Poolman's Account Talk

[poolman]

I'll post these pictures later. Another neighbor called and needs help so off I go for awhile.

 

[Buster]

If you're tired of anemic, one-lung snow blowers with their slipping drive belts, you might consider Kai Grundt's V8 snow blower which raises the bar on the traditional snow blower in every respect. With electric start, electric block heater, antifreeze heater and eight cylinders, it has no drive belts to freeze up and you'll never get bored with the job as the 454 cubic inch big block Chevrolet V8 produces 412 horsepower, 430 foot pounds of torque and can throw snow 50 feet at just 3500 rpm.

Nor will you get cold as the machine has been ingeniously designed to route the engine coolant through the handle bars, with the rear mounted, enclosed radiator keeping the operator nice and cozy.

Maneuvering the massive beast (it has a total wet weight of 912 lbs) is a breeze thanks to the hydraulic-drive 4WD skid steer on independent walking beams which offers a zero turning radius. It's also as fast as you like, with an infinitely adjustable speed range on the drive wheels via dash mounted flow control. At the opposite end of the scale, it has more than enough torque to pull your car out of the ditch before the hydraulic motors stall!

Adding to the well-balanced feel of the unit, just 15 pounds of down force on the handlebars will lift the auger blade off the ground in order to climb stairs/walkways for ease of snow removal. Safety has and continues to be paramount with spring return to centre "fail safe" type directional controls with emergency stop and tether cords.

Safety is one of the key theme, with a flashing blue light (as required by law in many areas) being the least of the safety features. No-one will fail to hear you with those twin throaty exhausts, which come standard with 92 decibels at the controls, though if the rumble of a V8 exhaust is music to your ears, you can obviously go much louder. Even at the standard baffling, hearing protection is strongly suggested.

The powerful yard machine lights and a dashboard with backlit gauges complete the package to ease the burden of this normally reviled task. The custom 42 inch, two stage auger has a Chevrolet 10 bolt truck differential with spool and a centrifugal auger clutch with shear pin protection, further adding to the image of this "automotive theme blower." As each unit is custom-built, optional extras for the snow blower are both diverse and outrageous as the base unit - there is unlimited auger choices from single to multi stage designs and various motor combinations to suit the religious preferences of the customer (Chevy, Dodge Hemi, Ford) and such exotica as a V-10 or a diesel engine or remote starting can be accommodated. And if, after a while, you feel you've outgrown the 400 horses, this particular engine is well catered for in the performance modification area, with Lunati camshaft, Milodon Gear drive, Holley and Edelbrock components to name a few, and there's always the fuel injection option too, if you feel you need to throw the snow out of the county or ensure your seat in the "neighborhood blower blingster hall of fame."

 

[KevinD]

I'll post these pictures later. Another neighbor called and needs help so off I go for awhile.

You're a good neighbor, Poolman.

 

[poolman]

This is the first time using photobucket. I created a little slide show.

Federal Government is closed in the Washington Metropolitan Area Tomorrow. You gotta love the snow when that happens.

Thanks KevinD, I try anyone especially neighbors if I can. The Neighbor behind me had me Snow Blow her 200 foot Driveway. I would not charge her but she insisted I take the 40.00 dollars she handed me.

Buster, I think I will pass on that Beast of a Snow Blower. That thing is pretty wild looking though.

http://s910.photobucket.com/albums/ac302/Poolfixer/?action=view&current=16b6a138.pbw&t=1265588882

 

[CrabClaw]

Thanks for the pics Poolman! Be safe and enjoy your day off

 

[poolman]

Thanks for the pics Poolman! Be safe and enjoy your day off

Thanks CrabClaw.

Interesting Video.

http://www.veoh.com/browse/videos/category/educational_and_howto/watch/v19724508shETS3FY#watch%3Dv19782320APmB6Me9

 

[grandma]

Poolman:This is the first time using photobucket. I created a little slide show.

thanx for the slideshow! The scenery is beautiful!
My son is north of you at Leesburg - the amt of snow on his street was about 38'', I think - it is up to the mailboxes - pathway of shoveling
(yeah - s h o v e l i ng!!)
...looks like cave walks...
He looked like he was enjoying it - I hope he feels that way this evening and tomorrow!!
I am going to try putting his pcitures into my Photoshop - the only thing is, when he sent them they are Enormous - bigger than my monitor screen -

Keep that snow-blower in good repair!!!:laugh:

 

[poolman]

thanx for the slideshow! The scenery is beautiful!
My son is north of you at Leesburg - the amt of snow on his street was about 38'', I think - it is up to the mailboxes - pathway of shoveling
(yeah - s h o v e l i ng!!)
...looks like cave walks...
He looked like he was enjoying it - I hope he feels that way this evening and tomorrow!!
I am going to try putting his pictures into my Photoshop - the only thing is, when he sent them they are Enormous - bigger than my monitor screen -

Keep that snow-blower in good repair!!!:laugh:

Thanks Grandma,

I changed the oil in the snow blower yesterday after I used it. Also cleaned the spark plug and checked gap. All is good and I don't know what I would have done without it.

My back could not take getting out there and shoveling. You son either does not need a blower where he lives or maybe he is trying to save money but it is not worth it on your back to shovel this much snow.

