The old thread isn't bumping anymore. Time for a new Stupid Questions That Don't Deserve Their Own Thread.

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>>2928217 (OP)
Where do I ask stupid questions?

Ok to post home networking questions?

how do I get rid of these fuckers?!?!

>>2928345
they're full of flowers now

I'm looking to diy graft some old apple trees I've got onto new rootstocks.
What are the advantages or disadvantages of grafting vs chip budding. if you know some good links to learn more in depth about the topic I'd appreciate it, I found a few US extension service websites that had some limited content and wanted to read a bit deeper into tree physiology and behaviour.

On a related note I have a neglected tree that developed very lopsidedly, But I've cut out the oak that was shading it so it should be happier. I wondered if it would be possible to stimulate a new shoot on the now exposed side or whether I could graft on a couple of shoot taken from the active side onto the neglected side to generate some branches to balance it out?

>>2928347
Not sure what it is but, cut it, burn it, spray regrowth with a systematic herbicide.

Best way to build a security door for an apartment without have to spend one a couple thousands?

>>2928380
You can get steel doors for a couple of hundred. Depends how secure you want your security door to be.

>>2928345
>>2928347
canadian thistle? cut them down before they bloom
then take a pitch fork and carve out the ground around their roots, pull them out. the roots are deep, and they spread
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtMvSFm44qc

>>2928384
With proper insulation and lock? For a couple hundred? Highly doubt that.

How can I increase the splitting power of my gas-powered log splitter?
It has an 8HP Briggs engine, and a 2-stage 11GPM pump.
the bore is roughly 4" and the stroke is 60"
Right now, it can't split hardwood like hickory or oak.

>>2928414
What are the options for the hydraulic piston? Is that something you can swap out on those? Because an extra inch or two bore on that piston will give you a ton more power, at the cost of the splitter running slower.

>>2928426
>can swap out on those
No, that is too much trouble and will be costly.
I'm wondering if getting a beefier pump and removing the governor on the engine would improve things.
The engine has a max RPM of 3,600 with the governor in place and the pump says max RPM is 3,600.
I not well verse in hydraulics. Is it the bore and GPM that defines tonnage?

There is a guy renting a 37-ton log splitter for $50 a day, I am considering getting that to split all this hickory.

>>2928410
not canadian but I guess it's very much the same
>cut them down before they bloom
>then take a pitch fork and carve out the ground around their roots, pull them out. the roots are deep, and they spread
tried that last year to no avail, they're still there and I think there are even more than before

>>2928410
Retarded advice.
Common thistle has an incredibly low germination rate. The seeds are almost useless.
It spreads primarily from vegetative fragments. Every peice of root or stem on the soil is going to grow.

>>2928449
The problem is bigger pump + bigger engine = more pressure I believe, so you better double check to make sure the rest can handle it.

I suggested bigger bore piston because in the armchair physics equation I’m doing, that’s the best way to get more powahh without having to increase the strain on everything else.

I’m guessing it’s a combination of all of them that defines tonnage, piston size, pump, powerplant, PSI, GPM

>>2928449
>Is it the bore and GPM that defines tonnage?
No, it's the bore and _pressure_ that defines force.

Force = pressure * area

Flow rate (GPM) only dictates speed. A larger bore on the ram gets you more area (thus more force) for the hydraulic fluid to act on, or, conversely, using a higher pressure in the hydraulic system gets you more pressure acting on the same area (thus more force).

The latter is easier (when possible), but you can't just go increasing pressure arbitrarily. The hoses, fittings, seals, and ram were only designed for a specific maximum. Unless you can find actual part numbers to look up or pressure ratings stamped on the cylinder, it's probably a safe bet to assume the pump is already set to work near or at the rating of the ram. If, by some fluke, the ram is rated for more than it's currently operating at, great, you can replace anything that isn't rated for the higher pressure you want and just do that. If not, do not risk it. Hydraulic fluid under several thousand PSI of pressure is no joke, and not something to fuck around with. Go look up "fluid injection injury". It's not pretty, and flailing around blindly, not knowing what you're doing, is not a good way to avoid it.

Odds are good you're going to be stuck just getting a bigger ram. There's no real way to cheat the basic physics here, so either hit up some surplus sites and get the welder out or trade out for an entirely different splitter. Mind, also, that the existing frame might not fare well with a more powerful ram, so...

>>2928486
>bigger pump + bigger engine = more pressure I believe

Why do namefags insist on posting when they outright admit they don't know what they're talking about? Truly the great mystery of our time.

I'm about to have a few months of free time, and I'm thinking of putting together the KJ Raycing go kart.

What would be the best way to bend 1.5" DOM 0.120 steel tubing, up to 155 degrees? I feel like a harbor freight bender wouldn't quite work for this

Does anybody make a decent spray bottle that doesn't suck fat cocks?

Every brand and make I've tried they either don't "refill" and the trigger goes dead after the first few sprays out of the box, the nozzle itself leaks with every spray unless its fully screwed closed, in one case the threads for the bottles and the sprayer itself were different thread patterns

>>2928502
Oi vey, think about the system you’re talking about.

Bigger engine + bigger pump with the same piston = more pressure going through all of those lines. That’s the point, it’s going to strain every other part of the system.

Bigger bore = more force without increasing the pressure on the system, it’s the same thing your longpost said, basic physics, except I didn’t go shit on somebody for saying the exact same thing.

Read a little more. I agree with you, bigger bore is the only logical way to go without having to replace every other component.

>>2928591
The better Zep ones are ok. The rest of them pretty much suck. The super cheap ones, the plastic cracks on the sprayer part right at the neck of the bottle. And even the better built ones stop spraying well, but some silicone lube can salvage them sometimes.

For stuff I actually use quite a bit, I go with the pump ones. Home Depot has the HDX ones, the handheld is just under 1/2gal and I think only costs like $2 more than the decent Zep 32oz sprayers. And then there’s 1gal and 2gal models with the wands for like $15. Those pump sprayers by far have the best spray-stream control too, any of the 32oz basic sprayers will tire your hand out quick if you’re trying to spray a fine mist for more than a couple pumps.

I had one of the 56oz HDX fail sort of prematurely, and I think it was from leaving a corrosive cleaner in there for a couple months that beat up the chrome plated pump rod, that’s it.

how do you paint something with flawless consistent sheen against light
i painted some mdf and it has uniform coverage but against light looks like an old man's skin

>>2928459
then just keep cutting them before they reach any decent height. eventually they will die off.
plant other things around them, grass, etc.

>>2928676
Spray multiple thin coats.

>>2928676
Upgrade your prep, product, spraying atomization and technique,

>>2928706
apparently it was rolled on with one of those towel rollers, not foam rollers, and it's the same one i have

>>2928707
use a sprayer

Couple questions, I had absolutely no experience in the job I got hired to do and instead of partnering me with someone knowledgeable, experienced and competent the company I work for partnered me with a dude that isn't that bright and didn't not have much experience either so time is going by and I'm not learning much, is there a point staying with them or is it better to start looking for another job?

Also how do you cope working for the rich and going to multi million dollars properties to do work that you don't know?

>>2928740
What did you end up doing?

The internet is a hell of an invention. I’ve been doing all these random online courses to try and get into a more technical job. Downloaded this app SkillCat, $10/mo, I originally got it for the EPA 608 certifications but kept it and have done the residential + commercial HVAC courses, plumbing, and currently I’m 2/3 of the way through electrical. It’s a good crash course to at least recognize what you’re working with.

If it’s more like drywall, tile, paint etc, find a Youtube vid and wing it once or twice and you will get the hang of it.

>>2928749
It's related to metalworks but has a bit of automation, hard to find shit online specially troubleshooting.

>>2928676
can only spray, no way youre gonna roll let alone brush it.
Also the paint has alot to do with it. Paint moves, levels and does a whole lot of other magic after coming down. Cheap paint nof the same as good stuff with actual R&D behind it.

ive been hitting these nuts with pb blaster and an impact wrench (the small battery milwaukee one) and they are stuck. any advice?

While I'm learning very basic things, even though projects are more important, it's more important that I learn the skills than that I produce anything marketable, right?

>>2928798
a bit of heat
more blaster while they're still warm

>>2928808
I'm afraid it's best to master one thing if you're marketing. Being a generalist is a massive improvement on your own standard of living. You are also better equipped to field complications, but most will not accept this at face value.

>>2928797
it was rolled according to the woman's blog

>>2928591
I have unicorn spray bottle that not only doesn't do any of this, but also its nozzle is adjustable, I can spread fine mist or I can have jets that semi decently cut and remove bathroom mold even without chemicals.
It's unbranded and old, the spring mechanism makes no sound, the reservoir is round and here's the key part, plastic is very thick, 2-3 times thicker than on modern spray bottles that chemical spray cleaners are sold in.

>>2928217 (OP)
My welder is loud as fuck and I'd like to quiet it down. I've already put a tractor muffler on to replace the shitty pepper shaker style one that came on it, it lowered the tone a bit but it's still unpleasant to be around even wearing plugs. Would a second muffler, probably a universal automotive one, quiet the sound down more, or will the single cylinder engine thing fuck with the harmonics and make it not work as well?

