can we make resin at home?
a june bug at 85 mph is about a 4.
I've never gotten hit by really big bugs. I've cleaned off my riding glasses from tiny bugs, but never big bugs. Of course, it is still pretty cool where I am, so the full fury of the bugs hasn't come out yet.
First, measure the circumference of the tank with a piece of string, so you know how many inches around it is. Then measure the height. Take these 2 numbers with you to Lowe's. They will have stock blankets for water heaters, but may not have one for your size tank. If necessary, splice 2 together, or fabricate one out of kraft faced insulation, 24 wide, using duct tape. I'd use about R-13 (3 1/2 inches thick) or R-19 (5 1/2 inches thick) if space allows. Make cutouts to access pop off valve and tank drain.
2-3. It's not that bad, Rain hurts worse.
Damn..those bugs you hit must have been the size of grapefruits. I have a windshield that gets most of the bugs. But occasionally I get biffed. It stings a little, but not for long.
