tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post2527355915290575831..comments2024-03-23T05:42:07.516-04:00Comments on The Deliberate Agrarian: Introducing…The Planet WhizbangToe-Tapper Faucet Switch(prototypes for sale)Herrick Kimballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-55863533121681033152014-06-26T23:45:46.095-04:002014-06-26T23:45:46.095-04:00Plumbed in the valve today...a bit of frankenplumb...Plumbed in the valve today...a bit of frankenplumbing using bits I had about. Works like a charm. Will put it to use next weekend as I clear out a house of old layers to make room for the new pullets. Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-62904290161932455702014-06-25T06:37:43.222-04:002014-06-25T06:37:43.222-04:00Re: Feedback on Toe-Tapper #007, and the matter of...Re: Feedback on Toe-Tapper #007, and the matter of extending the fitting ends for easier hookup…..<br /><br />It is possible to purchase "stub hoses," which are 6" long lengths of 5/8" ID garden hose. Do a Google search or check out this link:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Water-Hook-Up-Stub-Hose-Heavy-Duty/dp/B007SZ2W06/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1403692320&sr=8-2-fkmr1&keywords=garden+hose+stub" rel="nofollow">RV Water Hook-Up Stub Hose</a>Herrick Kimballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-11674427585869505362014-06-25T06:04:02.616-04:002014-06-25T06:04:02.616-04:00Hi Steve,
Thanks for the feedback. The "glue...Hi Steve,<br /><br />Thanks for the feedback. The "glue" is silicone caulking. It's purpose is not to hold the valve solid but to give it some up and down stability so the base of the valve doesn't lift up out of the hole it rests in. <br /><br />The silicone was an afterthought. I don't really think it is needed for the Toe-Tapper to be used in it's working position.. The device will work just fine without the silicone there. But it occurred to me that the valve might slip out of place during shipping and I wanted to give it a little added security. I would suggest that you not use any epoxy. If it were to glue the valve solidly to the HDPE you would have a hard time replacing the valve later if need be.Herrick Kimballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-15349214560908816612014-06-24T20:40:03.543-04:002014-06-24T20:40:03.543-04:00#002 arrived in SC several days ago. Nice work si...#002 arrived in SC several days ago. Nice work sir. Not a complaint but the hot glue did not hold up to the normal stresses of hooking up the hose lines. I plan to experiment with some 2 part epoxy. Will test a dab on the valve and a dab on on the HDPE. I suspect it will adhere well to the valve but have doubts about the HDPE. <br /><br />The unit seems as if it will work just fine with no glue but I'll work on other adhesives. <br /><br />Even if the valve were to fail after XXX cycles it would be a simple replacement and the valve is cheap. The plate and lever mechanism (accounting for design/engineering time) are worth the cost.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-2270940053390115292014-06-21T08:35:33.705-04:002014-06-21T08:35:33.705-04:00E-Mail Feed back on Toe-Tapper #007...
I received...E-Mail Feed back on Toe-Tapper #007...<br /><br />I received my Toe Tapper yesterday. It looks good, and appears to be solidly put together. I have a planned use for it, and it may be a while before I put it into operation, but I do have an observation for you.<br /><br />Because of the closeness of the base and the foot pedal, there isn't much room to get your fingers in the area to mount the hoses. If the valve hose fittings could be extended a bit (adapter pre-mounted or provided or references given to buy them) it would make attaching and removing hoses less damaging to fingers.<br /><br />One question that I have is, is there a similar valve available that is only on when your foot is holding it down, rather than push on-push off? I've seen industrial sinks that have a foot valve where you have to keep your foot on the valve pedal to get water. It may just be my personal preference rather than something others would like to have, but I think it would cut down on potential problems with walking away with the water still 'on'.<br />Herrick Kimballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-85921883129938792572014-06-20T19:03:00.458-04:002014-06-20T19:03:00.458-04:00Number 31 has arrived in SC, Thank You. Arrived in...Number 31 has arrived in SC, Thank You. Arrived in good condition.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03495925086856259202noreply@blogger.com