Are there any really good weed whacker heads for home use? Whenever the 6' of line runs out i have to stop and re-load the string obviously, but I've seen pro heads just coil up line in a matter of seconds just buy winding from the second part. Have they not yet invented a longer lasting trimmer piece than plastic quickly melting and disintegrating?

>>2928942
The EGO weed whackers just have a majigger that winds the line up real easy like, no need to turn the head to particular alignment before feeding the string.
They are electric though which sucks if you have to do a lot of whacking.

I've got a variable speed lathe with a 115vdc motor. It's marked 6A single phase 1HP class B if that matters.
The motor controller went out again and I'm not buying another.
I've thought about trying to salvage the existing rectifier and using it just wire the motor to a power cord but that limits my speed options and makes it a PITA to use.
Is there any reason I can't use this controller (https://www.ebay.com/itm/335193012971) and this switch (https://www.ebay.com/itm/115606017678) to run it and be able to reverse it?

>>2928816
thanks, that worked, now ive got another one that wont respond to heat, pb blaster or the 24” breaker bar. will a cheater bar or 36" (dont have more room than that in my garage) make much of a difference? if not any other tips?

>>2928963
>115vdc motor. It's marked 6A
690 watts>>2928963
>this controller
500 watts

It's probably going to fail.
Plus, it only puts out 90 volts so your lathe can never run full speed.

>>2929038
>will a cheater bar or 36" (dont have more room than that in my garage) make much of a difference?
You'll probably just break the bolt.
>>2929038
>if not any other tips?
Repeat the heat and blaster but add tapping on it with a hammer while it's still hot.
Don't BEAT on it, just a few sharp blows.

can i replace the resin inside a xbox elite series 2 joystick cap with epoxy clay?

>>2929043
Ah, thanks.
Just for fun, do you think I could I get a hefty bridge rectifier and wire it to the output of a router speed controller then to the motor to get some semblance of function? I'm trying to not just sell the whole setup because I'll regret it even if I dislike using it anyway, but that dislike is why I'm trying to cheap out so much in the first place.

I'm attempting to repair a faulty right channel connector for my 4.4mm MMCX IEM cable. Might any anons be willing to give some feedback? I'm going to attempt to fix itI confirmed it's the cable itself (right channel) when testing each IEM because swapping them didn't change the result, and pressing on the solder joints to the terminals could momentarily restore sound if held in just right. This is a manufacturer defect which I already received a refund for before, but it irritates me, so I want to give it a go.

I took pictures. Here is one image of the cable with the metal jacket slid downwards. Quite the ugly job; just blobs of solder, and hot glue to stabilize. From what I could see, one channel uses the outer copper strands (as a ground?), and the other uses the separate line for the right channel audio. I thought it'd be two cables for each rather than this configuration, but it seems not. I'll post another pic after this.

Here is the cable with some cable length cut at and exposed. The same for the connector terminals.

Refilling screws for DIY and I came across these. I can get 500 Simpson screws for about the same as 200 GRK screws, but why do they have the extra threaded part near the head? Don't you not want any threads there so the head provides clamping force? And the ridges right past the point, what's that about?

>>2929065
They probably think it holds better or impairs splitting, idk. When the second set of threads is reversed, it's for boring out material normally with composite decking. The reverse upper thread screws are basically their own countersink, saving you a step and preventing bulging around the screw head after install.

I always reach for whatever pilot bit is handiest and have had nearly zero splits from these screws. This is into expensive, pissy people, carpentry installs.

I don't know where else to ask about this so here we go.

I want to put double bed in my bedroom, it will fit just right if I do the "traditional" arrangement with it in the middle and 2 nightstands on the sides, but honestly I'm thinking about putting it in the corner and getting more space in that room. Is that alright or does it make me look like an old bachelor?

>>2929141
literally no one cares, go talk to your shrink about your pathetic insecurities

>>2928356
Advantages of Grafting
Stronger Initial Union: Grafting creates a larger contact area between scion and rootstock, often leading to a more robust initial connection
Faster Growth: Grafted trees often establish more quickly because the scion includes multiple buds, allowing for more vigorous early growth compared to a single bud in chip budding.
Repair and Rejuvenation: Grafting is ideal for top-working older apple trees (replacing the canopy with a new variety), as you can graft multiple scions onto larger branches or the main trunk.

Disadvantages of Grafting
Skill and Precision: Grafting, especially whip-and-tongue, requires precise cuts and alignment to ensure cambium contact, making it more technically challenging than chip budding.
Material Requirements: Grafting often requires larger scion wood and rootstock, which may not always be readily available, especially for rare or old varieties.
Seasonal dependency: dormant season - late winter/early spring
Slower Healing in Some Cases: If not done properly, grafts can take longer to heal or fail due to poor cambium alignment or environmental stress.

Advantages of Chip Budding
Simpler Technique: Chip budding is easier to learn and perform
Less Scion Material: Only a single bud is needed, making it ideal when scion wood is limited (e.g., preserving rare or old apple varieties).
High Success Rate: When done during the right conditions (bark slipping), chip budding often has a high success rate due to active cambial growth.

Disadvantages of Chip Budding
Slower Initial Growth
Seasonal Dependency: Chip budding requires the bark to be slipping, which limits the timing to mid-to-late summer in most regions.
Weaker Initial Union
Not Ideal for Top-Working Large Trees: Chip budding is less practical for rejuvenating older trees, as it’s typically used on smaller rootstocks or branches.

>>2929062
>>2929064
If it works, it's fine. Always yank on the cable a little to make sure you got good bonding.
>I thought it'd be two cables for each rather than this configuration
No, it's usually like that. The "shielding" is already a conductor.

Do these cooling bests worn by chinks actually work? I work under 42°C direct sun and it's hellish, my knees even start to chaff because of the sweat.

And how do you prevent your feet from boiling if you're forced to wear safety boots? The summer just started and it's already pure suffering.

>>2929154
https://www.engagebrainbodybetter.com/post/do-cooling-vests-really-work-3-types-how-they-cool-you-down

>>2929141
>I'm thinking about putting it in the corner
Now think about how you walk around the bed as you're 'making' it.

>>2929060
>do you think I could I get a hefty bridge rectifier and wire it to the output of a router speed controller then to the motor to get some semblance of function?
The DC will be 'pulsing' instead of a steady voltage.
This may cause the motor to growl.
You already have the rectifier in the original controller so you'd only be out the $20 for the new tool controller.
For the $24 cost of the 115vac to 90vdc controller, you may want to try it.
It 'may' hold up to the motor draw and having 90vdc is better than none.
Have you considered repairing the original controller using heavier duty components?

I’ve got a leaking bunghole on my rainwater barrel. And the hole is at a spot where the plastic isn’t flat, so the gasket is leaking.
Can I just smear some bathroom silicone on it and hope it’ll work? Or will it leach shit into the water and degrade if it’s submerged?

>it's another stay at home Saturday night while everyone is going to bars and dinning out
How do you fix non existent social life?

>>2929168
Maybe try some kind of putty. I used jb water weld on on a windshield washer fluid tank once and it worked. You'll need a dry surface, might need to scuff it up with scotchbrite or something. It's supposedly safe for potable water. That's if you're putting it on the outside of the barrel, I probably wouldn't scuff up the inside of it, I've heard that gives bacteria an easier place to grow but I have no idea honestly.

>>2929168
he said bunghole

>>2929228
People who don't do things aren't interesting. If you're doing things, that's half the battle. The other half is setting a few times throughout the week to just go out and either explore, do a group hobby, or share your works. I think a lot of the world is cornered into their screens, so anything outside of that will pay off.

>>2929065
>>2929083
>When the second set of threads is reversed
That's the thing though, the second set of threads ISN'T reversed on the Simpsons.

>>2928217 (OP)
Whats the point of three-phase AC mains? Apparently it's everywhere in Western Europe even in cuckbox apartments. I live in East Europe and wanted to get a solar install and had this shit forced on me. It cost a fortune to upgrade the meter, will cost me a ton to rewire the housing and figure out what load goes where, and every fucking piece of equipment costs more. And it's just a pittance of a 8kW mains connection that was enough to run a household, an electric oven and three ACs and never had any trouble with it. Apparently you can't even run three phase machinery (shit with powerful motors), because the phase shift isn't guaranteed to be within spec.

My electrician told me they don't like breakers over 25A over here for some reason.

This whole thing sounds like a retarded ripoff concocted by regulators. How it used to be is that they'd run each home from a different phase and distribute the load that way. From what I've seen on the internet, in the US/UK 3 phase in residential homes is extremely uncommon, but 60/100A breakers are the norm.

What causes this?

>>2929168
>Or will it leach shit into the water and degrade if it’s submerged?

get aquarium grade silicone
should eliminate all your concerns
except why you keep finding cum inside your shoes

I've long been wanting to build a boat, and now that I live in a place with a lot of waterways I have no reason not to.
But I don't have a garage/workshop, and even if I had I'm obsessed with the idea of modularity, so I have the following idea:
- make multiple short foam-filled modules, each buoyant on its own;
- put a couple of boat-long centerline ropes through these modules, tension them to squish modules together;
- add a bunch of shorter ropes near the edges of the modules, connecting each pair to counteract any flexion/torsion;
- add a few dowel pins in-between modules for a bit of extra stiffness;
- have rubber gaskets at the connecting faces of the modules for water tightness.

