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Location:Louisiana
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Interests:LSU Football
Occupation:O&G Man
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Registered on:6/7/2017
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re: Under counter ice maker

Posted by OGE Pop on 1/2/25 at 3:29 pm
Apologies being late posting. I have had a couple of them with the last one being a Manitowok. I bought a little drink refrigerator to fill the spot now. Done with under the counter ice makers. FTS.

My wife likes the Sonic ice for drinks so we ended up buying one of those small ones that fit on the counter top. No Maintenance other than adding distilled water and seems to work pretty good. No drain line, supply line, water filters, cleaning coils, etc.

re: DIY home project suggestions?

Posted by OGE Pop on 1/2/25 at 3:06 pm
Make sure the deck has an outdoor type sofa or a hammock!
Most of the people I know who put the clad wooden windows on their house (I think it was Anderson vinyl clad at the time) had to change them in about 15 years due to the wood rotting.

I used vinyl windows when I built - they seem to be holding up fine after almost 20 years.

All in south Louisiana - may be different in dryer locations.

Bout all I have to offer

re: Replacing a water shut off valve?

Posted by OGE Pop on 1/2/25 at 2:55 pm
I agree with most on this post that it is simple DIY task not requiring special tools unless you have to sweat copper. I run into a couple of changeouts that turned into a disaster. (one had some sort of grey plastic pipe they used for a little while in the late 80's)

Hardest part is working under the sink

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re: Carport condensation

Posted by OGE Pop on 1/2/25 at 2:37 pm
Dandaman with the correct answer - only way to stop humid gulf air from condensing on cold concrete or any cold surface

The fan solution will help recovery time on the problem, but not prevent the condensation from occurring

re: Turkey on Big Green Egg

Posted by OGE Pop on 11/11/24 at 12:28 pm
I do mine every year on the egg. Inject it - cook with indirect heat at 225-300, comes out perfect every time.

ETA - start with a decent quality turkey. Turkey is not as bad a chicken you find on the market, but if you start with s****y meat, don't care what you do, it not going to be good (learned for experience)

Also - I like to cook mine at a lower temperature than most. You can put more cooking into it but you can't take it out

re: Update carbon capture plant

Posted by OGE Pop on 10/30/24 at 7:44 am
Any idea where in Allen Parish is the planned installation of the plant?

re: Mini split question

Posted by OGE Pop on 10/14/24 at 10:30 am
I did something similar in my hunting camp. 2 BR 1 BA Large open area with kitchen. 3 ton mini split. Larger cassette in main area, one in each bedroom.

Nothing in bath. Washer dryer is in garage/storage area - nothing there (uninsulated and not conditioned)

Put adequate insulation

been working great for 5 years
I bought a 35 hp Deere back in 2020 (they were nor very expensive then) My only regret is that I had not bought it sooner! Fought an old Ford for years

Fairhope Alabama

Posted by OGE Pop on 7/2/18 at 7:01 am
Considering moving to Fairhope area. Anyone have any advice, suggestions or comments?

re: Question On Advocare Game Tickets

Posted by OGE Pop on 5/24/18 at 1:02 pm
Thanks Guys - I'll wait.

Question On Advocare Game Tickets

Posted by OGE Pop on 5/24/18 at 12:40 pm
Does the price of the tickets tend to go down as the game time gets closer? Using Stub Hub

Thanks in advance

re: Geothermal Units

Posted by OGE Pop on 4/18/18 at 3:58 pm
I put one on my barn/workshop. Humidity in South LA is a bit much to make these units worthwhile. unless you are going to drill a well and have some place to dump the hot water, do not waste your time and money. You are better off with a high efficiency air exchange unit (some call it high seer rating) Note that the seer rating on the Geo units do not include pump HP

My only salvation from the project is that I use swimming pool water to dissipate heat from the unit. Helps keep pool warm and shop cool

re: Drinking thread

Posted by OGE Pop on 4/16/18 at 9:54 pm
hope you did well - I found it easier than What they call the FE exam today.

No worries tonight

re: Truck upgrades you like and dislike

Posted by OGE Pop on 4/16/18 at 9:45 pm
you need to decide how much money all that is worth to you

re: OT mechanics: changing ac compressor

Posted by OGE Pop on 4/16/18 at 9:32 pm
or simply try adding some refrigerant first

re: OT mechanics: changing ac compressor

Posted by OGE Pop on 4/16/18 at 9:13 pm
It is a Civic. Buy a compressor, change it out. Borrow a vac pump from auto zone and refill with refrigerant. It is really that simple. Make certain that you do not have any leaks)

Do not over think it
Agreed - spend a lot of time in that area. Just have to get used to it. Country folks

re: OB mechanic opinions.

Posted by OGE Pop on 4/16/18 at 8:57 pm
3000 miles is back from the SD grades of motor oils. Modern Regular mineral oils are good to at least 7500 miles - Synthetics even longer. Wife had a BMW and oil change interval was close to 25K - Other than BMW Oil, Mobil 1 was the only substitute

Draw your conclusions