Noel Barlau
Noel Barlau
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Victron 75/15 solar charge controller sand
Obviously, I'm not an electronics engineer. But there's sand in these units, and Victron REALLY doesn't want us tearing them apart to try and fix them ourselves! 0/10 for repairability by the home gamer.
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AvE knife
Просмотров 1 тыс.3 месяца назад
Just putting together my AvE utility knife. Really a nicely made Thing, and it feels great in the hand. Should last forever and then a couple of generations thereafter. Used a small surface plate and 220 grit sandpaper (wetted) to knock off the tall bits leftover from laser cutting. Unfortunately, I had to use an old crusty DeWalt blade I had lurking around the bench because I ordered the wrong...
2007 Monaco Dynasty Intellitec Big Boy Battery Isolator Relay
Просмотров 4557 месяцев назад
Corrosion on the contact points inside the relay is a very common failure mode for these relays. They run about $250 new on Amazon at the moment, but it's easy enough to clean up the contacts yourself. If you don't feel like doing this fix yourself, here's an affiliate link to purchase one: amzn.to/3S8HoiJ Many thanks to James @AZExpert for his (much more professional) video on how to accomplis...
Kubota B1700 Old Start
Просмотров 549Год назад
Abandoned Kubota B1700 from the former golf course in Geneva, Alabama. Both rear wheel seals are dangling on their respective axles and there's not a sign of fluid in the transmission. Step one is to see if it runs, step two will be to address the seals and fluid situations.
Starlink chain from 36,000 feet headed westbound over the Gulf of Mexico, just south of New Orleans.
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Starlink chain, or whatever they call it. After SpaceX launches their Starlink satellites, they "chain" before moving into their final positions in orbit. We were at 36,000 feet headed westbound over the Gulf of Mexico from Orlando to Houston when we spotted this chain. Apologies in advance for the cussing, it was causing some excitement in the cockpit.
2019 Rheem Hybrid water heater 3 year update
Просмотров 638Год назад
So far so good. Fingers crossed.
2021 Bad Boy Maverick one year update
Просмотров 153Год назад
I've had the Bad Boy Maverick for about a year now, and it's been rock solid. No issues to report. I love using it, and that's the most important thing to me. It's light years ahead in durability, quality, and enjoyability of the POS Cub Cadet LTX1050 it has replaced.
WEN 56380i 30 hour oil change
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
First start in 5 months on the WEN 56380i generator. Gas had Sta-Bil fuel stabilizer in it. Oil change at 30 hours. Inspection of magnetic oil dipstick. Change your oil frequently on new small engines without oil filters. It definitely lowers the metal particles floating around inside your engine, and likely will greatly increase engine life. If you decide to purchase this generator from Amazon...
GTC Lister clone 6/1 with 3kW ST generator head
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.2 года назад
Indian made Lister diesel clone, 6hp. First run with a 3kW ST type generator head, which was purchased at Central Georgia Generator. It was completely rebuilt by Butch Cherrington in 2021. He goes by The38AC on RUclips and the Lister Engine Forum.
Lister or Listeroid diesel engine starter
Просмотров 22 тыс.3 года назад
This is my first attempt at a Lister/Listeroid electrical diesel engine starter. I first tried an air motor, it worked but it ran away uncontrolled once and tore itself to pieces. My plan is to have the bar remain separate and to have it mounted on the frame so it's easy to access. This is the first iteration, and I'm sure there will be future improvements. But I'm going to call this a complete...
WEN 56235i inverter generator
Просмотров 17 тыс.3 года назад
