Fixing up my neglected property. found some major surprises

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[@namegoeshere2805]

Taylor Ray: **Rips 100mph+ entries while totally calm** **Is absolutely terrified and experiencing heart palpitations because of a rat**

[@Taylordrifts]

Bro he came at me. Lol I’ve never had to deal with rats. Lol

[@namegoeshere2805]

@@Taylordrifts 😂

[@Taylordrifts]

@@namegoeshere2805I would rather a big dog run at me than a rat. Lol

[@csgarage999]

@@Taylordrifts youve never been bitten by a big dog in the face then lol

[@slammed4575]

im the same way with spiders, idk what it is about them, they just terrify me

[@drewsmith9730]

Really need to check the pressure tank and make sure it is not waterlogged if it makes the pump knock on and off a lot It will burn that box up as well as the pump. There should be 2 pounds less air in the tank than whatever the knock on is. So that there is proper draw down between pump cycles. If there is a 40/60 pressure swhich, there should be 38 pounds of air in the tank.If it is a 30/50 pressure switch there should be 28 pounds of air in tank. To properly check the air in the bladder of the tank, you should cut the power off to the pressure switch. Drain all water off the system. Then check the air in the tank. If it will not hold the air that means the bladder is busted inside the tank and needs to be replaced. It truly is the life of your pump system.

[@johncollison362]

Went through this too. Water logged tank led to constant cycling that led to a dead pump. Fun stuff.

[@bigjohn20081983]

Also it should ring when knocked on and not have a thud

[@TheFlatlander440]

Dealing with that issue right now and am replacing the pressure tank, valves, monitor, and feed from the well. Not fun at all dealing with everything in a very tight space.

[@criticalevent]

For now if the bladder is gone he can still pump up the tank to get that pump to stop cycling so much.

[@drewsmith9730]

@@criticalevent yes sir he sure can as long as the bladder is not ripped too bad.

[@peytonhopkey]

I’m an old well service tech, make sure to check the tank to make sure the tank isn’t water logged. The tank itself should NOT be full of water. Make sure it has air in the tank. If the pressure switch is an operation from 30-50 psi, set the pressure in the tank at 28psi. If it’s a 40-60 switch, set the tank pressure at 38psi.

[@joshbrown779]

I had this same thought. It sounded like the pressure switch kicked the pump on too soon after it shut off in that clip. If that pressure tank isn’t working right it will wear out your pump faster.

[@jacobmartin6904]

I was gonna say the same thing it only seemed to be on for a couple seconds

[@peytonhopkey]

@@joshbrown779 absolutely it will. I’ve lost count on how many calls I went to and had to replace a pump cause the tank was so old and leaking internally and that it took out the pump. For us a tank replacement on that size tank is was about $1000 but people would put it off and ended up costing them like $3500 for pump, tank and service call, if we didn’t have to replace anything else.

[@frankrizzo5057]

First time home buyer years ago and had a pump burn up cause bag in Tank was full of water. I hated that house lol

[@m4chfive]

you do not want to seal that roofline, its got a gap to let out humid air, otherwise everything in there will rot including the wood studs. instead use wire mesh to keep the critters out, and make sure the trees around it are cut back. you can seal the bottom edges tho, no problem there

[@wobblysauce]

This... it needs to vent. Even basic flyscreen works for most bugs.

[@elDoober]

Also it is futile to try and keep mice out, they can fit through the smallest of gaps.... The best solution is to not have options for them, so NO CARDBOARD OR PAPER!, everything in Totes or bins, etc.

[@rickhawkins8671]

💯 plus mould....

[@ioriOki]

Plot Twist: The opening is a Taylor Ray Rat Rod Build Easter Egg 😂

[@HerkaDerpa419]

a rat rod drift build for fun would be so sick

[@coltonpierce4081]

Just did a big clean and reorganizing of my garage along with hanging a tv. First video is a Taylor Ray video. Let’s go!

