R Scott

Septic companies have radio locator “pills” that they flush then track.

It will cost you extra, but if you call and let them know what’s up, the septic company usually doesn’t charge a lot extra above the general pumping fee.

William, that was my idea—set the pot inside a cooler and use the immersion heater in clean water.

Have you looked at sous vide cookers? Fairly low power, extremely accurate temperature control, and will hold temp like a hay box if you insulate it well.

The old order Amish near my old house used reel mowers, they had a guy that specialized in sharpening and repair. He had jig/machine that would keep the angle right and grinder even to get it true.

Rotation breaks disease cycles, BUT… it also breaks mycorrhizae and other beneficial cycles. Which is a bigger threat or benefit depends on your situation.

Monoculture became a necessary convenience for agriculture.  Some large ag farmers are going away from it, sort of. They are stagger planting or skip-row plant cover crops or companion crops to get diversity but enough difference in maturity by timing to still mechanically harvest at least the main cash crop.

AWESOME!!!

It is also possible it’s shutting off the ac because it thinks the engine is overheating. So fixing the one sensor could fix both problems.

Another possible issue with an ac that turns on and then shuts off immediately is if the electric cooling fan isn’t working. Check the fuse first.

Let’s see if this works….

Cob and plaster meet the fire resistance need.

The air barrier is the tough one for natural materials. Most of the other issues can be addressed by methods more than materials.

Barbara Simoes wrote:I asked the plumber about it.  He didn't seem to think that metal was a good solution.  He suggested that I just run the cold water while draining something like that.  That will require that I remember to do that because it is so ingrained in me not to waste water. You would think that plastic would not be "code" in a kitchen where dealing with boiling water is  a constant!  

R Scott wrote:Canning and pasta water are extremely bad for modern plumbing!  You can still get metal drain pipes but they will cost you. Might be worth it for a canning kitchen.

Boiling water is not a constant in an “average” kitchen anymore, and only a few cups at a time when it does happen.

Another option if you have the space is to close the drain and leave the water in the sink until it is cool enough to reach in and open the drain. Not a great option in the summer.