WEN 56235i inverter generator unboxing, initial impressions, OCD break-in process, and a bit of load testing on the travel trailer air conditioning. I'm quite impressed with this little unit. It won't start a Brisk Air II RV air conditioning unit without an EasyStart unit, but it starts and runs wonderfully after the EasyStart was installed. WEN 56235i at Amazon: amzn.to/3vJHeQd This generator ...
Rheem Hybrid water heater one year update
Просмотров 19 тыс.3 года назад
It's been about one year since I installed the Rheem Hybrid heat pump water heater. So far, so good. Nothing bad to report except their EcoNet Android app is unreliable. Mechanically and electrically there have been no issues, and I've been extremely happy with this unit so far. Link to the mixing valve I'm using: amzn.to/3iVhn5g
2021 Bad Boy Maverick mowing grass
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.3 года назад
You asked for it, so here it is. It's a tank of a machine, and I absolutely love it so far. The hour meter is now at 4.7 and I'm just under a half tank of gas remaining on the initial fill.
Honda EU2000i generator low voltage problems Part 2.
Просмотров 9763 года назад
Just a bunch of boring long videos of me doing as many tests as I can think of to try and determine whether it's a stator issue or an inverter issue. As of right now I'm almost certain it's the inverter/control computer module at fault. I'm not going to put a $411 inverter into it, so I'm probably just going to sell it with an honest description of the problems I'm experiencing and let someone ...
Honda EU2000i inverter generator won't produce rated output
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.3 года назад
This is an old Honda EU2000i inverter generator with less than 10 hours of operation. I believe there's a problem with either the stator, rotor, or inverter. For some reason it won't achieve rated output, and maxes out at about 1500w after it has been running under load for several minutes. Load capacity seems to decrease as it warms up. It's not an engine problem, as it doesn't lose RPM as the...
Dexter/Lippert EZ Lube trailer axle spindle bearing seal failure - why did it happen?
Просмотров 37 тыс.3 года назад
Dexter/Lippert EZ Lube trailer axle spindle bearing seal failure - why did it happen?
WEN 56380i unboxing, my personal OCD break-in procedure, and general review.
Просмотров 14 тыс.3 года назад
WEN 56380i unboxing, my personal OCD break-in procedure, and general review.
2021 Bad Boy Maverick - why did I choose it?
Просмотров 68 тыс.3 года назад
2021 Bad Boy Maverick - why did I choose it?
1000 Subscribers! Solar net metering in rural Georgia.
Просмотров 2173 года назад
1000 Subscribers! Solar net metering in rural Georgia.
Listeroid diesel twin running for the first time at home.
Просмотров 4 тыс.3 года назад
Listeroid diesel twin running for the first time at home.
Evacuated tube solar thermal collectors feeding a thermosiphon
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
Evacuated tube solar thermal collectors feeding a thermosiphon
Lister diesel engines (and a Wisconsin) back home.
Просмотров 8273 года назад
Lister diesel engines (and a Wisconsin) back home.
Oak tree felled by hurricane Delta. Direct hit to the drain of our lake, which we recently fixed.
Просмотров 613 года назад
Oak tree felled by hurricane Delta. Direct hit to the drain of our lake, which we recently fixed.
Cutting down two Christmas trees in less than 30 seconds.
Просмотров 703 года назад
Cutting down two Christmas trees in less than 30 seconds.
27 year old Coleman lantern fuel circa 1993.
Просмотров 1753 года назад
27 year old Coleman lantern fuel circa 1993.
Electrodacus SBMS0 vs Batrium
Просмотров 5 тыс.3 года назад
Electrodacus SBMS0 vs Batrium
Shaping a cast iron camelback straightedge
Просмотров 8024 года назад
Shaping a cast iron camelback straightedge
Can you revive completely dead Lifepo4 batteries? Part 2
Просмотров 6 тыс.4 года назад
Can you revive completely dead Lifepo4 batteries? Part 2
Electrodacus DMPPT450 test experiment
Просмотров 9824 года назад
Electrodacus DMPPT450 test experiment
Can you run an air conditioner off solar panels? Of course you can!
Просмотров 3364 года назад
Can you run an air conditioner off solar panels? Of course you can!

