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Welcome to Halfmoon TechLabs!
Here we like to experiment with electronic gadgets, brew beer, and play a little ham radio.
You can look forward to a collection of explainer videos, misc repairs, teardowns and modifications, and hopefully some useful tips in these subject areas, as well as anything else of general interest. I'm doing this for fun, but your likes and subscriptions are appreciated, as it will help raise channel visibility to help or entertain others as well. Thanks for coming by!
Here we like to experiment with electronic gadgets, brew beer, and play a little ham radio.
You can look forward to a collection of explainer videos, misc repairs, teardowns and modifications, and hopefully some useful tips in these subject areas, as well as anything else of general interest. I'm doing this for fun, but your likes and subscriptions are appreciated, as it will help raise channel visibility to help or entertain others as well. Thanks for coming by!
SS Brewtech V2 unitank CIP fermentor wash
In this video, I use the CIP pump made in a previous video to do a CIP cleaning of my new "SS Brewtech Unitank V2" 1/2 bbl fermentor, fun with yeast and suds!
Yes, I could use caustic and base washes too, but for a small fermentor, this usually works well!
00:00 Intro
01:36 PBW setup and CIP wash
02:39 flushing PBW and look into fermentor while cleaning
03:03 Look at CIP ball, and inspection of vessel
04:00 Starsan CIP hot washing, and bubbles!
04:36 Discussion on diastaticus yeast strains, and cation to for brewers of Belgian beers
05:29 Conclusion, suggestions, and outro
CIP, Clean In Place, fermentor, fermenter, cleaning fermentor, cleaning fermenter, CIP ball, CIP spray ball, Rotary CIP spray ball, fermentor sanitizing, fermenter sanitizing, CIP pump, brewery cleaning, brew cleanup, brewing hardware, PBW, Powdered Brewery Wash, starsan, star san, SS Brewtech, V2 fermenter, V2 fermentor, v2 unitank, v2 uni-tank, Belgian beer, diastaticus, diastaticus infection, belgian yeast, diastaticus yeast
Yes, I could use caustic and base washes too, but for a small fermentor, this usually works well!
00:00 Intro
01:36 PBW setup and CIP wash
02:39 flushing PBW and look into fermentor while cleaning
03:03 Look at CIP ball, and inspection of vessel
04:00 Starsan CIP hot washing, and bubbles!
04:36 Discussion on diastaticus yeast strains, and cation to for brewers of Belgian beers
05:29 Conclusion, suggestions, and outro
CIP, Clean In Place, fermentor, fermenter, cleaning fermentor, cleaning fermenter, CIP ball, CIP spray ball, Rotary CIP spray ball, fermentor sanitizing, fermenter sanitizing, CIP pump, brewery cleaning, brew cleanup, brewing hardware, PBW, Powdered Brewery Wash, starsan, star san, SS Brewtech, V2 fermenter, V2 fermentor, v2 unitank, v2 uni-tank, Belgian beer, diastaticus, diastaticus infection, belgian yeast, diastaticus yeast
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EGO String Trimmer Head Repair
zhlédnutí 211Před 2 měsíci
In this video, I’ll show you how to repair the string trimmer head for the trimmer included in the combo package "EGO POWER 2-Piece 56-Volt Cordless Power Equipment Combo Kit", which was featured in a previous review video by simply replacing the "Lower Housing Assembly", SKU# 2826636001. You will see just how easy it is to repair your old worn head, versus buying a completely new head assembly...
Ego string trimmer head replacement
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 3 měsíci
In this video, I’ll show you how to replace the string trimmer head for the trimmer included in the combo package "EGO POWER 2-Piece 56-Volt Cordless Power Equipment Combo Kit", which was featured in a previous review video. The Ego website shows that the head for this trimmer is obsolete, but upon further investigation, it in fact DOES have a drop-in replacement that is simply not shown on the...
Canning Imperial Stout at home
zhlédnutí 126Před 6 měsíci
This is the last of 4 segments for the "Halfmoon Heavy" Imperial Stout brew, where we can 74 pints of beer from the remaining 2 Cornelius kegs (5 gallons each) using the Oktober can seamer! Maybe we'll sneak a taste in as well ;) 00:00 Intro 00:05 Quick dry walkthrough of canning steps 00:40 Live canning example, filling & lidding operations 01:23 Seaming operation using Oktober can seamer 01:4...
