Keeping Electrical Power at 30 Below Zero

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The generator started and for 40 minutes ran great! At the 40 minute mark, the generator started running rough. I got dressed warmly, and went out and shut the generator down. It was actually a lot warmer, it was up to 15 below zero! Yeah! The batteries were well charged, We have Power, for now.

How do I Troubleshoot Gardening Equipment?

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I keep getting this same question about troubleshooting garden equipment.  Whether large or smaller motorized or electrical equipment, I have found a simple way to troubleshoot gardening equipment. So I have come up with an acronym that I have been using for decades.  It is S.O.A.R, or Seek, Observe, Act and Reap.   Whenever I have… Read more »

Thinking of Tackling Farm Equipment Repair?

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Before you start tackling farm equipment repair, please take a minute to consider these items before you start. What type of farm equipment do you have? How much money do you have budgeted for maintenance? What do you consider your time per hour cost is? Do you have a shop on your farm/home? Are you… Read more »

How do I Approach Farm Equipment Repair?

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Watch on youtube Download Audio How do I approach Farm Equipment Repair?  The reason I am asked, is that there is a growing problem with the cost of new farm equipment, and the apparent  lack of parts for the older equipment that can be found at a decent price. You know how it is, you… Read more »