Next time you and the family are up north of Seattle, stop by Arlington Hardware in Arlington Washington! You wont be disappointed Cody! Bring your wallet. 🤣
Can't open the website? Hmmm what's going on? Is TH-cam blocking people from making a living too? And they make billions of dollars everyday. Can't open any of your websites. Not even Instagram. What's going on?
I’m a heating and air conditioning technician, and I’m “famous for” spending the extra few minutes with customers before they spend the money and time to have a service call, and I will say that I very seldom have anyone call back and let alone help with the cost of my time. I love that you took the time and energy to help the guy out. From everyone in the repair trades I wanted to say thank you!
We had that same problem not very long ago. I could easily see that my capacitor had expanded and cracked. I went to the well digging place in our little town and they gave me a used but good capacitor to try. Unfortunately my pump was bad too. Those guys took time to help me figure it out without charging me. I had 4 pizzas and drinks delivered to them as a thanks. You definitely have to take care of those that help you.
I don't share a couple of his political points. But he has such a large heart, caring, and hardworking that everyone should try to be like him. I truly admire him.
So let me get this straight: you actually take time to set up a camera and such to tell us there'll be hell to pay if there's no water when the wife gets home... now that's confidence! 😄
You know Cody that is something my dad passed down to me. We own a business and anytime we needed something fixed or worked after we paid our bill my dad would always find the mechanic or the the guy that put tires on our trucks or cars and tip him too. It always meant alot to that person and its something I do too. Thanks for videos and God bless you and your family
I do the same thing. I'm a plumber so going from job site job site occasionally I will pick up a nail or screw in my tire after plugging them as much as I can when I get new ones well new to me from a used tire place after I pay my bill I always tip the guys. It's just $5 but every time I go there it seems like they take a little bit more care with my vehicle.
Good stuff! I had my vehicle break down on a road trip hundreds of miles from home in the middle of nowhere in the midwest. I got a tow truck driver sent from AAA, and initially had them route me to a dealership since I didn't know the area. The driver happened to be a salt of the earth type of cool dude, and he happened to be the owner of a small mechanic shop in a nearby town. After talking, I opted to have him tow my car to his shop, and he fixed me up for cheap, and his mechanics did a quick and superb job. I was back on the road the next morning. When paying, I gave a $100 tip (it was a $200 job, would have been $600 at the dealership), and he was so jazzed...but what stuck with me was that he immediately said he would use the money to buy lunch for his crew that day. Supporting local/small business pays in more ways than monetarily; there's good people out there that treat everyone right, and they deserve more.
I am glad to hear you be so appreciative of the contractors that really care. I am a landscape contractor and I get so many calls asking for advise. You do what you can but you can’t always help everyone.
Cody, the capacitor is a motor starting capacitor. When energized, it gives an extra kick to turn the motor on. Once started, the capacitor is no longer needed. The capacitor can fail and is easily tested and replaced for under $20. You just have to match the capacitance (in mfd) and voltage. A higher voltage rating doesn't hurt. Replace the capacitor in the old unit and leave it as a spare.
That was nice gesture man. Well done! Along the same lines is why I like to use local businesses as much as I can. Yes, you might pay a bit more for something. But, you're building a relationship with a person or set of people at that business. And that makes it much easier to tap into the years of experience and knowledge they have. And that has definite advantages. For example, I blew a hose on my tractor one time. I went to the same place I've been going for years to get a new hose made. They had the hose and fittings, but their crimping press was down. They sent me to one of their competitors down the road. I told the new place who had sent me and gave them my parts (from the first place). They made my hose and didn't charge me anything. Now I bounce back and forth between the two places when I need hoses. Being nice pays off for everyone involved.
Man, I gotta tell ya, this is awesome! As a 20+ year automotive tech, I've spent thousands of hours on the phone helping people and glad to do it. I usually end up with the odd electrical issues no one wants to fool with but I enjoy it. Only about twice in my career has someone done what you did for the fellow that helped you. One great customer, who always tries things himself first, even if its just stopping by to ask a simple 30sec question, will always hand me $20. I don't expect it, but it sure means a lot that he values things that I've learned the hard way through the years. Been enjoying the content man, just subscribed. I'm a TH-cam rookie but trying my hand a bit at it lately. Keep up the good work!
How many of you are yelling at the screen right now: "Just replace the capacitor!" With all the preparations you've made for the apocalypse, there's a big glaring hole right in front of you there Mr. W. Maybe buy a $10 replacement capacitor for your water source? LOL but live and learn.
The cap by itself is unlikely to be available locally. Would have had to have his pump down for a day or two while one shipped out. In this case I am sure it was worth it to spend $80 to be back up an running right away and not have to answer to Mrs. W. Having a spare is nice, but given that electrolytic caps have an expiration date, it might not be wise to spend the money on a spare at the same time you just put in a new one. I would consider putting a reminder on my calendar 3-5 years out to buy a spare so it's not already old when you need it. I had this same problem with a drill press a while back and chose to not buy the spare cap because 1. I can usually afford to have my drill press down for a couple days while I wait for a replacement to get shipped. 2. I don't want the spare to go bad sitting on the shelf. 3. I have other equipment that use startup caps with similar enough specs that I could "borrow" if I REALLY needed my drill press (in fact, I used a cap from something else to confirm the issue with the drill press before ordering the part and could have continued using it like that in a pinch).
EXCELLENT ADVICE FROM A THINKING GENTLMAN!! Thank you Cody. This has been among your best points. Thank you! Michael Dougfir PS: Don't forget the spare to keep on hand, as the man suggested. He is doing you a favor too, by saying so.
“What’s your wife’s favorite dinner spot? Good because I’m taking her there, thanks for helping me out east coast boy!” Totally kidding. Really appreciated your ending words Cody. We don’t often appreciate and value ones time and knowledge. It’s good to step back and recognize people for it.
Just getting into the trades this makes me happy to see people understand that you’re not paying for the 15 minutes it took them to help you but for the years of education it took them to learn. We need more people like y’all in this world
We are supposed to help each other in life but sometimes forget. Glad you were able to troubleshoot and fix without a lot of stress. Very nice gift, his wife will be very happy and you could hear his appreciation on the phone.
At the risk of sounding ungrateful, I have called on professionals for advice many times and it has never occurred to me to do this. A thank you goes a long way, but this is taking a step further. thanks for the advice, I will be doing this in the future. keep up the good work.