Using CIP (Clean In Process") to clean fermentor
zhlédnutí 79Před 6 měsíci
In this video, I’ll use the CIP (“Clean In Place”) pump built in an earlier episode to power a beast of a CIP spray ball to clean a very dirty stainless fermentor after a messy imperial stout brew. Fermentor is a ½ bbl Stout conical fermentor, and 2” rotary CIP spray ball is a “Jowin” brand Rotating CIP Spray Ball 1.5" Tri-Clamp on 3" Tri-Clamp Cap: Amazon ASIN# B0C5RRQRC8 00:00 Intro 00:25 CIP...
How to do Oxygen-Free beer transfers
zhlédnutí 283Před 7 měsíci
In this video, I share my "displacement" method of transferring beer from a fermenter into kegs without introducing any oxygen in the process. 00:00 Intro & fermentation progress 01:48 Cornelius kegs, aka “Corny” 01:59 Oxygen-Free aspect 02:24 “Displacement method” to eliminate oxygen 03:53 Displacing sani water in Corny with CO2 05:40 Thar she blows! 06:14 How fermentor is pressurized 07:06 Pr...
Using relays in your vehicle
zhlédnutí 63Před 7 měsíci
In this clip, we will go over simple uses for automotive relays to control high current devices, and show another variation where one relay can use more than 1 input to power a device. 00:00 Intro 01:53 Test setup 02:53 Relay explaination 04:43 Example usage and schematic 06:09 Using an "OR" circuit for multiple inputs 06:50 Diode explaination 08:20 Using a diode as a snubber on DC relay 09:58 ...
Brewing an Imperial Stout "Halfmoon Heavy"
zhlédnutí 171Před 7 měsíci
In this video, Halfmoon Techlabs takes a trip to Halfmoon Brew Labs (in the basement ;) to brew a "stick to your ribs" heavy winter beer, This imperial Stout style beer has a bit of added chocolate, and should clock in around 10% ABV, give or take. One pint of this after shoveling snow, and you'll be right as rain! 00:00 Intro 00:31 Brewery tour 03:24 Measuring brewing salts 06:40 Adding salts ...
Stop scammer & robocalls with this simple trick!
zhlédnutí 72Před 8 měsíci
Stop annoying scammer and robocalls from ringing through to your cell phone using this simple trick. In this video, I'll show you a simple modification to your "Do Not Disturb" feature on your Android phone that will stop outside callers that are NOT in your contact list from ringing your phone (Samsung Galaxy used as an example). No tools, no software... just a simple tweak in your settings th...
How to grease (or re-grease) sealed bearings
zhlédnutí 2,7KPřed 11 měsíci
Learn how to grease (or re-grease) "sealed" bearings. Whether it's to replace the questionable or non-existent grease in new cheap bearings, or to simply refresh the grease in an older bearing that is starting to show signs of trouble... it's easier than you think. There are some things you should know however, so check out the video, and see if it helps! 00:00 Intro 01:41 Tool used to remove s...
Building my own CIP (Clean In Place) pump cart for my brewery... from scratch!
zhlédnutí 485Před rokem
In this video, after taking several months to slowly acquire all the required components for bargain prices (thanks eBay!), I finally construct my “CIP pump cart” for my brewery. It’s every homebrewers dream to have a nice pump or two for moving around liquids, but what do the “big breweries” use to sanitize their big stainless hardware? Big pumps, that’s what! CIP means “Clean In Place”, and i...
John Deere mower deck bearing replacement
zhlédnutí 51KPřed rokem
Many riding mowers use disposable sheaves (pulleys) with integrated bearings. With a simple modification, these can be made to accommodate replaceable bearings than you can service yourself for about 1/20th of the price! COMMON QUESTIONS ALREADY ANSWERED IN THE COMMENTS SECTION BEARING GREASE: When using bargain bearings, be careful, some bearings sourced from overseas have little to no decent ...
Fix your soggy office chair! (Chair lift cylinder replacement)
zhlédnutí 173Před rokem
Is your office or gaming chair's lift cylinder getting soggy? In this video, we take a look at just how easy it is to replace the lift cylinder for a new lease on life for your old favorite office or gaming chair! 00:00 Intro 01:31 A look at the replacement kit 03:24 Old lift cylinder removal from seat 07:28 Cylinder free! 07:43 Clamp removal 08:16 Removing cylinder from wheel base 08:54 Insert...