Комментарии

  • @bigjoker4u
    @bigjoker4u День назад

    thank you im gonna check mine now

  • @drpainlesss
    @drpainlesss 17 дней назад

    I have same situation with egolf lithium cells. Any ideas how to revive them? Some sit on 1.2v

    • @NoelBarlau
      @NoelBarlau 17 дней назад

      All you can do is try to put them on a constant voltage constant current power supply and see if they come back to life. There are no special tricks. Sorry.

  • @sposatoas258
    @sposatoas258 19 дней назад

    How do you still feel about?

    • @NoelBarlau
      @NoelBarlau 19 дней назад

      @@sposatoas258 Still love it. It was money well spent.

  • @easy10
    @easy10 19 дней назад

    Actually prefer these smaller one. Stepped down from a larger generator to the Wen 4000. It meets the advertised 7 hours on 2 gallons. Not so much saving money, just don't like to store that much fuel.

  • @OSOForjasCA
    @OSOForjasCA Месяц назад

    Pure Gold!🤩

  • @Gubers
    @Gubers Месяц назад

    Wen is a great brand. They are a US company that has been around since the 60's. They may use Chinese sourced parts in some products, but they do their due diligence and design most of their products in-house. No different than Apple or whatever other company that sources labor and parts from other countries but designs it in-house. I find it odd that so many people think Wen itself is a Chinese company. I guess because they make affordable products and the name sounds Chinese? Funny thing is, most of the competing "premium" brand products use the same sourcing tactics. Champion for example which is kind of a premium generator brand-name actually makes almost identical generators to some of Wen's models. Same engines and all. but you pay a premium for them for some reason. These Wen generators are a fantastic deal.

    • @NoelBarlau
      @NoelBarlau Месяц назад

      @@Gubers To be fair, the name does sound Asian. There's a character in Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld series of books named Wen the Eternally Surprised, who is from the equivalent of Asia on the Discworld map.

    • @Gubers
      @Gubers Месяц назад

      @@NoelBarlau I have read that entire series! Great books! Wen is indeed a Chinese surname meaning "warm". Google FTW haha.

  • @Keith_Benoit
    @Keith_Benoit 2 месяца назад

    I know this is a old video. Could i get a few reference dimensions on the dresser attachment parts ? diameter, length etc. Looking to make my own set. thanks. feel free to contact me through my email in my profile

    • @NoelBarlau
      @NoelBarlau 2 месяца назад

      The parts that attach it to the bed? Or other parts?

    • @Keith_Benoit
      @Keith_Benoit 2 месяца назад

      Both if you don't mind. Bed stuff looks pretty straight forward. What are the diameters and lengths of the shafts.

  • @740GLE
    @740GLE 2 месяца назад

    Measure the blade retention pin to the blade hole, my pin is 6mm, blade holes are 5mm, I’m left with a paper weight.

    • @jdjbondy
      @jdjbondy Месяц назад

      Install the pin the other way around

    • @740GLE
      @740GLE Месяц назад

      @@jdjbondycomplete brain fart on my end, I bought 18mm instead of 25mm blades. Stupid.

  • @ciannacoleman5125
    @ciannacoleman5125 2 месяца назад

    I find it funny I can ID the older ones from new by that bluish tinge the edges have

  • @seveng86sg
    @seveng86sg 2 месяца назад

    Does the inner wheel bearing need to have movement up and down or does it sit without movement beside round

    • @NoelBarlau
      @NoelBarlau 2 месяца назад

      Should have no movement outside of rotation.

    • @seveng86sg
      @seveng86sg 2 месяца назад

      @NoelBarlau my inner bearing is wobbly and my rotors are hitting my caliper bracket im guessing its the bearing causing problom thanks

  • @hktmc300
    @hktmc300 2 месяца назад

    Hi, what is the Sta-Bil that you added to the gas? Is it the 360 Protection Ethanol Treatment and Stabilizer? Do you add Sta-Bil every time you refuel the gas or only the first time running the generator? And about the Lucas break-in oil, after the engine is broken in, do you still use this oil or do you change to a different oil? If change to a different oil, what brand and type of oil? And how many hours do you need to run to consider that the engine is broken-in? thank you.