This is not a poke at you so please do not take it that way : Sadly this is taking place slowly all over our great country. The nanny state mentality has appeal and i just do not understand why, it leads to helplessness and dependency. If you stand upon square number zero and are given a gift that advances you to square number one, most will accept that gift. Even if only a small piece of you is taken, it still a price paid. Very few of us modern humans will struggle on our own to get to square 1 - fully intact. If the first gift was easy than the second will be easier still. However, that which is earned will always be sweeter. And i guess that is a lesson you learn best when young. But the real wonder i have is those that give the hand outs know what they create. So what is the end goal ? After i saw the huge masses of tents in LA, i thought how can anyone allow that to go on and on. Never mind provide the funding for it. I feel it is a crime against humanity, and those whom created it must be punished at some point. Forgive my ramblings i have strong feelings about it. Peace : )
I've lost nothing on the west coast. Full of Anti life, Anti Gun, climate change freaks,who want the government to give me give me give me. Kind of people. So sad Because there is some beautiful country out there.Wish There were way more people like Cody out there.
Keep up the good work. I am afraid that courtesy and gratitude are becoming lost in our society. I fear that without people reminding our children of this it will be something lost forever. I am in my 40s and most people I deal with have forgotten gratitude or were never taught how to be a respectful member of society.
I am a retired Electrician and I have only had this done once for me. I do this with every person that takes the time to help me with a problem I have. Good on you Cody that's how a good MAN operates in this world. It is good to see this level of kindness still going on.
Nice of you to think about the guy that gave you the information to fix your well. The time and information he gave you is priceless, it's not just the cost of the labor and parts that he saved you but the time that you could have been without water. Sometimes it can take a few days to get out to the rural areas to fix something. People like Mike are really good people. :)
I live in Seattle and it still totally blows my mind I watched you all this time and didn't realise how close you were. lol Every time I see the mountains in your video it kind of makes me grin.!
I’m one of those guys(electrical contractor). I’ve given advice over the phone many times. I can’t remember a time when someone has done what you did. Good job!
I've learned SO MUCH from you and enjoyed tons of your hard worked content, but this Sir may be the best of them all. 1) Practical confidence to try to troubleshoot well pump issues, which are life critical and terribly intimidating! And 2) The importance of appreciating the time and experience of other craftsmen who selflessly give critical information and guidance without a thought and concern to the impact that might have on their business. I am often looked at with confusion and derision for compensating and thanking the talented individuals who have made our life on our farm possible, and whom we rely upon in critical emergencies. The relatively small amount of effort and treasure it takes to acknowledge and properly thank people who help us at their own cost pays enormous benefits and strengthens our communities. Thank you Cody for showing us how to and how simple it is to say thanks when much more than thanks is in order. And Thank God you didn't have to pull the pump out of the well house!!
Cody way to go. I read something the other day that stuck with me. We can always be kind and do something for our fellow man. I am a contractor and the other day got a call from a person that had a pocket door that was off the track and stuck, half open. I got there and fixed in less than 5 minutes. I didn't charge the customer it was just nice to do something for someone, and I could. When I come across someone that gives me excellent customer service. I go out of my way to make sure that they are recognized. Whether that is my speaking to their boss and making sure they get the recognition they deserve or by leaving them a tip. Thank you for doing this!
You nailed it Cody! As I became the community handy guy, I found myself getting into more and more conversations about how to do a project. And sometimes to the point of inconvenience. It's tough to sit there when you're in a hurry and explain something to somebody. When anybody takes the time to explain something to me I thank them very sincerely
Watching your videos allways gives me a huge flashback to the times when we had our family business. But in a different way, because my father was not interested in his family at all but saw nothing but cheap workers in my Mom, my younger Brother and me. I could have left, beeing the stronger of us brothers, but stayed to help and protect what helped and protected me. Some years later now, beeing the last one to remain of my family, I finally was able to do what I allways wanted. Like my father I have two boys, too, and I treat them as I would have liked to be treated then. The ammount of love that comes back to me from the two is, what makes live worth living. I thank god for this every day.
Mr. Cody and the Wranglerstar family, you are such an inspiration . In a world of chaos and uncertainty, you show us how genuine humans can still be. As a master plumber of 8 years, cattle farmer and outdoorsman, I have learned so much for your content and can’t thank you enough. Keep up the good work and better yet, keep being the man you are. Thanks!
Hi Cody. Awesome all turned out OK with the pump. I have maintained many systems just like yours. The shed. Oh, man. I have had to completely replace sheds because the mice simply destroyed them. Made them impossible to be in. When replacing a shed or constructing new systems I sheath the interior and close up every entry point even making the thresh hold mouse-proof. What a difference that makes for me. A total joy to enter and work. Signed: Sticking my nose where it doesn't belong.
Hi Wrangler great video! You are correct the black cylinder is a start capacitor for the pump motor. I'd like to point out that all you would need to change in that scenario would be the capacitor. They are usually the first thing to fail on single phase electric motors. They are generally not to expensive if you call a local supplier that deals in electric componentst. They should be able to get you the same exact solenoid for much less. I'd also note that being much cheaper it is feasible to have one or two capacitors as backups on a shelf somewhere. Keep up the great work. I very much enjoy your videos! God bless!
As a contractor I. Thank you for being generous to the well man for his generous time .. Cody be cautious with capacitors. They can hold a charge and will give you a horrible shock .. some can even be fatal to certain people .. so many times I go above and beyond and I don’t even receive a thank you
You can buy that start capacitor to have a spare on hand. Some of the better volt meters have a setting to test the capacitor rating. Great video, and God bless
Cody, that was some good trouble shooting. You could have used a clamp on amp meter on that cable. As long is you could wrap around the conductor with the clamp on you will be good to go to read it. No need to remove the sheets from the cable. Awesome work. It’s nice to have something that simple be the fix.
It's so true, we should show appreciation when someone takes the time to help us out. I'm sure you made his day Cody! The next time you have a capacitor go bad, you can save some money by only replacing the capacitor and not the whole box. The capacitor alone is only about $20 or $30. An electric motor repair shop will usually have them in stock. Considering how far you live from town, it might not be a bad idea to keep a spare on hand.
