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Does anybody know if they make marine-grade exterior locksets? Our front doorknob/lock are sheltered from the sea wind, but it blows straight past our back door and that lockset is now pitted.
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Arsenic Lupin posted:Does anybody know if they make marine-grade exterior locksets? Our front doorknob/lock are sheltered from the sea wind, but it blows straight past our back door and that lockset is now pitted. https://accuratelockandhardware.com/product/9000m-9100m-series-marine-grade/
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Apr 4, 2023 02:22
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Teabag Dome Scandal posted:The problem with not cutting the carpet is it ends under the door when closed so if I were to install something like https://www.lowes.com/pd/M-D-36-in-x-5-625-in-Aluminum-Wood-Door-Threshold-Install-with-Screws/3071271 I believe I would need to have it where the carpet currently is. There is about a 1/2" gap under the door so really what I'm trying to do here is eliminate a draft. I guess something like https://www.lowes.com/pd/M-D-36-in-x-3-75-in-Aluminum-Door-Threshold-Install-with-Screws/3125963 might work so I can just lay it over the existing carpet trim and still get a seal? I would need to drill into the concrete with that one rather than being able to use adhesive which is not my preference. Hmm that’s tricky. Full disclosure, I have practically zero experience with carpet beyond removing it so I can’t offer much help with cutting & resecuring it. Drilling concrete is easy if you have a hammer drill but if not, renting one and buying associated bit may be more hassle than fooling with the carpet. If you want to eliminate the draft, maybe a simple aluminum threshold plus weatherstripping for the door sill?
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Apr 4, 2023 12:32
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Arsenic Lupin posted:Does anybody know if they make marine-grade exterior locksets? Our front doorknob/lock are sheltered from the sea wind, but it blows straight past our back door and that lockset is now pitted. Maybe get a regular lock set and apply a couple coats of clear rustoleum?
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Apr 4, 2023 12:34
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Bloody Mayhem posted:Thanks for both your help. I went to the hardware store and bought myself a multi tool that cuts, strips, and crimps. I'm betting the H/HT stands for "high temperature", you might want to look for some labeled like that.
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Apr 4, 2023 14:02
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Yeah I'd be a little worried about those plastic ends close to the element. Worse case you should be able to pop them off
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Apr 4, 2023 16:16
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Danhenge posted:I'm betting the H/HT stands for "high temperature", you might want to look for some labeled like that. Opopanax posted:Yeah I'd be a little worried about those plastic ends close to the element. Worse case you should be able to pop them off Shoot! I’ll go back to the hardware store tomorrow then. The guy I talked to last time wasn’t as knowledgeable as I had hoped. I hope high temperature connectors are common enough that a Home Depot would carry them. I’m not seeing anything specific on their website.
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Apr 4, 2023 16:59
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lil poopendorfer posted:Hmm that’s tricky. Full disclosure, I have practically zero experience with carpet beyond removing it so I can’t offer much help with cutting & resecuring it. Drilling concrete is easy if you have a hammer drill but if not, renting one and buying associated bit may be more hassle than fooling with the carpet. I have no idea what I'm doing but I was kind of under the impression that the first threshold I linked was a simple example. It looks similar to the other two in the house.
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Apr 4, 2023 18:25
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Bloody Mayhem posted:Shoot! I’ll go back to the hardware store tomorrow then. The guy I talked to last time wasn’t as knowledgeable as I had hoped. Is there a TrueValue or Ace near you? I have found those places have significantly more useful employees for less straightforward questions.
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Apr 4, 2023 19:18
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Lawnie posted:Is there a TrueValue or Ace near you? I have found those places have significantly more useful employees for less straightforward questions. Menards are good for this too Also, try to find the oldest guy there. Old, semi-retired guys working in hardware stores tend to be old DIY-ers or guys working to offset their woodworking habit.
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Apr 4, 2023 21:23
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I'd see if you can find an appliance repair place. They'll have the right parts and if you just need the one they'll probably just give it to you
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Apr 4, 2023 22:10
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Lawnie posted:Is there a TrueValue or Ace near you? I have found those places have significantly more useful employees for less straightforward questions. CzarChasm posted:Menards are good for this too I’m in Canada so I’ve never heard of these places in my province, sadly. The guy I talked to was reasonably old, but obviously not up to the task. If worse comes to worse, I found the connectors online but they’re gonna cost me a lot more.
