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GSI Pinnacle Pro 2 Burner Stove Review

If you aren’t desperate for space then I recommend passing on buying the GSI Pinnacle Pro Camp Stove until improvements are made. This stove was first announced in the summer of 2020 with an expected retail MSRP of $170.00. Fast forward to market debut 9/2021 and GSI website listed it for Retail at $250.00 before [...]

Jet Boil Pot Adapter for Moka Pot

I picked up the jet boil pot adapter on clearance for $9.00 and thought I would test it out with my moka pots. There is the single cup espresso moka pot which is the smallest of all the stove top espresso makers. The jet boil pot adapter WILL NOT work with the single cup moka [...]

Agilent IDP-7 Not Pressurizing after Tip Seal Change

So after a tip seal change on my Agilent IDP-7 scroll pump I could not reach pressure aka there was a leak somewhere. None of the guided maintenance tutorial videos or written instructions mention one EXTREMELY important element. There is a small O-ring on the scroll housing that easily pops off when first opening up [...]

Freeze Dryer Pumps- Scroll Pump

I have been freeze drying for around 4 years now which is long enough to predate Stay Fresh and Blue Alpine freeze dryers. In that time I have upgraded my vacuum pump system from the Harvest Right (Scroll Labs) white oil free scroll pump. Let me start by saying that if you just begin to [...]

DIY Drape Baton

here is a an easy fix to a custom issue. Supplies wooden dowel sand paper Foam brush applicator D-ring (True Value, Ace Hardware) Silver lanyard metal clips (Joann’s, micheals, HobbyLobby) wood stain Polyurethane for wood pliers needle nose pliers Leather string For a 5/8” dowel I used a 1” D-Ring which I sourced from True [...]

Roborock Qrevo Slim Water Leak- Broken Internal Inlet Valve Housing Fixed

Roborock Qrevo Slim is leaking water inside of the vacuum unit its self. I have made several requests to Roborock warranty department for the repair manuals and guides for my unit. Roborock has dug in their heels and is denying me my legal access under Oregons right to repair act ORS SB 1596 CH 69. [...]

Gas Fireplace Troubleshooting- Ignitor

My Lopi Radiant gas fireplace insert has been installed for 4 years now. Every year I do multiple cleanings on the blower motor fins but this is the first time I have needed to do this extensive of troubleshooting. If you hear high pitch buzzing or grinding when the blower motor turns on then this [...]

5 Gallon Bucket Portable Compost Toilet

⚠️ Important Note for Women!!! After testing this at home for a few days and making necessary funnel changes I can admit that as a female nurse I do not suggest this as a good hygienic solution for women. Especially if being shared by a spouse or children. Not even in an emergency situation would [...]

Adding an Inline Hour Meter & Water Tank LED Light to GX SC4-I Air Compressor

⛔️ It is a violation of National protected US Consumer Rights for any company to threaten or write into their consumer warranties that a warranty will be voided for any aftermarket modification, use of non oem parts, self maintenance, or repairs!⛔️ Do not be scammed go learn more from the FTC and about the Magnuson [...]

Bug Zapper that is Beneficial Bug Safe

⛔️ Outdoor bug zappers sold with UV lights are a non discriminative killing machine. ⚠️ Bug zappers require the UV bulb to be installed in order for the electrical circuit to be complete and for power to be given to the electrified cage which is what kills the insects. This means that removing the UV [...]

GX SC4-I Air Compressor Initial Set Up and Testing

Begin by reading the instruction pamphlet!! I am Less than happy about the lack of legal written written warranty that this air compressor comes with. I am even more disappointed by the sorry excuse of directions/owners manual it came with. So I hope this helps anyone looking for better instructions. Distilled Water This compressor requires [...]