In my imagination this should be viable for a 6m boat. And even if I fuck up some of it, each module is small and cheap enough to just re-do it from scratch, so I should be able to experiment and iterate on it without burdening myself too much.
Tell me why this idea sucks.

>>2929228
Do activities that either draw you into social spheres or join interest groups.

>>2928449
>No, that is too much trouble
Swapping the piston is a really easy mod. If that's too much trouble, what sort of answer are you hoping for?

>>2929306
I2R. A 3-phase 25A system has much smaller losses than a 1-phase 75A system because of I2R, for the equivalent conductor size (eg. 4sqmm for 3p, 10sqmm for 1p). Conversely on 3-phase you can get away with much thinner wiring.
You should be fine running 3-phase machinery, but your solar inverter might not like it, cheaper HF inverters in particular are recommended to be at least 5-7x higher power than the connected induction motors. Also might trip breakers if you only have 16A.

I have a Husqvarna zero turn mower, and the manufacturer sells an accessory hitch kit which can supposedly enable me to use their tow-behind spreader, aerator, and dethatcher. Is this asking too much of my mower or do they actually work well? I have about 3 acres of grass and would love to be able to do all the maintenance with just my mower.
Picrel, my lovely Z254F.

I want a little air compressor for basic garage use. Not gonna run any air tools, I just want it for filling tires, blowing dust off of stuff, etc. Needs to be pretty easily portable so I can take it out to the driveway or upstairs to the deck to blow the dust off before refinishing, stuff like that. I do want a real shop-size compressor eventually but that's not gonna be in the cards for a while. Any real reason to go with more than just the basic 3 gal HF one?

Can someone give me a rundown on "cable puller" work? There's a few job offers for Netherlands paying 3k a month and I'm considering applying to. Thanks.

>>2929277
>Double-threaded screws123 distribute force more evenly across their length, reducing stress on any single point. This design is crucial in structural applications to maintain connection integrity and minimizes the chances of material splitting or weakness over time.

>Double-threaded screws have two sets of threads—one on either side of the screw shaft—which allow them to hold twice as much weight as single-threaded screws. The threads on each side run in opposite directions, creating a strong connection between the screw and the material it is being used to secure. Because of this increased strength and durability, these screws are perfect for applications where high amounts of weight will be placed on them.

I don't know about any of it.

>>2929154
these seem like they might work for an hour
just drink more water and accept it

>>2929319
as long as you do it in the style of an ocean kyak that's stupid bouyant and meant to take on water and has holes through the hole to let it drain out
sure

>>2929402
it's a low level job they don't care if you lack experience
fuck around and find out

>>2929464
What do you actually do? The job ad I saw listed no requirements only mentioned the position available..
I'm asking because I'm trying to figure out if I can send them my actual resume or if I should lie on it. If the job is simple enough that is, I don't want to lie, get hired and then arrive there and not be able to do anything and get fired, flights are expensive.

What is this type of couchpillowthings called?

>>2929371
Do the 8gal or a 6gal with like 3.0-4.0CFM at least.

I started with the babby 3 gal, my 18V cordless inflater will pump up a car tire faster. It’s not necessarily the 3gal capacity, but that 0.6CFM that’s insanely frustrating. It takes 5min of noise to air up that tiny tank, and then you do one burst with the air gun to blow dust off, and you’re down to 50psi and another 4min of noise to get another burst.

It can’t inflate a mid-size SUV tire without having to recover a couple times.

>>2929360
Probably not many people have Husqvarna ride-on mowers here, but you can likely safely assume they're not gonna try to sell you shit that will break or won't work, especially at the price point they are working at.

Need like a waterproof putty type of material if anyone knows the name for one. Cement is just brittle and cracking in high winds. Cowel isn’t sitting in the Chimney pot right (pot is ancient, they don’t make a cowels for them). Put some rubber around the cowel and plan on slamming it down. But it’s leaving a gap still from the rim to the rubber that will fill with 1/2 inch of water. Need that covered that won’t mean it’s a scaffold job.

>>2929578
Would plumber’s putty work? It will harden eventually, but it’s cheap and easy to jam wherever. Unless you want more of a sealant, then go look in the concrete aisle at Home Depot and get some Silka whatever tube or bucket.

>>2929228
>How do you fix non existent social life?
Don't do it. It's a trap!

>>2926485
It's fucking retarded that there's no battery powered tool that actually is designed exactly for this purpose.
The best I can find aro some meme adapters for sds hammer drill but I doubt a drill like >>2920095 produces enough force to drive 20mm bolts in.

>>2929551
reading pillow

woke up this morning to discover a thin crack in my countertops. They came preinstalled with the house, so I'm not sure what kind of material it is, but I assume its some sort of natural stone? The crack seems pretty small and only terminates on one edge currently. I can run my finger over it and can't feel a difference other than at the 2 or 3 places where it's chipped. Is filling it with Epoxy the best solution here?

Best insulated bottle/food container for blue collar workers?

>>2929618
Thermos or Stanley if you're an old fag, yeti if you're just a fag, but there are numerous yeti knockoffs out there that are comparable quality at a much better price.

>>2929573
I guess the lack of a landscaping thread should have tipped me off lol

Anyone know a place online I can order 1/4" thick hardwood boards in the US? Not plywood, solid woods like poplar, basswood, maple, whatever but hopefully in widths of more than 10 inches and 4 feet long. Edge glued boards are fine, I don't have access to a thickness planer or even room for it right now or even a bandsaw with enough resaw capacity for a 5+ inch wide board.

I've found a couple but they're usually limited to 6 inch wide boards or only 2' long. The option of 1/2 or 1/8 thick boards would be nice. Needs to be 48" long though because I'm cutting them into ~16" lengths.

>>2929360
Is it some kind of PTO or hydraulic system or something? Putting more of a load on your engine and increasing the amount of time you run it will increase the chance of it failing. That doesn't mean it will fail though. If you want to be responsible about it and those are things you need then you need to weight the cost between worst place scenario replacing your mower vs getting the extra equipment you need to do those jobs. You know, just common sense stuff. As long as the engine is solid and the frame wasn't welded together by a drunk chinaman with 2 fingers I would think you'd be fine with some home gamer shit, zero turns are commercial equipment so as long as you're not dogging them every day and you actually maintain them they should last. If it were me I'd be more concerned that the add-ons are of questionable quality and are just to cash in on homeowners who won't use then enough or at all to realize they don't work well. From what I know it's a decent brand so I'd imagine it's good enough for a lawn crew to use multiple times a week.

>>2929635
>>2929629
Wait, I just looked it up and this shit isn't even powered? Lol, you're fine bro, just don't overload the trailers.

I ordered a USB-C to XT60 cable. Technically shouldn't this allow me to us my smaller power stations (300 wh) to charge my larger power station (800 wh), while it powers my 200 watt fridge? I realize I'm only going to get like 60 watts from the smaller stations, but that is very helpful in a power outage. Especially given the fridge only needs that 200 watts like half the time.

>>2929638
I'm concerned about stress on the transmissions with the additional weight. The aerator and dethatcher don't weigh all that much, but they have to be weighed down with cinder blocks to work well so the weight will be pretty significant.
From what I've read elsewhere, only the commercial grade zero turns have heavy duty enough transmissions that are good enough for any serious towing, and that on a mower like mine, I'd be prematurely wearing it out by doing practically anything other than mowing with it.
Cub Cadet sells a plow attachment for their zero turns, but it's not recommended for that reason.
This could all just be boomer FUD and it might be fine, but if the hitch is really just bullshit and I'd be better off with a lawn tractor, I'd rather just buy a used lawn tractor.

>>2929635
I'm not too worried about the engine or frame, moreso the transmissions. My zero turn is not commercial grade, commercial grade mowers start at nearly double the price of my mower and with the amount of land I'm mowing it really didn't make sense.
>If it were me I'd be more concerned...
Agreed about the quality of the accessories, I'd need to see them before purchasing.

>>2929642
>>2929643
Is it an actual mechanical transmission or are they some belt driven hydraulic pumps that turn the wheels?

>>2929644
I believe it's hydraulic, and on mine they're sealed and non-serviceable. If they fail it's $$$

>>2929639
Did some testing and I can just use the cigarette power to XT60 to charge my larger power bank with the smaller ones. Or a dc output to XT60 with some adapters I have. So the USB-C won't be needed, though it may be helpful if I want to drain some of my power tool batteries. I have some adapters with USB. Nice to have all these options in the event of my next power outage.

>>2929631
Use veneer ply and edge band it.

I want to make myself a custom lower back pillow out of foam. I'm picturing getting 2-3 densities of foam and cutting/gluing them into shape, with some areas using very firm foam for support, and other areas using softer foam for comfort. If you have any knowledge on the matter, what specific foams should I buy? Relevant tips and names of reputable vendors also appreciated

>>2929665
Can't use ply, I'm going to be carving into the face of it.

>>2929550
you don't need experience, they just need hands that listen

Should I spend an extra $300 for the Bradford White over the AO Smith?

