BaiJiu
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I hear you, this one crazy winter, this morning we were at -15, right now it is + 3 and raining like crazy, it will be back at -15 by mid day tomorrow. Time to drop the work boots and put on ice skates.
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I hear you, this one crazy winter, this morning we were at -15, right now it is + 3 and raining like crazy, it will be back at -15 by mid day tomorrow. Time to drop the work boots and put on ice skates.
Yep, it's going to be a cold one for the next couple days, even for our Southern friends.
I was just looking at Accuweather. The temperature in Pensacola, FL is going to be about the same or maybe even a little colder than Nome, AK.
Y'all stay warm. Remember to dress in layers. Avoid cotton as much as possible. Stay dry.
Remember your critters. Watch for iced over water troughs. Temps below zero (not freezing, +0 degrees) can damage paws and such. Keep the dogs in as much as possible.
I was just looking at Accuweather. The temperature in Pensacola, FL is going to be about the same or maybe even a little colder than Nome, AK.
Y'all stay warm. Remember to dress in layers. Avoid cotton as much as possible. Stay dry.
Remember your critters. Watch for iced over water troughs. Temps below zero (not freezing, +0 degrees) can damage paws and such. Keep the dogs in as much as possible.
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Truly weird weather for sure and trying to keep the critters warm is part of that. Our automatic waterers down in the pastures are surely not keeping up with the cold at all. We use the buckets that keep water for the barn in the 50's for this kind of cold. Haven't had to use them for a very long time now; but for weight gain and keeping healthy imagine how many calories a critter uses heating up frozen water so that their bodies can use it. If one factors in an unhealthy critter trying to nurse back to health it takes a LOT more heat just to convert that water into something useable..........Anyway, yes, the dogs are beginning to think that they are FOO FOO puppies or something............God bless......Dennis
Thanks Zoom. Niece called from University of S Ala and classes are canceled there tomorrow.. sleet and snow expected.
I just got in at around 630 p and set off the house alarm I was so cold and tired.. sounded like defcon4.... oh well, At least I don't need to worry about snakes yet... BIL bought me a block heater for the RTV- early Christmas present .. came in this afternoon by UPS too late to put it on though... plus I am tired and cold.. Gotta go back to the barn later tonight ...collie
I just got in at around 630 p and set off the house alarm I was so cold and tired.. sounded like defcon4.... oh well, At least I don't need to worry about snakes yet... BIL bought me a block heater for the RTV- early Christmas present .. came in this afternoon by UPS too late to put it on though... plus I am tired and cold.. Gotta go back to the barn later tonight ...collie
I let the dog out for 5 minutes. Came limping in on 3 legs. I felt her paws, no damage but just froze. Being the brain she is, she wanted back out a little while later. Request denied.
I don't know if you'll need your block heater. I'm a big fan for sure but I don't think they're needed until you get to 20° or less.
I don't know if you'll need your block heater. I'm a big fan for sure but I don't think they're needed until you get to 20° or less.
fyi- mine has started without hesitation every morning so i can push snow out of the 1/4 mile driveway for the wife,,,,ICU nurses must go to work. Temps to -10
Yea, I know a block heater is rarely needed down here but think it cuts down on wear a bit. We use them in our big JDs tractors and they do have glow plugs. It just a thing we like to do on our equipment and I have noticed a lot less "clattering" and smoke on start up all around. bordercollie
Good idea BC. My tractor does start ok, but the smoke and clattering can't be good. What kind of block heater do you use and how long do you turn it on prior to starting? The RTV is in an attached garage, not heated but it does get some heat from the house. With temps at or below zero the garage is at 33 degrees. Much better than 0 for sure.
For my RTV, I used the stick on type.
Here's a post with the details.
http://www.nettractortalk.com/forums/showpost.php?p=67025&postcount=1
Here's the products.
Engine:
http://www.wolverineheater.com/Model-9-p/9.0.htm
Tranny:
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Proheat-Reservoir-512-220-Gallons-Hydraulic/dp/B000M4W2BO[/ame]
Here's a post with the details.
http://www.nettractortalk.com/forums/showpost.php?p=67025&postcount=1
Here's the products.
Engine:
http://www.wolverineheater.com/Model-9-p/9.0.htm
Tranny:
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Proheat-Reservoir-512-220-Gallons-Hydraulic/dp/B000M4W2BO[/ame]
Hi Doc.I will post a picture of the RTV's block heater asap. It fits in a freeze plug area there on top of the engine facing the seat. It is "hammered" in using a socket as a cover to protect the good stuff during the blows. The block heaters on the JD's though, screw into a freeze plug hole. I have to replace one tomorrow on the 7210 and will try and take pictures unless the cows give me too much to do. It has been in use for about 4 winters and gave up the ghost this cold snap. Main thing is when you drain the coolant necessary to do the job , to catch it in a clean bucket to reuse and keep any away from the pets. collie
picture of RTV block heater
Here's a couple of pictures I took of the RTV's block heater. I'll try to post some of the tractor heater tomorrow when I install it. Thanks for the interest. I know ya'll know about the antifreeze danger to pets but thought I would mention - in case someone in the future reads the post and didn't........
When you hammer this thing in, make sure that you take a look at the prongs on the exposed plug in part and orient it to the way you want the plug to hang.. Will take a better picture of that angle tomorrow. The plug and cord in the picture pushes in the heater on 2 prongs then the silver ring screws down on the threaded part of the heater . collie
edit: When I get all this information together, I am thinking of posting it under it's own title so folks can find it... if they are thinking of installing one of these heaters ..
Here's a couple of pictures I took of the RTV's block heater. I'll try to post some of the tractor heater tomorrow when I install it. Thanks for the interest. I know ya'll know about the antifreeze danger to pets but thought I would mention - in case someone in the future reads the post and didn't........
When you hammer this thing in, make sure that you take a look at the prongs on the exposed plug in part and orient it to the way you want the plug to hang.. Will take a better picture of that angle tomorrow. The plug and cord in the picture pushes in the heater on 2 prongs then the silver ring screws down on the threaded part of the heater . collie
edit: When I get all this information together, I am thinking of posting it under it's own title so folks can find it... if they are thinking of installing one of these heaters ..
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