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Baronjutter posted:That pole is fine. It's a long enough driveway that it in now way blocks the 2 car garage or the surface parking spot to the right. Throw some reflectors on it and call it a day. Agreed. It would be different with a short or no driveway, and ideally you would put a little island and curb around it but worse construction has happened.
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PainterofCrap posted:Get a permit, dumbass. The concrete looks like it is poured right up to the pole, so I'm thinking the pole was there first, but not really sure. It's annoying, but there's still plenty of room to get to both garage doors, and park on the right side of the pole too. Still crappy, and I'm not a big fan of having a driveway that much wider than the garage itself. Maybe they're planning to make it a three-car garage?
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I'm house shopping, and had an interesting day yesterday. I came across one that hit all of my requirements, looked like a slam dunk. Great neighborhood, move-in ready, renovated 80s house, with a price premium reflecting that work. Toured it and it was a disaster. It looked like the homeowners did all of the renovations themselves, spared every dime. Their 3 year old must done the painting. They installed high end fixtures on top of brand new laminate countertops, badly painted original cabinets. The 4 bedrooms had 4 different types of brand new carpet, bathrooms had 3 different types of brand new wood floors. Exterior had wood rot that had been painted over. I had my agent call the selling agent and ask WTF, selling agent said sellers would fix everything if we made an offer. I told my agent that unless they came off the price at least $50k, I wasn't going to touch it and I sure as hell wasn't going to let them touch it again. I'm running from this one, looking at other properties.
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Bird in a Blender posted:The concrete looks like it is poured right up to the pole, so I'm thinking the pole was there first, but not really sure. It's annoying, but there's still plenty of room to get to both garage doors, and park on the right side of the pole too. Still crappy, and I'm not a big fan of having a driveway that much wider than the garage itself. Maybe they're planning to make it a three-car garage? There's no way any of the municipalities I've lived in would have let them build a garage in front of a utility pole. The driveway is just icing on the cake.
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Feb 2, 2018 17:15
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Wheeler Dealers is bullshit because they never factor the cost of having a masterful mechanic like Edd doing all the work.
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TooMuchAbstraction posted:I think they're just showing "hey this water is so hot it wrecked the PVC". PVC melts around 280F but it might soften/deform before that point, I dunno. = Even though you didn't really ask:  PVC starts losing its strength at approx. 86 C (187 F), which is the start of its glass transition point. Wiki states 82, which is typical for polymers. Nothing is really set in stone. You can see it starts to melt around 170-180 C.
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AlternateAccount posted:Wheeler Dealers is bullshit because they never factor the cost of having a masterful mechanic like Edd doing all the work. It would have been perfect if they had dumped fatty and added a clock showing Edd's time.
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Bird in a Blender posted:The concrete looks like it is poured right up to the pole, so I'm thinking the pole was there first, but not really sure. It's annoying, but there's still plenty of room to get to both garage doors, and park on the right side of the pole too. Still crappy, and I'm not a big fan of having a driveway that much wider than the garage itself. Maybe they're planning to make it a three-car garage? I feel like they made the driveway wider to compensate for the pole being in the way.
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Bird in a Blender posted:The concrete looks like it is poured right up to the pole, so I'm thinking the pole was there first, but not really sure. It's annoying, but there's still plenty of room to get to both garage doors, and park on the right side of the pole too. Still crappy, and I'm not a big fan of having a driveway that much wider than the garage itself. Maybe they're planning to make it a three-car garage? They're probably going to fill the garage with toys and leave three cars in the driveway, or have that extra third spot on the driveway for a boat that'll sit there 360 days of the year.
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totalnewbie posted:Even though you didn't really ask: And the water is only 191F or 88c, so... not really enough to melt, enough to slightly weaken. Doesn’t even look melted, looks fractured.
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duz posted:I feel like they made the driveway wider to compensate for the pole being in the way. The pole was in the way of what was rightfully theirs. 
