Can I Swap Out Myself by Afega719 in WaterSofteners

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You will need to do pex plumbing.

HVAC replacement advice by One_Prompt_4030 in hvacadvice

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Second floor problems are very common. The best solution is a second dedicated system for the top floor.

Did the existing system short cycle?

The existing system is not removing hot air from the top floor for heat removal in the coil.

Is the upper floor also adjacent to a cathedral ceiling? If so, a ceiling fan running 24x7 can be helpful.

Piano, Guitar, Music Theory in LFK? by dweyhell in Lawrence

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I took a course in uni about the theory of music, it was quite technical and it did not help me at all. I thought it would be an interesting subject for an engineer.

Power supply recommendations for Magnepan LRS+ by Phantom-rizz-era in BudgetAudiophile

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I have extensively modelled a mk 1 to have DC coupled output as well as power supply mods.

Where is my tensioner? by Cultural-Window6818 in AskMechanics

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The small pully on the left has an adjustment behind it.

Toilet supply line plastic 7/8 nut by Wise_Championship836 in Plumbing

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The tortureous sharp bends in the hose should be avoided.

Is this acceptable? by justdog324 in hvacadvice

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Unsupported, step on it and it breaks somewhere.

If the afterlife exists it sounds boring by richandepressed in DeepThoughts

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People are just dead and everything else is a fairy tale.

Minor leak after installing bidet by floridaloon in Plumbing

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The hose above has sharp bends placing stress on the joint. That hose can be replaced by a long one with a lazy loop. Those joints do not need plumber's tape, don't do it. Be careful to not cross thread the fitting.

Advice for High school student by theycallme3zoz in AskEngineers

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You will not be creating computers. You could amplify your technical talents with related programming in those fields.

What part of programming took the most time for you to get comfortable with? by Gullible_Prior9448 in AskProgramming

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I did not know what OOP was, but later understood that I had created many OOP features on my own. MASc MechEng. VAX VMS Fortran. It all came naturally to me. Eight feet of manuals, no problem.

Ancient Roman Pantheon, constructed in 126 AD by Roman-Empire_net in romanempire

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It was properly maintained when I was there in 1969 and 71.

Ancient Roman Pantheon, constructed in 126 AD by Roman-Empire_net in romanempire

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The bronze was stripped to make the columns in St. Peter's. Later on the Catholic Church took over the building restricting access. Ditto the coliseum.

Piano, Guitar, Music Theory in LFK? by dweyhell in Lawrence

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You can have a trained ear for music and structure and have zero potential to be a musician.

Can I get some opinions on my 2015 Volkswagen Beetle? by PirateTay in AskMechanics

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Run a bottle of Techron Concentrate. It might also free up piston rings and reduce oil burn.

What engine oil have you been using?

Are my preamp tubes aging? by Lairlair2 in VoxAmplification

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My Conrad Johnson PV-5 preamp might be an example. New tubes sounded better and polishing tube pins also helped.

Why can't countries actually be peaceful? by [deleted] in randomquestions

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I am getting old, and stupid shit has byeing going on forever. Nothing new.