How to change a watch battery
zhlédnutí 129Před rokem
In this video, you will see how to replace the battery in 2 different wrist watches that have snap-off backs. Screw fastened, and spanner type watch backs are shown as well for reference. 00:00 Intro 00:30 Different watch back types 04:00 Watch #1 06:10 First attempts to remove 07:25 Success! 08:00 Battery removal 09:10 New battery check 09:35 Replacing battery 09:50 Replacing back 11:32 Watch ...
Making a hanging lamp from a wastepaper basket!
zhlédnutí 126Před rokem
In this video, we turn an old wastepaper basket into a hanging lamp. 00:00 Intro 00:34 Project description/planning 03:30 Examining dimmer 05:32 Checking polarized cord 07:37 Custom washer fabrication 08:31 Setting up drill press 09:21 Drilling! 11:22 Drilling center holes 12:38 Setting up drill 13:42 Finished washers 14:40 Removing wires from inline dimmer 15:30 First assembly attempt 16:15 Ru...
Using air launcher to install wire antenna
zhlédnutí 3,6KPřed 2 lety
Using air launcher to install wire antenna
EGO POWER+ 2-Piece 56-Volt Cordless Power Equipment Combo Kit (Unboxing & Testing!!)
zhlédnutí 8KPřed 2 lety
EGO POWER 2-Piece 56-Volt Cordless Power Equipment Combo Kit (Unboxing & Testing!!)
Remote control repair (fix that sticky remote!)
zhlédnutí 175Před 2 lety
Remote control repair (fix that sticky remote!)
Chugger pump upgrade using Blichmann Riptide Kit... Is it worth it?
zhlédnutí 337Před 2 lety
Chugger pump upgrade using Blichmann Riptide Kit... Is it worth it?
Chugger vs Blichmann Riptide brewing pump shootout!
zhlédnutí 503Před 2 lety
Chugger vs Blichmann Riptide brewing pump shootout!
How to replace dead battery in key FOB for Subaru keyless entry/ignition
zhlédnutí 258Před 2 lety
How to replace dead battery in key FOB for Subaru keyless entry/ignition
Samsung Galaxy S10e battery replacement using IFIXIT kit
zhlédnutí 24KPřed 2 lety
Samsung Galaxy S10e battery replacement using IFIXIT kit
Hampton Bay Ceiling Fan Repair (bad capacitor replaced).
zhlédnutí 25KPřed 2 lety
Hampton Bay Ceiling Fan Repair (bad capacitor replaced).
I hate this stupid head. The line is too high in my opinion. Ego has different trimmers and the heads are different and the line is lower which makes it better.
My wife will bend all of the idlers again before my bearings go out, so…
Lol! Thanks for watching.
Top Job. Just add 641 Loctite Bearing retainer to the outside of the bearing to stop the outer race from spinning in the pulley housing.
Mine were pretty snug as is once clamped in, but it couldn't hurt. Thanks for watching!
I watched your string trimmer head video. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Great presentation
Thanks for watching!
Great idea, Great video!
Thanks, and thank you for watching!
Did you ever measure the capacity of this new battery? I would be interested in Accubattery estimation, it's quite accurate.
I did not, however this phone in actual use beside it's twin (we have 2) with the stock battery still shows no discernable difference in capacity, even under heavy use... we have been very pleased with it. Thanks for watching!
How do I jam up the part to take off the nut if I don’t have a strap
The previous commenter stated "used large channel lock wrench to hold inner ring", which would work fine, as well as simply using a vise (gently) to hold while removing nut. Good luck, and thanks for watching!
Thanks Bro!Great video👍🏻👍🏻just changed my head and this made life a lot easier.Didn’t have strap wrench but used large channel lock wrench to hold inner ring.Thanks!
I'm glad it helped, and btw, the next video shows you how to repair that head if you wanted a spare. Thanks for watching!
Great video. I have an LA145 and it eats those idlers for lunch. I only have 50 hours on the machine and I'm on my third set of idlers. The idlers are spot welded together, but I'm going to try to drill them out. Wish me luck.❤
Be safe, wear PPE, and secure to something before you drill if at all possible. Thanks for watching!
I have 2 capacitors [a 2 wire and a 3 wire], I can't find replacements on line, the mfgr isn't able to help, the mfgr sent me to sources that want $25 each plus $10 shipping. Whaht do suggest ? I can send picture of the 2 capacitors so you can see their uF values.
