Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Sapphireho]

I never thought I would be turned on by a septic cover. The 25 year old me and 55 year old me are so different.

[Clutch Dog]

Originally Posted by humfrz

This is better for those disorders.


humfrz

I dont see cocaine on the ingredience. who is your supplier?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Yea, not my first rodeo.

OK, I won't mention that sometimes the shutoff valve sticks and won't shut all the way off -



Hell, not to worry - you do have flood insurance - right?


humfrz

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I have one of those Insinkerator instant hot water dispensers. Anyone have one? I don't think mine works very well. I looked up the serial number and it was made in '06. In the mornings I'll try to get water to pre-heat my coffee cup and nothing comes out, then 5 minutes later it is spewing steam and water out its relief valve. Easier just to put a cup in the microwave. I unplugged the stupid thing.

Late to the party but...
If you want to keep it (or a replacement... This one is probably shot) an inline softener and charcoal filter after plus annual cleaning with a citric/acetic acid solution is the trick. My Izzo Alex duetto ii (stupid fancy espresso machine) tanks are still in great shape as a result.

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Welp, I got the new garbage disposal installed today. The plumbing wasn't too bad, but the electrical was a bitch. The electrician who originally wired it up got a bit carried away or mis-read the code requirements.

There was a HD piece of romex coming out of the wall with wires heavy enough to wire a 220 motor. THEN, that was cased in some very inflexible, flexible conduit. What did they think, somebody was going to be using a chain saw under there and cut the wiring! Now this monster was to be wired into the disposal motor, whose wires were about the size of speaker wire.

All this being done while I was on my back, upside down, in the cramped space under the sink, with a bunch of other plumbing. Although I did decide to "lighten up" on the wiring, so I could lift that sucker up into place.

Yep, it runs and doesn't smoke, no sparks flying and no leaks -


I'm too old for this shit!


humfrz

flexible conduit is required to sheath the romex, as romex is not supposed to be 'exposed' under a sink. but for some reason, it's perfectly acceptable to run romex within an open stud cavity in a garage...

i assume you mean it was 12 gauge wire? because that would be quite normal.

Originally Posted by Leonardo

I feel great now!!!!

Thanks for the heads up though! I watch out for that!

you're supposed to have kids when you're 30, so by the time you turn 60, they can be used for spare parts. i'm a few years late.

at least that's why i figure the typical family always has a boy and a girl.

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I am 60 and in far better condition than my 41 year old son-in-law, 39 year old daughter and 35 year old son. I get so sick of hearing them complain about every little ache and pain every single time they are around.

i don't complain about aches and pains until they either start leaking or prevent me from moving.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by soundman98

flexible conduit is required to sheath the romex, as romex is not supposed to be 'exposed' under a sink. but for some reason, it's perfectly acceptable to run romex within an open stud cavity in a garage...

i assume you mean it was 12 gauge wire? because that would be quite normal.

Most likely so. But what do the code writers think is going to happen to romex under a sink?

Oh, it probably is 12 gauge wire - but, as I get older it seems bigger, stiffer and harder to work with - especially on my knees, with my head stuck under a sink -


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by cjd

Late to the party but...
If you want to keep it (or a replacement... This one is probably shot) an inline softener and charcoal filter after plus annual cleaning with a citric/acetic acid solution is the trick. My Izzo Alex duetto ii (stupid fancy espresso machine) tanks are still in great shape as a result.

Have you forgotten that ol @Sapphireho has moved to Idaho?




humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Clutch Dog

I dont see cocaine on the ingredience. who is your supplier?

Back then, not all ingredients had to be disclosed -

My supplier is the Chief down on the reservation, he gets it from the tribes medicine man who trades with the tribes down South - oh, it's a long marketing chain -


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I never thought I would be turned on by a septic cover. The 25 year old me and 55 year old me are so different.

I'm starten ta worry bout you -


humfrz

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Most likely so. But what do the code writers think is going to happen to romex under a sink?

Oh, it probably is 12 gauge wire - but, as I get older it seems bigger, stiffer and harder to work with - especially on my knees, with my head stuck under a sink -


humfrz

my company started using stranded versions of 12 gauge. so when i have to work with the solid 12 gauge romex, i reminds me of working with wire in the dead of winter!

[p1l0t]

Originally Posted by soundman98

my company started using stranded versions of 12 gauge. so when i have to work with the solid 12 gauge romex, i reminds me of working with wire in the dead of winter!

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[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I'm starten ta worry bout you -


humfrz

Me too.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

If @Sapphireho and @humfrz threw a party it would be a ho-hum event.

Lol, I missed this one.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Have you forgotten that ol @Sapphireho has moved to Idaho?




humfrz

Some observations after a month here:

People are way nicer here,
People are a bit more plump here,
There are no Teslas,
Most common car is a white Dodge 4x4, mostly desiel,
Seems like everyone smokes cigarettes,
Gals seem to wear less makeup,
The weather is different every day,
Groceries are way cheaper,
Gas is way cheaper,
Utilities are next to nothing compared to the bay area,
You see kids playing outside,
Idaho wines are awful, unless you like huckleberry.