Did a blowout and drained a pond today

[1idejim]

how big was the pond?

[FIMCO-MEISTER]

Not that big. I'll take pics. Wait til I show you the elevator on this place. A place and time the ADA forgot.

[wilbilt]

Originally Posted by Mike Leary

Great post; you don't want to get rid of ALL the water. A slight misting and you're done. After that the rookies will melt fittings and blow heads. The CFM is the big deal, that's why the big boys use tow-compressors; we can adust the pressure (but NOT alter the CFM). I believe it's called, "show, blow, go $$$).

OK, I can understand that. A higher CFM reduces the "blow & go" time as well as increasing the efficiency of the job. We don't have any real freeze issues here, but I can appreciate a more thorough blowout is essential in areas with a frost zone.

Thanks for the useful info.

[hoskm01]

What was the question?

[wilbilt]

Originally Posted by hoskm01

What was the question?

I asked if 125 CFM is necessary for a blowout. It seemed excessive to me as an inexperienced amateur.

The CFM requirement has been explained, which I appreciate. Thanks for your time.

[Mike Leary]

I forgot; we're heading your way next week. Will be in Flag through November. You guys want to come up to KOA for a visit?

[1idejim]

Originally Posted by wilbilt

I asked if 125 CFM is necessary for a blowout. It seemed excessive to me as an inexperienced amateur.

The CFM requirement has been explained, which I appreciate. Thanks for your time.

you're new here, you'll catch on, welcome

[hoskm01]

Originally Posted by 1idejim

you're new here, you'll catch on, welcome

Yes, Welcome. Often the first few (hundred) interactions can cause some stress and confusion, but we're good people.

"What was the question" is kind of an inside joke.

[hoskm01]

Originally Posted by Mike Leary

I forgot; we're heading your way next week. Will be in Flag through November. You guys want to come up to KOA for a visit?

Absolutely. I've got some fires burning up there, Im up there about every other week these days. Count me in. I need some input on some goings-on (going-ons?)

BTW, I look forward to the day that I can "forget" about driving cross-country for the winter!

[Mike Leary]

Originally Posted by 1idejim

you're new here, you'll catch on, welcome

Sure are some nut cases on this forum