No comments about Orbit Sprinkler System 6-Station Standard Indoor Mounted Control Timer #57161.

No comments about Suncast Garden Hose Reel Hideaway with 100' Hose Capacity #PHJ100M.

1 comments about Reliance Controls 30 Amp Connector #L1430C.

1. Got a transfer switch for the house - needed a connector to go with it, for making up the cord. Does what it's supposed to do.

3 comments about ICP Global Solarvent, Stainless Steel #70440.

1. This is a very good product and far exceeded my expectations - however. The installation instructions are misleading in that if you cut a round hole, it needs to be at least 4 3/4" in diameter for the inside trim plate to be installed. The instructions call for a 4 1/2' hole that just won't work. Other than that - no problems.



2. This was a no-brainer to install and is so far working fine. The only gripe I have is that the motor and fan unit is a little more loose in the mounting tube then I'd like. If I accidently bash it with my head it tends to slip, which causes the blades to hit the sides of the mounting tube. The suck/blow/on/off switch is very accessible and the unit is built solid and is as attractive as an ugly aluminum fan housing can be.



3. We bought two of these to replace Nicro Day & Night Solar vents in our liveaboard cruising sailboat, a Tayana 37. They move significantly more air and seem to be more sturdily built. I like that they have NiMH rechargeable batteries, instead of Ni-Cads -- they should provide much better service.
   
   HOWEVER, the installation instructions are very poor, as is the installation system in general. Despite the fact that they are labeled as "marine" it seems that the engineers have never actually tried to install them in a boat. First, if your mounting surface is more than 1" thick, the supplied bolts are too short. Second, I dare anyone to drill six holes perfectly vertically so that the bolts will pass through a pre-drilled "backing plate" (more on this later), through the deck and line up with the tapped holes in the vent itself. Third, all that's keeping the vent against the waterproof gasket is the force supplied by a 1/16" edge of ABS plastic against the inside of your cabin (imagine if your housing breaks -- how much water could come in through the 4-3/4" hole if you took a wave?). Fourth, the instructions tell you to use 3M 5200 as a sealant (although they never say where to use it) -- the truth is that 5200 itself says that it is incompatible with ABS (use marine-grade silicone instead). Fifth, the hole size and screw drill size are both incorrect in the instructions -- the hole needs to be at least 4-3/4" (not 4-1/2") and the screws are 3/16" (not 3/8"). If you need to buy longer machine screws to go through a thicker deck, note that they are FINE-THREAD (something that can be impossible to find in stainless steel if you are outside the US).
   
   Two issues with the batteries. The ones that were included (with both vents) refused to charge. One set would charge with a regular battery charger; one would not take a charge from any source. This wasn't a major problem for us as I have lots of AA NiMH batteries on hand for other things. But if you don't, the vents would only work during sunny times. Second, the batteries are in a little compartment that is secured with two TINY (eyeglass size) screws -- if you have to change the batteries once the vent is mounted, it's going to be lots of fun to get the screws in correctly -- upside down, overhead -- without stripping or losing them (even with the longer life of a NiMH, I know we'll have to replace them sometime).
   
   The interior "trim ring" (which also serves as a backing plate -- but note that it is bowl-shaped so that only the edge of it goes against the ceiling) is 10-1/2" in diameter -- HUGE! However, you can do without it (use washers on the screws and make your own smaller trim plate).
   
   We finally ended up mounting the vents on the coach house roof just with marine-grade silicone. For our coastal cruising, we think they'll be sufficiently waterproof. If we were heading offshore into potential large seas, I'd want them bolted in.
   
   All that said, they move a lot more air than the previous solar vents we had and thus we're overall happy with them.

No comments about Orbit Arizona Outdoor Misting System 4-Inch Nozzle Extension 5-Pack #10056H.

1 comments about Composter: Original ComposTumbler.

1. I have had one of these for 11 years now. I am about to have to take it apart and replace the door and door frame, as it is finally rusting out. It probably can turn a mixture of grass clippings, manure, and sawdust to compost in 2 weeks if you feed all the stuff through a shredder to break them up and mix them and the outside temperature is high. In practice I feed it grass clippings, mulched garden waste and leaves (with the mower), sawdust, and kitchen compost on a continuous basis. During peak growing season I probably get 2 months before it is full to overflowing with mostly composted material. I then empty 4 to 5 wheelbarrows of material into a stationary composter, where I let it age until the next growing season. The material from the tumbler is well mixed. Turning it is relatively easy as long as there is not too much snow and ice on it, which jams the gears. We are happy with it, but you have to have realistic expectations. If you are going to feed it cedar and brush trimmings, it is going to take much longer.

1 comments about Reliance Controls L5-30 to RV 30 Amp Adapter Plug #AP31RV.

1. This adapter plug arrived after 2 weeks which was a long time. When I plugged it in to my generator and my RV cable, I had no power to the RV. Aftyer trouble shooting and testing with multi-meter etc., there was no continuity showing on one of the prongs!! Since this is a molded plug, there is no way to get inside to see the problem. I contacted ACE and after debating with their customer service person (overseas?) - whom did not speak english well and kept repeating the same thing - got a full refund!

No comments about MY COUPON FILE 6 POCKET.

No comments about Stens Replacement Bump Knob with Spring for 181468/791-181468b.

No comments about Hyundai SPL-C3OC 2-In-1 Cord/Cordless 24-Volt Chainsaw.