It looks like we are having a slow stagnant day in the markets today and that is ok by me.

 

[grandma]

My back could not take getting out there and shoveling. You son either does not need a blower where he lives or maybe he is trying to save money but it is not worth it on your back to shovel this much snow.

It may be more of a case of being a single parent and a public school employee!

 

[grandma]

now I have a question: I put these pictures in as attachments,
so why did they print out in the thread instead of being hidden, with the need to click on the attatchment notice - which was my intent?

If the Moderator can change this, please do so - then anyone who does not wish to look, doesn't have to...

Sorry about inflating your site, poolman! None of the mods are on line at the moment - (unless they are dressed in RED !!)

 

[Mcqlives]

It looks like we are having a slow stagnant day in the markets today and that is ok by me.

The last hour was a flush! I am now reconsidering the 1030 mark as a buy in point and am eye balling the 1013 as a minimum buy in point. The only problem I have with this is how long it will take to get there. If it falls fast I can buy in and make some money on a run back up to 1100ish before another fall. If it falls slow this is good in the long run but that means that I may not have a chance to make any extra change this month (1 move left).

Good luck to you!!!

 

[Steadygain]

with the need to click on the attatchment notice - which was my intent?

If the Moderator can change this, please do so - then anyone who does not wish to look, doesn't have to...

Tom, and Mods --

PLEASE -- I honestly beg you 'Do Not change it'

She is just being humble ....


These exchanges (pictures and all) -- are a thousand times better than the hopeless Markets and the constant political bashing.

More than anything else this is what makes the place worthwhile and really connects us with each other.

My best to Poolman and Grandma's son and to all the others around the country having to deal with the hardships mother nature can bring.


On that -- have a great night everyone

 

[poolman]

now I have a question: I put these pictures in as attachments,
so why did they print out in the thread instead of being hidden, with the need to click on the attachment notice - which was my intent?

If the Moderator can change this, please do so - then anyone who does not wish to look, doesn't have to...

Sorry about inflating your site, poolman! None of the mods are on line at the moment - (unless they are dressed in RED !!)

Grandma,

There is no need to change anything. I welcome the Pictures. All is Good. And also Thank you so much for putting the Pictures on Display. Wow, That is allot of snow.

I don't know if anyone has heard but WTOP has just announced another

10

To

20 inches of additional snow Accumulation starting tomorrow at Noon.

There is still no Word on whether the Federal Government will have work tomorrow in this area. I've been out on the roads and they are Horrible still.

 

[poolman]

I would have had these Videos out earlier but I have been busy getting ready for the next snow storm which should start around noon tomorrow. They are calling for another 10 to 20 inches of snow. Me and a bunch of people I know are getting down right sick of this snow. I made a path down to my shed and got my 8000 watt Generator of course out of the very back of the shed into my Garage tonight. I changed the oil in it and cleaned the spark plug and filled it with Gas. This time if we have a power outage I will plug the Generator in.

The Federal Goverment for the Washington Metropolitan area is closed for tomorrow. This is the First time the Goverment has shut down for two day's in a row since my Wife started working for the Goverment 23 years ago. Pretty Amazing when you think about it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xgBPkGtpHQ&feature=sub

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6wHun51GRY&feature=sub

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG0or-uZCuk&feature=sub

 

[JTH]

It's pretty amazing when you think about it. I'm glad to see you've made some preparations, nothing more handy then a generator, it can make all the difference. Hopefully you have a siphon, incase you need to square away some extra gas.

 

[nasa1974]

Buster, that snow blower was awsome. I had to pass it along to some friends. I know one or two that would love to own one.
Grandma, nice pics, thanks.
Poolman, your account is always informative. Thank you.

 

[nasa1974]

Hunker down folks more white stuff on the way. I know most of you are not use to that much snow. Kind of becomes old hat here in the Cleveland area. I will have to dig out some of my old weather data and pictures from last year. We had so much snow that I had to take the snow blower into the back yard so we could let the dog out. Good luck everyone. Stay safe.

 

[poolman]

Thanks JTH and Nasa,

I'm about as prepared as I can be for the Arrival of more snow. So far nothing has started but it won't be long. I have 6.5 gallons (FULL) in the Generator and 2 Five gallon cans full. I also filled my Van which holds 33 Gallons of Fuel in case I need to siphon from that. I will get some more pictures during the event and post them probably tomorrow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9PNekDi3y0&feature=sub

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGPNXAhslHs&feature=sub

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqC46x6RcUk&feature=sub

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM1vPd62LdY&feature=sub

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd3kTnu-fbY&feature=sub

 

[WorkFE]

It just finished rolling through our area Poolman. Only 5 inches for us but thats more than we are used to. Now we are getting ready for plummeting temperatures so everything will be nice and icey tomorrow. YEAH

 

[poolman]

It just finished rolling through our area Poolman. Only 5 inches for us but thats more than we are used to. Now we are getting ready for plummeting temperatures so everything will be nice and icey tomorrow. YEAH

Yea, I hate the Ice. Well I know 1 thing that will be booming around here and that's the Body Repair Shops. Lot's and Lot's of Accidents.