It's my understanding that throughout Britain and Eire there are MANY folks trying to live a more self reliant life on small acreage. One TH-camr whose videos I've seen over the years, is Mossy Bottom, a Brit living in NorthWestern Eire. I'm sure there are many more. They may use different words to describe their home and lifestyle instead of the term "homestead".
It's my understanding that throughout Britain and Eire there are MANY folks trying to live a more self reliant life on small acreage. One TH-camr whose videos I've seen over the years, is Mossy Bottom, a Brit living in NorthWestern Eire. I'm sure there are many more. They may use different words to describe their home and lifestyle instead of the term "homestead".
Electrical troubleshooting drives me crazy. My car was having a strange electric problem I thought was a parking pin or gear position sensor...it was doing weird stuff, like electrical troubles do. Mostly it just went completely dead right after putting the key in at start up, but back on if stuck my leg out the door and pushed the car back against the parking pin. Talked to my mechanic, through all the troubleshooting possibilities. He said before you do anything else just check your battery connections. They were tight, really pretty clean, but I took them off and did a clean up of posts and connectors, reinstalled. That was it. I love when the fix is the first and easiest thing you do.
You can test a capacitor using a descent Voltmeter. There is a selection of “MFD” on the voltmeter. You have to disconnect the wires from the capacitor to test properly. It will take 3 seconds or so for your voltmeter to register the MFd’s. If it’s good it will register within about 5-10% of what’s listed on the capacitor body for MFd’s.
I was watching Godzilla: KING of the Monsters and I saw Wranglerstar has a problem. Sorry King, Cody calls. I'll watch this first, Godzilla will be there later.
one thing to note is that capacitors can be extremely dangerous if your not familiar with how they work, they store energy like a battery except that they charge and discharge very fast so they can maintain current even if there is no power connected to them and can discharge that current into you all at once if you touch its terminals. Its always a good idea to make sure its safe to handle by bridging its terminals together with a screwdriver or something to discharge any stored current. capacitors come in all sizes and have many uses but in this instance its likely used to provide a jolt of power to initiate the rotation of your well pump motor.
I remember one day when we were about 16 my friend I had smoked a little bit of something that morning and later that day our well pump went out. It was also about 10 degrees Fahrenheit out and we had to make a bonfire in our front yard to thaw the ground so we could dig up the access. Now imagine bring super high and being told to start a fire on your front lawn in a residential neighborhood.
When we had a borehole pump it fed into a 500 gallon tank, the tank had a float switch at the top and another half way up. The top one would switch the pump contactor off, the bottom one would switch it on. A third float switch just below the lower one would light up a warning light letting you know that you're consuming water faster than the pump can refill the tank (broken pump, dry well, major leak / high consumption, etc). ...and if the light ever came on you still had half the tank available as a reserve. It was a simple system, but worked great.
What you said about good advice is too often overlooked, one simple explanation may come from a person who has 1000 hours in a trade and can put it into laymen’s terms.
I recall a rare flood taking out the farm's supply pump on the creek: it got into the electric motor doing it no good at all. There was an old piston pump in the shack for emergencies, hooked up to a petrol engine it could keep things going but at a reduced volume. That was used for four days while a new electric pump & motor was acquired & set up. The replacement unit was fully sealed & flood-proof, but in the 35 years since then, the water level has never come close to the workings.
Once again, thank you for helping me correct some of errors in my ways. I have, to often, taken these gems of knowledge for granted. I have often offered my knowledge and skills for no more than thank you but, to recognize it and provide value to someone for their time and skills is a whole new level. Thank you and please keep them coming.
Well pumps, pool pumps, and the A/C outside fan units. All have capacitors, if the motor is humming the capacitor has gone out. Always keep replacement capacitor for each unit on hand. Capacitors come in different powers. They like to go out on weekends and Holidays when everyone is closed. Lol. Great Video.
Hi.. Glad it was such an easy fix. FYI.. You should be able to pull well pump, cables and tubing out by hand at the depth of your well. I've pulled pumps out at 20 ft with help from another person. Main problem would be accessing the pump. Don't know about the regulations in your area. That may also play a factor.
I like how your well house is actually big enough to get in and work in there. I worked for a plumber for a few years and we never came across one big enough to really get in there so we could work.
Great to see that you were able to repair the pump relay switch ! Also glad to see you thank the guy that advised you what to check and also show your appreciation by giving his wife a free dinner ! Thanks !
Many hvac shops sell multi tap capacitor for temporary emergency repairs. You can select the correct jumpers to configure it for the needed value. Good to have around.
I’d like to take a minute to thank you for all the times your videos helped me physically and mentally. I’ve learned a lot from you and you have helped me grow with the lord. I’m wish there was away to repay you for all that you have done and will do through your videos. God bless you and your family.
Couple thinks. 1. One of the best videos since a bit 2. Good project idea - Make well house a bit nicer 3. That bridge - men it's scary :) 4. Maybe it's a good idea to stock part like that in the shop Great content as always. I really enjoy your videos !!! All best for your family
Very nice Cody, you no doubt made Mike's week. Just a return phone call and a simple thank you was probably enough, but the extra mile you put forth might of made the difference between a shitty day and being able to go home with a smile on his face. Lord knows I could use a few days like that. Take care bud. God bless you guys.
Thank you for taking care of that guy. There are so few people today that are willing to help you like that and they usually get taken advantage of. There is a lesson to be learned here. Thank you.
Taking care of that guy by buying his wife and him a dinner gift certificate was the A+ thing to do. You sir are a gentleman, "finer than frog hair split four ways" as the old timers would say. I wish more folks were like you in our crazy world 👍🏻
I genuinely feel that its a great thing, no sarcasm intended or implied, that out buildings are the one exception to not keeping clean and organized especially when you never really have to visit them. growing up on a dairy farm is a great place to witness that. thanks for the video today was a nice break.
You’re the man Cody! I work at a retail ag facility and whenever we get a sprayer or spreader stuck and the farmer has to come pull us out we always return the favor with a couple cases of beer and some hats or t shits. A little bit can go a long ways.
I'd replace that cap which would be much cheaper. It's definitely bad. Just be careful! Those caps can be dangerous if shorted. Anyway, I see you bought the entire thing. Of course, it may be tough to find that cap as opposed to the whole thing. I have a background in electronics, so that's just how I think. Glad you got it working. Good man! :)
I'm glad it was such a simple fix! I guess it's time to go buy a spare one of those controllers so you have it on hand. Every time you show us that pump house I think that a reorganization and renovation of that building would make a great video. I don't want to over step but for a guy as tidy and organized as you given the impotents of that building I'm shocked you leave it looking like it does.
how to measure … amps.. ohms law … how to measure resistance … ohms law … etc etc . all with yr volt meter … but im just an old mechanic … thanx so much for your time.. we can learn so much from others ... I have learned from u!
