Talk is cheap - Watch me get my hands dirty

This video shows provides a short demonstration on replacing a Kohler Rite-Temp Mixer and Pressure-Balancing cartridge, part GP876851 or GP76851.

Link to replacement part: https://amzn.to/3lFqSJn

This video shows how I used a Vevor 8kw Diesel Heater to create a custom mini furnace for my garage and workshop.

UPDATE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/VFVUGsbCS4c

Product Links:

• Vevor Diesel Heater: https://www.vevor.com/diesel-heater-c_10321/12v-air-diesel-heater-planar-8kw-8000w-fit-motor-homes-boats-bus-car-truck-p_010680521746

• AC/DC 12volt Power Supply: https://amzn.to/3TKkC1N

• Stainless Steel Wall Socket for 24mm Exhaust Tube: https://amzn.to/3NN3FzR

Part 9 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus electric vehicle (EV) conversion. In this video, I replace the stock gauge cluster including the fuel gauge with LED dash lights that are simplified for an electric car. This includes figuring out the issue with the turn signal LED conversion. I also retrofit a Bosch tachometer into the blank clock area. Finally, I refurbish the Warp Drive display interface and create a custom radio blank plate to mount it using a cell phone holder.

Links to products:

• 25w 15ohm resister: https://amzn.to/3qW03TJ

• 12mm LED dash indicator lights: https://amzn.to/3PigpQJ

• 8mm LED dash indicator lights: https://amzn.to/3qZ2811

• 1mm plexiglass sheet https://amzn.to/3qXA664

This is the final part of my garage rebuild series, the reveal and shop tour. I show you my slat wall and bench setup, my new shelving and racking systems, my new 46" Husky toolbox, my workout area, and many more organization tips.

Links to products:

• Slatwall baskets: https://amzn.to/46u99Xv

• Pegboard Screwdriver Holder and/or Pliers Rack: https://amzn.to/46yRKgG

• Slatwall assorted hooks: https://amzn.to/3rVUBRB

• Wall mounted chin-up bar, dip station gym: https://amzn.to/3tyf2Vf

• Jamma 60-in-1 arcade kit: https://amzn.to/48XA1AT

• 46" x 24" Husky Tool chest: https://www.homedepot.com/p/318999884

• Performax 5 Tier Rack Shelving: https://www.menards.com/main/p-1642874270689968-c-12652.htm

In this video, I give you tips on how I installed and configured my Genie 6072 Wall mount (jackshaft) garage door opener. I also give review it as compared to my previous chain-drive garage door opener.

Product:

Genie 6072 Residential Wall Mounted Garage Door Opener: https://amzn.to/48MU9G6

In this video, I show you how I installed an epoxy flake floor coating in my garage. I purchased professional grade products: 100% solids Epoxy base coat, 25lbs of vinyl flakes, and a polyaspartic polyurea clear top coat. I was able to achieve a great outcome even with little experience by doing good preparation. Speaking of prep., I go into great detail how to do a proper muriatic acid etching for my concrete surface so the epoxy has a good substrate for maximum binding.

Link to the concrete acid etching instructions:

https://ghostshield.com/articles/how-to-acid-etch-concrete

Link to the epoxy manufacturer website:

https://latuxepoxy.com/

Epoxy Product Kit:

• Paint Mixer for Drill: https://amzn.to/458ZX9E

• Spiked Shoes: https://amzn.to/48p4bwN

• 24" Heavy Duty Floor Squeegee: https://amzn.to/4610mfr

• 25-Pound Box Epoxy Flakes: https://amzn.to/465B7sA

• MPC-275 Clear Top Coat: https://amzn.to/48jgpH8

• MPC-100 100% Solids Epoxy Base Coat: https://amzn.to/48pEA6U

Other, Similar Epoxy Products or Kits for Comparison:

ArmorPoxy Garage Epoxy Flooring Kit: https://amzn.to/3RsA8hH

Rust-Oleum 261845 EpoxyShield Garage Floor Coating 2.5 Car: https://amzn.to/48CSZge

Rust-Oleum 292514 Clear EpoxyShield Clear Coating: https://amzn.to/3PMPJY2

In this video, I give a progress update of the interior insulation and drywall / wallboard installation.

