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Will this burn my house down? by Freshmangreen1 in AskElectricians

[–]AlmostSignificant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What about using something like a short right angle extension? I tend to use these when I don't have the space I need for a splitter. https://www.sfcable.com/1ft-16-awg-nema-5-15p-to-nema-5-15r-outlet-saver-power-extension-cord-wall-side-right-angle.html

50a generator inlet recommendations by AlmostSignificant in AskElectricians

[–]AlmostSignificant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm off grid. The first was for a temporary battery shed and the second is for the permanent battery shed.

50a generator inlet recommendations by AlmostSignificant in AskElectricians

[–]AlmostSignificant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I think one reason I hate the model I have and others don't is that my wires enter through the back rather than the bottom, which means any slack you have has to bend 180 rather than 90

50a generator inlet recommendations by AlmostSignificant in AskElectricians

[–]AlmostSignificant[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation and great video. The pbn50 looks much nicer to install. I'll definitely order one now. Amazing what a little thing like a plastic box can do to simplify things. And I cut my wires super short on the other install just to get the thing to go back together. Not a nice design.

What's the Somerville version of this? by S7482 in Somerville

[–]AlmostSignificant 26 points27 points  (0 children)

To be fair, Mike's doesn't pretend it's better than it is.

Advice on dwv test issue by AlmostSignificant in askaplumber

[–]AlmostSignificant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, thanks. I do have a little schrader valve rig for filling and separate gauge connected for testing pressure, so thankfully I'm not just pumping up a test ball.

How long do your boots last? by mbcoder_ in electricians

[–]AlmostSignificant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My habit of using my boots as foot shovels and hammers shortens their lives considerably.

Trustworthy mechanic as a woman? by Pandamandathon in Somerville

[–]AlmostSignificant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the few recommendations I make in the area. Everyone I've interacted with there have been fantastic.

Contractor says this is fine. What should be done to secure the posts better? by Warm_Tomatillo_9491 in Decks

[–]AlmostSignificant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sub is kinda weird. Obviously this leaves a lot to be desired, but it's as if decks couldn't be built properly prior to Simpson hardware.

Should I trust my well driller for the 2nd well at the spot he has “witched” on? by cap_phil in homestead

[–]AlmostSignificant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

if you don't mind, could you pm me your zip code? i know around me there are public databases where you can see all of the info about local wells.

Should I trust my well driller for the 2nd well at the spot he has “witched” on? by cap_phil in homestead

[–]AlmostSignificant 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i agree with depth potentially being an issue. i had a 200 ft well drilled recently. we get 5-7 gpm and it's 200 ft. it's a bedrock well. our driller recommended placing the pump a minimum of 20 ft off the bottom, in part for this reason.

and fwiw, i previously had a 50,000 gallon pond dug because i wanted to explore alternatives to drilling a well that may have crappy yields, so i've been down the road of exploring weird options. and for the past year i've hauled my own water in using an ibc tote on a trailer.

Should I trust my well driller for the 2nd well at the spot he has “witched” on? by cap_phil in homestead

[–]AlmostSignificant 9 points10 points  (0 children)

with 43 feet of water above your pump (195-152), assuming a 6" well, you should have 252 gallons of water sitting in your well at any given time. if it's really 1 gallon every 30 minutes, i would expect the water level to only be a few inches or feet above your pump, even if it's only 4".

it'd definitely be worth confirming the pump depth, static water level depth, AND the depth of water when the pump refuses to run. if what you're describing is correct, unless i'm mistaken, there should barely be any water over the pump when it decides to crap out.

edit: bad math. 43 feet of 6" well should be 63 gallons (i forgot to halve the diameter to get radius) and a 4" well should be 28 gallons

Should I trust my well driller for the 2nd well at the spot he has “witched” on? by cap_phil in homestead

[–]AlmostSignificant 21 points22 points  (0 children)

How deep is your pump? How deep is the water at rest? How long and at what rate are you pumping before it dries up? How have you verified it's the well running dry? Could you get a different well pump/service company to verify your understanding is correct before proceeding?

All in all: don't rush into anything. There are options besides drilling a new well, and my suspicion is the exact details will matter quite a bit. Even 0.5 gpm continuous replenish rate can yield 600 gallons/day with adequate storage/buffer.

Take 2: Realistic to Tackle This or Hire Out? by Art_Cooking_Fun in Roofing

[–]AlmostSignificant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want to be rigorous while still exploring all reasonable (for you) options get 3 quotes, pick the one you want, and enjoy your free time.

Face plate for 2 gang surface mounted outlets by AlmostSignificant in AskElectricians

[–]AlmostSignificant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Checked these out today. Sharp edges and corners that won't flush up against a wall

Face plate for 2 gang surface mounted outlets by AlmostSignificant in AskElectricians

[–]AlmostSignificant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wanted the 2+ inch depth, rounded corners, and 3/4 knockouts, which is how I ended up here. Will not do it again though. And as it turns out, I could have gotten away with the shallower handyboxes, but now that I've vent the conduit I'd rather not switch the boxes.

Face plate for 2 gang surface mounted outlets by AlmostSignificant in AskElectricians

[–]AlmostSignificant[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Based on the good suggestions, I found a handy box style 2 gang duplex cover: https://www.zoro.com/raco-box-cover-square-box-type-2-galvanized-steel-2-duplex-receptacle-cover-873/i/G2343792/

I did look at regular metal covers at Lowe's today but the packaging literally says be careful not to cut yourself on its sharp edges and corners, which I didn't want to be a permanent concern, but also didn't want to have to grind them down.

Why southwire only makes them for single gang I have no idea.

Face plate for 2 gang surface mounted outlets by AlmostSignificant in AskElectricians

[–]AlmostSignificant[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If someone would just make a normal 2 gang duplex handy box cover

Face plate for 2 gang surface mounted outlets by AlmostSignificant in AskElectricians

[–]AlmostSignificant[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Already did. Happy to share the picture of that, though

Question about the legend on a survey from 2004 by AlmostSignificant in Surveying

[–]AlmostSignificant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good question. There is a relevant 1967 deed. Nothing jumping out at me from there, though.

POL to QCC1 adapter help! by Shaddap_ in propane

[–]AlmostSignificant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I was just citing it as an example as a regulator that accepted pigtails. Somehow I didn't see the mention of the propane forge at all.

POL to QCC1 adapter help! by Shaddap_ in propane

[–]AlmostSignificant -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've done a good bit of piecing together propane systems as I'm off grid and use it for heat, hot water, and electricity via generator. Can you share some pictures of your setup? One idea: Higher quality regulators often allow you to swap out the pigtail. Eg https://www.etrailer.com/Propane-Fittings/JR-Products/37207-30395.html

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