I keep a spare control box and pressure switch on hand. Turns a trip into town "right stinking now!" into "whenever I get around to it." As you say, they're fairly standard parts, and the odds your spares will help out a neighbor sometime at 10pm on a dark and stormy night are pretty good.
I would just like to say that this video, as cool as it was in all....the last little bit with your Sweet-loaf playing in the puddle was my favorite. I especially love how Mrs W ensured Sweet-loaf figured her own way out of the situation she had put herself in. That is parenting done right!! It was a bit touching to me (even made my eyeballs sweat a bit), as I haven't seen my boys in person for about 6 months now. I am in Korea and they're in the States. However, that all changes next month when I get to return home for our move to Alaska. Thanks for the continued great content, Cody!
From an owner of a plumbing outfit you sir have class. No matter how much you make or don’t make those gifts of gratitude are not forgot or dismissed. 👍
Him taking that 10 minutes to run through your well problem is very good business practice. 1. It sets a good relationship between you and him. 2. With him giving you a quick simple fix for problems like a capacitor or a bad connection it stops a very simple inexpensive repair call for him to send a guy out and he have to bill you a large amount for not a lot of work which would leave some people with a bad taste in their mouth over it. 3. with him saving you money now and building that good relationship with you he is probably the first call for outside help on your well now when the job is too much for you or if you need another well installed or a new pump in the coming years if that one fails. If only more contractor/supply businesses could figure out the simple art of retaining customers.
Good call on the gift certificate for restaurant. It shows his time and expertise were very much appreciated, and it kind of forces him and his wife to have an evening out together, which we all know can be too easy to put off due to being busy. They'll enjoy that time together, and it'll be worth way more than money.
The bit on repaying kindness really struck home. I seldom receive much for helping others but that's part of the gig, kind of like that old book The Giving Tree. I wish there were more good men like you in the world.
Capacitors can be a WEAK LINK on circuits when you least expect. There are two major groups for motors like that pump. STARTING caps ....or RUN caps. They may look similar but have different purposes. Large caps like yours have a roll of insulating foil/ material embedded in a semi-liquid called electrolyte . As the caps age , they may dry out or fail....and spew out foul smelling substance through the small hole which has a rubber membrane or aluminum cover which swells or splits. I have replaced faulty caps on an air compressor, a large shop filter system and microwave oven . Just be aware SAFETY FIRST since capacitors can store a lethal charge of energy like a high powered battery. Read or view videos on handling and DISCHARGING CAPS before you start. Caps are more affordable than the whole device. Thanks for sharing Cody... J K
Great video! Great lesson to be learned! When people at my work, corporate environment, go out of their way to help me, I ask who there manager is. Then I shoot them an email(cc'ing the person that helped me) explaining the situation and how helpful they were!!! Come yearly review time, there is a reason to give a high review to that person! It doesn't really cost me anything, but it can mean a lot to the person helping me out! Too many times I have gone out of my way to help someone at work and they don't even say thank you:( Be safe!
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Next time you and the family are up north of Seattle, stop by Arlington Hardware in Arlington Washington! You wont be disappointed Cody! Bring your wallet. 🤣
Can't open the website? Hmmm what's going on?
Is TH-cam blocking people from making a living too? And they make billions of dollars everyday.
Can't open any of your websites. Not even Instagram. What's going on?
I might just take you up on this,
@@wranglerstar please do brother!
@@wranglerstar ask for Rob.
Just calling that guy back and telling him he solved your problem probably made his day, and then your gift made his week!
People usually even call back, unless what you told them was wrong. SMH.
The only thank you a mechanic wants is money.
And it's dinner at her favorite restaurant. Mike may even get lucky after dinner! LOL!
It's a shame more people do not thank someone, who gives them a money saving solution, any kind of thank you or reward.
Cool thing to do...
I’m a heating and air conditioning technician, and I’m “famous for” spending the extra few minutes with customers before they spend the money and time to have a service call, and I will say that I very seldom have anyone call back and let alone help with the cost of my time. I love that you took the time and energy to help the guy out. From everyone in the repair trades I wanted to say thank you!
We had that same problem not very long ago. I could easily see that my capacitor had expanded and cracked. I went to the well digging place in our little town and they gave me a used but good capacitor to try. Unfortunately my pump was bad too. Those guys took time to help me figure it out without charging me. I had 4 pizzas and drinks delivered to them as a thanks. You definitely have to take care of those that help you.
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I don't share a couple of his political points. But he has such a large heart, caring, and hardworking that everyone should try to be like him. I truly admire him.
Brian C the golden rule applies to all, no matter what
Agreed, I wish there were less of the politics on this channel, but I greatly enjoy the rest of the content.
X3 on the politics. Great information apart from that.
You can probably get a cheap replacement capacitor and repair the old unit. That'll give you a spare if the new one ever fails.
I agree the capacitor is probably on $20 and can easily be changed
Edward McKinnon in a pinch you could wire in a light bulb with a pigtail in place of that capacitor.
@@diesellib In terms of electricity, a light bulb would be a bad idea. The system was designed to have a capacitor.
Moistifier I said in a pinch. It’s designed for a capacitor yes but a bulb would get his water pump going.
So let me get this straight: you actually take time to set up a camera and such to tell us there'll be hell to pay if there's no water when the wife gets home... now that's confidence! 😄
Let's hope Ms. W doesn't watch this video ;)
Pretty sure he documents a lot of the stuff he does around the house with a camera. I am sure he has setting it up down to a couple minutes.
He was worried, that got me worried! Glad it’s sorted though:-)
@@QYXP And you didn't bite! Now that shows character!
Good man!
You know Cody that is something my dad passed down to me. We own a business and anytime we needed something fixed or worked after we paid our bill my dad would always find the mechanic or the the guy that put tires on our trucks or cars and tip him too. It always meant alot to that person and its something I do too. Thanks for videos and God bless you and your family
I do the same thing. I'm a plumber so going from job site job site occasionally I will pick up a nail or screw in my tire after plugging them as much as I can when I get new ones well new to me from a used tire place after I pay my bill I always tip the guys. It's just $5 but every time I go there it seems like they take a little bit more care with my vehicle.
