R-pod Owners Forum : Black fly season has started http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Black fly season has started Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 19:01:10 +0000 Fri, 20 May 2016 21:42:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7962 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Black fly season has started : Gotto make the You Tube video... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75518#75518 Author: fwunder
Subject: 7962
Posted: 20 May 2016 at 9:42pm

Gotto make the You Tube video and blow something up to make it really successful. Hmmmm.

I got a potato canon in basement. I got my new Flux Capacitor rust remover that removes rust and produces hydrogen gas! Potato Cannon => hydrogen gas!

If I can get Techntrek to hold the camera, this could be big!

fred
]]> Fri, 20 May 2016 21:42:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75518#75518 Black fly season has started : You are on to something big he... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75515#75515 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7962
Posted: 20 May 2016 at 9:17pm

You are on to something big here.........................could lead to franchises!!]]> Fri, 20 May 2016 21:17:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75515#75515 Black fly season has started : OK Leo, results are in. I took... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75512#75512 Author: fwunder
Subject: 7962
Posted: 20 May 2016 at 8:58pm

OK Leo, results are in. I took them out of my Flux Capacitor tank earlier and decided to put them in a vinegar bath to see what that would do. Not much, but they are definitely cleaner than they were when I started. I used a toothbrush and baking soda to remove the acid from the vinegar. The tank did take off a bit of the metal paint skin on the one plug.

I will give them both a go on Squam Lake in July and post the results! In the meantime, now I got neighbors bringing me their rusty tools. Ha! Works great on mower blades!








]]> Fri, 20 May 2016 20:58:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75512#75512 Black fly season has started : Originally posted by Leo BMaybe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75447#75447 Author: fwunder
Subject: 7962
Posted: 19 May 2016 at 9:58pm

Originally posted by Leo B

Maybe add a couple of peas to the mixture!!
Beer soak .....................gotta love it!


Beer, electricity and pea. This sound dangerous...and painful!

So I lifted the lures out of the tank. They're cleaning up, but go a ways to go. Maybe because they got such a small surface area, they're taking longer. We need an electrical engineer to 'splain it to us. I'm not an EE even though I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express once.

fred
]]> Thu, 19 May 2016 21:58:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75447#75447 Black fly season has started : http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75446#75446 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7962
Posted: 19 May 2016 at 9:56pm

Ying YangApprove]]> Thu, 19 May 2016 21:56:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75446#75446 Black fly season has started : Originally posted by techntrekArrr-arrr-arrr... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75445#75445 Author: fwunder
Subject: 7962
Posted: 19 May 2016 at 9:53pm

Originally posted by techntrek

Arrr-arrr-arrr more power!  Need to build one big enough to hold my 93 Caprice.


This should do it, right?


]]> Thu, 19 May 2016 21:53:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75445#75445 Black fly season has started : Maybe add a couple of peas to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75443#75443 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7962
Posted: 19 May 2016 at 9:17pm

Maybe add a couple of peas to the mixture!!
Beer soak .....................gotta love it!
]]> Thu, 19 May 2016 21:17:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75443#75443 Black fly season has started : Arrr-arrr-arrr more power! Need... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75438#75438 Author: techntrek
Subject: 7962
Posted: 19 May 2016 at 8:07pm

Arrr-arrr-arrr more power!  Need to build one big enough to hold my 93 Caprice.]]> Thu, 19 May 2016 20:07:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75438#75438 Black fly season has started : Hey, that's a good idea Leo!Just... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75413#75413 Author: fwunder
Subject: 7962
Posted: 19 May 2016 at 3:13pm

Hey, that's a good idea Leo!

Just put a couple of plugs in the tank. Let's give them a 3-4 beer soak and see what happens!


]]> Thu, 19 May 2016 15:13:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75413#75413 Black fly season has started : Fred no worries! That is quite... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75405#75405 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7962
Posted: 19 May 2016 at 2:10pm

Fred no worries! That is quite a set up!! Work on rusty fish hooks? Need a smaller versionYing Yang]]> Thu, 19 May 2016 14:10:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75405#75405 Black fly season has started : Thanks Stephen. Where the heck... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75397#75397 Author: fwunder
Subject: 7962
Posted: 19 May 2016 at 11:40am

Thanks Stephen. Where the heck did I come up with Armour Hammer?

I kinda feel bad for hijacking Leo's thread, but maybe this might work for poaching trout? Tongue

Here's a closeup of the anode circuit and the result of leaving my Vise Grips in overnight. Wish I knew about this when I lived in salty South Florida!






