January 30, 2014

Goodwill Shopping in Venice, Fl

Last month, while driving through Venice, we stumbled upon a Goodwill that ended up being a real score for me as far as shirts.  Normally out of 15 or so tops I try on I may end up liking how 1 or 2 look.  But that particular day I ended up with 8 old but gently used tops, most with designer labels for $2.99 each.

So, when I told my mom about my score she said she wanted to go with me if I ever went again.  We made a date to go today.  Unfortunately, out of the 9 tops I took into the dressing room, I only liked 2.  But I can’t put a price on spending time with my mom so I still feel like I scored!

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELISSA

January 29, 2014

Rainy day in Englewood, FL

We had planned on doing some shopping but just as we were about to go out the heavens opened up and it poured.  I thought the rain wouldn’t last long so we waited and waited and waited.  Finally at 5, when it was still raining we decided we didn’t need anything badly enough to brave the weather and just settled in for the night. 

Monte did change out our Dish replacement receiver (our 6^th replacement since arriving in Englewood at the end of November)  The issue with the receiver is that it periodically stops, without warning, at any time of the day to reboot.  We have taken advantage of being in one place where we could receive packages to try to solve the problem.  BUT every receiver we have been sent is a refurbished model and we are still having the same issue.  Hopefully the receiver Monte installed today will be "the one".

Satellite Receiver Replacement-Dish Networks

       This receiver is the 6^th receiver from Dish Networks.  This one is made in Mexico-The others were made in India, China, etc.-The first receiver was purchased from Camping world and was brand new.  Everyone from dish was remanufactured. (Never a new one sent, but many times requested.)

     Back of receiver showing connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    More Connections-Component and anolog-S Video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

              Satellite connections for antenna and dish connection.

       HDMI-Ethernet-USB Connections.

     Our entertainment and electronics center-Router-HDMI Transmitter.

    First remove DVR-Stops the Hard-Drive Properly for disconnections.

     More Instructions.

       Now shut down receiver and hard drive.

            Back of receiver.

Removing the receiver and wiring connections.

Placing Velcro tabs in place to prevent the unit from moving while the Rig is being transported.

  Pre assembly of some of the connections.

Reinstalling the receiver.

  Still securing the receiver in place.

   The Old Receiver made in India.

   The receiver is now installed and powered up and then just goes through all the Dish Requirements.  Activating the receiver, acquiring the signals or the satellites, and downloading the program guide and scanning the local HDTV Channels.

   You should now be able to once again use the receiver.

   All of the previous receivers had various problems from rebooting in the middle of watching programs to turning off in the middle of the night and having to reacquire the satellite signals in the mornings.

Good Luck

January 28, 2014

Chore day in Englewood, FL

I spent the better part of the morning gathering up papers for my tax return.  The weather was so nice I took a bike ride around the park and then decided to spend the afternoon reading.  AAHHH.

Monte felt more inclined to do some overdue chores.

It had been so hot last May while we were at Lake Mead in Nevada that Monte installed a fan to aid in the cooling of our refrigerator.  Today, he noticed the fan had blown out and decided to replace it.

Fan-Refrigerator Ventilation Replacement

       Remove old auxiliary fan and discard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

              Prepare a new 7” computer fan available at any computer store-Staples-Best Buy-Etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     You might have to be a little ingenious at mounting the new fan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            New fan in place with quick connectors in place. (taken from old computer Parts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

     Secure fan in place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

             Plug in power connectors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Finished fan installation.

       This fan will increase air flow up and help increase the efficiency of the cooling coils-especially in hotter climates. 

      The original fan was bought in camping world to aid in cooling but the supplied fan failed after -months and a computer fan was substituted and replacement parts and now more available.

   Good luck.  Any questions just ask on our blog. 

Leaky Toilet Repairs-Dripping by Water Pedal onto Floor.

       Repair instructions and Parts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Shut off water and open lid and put towels behind by valves.

      Parts are laid out along side of toilet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

      Remove foot pedal by pulling away from side of toilet-some effort required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

           Pedal removed and parts are now exposed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Side view of ball lever and water valve towards back of toilet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       Towards the back of valve is a tab, pull outwards and rotate valve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Pull valve body out and away from toilet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Upon inspection the o ring is hard and flattened-(needs replacement).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Put finger in and you can feel  the valve seat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       You remove valve seat using a screw driver or needle nose pliers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   New O-Ring and Valve seat with tension spring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Inside view of where valve seat and spring goes into.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   New valve seat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

             Lubricate valve seat with o-ring lubricant-make sure spring has the larger portion of spring inserted first.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

View of valve seat and spring in place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Next lubricate the large o-ring that goes around the body of valve assembly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          Photo of o-ring on valve body.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Another photo of valve body inside of Locking body assembly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Lubricate inside of hub where valve is inserted into.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Water valve inserted and locked in place-

ready for reassembly of foot pedal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Clean rubber seal above water ball valve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Check for any rough edges and that seal and ball are clean.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Apply lubricant (O-ring) Available at wallmart (In Pool Section)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

        Apply to rubber seal and on ball valve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Reinstall Foot pedal making sure that all the parts are inserted into the spaces on the inside of the foot pedal. (Refer to instructions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

        Push in until it locks into place

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Pedal now ready for use. (no more water leaking onto floor)

 

 

   Check with cat and make sure she approves of work done.

   Happy Flushing……