I learned along time ago, electric parts run on smoke, when the smoke gets out , it’s no good , lol 👍
That’s great. I like that.
You are correct sir!
As my avionics instructor always says, " don't release the magic smoke."
Good stuff!
I had my vehicle break down on a road trip hundreds of miles from home in the middle of nowhere in the midwest. I got a tow truck driver sent from AAA, and initially had them route me to a dealership since I didn't know the area. The driver happened to be a salt of the earth type of cool dude, and he happened to be the owner of a small mechanic shop in a nearby town. After talking, I opted to have him tow my car to his shop, and he fixed me up for cheap, and his mechanics did a quick and superb job. I was back on the road the next morning. When paying, I gave a $100 tip (it was a $200 job, would have been $600 at the dealership), and he was so jazzed...but what stuck with me was that he immediately said he would use the money to buy lunch for his crew that day. Supporting local/small business pays in more ways than monetarily; there's good people out there that treat everyone right, and they deserve more.
Those Sweetloaf outro's are a shining example of everything life should be about!!
Just after he said Ill send the Infant/info.
seems a bit extreme for fixing a well pump
X2! She sure is a cutie 😊
and looks like jack is learning to drive the van. ha ha
I am glad to hear you be so appreciative of the contractors that really care. I am a landscape contractor and I get so many calls asking for advise. You do what you can but you can’t always help everyone.
Cody, the capacitor is a motor starting capacitor. When energized, it gives an extra kick to turn the motor on. Once started, the capacitor is no longer needed. The capacitor can fail and is easily tested and replaced for under $20. You just have to match the capacitance (in mfd) and voltage. A higher voltage rating doesn't hurt. Replace the capacitor in the old unit and leave it as a spare.
htmagic I have a feeling that you are in the hvac field
@@austinpadgett5149 Nope. Chemical Engineer with over 40 years experience.
Great advice. HVAC suppliers have many of these start capacitors In stock. Should be easy to find.
@@BigDmike24 Also motor repair places. Probably the same place where he bought the entire controller. Probably only needed the capacitor in it.
That was nice gesture man. Well done!
Along the same lines is why I like to use local businesses as much as I can. Yes, you might pay a bit more for something. But, you're building a relationship with a person or set of people at that business. And that makes it much easier to tap into the years of experience and knowledge they have. And that has definite advantages. For example, I blew a hose on my tractor one time. I went to the same place I've been going for years to get a new hose made. They had the hose and fittings, but their crimping press was down. They sent me to one of their competitors down the road. I told the new place who had sent me and gave them my parts (from the first place). They made my hose and didn't charge me anything. Now I bounce back and forth between the two places when I need hoses.
Being nice pays off for everyone involved.
So glad you got an easy win today! Great advice about how to repay generosity in kind.
Well done, Cody...!!! Glad to see you "return the favor", as not many people do this anymore...
Another great, day in the life video of a guy who does life right! How about another of grandads drawers cleaned out soon?
Can someone please link me to the first video of that,that sounds interesting.thanks
Type into your search bar Wranglerstar time capsule and 3 of them show uo
Show up. Don’t know if he has done more.
@jokeal thanks
Man, I gotta tell ya, this is awesome! As a 20+ year automotive tech, I've spent thousands of hours on the phone helping people and glad to do it. I usually end up with the odd electrical issues no one wants to fool with but I enjoy it. Only about twice in my career has someone done what you did for the fellow that helped you. One great customer, who always tries things himself first, even if its just stopping by to ask a simple 30sec question, will always hand me $20. I don't expect it, but it sure means a lot that he values things that I've learned the hard way through the years. Been enjoying the content man, just subscribed. I'm a TH-cam rookie but trying my hand a bit at it lately. Keep up the good work!
How many of you are yelling at the screen right now: "Just replace the capacitor!" With all the preparations you've made for the apocalypse, there's a big glaring hole right in front of you there Mr. W. Maybe buy a $10 replacement capacitor for your water source? LOL but live and learn.
My thought exactly. But like he said, pixies are not his forte'.
lol yeah. We have our own well, and its aaalllwaays that damned capacitor.
The cap by itself is unlikely to be available locally. Would have had to have his pump down for a day or two while one shipped out. In this case I am sure it was worth it to spend $80 to be back up an running right away and not have to answer to Mrs. W. Having a spare is nice, but given that electrolytic caps have an expiration date, it might not be wise to spend the money on a spare at the same time you just put in a new one. I would consider putting a reminder on my calendar 3-5 years out to buy a spare so it's not already old when you need it. I had this same problem with a drill press a while back and chose to not buy the spare cap because 1. I can usually afford to have my drill press down for a couple days while I wait for a replacement to get shipped. 2. I don't want the spare to go bad sitting on the shelf. 3. I have other equipment that use startup caps with similar enough specs that I could "borrow" if I REALLY needed my drill press (in fact, I used a cap from something else to confirm the issue with the drill press before ordering the part and could have continued using it like that in a pinch).
Totally. Leaking like that. Although, not many places sell just the capacitor.
EXCELLENT ADVICE FROM A THINKING GENTLMAN!!
Thank you Cody.
This has been among your best points.
Thank you!
Michael Dougfir
PS: Don't forget the spare to keep on hand, as the man suggested.
He is doing you a favor too, by saying so.
“What’s your wife’s favorite dinner spot?
Good because I’m taking her there, thanks for helping me out east coast boy!”
Totally kidding. Really appreciated your ending words Cody. We don’t often appreciate and value ones time and knowledge. It’s good to step back and recognize people for it.
Just getting into the trades this makes me happy to see people understand that you’re not paying for the 15 minutes it took them to help you but for the years of education it took them to learn. We need more people like y’all in this world
We are supposed to help each other in life but sometimes forget. Glad you were able to troubleshoot and fix without a lot of stress. Very nice gift, his wife will be very happy and you could hear his appreciation on the phone.
At the risk of sounding ungrateful, I have called on professionals for advice many times and it has never occurred to me to do this. A thank you goes a long way, but this is taking a step further. thanks for the advice, I will be doing this in the future. keep up the good work.
Every time I watch his vids it reminds me how trapped I am in the Bay Area and how much California is the hell hole of the country.