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Yeah, my money is on they added the garage and decided that just paving around the pole was easier/more attractive than just having a second drive for that extra spot.
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StormDrain posted:And the water is only 191F or 88c, so... not really enough to melt, enough to slightly weaken. Doesn’t even look melted, looks fractured. I'm more focused on metals and ceramics but I suspect it's probably long-term thermal degradation or thermal cycling. Also, the water in the pipe (and exiting the boiler) is probably quite a bit higher than 191 F, depending on when it was measured (cooling effect from pipes, etc). Vvvv right, duh. totalnewbie fucked around with this message at 21:28 on Feb 2, 2018 |
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totalnewbie posted:I'm more focused on metals and ceramics but I suspect it's probably long-term thermal degradation or thermal cycling. At least for the second part, that’s irrelevant since the PVC is a drain pipe so the temperature measured is higher than at the drain pipe if anything.
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Cocoa Crispies posted:They're probably going to fill the garage with toys and leave three cars in the driveway, or have that extra third spot on the driveway for a boat that'll sit there 360 days of the year. Oh yea, a spot for a boat, camper, or RV makes sense.
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Got LED bulbs. Had one in a wall thingy with a dimmer switch. Worked ok with dimmer at about half. Got dimmable LED bulbs. Didn't dim any better but buzzed super loud. Continued using non-dimmable bulb (at full bright) 5 months pass Started to flicker Set dimmer to full to stop flickering Got LED bulb specific dimmer Installed and...dimmable bulb still buzzes super loud Non-dimmable LED dims and works fine with no buzzing. ??????????? At least the new dimmer is in and I didn't burn my house down by wiring it wrong.
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Boogalo posted:dimmable LED bulbs There are two common types of dimmers sold today. Leading edge:  and trailing edge:  Those are graphs of voltage vs. time. Some dimmable LED bulbs only work with trailing edge dimmers. Even when it does work, leading may cause buzzing because the voltage goes from 0 V to 130 V or whatever almost instantly. The 130‐to‐0 transition is less problematic. I can’t explain the non‐dimmable bulb working with the dimmer, except that the manufacturer might have one production line and only make a dimmable product. They print two boxes and sell the one that says “dimmable” at a premium.
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Is there any way to know if you're buying a leading or trailing edge dimmer?
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^^^ dimming LEDs via 120V is never fun. I do a lot of case/environment/theatrical lighting for museums and such, and almost every way of dimming over 120V will give you noise or flickering or some other bullshit problem, especially at consumer grade. No one thing works for every fixture, either. Best luck is usually with ELV dimmer. The CFL/LED combo dimmers they sell at home depot can do the job, but they usually struggle at low levels or with certain bulbs. getting a real ELV dimmer can cost twice as much but it's absolutely worth it.
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Feb 3, 2018 01:17
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I use DMX dimable LED stage lights and these don't seem to have any issues. They are cheap as chips too https://djcity.com.au/category/lighting/wash-lighting/led-par-cans/
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Feb 3, 2018 01:35
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Are there like arrays of LEDs where a controller's position is measured and only a subset of LEDs are (fully) lit at a given setting, while others are (fully) turned off? Seems like instead of a continuously variable control, most people would probably be fine with, say, ten discrete light level settings, controlled by a knob that satisfyingly clicks from one setting to the next. And this way you wouldn't have to deal with a varying power level, either, the fixture could just always be supplied the constant ~120v.
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Couldn't find the images without the wall of Facebook comments, but this might be the record for most code violations in one "room".  I'm the propane heater, propane stove, toaster oven, and wood stove.
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Platystemon posted:There are two common types of dimmers sold today. Leading edge: Neato. Thanks! Oddly, the dimmable bulb is buzzy even at full brightness and both are from the same manufacturer (hyperikon, just cheapie's from amazon) so its a drat mystery. Its not a huge deal since I only extremely rarely dim this lamp, but It had a dimmer when I moved in so kinda wanted to keep it like that.
