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How to Install an Air Duct in a Suspended Drywall Ceiling – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:48:28 +0000

This project is continued from Part 1. The new Speedi-Boot™ 6″ air vent is set in the drywall ceiling cutout, ready to be fastened to the steel suspended ceiling runners with sheet metal screws. Telescoping Arm Attachment The Speedi-Boot air vent features adjustable telescoping arms that extend for a perfect fit. The arms have factory-installed [...]

How to Install an Air Duct in a Suspended Drywall Ceiling – Part 1

Bob Jackson — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:47:50 +0000

This project illustrates how to install a new HVAC air vent and ductwork in a suspended drywall ceiling. My finished basement has 14 feet high ceilings because the house sits on a hillside and the basement is deep. The finished basement is cool and pleasant in the summer, but needs more heat in the winter [...]

How to Add a Room Air Duct with Speedi-Boot™ – Part 3

Bob Jackson — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:30:35 +0000

This project is continued from Part 2. The Speedi-Boot™ air vent is fastened by nailing the feet of the telescoping arms to the wood joists with the pre-installed nails (you can also use screws). This is where the Speedi-Boot really shines compared to a raw vent boot where I’d have to measure, saw and mount [...]

How to Add a Room Air Duct with Speedi-Boot™ – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:28:48 +0000

This project is continued from Part 1. The new 4″x8″air vent will compliment an existing 6″x10″ air vent in my upstairs office. The computers and networking equipment generate a lot of heat and extra cooling is needed in the summer. On the other hand, the heat is welcome in the winter and I’ll close the [...]

How to Add a Room Air Duct with Speedi-Boot™ – Part 1

Bob Jackson — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:28:00 +0000

This project explains how to install an HVAC air vent for improved heating and cooling using the Speedi-Boot™ air vent. Speedi-Boot is easy and fast to install and solves many vent installation challenges. You can get these at Home Depot and other distributors. The materials needed for this project are: 4″ x 8″ Speedi-Boot vent [...]

How to Add a Room Air Duct for Heating & Cooling – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:18:36 +0000

This project is continued from Part 1. Note: Please see this newer project for a faster and better way to install a room air vent using Speedi-Boot™, which is available at Home Depot. The remainder of this article explains how to install an air vent using a conventional vent boot. The insulation was brushed away [...]

How to Diagnose and Repair a Broken Lawnmower Fuel Line – Part 4

Bob Jackson — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:52:02 +0000

This is continued from Part 3. Lawn Mower Fuel Filter Replacement After replacing the broken and cracked fuel lines inside the gas tanks, I replaced the fuel filter for preventive maintenance. The fuel filter is located on the right front side of the engine. The fuel hoses are secured to the filter by two hose [...]

How to Diagnose and Repair a Broken Lawnmower Fuel Line – Part 3

Bob Jackson — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:49:02 +0000

This repair is continued from Part 2. Tygon® Lawn Mower Fuel Lines My local Gravely dealer said he’s seen a lot of deteriorated intake fuel lines and had just gotten this new fuel line kit, Mfg. Part #59207200 for about $30. The new fuel lines are Tygon® F-4040-A that are designed to resist swelling and [...]

How to Diagnose and Repair a Broken Lawnmower Fuel Line – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:46:21 +0000

This is continued from Part 1. Lawn Mower Replacement Fuel Line I visited the Gravely web site, clicked on Parts at the top of the web page, entered the model # and serial # for my mower, and looked up the parts diagram for the fuel tank. I noticed the fuel tank diagram doesn’t show [...]

How to Diagnose and Repair a Broken Lawnmower Fuel Line – Part 1

Bob Jackson — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:41:34 +0000

This tutorial explains how to diagnose and repair a broken fuel line for a Gravely ZT1640 lawn mower (Model #915034) that ran briefly, quit and wouldn’t start. The spark plug, air cleaner and fuel lines are checked until the problem is found and repaired. The mower is about 4.5 years old, has about 280 hours [...]