Products:

Polywall™ 4' x 8' Matte White Plastic Interior Wall Panel: https://www.menards.com/main/paint/paneling-planking/paneling/plas-tex-reg-polywall-trade-4-x-8-matte-white-plastic-interior-wall-panel/ptc0045m/p-1444450605703-c-8168.htm

3/4 x 4 x 8 White Prefinished Slatwall Panel:

https://www.menards.com/main/paint/paneling-planking/paneling/dakota-trade-3-4-x-4-x-8-prefinished-slatwall-panel/lamslatwallwhite/p-1444428251813-c-8168.htm

In this video, I give a progress update of the interior ceiling framing and electrical work. This includes adding more ceiling joists and blocking, running conduit, pulling wires, and connecting whips.

Products:

• Motion Sensor for light: https://amzn.to/3D6KM5n

• Genie Jackshaft/Wallmount Garage Door Opener: https://amzn.to/3NKXZ8U

• Retractable Cord Reel: https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/1137929-performance-tool-retractable-cord-reel.html

Part 8 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus electric vehicle (EV) conversion. in this video, I run a new wiring harness from front to back, test the key-on switch and the hall-effect throttle pedal, and crimp the CAT5 cable to our controller interface module.

Links to products:

• Audiopipe 20ft Speed Cable - 9 Conductor 18 Gauge Speaker/Remote Wire: https://amzn.to/3xlVimq

• RJ45 Cable Tester: https://amzn.to/3RZ0qq7

• Network/Phone Modular Crimp Tool: https://amzn.to/3I2KjTV

Part 5 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus electric vehicle (EV) conversion. in this video, I show I made a custom 12 volt command center box under the rear cargo deck hatch to organize and troubleshoot all of our low voltage EV components and wiring harnesses.

Links to products:

Battery Shutoff: https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/749805-battery-doctor-key-operated-switch-kit.html

Interstate Batteries Guardian Battery Charger + Maintainer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09T8VBB6R

Part 7 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus electric vehicle (EV) conversion. in this video, I wire and install the J1772 charge port, create and wire the charging box, and connect a 12 volt battery maintainer to the circuit.

Links to products:

Interstate Guardian 1 Battery Maintainer: https://amzn.to/3jXV6qi

AVC2 J1772 port control: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=107

J1772 32A Receptacle: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=433

Part 6 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus electric vehicle (EV) conversion. in this video, I construct a custom contactor box and show you how I create custom 2/0 high voltage cables with crimped lugs.

Links to products:

• Stainless Steel Single Studs (Black and Red): https://amzn.to/3k3yFQz

• Deutch 6 pin automotive harness: https://amzn.to/3lzxOrg

• Anderson disconnect (Small, 50 amp): https://amzn.to/3ltTLI6

• Cable Gland nut kit: https://amzn.to/3jXhm3J

In order to relieve my shop and garage of excess stuff, I'm building a shed in my back yard. Follow the build to see how a fellow DIY'er does it.

In order to relieve my shop and garage of excess stuff, I'm building a shed in my back yard. Follow the build to see how a fellow DIY'er does it.

In order to relieve my shop and garage of excess stuff, I'm building a shed in my back yard. Follow the build to see how a fellow DIY'er does it.

Country Life Projects & Living is the channel with excellent shed building tutorials.

https://www.youtube.com/user/CountryLifeMedia

In order to relieve my shop and garage of excess stuff, I'm building a shed in my back yard. Follow the build to see how a fellow DIY'er does it.