[@Taylordrifts]

Perfect timing!

[@Natsumidragneelkim]

I would recommend mounting the control box on a wall and then extending the wires from the pump and the pressure switch hooked up to it via twist lock Outlet so if the pump ever has to be replaced you can just unplug the pump from the control box plus I would also replace the tank too​@@Taylordrifts

[@BeardMan01]

You should clean the underbrush that is at the perimeter of your property. You'd probably gain a 1/4 acre or more usable space. Especially on the side where you keep your trailers.

[@pastaalalamborghini]

Your well pump shouldn't come back on that fast. You should check the air pressure in the tank. It seems like your well tank isnt doing anything and you probably need a new one, makes a huge difference

[@RustedComputer]

Yep, I was logging in to say the same thing. My only water source is a well system now and I've been through several issues with mine. The first was a blown capacitor (several times), I finally replaced the full control box and pressure tank when the new capacitor only lasted 1 month. Then a year later the pump gave out and I had to have it professionally pulled and replaced due to our solid PVC pipe run down the well. All in all, I've found the pressure tank should be checked about once a year while the system is not pressurized and it should be about 5 pounds lower than the low side of your pressure switch.

[@chasemcmurray3737]

True. It’s causing the pump to short cycle and shortening the life of the pump tremendously.

[@TrueCountryBoy63]

Never a bad way to end a Sunday with a new Taylor video!!!

[@MGAFFY]

Lmao the rat/mouse running out the door and you screaming killed me 😂

[@Burley_Bert]

I was in my crawlspace today and came face to face ( like a foot) with a momma possum with babies in tow.. I cursed a lot and changed my pants. I don't know who was more startled.

[@mikechmarnakis2103]

Am i only one who miss JOSUE ? What happened ? Why he is not in videos ?

[@MrZombietoes]

No clue. Hope more thumbs will get someone to chime in on it

[@UKMechanic]

His own business got really busy so he doesn't have the time.

[@jgott1745]

I’ve commented on a few videos asking. I don’t understand why they haven’t addressed this.

[@MX304]

@@jgott1745 He did address it in a video a while back.

[@UKMechanic]

@@jgott1745 He's addressed it in videos and in comment replies. That's how I knew the answer for my reply in this thread.

[@zimble]

Tip from an exterminator friend I have: lay down/stuff in some steel wool and then use spray foam on top of it. Rodents will chew right through the spray foam but once you get the steel wool in there, they’re not getting through so easily ❤

[@Grimm_636]

As a motorcyclist. Thank you for not blowing the lawn clippings into the road. I salute you good sir.

[@friday9x]

Holy heck. You've got a lot of bots in these comments. 😂 KZbin really needs to do something about them. Literally in every video.

[@nitsuak1201]

They really do, it feels like as if Elon bought KZbin lol

[@sharp68chevyguy]

^^^^ KZbin, this is a robot comment

[@Er1cRu1z]

Can always use mesh to cover the opening on the top and can keep ventilation going thru

[@kevinmousty945]

Correct - you need to keep ventilation going, you need air movement in the shed.

[@aerosaaber]

I believe the issue w/ paint cans is that the paint is still liquid. I have popped the top on a nearly empty paint can and left it open to dry. once dry I've put them in the trash without an issue

[@zeitgeist2720]

The rat clip had me rolling. That meat missile was heading right for you😂

[@landroversforever]

As others have said - don't block up that ventilation around the top of the shed, especially as you've got a water source in there. Also.... rotents will happily chew their way through expanding foam so even the lower level stuff is unlikely to help much. If they want to get in, they'll find a way. I found traps the best deterrent in my workshop.

[@CoolBlue87GT]

I have those same fence lights !!! Have them around the perimeter of my house & separate garage. They cast a nice light and stay lit until dawn. Up for 3 years now, have 37 of them.