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spog posted:It would have been perfect if they had dumped fatty and added a clock showing Edd's time. I shall now summarize every single episode of wheeler dealers in history. Mike [voiceover]: Today on wheeler dealers, we are looking for a [modern classic | japanese hotrod | american bruiser], the honcedes chrylet f2500gt. this car is a capable something or another, capable of 0-60 in a blistering 14 seconds, and a 1/4 mile in 2 minutes. Prices are on the up, and I've amde it my mission to find one and turn it for a profit. M [in a coffee shop]: I've been searching on the internet for a few days, and prices are on the up. I think I've found one out in dorchestershireford. Needs a little work, but nothing my Edd can't fix up. [dials phone] hello is this Jim, i'm calling about the car. yes ok I will see you there, ta la End of part 1 Scene: Mike driving up to a house M: Ah looks like we are in the right place. M [inspecting car] looks nice and tidy, little dent here in the front wing, wheels need some work M [rings doorbell]: You must be Jim, I see the car over here, let's take a closer look M: So Jim how long have you had it Jim: I've had this car since it was new, drove it for number of years but we need more room for the kids so I'm selling it on M: Looks like you have taken good care of it. Looks straight down the sides, no rust on the undercarriage. Care to pop the bonnet? M: The engine looks like it needs some work, but it sounds alright. Mind if I take it for a drive? M [on test drive]: wow would you listen to that, but there is a little wobble in the steering, and I hear a clicking noise in the transmission. If it is the transmission, it could get expensive. Jim's listed it for six-and-a-half, I'm going to try to get it for free-and-a-half J [standing on driveway as Mike returns]: How was it, do you like it M: I'm not going to lie to you, I like it a lot. I am concerned about the transmission though, we will have to fix that, and that could get expensive. You have it listed for? J: six and a half thousand M: Tell you what, I make you an offer, I'll give you free thousand quid for it, and I'll take it away today. Do we have a deal? [holds out hand] J: I can't go that low, the lowest I will take is five M: Let's meet in the middle, I'll give you three-seven-fifty, cash, today J: Make it four and we have a deal M: Hold out your hand J [holds out hand] M [slaps hand into handshake, snakes toward camera] I JUST BOUGHT ME A HONCEDES CHYRLET F2500GT FOR FOUR THOUSAND POUNDS J [dejected look of defeat] End of part 2 End of part 2 Scene: Mike, driving up to workshop, honking the horn the whole time Edd, exiting the workshop, hands on head Mike: What do you fink Edd: You bought a hondeceds chrylet f2500gt, how much did you pay, what's wrong with it M: Nevermind that, have a look inside E: It looks okay, but what's wrong with it M: Well, the transmission has a little sound, but you can fix that, just do what you do. And the engine runs rough. E: What are you planning on doing with it M: Well I was finking we should make it into a convertible beach drag racer, a racing stripe right down the side E: We will need some parts, come, help me get it into the workshop End of part 3. Scene: Edd, in shop, car on lift. Edd: Mike's gone and bought us a hondacedes chrylet f2500gt. He wants to make it into a convertible beach drag racer, but first we've got to fix the transmission, and that could get expensive. Let's have a look E [transmission torn down on bench] Here is how an automatic transmission works, and this gear is stripped. I've got to find another gear, and they are not easy to find. In the meantime, I will work on the window trims. Mike [bursting into shop] Mike: HELLO EDD HOW HAVE YOU BEEN GETTING ALONG I SEE YOU HAVENT DONE A LOT WITH THE CAR SO FAR Edd: Yes well the transmission is hooped and we have got to get a new interplanetary galactic halfshaft gear Mike: Leave it to me, but what else have you been doing E: Well so far I've fixed the carburators, replaced the brakes, added three speedometers, and taken apart the window winders. M: I will leave it to you, I will go get you your gear End of part 4 Scene: Mike, driving a car Mike: We've got to find a new interplanetary galactic halfshaft gear ,and I've come to the right place. I'll also pick up some bits to increase the value of the car. Mike [pulling up to the local hondacedes chrylet f2500gt specialist shop] Mike: HELLO ARE YOU RICHARD Richard: Sure am, you must be mike M: I'VE GOT A HONDACEDES CHRYLET F2500GT AND WE NEED SOME BITS, WHAT HAVE YOU GOT FOR ME R: we have this chrome grille, chrome windshield wiper blades, it's 2500£ total M: Sounds great, will you take 2000£, cash? R: WWEWEEEEEELLLLLLL OKAY M, dive bombing the camera I JUST BOUGHT ME A PILE OF PARTS FOR ME F2500GT End of part 5 Scene: Edd working in the workshop on a completely unrelated piece of the interior Mike, walking in with boxes stacked high: LOOK WHAT WE HAVE HERE SON Edd: You got us all of these bits for the car, but we still have to do something about the wheels M: Ah, just hang on Scene: Mike, at a wheel refinishing shop Mike: Hello you must be Charles Charles: That's right, right this way mike M: So I've got these nasty old black painted chrome wheels, they are all dinged up, I need to refinish them C: You have come to the right place, we refinish wheels M: How do you do it C: Well let me hand it off to Norman Norman: Mike first we have to strip off all the old paint, then we can powder coat them again. We use this sandblasting machine to strip off all the old paint M: CAN I HAVE A GO N [stiff upper lip] N: Then we powder coat them, bake them at 420 degrees for 69 minutes N [taking wheels out from a shipping container heater] M: WOW THESE ARE STILL HOT, THEY LOOK AMAZING M: Thank you Charles Scene: Mike rolls wheels into shop Edd: These look really good, you've outdone yourself again Mike: Now get back to work, I can't wait to be cruising the beach dragstrips soon E: I have to finish the car first. End of part 6 End of part 6 Scene: Montage of the rest of the work Scene: completed car spinning on a big lazy susan Mike [voiceover]: We've done a lot in this car, I picked it up and it had blah blah blah issues, but we fixed it up like this, that, and the other way. So how much does the car owe us? I picked up the car for 4000 pounds, Wheels and tires cost 1800 pounds The transmission gear was 2000 pounds New seat covers were 20 pounds each Oils, fluids, and everything else comes out to 100 pounds Altogether, the honcedes chrylet f2500gt owes us 7920 pounds. Now, we will see if I can turn it for a profit. But first, I've asked Edd to meet me at the beach. Scene: Edd [drives into scene, wearing suit with top hat] Mike [standing by side of road, wearing suit with bowler hat] Mike: Good to see you son, wow the car looks amazing Edd: Well it was a lot of work, but I pulled it off in the end M: Let's get going and see how it goes Scene: Road test, cruising down the boulevard, talks about how good the car is to drive, etc. Mike: Do you think we can get ten thousand pounds for it? Edd: Let me have a go at it, I'm awfully tempted to keep it for myself End of part 7 Scene: Mike standing in front of the car, a middle aged bald guy peering into the windows Mike: I've listed the car online for eleven and a half thousand pounds, and the phone has not stopped ringing. Today, I've got Robbie here, and he's expressed interest Mike [walking into background] SO HOW DO YOU LIKE IT Robbie: I like it a lot. looks nice and straight, the condition is excellent Mike: It's all original, we had a lot of work done, and you will be a very happy man. Why are you buying it? R: I've just retired and I've always wanted a honcedes chrylet f2500gt and I saw yours. M: I won't lie, I've had a lot of interest, and I'm looking to get 11 for it, what do you say R: 11 is a little much, how does 9 sound to you M: 9 is just too low, not since we've done this much work. Meet me in the middle at 10? R: 9 750? M: HOLD OUT YOUR HAND R [holds out hand] M [slaps hand into handshake, hyperextends neck into camera] IVE JUST SOLD A HONCEDES CHRYLET F2500GT FOR NINE SEVEN FIFTY M: NEXT TIME ON WHEELER DEALERS, WE TAKE MODERN CLASSICS, AND TRY TO PASS THEM ON FOR A PROFIT, TIL NEXT TIME, TA LA Roll credits
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Jaded Burnout posted:Also the very concept of a "cup" as a unit of measurement is so alien to us that most of us grow up thinking it's "about a mug's worth" rather than half a pint ish. No 'ish'. One Gallon is four Quarts is eight Pints is sixteen Cups is 256 tablespoons is 768 teaspoons for kitchen levels of accuracy. For stuff where actual accuracy is required, like baking, we measure by weight anyway.
