Baymule
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You don’t mess with Anatolians! Or their sheep, or their wood pile!!
Margali's Griffin Wood Ranch
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Margali
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I was feeling better so I overdid it, LOL. It was worth it though.
Drove to Walmart and used scooter while picking out new fishing rods. This time I was smart enough to buy a hard sided gun case that rods fit in to keep them safe. Then a nap before walking back to pond to fish.
Dominic with the single catch of the day. I believe it is a green sunfish.
Drove to Walmart and used scooter while picking out new fishing rods. This time I was smart enough to buy a hard sided gun case that rods fit in to keep them safe. Then a nap before walking back to pond to fish.
Dominic with the single catch of the day. I believe it is a green sunfish.
Baymule
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That is a POW of the week! Plus print it out and hang it on the wall. Precious memories!
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Margali
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Training new sheep and LGDs to electric netting. Scarf and wetherby both took a zap to forehead and moved away. Poor Leo got it straight to the nose and ran yelping to hide in the trees. I'm happy he got a good zap and cringing at the same time. It's only 7kV so not super hot either.
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Mini Horses
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Sadly for them, best way to respect the fence is to take a couple zaps!
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Margali
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I think my new solar setup is working okay. The 100W panel only pulling in 18W with full full sun seems a little low. Still that's 10W more that the fencer is pulling out.
Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT Solar Charge Controller (Bluetooth)
Renogy Solar Panel 100 Watt 12 Volt
10 Gauge Wire 2 Conductor 10 AWG Electrical Wire Stranded PVC Cord Oxygen-Free Copper Cable 26FT 300V
@Weldman thoughts?
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Mini Horses
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Seems low to me, too. I mean, I'd expect more. I'm no solar expert though. 
While I have a couple solar boxes, the plug ins have a much stronger hit -- goats are challenging! Not like sheep. I get 12-13 showing on the box. For sure it's set me on my butt with an accidental touch!!
While I have a couple solar boxes, the plug ins have a much stronger hit -- goats are challenging! Not like sheep. I get 12-13 showing on the box. For sure it's set me on my butt with an accidental touch!!
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Margali
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Here is 1st step of my next project, elevating the water tower. Bottom of tote will be even w midline of roof. For this I actually concreted it in.
Math!
330gal tote = 2,752lbs
Tote is 40"x48" = 13.33ft2
So live load is 237lb/ft2
American Wood Council span calculator for #2 mixed southern pine gives 2"x8" @ 120lb/ft2 max span of 8'.
Double load, 1/2 span = 4'
Actual span will be 44"= 3'8" to give 2" wiggle room each side to slide tote into frame.
Math!
330gal tote = 2,752lbs
Tote is 40"x48" = 13.33ft2
So live load is 237lb/ft2
American Wood Council span calculator for #2 mixed southern pine gives 2"x8" @ 120lb/ft2 max span of 8'.
Double load, 1/2 span = 4'
Actual span will be 44"= 3'8" to give 2" wiggle room each side to slide tote into frame.
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Margali
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And before anyone worries, eldest is earning a TON of pizza money doing the hard work. Today he learned how to brace a post and pour quickcrete.
Weldman
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Missed some of the calculation, empty weight of totes.
- 275 Gallon Poly Caged IBC Tote: 135 lbs
- 330 Gallon Poly Caged IBC Tote: 155 lbs
- 120 Gallon Premium Stacking IBC Tote: 185 lbs
- 220 Gallon Ultratainer IBC Tote: 268 lbs
- 300 Gallon Stainless Steel IBC Tote: 424 lbs
- 550 Gallon Stainless Steel IBC Tote: 650 lbs
- 550 Gallon Megatainer IBC Tote: 570 lbs