I'm going balls out for this water heater replacement

Anyone know how I can setup a -reliable- misting system?
I got one of those kits that plug into the garden hose line setup on a timer. I have to change the nozzles basically every month. It's worthless.

I'll pay good money for a reliable setup at this point but I just don't know what to look for.
Something that'll last a good 2-3 years is good enough in my book.

>>2929567
Yeah, I was in a hurry to get a project done so I bought it and it's exactly what you're saying. Did what I needed it to but I think I might go return it and get the 2.8CFM 6 gallon pancake instead. For my current purposes anything bigger isn't really gonna work, I need to be able to lug it up and down two flights of stairs and also store it in a relatively small space. (Bottom shelf of a workbench.)

Is dress code a hill worth dying on? Last week I had to leave a client's property because I refused to abide by their /fa/ policies and they would not let me work there otherwise even if I was wearing all the necessary PPE. There's no actual law that dictates that you have to wear long pants at work, it's just HR bullshit and I'm tired of their retardation, getting fired over this seems worthwhile. Maybe even grounds for a lawsuit.

How do you know when it’s time to quit your job and start your own business?

>>2929609
>I doubt a drill like >>2920095 (Cross-thread) produces enough force to drive 20mm bolts in
Probably not, that's why you get a bigger hammer drill, or straight up a demolition hammer. 15J ones exists that are battery powered, but expensive.

>>2929756
Your problem is presumably scale buildup and the only fix is high-end filtering. Plus automatic drain valves that drain water back from the line. There exist ruby nozzles that are more resistant, but that only means that you can clean them more, they're still gonna build up scale.

>>2929831
Is it really an issue of I don't have hard water?

>>2929786
Adults shouldn't wear shorts at any time.
>>2929805
What's your credit score? Do you have any savings? You need a jerb to get a loan, so set up your business first.
>>2929836
Don't misters usually use a pump for higher psi so you get smaller droplets? You have to clean the nozzles periodically, even if you filter the water.

>>2929829
>demolition hammer
God that would work wonders, sds max definitely has the power to drive those anchors but it's going to be a difficult task to convince my boss to by one of those.

>15J
That's 7x the impact force of the sds hammer drill I use. Brutal mog.
And according to AI that's close to the force I generate each strike with a hammer.

>If the hammer strikes at 5 m/s:
>KE=0.75×25=18.75J

So if I get this water plant gig as the apprentice to head mechanic guy, how long should I wait until I shill them on Knipex and Wagos instead of channies and wire nuts?

I'm trying to attach a plate to some t-slot aluminium extrusion railing we have, but our t-slot nuts don't fit. I think I need slide in ones because the depth of the channel is a bit lower than usual but when I'm shopping around for it nowhere seems to be mentioning the minimum depth required, or the width of the head (which seems to fit our standard roll-ins but it seems like noone sticks to a standard with these anyway). What do /diy/?
>>2928339
You'd have better luck on /g/hsg/ (maybe), but why not give it a shot here too?

>>2928465
That's not true. Thistle reproduces almost entirely by seeds. I think you might be getting it mixed up with Japanese Knotweed, for which that is the case.

>>2929871
Chances are that he's already knipexpilled.

>>2929741
yes
t. has a bradford white

>>2929168
>>2929271
>I've got a leaking bunghole
>will it leach shit
anon...?

>>2929851
>Adults shouldn't wear shorts at any time
Sure thing leglet.

>>2929907

I've been soldering in my workshop all day. The exhaust fume was broken and now I have a headache and my eyes hurt. I was using cheap chink solder, am I gonna be okay?

>>2929945
Do you have a will? Screencap this and put me in it. You have arsenic poisoning of the eyes.

>>2929945
6 hours left to live...

>>2929741
no
spend the $300 on the extended 10 year ao smith warranty because all these fucks now die ASAP and the 10 year warranty is the same heater

>>2929945
I can see the effects from reading your post. It doesn't matter if you're retarded now bro, it'll all be over soon.

Bought a house recently, one of the previous owners did this. I would imagine that removing it is probably more trouble than it's worth, but is there something I can do to make it at least blend a bit better?

>>2929945
why didn't you keep blowing the smoke away with your mouth

>>2929963
Limewash the whole house

>>2929965
The mad lad actually did it.

how do you identify a concave mirror scope from a prism scope i know you can check the view lens but i can't feel anything

>>2929969
A mirror is much brighter than a prism and free of chromatic aberration.

>>2929970
meant to say lens

>>2929950
Is replacing the anode rod every 3-5 years a meme?

>>2929966
I was afraid you were going to say that

Is this the moulted skin or remains of a spider, tick or a bedbug? Saw it on a wooden bookshelf near a window on the ground floor. I'm in SEAsia.

>>2929836
There's always some scale in water, but like, look at the misters, if they don't have scale buildup, then figure out what other reason is causing them to fail.

>>2929854
> difficult task to convince my boss to by one of those
15J cheapo demo hammers are like $150. You don't need a $1k Makita, buy HF or Parkside or whatever cheap shit you can get. Grease it regularly, it will live long enough.

>>2929975
Not a meme. Use a titanium anode rod and put dielectric grease on the threads before installation.

I'm looking for decent work in an area without a ton, and there's a hydraulic company hiring apprentices. They prefer 2+ years of "mechanical experience," which I have from working at a race/track car shop in the past. They want me to have my own tools, "basic set of hand tools up to 1" size" though. Any idea what they'd consider "basic" for this job?

>>2930061
I should probably add, this seems to be a shop position, rebuilding cylinders etc., not anything where I'd be dealing with the heavy equipment that uses them.

This will be a dumb question, but I’m currently making a compass right now. I read that you can magnetize a sewing needle by rubbing it with a strong magnet a couple of times. However, will the needle be magnetized for a long time or will I have to continue rubbing it? Would it be better just buy a magnetized needle? Printing the compass too, if that matters.

>>2930061
>>2930070
>basic tool set
if you have to ask its already not looking good for you in terms of common sense
id expect you to show up with a garbage freight roll cart with 3/8 and 1/2 (impact) sockets, english and kommie end wrenches, a couple crescents, some screwdrivers, a few punches/chisels/hammers and maybe a prybar
usually within a week you can figure out better and if the other guys are such dickheads they wont lend you anything you dont want to work there anyways

>>2929975
not at all. pretty sure it's why 20 year old water heaters still kickin and 5 year old ones are dying, they made the anode rods much thinner and shittier. ones it corrodes all the way the corrosion starts on the tank.
depends on your water. hard water fucks em. overly soft water fucks em
best thing is an electric anode rod, they run forever and can be reused between heaters for like $150
>>2930060
especially when these are like $80

>>2930148
That's basically what I expected. Would largely duplicate what I have at home (including the HF cart) other than big stuff but wasn't sure if they'd expect specialty stuff.

>>2930061
For a hydraulic shop job rebuilding cylinders I would want you showing up with basic wrenches and sockets up into larger sizes for the big cylinders (unless the big stuff is shop supplied). Screwdrivers and screwdriver handle pry bars, an extensive set of hooks and o-ring picks, crescent wrenches in 12, 18, and 24" sizes ( maybe even 2 of each), and hook and pin spanner wrenches because a lot of cylinder gland ends need those in order to be serviced.

Can someone please identify which types of wood were used for the flooring and the ceiling in picrelated?
(screenshot taken from https://youtu.be/xyzHkl4Ac-Y )

>>2929319
at that point you're not building a boat you're building a pontoon raft

Need to clean a basement where mice were pissing and shitting and I don't want to toil scrubbing everything.

The concrete has pitting and some flaking, it's not sealed if it ever was. Laid in 1920s, looks like it was painted over decades ago. Basement is unfinished on the side I want to clean and I can move most of the shit in the area.

Anything that would work better and be less labor than scrubbing the floor? Trying not to damage the foundation or soak moisture into it. I saw ACT concrete cleaner, but I don't know how well it works for organic messes.

>>2930012
>moulted skin or remains of a spider, tick or a bedbug?

a tick, most def

What’s wrong with the Bosch Gts 254?
It costs at least 100€ less than any other cheapo “good” brand saw, and that is including the table! It’s even cheaper than Bosch green, but Bosch blue is supposed to be “professional”.
I can’t find much about it online, apart YouTube vids from third world countries. Is that a grey import and Bosch just lowered their margin on a good-enough saw for thirdies or is it cheap crap that somehow is painted blue?

>>2930255
Can you look at the weight of it somewhere? That will tell you a lot about big saws, thick metal parts stay straight through abuse a lot better but cost a oot more as well.

>>2930061
>>2930070
Just apply and go in and talk to them.

I got a fucking job offer as a heavy duty mechanic for Waste Management a couple weeks ago and my mechanic experience is mostly shitposting on /o/ and claiming I know how to use a Power Probe.

And I’m waiting for an offer letter as a water treatment plant mechanic within the next day or two because I somehow bullshit my way through those interviews and head mechanic likes me. I guess it pays to know how to check fuses with a multimeter and use a torque wrench.

>>2930193
You might not even need much metric stuff, especially larger wrenches.

I was doing the little bench test at the water plant and when you get off of automotive and consumer stuff and more into utilities and industrial, it’s a whole lot of larger SAE. So if you have some big 30mm+ metric stuff on the rare occasion, hit that bitch with a crescent wrench and the closest SAE socket you can get on there.