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Apr 4, 2023 22:34
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Bloody Mayhem posted:I’m in Canada so I’ve never heard of these places in my province, sadly. The guy I talked to was reasonably old, but obviously not up to the task. You know, you can clip off the plastic after you've crimped the connector if you're worried about heat. Sometimes, you can slide off the plastic before crimping, but then it becomes harder to crimp.
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Apr 5, 2023 00:36
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lil poopendorfer posted:Maybe get a regular lock set and apply a couple coats of clear rustoleum?
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Apr 5, 2023 00:52
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Bloody Mayhem posted:I’m in Canada so I’ve never heard of these places in my province, sadly. The guy I talked to was reasonably old, but obviously not up to the task. Try the weirdest electronic store where the graybeard HAM radio guys are, or any weird surplus store. If all they sell is Chinese blenders and off-lease Dells, you’re in the wrong place
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Apr 5, 2023 13:19
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Teabag Dome Scandal posted:I have no idea what I'm doing but I was kind of under the impression that the first threshold I linked was a simple example. It looks similar to the other two in the house. id take some rough measurements and go the store and see/handle what they have. Grab anything you think might work and take it back home to see what is the best fit. It’s kinda hard to figure this stuff out virtually, in my experience. Arsenic Lupin posted:I didn't even know that existed. Huh! I dunno what the end result would be like, but that’s basically the intended use case: protect metal from the elements. You might have to disassemble the lock set partially to ensure even coverage. Spray Rustoleum might be easier to get an even coat. Worst case you’re out $5-10 for the Rusto 
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Apr 5, 2023 13:33
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wesleywillis posted:I want to remove some screws from drywall and fill them so that in 5-10 years I can paint over them. I just want to note that I like your realism. I feel this so much.
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Apr 5, 2023 23:06
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My lovely dishwasher from 2021 is acting up again and I really want to avoid buying a new one before I move next year. It will complete a cycle maybe 1 in every 10 attempts. It is a very cheap model without any displays or error codes. Usually it will run half a cycle, drain, and then the motor will grind off and on for 20 minutes before it gives up. I've tried: - cleaning every part of the filter assembly that I can reach, cleaning every part of the sprayers by hand - running it with vinegar, CLR and some specialty "dishwasher cleaning" pod. - Checked the air gap and disposal hoses for obstructions Amazingly, one thing that occasionally works is to pull it out from under the counter and smack it very hard on top when it's stuck in a grinding loop. This seems to jostle something and lets the water start going for the next part of the wash cycle. Is there anything else I should try?
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Apr 6, 2023 01:06
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Two years old and it works like that!? For the love of god name and shame the manufacturer and model please.
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Apr 6, 2023 01:13
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Can't find the model number anywhere, but it's a Hotpoint brand. It was the absolute cheapest dishwasher I could find. It sucks rear end and I will never buy another one, but I would not be surprised if hard water is a significant part of the problem; anything that hooks up to our water here is not long for this earth.
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Apr 6, 2023 01:17
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Lester Shy posted:Can't find the model number anywhere, but it's a Hotpoint brand. It was the absolute cheapest dishwasher I could find. It sucks rear end and I will never buy another one, but I would not be surprised if hard water is a significant part of the problem; anything that hooks up to our water here is not long for this earth. Darchangel posted:I just want to note that I like your realism. I feel this so much. I know what a slacker I am.
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Apr 6, 2023 01:18
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Lester Shy posted:My lovely dishwasher from 2021 is acting up again and I really want to avoid buying a new one before I move next year. It will complete a cycle maybe 1 in every 10 attempts. It is a very cheap model without any displays or error codes. Usually it will run half a cycle, drain, and then the motor will grind off and on for 20 minutes before it gives up. I've tried: Have you cleaned the grinder? It's a little small blade in the sump right before the water pump. My dishwasher did that once. It turned out that a bread tie got in the dishes and jammed the grinder. Pull the door down. Sometimes the model number is on a plate in the jamb.