This is not a poke at you so please do not take it that way : Sadly this is taking place slowly all over our great country.
The nanny state mentality has appeal and i just do not understand why, it leads to helplessness and dependency.
If you stand upon square number zero and are given a gift that advances you to square number one, most will accept that gift.
Even if only a small piece of you is taken, it still a price paid. Very few of us modern humans will struggle on our own to get to square 1 - fully intact. If the first gift was easy than the second will be easier still. However, that which is earned will always be sweeter.
And i guess that is a lesson you learn best when young. But the real wonder i have is those that give the hand outs know what
they create. So what is the end goal ? After i saw the huge masses of tents in LA, i thought how can anyone allow that to go on and on. Never mind provide the funding for it. I feel it is a crime against humanity, and those whom created it must be punished
at some point. Forgive my ramblings i have strong feelings about it.
Peace : )
John Robinson idk what the hell you said but cool reply man, way too many words for me lol
@@lordmark4966 Yeah, sorry i am very long winded. on and on and on.
It was a philosophical rant.
Central maybe. . . . Not here in the far North end
I've lost nothing on the west coast. Full of Anti life, Anti Gun, climate change freaks,who want the government to give me give me give me. Kind of people. So sad Because there is some beautiful country out there.Wish There were way more people like Cody out there.
Keep up the good work. I am afraid that courtesy and gratitude are becoming lost in our society. I fear that without people reminding our children of this it will be something lost forever. I am in my 40s and most people I deal with have forgotten gratitude or were never taught how to be a respectful member of society.
John Deere saw that tractor you were driving around, and wants their hat back ;-)
I am a retired Electrician and I have only had this done once for me. I do this with every person that takes the time to help me with a problem I have. Good on you Cody that's how a good MAN operates in this world. It is good to see this level of kindness still going on.
Thank you for including your AR15 in the background and standing up for freedom. Honestly, it is refreshing to see.
I was going to say the same thing. I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed.
Are tractor drive-by's common that neck of the woods?
Nice of you to think about the guy that gave you the information to fix your well. The time and information he gave you is priceless, it's not just the cost of the labor and parts that he saved you but the time that you could have been without water. Sometimes it can take a few days to get out to the rural areas to fix something. People like Mike are really good people. :)
I live in Seattle and it still totally blows my mind I watched you all this time and didn't realise how close you were. lol Every time I see the mountains in your video it kind of makes me grin.!
Yeah that mountain looks like a painting lol.
I’m one of those guys(electrical contractor). I’ve given advice over the phone many times. I can’t remember a time when someone has done what you did. Good job!
I've learned SO MUCH from you and enjoyed tons of your hard worked content, but this Sir may be the best of them all. 1) Practical confidence to try to troubleshoot well pump issues, which are life critical and terribly intimidating! And 2) The importance of appreciating the time and experience of other craftsmen who selflessly give critical information and guidance without a thought and concern to the impact that might have on their business. I am often looked at with confusion and derision for compensating and thanking the talented individuals who have made our life on our farm possible, and whom we rely upon in critical emergencies. The relatively small amount of effort and treasure it takes to acknowledge and properly thank people who help us at their own cost pays enormous benefits and strengthens our communities. Thank you Cody for showing us how to and how simple it is to say thanks when much more than thanks is in order.
And Thank God you didn't have to pull the pump out of the well house!!
4:50 That's probably the best equipped AR I've seen on a tractor in a long time
Cody way to go. I read something the other day that stuck with me. We can always be kind and do something for our fellow man. I am a contractor and the other day got a call from a person that had a pocket door that was off the track and stuck, half open. I got there and fixed in less than 5 minutes. I didn't charge the customer it was just nice to do something for someone, and I could.
When I come across someone that gives me excellent customer service. I go out of my way to make sure that they are recognized. Whether that is my speaking to their boss and making sure they get the recognition they deserve or by leaving them a tip. Thank you for doing this!
If Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. *Better get it fixed before Mrs. W gets home.* 👍😀
You nailed it Cody! As I became the community handy guy, I found myself getting into more and more conversations about how to do a project. And sometimes to the point of inconvenience. It's tough to sit there when you're in a hurry and explain something to somebody.
When anybody takes the time to explain something to me I thank them very sincerely
Now go find another capacitor to replace the old cap and you'll have a replacement for next time. Good Luck.
Watching your videos allways gives me a huge flashback to the times when we had our family business. But in a different way, because my father was not interested in his family at all but saw nothing but cheap workers in my Mom, my younger Brother and me. I could have left, beeing the stronger of us brothers, but stayed to help and protect what helped and protected me.
Some years later now, beeing the last one to remain of my family, I finally was able to do what I allways wanted.
Like my father I have two boys, too, and I treat them as I would have liked to be treated then. The ammount of love that comes back to me from the two is, what makes live worth living. I thank god for this every day.
That’s paying it forward right there. It’s important to appreciate someone else’s years of knowledge. It’s not free.
Mr. Cody and the Wranglerstar family, you are such an inspiration . In a world of chaos and uncertainty, you show us how genuine humans can still be. As a master plumber of 8 years, cattle farmer and outdoorsman, I have learned so much for your content and can’t thank you enough. Keep up the good work and better yet, keep being the man you are. Thanks!
Just have a start cap ready, they are a common part to go out.
Hi Cody. Awesome all turned out OK with the pump. I have maintained many systems just like yours. The shed. Oh, man. I have had to completely replace sheds because the mice simply destroyed them. Made them impossible to be in. When replacing a shed or constructing new systems I sheath the interior and close up every entry point even making the thresh hold mouse-proof. What a difference that makes for me. A total joy to enter and work. Signed: Sticking my nose where it doesn't belong.
"Whats your wife's favorite place to have dinner?"
Dont know why but that made me crack up
Ulas Oznc look buddy, I’m generous but not that generous...
Like Cody was going to ask her out!! LOLOL!!!! Love the horse snort at the restaurant name!! LOL
Funny if he replied "On the table"
Noisysprings Projects now that’s funny!
Hi Wrangler great video! You are correct the black cylinder is a start capacitor for the pump motor. I'd like to point out that all you would need to change in that scenario would be the capacitor. They are usually the first thing to fail on single phase electric motors. They are generally not to expensive if you call a local supplier that deals in electric componentst. They should be able to get you the same exact solenoid for much less. I'd also note that being much cheaper it is feasible to have one or two capacitors as backups on a shelf somewhere. Keep up the great work. I very much enjoy your videos! God bless!