[@FlynnsGarage]

What brand and where did ya buy them

[@CoolBlue87GT]

@@FlynnsGarage I found them on Amazon, Brand; Roshwey Solar lights, 10 pack, 30 LED, $52.99 They stay lit till dawn.

[@FlynnsGarage]

@@CoolBlue87GT Thank-you!

[@LKN117]

You really need to clear all the brush out from around the well house. That will help cut down on critters being able to climb up and around .

[@BassManBobBassCovers]

Such a better position to be in than to have to pull out the entire pump assembly. That yard is close to looking perfect. The lights are such a great addition too!

[@Gecko4nine]

Love all the content you put out, but home improvement (shop, garage, etc) are awesome! The car content is always amazing, but watching you do these projects make me motivated to fix my home as well! Keep it up!

[@FlynnsGarage]

Looking great 🥂 I'm in your area so feel free to reach out when you're certain you want to ditch the zero turn you have. Yea it needs some TLC, but it'll cut grass and it grows so dang fast here in FL.

[@ralphkrekel644]

Be sure you check the bladder tank and set the correct pressure. H2o mechanic has some good video's on the way to do it.

[@Crxpert1]

You're brave for taking care of that shed. I would've been screaming and running for sure!

[@iamthesnowgod]

I've never had a true "laugh out loud" moment in one of Taylor's videos, until today. :) Love the content man. Just keep being you. By far my favorite KZbin channel right here.

[@rollcage9710]

I'm not sure when Taylor became the Bob Vila of the KZbin drifting space, but I'm here for it.

[@chadbaldwin1459]

idk why but Taylor screaming and jumping back from a rat is exactly what i needed today lol

[@Taylordrifts]

He came at me 😂 I was ready to throw hands. Lol

[@peterryan4199]

@@Taylordrifts You did... Threw them up in the sky and did a Forest Gump 🤣😂😂

[@rickhawkins8671]

​@@Taylordrifts😂😂😂😂😂

[@trxcummins7388]

You need to staple some wire mesh in those gaps because the rats will eat right through that foam

[@BzraHax]

The paint probably goes to your house, old men keep them for the paint codes/ paint matching.

[@Hammy_J]

For little sheds like that I’ve had pretty good success stuffing lavender dryer sheets around. Wasps and other creatures hate it and have done a decent job of keeping them clear.

[@AndrewK2020]

Love these types of videos! Very satisfying seeing stuff be improved!

[@OGJanders]

Love it. I Watch you because you usually dont cut corners, i dont really care what is acomplished, its so satisfying watching someone do something as proper and as good as possible.

[@alex_rodriguez777]

I love these home/shop improvement vids always look forward to your videos Taylor!

[@hyper8545]

Cut chicken wire and staple or screw it in to the top. They chew through foam

[@bigjohn20081983]

From a fellow Floridian. Get some metal wire mesh the small square style I like best. Screw/staple it over the big openings in the eves of the well house then exterior grade expand foam over it. It's two fold. One it gives the foam something to hold against and two it's another barrier for the rodents. I would leave some type of vent in the well house to help prevent mold by letting it air out. Might want to bite the bullet and get some bait stations and put them in the well house also

[@TheRadioactiveHeat]

Taylor, you're the one KZbinr I can confidently say, I watch EVERY video you put out. They are always well put together, and it's so fun to see you accomplish things. Definetly helps keep me motivated!! Keep up the awesome videos man!!!

[@charlestorruella8591]

Take the paint cans open them up and let them get hard you can take them to the dump as long as there dry and not liquid

[@glennjukes5581]

or fill w/ dirt or cat litter...

[@mgerrow512]

Where the fk is Josue?!?!

[@MrZombietoes]

These comments need more thumbs up! We all want to know!

[@tinos1395]

I definetly wouldn’t mind more videos like this! Really enjoyed this one Taylor thanx😄👌🏻

[@jonahulferts8912]

Ex-painter here, if any of that paint is latex, you can either fill the can with kitty litter or let it completely dry wity the top off, then you can put it in the trash, if its oil or lacquer based then you would have to find a place to take it.