I almost forgot today too, I have a pump station technician interview. I did a phone interview and they called me for in-person. Some of them are in the Everglades so the phone interview was like “Are you comfortable working around wildlife including alligators, snakes, bobcats, possibly a fucking panther?” and I’m like “Let me do it bruh!” It’s all of the animals that aren’t scary when you can see them, but when a 12ft gator with a head the size of your torso dips underwater near you, it can be butthole puckering a little.

>>2930255
The body of the saw is injection molded plastic, the "table" and legs are 0.8mm sheet metal with ZERO stiffness.
It's more of a disposable cheap toy, not really a serious tool.

>your mum's snatch is a chuck and my cock is the shank

not a question, just didn't wanna start a whole thread for this

>>2930169
Just read this online. So tired of these Jewish tricks.
>The EPA mandated after 2009 that anodes be made out of recycled materials and so the national average for water heater lifespans in the US plummeted to 7 years.

i can't flush my toilet using the small flush, it's blocked
big flush works fine and after using that i can press the small flush down
any idea what is wrong?

the toiler is in an empty home i'm looking after once a week and i know that the small flush worked fine back when people lived there

>>2930255
nothing for this type of saw honestly

>>2930314
You should start reading what the EPA is doing with HVAC systems every couple years, it hasn’t been about the ozone in decades, now it’s about “greenhouse gasses” and they keep going to refrigerants that are harder and harder on the systems. It’s probably a net loss for the environment in the long run when whole AC systems need to be ripped out 5-10 years on nu-Freon compared to an easy 20 years on the old systems

>>2929947
>>2929948
I didn't die, and my eyes don't hurt anymore. I had a headache most of yesterday but that faded by beddybye time.

>>2930340
>I didn't die
>therefore I'm not going to die
Tumor weeks.

>>2930336
It's funny you bring this up. My minivan's AC has a slow leak. Last owner provided a stack of receipts, and the car had a bunch of AC diag work done not long before I purchased it. Eventually it started blowing warm, so I brought it to a mechanic twice. Couldn't find any leaks, but replaced the shaft seal on the compressor. Now it's starting to blow warm again. If two real mechanics couldn't diagnose the leak, then I have no chance.

What I'm thinking about doing is purchasing picrel and replacing the refrigerant with propane. I'll top it off a couple of times a year. Should be cheaper than R-134a, and blow way colder. Apparently the fire risk is overstated since it's such a small amount of propane, and it's a gas that burns off pretty safely.

>>2930199
Ah yeah hooks and picks make sense. It sounds like they probably have the really big stuff since the listing says "basic set of hand tools."

>>2930257
>>2930258
Yeah I'd wondered about metric. Most of the machines I'm familiar with are imperial but I'd think stuff off of Toyota forklifts or whatever would be metric. I will just call and talk to them, but I'm trying to get some kind of idea of what I'm gonna have to spend on tools before I try to apply to the job.

I gotta think about brand too, my gut says I should probably just get Icon and upgrade later when I need to (helps that HF is very close to both my house and the job) but I'm also wondering if maybe I should go see if the Cat dealer will sell me tools since that'd get me Snap-On stuff at not much more than Icon price and it'd be appropriate for the stuff involved.

Just bought this house, will it be a pain in the ass to get better looking baseboard heating?

>>2930349
you dont need a vac pump for just gassing up a leaking system
i personally would just buy a can tapper and use r152 keyboard duster when needed
youll need to fabbricobble some fittings together to use hook a propane cylinder up to an sae port as they dont sell anything like that to civilians

>>2930349
>>2930363
the propane in the 1 pounders is better than the mystery sludge in a bbq tank too. it takes a 1"-20 thread x 1/4 npt connector available on scamazon
the 1/4 npt to refrigeration fitting is on ebay
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=refrigeration+adapter+acme&_sacat=0&_sop=12

>>2930363
Shit this doesn’t sound like a bad idea, except if it’s a quick leak.

>>2930349
What other guy said is true. You don’t need to vac it to top it off. I mean even if it’s empty, if it’s a leaky shitbox, just jam the 134a or propane in there without evacuating it. The cheap single hoses that go on the low pressure side with one gauge are ok as long as you’re not trying to diagnose anything beyond a leak.

Also if it’s totally empty, you can always go by weight,

found this mold behind base board next to bathroom. is this typical
or should i look into surrounding wall.

do these rusty screws and holes imply lots of moisture in the wall?
im on the west coast about 15miles from the ocean, not super moist here all the time like folks living 0-5miles from the ocean

>>2930314
i wouldn't be surprised though
everything they do is to fuck consumers
the whole reason cars are so gay and expensive now
looking at buying an early 2000s buick to compliment my 90s truck
>>2930327
pull up the tank lid and look at the arms on the buttons or take a picture if you can't figure it out
>>2930388
>>2930385
looks like you're pulling boards next to a shower/tub
probably just from water spraying outside and rolling down the wall and collecting down there
then it's normal
any other case you should cut out a square and check
i'd start with one behind the board small enough to get your phone in to look around
then you can just put the board back no patching

i have a broken rubbermaid tub with a working lid. i found a tub with no lid that *looked* exactly the same, but had slightly different contours at the handles so they would not fit each other. is this just some jewish shit to make consumers buy more, or is there some legit reason why two tubs from the same company that seem near identical in size and shape would have different fitting lids?

>>2930418
>is this just some jewish shit to make consumers buy more, or is there some legit reason why two tubs from the same company that seem near identical in size and shape would have different fitting lids?
Little of column A, little of column B. It's Jewish, but not for the reason you listed. Basically Rubbermaid uses Chinese factories to manufacture their shit, and just have it branded with their company logo. When they find another factory willing to do it cheaper they switch over to that company which has its own vacuum production dies.

So it's really not the same company manufacturing them.

how do i fix this old trellis?
remove plants, pinch wood and staple together? any tips for not breaking 15year old 1/4in strips of wood?

what are these old staples? the new ones dont penetrate. also i have to remove all the old staples or set all the new trellice offset from where it was. seems like a huge pain in the ass and not a quick project.
tips for half assing this?

im using regular staple gun staples and they aint cutting it.

>>2930464
get some short finishing nails

>>2930415
Misinformation in the Amazon reviews as well. The government should force them to hire FACT CHECKERS.

>>2930469
i absolutely agree with the arguement, i already presented the idea before it was presented
i'm a service plumber and literally see 20 yr old heaters all the time while constantly watching <10 year old heaters fail
when you get the extended warranties they require you to swap the anode rod with a much thicker one they provide
the anode rod literally is a sacrificial piece to absorb reactions that would affect the tank
it's the most reasonable explanation
if you were to buy a modern heater and change the rod every four years or use one of the electric ones I would confidently bet it would make it twice as long+ then ones that don't

>>2930485
thing is, nobody ever wants to do it and I have a tankless so can't experiment
I always offer but people generally don't want to spend anymore than they have to

>>2930469
make low background steel waterheater tanks great again

>>2930486
>I have a tankless

>>2930314
This claim doesn't sound conducive at all. Why would 'recycled materials' inherently perform worse? I suspect we are talking zinc or magnesium here. Why would smelting or electrolysis from ore or precursors yield better results than the second time round?
HVAC is for people of african descent, degenerates, women, elderly and the weak anyways. Doesn't bother me.

>>2930247
Thank you anon!

I am trying to figure out how much concrete I need for some footings and I am going fucking insane
if I look up "concrete average price" every website says somewhere around £120 per cubic metre
but a 20kg bag of concrete from a DIY store, which costs £10, says it would make 0.01 cubic metres of concrete.

I am trying to figure out how much concrete I need for some footings and I am going fucking insane
if I look up "concrete average price" every website says around £100-150 per cubic metre
but a 20kg bag of concrete on the DIY store website, which costs £10, says it would make 0.01 cubic metres of concrete. that's £1000 per cubic metre.
so who the fuck is wrong? did picrel add an extra zero by accident? if so why does every other retailer I check have the same error?

>>2930586
It's more expensive to buy the retail package dry mixes than to go to a station and fill a trailer with 1 cubic meter or yard of premixed concrete. When you buy that much premix, you need to have the means to transport it and have people ready to move and tool it on site. Think four people hopping a wheel barrow or two.

Most deck footings are a few bags. Dig them to your local diameter and depth requirements normally pertaining to frostline. I mix the top 8 or so inches the day before and attach the anchors. That way I can keep building the same day the footings are dug.