I found mine at Amazon, under a vendor called HQRP. Just look for "ceiling fan capacitor" under this vendor or just a general Amazon search, and you'll find a ton of choices. Good luck and thanks for watching!
@@halfmoontechlabs Thank you for this information, I also have looked on Amazon. The HQRP supplier is a good source. However, I have 2 separate capacitors with different uF ratings. One cap is prob START the other is RUN. I have not been able to find a 2 wire [red wire and white wire] rated at 4uF with or a 3 wire [brown, purple gray wires] with 6uF ratings. I see a lot of capacitors with 5 wires but don't think i should try to use on of them. So basically I am at a loss.
@@roydunham3384 Sometimes if the there are say, 2 black wires, they can be in fact the same common wire, just internally connected to allow for ease of installation. I can't directly exchange advice or emails with viewers on electrical questions, so I recommend taking the fan or it's capacitors to a local hardware store (a real hardware store) and ask them in person, as they should have someone knowledgeable with electrical on staff. Or, pay the vendor you contacted the $25 plus shipping if you get stuck. Good luck, and thanks for watching.
great
Thanks for watching!
Great video! Thank you for this. You mentioned a way to get just the top piece, but that was not in this video. How can I get just the top portion? Thank you! Susan
Watch my very next video, where I cover this exact topic. Thanks for watching!
@@halfmoontechlabs Thank you so much! :)
Great video!
Thanks for watching!
I'd say that CRC owes you a new can of brake cleaner, since most of what you used, leaked past the spray valve and ran down the side of the can........
Lol, you saw that, huh? Yeah, but got it done nonetheless... Thanks for the laugh, and for watching!
i'm currently nursing a busted nail and cut , or maybe busted fingertip . the bit grabbed , the pulley slipped on drill press table , and i did a quick and expletive enhanced dance around the shop . i now advise clamping the pulley to the table .
Eeek!, Yeah, careful there, and thanks for watching!
Overkill. I've never had a wire antenna yet that I couldn't deploy with my wrist rocket.
Good for you! lol. Overkill is what I do ;)
A very good informative, interesting video I've done many of those. I have been asked if it really worth the time just to change the bearing. Like you said, it makes changing the next bearings much easier and definitely much cheaper. The only time I couldn't do that was one side of the pulley was cracked where the bearing goes. However I did separate and saved the good half just in case I need it. I buy the 10 pack bearings as well
It really is easy if you're even moderately handy with tools, and well worth the effort to save future expense IMO. Thanks for the comment, and the support!
I can't thank you enough . I felt so defeated attempting to follow the EGO instructions that came with replacement head. At a loss of what to do - and there's your video! Excellent instructions and camera angles. Thank you for taking the time to make this for us.
It drove me nuts too, and figured I'd share my results. Thanks for watching!
Great video, thanks. Luckily, I was able to repair my perforated trimmer head with "shoe goo". After very little use, my trimmer head perforated similar to yours, but luckily all the support columns were still in tact. The patio really grinds that thin plastic head down in no time. Anyway, I think the shoe goo is actually an upgrade to a new head, and can be re-applied as it wears. I'll be more careful around the patio in the future too.
It really is thin on that part of the head, where it takes the hardest damage. Thanks for the watching, and the additional info on your solution!
Excellent DIY video !
I appreciate it, and thanks for watching!
Heated grease poured over bearings occasionally... Awesome video..
That's one way to get it in there quick. Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for all your detailed information!
You are quite welcome, and thanks for watching!
John Deere is pioneering the art of making their equipment difficult to service. (Along with HP, Apple, and many other companies who put their customers last.) I would add that 100 or so hours is terrible service life for a bearing in this kind of service. JD must be using cheaper bearings than the bulk pack you bought. So happy to see this hack.
I couldn't agree more... Thanks for your comment, and for watching!
Sweet, thanks
You're welcome, and thanks for watching!
Great video, thank you! Explained a lot about buying the correct capacitor. Beautiful fan, by the way!
I'm glad it was helpful, and thanks for watching!
Great info on the bearings, Have you ever replaced the bearings on the spindles on your 54" deck ?
Thanks! No, not yet, but when and if I do, I'll make a vid of that process as well. Thanks for watching!
The lightning zap would have created a temporary over voltage situation causing the cap to short internally therefore causing it to overheat and blister, under voltage would not have done this.