Country Life Projects & Living is the channel with excellent shed building tutorials.

https://www.youtube.com/user/CountryLifeMedia

In this video, I show you how we combined two closets into one large walk-in closet. I show a little drywall and lighting work as well as how to prep and paint a plank wood floor.

This video shows you how to build this cheap wall-mounted double rack for hanging small boats such as kayaks, wakeboards or maybe even a canoe.

In order to relieve my shop and garage of excess stuff, I'm building a shed in my back yard. Follow the build to see how a fellow DIY'er does it.

This video shows you how a standard gas furnace works, how to diagnose issues in the process, and the most common maintenance items to do every year to keep it running reliably.

What do you think a plumber would charge to rebuild a drain and remove a small clog under a (residential) kitchen sink? Find out what it takes to do it yourself.

This video shows the difference between replacing a Moen and Delta shower valve cartridge. At the end I show an example of a European-style shower mixer.

When the pilot light goes out and won't stay lit when trying to re-light it, that is usually a thermocouple issue. In this case, rather than replacing the thermocouple, I just need to clean it from the growth of spider eggs, cobwebs, and filth that accumulated on the pilot assembly over the summer.

Little guide on the different types of bidets to help inform your decision on buying. Then I install and test a Toto C100 Washlet bidet.

I show you the process and materials needed to flush/descale a Rheem/Richmond tankless water heater. These instruction should work for most other brands of tankless water heaters as well.

The Everbilt pump I used: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-6-HP-Plastic-Submersible-Utility-Pump-SUP54-HD/300534069

This video series covers the buying and installation of a Rheem (Richmond) tankless water heater. Part 1 is information on sizing the water heater for your application and some idea of costs and brands. Then I show my decision making process for where to locate the unit, framing the pony wall, and hanging it.

Part 7 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus restoration and (eventual) electric conversion. This video covers finishing the front disc brakes: installing the rotors and calipers and bending and flaring new, custom brake lines.

Part 22 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus restoration and (eventual) electric conversion. In this video, I prep the entire exterior of the van and apply a coat of Eastwood Epoxy primer.

Product Links:

• https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-epoxy-white-primer-and-catalyst-kit.html

• https://www.harborfreight.com/spectrum-paint-system-adapter-57505.html

• https://www.harborfreight.com/universal-paint-system-starter-kit-17-piece-57508.html

• https://www.harborfreight.com/9-amp-surface-conditioning-tool-58079.html

Part 16 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus restoration and (eventual) electric conversion. Here is a long video of me doing welding, patching, dent pulling, sanding, filling, more sanding, and priming my doors, back hatch and engine lid.

In this video, I show how to fix the ABS / Traction Control / Stabilitrak warning light (P25A2 error code) as well as do a full front brake job replacing the pads and rotors. This is on a 2016 (GEN 2) Chevrolet Volt, but is also applicable for other years too.

Follow-up video on the P25A2 code and ABS Sensor replacement: https://youtu.be/VUyoMIjTXc4

Part 13 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus restoration and (eventual) electric conversion. This video shows you how to fix small rust pinholes and window sill issues quickly. I also patch the factory holes for the camping sink and complete POR-15 prep of the passenger area.

Yakima Streamline system for a Toyota Highlander. https://www.etrailer.com/multi-product.aspx?pc1=Y00421&pc2=Y00148&pc3=Y66VR&VehicleID=20207000043&HHYear=2020&HHMake=Toyota&HHModel=Highlander

Part 3 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus restoration and (eventual) electric conversion. This video shows how to remove the front beam. We clean, inspect, paint and reinstall as well as list the exact parts needed for replacement.

Part 1 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus restoration and (eventual) electric conversion. This is the introduction to the project with some sandblasting & rust removal as well as some replacement panel welding.

Part 1 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus electric vehicle (EV) conversion. This video shows you how I created a metal bracket for mounting the Toyota hall-effect accelerator pedal that works with my Netgain Warp motor controller.