    • @NoelBarlau
      @NoelBarlau 2 месяца назад

      Lots of great questions here. I only run non-ethanol gas whenever possible, so I just use the standard red Sta-Bil in that. I put it in every 5-gallon can of gas each time I fill them up so they're always ready to go. I've found non-ethanol gas with stabilizer will last over a year if stored properly in a well-sealed container. If you're going to be running the generator a lot and the fuel won't be stored long-term, then you can skip the stabilizer entirely. I consider break-in to be complete at 50 hours, but there's no hard number on that. After your own personal break-in period you can switch to full synthetic of whatever weight is recommended by the manufacturer. I look at it as if the wear stops as soon as you put in the synthetic oil, so you want a good long break-in period to ensure proper seating of the piston rings.

  • @hktmc300
    @hktmc300 2 месяца назад

    Hi I just bought one brand new. Do I need to break in the engine? What kind of oil should I use. What brand and type of oil? Also, should I use regular gas or premium gas? Thank you

    • @NoelBarlau
      @NoelBarlau 2 месяца назад

      I have another video which covers all this. It's called OCD break in procedure. And you should try to use non-ethanol gas if possible.

    • @hktmc300
      @hktmc300 2 месяца назад

      Got it. I'll check out your other video. Thank you

  • @hktmc300
    @hktmc300 2 месяца назад

    how's the quality and performance of this generator after 2 years? Any issues?

    • @NoelBarlau
      @NoelBarlau 2 месяца назад

      Still running great, starts on the first pull every time. Granted, it doesn't get used very much, but it has been on a few camping trips and was used to charge a battery bank to power an inverter overnight. I have zero complaints regardless of how cheap it was when I bought it. I'd honestly take it over a Honda EU2000i, but not the EU2200i. But for the price, it's amazing.

  • @hktmc300
    @hktmc300 2 месяца назад

    how to do you know when gas is running low?

    • @NoelBarlau
      @NoelBarlau 2 месяца назад

      It generally surges a few times and then stops running.

  • @coloradosean2005
    @coloradosean2005 3 месяца назад

    Got mine together. Skookum as frig. I am going to peen the screws over once I make sure I don't need to take it apart again.

    • @johnnyp5573
      @johnnyp5573 2 месяца назад

      Great idea. I used mine for carpet cutting and they loosened up on me. Thinking about loctite

    • @jcoul1sc
      @jcoul1sc 2 месяца назад

      Good idea but will stainless peen over

    • @jcoul1sc
      @jcoul1sc 2 месяца назад

      ​@@johnnyp5573I used cheap blue thread lock. Works fine

  • @michaelmcelwain2053
    @michaelmcelwain2053 3 месяца назад

    Awesome no nonsense review. Looking at the HD model with Koehler engine. $ 9000 ish

  • @rhettlowe6618
    @rhettlowe6618 3 месяца назад

    I have a generator with this engine. So confused on how to wire it

  • @donclark7239
    @donclark7239 3 месяца назад

    I don’t know why they would pack the hub with grease on this trailer. Pack the bearings and shoot a few pumps of grease in. If it was a boat trailer submerged in water then u would want the grease pressure to keep water out. Had a quad trailer and bearings were still good from factory after ten years. Boat trailers I Repack every season

  • @nathanielking4464
    @nathanielking4464 3 месяца назад

    You can relube using the fitting if done right. They must have used a power grease gun or air and or not rotated tires. Great video and insight though. Always good to inspect and do manually

    • @MrMotoMoto-db3do
      @MrMotoMoto-db3do 2 месяца назад

      True words (Slow motion)when pressing the handle on the grease gun. And turn the wheel about two turns per full grease gun pump.

  • @larrys7998
    @larrys7998 4 месяца назад

    Are you still happy with the Maverick and any issues with it ? Thinking very hard about the 2024 Maverick HD for $7900 !

    • @NoelBarlau
      @NoelBarlau 4 месяца назад

      Yep, completely happy and no issues to report. Take comfort in knowing you're purchasing a solid machine.