[@armelind]

To insure excellent starting every time, you need to add a fuel shut off valve. Shut off the valve and run it out of gas after every use. There will be no gas sitting in the carb to turn to varnish. Even during long storage. I also add Sta-bil to my gas cans for my gas to stay fresher longer.

[@Doubie.]

Yes and no most American fuel has no cleaners in it and is distilled post crack so it’s an unstable mixture causing higher evaporation so adding a cleaner like seafoam and something like stabil or Startron is a good idea but even if you add a valve your only isolating the tank to a open line the carb will still evaporate regardless of weather your running it dry your still going to leave deposits the amount just varies plus now you have fun reactions with water especially in high humidity areas your always just better off using proper additives and storage Also a bunch of different blends used by crappy low cost fuel supplies have crap additives that destroy those valves witch is why they all say not for fuel in the molding

[@philbert006]

He's in Florida. No long storage. Maybe A month at most.

[@armelind]

@@Doubie. I know that you know what you know from your own experience. But I also live in the south like Taylor. I had to replace the carb and whole fuel system in 2014 because the previous owner (family member) of my riding mower left gas in it for over a year. It was one of those "if you can fix it, you can have it". Since owning any mower, I run it out of gas after every use and use Sta-bil for gas I keep in my shed between mowing. I sometimes don't need to mow for up to 4 months. Then when I start my mower, I don't even need to use the choke; it starts right up! I haven't touched my carbs since 2014 except for minor adjustments. Usually I dump any "old" gasoline in my vehicles. I get my gas from only places I know have good gas and usually get 3 to 5 gallons at a time so it takes longer to go bad. I keep my oil and filters fresh. And I service my deck, belt and blades, when they are needed. So I am talking from my own experience.

[@armelind]

@@philbert006 That's long enough that over a year, build up can accumulate and cause hard starting. And if you store less than a gallon in a hot shed in the south, it can go bad very quick.

[@while-loop]

only taylor can make me sit and watch someone clean out their well shed. hahaha love all the content you put out!

[@kariannestudeman1909]

and so you got a yard program for the lawn, so glad that the issue was less work on the pump than you thought it would be. I hope the yard comes back up to where you would like it to be.

[@NICKGAR7]

You got me inspired to clean out my garden shed and take stuff to the recycle centre. Keep up the good work and interesting content. Can’t wait for the drag strip action !

[@tylerhersey557]

Love the house update videos! If you open a paint can and let it totally dry out you should be able to chuck em in the normal trash, keep the awesome content coming!

[@Sparkystacoma]

The main failure on motors is the capacitor. That is why it is remote mounted. Always start at the cap

[@SourBogBubble]

Thanks for the efforts!!!

[@nicholasgrizzard9373]

Thanks for putting the lights in the description, definitely will be picking some of those up as well

[@Shane-on5kh]

Might be a good idea to talk to The Lawn Care Nut that takes care of the Freedom Factory and get on a lawn renovation routine for the season!

[@Brtmyster]

You did great bro. I'm glad you're taking good care of your space.

[@emericaman16]

Wait I am honestly really excited to see how the Sunday line of products works on your yard.

[@kelldog44]

It’s gonna work really well to fertilize the weeds 😂 He needs to resod if he wants to fix his yard, otherwise it will take 3-4 years for the Bermuda to overtake the weeds again. Regardless of whether he sprays for them or not.

[@brianleahy569]

Came to say the exact same. No amount if spraying in the world will save that lawn. It needs fully ripped and done from scratch. Then get a proper plan put in place.

[@2jzfox...]

I pulled out 120' of pipe to fix my well. Used an engine hoist. Saved 12 grand

[@KcazP1]

The garage and house vids are my favorite especially since I'm house shopping😂

[@colin_g]

Even after working landscaping cutting lawns all summer as a teenager, I still find a lawn cut timelapse so satisfying

[@naterjohn2012]

For sealing from rodents don't just use the spray foam. Either do a base of wire mesh or copper/steel wool to pack in the gaps and then just enough foam to hold it in place.

