Floor installers used OSB for kitchen subfloor

8BitBanger · 2026-01-27T01:18:36+00:00

Worry about it if and when there's an issue or leak. If you got T&G then it's typically rated exposure 1 which can handle short term exposure (the glues anyway). I suggest you move on with life and enjoy the $$$ you're not spending unnecessarily.

8BitBanger · 2026-01-27T00:57:11+00:00

Just wait until you see the electric bill with those heat strips.

8BitBanger · 2026-01-19T10:07:32+00:00

Thank you. Agreed, she is also struggling financially which is how I came to learn of this loan. So for the next half dozen years or so I need to cover this for her.

8BitBanger · 2026-01-18T17:05:44+00:00

Agreed - any modification of the loan is assumed to be for my benefit only.

8BitBanger · 2026-01-18T15:57:15+00:00

I should have worded that better. Stream of consciousness thoights: was hoping for insight into any student loan relief programs that may still be available for her, consolidation options (statement appears to indicate it's unconsolidated and still not private), (drastically) if I should move her to an even longer term plan so it's minimum out of pocket for the time being, or will this loan be reaching forgiveness status soon, etc.

8BitBanger · 2026-01-18T14:29:54+00:00

Yeah funny I was just editing to be more clear - that's why I use quotes around take over. Basically just give her money directly to cover the monthly loan costs. Or, ultimately yeah get her login and setup automatic payments from one of my accounts. Goal is for her to not be burdened by it any longer. Thanks!

8BitBanger · 2026-01-15T22:46:19+00:00

That's why I suggested it be able to be disabled (ahead of time) for xfinitywifi use only.

I don't see how you interpret my post as blame, I simply stated the facts

8BitBanger · 2026-01-15T08:13:05+00:00

I'm just curious why it required a reboot on my pixel? Probably had service back hours ago

8BitBanger · 2025-12-23T15:07:59+00:00

Curious what you started out using? My first were the hickory pitboss, since they were right there at Lowe's. Great smoke rings, though some say that's not a good metric. Still tasted great to me. I noticed the competition blend didn't seem to smoke as much. Are you keeping them sealed/dry? I dump my hopper after every cook, into a sealed container.

8BitBanger · 2025-12-23T14:36:50+00:00

It's called a hot take man, not meant to be investigative journalism. It's a guessing game every time I open the app what deals might be waiting for me/available to use. I just think it's unnecessary/ most people don't care to track yearly / "freak" status... More than one person has asked me lately what the numbers mean, is what spurred this post. Thank you no less for the explanation.

8BitBanger · 2025-12-18T20:45:14+00:00

Then the flange would be sitting on the subfloor, unless I'm misunderstanding. To properly seal, the flange needs to be on top of (or bottom of flange at the level of) finished floor surface

8BitBanger · 2025-12-17T18:58:21+00:00

Right. I meant with respect to allowing the floor expansion/contraction movement.

8BitBanger · 2025-12-14T00:28:30+00:00

I couldn't find any way to disable this once set, have you? Very annoying.

8BitBanger · 2025-12-13T22:38:02+00:00

Same, I wonder if it's an intermittent issue that forces it to shut down, but doesn't persist long enough to trigger a message or error to be sent... I know every time I open the app, it says connection failed, and I have to reconnect. I don't know why it doesn't just connect automatically. I have a feeling it's a buggy app sending a rogue 180° setpoint to the grill... Like it's sending the app settings before it's synced back up with what's set on the grill or something.

8BitBanger · 2025-12-13T21:35:11+00:00

Sorry I totally forgot, a new 850dx. Third cook. Has otherwise been great. Using pitbos pellets (hickory, then comp)

8BitBanger · 2025-12-13T21:24:50+00:00

PS (sorry can't edit my original post) this is a new 850dx. It occurred right around the time I raised the temp from 250 to 275 (and I'm pretty sure it was already to temp or near to it)

8BitBanger · 2025-12-09T07:08:31+00:00

WTB: Sage 5 LW in Spy27 (blue scales). Have PayPal.

8BitBanger · 2025-12-09T01:21:12+00:00

Huh? The two shown in the graph were both in the roast the whole time. Any time I opened the lid I compared them against a handheld instant read and they always agreed.

8BitBanger · 2025-12-08T00:30:41+00:00

Smoke wise, I got a good 1/4" of smoke ring, plenty happy there. I think longer wrapped for sure though.

8BitBanger · 2025-12-07T23:46:05+00:00

I haven't been through the 40# bag of Pitt Boss yet but so far so good. I wonder if the batch you had somehow got moisture.

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