    • @larrys7998
      @larrys7998 4 месяца назад

      @@NoelBarlau Thanks Noel !

    • @NoelBarlau
      @NoelBarlau 4 месяца назад

      @@larrys7998 You are very welcome. I really should be getting a commission from Bad Boy for this, but I'm not. ;)

    • @larrys7998
      @larrys7998 4 месяца назад

      @@NoelBarlau 😂

    • @user-gr6by1fv4w
      @user-gr6by1fv4w 3 месяца назад

      WOW! You're getting a heck of a deal if it's an HD for $7900!

  • @samehdarawshi3537
    @samehdarawshi3537 4 месяца назад

    I have something similar but batteries show full voltage..problem is on load they turn from 78 volts to 62 volts...wondering if any recommended method to get them refreshed and regain their power. I have a professional hf7 charger 72 volts 30 amps if that helps. Thanks

    • @NoelBarlau
      @NoelBarlau 4 месяца назад

      Unfortunately, I haven't heard of a method to "refresh" LFP cells. It seems that once their capacity is diminished, it's gone forever.

    • @samehdarawshi3537
      @samehdarawshi3537 4 месяца назад

      Thank you

  • @andyhamilton8940
    @andyhamilton8940 5 месяцев назад

    Mine dies when I put a load on while in eco mode but can handle load fine in eco off mode. Switch seems to work as it idle up and back down with no load when I witch it back and forth?

  • @SebSar-ef4zj
    @SebSar-ef4zj 5 месяцев назад

    What a professional tractor operator !!!!!

    • @henrydillshaw3442
      @henrydillshaw3442 Месяц назад

      I see the sarcasms now lmao

    • @SebSar-ef4zj
      @SebSar-ef4zj Месяц назад

      @@henrydillshaw3442 Did not mean to be sarcastic , my apologies sir .

    • @henrydillshaw3442
      @henrydillshaw3442 Месяц назад

      @@SebSar-ef4zj had to actually watch the video first lmao

    • @SebSar-ef4zj
      @SebSar-ef4zj Месяц назад

      @@henrydillshaw3442 we're cool now. No worries.

  • @donnalindsey611
    @donnalindsey611 5 месяцев назад

    😒

  • @colekiely3865
    @colekiely3865 5 месяцев назад

    Had blown seals on my 5200lbs dextar axles, right front left rear, glad i did it and never using the zerk

  • @markchewning9880
    @markchewning9880 5 месяцев назад

    Love my Maverick. I mow 8 acres of field and keep it looking good. Cuts everything in my field and small trees on the edge.

  • @robbypro3370
    @robbypro3370 6 месяцев назад

    Because china pays 2 dollars a day. But we are the oppressors in the world. Ya, ok democrats.

  • @bottmar1
    @bottmar1 6 месяцев назад

    Completely filling the whole hub full of grease is not good for any axle style. Spinning the wheel during greaseing will not blow the seal out nor push it out. Too much grease in the hub so full and leaving no pocket of air space for grease exspansion is what will push a seal or actually rip the rubber apart. This happens in vehicle axle housings where the housing breather gets plugged. Just plain do NOT fill axle hub full of grease and do not leave "end play" as so many so called repair suggestions state. Leaving end play allows the weight that is being supported by the bearing to concentrate on fewer bearing rollers. No end play assures weight is distributed more evenly among more rollers due to the tapered design of the roller style bearings. After packing bearings for 54 years and having NO bearing failures due to no so called necessary end play. ALL trailer axles come out with excessive free play and not enough grease. Guess what? Bearing failure! None of my trailers have bearing failure even after twenty five years.

  • @stibbs11
    @stibbs11 6 месяцев назад

    Misleading name to the video.

  • @stibbs11
    @stibbs11 6 месяцев назад

    Misleading name to the video.