Though I agree that high voltage spikes are more commonly the cause (via perforation of dielectric, leading to internal short), another common cause is excessive heat, especially as caps age and the ESR starts to rise. LOW voltage for excessive periods (especially on highly inductive loads, like a motor) can cause heating (remember power is I²R), because the current spikes abnormally high from continually trying to turn a reluctant motor... power rises, and then the heat, and again, poof goes the cap. Many ways to cook a capacitor, but your point is taken ;) Thanks for watching, and for the comment!
@@halfmoontechlabs certainly, I replaced a cap on a ceiling fan that was beginning to slow down, only had medium-medium-low and was quite noisy too.
Great video, thank you
Glad you liked it, and thanks for watching!
Just finished doing all bearings on John Deere x300R ,lots of ideler's, save heap's with this method.some are spot welded as well must drill them as well.Managed to get 630 hours out of original bearings !!!! Thank You.
Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
Just ordered this same setup from ETRATY for $96 - crossing my fingers I don't get screwed. I'll update anyone interested.
Still loving mine, good luck, and thanks for watching!
Great.... Any suggestions on approaching neighbors for permission to use one of their trees? I have a similar situation. Unfortunately no sizable trees in my backyard but the neighbors behind me beautiful tall firs and birch trees. Would like to set up an end fed Zepp. 73
I did approach one neighbor a while back (who has a couple of great trees, including one that would allow me to upgrade to a 160-OCF, which I REALLY wanted to put up, but he was obviously not in favor even though it's on the back of his property, and out of view... but it's his yard, and so I respect the decision. So an 80-OCF dipole it is. I lucked out, as the former neighbor behind me years ago saw me struggling in the back yard trying to find a fit, and out of curiosity, she asked what all that "stuff" is for. So I went into ham radio ambassador mode, explained the hobby, the public service angle, and that as an FCC licensed operation, it comes with rules for safety, interference, etc... She then asked me "would it help if you could tie off one end to my tree in back that faces your property?" I said yes it would, but I was hesitant to ask, as people are usually either suspicious about the safety aspect, or just don't understand the hobby at all, and defer to "No" out of an abundance of caution. So up it went! Then they moved, and I decided to be proactive and reach out to the new owners "Welcome to the neighborhood, and oh... let me explain that wire in the tree way in the back". They were super cool, and said no problem, steady as she goes... SO if there is a moral to the story, I guess there is no shame in asking, but be prepared for a no, and keep a smile on... because sometimes people will pleasantly surprise you. And you can always go vertical... ugh. Thanks for watching, and for the question!
@@halfmoontechlabs Thanks....! Yeah, I just moved into a new place...fairly decent backyard but no trees high enough to do anything with, There are two neighbors behind me with the tress I want! Trying to build up the courage to just go over and ask. The most they can say is no....I get that! Hoping to the contrary! Plans already in the works for a GAP vertical soon and later to put up my 50' Universal with a 3 element beam. I thought at least if I could get a wire antenna up, that would get me on the air. BTW, if you don't mind, where did you get the canon? 73, K9ALT
@@cannong1728 Check out my other vids, one shows exactly how I built my air cannon! On the neighbor talk thing, another approach is to talk up how the wire is barely visible to invisible depending on situation, and that if you can't find a workable solution, then "I guess I'll have no choice but to put up a tower... I'd rather not, but I'm running out of options", lol. Let them do the math on which they would rather look at ;) Good luck!
Can you add PTFE or Graphite powder to bearing grease?
To be honest, I've heard of it, but have no data at my fingertips on what works, doesn't work, or recommended combinations that are proven winners. Like most lubrication scenarios, it will be application-specific as to what combinations are most effective. Google will have to be your friend on this one ;) Thanks for watching!
@@halfmoontechlabs You're welcome. I'm thinking primarily of loose cup and cone bicycle bearings.
Is it brushless?
Yes it is, and thanks for watching!
Thanks super useful.
Thanks for comment, and for watching!
Never ever pry off the seal from the inner race. Use the pick adjacent to the outer race. The nitrile or neoprene seal will be in contact with the rotating inner race and sealing it. Any imperfection in the seal will destroy the bearing. The outer race is stationary relative to the nitrile or neoprene seal, and hence pry off from the outer edge adjacent to the outer race of the bearing. This advice is for those seals which are in contact with the rotating inner race of the bearing.
Good to know, and thanks for watching and commenting!