Capacitor is blown!!
New Capacitor with do it and it's a lot cheaper.
@@harrycojones4273 They just go bad after a few years, also happens to a lot of computers, the capacitors start to leak.
Favorite channel on TH-cam. Real life. Real people. Real situations. Thank you for always taking us on the journey!
This is true. Often we forget to thank those who help us.
As a contractor I. Thank you for being generous to the well man for his generous time .. Cody be cautious with capacitors. They can hold a charge and will give you a horrible shock .. some can even be fatal to certain people .. so many times I go above and beyond and I don’t even receive a thank you
You can buy that start capacitor to have a spare on hand. Some of the better volt meters have a setting to test the capacitor rating. Great video, and God bless
Unless worn off it's also written on the side. A blown capacitor won't give you the correct ohms reading.
Cody, that was some good trouble shooting. You could have used a clamp on amp meter on that cable. As long is you could wrap around the conductor with the clamp on you will be good to go to read it. No need to remove the sheets from the cable. Awesome work. It’s nice to have something that simple be the fix.
You are a deep thinker my friend...by the way, I'm guessing that was the motor start capacitor that was bad.
It's so true, we should show appreciation when someone takes the time to help us out. I'm sure you made his day Cody!
The next time you have a capacitor go bad, you can save some money by only replacing the capacitor and not the whole box. The capacitor alone is only about $20 or $30. An electric motor repair shop will usually have them in stock. Considering how far you live from town, it might not be a bad idea to keep a spare on hand.
I'm from the UK where not too many lives homestead I find this very fascinating, also I'm liking the vlogging style
It's my understanding that throughout Britain and Eire there are MANY folks trying to live a more self reliant life on small acreage. One TH-camr whose videos I've seen over the years, is Mossy Bottom, a Brit living in NorthWestern Eire. I'm sure there are many more. They may use different words to describe their home and lifestyle instead of the term "homestead".
It's my understanding that throughout Britain and Eire there are MANY folks trying to live a more self reliant life on small acreage. One TH-camr whose videos I've seen over the years, is Mossy Bottom, a Brit living in NorthWestern Eire. I'm sure there are many more. They may use different words to describe their home and lifestyle instead of the term "homestead".
Thank you so much for the consistent audio throughout the video. It is nice not having to change the volume of my speakers every 15 seconds.
Come to Arlington Hardware in Arlington Washington! We have that knowledge and more!
Electrical troubleshooting drives me crazy. My car was having a strange electric problem I thought was a parking pin or gear position sensor...it was doing weird stuff, like electrical troubles do. Mostly it just went completely dead right after putting the key in at start up, but back on if stuck my leg out the door and pushed the car back against the parking pin. Talked to my mechanic, through all the troubleshooting possibilities. He said before you do anything else just check your battery connections. They were tight, really pretty clean, but I took them off and did a clean up of posts and connectors, reinstalled. That was it. I love when the fix is the first and easiest thing you do.
I love how you are getting first comment :)
redbeard101 how does he do it? Its almost as if he knows when it will be posted or something.
You can test a capacitor using a descent Voltmeter. There is a selection of “MFD” on the voltmeter. You have to disconnect the wires from the capacitor to test properly. It will take 3 seconds or so for your voltmeter to register the MFd’s. If it’s good it will register within about 5-10% of what’s listed on the capacitor body for MFd’s.
I was watching Godzilla: KING of the Monsters and I saw Wranglerstar has a problem. Sorry King, Cody calls. I'll watch this first, Godzilla will be there later.
one thing to note is that capacitors can be extremely dangerous if your not familiar with how they work, they store energy like a battery except that they charge and discharge very fast so they can maintain current even if there is no power connected to them and can discharge that current into you all at once if you touch its terminals. Its always a good idea to make sure its safe to handle by bridging its terminals together with a screwdriver or something to discharge any stored current. capacitors come in all sizes and have many uses but in this instance its likely used to provide a jolt of power to initiate the rotation of your well pump motor.
I remember one day when we were about 16 my friend I had smoked a little bit of something that morning and later that day our well pump went out. It was also about 10 degrees Fahrenheit out and we had to make a bonfire in our front yard to thaw the ground so we could dig up the access. Now imagine bring super high and being told to start a fire on your front lawn in a residential neighborhood.
When we had a borehole pump it fed into a 500 gallon tank, the tank had a float switch at the top and another half way up.
The top one would switch the pump contactor off, the bottom one would switch it on.
A third float switch just below the lower one would light up a warning light letting you know that you're consuming water faster than the pump can refill the tank (broken pump, dry well, major leak / high consumption, etc).
...and if the light ever came on you still had half the tank available as a reserve.
It was a simple system, but worked great.
What you said about good advice is too often overlooked, one simple explanation may come from a person who has 1000 hours in a trade and can put it into laymen’s terms.
I recall a rare flood taking out the farm's supply pump on the creek: it got into the electric motor doing it no good at all. There was an old piston pump in the shack for emergencies, hooked up to a petrol engine it could keep things going but at a reduced volume. That was used for four days while a new electric pump & motor was acquired & set up. The replacement unit was fully sealed & flood-proof, but in the 35 years since then, the water level has never come close to the workings.
Once again, thank you for helping me correct some of errors in my ways. I have, to often, taken these gems of knowledge for granted. I have often offered my knowledge and skills for no more than thank you but, to recognize it and provide value to someone for their time and skills is a whole new level. Thank you and please keep them coming.
Well pumps, pool pumps, and the A/C outside fan units. All have capacitors, if the motor is humming the capacitor has gone out. Always keep replacement capacitor for each unit on hand. Capacitors come in different powers. They like to go out on weekends and Holidays when everyone is closed. Lol. Great Video.
Hi.. Glad it was such an easy fix. FYI.. You should be able to pull well pump, cables and tubing out by hand at the depth of your well. I've pulled pumps out at 20 ft with help from another person. Main problem would be accessing the pump. Don't know about the regulations in your area. That may also play a factor.
I appreciate you taking care of Mike. That was truly kindness returned! God Bless you and your family Cody!
I like how your well house is actually big enough to get in and work in there. I worked for a plumber for a few years and we never came across one big enough to really get in there so we could work.
