Dish Aiming
I use a portable tripod for my Directv dish. I like the tripod because sometimes the signal is blocked at the rig by trees and I can move the dish to a clear spot. I move every few days and need an expedient way to aim the dish.
Preferred set up option - set up the dish next to the rig where I can see the TV screen through an open window. Quick and easy
For those times when I have to set up away from the rig, I use FaceTime. I connect my computer to the net using my phones hot spot. I set up the computer where it can see the TV screen.
I then set up a Face Time connection between my computer and phone.
I can now see the signal strength bars and adjust the dish for maximum signal strength.
Success
A Discrete Litter Box
I wanted the cat's litter box to be out of sight. I like the ones that are in the bay, but I had no easy way to create a passage into a bay.
I decided to use the storage space under my closet next to the water heater.
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I took off the front access panel |
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I added a panel |
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Just the right width for the litter box and I still have some storage |
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Litter box in place |
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I created a new front panel with a door
so I can access the litter box for cleaning |
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A cat size entrance. |
I had no problem getting Tango to use the litter box. It is a great solution for an unsightly thing.
Forgot to Turn the H2O Heater Off Again?
I
don't leave my water heater on 24/7. I heat the water in the morning, then turn
it off. The water remains hot to warm through out the day.
When
you turn the heater on a large red light comes on and stays on until the burner
lights. Then it goes out. I found that frequently I would forget to turn the
heater off after it had heated the water. There was no light to indicate it was
on. I know, I could look at the position of the on off switch, but being absent
minded I would forget.
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The burner is trying to light |
I
got a 12 LED light at Radio Shack. I drilled a small hole to mount it next to
the switch. By trial and error I found the two connections I needed so it would
glow when the heater was on.
Much
better. The little red light is a great reminder that the heater is on. No more leaving the water heater on all night.
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The water heater is on. |
Hardwired Black Tank Washer
I wanted an easy way to flush the black tank. I used a
Tornado tank washer, one of those springy hoses, 4 inch PVC pipe,
Plumbing Goop and a few odds and ends.
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Will stick to the black tank. |
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What you need |
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Drill a hole for the hose's male end to fit through |
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Add a female to female coupler.
It prevents the hose from slipping back through the hole. |
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Make or buy a short hose to connect the tank washer. |
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Position the PVC so the cargo door prevents the hose
from coming out the open end of the PVC pipe.
|
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Install the washer in the best position to spray the sensors.
How to |
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Easy Peasy, pull out the hose, hook to a faucet and add water. |
Mood Lighting
I wanted some indirect lighting for watching TV. There is a recessed space on top of the valances where I put 12 volt LED strip lights. I bought them at Ikea. They came with a 110 converter that I cut off.
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Lights and switch in place. |
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I had to run the wiring around the bed's gear track. |
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I got power from the map light. |
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The lighting is softer than it appears in the photo.
The LEDs cast a present warm light for watching TV. |
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