>>2930586
concrete is much cheaper when you buy it by the truckload

>>2930593
>>2930653
I don't understand how it's TEN TIMES cheaper though, even if it is in bulk. but oh well, truck delivery will be far more convenient anyway lol

>>2930586
theres usually a quantity break on sackcrete
for 1-2 yds the cartaway is the way to go. most trucks are 3 yd minimum charge whether you need it or not

folks didnt have a charger/adaptor so they rigged this bluetti EB240 to run directly off solar panels. the input slot that got cut was labeled "DC16-60V/10A" or as written on the product information sticker "42Vdc, 10A ,500W max"

my question is whether this device can be ran safely off any solar panel(s) and whether the computer can process the irregular the input from the panels?, or does there need some sort of buffer system between the solar panel and the battery system?

my next question is what is this type of wire clamp connecting the yellow and pink wires, can it be reused to connect the circled yellow back to yellow where it was snipped?

thank you
-Harold Trump

folks didnt have a charger/adaptor so they rigged this bluetti EB240 to run directly off solar panels. the input slot that got cut was labeled "DC16-60V/10A" or as written on the product information sticker "42Vdc, 10A ,500W max"

my question is whether this device can be ran safely off any solar panel(s) and whether the computer can process the irregular the input from the panels?, or does there need some sort of buffer system between the solar panel and the battery system?

my next question is what is this type of wire clamp connecting the yellow and pink wires, can it be reused to connect the circled yellow back to yellow where it was snipped?

thank you
-Harold H. Trump

>>2930655
do you have 5 footings to fill or 50?

You might dig one and put a $3 bag of quikrete in to see where you really are.

>>2930463
Half-assing it is to tie it together with steel wire
or zip ties

>>2930668
I worded that badly, it's a foundation for a brick planter, or strip footing, not multiple isolated footings
so it's a fair bit of concrete required

suggestions for fixing the doors on my aluminum campershell??

pic 1&2
drill out the hole on steel bracket a little wider and then shove a short ?self tapping? machine screw in there?

pic 2
should i just drill out rivit and throw a screw in there? what do i need to make actual threads that a bolt can stick i to? tap&die kit?

pic 3
any ideas for this bracket? i was thinking buy a shorter gas spring and just screw it in an inch or three up. would it cause any problems having the gas springs at differnt angles/lengths?

Hello folx. I want to install a dishwasher in an apartment that has no dishwasher and no garbage disposal. Would it be possible to install a cheap built in washer without installing a garbage disposal. I want to put the washer in and take it when I move out because I asked the owner if he'd let me install one and subtract my expenses from the rent and he said no.

>>2930720
Just use plasticware and paper plates

>>2930720
>no garbage disposal
why is this relevant?

I somehow don't think you're skilled enough to fool your landlord or do a proper job if you're asking, and think you need a disposal.

Buy a portable countertop dishwasher.

>>2930720
Dish washers have "garbage disposals" built in

You can totally hook up a dishwasher if you have a kitchen sink, all you need is a threaded tee fitting to go between your hot water supply and faucet, and then you can just stick the drain hose into the sink. Wire a 3 prong cord to the dishwasher so you can plug it into an outlet. The hard part is that dishwashers are typically designed to physically mount to the underside of a counter top, this prevents it from tipping over when you try to open the door. You can try to attach something to the back to weigh it down though. It's going to look janky, unless you build a cabinet for it specifically. You're not going to be able to add it to your existing cabinets without some non-temporary demo work.

Or you can just buy a camper/RV style dish washer that just sits on your counter top. I've used one of these and they work well for a single person, but can be tricky to hook up to a water supply because of the (usually) non-standard inlet.

>>2930747
Here's an example of a portable dishwasher. Honestly they are pretty close in price to a full sized dish washer, and might be a better option for your situation

>>2930463
They are called narrow crown staples, usually installed using a pneumatic stapler. If you already have an air compressor, the tool can be bought for pretty cheap ($30-$40). I actually had to rebuild a privacy lattice that used thin wood strips like that last month, and it took maybe like 20 minutes to do the entire 4x8 section. Just make sure you get the right depth of staples so they don't punch through the other side. If your wood is truly 1/4" thick, then try to find 3/8" staples.

>>2930720
to heck with dishwashers

>>2930688
Putting the gas strut up further is going to cause a more force to be put on everything, including whatever new rivets and bolts you use. It’s a lever, remember that.

Tried sharpening our chef's knife, got told off for "ruining it" by my father because it cannot push cut through a lemon out of all things, as if it could before.
I never saw a knife that can do this, can a good paring knife even do it?

>>2930756
this made me lol

>>2930720
>want to install a dishwasher
>no garbage disposal
I don't get what a dishwasher machine has to do with garbage disposal
Must be an american thing.
You guys throw the garbage into the dishwasher?

>>2930845
Commercial restaurants have their kitchen knives sharpened professionally once a month. Non-professionals use a sharpening steel.
>>2930859
There's a drain hose connection on the side of the garbage disposal housing.

>>2929945
You'll be fine. Just try not to do that often

>>2930861
Honing rods don't sharpen knives, they just realign the edge.

>>2930864
Thanks for the tip, Zorro.

>>2930845
Keep sharpening it if it's carbon steel. It takes practice.

>>2930868
It's stainless steel, and obviously isn't coated in ceramic.

>>2930861
>There's a drain hose connection on the side of the garbage disposal housing.
Other options are available.

>>2930886
>Pic related
kills "noooo, do not pour oil down the kitchen sink" fags

>>2929360
I work on ag/turf/lawn equipment for a living.
Most zero turns aren't the best for towing, but for dragging around turf/lawn implements, they're fine. What you need to watch out for is exceeding the tongue weight limit. Your Husky probably using some flavor of Tuff Torque hydrostat unit, and they do not like being overloaded (or ramped. Sick jumps are also right out.). What happens when you try to tow stupidly heavy stuff with most zero turns, is the bearing set on the output shaft begins to get loose, and you'll have leaks around the output shaft seals.
Since what you're talking about will likely never get near 100 lbs tongue weight, you should be fine.

>>2930914
niggers tongue weight my anus

>>2930917
Yes.
Yes they do.

I want to add a barb fitting to a plastic jug. I looked long and hard and there doesn't seem to be anything specifically for this. The best solution I've been able to brainstorm is getting an adapter (like 1/4 NPT to 1/4 barb) and fixing that in place with rubber washers, Teflon tape, and a nut, maybe some caulk or other sealant just to go overboard.
This isn't going to be for drinking so food safe materials aren't a problem.

>>2930940
>Yes.
>Yes they do.
>Now go outside and play with your friends. Be home before dark. AND STAY AWAY FROM THE NIGGERS.

I've tried power-washing my white siding and it didn't do a good enough job. What's my next step?

>>2930946
a barbed bulkhead fitting is what you want.

>>2930949
>What's my next step?
manual labor
it aint gonna scrub itself

>>2930993
Well yeah I scrubbed it with a somewhat soft bristled brush so I wouldn't scratch it to shit. Wasn't sure if there's some kind of bleaching gel you can get or if painting it with some kind of siding paint after it's clean is standard.

>>2931004

>>2931015
>Diluted Siding Formula
Literally just use bleach (diluted) and save money.

>>2931024
Won't that kill the grass or poison the landscaping beds?

>>2931057
That means it's working.

>>2931058
I'm convinced, white power it is, thanks.

>>2929343
>I2R
This is literal troll physics. If you replace a single phase 60A 6mm2 wire with 3 2mm2 wires, and limit the current to 20A each, that means each will have 3 times the relative resistance, but the current squared goes down by 9 times, which works out to 1/3th the power dissipated per wire. Since you have 3 of them, you end up back where you started. There's current, and there's wire cross section it doesn't matter if you split up the same wire into 3 parts, have 1 thick wire, or have 3 wires with each a different phase.

>>2930840
do you have a solution for connecting the bracket to the blown out holes?

>>2929360
minus your weight from the weight of the average obese home owner and right there will be you safe towing capacity

>>2931172
Wait. What if anon is an obese fat piece of shit who broke his lawnmower by being a lardass blubbery seal fatso with poop in his buttcrack?

>>2928217 (OP)
my drill stopped working after five years. saw sparks in the motor, then it died. any way to fix it?

https://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/drills-drivers/9-amp-12-in-variable-speed-d-handle-drill-59716.html

I was ripped off by a car dealership so to get even I am going to damage cars until I feel I've caused an equivalent value to what I was ripped off plus cost of performing my plan. Here is my plan:
>First wait a few months so they've forgotten about me
>Build a large, portable slingshot sturdy enough to launch a handful of 1" ball bearings about 50 yards
>Print fake temporary license plate, get a rental car, get a remote controlled magnet to hold fake license plate in place.
The car dealership is conveniently located directly next to a freeway on ramp. The idea is to get a rental car, hide the real license plate with a fake one held on by a magnet that I can remotely switch on/off in case I need to ditch it fast (freeway cameras will capture my plate number otherwise). I will make the large slingshot operable by me while driving, load it up with the ball bearings, and as I'm driving up the freeway on ramp at night I will launch the bearings out. They will spread out and have enough mass/height to break windows, make dents. It won't be anything huge but damage like this on brand new cars will add up. Of course they will have insurance and ability to fix things cheaply so I will assume ~$1,000 of damage each time if I launch 10 ball bearings. I will need to repeat this 6 times to reach equivalent exchange.

The slingshot I'm planning to build will be something like picrel but smaller. Portable so I can move it in/out of the rental car backseat. Built in a way that I can load it up before driving and then lower the window and launch it by reaching back while driving. I will use gloves while handling the ball bearings, otherwise they'll be completely full of finger prints.

I have the tools, time, and mental issues to build something like this pretty easily. Do you think this plan is realistic and repeatable 6 times without getting caught? Any suggestions for improvement or anything I didn't consider?