I got same irrigation valve and it says on mine valve input voltage : 24VAC , is your DC?
Most are 24vac, but the coil can be fired momentarily with DC as well, it just requires a lower voltage... hence the 9 to 18 vdc requirement when using an ac valve. Thanks for watching!
Do you have a wiring diagram for the switches for the valve? And what are ypur lengths of pipe? thanks
The lengths are customizable for your purpose, but as mentioned in "Bill of Materials" section of video (chapters are marked) for my build, approx 5 feet of 2" PVC for "tank" which is on bottom, and approx 5 feet of 1-1/4" PVC for actual barrel as well. Firing circuit is a simple series circuit, in other words the circuit that I built goes from 9v battery through 2 switches in parallel (one a toggle, one a momentary pushbutton) to one valve wire. Last, the second valve wire goes back to second terminal of 9v battery, completing the series circuit loop. Some valves are finicky and want slightly more than 9v. If that's the case, then use two 9v in series. Note that this smaller 9 or 18 volts DC pulse is all you will need to fire a 24v sprinkler valve coil normally intended for AC use. Thanks for watching!
Is wheel bearing grease a good option for regreasing these?
Outstanding brewery and professional DIY jobs! Would love to know what you did inside the Inkbird to make it 240V-capable.
I should probably do a video on that. I did publish details a couple of years ago on the "Fermenters and Distillers" page (detailed pix and writeup). Search for "Thunderbird" mod to Inkbird, it's still there. Inkbird actually liked my post, then basically copied the design a short while later. It's now commercially available as the model "IPB-26". Thanks for watching!
Great video. I replaced the capacitor on my Hampton Bay today after I watched the video. All went as described. Toughest part of the job was packing everything back in to get the cap back on.
Nice work, thanks for watching!
I did NOT get such luck using a hair dryer to remove my buddy and had to get 91% isopropyl alcohol to hopefully remove it. It as the stock samsung battery. Thankfully my phone still powers on and works fine, but need to continue repairs in the morning. UPDATE: Got my 90% isopropyl alcohol and finished my repair, your video was VERY helpful towards the end of the repair! Thank you! Will use again in future if I need to do this again which I hope I don't!
@@Grid21 Hard to cover all possibilities in one video, but I try to cover what I know, or have learned as I go through a repair myself, and then try to pass it on to help others in the same predicament. Again, glad it was useful, and thanks for watching!
Hi! Can I get a link to the replacement battery you bought? Thanks
@@papab6480 www.ifixit.com/products/galaxy-s10e-replacement-battery
What size of your screw driver.
@@Joshuaabe01 Medium jewelers Phillips #1 or #2 , give or take. Thanks for watching!
Great idea, but wish you provided links to your components. Can’t locate anything resembling the 3/4” bushing used with a nipple for the pressure gauge.
My design I tried to make the trigger a little safer; I used 3 pushbuttons, two on one side and one on a end. You have to press all 3 simultaneously for it to fire.
Okay, after thought, not simultaneously but all 3 have to be depressed for it to fire.
Cheers to home brewed beer we just subscribed after your video found us. We love to brew beer grow some hops make wine and different meads and others on our channel . Stay thirsty friend and make,drink, can good beer.
All it “Squid Stout”
I still like "Halfmoon Heavy", but thanks for the suggestion :) Thanks for watching!
Fantastic stout!
Thank you! Cheers!
Sorry, I forgot to ask you this question when I first watched your informative video. My question is about the pulleys that you were using to hoist the antenna into the trees. What type of pulley are using for this project stainless steel or zinc type. The other question is did you get from a brick and mortar store or Amazon purchase? Thanks for your reply.
I usually use medium sized zinc, but preferably chrome plated brass. Usually just a Lowes or Home Depot type with a riveted axle will do. I let down and inspect usually in spring and fall, with no problems after using these for years. Good question, and thanks for watching!
Ok, thank you. I used my version of an air cannon to get my ropes into some pine and hardwood trees in the backyard. All I can tell you is I didn't use alot of PSI pumped into the air tank of the cannon to put a projectile into any tree. 10 PSI was the least that I used this time.
@@kd4baoc612 It really takes very little pressure if you have a decent fit with projectile & barrel. I find 50 PSI will burn through a good canopy and small branches, no problem :) Thanks again for watching!
Cant wait to taste!
Just tried it last night... it really came out nice! If you are at next meeting, you can try it too!