Products we are happy with (good finds) - Page 8

clkeiper · August 7, 2017

Physan. anyone use it to disinfect the tools greenhouse, stone or wood areas growing algae? I use it to clean the greenhouses and hightunnels but I also used it to clean the deck this year. it is on the West side of the house but mostly shaded for the early and late part of the day and algae grows very well there. not this year. since I cleaned it in June it has not grown algae all summer except the railing where I didn't think to spray it and scrub off.

Rockporter · August 12, 2017

I haven't received these yet but I think I will be liking them very much. I have been searching for years to find a canister set with the largest being able to hold 5 pounds of flour. I finally found it and have been looking at these for over one year, lol. Told hubby if I am going to do it I better before the price goes up where everyone else is on it.

I don't want plastic and there are a few out there which are plastic and are touted as very nice, and hold 5 pounds of flour. I wanted glass, ceramic or stainless steel. I found these stainless steel ones are what I need, and it's the same company that made the stock pot/steamer set I own. Tramontina is the brand. I currently use 1/2 gallon mason jars but you can't get a measuring cup in there bigger than 1/3 cup, and I cannot put my hand inside the canister very easily. These are the ticket I think.

There are so many reviews out there for the metal ones with many disappointed due to rusting, or easily chipped, or don't hold what they say they would. Air tight isn't really air tight. With this set I think I might have hit the jack pot.

Price wise I got it for the best price I could and free shipping to boot. BBB allowed a 20% off digital coupon to use for it so I saved $17.40 off the top price of $86.99 for an 8 piece set. Four canisters with airtight lids and four measuring scoops made with 18/10 stainless steel. These canisters go as high as $160 for the same set online. Oh and the shipping is free to boot. Final price with the 20% discount $69.59 before tax.

https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/sto...=c&matchtype=e

As much as I bang my stockpot around I am positive these will be very good and worth every penny. Finally, it's been ten years since I had a decent canister set. I can't believe they charge so much for them.

imp · August 12, 2017

Hate to tell you this but they are showing at $86.99 + free s/h at your link.

Look good though.

Ooops, you did get tem at that price, silly me! Sorry for mis reading your post!

Rockporter · August 13, 2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by imp

Hate to tell you this but they are showing at $86.99 + free s/h at your link.

Look good though.

Ooops, you did get tem at that price, silly me! Sorry for mis reading your post!

That's OK. I think my post is confusing to me too!

Worth1 · August 13, 2017

I am happy with my new Fluke meter it is a real must for someone like me.
A person would think what on earth would a meter be doing in this section.
Well it can read temperature with thermocouples of all types.
This can be very good for cooking and canning or checking soil temperatures.
A pressure canner with a thermocouple installed can be very handy because you can regulate heat and pressure.
No more generalized settings with pressure as the indicator.
How cold is my freezer in the house?
5.2F below zero what is it in C with the push of a button-20.6C

A thousand uses.

Worth

Ricky Shaw · August 13, 2017

Dickies is another good direct sales site. Their khakis, Original 874, are my everyday pants and are on sale now at $20, buy two pair and get free shipping.

http://www.dickies.com/mens-clothing/mens-pants/

imp · August 13, 2017

Rob used to choose to wear the Dickies work clothes instead of a suit and tie thing when he worked, said it was more practical as he always Taught his crews and never considered himself as a desk type boss. Plus, I just think he 1) liked getting into everything, and 2) Dickies have excellent wear to them.

whistech · August 13, 2017

Worth, when you get your thermocouple set up for pressure canning temps, please post lots of pictures and details. Thanks, Arlie

Worth1 · August 13, 2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by whistech

Worth, when you get your thermocouple set up for pressure canning temps, please post lots of pictures and details. Thanks, Arlie

I will, I will have to find the part on line again and have no idea where I found it.
The other thing is I am going to have to modify a canner by drilling and tapping a port for the thing.
I will not do that to my old canners but will a new All American canner.
I just cant deface the old canners.

MuddyToes · August 13, 2017

By Growit. I put a layer of these on top of the potting soil in my grow bags and my squash plants have never been so happy. It cut down on the bug infestations and powdery mildew as well as helping to retain moisture. Best off all, at the end of the season, I can scoop them up, hose them off and reuse them next year.

Spartanburg123 · August 14, 2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by Worth1

I am happy with my new Fluke meter it is a real must for someone like me.
A person would think what on earth would a meter be doing in this section.
Well it can read temperature with thermocouples of all types.
This can be very good for cooking and canning or checking soil temperatures.
A pressure canner with a thermocouple installed can be very handy because you can regulate heat and pressure.
No more generalized settings with pressure as the indicator.
How cold is my freezer in the house?
5.2F below zero what is it in C with the push of a button-20.6C

A thousand uses.

Worth

Fluke rocks! I have voltmeters, pH meters, IR temperature guns, you name it. If you ever have a fever, there are more than one way to check it

clkeiper · August 14, 2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by Worth1

I am happy with my new Fluke meter it is a real must for someone like me.