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Liquid Communism posted:No 'ish'. One Gallon is four Quarts is eight Pints is sixteen Cups is 256 tablespoons is 768 teaspoons for kitchen levels of accuracy. The "ish" is because british pints (and quarts and gallons) are bigger than american ones and don't have the same relationship to cups. There is to my knowledge no UK cup. So a US cup is half a UK pint.. ish.
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Wild EEPROM posted:probably a real episode of wheeler dealers I've never even heard of this show before and I am now very vividly seeing this entire thing in my mind's eye. 
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Wild EEPROM posted:I shall now summarize every single episode of wheeler dealers in history. Did you write this yourself? It's amazing.
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Wild EEPROM posted:I shall now summarize every single episode of wheeler dealers in history. Nice work  For a moment there I thought I was in AI. In crappy construction news, thismorning I decided to sort out the ugly lump in my kitchen ceiling so I could paint it. Its only a bit of blown plaster I thought - I'll just knock it out and then fill it and try and match the texture (you can do this texture with a wet polyfilla mix and a sponge).... nope:  Usually you would drill or notch a joist to get past it. Not for these wires, just whack some filler and paint directly over them. It looks like they had a go at the joist with a chisel to recess them slightly but then just gave up!
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That was very much Wheeler Dealers in a nutshell. It's good fun, and informative. Mike's a bit of a prat, but he is a literal Used Car Salesman, in character and in job description. He's the funnyman and fall character.
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Yeah it's intentional I think, but doesn't feel mean. Skipping over the labor, excuse me, labour costs always drives me nuts, just like with house selling programs on HVC that skip the sales commissions (there's a couple that don't, and I really appreciate that). Of course it's still better than e.g. container wars, where they just take as read the random numbers the guys pull out of their asses as they root through the junk in their containers. Occasionally they grab something I know the value of and quote a ridiculous price for it, like one time one of the guys found a bunch of boxes of comic books and they're all like post-2000 DC/Marvel stuff and he says two bucks a comic. Hah. So you just have to kind of treat the numbers on these shows as being approximately as realistic as a WWF wrestling match: not at all, but we'll all just pretend, for the sake of the spectacle.
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Wild EEPROM posted:I shall now summarize every single episode of wheeler dealers in history. 
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Wild EEPROM posted:I shall now summarize every single episode of wheeler dealers in history.  packetmantis posted:I've never even heard of this show before and I am now very vividly seeing this entire thing in my mind's eye.
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wolrah posted:
You should watch it since Edd is like 6'7" or such (over 2-metres for you civilised types) and it seems that he's either stuck flogging a Mini or way up inside some inaccessible area. I have no idea how he stays so calm (bergamot tea?)
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 I assume that I’m dumb and this girder with a hole and ghetto flashing is intentional and structural?
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The way it cuts out always makes me worry it's snuff even though it's probably just a safety video.
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totalnewbie posted:Even though you didn't really ask:
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PainterofCrap posted:Get a permit, dumbass. A while back in the UK there was a lovely old cottage with a thatched roof which had been there for hundreds of years. The phone company plopped a pole right in front which kind of spoiled the charm. The owners tried to get it moved but the phone company said it couldn't be done. Then when the next phone book came out (it was a few years ago!) there was their cottage on the front cover with the phone-pole photoshoped out. After the newspaper ran with the story the phone company suddenly found it could in fact relocate the pole a few meters to one side.
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