Figured there was probably something more sophisticated available. Years ago I picked up one of the old utility company glass covered spinning disc meters, scrounged a base and voilà, instant usage meter. Later got a digital meter but have never hooked up worried about possibly feeding back...
Looks like R-410A has come down a lot in last year or so but aren't most new units pre-charged minimizing the amount you need to add? Or maybe I misunderstood my HVAC guy's comments.
I'm on a separate meter for the shop so easy to track. But means a $20+/mo base meter charge. Plumb an old analog meter in at the shop if you're ever curious...
My average shop bill is $114/mo. But when I moved here in 2020 after retiring I told myself I was going to have a comfortable shop despite the cost.
Two heat pumps for a 50x50x14 space. Probably overkill but that's how it was setup when I bought the place so I'm keeping it that way. I'm usually...
Not mine. I've been looking at '49 Ford F6 project and came across that pic while trying to get an idea of what it might look like restored. I'd guess it was loaded at a dock or maybe just by backing up to a ditch bank/similar. I'd hate to think about driving up ramps. That one sold at Mecum and...
Nah, don't worry about it. It just fired a few dusty brain cells when I saw your name. Remember now you were helping a friend pick it up. Sorry Knuckle47 - back to regular scheduled programming!
When I tell folks I was born in New Jersey I often get an "I'm sorry!"
Above is my second Kubota - 20 yr old L4630 w/ LA853 loader bought new. Looked into trading up in HP a couple years ago but decided to just hang on to it given cost of new ones and what dealer would offer in trade. I use...
Forks on a bucket work but are weight limited and seeing what you are doing can be tough. Better option is quick attach on front end loader with a set of QA forks, bucket, grapple, etc, etc.