]]> Thu, 19 May 2016 11:40:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75397#75397 Black fly season has started : Fred,Thanks. I have been thinking... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75396#75396 Author: StephenH
Subject: 7962
Posted: 19 May 2016 at 11:22am

Fred,

Thanks. I have been thinking from time to time about building a rust remover/flux capacitor. Now to find a bucket and do it. Your instructions are very clear. It looks like it will be easy to do.

p.s. It should read "Arm & Hammer," not "Armour Hammer" On the other hand, maybe you've come up with something to both clean (washing soda) and protect (Armor All) in one product. Ermm
]]> Thu, 19 May 2016 11:22:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75396#75396 Black fly season has started : Electrolytic Rust Remover.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75387#75387 Author: fwunder
Subject: 7962
Posted: 18 May 2016 at 10:45pm

Electrolytic Rust Remover. I'm guessing you got all the parts laying around 'cept for the re-bar.

5 gallon bucket.
8 pieces 12 inch rebar (about $1.10 a piece @ HD)
A couple of feet of Romex - take it apart.
Arm & Hammer Super washing Soda

Create a circuit around the top of the bucket by drilling holes and use the romex ground wire in small pieces to strap the re-bar (sacrificial anodes) to the sides of the bucket. Use more pieces of insulated romex to connect the anodes to each other.

Put enough water in bucket to cover whatever you are removing rust from. I just fill to about 5 gallons and add 1/3 cup (tablespoon/gal) washing soda to create electrolyte.

You are going to wire or clamp or put in metal basket the items you want to de-rust to create a cathode. I use picture hanging wire just tied to the item or to a metal clamp holding the item.

Now go find that old battery charger I know you got sitting around. Mine is an old Shumacher 10 amp charger. Hook positive to anode circuit (rebar) and negative to rusty circuit. I attach it to the picture hanging wire wrapped around a piece of wood. Don't let the rusty stuff touch the re-bar - it will create a short.

Turn the charger on.

It will probably start bubbling right away as the electrolysis begins, and the rust starts moving from the rusty stuff to the anodes. If you want to create a big bomb, you could try to capture the hydrogen from the bubbles. Otherwise, you might want to make sure there is a little ventilation.

It's self regulating, so leave the rusty stuff in and current running as long as you think it might take. Rusty antique pliers took about 3-4 hours. A rusted steel square took a couple of hours. My neglected vise grips are in for the night.

Remove, rinse and wipe or use wire brush to remove dirt and loose rust. Dry real good. I use heat gun. I use a light coat of 3-1 oil.

Here's a couple of items I did earlier today. Both were pretty badly rusted. Couldn't read the scale on the Stanley No. 20 or see the brass and the old pliers barely opened.

If you decide to use your swimming pool to de-rust your trailer frame or Datsun, you might need a bit more power.

Fun stuff!






]]> Wed, 18 May 2016 22:45:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75387#75387 Black fly season has started : Originally posted by fwunderSorry,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75379#75379 Author: techntrek
Subject: 7962
Posted: 18 May 2016 at 9:58pm

Originally posted by fwunder

 Sorry, I've been taking a break from peas. A pea break. 

bada-bing

Originally posted by fwunder



So...I decided to build a rust remover Flux Capacitor thing using my 20 year old Ship 'n Shore battery charger. Cleaning up my rusty tools. I'm sure it would remove the rust from any large military grade black fly weaponry. I'm thinking I will use the bathroom tub to clean up my WDH...when the wife is away.



fred

Ok, you need to explain this gadget.  Construction/usage?

Does it take your tools to October 21, 2015?
]]> Wed, 18 May 2016 21:58:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75379#75379 Black fly season has started : Black flies in our area, Traverse... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75378#75378 Author: jato
Subject: 7962
Posted: 18 May 2016 at 9:50pm

Black flies in our area, Traverse City and Kewadin usually last about 2 weeks, thankful it is a short season. As soon as they are gone, this year should be around Memorial Day weekend, the mosquitoes take their place!

In the UP the season is longer and the black flies more numerous, will find out when their season ends.  Will get back to you on that when I find out.
]]> Wed, 18 May 2016 21:50:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75378#75378 Black fly season has started : Ha! definitely a moose! Caught... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75377#75377 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7962
Posted: 18 May 2016 at 9:45pm

Ha! definitely a moose! Caught the limit (12) on brook trout! Most of them 10-14 inches. It's not like catching red drum, but will do until October ]]> Wed, 18 May 2016 21:45:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75377#75377 Black fly season has started : You sure that wasn't a Black... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75375#75375 Author: fwunder
Subject: 7962
Posted: 18 May 2016 at 9:30pm

You sure that wasn't a Black Fly trying to fool you? So what did you catch?

fred
]]> Wed, 18 May 2016 21:30:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75375#75375 Black fly season has started : Will have to try the permethrin... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75374#75374 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7962
Posted: 18 May 2016 at 9:19pm

Will have to try the permethrin too. Went fishing today and had to break out my trusty head net/gloves and long sleeve shirt. Makes it hot hiking the trout streams.
Came home tonight from the grand kids and had to stop and let a moose cross the road. It was a young one probably only 400 pounds or so, with a small rack.