[@Mr.FlairWoo]

Ty taylor for being the true florida man yard. More dirt than grass. Also so glad you stopped even 2x speed mowing i was like Taylor? Are you sure the mowers not blown up? How do you like that m18 weedeater mine goes into battery protect and doesnt work well ill stick with the shlt....

[@tonto_will1129]

You need some wire mesh in that ceiling gap to keep the critters out and allow air flow

[@jimdavis6357]

Did you check the precharge on the expansion tank? It should be a couple of #’’s below the cut on pressure for the pump switch. That may help with the short cycling of the pump.

[@ianroberts5683]

Love the grass cutting ASMR. Really makes it feel like the weekend while I'm at work

[@wade2277]

What’s funny is your neighbor is just like mine. Super cool about my bikes and boats. Has his house and yard super clean and perfect. Mine looks like absolute crap. But the big difference is he is retired and has nothing to do vs I work 6-7 days a week 10 hours a day then all of the major house stuff.

[@HazelPlace89]

Grew up in South Georgia (Okefenokee area) and the "summer and less summer" is super relatable haha

[@Avboden]

Most likely the pump start capacitor is what had actually failed, but replacing the whole box with one all ready to go is the easiest for sure. Def check or just replace the tank though as it's short-cycling

[@roberta4989]

Well, well, well, all things are better now. Great episode!

[@launceherron]

Use expanded metal, basically extremely heavy duty screen that you can staple up in the big gaps on the top of the walls in the wellhouse

[@mikestrand3747]

Cant go wrong with property upgrades..keep em going

[@hardknox1917]

Love the variety and upgrade series

[@Thejacemiller]

You should angle the lights up. Solar doesn’t need direct sun to power them. They’ll still power up with snow.

[@jeremyklinger3332]

When I lived in Florida, the local landfill had free hazardous waste disposal so you could drop off old paint cans, etc. safely. Worth looking into your local landfill to see if they do the same. Will free up more space and get rid of that unnecessary junk.

[@Vince32.]

Love these home reno videos, gives a break from the car stuff! Make me wanna work on my home

[@brewzbonezballs1800]

I just started unpacking my room and putting stuff away after about a year and a half of putting it off, it's nice to have one of my idols workin along side me at the real need-to-do-stuff in life not just the flashy-fun-highlights of life.

[@COMMON_KING]

Now that I finally bought a home I can enjoy this content along with the car content 👍🏽

[@thommyd68]

Expandable foam they will eat threw really easy. Double up onchicken wire.

[@andychapman6646]

You can point the street light up however you want. They don't need direct sunlight to charge.

[@thunderbirdizations]

0:00 When in doubt, hold the camera. Cameraman never dies

[@billybike57]

Always enjoy your channel regardless of what you’re working on!

[@-B.H.]

With having extra remotes you can leave one in the bus.

[@quantumfluxuation]

Taylor. I normally don't post these kinds of things but my relationship of 7 years was just ended suddenly. I appreciate you putting in the effort for these videos so some of can escape reality for 30-40 minutes. Keep up the grind.

[@joshc9846]

Right there with you brother you are not alone. It’s been a few months for me now at this point- it does get easier. I also thank Taylor for this escape. Keep on keeping on, brother

[@carsonwashburn1]

I don’t know if it’s the same in Florida, but around me, you can fill paint buckets with sand, and once it dries, you can throw them in the normal trash

[@whyme37]

Much respect for not blowing your grass clippings onto your road!!

[@flyvertigo]

Impressed with your lights. Bought me some.

