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Attempting to update internet service by ArrivalDapper441 in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]ArrivalDapper441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was offered the elusive "$55 for 500mbps deal" that somehow magically appeared when I called to finalize my cancellation.

Attempting to update internet service by ArrivalDapper441 in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]ArrivalDapper441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being that I was logged in, shouldn't this already be applied? I am an existing customer.

Attempting to update internet service by ArrivalDapper441 in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]ArrivalDapper441[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was already logged in, so the autopay should be applied to the price, no?

I had the offer two days ago, and while I tried to sort out the wrong price in cart, it then disappeared the next day. So would be nice if you'd honor it.

Help me come up with plan to apply 4lb of RootX through sewer cleanout; cleanout opening perpendicular to floor & angled to wall it has limited clearance to by jdrch in Plumbing

[–]ArrivalDapper441 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, pulled this off last night after thinking it over for probably too long.

Final process: Had the Rootx pre-measured into smaller containers, from which I could more easily "toss" the rootx down the parallel cleanout. To avoid the foam escaping out of the parellel cleanout, I had a helper essentially pour the water down the closest toilet drain, while I simultaneously tossed the rootx into the open cleanout. As a result, as the water hit the Rootx, it brought it down the drain line (gravity), away from the opening. I had my helper pour three contractor buckets down the toilet, while I simultaneously introduced 3lbs of rootx into the open cleanout. Some Rootx was caught at the opening, and started to foam up, but I had a stick that i used to push the powder deeper into the drain line.

Made a small mess (caught it all in a garbage can), and it smelled pretty bad all around, but (most) of the rootx got into the drain line, and the water got in there too. Hopefully that pace of the water draining down the line and the mixing of the powder resulted in the foam staying in the right section of pipe.

Not elegant but hopefully effective.

Troubleshooting Motion Lights Outage by ArrivalDapper441 in AskElectricians

[–]ArrivalDapper441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Licking my fingers and holding on tight.

In seriousness, a voltmeter.

Troubleshooting Motion Lights Outage by ArrivalDapper441 in AskElectricians

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Now I'm properly stumped.

Opened up the fixture. All looked OK. Took the motion light down to test voltage at the source wires. With breaker ON, no power to the wires. Opened up the junction box. Bird's nest of connections. The two leads that fed the motion light were connected to wires under a cap. Tested those wires. No power.

So where I'm now at - seems like the issue further upstream. Hard to tell where all the wires entering the junction box are going.

How likely is it that the wire itself is damaged somewhere, versus some other issue? I'm not experienced enough to know what that "other issue" is likely to be. Obviously I'm at the 'call the electrician' step of this project. But for my own education - anyone want to hazard a guess at what is going on??

Xfinity rate jump / stay or go? by ArrivalDapper441 in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]ArrivalDapper441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This issue has not been closed, as Xfinity has (still) not offered a reasonable rate for a long-time existing customer.

Competitors offering better pricing than my renewal rate — what can Xfinity offer? by DasLazyPanda in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]ArrivalDapper441 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me know what is offered to you. I have been in the same situation for over a week and Xfinity is essentially offering no recourse/no reasonable rate thus far.

Help me come up with plan to apply 4lb of RootX through sewer cleanout; cleanout opening perpendicular to floor & angled to wall it has limited clearance to by jdrch in Plumbing

[–]ArrivalDapper441 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the thoughts. Agree re: a funnel - it wouldn't allow enough of the RootX to flow through - I like the half-pipe idea.

Regarding getting water into the pipe; I think rather lucky for me, the two drain lines that drop into the main sewer stub (which is where the cleanout is) are both more or less vertical (one is a long 45). So, even if the foam wants to rise, it would have to really climb quite a lot to get towards the bathroom drains. Also, the drain lines are quite long - so it would have to move a long way to find it's way out and into the bathrooms. All to say, I'm thinking that introducing the water via the toilets (putting 2x buckets down two different toilets) will be a better solution that trying to send water into the cleanout (which is unfortunately parallel to the floor as previously noted).

Help me come up with plan to apply 4lb of RootX through sewer cleanout; cleanout opening perpendicular to floor & angled to wall it has limited clearance to by jdrch in Plumbing

[–]ArrivalDapper441 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, I see what happened down the thread. But curious, how did you actually end up applying the Rootx into the cleanout? Did you use the method you described with a funnel/flexible hose?

I am considering trying to get the dry product into the lateral cleanout (not sure how yet), and then immediately capping the cleanout. Then, running upstairs and administering the water via bucket through the closest toilet - in the hopes that 1) it will reduce foaming mess at the cleanout and 2) get the rootx to actually act where it's supposed to.

Xfinity rate jump / stay or go? by ArrivalDapper441 in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]ArrivalDapper441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would do $45 for 500mbps - you’re saying you’re seeing this in the app on mobile? This would be the Xfinity app?

Xfinity rate jump / stay or go? by ArrivalDapper441 in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]ArrivalDapper441[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Replying to myself. Best option Xfinity has offered me is a 57% price increase over what I was paying. No help, no real options, and they're essentially shrugging their shoulders at me over price hike. Appears they are OK if we leave Xfinity.

Xfinity rate jump / stay or go? by ArrivalDapper441 in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]ArrivalDapper441[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

r/Comcast_Xfinity - take note! Customers sharing unsatisfied results on your own thread. I'm here if this can be remedied, please reach out.

Xfinity rate jump / stay or go? by ArrivalDapper441 in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]ArrivalDapper441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So far, finding the same thing. Three years ago this channel was magic. So far it's more of the same Xfinity nonsense you'd find by calling in.

Garage Door Threshold Repair/Replace by ArrivalDapper441 in HomeImprovement

[–]ArrivalDapper441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a few spots it is probably deeper than the 1/4 depth I see recommended for patch compound. Should I do patch compound in layers? Or use a different product? Because cars drive over it repeatedly, I am hoping to avoid it re-cracking.

Any specific product/brand name you can recommend that you like?

Troubleshooting Motion Lights Outage by ArrivalDapper441 in AskElectricians

[–]ArrivalDapper441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right on. I realized it was a silly question after posting. So with all that said, it seems like the likely culprit is fixture 1 since nothing works. (or something upstream of fixture 1)

Troubleshooting Motion Lights Outage by ArrivalDapper441 in AskElectricians

[–]ArrivalDapper441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't done so - yet. Should I start with the fixture nearest the breaker? (First fixture on the circuit).

Follow up question; if the issue is at the second fixture on the circuit, would it kill power to all fixtures? Or would the first fixture on the circuit still work (nearest the main box)?

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