tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post6795578036212253921..comments2024-03-24T00:09:55.586-05:00Comments on The Field Lab: over the learning curveJohn Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783305402239706779noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-39749098942002813322009-06-20T00:06:12.246-05:002009-06-20T00:06:12.246-05:00As Allen said, interesting technique with the bloc...As Allen said, interesting technique with the blocks. What is the design driver to lay them this way? Tighter fit for less atmospheric interchange? Just curious.<br /><br />Also, interesting comment and observation about the need for a generator to run your welder...part of the problem with wind and solar is that they just can't power high-end electric needs unless they are coupled with a dense storage medium...and then there is the whole AC/DC question. This might be interesting to investigate.Bob Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00890534411595848772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-65809580322682171792009-06-19T15:45:17.069-05:002009-06-19T15:45:17.069-05:00Ben...
I am on a list to provide weather data to t...Ben...<br />I am on a list to provide weather data to the National Weather Service in Midland. Upload isnt really the right word - They set me up with an account that I log on to every night to enter my data for the day. BTW - we had .40" in the last 24 hours. Hoping for more tonight!John Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12783305402239706779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-37407457809720196382009-06-19T13:43:56.525-05:002009-06-19T13:43:56.525-05:00John? you mentioned "getting ready to upload ...John? you mentioned "getting ready to upload my weather data for today to the NWS. High 100 Low 71 Temp at 8PM 72 Rain accumulation .07".<br /><br />You and I have the same weather station, where do you upload your readings to? I never did figer out how to upload mine. :-(Ben in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09068952818736489066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-46647412622512665572009-06-19T12:08:29.391-05:002009-06-19T12:08:29.391-05:00Hurray on the greenhouse walls! It's great to ...Hurray on the greenhouse walls! It's great to see them getting started. Your comment above is great info about your building tecnique. It sounds like it will be strong and good looking. Good luck.Allen Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500590136731959920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-85152087100787562762009-06-18T21:22:26.786-05:002009-06-18T21:22:26.786-05:00OWO...
After setting the first course in mortar - ...OWO...<br />After setting the first course in mortar - I am dry laying the rest of the block, filling the rebar voids with concrete. When all stacked, the wall gets a stucco coating of surface bonding cement on both sides to firm it all up.John Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12783305402239706779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-81882858974593605802009-06-18T21:06:34.921-05:002009-06-18T21:06:34.921-05:00John, have a question for you. I don't see a j...John, have a question for you. I don't see a joint between the first row of blocks laid down. Is this the normal way to lay these type blocks. Keep up the good work, things are looking great.Old Wise Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719814336706145893noreply@blogger.com