]]> Wed, 18 May 2016 21:19:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75374#75374 Black fly season has started : Thanks we're at Lafayette... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75370#75370 Author: ronahue
Subject: 7962
Posted: 18 May 2016 at 8:53pm

Thanks we're at Lafayette campground in NH now headed to Quechee on Friday. No black flies here.]]> Wed, 18 May 2016 20:53:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75370#75370 Black fly season has started : Have you tried permethrin on... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75367#75367 Author: fwunder
Subject: 7962
Posted: 18 May 2016 at 8:41pm

Have you tried permethrin on your gear? Has worked well for me for skeeters and ticks. They say it works well for black flies, at least the ones that are smaller than a VW microbus.

fred
]]> Wed, 18 May 2016 20:41:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75367#75367 Black fly season has started : Originally posted by Leo BSad... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75365#75365 Author: fwunder
Subject: 7962
Posted: 18 May 2016 at 8:34pm

Originally posted by Leo B

Sad to report that black fly season has started here in Vermont. I was hoping Fred has a solution for this with his famous peas!!


Hey Leo!

Sorry, I've been taking a break from peas. A pea break.

So...I decided to build a rust remover Flux Capacitor thing using my 20 year old Ship 'n Shore battery charger. Cleaning up my rusty tools. I'm sure it would remove the rust from any large military grade black fly weaponry. I'm thinking I will use the bathroom tub to clean up my WDH...when the wife is away.



fred
]]> Wed, 18 May 2016 20:34:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75365#75365 Black fly season has started : Ron, that is a really great area!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75322#75322 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7962
Posted: 18 May 2016 at 8:47am

Ron, that is a really great area! I would bring deet and a bat...........some of them are pretty big Approve
some of the nights have been pretty chilly still..............low 40's to low 30's. Had snow on my van the other morning.
]]> Wed, 18 May 2016 08:47:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75322#75322 Black fly season has started : Originally posted by jatoHave... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75317#75317 Author: Guests
Subject: 7962
Posted: 18 May 2016 at 7:29am

Originally posted by jato

Have an old recipe from the UP of Michigan that works for black flies.  Buy a stick of camphor from your pharmacy/drugstore, put in a jar with olive oil and let it sit for 5 - 7 for the camphor to dissolve in the olive oil.  Rub in on your skin, you will be amazed.  I don't care for the smell of olive oil, but it sure beats getting eatin' alive by the black flies.



When is black fly season over up yonder in the U.P.?

I'd kind of like to get back up there sometime this year.

Thanks!]]> Wed, 18 May 2016 07:29:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75317#75317 Black fly season has started : Great just my luck we are headed... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75309#75309 Author: ronahue
Subject: 7962
Posted: 18 May 2016 at 6:53am

Great just my luck we are headed to Quechee Gorge State Park for the weekend. I better bring the 100% DEET.]]> Wed, 18 May 2016 06:53:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75309#75309 Black fly season has started : oops, that is 5 - 7 days http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75306#75306 Author: jato
Subject: 7962
Posted: 18 May 2016 at 5:31am

oops, that is 5 - 7 days]]> Wed, 18 May 2016 05:31:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75306#75306 Black fly season has started : Will definitely give it a try.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75278#75278 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7962
Posted: 17 May 2016 at 9:33pm

Will definitely give it a try. Thanks!!]]> Tue, 17 May 2016 21:33:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75278#75278 Black fly season has started : Have an old recipe from the UP... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75274#75274 Author: jato
Subject: 7962
Posted: 17 May 2016 at 9:02pm

Have an old recipe from the UP of Michigan that works for black flies.  Buy a stick of camphor from your pharmacy/drugstore, put in a jar with olive oil and let it sit for 5 - 7 for the camphor to dissolve in the olive oil.  Rub in on your skin, you will be amazed.  I don't care for the smell of olive oil, but it sure beats getting eatin' alive by the black flies.]]> Tue, 17 May 2016 21:02:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75274#75274 Black fly season has started : Yes, finally! Mosquito season... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75273#75273 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7962
Posted: 17 May 2016 at 9:01pm

Yes, finally! Mosquito season usually starts around fourth of July.................................only good thing about the winters is no mosquitoes and black flies( and ice fishing LOL )
]]> Tue, 17 May 2016 21:01:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75273#75273 Black fly season has started : So that means that mud season... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75267#75267 Author: shroomer
Subject: 7962
Posted: 17 May 2016 at 8:08pm

So that means that mud season is officially over?
]]> Tue, 17 May 2016 20:08:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75267#75267 Black fly season has started : Sad to report that black fly season... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75257#75257 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7962
Posted: 17 May 2016 at 6:23pm

Sad to report that black fly season has started here in Vermont. I was hoping Fred has a solution for this with his famous peas!!]]> Tue, 17 May 2016 18:23:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7962&PID=75257#75257