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Apr 6, 2023 02:06
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Ja sounds like something's wrapped up in the impeller.
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Apr 6, 2023 02:49
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Is there a thread for whole home battery/generators,or is this the place to ask to get started? I guess the first question is how do I calculate how much kWh I need?
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Apr 6, 2023 16:02
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You want the wiring thread. https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3090739
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Apr 6, 2023 16:50
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Lysandus posted:Is there a thread for whole home battery/generators,or is this the place to ask to get started? I guess the first question is how do I calculate how much kWh I need? https://www.generac.com/for-homeowners/home-backup-power/build-your-generator The real answer is going to be 'ask your electrician' though
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Apr 6, 2023 17:29
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In general though it can be a good exercise to do an energy audit of your house using an inline power meter for appliances and the wattage numbers for light bulbs, and ask yourself some questions about what you would be willing to do without in the case of a power outage. In other words you can choose to just buy a generator for your whole house's typical usage and live like there's no power outage, or you can buy smaller and be conscious of what you use when it's out. Can you limit yourself to one stove burner at a time and forgo oven usage? hold off on using the dryer for a few days? etc. In the olden days "can you remember to turn off lights in one room before you turn them on in the next" was a big part of this thought process too but light bulbs use a tenth of what they used to so it's a bit less relevant
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Apr 6, 2023 18:08
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A question about sun tunnels or “solar tubes”. Thinking of having a few put into our finished attic to let in some natural light. Do they cause heat loss/AC loss? Because as much as I’d like yo have the extra light I don’t want to ruin our insulation in any way.
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Apr 7, 2023 19:04
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melon cat posted:A question about sun tunnels or “solar tubes”. Thinking of having a few put into our finished attic to let in some natural light. Do they cause heat loss/AC loss? Because as much as I’d like yo have the extra light I don’t want to ruin our insulation in any way.
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Apr 7, 2023 20:45
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Seems like you'd want it sealed better up on top of the roof so the water isn't leaking into the sheathing?
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Apr 7, 2023 20:54
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Danhenge posted:Seems like you'd want it sealed better up on top of the roof so the water isn't leaking into the sheathing?
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Apr 7, 2023 22:08
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wesleywillis posted:Its difficult to explain, and being that I'm lazy, its something thats been on and off the back burner for a while (over a year) so I forget some details of what I've already done or figured out.
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Apr 7, 2023 22:36
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As a property insurance adjuster, I am fundamentally opposed to putting holes in roof decking except beyond what is absolutely necessary. Holes are an invitation to Mother Nature, and she will oblige.
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Apr 7, 2023 22:38
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kid sinister posted:Have you cleaned the grinder? and lose all my kief???
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Apr 8, 2023 05:01
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Do I need special plumbing solder to join copper pipes, or will this "lead free rosin core electrical solder" I have already work for that?
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Elder Postsman posted:Do I need special plumbing solder to join copper pipes, or will this "lead free rosin core electrical solder" I have already work for that? It will work fine, maybe - most electronic solder is much too thin to be practical to use for pipe sweating. You will also need paste flux.
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Apr 10, 2023 20:51
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Thin like viscosity or thin like physical dimensions? This stuff I've got is about 1.75mm diameter.
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Apr 10, 2023 21:58
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Elder Postsman posted:Thin like viscosity or thin like physical dimensions? This stuff I've got is about 1.75mm diameter. I used electrical solder for pipe sweating once, because that's what I had on hand and hell if I was going to buy more solder when I hardly ever need the stuff. It works. You do need to feed in rather a lot of it, in terms of length of wire. Otherwise it works like solder. Keep the joint clean, apply flux, don't overheat the joint.
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Apr 10, 2023 22:48
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Elder Postsman posted:Thin like viscosity or thin like physical dimensions? This stuff I've got is about 1.75mm diameter. Physical dimensions. You'll have to feed a lot of it in very quickly and that's not super practical. It's do-able if all else is reasonable, wouldn't want to try it in a tight spot and its just incompatible with normal pipe sweating technique where you're bending a piece of solder over to wipe on the joint.
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Ok, cool. I'll just try using what I've got then. Thanks!
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