I made a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine today. It was supposed to pump air, but never quite got that far. The idea came about from a discussion on a website I am on about aquaponics. Yes, I made an indoor windmill. Stop laughing. Please. No, really, stop laughing! I am using the air coming out …
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It all started with a chat on the homepage of aquaponicscommunity.com with Johnny and Paul. Johnny said he was trying to figure out how to make a solids lifting siphon overflow box. Now, at first I didn’t think it could be done – having built a weir siphon overflow box in the past. But than …
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2010 has been a good year for me. Busy, but good. The most important event this year was the birth of my daughter. She is the joy of my life – with my wife coming in a very very close second (sshh, don’t tell her that!). That little girl just loves to smile! I seem …
It’s nice having awesome friends, between Jerry helping with the prep work, and Jeb helping feed the blower, I got the job done! I had gotten sick between the time I started this project, and the time I could finish it, so it took me a bit longer than I had anticipated. I finally rented …
Bella and I where fixing an electric heater tonight. It was being tossed, so it was tossed in my direction because I guess I am known for collecting junk. Anyway, I’ve been wanting one for Bella’s room on them really cold nights. We’ve been kicking up the thermostat a degree or two and it seems …
