http://handygrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#c144c75a-5d5e-485b-8a6c-4f0b51903e32 woohoo, Ann! way to go! hehe.. it seems no project is just one trip to the hardware store. and thanks for dusting off this tribe.. it's been sooo quiet! Thu, 18 Jan 2007 04:13:41 GMT http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#c144c75a-5d5e-485b-8a6c-4f0b51903e32 $item.owner.firstName 2007-01-18T04:13:41Z http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#38c40850-711d-4a1d-99e1-d540c890b19f Thanks, Adele, you gave me the courage to try it myself, and I did it! The whole thing took me about 2 hours, plus a couple trips to the hardware store (decided I needed a new socket wrench set, and later found out I'd have to have an outflow pipe custom-cut to fit my existing plumbing). Overall, it saved me money, and was both fun and empowering! Now I'm off to take a look at that leaky bathroom faucet ... Wed, 17 Jan 2007 21:54:23 GMT http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#38c40850-711d-4a1d-99e1-d540c890b19f Ann 2007-01-17T21:54:23Z http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#5651ba18-d1a8-40c8-b5b3-3f907ec947d4 You're the handiest, Adele!! :-D That's not something I think I'd be brave enough to tackle, I would probably have to call and pay the "Geek Squad". Mon, 18 Jul 2005 12:27:40 GMT http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#5651ba18-d1a8-40c8-b5b3-3f907ec947d4 Lisa 2005-07-18T12:27:40Z http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#576a8a4e-c0ee-4526-bd95-0c01c1420f2b Yarrr! I frankensteined a computer together! A little over a week ago my power supply (I think) croaked.. Got a new one in & then the hard drive didn't work.. so yesterday I picked up a borrowed hard drive from a friend, and after much coaxing.. finally got it up & running.. yippeeeeeeeee!! Sun, 17 Jul 2005 16:47:33 GMT http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#576a8a4e-c0ee-4526-bd95-0c01c1420f2b $item.owner.firstName 2005-07-17T16:47:33Z http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#4afa64f0-d63a-4054-afd1-4e397e2e503e I had got the pre-set regulator. They are supposed to make an adjustable regulator that I'm going to look at when I go to Lowe's next. If the adjustable one doesn't work, I'm going to talk to some of the irrigation guys. Or maybe I'll see if anyone has any suggestions on the DIY tribe. But it's still real nice to just turn it on and go do something else while all the little drippers run! :) Wed, 06 Jul 2005 11:37:26 GMT http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#4afa64f0-d63a-4054-afd1-4e397e2e503e Lisa 2005-07-06T11:37:26Z http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#10d083b3-92c5-421c-a1ca-308124be2dea I would think there's gotta be a pressure regulator out there somewhere... Thanks for the update on your project, Lisa.. glad it went well :) Tue, 05 Jul 2005 13:43:42 GMT http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#10d083b3-92c5-421c-a1ca-308124be2dea $item.owner.firstName 2005-07-05T13:43:42Z http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#4fb83bdf-fa6d-447e-b35f-c0b7ce8338a2 >micro-drip irrigation project< Well, it's in and was simple to do. I did it in and evening and part of the morning (not because it takes a long time, but because I started real late in the evening and it got dark). BUT :( ......the system is made to operate at no more than 60psi and our water pressure is way more than that. So, the pressure is too much for the pre-set pressure regulator that I bought. Unless I can find an ajustable regulator I'm going to have to pinch all that pressure back manually or the water just runs out of my drippers. Good thing though, is that I don't have to drag 150 ft. of hose around any more, I can just turn it on and go do something else for a couple of hours. :) Tue, 05 Jul 2005 12:13:13 GMT http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#4fb83bdf-fa6d-447e-b35f-c0b7ce8338a2 Lisa 2005-07-05T12:13:13Z http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#fb1a87d0-beb0-4c2e-b109-7a80699103c0 Amazing isn't it? Kinda like when people say "Oh.. you don't want to go there....." Makes me want to see it even more... I think with any project, as long as you start off when you are fresh in body & mind, set aside the time & go in without expectations either way.. isn't nearly as bad as it might be :). Let us know how the irrigation project turns out. Sun, 03 Jul 2005 18:58:05 GMT http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#fb1a87d0-beb0-4c2e-b109-7a80699103c0 $item.owner.firstName 2005-07-03T18:58:05Z http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#5294cc6b-fcbe-4687-a957-7bdf8a193e53 Yay, for the disposal job!!!! :-D Now I know that if mine goes out and I can't get hubby gathered up....it's something I can probably handle. I'm putting in a micro-drip irrigation sytem this weekend (tired of dragging 100 feet of hose around). So far, so good. Just a few more drippers to put on, then I'll turn the water on and we'll see if I get everything in okay. It hasn't been near as hard to do as I had heard people talk about. (o: Sun, 03 Jul 2005 12:33:34 GMT http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#5294cc6b-fcbe-4687-a957-7bdf8a193e53 Lisa 2005-07-03T12:33:34Z http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#d6382f53-f07f-4dd2-a2a8-c60eebe96aad It went great!! :)) http://minneapolis.tribe.net/template/pub%2Coc%2CDetail.vm?plugin=blog&inst=825&r=10497&topicId=c7d7e55a-1f3c-451c-aa13-fe23c5188055 Sat, 02 Jul 2005 19:17:31 GMT http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#d6382f53-f07f-4dd2-a2a8-c60eebe96aad $item.owner.firstName 2005-07-02T19:17:31Z http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#566683d9-8220-4990-85c8-478a69eff840 yeah, Lisa.. that's pretty much how I used mine.. I may have stuck one too many lemons down there when I last used it.. oh.. like ... last summer.... ok.. gotta round up the tools.. on the count of.. .3.... :P Sat, 02 Jul 2005 14:27:41 GMT http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#566683d9-8220-4990-85c8-478a69eff840 $item.owner.firstName 2005-07-02T14:27:41Z http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#fbd1bfd0-a405-45a9-b0df-2bd19dc709f0 Can't help you out in that department, Adele. :-( Mine is an antique and when it does finally croak, I'm going to take it out and not put one back in. I only run mine enough to clean it every once in a while (they're not good for septic systems) and it takes up too much room under the sink. Good luck on the replacement though and let us know how it turns out. :-) Sat, 02 Jul 2005 12:25:08 GMT http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#fbd1bfd0-a405-45a9-b0df-2bd19dc709f0 Lisa 2005-07-02T12:25:08Z http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#0433f681-b4a6-44fa-8595-70b639cb5092 Here I am.. reading the instructions for a garbage disposal.. I've never really used mine, and when the realtor came through. it was discovered it doesn't work. Last night I tried the allen wrench to see if I could unjam it, but the danged thing wouldn't budge.. not even with the encouragement of Miss Hammer.... So tomorrow I will add garbage disposal replacement to my skills.. any of you done this one yet? The instructions don't look toooo bad.. but having said that, I may have jinxed it... sure hope I can do it.... Sat, 02 Jul 2005 01:12:06 GMT http://HandyGrrls.tribe.net/thread/1413b986-543e-4dd0-9509-501d8c284ddb#0433f681-b4a6-44fa-8595-70b639cb5092 $item.owner.firstName 2005-07-02T01:12:06Z