[@braydensdeals]

I love these property videos. Keep them coming

[@Savage_Owl]

The well house I suggest metal screening to cover the gaps in the roof

[@hotrodmodels1958]

you might want to check with the city or local trash pick up to find the best way to rid the paint and chemicals, it would be classified as hazardous materials

[@ClimptonDiddlehopper]

Toss the little jugs 1 at a time in the trash. Paint well mix it all together and use it as a base before painting or if you dont care it always becomes a neutral the more there is.

[@kurtisbleakney2266]

Watching this made me thankful for living in alberta Canada. Where we've managed to stay rat free since the 50's

[@gregholmes3661]

I use one those lights you put on the French as a light when I work on appliances. Throw on the dash to recharge , works great

[@fredrickugarner8278]

Hey Tayor the capacitor is more than likely burned out from the on and off. Also just put wire mesh up around the outside roof and then spray the foam Amazon has traps that have poison in them you just need one they eat the bait end go die someplace and that clears them out get the bigger box and put it along the wall and do not store any paper or paper they love to make nests. love your show You and I have the same love for anything that goes fast and love to make myself and I am a neat freak. Also when you tell people to like and subscribe, tell them to also share makes a big difference that is how I got your link Peace brother.

[@dieselvecqueray-lu2oz]

I live up in the pnw and I’d assume the wells down south are the same, but the huge gaps in the room of the pump house might be for “easy” removal. Just recently had to replace the pump on our well and the well pipe was in 20 foot sticks so the roof had to come off our pump house to do it.

[@asten9647]

I love this type of content❤❤so refreshing

[@Scott-yu7bv]

Put a skylight above the pump. I work at fish hatchery that uses a lot of large pumps and we do that with all of them for maintenance reasons. Gives us free light in the pump houses too.

[@65msp]

Mix the paint with cat litter and let it turn to solid waste or find a chemical recycler. Keep up the content, I always look forward to it. Excited about the Mazda build.

[@RearEngineShop]

I don’t care what you’re upgrading. It’s always fun to watch. 👍

[@gwbuilder5779]

Getting things done is so rewarding. It will be interesting to see how the lights work over time, but they certainly get the job done.👌 You might want to get a bigger pressure tank for the well, for it not to cycle as often; however, you need to know the flow rate of the well (not the pump), so it can support the volume of water you intend to use to prevent damage to your well pump.🤙

[@robertsummers753]

THAT WAS A GOOD VIDEO , I ENJOY THIS KIND OF CONTENT...........BUT IM REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THE LOFT BUILD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@spyrule]

Rats are surprisingly good climbers. If you want to really keep them out, clear all the branches and whatnot around the roof and top of the pump shed. and put a metal sill plate on the bottom of that door. Lastly, keep organic material out (cardboard boxes are loved by rats/mice for nesting).

[@dawnlarsen3174]

Yup, and screen off any holes up near the ceiling with some hardware cloth.

[@spyrule]

@@dawnlarsen3174 chicken fence works great, with some anti-rodent sprayfoam filled in works wonders.

[@dawnlarsen3174]

Yah, unless the holes are small, rats can get thru chicken wire. I've always used hardware cloth, because it's impermeable by rodentia, lol.

[@spyrule]

@@dawnlarsen3174 That's why I mentioned filling it with anti-rodent expansion foam afterwards. I've watched many a rodent try and literally back away from that foam (its a little more expensive, but worth it in the right situation).

[@sn95mustanggarage17]

Ethenaol content in pump gas is why our lawn equipment, pressure washer, have issues. Every time I put pump gas into my equipment, I add Lucas fuel treatment. No more issues.

[@bmorg7244]

If you have to pull that pump I would recommend unbolting or cutting the fasteners that hold the pump house to the slab and getting it out of the way. It will 100% be worth the time to take it off and put it back again

[@coltonkruse2313]

Wow those lights are better than i was expecting.

[@ravenphat]

Taylor u may also need to check the air side of the pressure tank. That will make the pump cycle more than it should. Also u may get a lil bit more pressure to the system.