>>2931195
You should slingshot yourself onto the car dealership and claim damages like Sol Rosenberg.

>>2931195
just squirt brake fluid on the cars, it destroys paint

My Dishwasher (GE pdw7880n00ss) is old and suddenly stopped cleaning dishes: I ran the same load 3 times and a lot of stuff still has residue and dried food all over it when it previously worked fine, aside from issues with sometimes draining all the way and the racks.

I don't have money to replace it even if it probably needs to be, is there anything I can try to do to fix it even if it might break down again in a few months just to give me time to save up money?

>>2931182
Open it and inspect the brushes. They likely wore out and are easy to replace if the commutator isn't damaged. You can polish a lightly worn commutator with emery cloth. It's worth learning how to revive tools. That's gotten me several freebies others discarded.

>>2931182
>HF
no.
buy a new one for $50, you'll get another 5 years
>>2931195
>I was ripped off by a car dealership
all dealerships are a rip off
you did it to yourself idiot and you're an immense faggot for lashing out
>>2931202
check the drain screen underneath the bottom rack and the hose + drain connection under the sink for clogs
if it isn't draining debris it'll launch it back on the dishes

>>2930914
Thx 4 info. I placed an order with my dealer for some tow accessories.

>>2931195
As mentioned before break fluid will fuck the paint up. Also acetone will absolutely shit wreck the plastics they use for the light and accoutrements

>>2931195
>I am going to damage cars

super important pro-tip:
do not take your cell phone with you
especially if you're gonna repeat the deed
cops can easily geo-fence an area and get a list of all phones present at a given time
so many clueless criminals have been caught this way

however, that may not be enough as many newer cars are being tracked 24/7 by gadgets installed by car dealers or manufacturers, often without notice or consent

>>2931252
Yes I am aware of the cell phones. I have been leaving my phone at home as I've been staking out the dealership the past few days at multiple hours.
I also have just realized rental cars are always equipped with trackers. There is a rental car company called TURO that lets people post their own personal cars up for rent so I am thinking to use that, those personal cars won't have the company trackers and using a completely different car each time should be enough to throw off any track.

>>2931218
>>2931200
I like this idea but after some thinking I'm not sure how I could propel enough fluid 50m with both enough concentration and enough spread to do any real damage. I'm afraid the fluid would aerosolize and not do anything but make a light mist. I've seen videos of climate protestors using fire extinguishers to spray paint buildings, maybe that could work. But still 50m is a long distance.

>>2931208
Maybe I am a faggot for lashing out like this. But these people are being legitimately dishonest in their practice and ripping people off. It's not just selling a $20k car for $21k, they are intentionally hiding damage and lying outright during negotiations. It is keeping me awake at night the way I was raped there. I will not be able to sleep soundly until I've seen the GM make a public statement out of anger complaining about the attacks.

>Buy fiberglass-free mattress
>Mattress comes with removable, washable cover
>Wash and dry the removable, washable cover
>Turns out there actually is fiberglass in it
>Turns out you are not actually supposed to take off the removable, washable cover
>Fiberglass everywhere, on the carpet, on my clothes, on appliances, on furniture, on the washing/drying machines, even on the walls
What the fuck do I do now? Do I just burn down the house?

>>2931264
Just use a vacuum cleaner you retard.
Also stop cumming onto your matress so much.

>>2929609
>>2929829

Going back to this. So I tried using a 4 point drill bit to drive the anchor and it lo and behold it worked flawlessly. Even though the hammer is not the most powerful the amount of hits made easy job of that work, now my question is, does the same rule as a chisel applies here? A shorter one offering more impact power? AI says so.

>>2931259
Go full darkmode and hack off all the catalytic converters. I wouldn't go back six times firing directional bearings, that's for sure.

>>2931259
Just move on with your life as best you can
It's only money
Revenge harms your own soul more than it harms your target

>>2928347
1 year seeding, 7 years weeding

>>2930665
> whether this device can be ran safely off any solar panel
> whether the computer can process the irregular the input from the panels?
If you are connecting it to the solar DC input jack, or the wires that lead to the DC jack, and you stay within the 42VDC 10A limitation, then you can connect anything. 42VDC is presumably peak voltage, so realistically this means a single 400-500W rated panel.
>or does there need some sort of buffer system between the solar panel and the battery system?
Again, if you are just going into the DC solar input jack, then that's fine. Technically you could also connect directly to the battery (but before the BMS) but that's a different can of worms and probably not the question you have.
>wire connector
Probably an XT30/60 or something similar, you can use anything that's rated for the 10A current. Wires are just wires, as long as they can handle the 10A current, which is not a lot, you're fine connecting wherever.

I'm gonna pour concrete foundations for a non-load bearing brick wall in my garden. do I need to put in a hardcore layer? I always thought you did, but I've now seen information online saying I can pour straight onto the dug earth for my particular project. and that hardcore is for shit like driveways and paths which have weight applied on top constantly and so need a stable base.

>>2931329
I should also mention that it's only gonna be about 6 courses high.

>>2931063
No, you're just a brainlet. Single phase has 2 6sqmm conductors totaling 12sqmm, 3 phase has 4 2sqmm conductors totaling 8sqmm.

>>2928345
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>>2931336
Shilling for Big Muriatic industrial complex. How much do they pay you to post?

i bought a weed torch finally. it didn't come yet; i'll let you guys know how it is

What kind of outdoor charis do you guys like?

>>2931396
You gonna sit outside in your chair, with your Smokey the Bear dudeweed torch, listening to your Pink Floyds maaaaaaaaannnn?

https://www.amazon.com/11-Replacement-Bsz4uov-Digitizer-Waterproof/dp/B08N6DPR6N/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?brr=1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.z-9ytbSA9dhUzqh4CvnB5ikf7Vuu2vPNeOTjRglq-WOHFn_lGJUcAXuGxZtGCBDy6xse9TFlvC9mnHdMQZbG6fe7K2abYbxPwYu_Co9fgfbkSfjKkn_RWrMw0WBN-USDyBEjbYUPopE62oaD7VPf5pGmWUBAQR2kmlSWz8llk6UrXgkEYst4e_-ykf5paD7TSWKrlu8lnSybf7NoDwSKxg.kbqW9h9ZF0ePm6CSfYLcVUsTFuLrNqy5VBP2KphGn10&dib_tag=se&qid=1752525845&rd=1&s=wireless&sr=1-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9icm93c2VfYXRm&psc=1

Is this a good IPhone 11 replacement screen

>>2931402
no, just looking for a chair that doesnt suck and also doesnt cost 100 dollars

>>2931207
how does it look?

>>2931506

>>2931506
>how does it look?

all the black stuff has to go
just dont be too rough and remove a lot of copper
start with an eraser, and get progressively more aggressive as needed

When I'm done using my activated charcoal, how do I deactivate it?

>>2931575
Normally that stuff comes back up shortly after it goes down.

>>2931506
WD-40 on a green Scotch-Brite pad.
Cup the pad around the commutator with your index finger and thumb.
Use the other hand to rotate the armature to clean it.
Follow up with cleaner to remove the WD-40.
(brake cleaner, carb cleaner, alcohol...)

>>2931638
>Follow up with cleaner to remove the WD-40.
>(brake cleaner, carb cleaner, alcohol...)
Protect the bearing from the WD-40 and the cleaner.

plumbing question. my sink was draining slowly about a week ago and it seemed like a pressure issue, so i backed the AAV off a couple threads for some airflow and it drained much more quickly after that. so, thinking that its the AAV failing, i left the valve backed off a couple threads until i had time to replace it and its been working fine.

a couple days later the dishwasher started backing up into the sink, so i took the AAV off entirely and grey water gushed out into the cabinet under the sink. does this sound like a clog down line? including a shitty mspaint drawing for posterity and views.

>haven't gone out for drinks with mates for like a year
>Get new job
>Coworkers invite me
>They're minorities
It's better to just spend night shitposting isn't it?

>>2931684
>does this sound like a clog down line?
Yes

>>2931684
>does this sound like a clog down line?
yeah you can rent a 50' mechanical drain auger at home depot, just make sure it's sized for 1.5-2"
>>2931694
probably not

>>2931694
If you decline their invitation then you'll become the quiet, weird guy at work that nobody wants to talk to or help. It would be different if they weren't coworkers. I say you go, but don't get shitfaced and act like a tard. Have a plan for an early exit if you get annoyed.

>>2931506
>>2931527
good news, my drill works now, after cleaning it w/ gasoline, got most of the dark stuff off. the brushes are worn but still ok.

>>2931694
I would go for it.

I had a ton of minorites at my last job. In fact, I was the minority there. Like 10% of the minorities were really good dudes.

hey friends, hoping there's a sparky or someone knowledgeable about home electrical wiring stuff
is pic related considered 'copper' wiring? as opposed to aluminum or 'knob and tube'.

this is an old photo and i dont want to take the panel cover off to take another picture (sorry, old phone, bad photo). yes it looks fuckin bad, no i have no control over it.

>>2931708
It's trades so nobody would really care.

>>2931811
Sure I'm also the majority minority of the crew. They're decent guys but I'm not sure I want to spend off work time with them.