Part 2 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus electric vehicle (EV) conversion. This video will show you how I welded an aftermarket hot rod fuel filler assembly (from Hagan Auto) onto my bus to create a unique and cool J1772 charging port.

Links to products:

Fuel Door Assembly: https://www.haganauto.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=fd90RGF

***NOTE: If you are using the fuel door assembly as a charging inlet, you don't need the fuel neck and cap filler. So before ordering the above product, email hagan auto to let them know. It saved me $$ to order it without those pieces.***

POR-15 Patch: https://www.amazon.com/POR-15-49013-Black-POR-Patch/dp/B00J594AQ2

Part 3 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus electric vehicle (EV) conversion. in this video, I go over the COMPLETE EV Wiring Schematic discussing the type and purpose of all EV components from the Motor and Controller to the relays and fuses. In addition, I explain my rationale for why I am choosing the components I have, what components I recommend buying if I didn't already own them, and where to buy these components.

Links to products:

EV Schematic and General Conversion Information (EV4U Custom Conversions): https://ev4unow.com/diy-cost-estimator/

Netgain Hyper9 144v AC Induction Controller/Motor: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=482

Curtis/HPEVS AC-51 AC Induction Controller/Motor: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=172

Netgain Warp9 Series-wound DC Motor: https://evsource.com/products/warp-9

Prius Hall-effect Throttle Pedal: https://tractionev.com/product/toyota-prius-throttle-pedal-with-plug-78120-47050/

EV West Billet Aluminum VW Transmission adapter: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=228

Elcon 3.3kW Charger: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=510

AVC2 J1772 port control: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=107

J1772 32A Recepticle: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=433

Elcon DC-DC Converter (72A): https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=545

Compact/Rotary Vacuum Pump: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/leb-vp002

Albright 400A (Continuous) Contactor: https://www.amazon.com/Albright-SW200-Style-Contactor-Solenoid/dp/B00K1JXUZ2

Tyco Sealed Contactor: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=102

Main Disconnect Switch: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=538

500A Fuse: https://www.amazon.com/Cooper-Bussmann-FWX-500A-Buss-Speed/dp/B00HKISV5Q

High Voltage/Low current relay: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/te-connectivity-potter-brumfield-relays/KUEP-3D15-12/1127844

High Voltage/Low current SS relay: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GNSPCND

12V automotive relays: https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-0332019110-Relay/dp/B004Z0WGZS

High Voltage/Low current fuses (DC-DC Input): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009KBNMTG

High Voltage/Low current fuse holder: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DO2LBIA

12V/High current fuse (DC-DC Output): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FF8TDSS

Current Shunt (for instrumentation): https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=112

JLD404 Programmable Battery Display: https://www.thunderstruck-ev.com/jld404-programmable-battery-monitor.html

TBS EV Display: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=138

Inertia Switch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RBK4873

12v Red and Black Terminal Blocks:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KVW7F5X

Terminal Strips: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0084LH4ZG

12V 6-fuse Block: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBV2MHN

Audiopipe 18 Gauge, 8-wire 15ft wire harness: https://www.ebay.com/itm/273605863675

Single-post terminal studs (High-voltage fuse or busbar mounting): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LLZF7DW

Part 4 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus electric vehicle (EV) conversion. in this video, I show how I mount several of the main EV components: the Warp motor controller, DC-DC converter, charger, vacuum pump, contactor/high-voltage box and the main disconnect switch.

Links to products:

Unistrut channel: https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/conduit-conduit-fittings-raceways/strut-support-systems/phoenix-support-systems-1-5-8-x-13-16-x-10-galvanized-strut-channel/c14h1000pgr/p-105480401164-c-12477.htm

Spring Nuts for strut system: https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/conduit-conduit-fittings-raceways/strut-support-systems/phoenix-support-systems-1-4-strut-channel-spring-nut-5-per-bag/cnr20025egr/p-105480401058-c-12477.htm