  • @ScottGriggs
    @ScottGriggs 7 месяцев назад

    Did you prepare the Fetzer valve with some 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads? If that doesn't do it I'd check the bypass line. 😀

  • @borodave7
    @borodave7 7 месяцев назад

    Anyone know where to buy a generator head like the one here? Looking for 4 pole, 1800 rpm head in the 3-4kw range

    • @NoelBarlau
      @NoelBarlau 7 месяцев назад

      Try Central Georgia Generator in Griffin, GA.

    • @borodave7
      @borodave7 7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for quick reply! The smallest they have is 8.2kw. I might change the pulley and experiment with a 3600 rpm head @@NoelBarlau

  • @fcbrants
    @fcbrants 7 месяцев назад

    Well done, James (AZ Expert) would be proud :) Bye now, I'm off to the store to buy a grinder!

  • @ItCantRainForever2
    @ItCantRainForever2 7 месяцев назад

    PYREX = good and pyrex = cheap

  • @bhaktapeter3501
    @bhaktapeter3501 7 месяцев назад

    Amazing hammer control that guy has

  • @AnnetteVanDerWall-ph8kc
    @AnnetteVanDerWall-ph8kc 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you

  • @user-qu2tm5pu1f
    @user-qu2tm5pu1f 7 месяцев назад

    Noel, are you selling this one?

  • @nvrdwn3140
    @nvrdwn3140 8 месяцев назад

    Gravely zt HD has 3100

  • @carelludeke1013
    @carelludeke1013 8 месяцев назад

    Need a top gasket for this

  • @Jennifer-007
    @Jennifer-007 8 месяцев назад

    They’re called ‘pads’ when it’s a disk break system (with rotors and calipers), those are shoes and trust me, I may be a girl but we know our shoes 🤣

  • @sugarpuddin
    @sugarpuddin 8 месяцев назад

    The Wen looks identical to Champion!

  • @jameswest685
    @jameswest685 9 месяцев назад

    Look at my phone, not the teacher. Brilliant!

  • @mikesbarn1858
    @mikesbarn1858 10 месяцев назад

    I have a 2020 60” elite with electric deck lift. Once I worked out the bugs in it it’s been great.

  • @meseahunt
    @meseahunt 10 месяцев назад

    very good informative video!! this is my next project, where did you buy all the parts/did ya shop around? did you call lippert to get all the part#'s first?? thanks for any response in advance 🤠

  • @bostonguy1077
    @bostonguy1077 10 месяцев назад

    Thats datura

  • @alexhavener6882
    @alexhavener6882 10 месяцев назад

    Can you add the link for the ngk spark plug?

  • @johnc1486
    @johnc1486 10 месяцев назад

    Great! video. Still waiting for my Wen to get here. For the 1st three oil changes, are you using the break in oil each time? at what point in running time and metal free results do you start using synthetic oil? Thanks

    • @NoelBarlau
      @NoelBarlau 10 месяцев назад

      I used the break in oil all the way to 50 hours, then switched to full synthetic. I like to think of it as choosing the time you want your engine to stop wearing in, which for me I arbitrarily chose 50 hours. You can choose a higher hour if you wish, but I'd use conventional oil after the 50 hour oil change instead of break in oil.

    • @johnc1486
      @johnc1486 10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the quick reply.

  • @coanth
    @coanth 10 месяцев назад

    I bought one second hand. It looks like the original one you showed and says oven and microwave safe but the font looks like the fake one so I’m conflicted.

  • @guycobham4978
    @guycobham4978 10 месяцев назад

    I never lube the Ez lube. What is the point of filling up the center of the hub, and risk blowing a seal which is what we found when we bought our trailer used. Now, yearly we inspect, then pack inner and outer bearing bearings replace seals adjust brakes and we are good to go.

  • @kevinbourland2332
    @kevinbourland2332 11 месяцев назад

    Noel. Thanks so much for putting this together. I just set mine up and watching your video along with the process was a great help. Appreciate it big time!

    • @NoelBarlau
      @NoelBarlau 11 месяцев назад

      I'm so glad you found it useful. When I make things like this I know the audience will be small, but if it helps just one person it was worth it. Thanks for saying so!