Great to see that you were able to repair the pump relay switch ! Also glad to see you thank the guy that advised you what to check and also show your appreciation by giving his wife a free dinner ! Thanks !
Many hvac shops sell multi tap capacitor for temporary emergency repairs. You can select the correct jumpers to configure it for the needed value. Good to have around.
I’d like to take a minute to thank you for all the times your videos helped me physically and mentally. I’ve learned a lot from you and you have helped me grow with the lord. I’m wish there was away to repay you for all that you have done and will do through your videos. God bless you and your family.
Couple thinks.
1. One of the best videos since a bit
2. Good project idea - Make well house a bit nicer
3. That bridge - men it's scary :)
4. Maybe it's a good idea to stock part like that in the shop
Great content as always. I really enjoy your videos !!! All best for your family
Very nice Cody, you no doubt made Mike's week. Just a return phone call and a simple thank you was probably enough, but the extra mile you put forth might of made the difference between a shitty day and being able to go home with a smile on his face. Lord knows I could use a few days like that. Take care bud. God bless you guys.
I don't know what I like more....you commenting on appreciating contractors and their value or the amount of hot sauce you have in your studio : )
You sir are a true gentleman. The world needs more like you.
Thank you for taking care of that guy. There are so few people today that are willing to help you like that and they usually get taken advantage of. There is a lesson to be learned here. Thank you.
Taking care of that guy by buying his wife and him a dinner gift certificate was the A+ thing to do. You sir are a gentleman, "finer than frog hair split four ways" as the old timers would say. I wish more folks were like you in our crazy world 👍🏻
I genuinely feel that its a great thing, no sarcasm intended or implied, that out buildings are the one exception to not keeping clean and organized especially when you never really have to visit them. growing up on a dairy farm is a great place to witness that. thanks for the video today was a nice break.
You’re such an honorable man and a great example for your son and all men. Keep on keeping on and always pay it forward.
You’re the man Cody! I work at a retail ag facility and whenever we get a sprayer or spreader stuck and the farmer has to come pull us out we always return the favor with a couple cases of beer and some hats or t shits. A little bit can go a long ways.
I have encountered well problems before also. Luckily I found it to be the fuse. One of the fuses were blown.
I'd replace that cap which would be much cheaper. It's definitely bad. Just be careful! Those caps can be dangerous if shorted. Anyway, I see you bought the entire thing. Of course, it may be tough to find that cap as opposed to the whole thing. I have a background in electronics, so that's just how I think. Glad you got it working. Good man! :)
I'm glad it was such a simple fix! I guess it's time to go buy a spare one of those controllers so you have it on hand. Every time you show us that pump house I think that a reorganization and renovation of that building would make a great video. I don't want to over step but for a guy as tidy and organized as you given the impotents of that building I'm shocked you leave it looking like it does.
how to measure … amps.. ohms law … how to measure resistance … ohms law … etc etc . all with yr volt meter … but im just an old mechanic … thanx so much for your time.. we can learn so much from others ... I have learned from u!
I keep a spare control box and pressure switch on hand. Turns a trip into town "right stinking now!" into "whenever I get around to it." As you say, they're fairly standard parts, and the odds your spares will help out a neighbor sometime at 10pm on a dark and stormy night are pretty good.
Thanks for the video! I have that same controller on my pump, and will be sure to check it if I have pump problems.
I would just like to say that this video, as cool as it was in all....the last little bit with your Sweet-loaf playing in the puddle was my favorite. I especially love how Mrs W ensured Sweet-loaf figured her own way out of the situation she had put herself in. That is parenting done right!! It was a bit touching to me (even made my eyeballs sweat a bit), as I haven't seen my boys in person for about 6 months now. I am in Korea and they're in the States. However, that all changes next month when I get to return home for our move to Alaska. Thanks for the continued great content, Cody!
From an owner of a plumbing outfit you sir have class. No matter how much you make or don’t make those gifts of gratitude are not forgot or dismissed. 👍
Gratitude without recognition is not gratitude.
I'm glad it was an easy fix.
How you treat the guys that treat you right shows you are one of the good guys Cody!
Cheers from Tokyo!
I use a tiller to break up my garden soil. But I suppose an adventure van with studded tires does the trick also. What did you plant?
Him taking that 10 minutes to run through your well problem is very good business practice. 1. It sets a good relationship between you and him. 2. With him giving you a quick simple fix for problems like a capacitor or a bad connection it stops a very simple inexpensive repair call for him to send a guy out and he have to bill you a large amount for not a lot of work which would leave some people with a bad taste in their mouth over it. 3. with him saving you money now and building that good relationship with you he is probably the first call for outside help on your well now when the job is too much for you or if you need another well installed or a new pump in the coming years if that one fails. If only more contractor/supply businesses could figure out the simple art of retaining customers.
Good call on the gift certificate for restaurant. It shows his time and expertise were very much appreciated, and it kind of forces him and his wife to have an evening out together, which we all know can be too easy to put off due to being busy.
They'll enjoy that time together, and it'll be worth way more than money.
The bit on repaying kindness really struck home. I seldom receive much for helping others but that's part of the gig, kind of like that old book The Giving Tree. I wish there were more good men like you in the world.
Capacitors can be a WEAK LINK on circuits when you least expect. There are two major groups for motors like that pump. STARTING caps ....or RUN caps. They may look similar but have different purposes. Large caps like yours have a roll of insulating foil/ material embedded in a semi-liquid called electrolyte . As the caps age , they may dry out or fail....and spew out foul smelling substance through the small hole which has a rubber membrane or aluminum cover which swells or splits. I have replaced faulty caps on an air compressor, a large shop filter system and microwave oven . Just be aware SAFETY FIRST since capacitors can store a lethal charge of energy like a high powered battery. Read or view videos on handling and DISCHARGING CAPS before you start. Caps are more affordable than the whole device. Thanks for sharing Cody... J K
The world need more people like you! Amazing
Cody I really enjoy your videos and way of life. Thanks for sharing with us. East Coast guy here.
Great video! Great lesson to be learned! When people at my work, corporate environment, go out of their way to help me, I ask who there manager is. Then I shoot them an email(cc'ing the person that helped me) explaining the situation and how helpful they were!!! Come yearly review time, there is a reason to give a high review to that person! It doesn't really cost me anything, but it can mean a lot to the person helping me out! Too many times I have gone out of my way to help someone at work and they don't even say thank you:( Be safe!