>>2931936
The visible wires are all copper. I don't see the thick red clearly but all the rest is clearly copper. Alu wires are alu colored and typically much thicker.

Is there any way to find out if this yellow and white wall has anything behind it without tearing it down? To me it looks like it's only there to make the bathtub fit

Hey, what are some solid brands for a water softener?
I got water so hard it puts a man to shame

How can I tell NPT and BSPT threads apart from one another? I know the angle is different, and the TPI is (slightly) different. What tools should I apply to tell them apart?
I know you can often go by country context, but in this situation is could go either way and the pressure is high enough that it will matter.

>>2932007
>any way to find out

only $30 on Amazon

What do you call a small metal piece that basically consists of two rounded nail heads? And can I still get decent quality ones today?

It's used to connect leather straps to older cameras, binoculars or the likes.

>>2932096
>can I still get decent quality ones today?

never seen them at retail but chicago bolts, aka sex bolts, are easy to find

>>2932097
Thank you! I knew about those, but I thought they only came with narrower heads, so maybe they would work.

However, I still want to stay as original as possible. The part is not screwed together, but one piece. Also the connector of the two heads is fairly thin. It gets attached through a long key hole (the thinner part of said hole being just a cut with basically 0 width). it sits in a small hole at the end of the key hole, so the leather can lay flat.

>>2928217 (OP)
What is the minimum time it needs a tile just layed in order to step on it.
I'm tiling a wc and this is the only fucking toilet in the whole house. So the tile needs to hold on weight asap.
But how soon is asap?

>>2932146
>minimum time

several hours, let's say 6-12, but it depends on many factors
if you must go early, put a piece of wood covering many tiles to distribute your weight
the usual trick is to leave 1 or 2 tiles off, leaving room to step around, then next day, add those 2 missing tiles

>>2932156
>wood covering tiles
Thanks, right now I get it, but its a bit troublesome because even in the case it can be stepped on, I doublt it can hold the weight of the toiler plus the munchin sitting on it.
But I really appreciate the ideas.
Thanks so much anon.

>>2932156
Since this won't hold it so fast, what could be a good emergency toilet to use while the cement is hardening?

>>2932162
Spackle bucket. Save the lid so it stays fresh for Santa.

>>2931936
Those are old glass plug fuses. They're fine, but they have to be replaced after the event of a fault. That's their only purpose. This panel or sub panel would normally be swapped out for standard circuit breaker that uses switching fuses. Breakers just reset when you screw up and draw an ass ton of current.

https://youtu.be/gDBUqeqx5t4

You have what looks to be normal romex wires. knob & tube, I expect to see cloth fiber sheathing. You have ground wires and k&t does not. k&t just ran two wires separately from the panel to each outlet or appliance. Modern romex, say 14/3 or 14/2, is copper sheathed in rubber and bundled together in another rubber sheathing 14 gauge three conductor wires plus ground and 14 gauge two conductor wires plus ground respectively.
My nonpro guess is the wiring has been replaced, but they left the sub panel. I can't comment on how viable the wires chosen are for their assignments. Pros will consider the length of the run and the amperage dictated by the fuse and end appliance when determining their romex gauge, outlets, and all else.

where can i buy used AGM batteries for a 2nd gen prius? i went to buy one at autozone/orielys and it was near $300.
im seeing them online at random sponsered ads for $150, maybe walmart has them much cheaper?

would a local battery refurb shop have agm batteries for sale? im going on a 1000mi road trip so maybe i can find one of the 12 battery shops en route that hasnt closed down since covid... used to have one walking distance from my house aggghhh

Parts have been coming in. I'm genuinely unsure if this setup is based or retarded.

>>2932007
standard design to fit tubs, yes
>>2932010
clack
>>2932218
yeah

Those brush holders. Never seen, perhaps someone can explain hwo to work on them. Theres a latch on top (grey thing) which is preloaded by a leaf spring. Theres notches on the holder that you can set the grey thing into. I guess the tension will change depending where you set that. It also turns out if you open them all the way to look at brushes there's a catch keeping the things open. How convenient! But when it's time to reset it I cant find a way to release the catch, only improperly wedging something in between the catch.

>>2932165
>Spackle bucket.
This is it, thanks, the idea is already in use.

have you used kickstarter to fund your projects

>>2932279
>clack
thanks bro

>>2932291
>>Spackle bucket.
>This is it, thanks, the idea is already in use.

good idea to put a garbage bag inside bucket, so you can re-use the bucket for next time
also, it means you can freshen the bucket so smells dont accumulate and make you gag

Where do you ask for home interior design questions on 4chan? I don't think it's an /fa/ question, nor an /adv/ question. This is pretty much the only place I can think to ask.

What should I do for my sectioned off master bathroom toilet to make it more livable? I have a nice toilet with bidet but past that it's like I'm in a squared off little claustrophobic box. I have a copy of the Guide To The Jewish American Princess in there as a joke book to read but I feel like I need something to occupy the walls so they're less oppressive.

I am open to putting plants in there but I really don't want to make watering toilet plants part of my daily routine and they would never get any sun so fake plants would be better.

At this point I'm planning to just put in shelves and wait until I across random BS that would look good on a shelf.

>>2932365
Get a woman to do it

>>2932366
I'm not attractive enough to get woman to do my interior decorating and I don't have a sister. I just don't want to feel like I'm in a fucking 10ft tall pentagonal prison while I take a shit.

>>2932365
Open any big multimodal LLM and describe what you want to achieve, optionally you can even upload your own pictures and have it inpaint the changes. But in my experience it's better to just let it do its thing and take inspiration from it.

>>2932368
you don't have a mom either?

>>2932365
Hot glue some potpourri shit to the toilet and paint a seahorsie on the wall.

>>2932368
There's a ton of dead space and the lighting is miserable.

My electric fan oven hasn't been heating up very quickly. I've cleaned it off and it seems to be working better, but I can hear a repetitive clunk like a relay clicking on every 10-20 seconds or so from the bottom of the oven. Is this typical? The fan is spinning constantly and at the back of the oven, so I guess it might be the bottom heating element, but it's a strange sound, like something is failing to actuate.

>>2932415
>Is this typical?

yes
just like dogs and people, all appliances get sick and die eventually
the fix is easy: grab $10 and head to goodwill

>>2928217 (OP)
Is there a board or general where I can get home design advice? Moved into a pretty small 1 bed apartment. Landlord isn’t letting me change a lot, but I want to make it look nice. Idk where to ask for advice.

>>2931940
>>2932175
thank you anons

Any HVAC savvy people around? Looking to fit an SLA printer into my tiny apartment, trying to figure out ventilation. I'm renting it, so I don't know too much about what exactly is in this dropped drywall, but I know there's at least a single fan sucking in my bathroom air (on the right) and blowing it through some sort of PVC piping outside (on the left).

I want to to hook up the printer ventilation by cutting out a piece of piping, replacing it with a wye, and hooking the printer enclosure exhaust to that - would love to get some input into whether this is even sensible before I start hacking into the drywall.

Picrel, roughly the two locations I could hook up.

I want to attach some decorative plastic fencing to reinforce a section of my screened in porch. What's a good way to affix it to the thin walled aluminum framing that hopefully won't tear out when some overly excited dogs tackle it because someone is walking by?

I know screws won't work too well because there's some hooks for the Florida mandated child fencing around the pool that have already torn out from barely any use and I'm not looking to hurricane proof it, but being able to remove it so it for hurricane season.

I'm thinking RivNuts but I'm open to suggestions or being called a moron for thinking that way.

I'm making the assumption that if I'm ok at woodworking I can make a mold for a sink basin to pour with concrete to go along a custom bathroom vanity. I've seen tutorials for bare concrete, terrazzo, smoother concrete, etc. but I would like to know if there is a way to make concrete look like travertine. I assume it'll be mixing white cement and sand, separate in batches and color each in different shades and pour them in sequence and carefully not to disturb the layers, maybe pouring on top of a spatula on top of the mold instead of directly over. Are there any options I should look into? or can I start with just this general information? I haven't designed the piece yet, but it would be 80cm wide, around 40cm deep, and between 10-30cm thick depending on the design of the basin.

Maybe I could add salt on the exterior to create the porous look of real travetine, but the part that touches water should be smooth, maybe I could fill the gaps with golden resin to go full luxury, but that would be another area I would have no experience in. I've seen videos of professionally made ones and I can see some reinforcement in the cement, I think it's glass fiber.

>>2932368
>4 types of windows
I would tackle that when possible
>Paintings pointing upwards
>Tiny chandelier on a long-ass chain hanging on top of nothing
Maybe move the dining area under that, if possible get a chandelier that justifies that much length
>Empty walls but a cluttered mess just under eye level

You also need more sources of light
You can keep the walls bare, but one tall decorative feature will help a lot

Bump

>>2932877
czech the reply count newfaggot
poast in the new bake

I have my portable AC in one room but want to try and run a tube from the exhaust into another room for precision cooling during night.
There's a lot of plants in that room that would hate the cold breeze.

So would an 8-10cm insulated tube, about 6-7m, work well?

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>>2933946
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>>2928881
Different rollers produce different results. There's foamer rollers, nap rollers, nap rollers have different nap lengths and give a different look depending on the length. Are you using the same product that she did?