Worth

I really thought when I saw the word "fluke" it was just like your "imperial" measurements earlier. ...

Nematode · August 14, 2017

Thermapen.
My food game has gone up several notches since I got this gizmo.

Worth1 · August 14, 2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by clkeiper

I really thought when I saw the word "fluke" it was just like your "imperial" measurements earlier. ...

Which imperial measurement.
I bounce back and forth so much I get confused sometimes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nematode

Thermapen.
My food game has gone up several notches since I got this gizmo.

I might not follow recipes but any type of temp probe is a real must in cooking big time.
No more dry pork loin or poultry.
Worth

Worth1 · August 14, 2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartanburg123

Fluke rocks! I have voltmeters, pH meters, IR temperature guns, you name it. If you ever have a fever, there are more than one way to check it

I love measuring instruments of all kinds.
Picked up a very nice pressure gauge someone trashed and fixed it.
Glycerin filled 0 to 100 PSI stainless like new heck it was new.
Worth

August 7, 2017	#106
clkeiper Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ohio Posts: 4,350	Physan. anyone use it to disinfect the tools greenhouse, stone or wood areas growing algae? I use it to clean the greenhouses and hightunnels but I also used it to clean the deck this year. it is on the West side of the house but mostly shaded for the early and late part of the day and algae grows very well there. not this year. since I cleaned it in June it has not grown algae all summer except the railing where I didn't think to spray it and scrub off. __________________ carolyn k

August 12, 2017	#107
Rockporter Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Texas Coastal Bend Posts: 3,205	I haven't received these yet but I think I will be liking them very much. I have been searching for years to find a canister set with the largest being able to hold 5 pounds of flour. I finally found it and have been looking at these for over one year, lol. Told hubby if I am going to do it I better before the price goes up where everyone else is on it. I don't want plastic and there are a few out there which are plastic and are touted as very nice, and hold 5 pounds of flour. I wanted glass, ceramic or stainless steel. I found these stainless steel ones are what I need, and it's the same company that made the stock pot/steamer set I own. Tramontina is the brand. I currently use 1/2 gallon mason jars but you can't get a measuring cup in there bigger than 1/3 cup, and I cannot put my hand inside the canister very easily. These are the ticket I think. There are so many reviews out there for the metal ones with many disappointed due to rusting, or easily chipped, or don't hold what they say they would. Air tight isn't really air tight. With this set I think I might have hit the jack pot. Price wise I got it for the best price I could and free shipping to boot. BBB allowed a 20% off digital coupon to use for it so I saved $17.40 off the top price of $86.99 for an 8 piece set. Four canisters with airtight lids and four measuring scoops made with 18/10 stainless steel. These canisters go as high as $160 for the same set online. Oh and the shipping is free to boot. Final price with the 20% discount $69.59 before tax. https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/sto...=c&matchtype=e As much as I bang my stockpot around I am positive these will be very good and worth every penny. Finally, it's been ten years since I had a decent canister set. I can't believe they charge so much for them. __________________ In the spring at the end of the day you should smell like dirt ~Margaret Atwood~ Last edited by Rockporter; August 12, 2017 at 05:17 AM.

August 12, 2017	#108
imp Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 4,832	Hate to tell you this but they are showing at $86.99 + free s/h at your link. Look good though. Ooops, you did get tem at that price, silly me! Sorry for mis reading your post! Last edited by imp; August 12, 2017 at 11:54 PM. Reason: ooops

August 13, 2017	#113
whistech Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Between The Woodlands and Spring, Texas Posts: 553	Worth, when you get your thermocouple set up for pressure canning temps, please post lots of pictures and details. Thanks, Arlie __________________ Arlie

August 13, 2017	#115
MuddyToes Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Delaware Posts: 234	Expanded Clay Pebbles By Growit. I put a layer of these on top of the potting soil in my grow bags and my squash plants have never been so happy. It cut down on the bug infestations and powdery mildew as well as helping to retain moisture. Best off all, at the end of the season, I can scoop them up, hose them off and reuse them next year.

August 13, 2017	#110
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	I am happy with my new Fluke meter it is a real must for someone like me. A person would think what on earth would a meter be doing in this section. Well it can read temperature with thermocouples of all types. This can be very good for cooking and canning or checking soil temperatures. A pressure canner with a thermocouple installed can be very handy because you can regulate heat and pressure. No more generalized settings with pressure as the indicator. How cold is my freezer in the house? 5.2F below zero what is it in C with the push of a button-20.6C A thousand uses. Worth

August 13, 2017	#112
imp Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 4,832	Rob used to choose to wear the Dickies work clothes instead of a suit and tie thing when he worked, said it was more practical as he always Taught his crews and never considered himself as a desk type boss. Plus, I just think he 1) liked getting into everything, and 2) Dickies have excellent wear to them.

August 14, 2017	#118
Nematode Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2012 Location: massachusetts Posts: 1,710	Thermapen. My food game has gone up several notches since I got this gizmo.