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  1. most sprinkler valves are 24 volts. They have very low tolerance for debris. Valvehead assembly must be mounted in a semi dry location they are not submersible. All are doable just a few things to keep in mind as you plan. Art
  2. Cliff if you really want to test out and find your filter level you can...... Purchase a fish 2 to 4 lbs from the market and take it fishing with you. Take the fish and hook it in the back and hang it off the back of the boat at different levels under the transducer. (Do the same thing with a stick) and tune out the sensitivity till it shows Blue which is a weak return (Red is medium and yellow is the strongest). You at times if you are lucky will find a thermocline if that happens tune the sonar till the line is faint you have found the setting that picks up water that is slightly denser than warm water above. With the HD you have the ability to use the auto sensitivity mode and still tune the sensitivity up or down. If you have an area were it is a know bottom (hard) you can adjust the sensitivity to go from a heavy yellow band to a thin one then as you move about if you lose the hard bottom you will get a blue return for weeds or sediment keeping you easily on a weedline edge.As far as seeing fish near the bottom remember that you are seeing the return of a circle depending on the depth a large circle. That means that if you have a rock sticking up that enters into the cone that is above the fish it will show up before the fish does till it leaves the cone. I look for a weaker return on the bottom colors after tuning it out to a thin yellow line.This setting will usually give you a yellow bottom a red weed and a blue fish. Take all of this with a grain of salt a fish can also look like a weed in color but it will form an arch instead of a line. Art
  3. If you want to get the unit set up correctly and have a decent chance at seeing what it can do.... Put the unit on demo in the driveway with all of the leads connected. You can then tune up all of the options and color with ease. The contrast and signal settings can be dialed in and will get you a clean starting point because out of the box it is really poorly tuned. Then go to the water and find a buoy or known structure and pass over it tuning till you can see the block and anchor chain that is holding it. Use the unit in split screen lss-1 and 200 khz and tune the 200 till you get a blip on the screen in both windows. You can then adjust the lss-1 till you get the clearer picture of the chain and block. Dont forget to cycle between 800 and 455 so you can see the difference on the returns. Both have an advantage it seems the 800 is better for down scan and the 455 for side scan in my opinion. The buttons and menus will just take time to learn. Art
  4. If you want to test it you can tape the transducer on the hull location and then put enough water in the bottom to submerge the face of it. The signal you get will be equal to the one if it was bonded in place. Art
  5. JPD you are correct bud.The hull temp is slow to respond and you also get thermal heat from any electronics or motor. Art
  6. Looks like a great place to be. I wish the U.S. and Cuba would make nice so I can meet you their someday. Art
  7. Some of the best catfishing in the area are from the Potomac river. Hope this helps. Art
  8. Your well should definitely NOT be used for drinking. If you have bug bits and organic contaminants. The Brita is not a organic filtration system and the U.V. will not sterilize organic matter. One of the criteria for U.V. to eliminate bacteria is a clean water source without colloids (fine sediment)and low mineral content. High sulfur and iron can both be removed with the correct systems but they will cost you some what to install. The main reason for well casings is to make the water seep past the organic stage of the aquifer and then filter thru the surrounding inert soil it also promotes the water source to rise from below. It is important to also make sure that you have a good well head seal to keep the bugs, organics from getting into the water table. It takes one mouse/mole to send you all to the hospital even though you are not drinking it. I would encourage you to have a professional test the waters condition both mineral and contaminates and then have a system designed for it.While it seems like an unneeded cost now when you can turn on the tap and drink it you will be safer and happier I am sure. Art
  9. While it seems unfair on one hand if the insurance company does not have more money coming in than going out it will close then no one has insurance. I have 2 term life policies, health,2 motorcycles,4 autos,a boat and 2 million in business insurance all so I can sleep at night. Their seems not to be an answer that takes the sting out of your troubles but I hope you can get the insurance you need for your peace of mind. Art
  10. With patients I was able to get the set from 2 different sources and it was only 1450.oo. The old 575 is going to the smaller boat and the smaller boat unit Black and white sounder Garmin is going to a friend who doesn't have a unit. With this unit making 2 boats and a friend happy it seems pretty reasonable. Art
  11. I had the big boat hauled today so I could finish installing the transducers.I got it all wired up and it was off to play with it. I must say it is a really powerful fishing tool. I went out to 4 ft of water and turned on the sidescan and set it off to scan 30 ft left and right. I was able to see clearly rocks, weeds and navigation pilings. The bait fish did not show up or I haven't found out what they look like yet.I then went out to deeper water and set up for bottom scanning. I was using the 200 khz on the sonar and 800 khz on the lss-1 unit. The difference once set up is amazing. The 800 looks more like an x ray than a sonar unit. The sonar would show a small red bump and the sounder would show a small hump/rock. In the water column the red blips would show up as ghost shadows either tight as a fish or gapping as a bait ball. I still have alot to learn but after 1 1/2 hrs it looks like a tool that is very useful for anyone who fishes in water that is usually over 20 ft. Art
  12. Ding ding ding we have a winner!!! Thanks when they refreshed the site it got lost in the shuffle. Besides you never know when you might need a good blackmail picture. Art
  13. Does anyone have the picture of one of the mod's in a dress??? I can't find it. Art
  14. I have found that 7:1 very useful when crankin for predator fish while 5:1 good for baitfishing. Both ratios have the power needed to haul in 50 lb cats both quality reels have lasted me for 4 years now and counting. Art
  15. aplumma

    OFN

    Yup OFC is a family place after all. Art
  16. aplumma

    OFN

    If that blows your mind hows about this. I live in a small place called Hamilton Virginia USA and I come to find out my next door neighbor is also a member of OFC.....small world eh? Art
  17. I am using mozilla with no issues. The only add I get is in the header and if I am not logged in then the 2nd post is an ad. You can P.M. Rick with the info on your computer so he can see what the issue is. Art
  18. So you wish to challenge me to a beer drinking contest??? O wait I don't drink often never mind. Hows about a game of roe sham boe instead? Art
  19. It's a tiller so I will start the bidding at $1.00.
  20. I come here for the advertisements and the free beer. Art
  21. I sure wish y'all would keep your cold weather up North were it belongs I went from 85F to 42F in less than 6 hours. Art
  22. a small can filled with sand and then a little gas works in a survivor type situation. Legal statement this can kill you. Art
  23. naw Daves so short they would be at a respectable height. Now if Roy gets his picture.... then it would be a different story. Art
  24. What no one has taken their girlfriend/wife to Subway for lunch and then taken a picture of their girlfriend/wife kissing Dave? Ya,ll are slipping. Art
  25. It seems Dave needs to eat a little more he looks kind of thin from the side. If you decide to take Joe up on his idea I think the Southern Contingency should be entered automatically. Art
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