration, which prompted a redesign.

@@MikeM100 But the bigger Kobalt saws still have battery on top.

It depends on the ground and the heat. I can plant around 150-200 per hour if the temp is below 70. Less if it's hotter he aise I need more water breaks. Harder soil and this grass also slow me down .

I normally use a 13 inch scrubber. The 3100 psi washer can easily power a 16in scrubber.

@@MikeM100 what if I have a 3000 psi would that work

Yes. A 3000 psi washer should work with a surface scrubber. Just make sure you have the pressure turned up to full strength

Thank you. I appreciate you watching.

Watered by rain.

@@MikeM100 ok. Not in SD hahaha.

Awesome. Thanks for letting me know. Time building with the kids is time well spent.