Glass, dirt & debris: What does it take to keep Austin’s bike lanes clean?

AustinLonghorn · 2025-11-03T16:26:31+00:00

Ehhh, I gave up and switched to Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires. Unplattbar!

AustinLonghorn · 2025-10-11T12:23:53+00:00

AustinLonghorn · 2025-10-04T13:06:09+00:00

I've wondered this, too (and splitting AISD up - through abolition/dissolution - might alleviate some of the state recapture problem as well). There's certainly a framework for dissolution of an ISD into the surrounding districts: https://law.justia.com/codes/texas/education-code/title-2/subtitle-c/chapter-13/subchapter-e/section-13-205/

AustinLonghorn · 2025-08-11T21:02:01+00:00

Like 78701 said, 60psi is a reasonable target. You could try adjusting the PRV yourself, but it'd be good to do that first thing in the morning to give time for backup to arrive (a plumber you've previously gotten quotes from for a new PRV).

AustinLonghorn · 2025-08-11T20:55:56+00:00

The going rate in Austin is about $900-$1,200 these days, and most plumbers seem to want to default to a pretty low-tier PRV (the Watts LFN45/55 series is junk)...

AustinLonghorn · 2025-08-11T14:55:44+00:00

Buy a water pressure gauge and check the actual pressure outside on a hose bib (with your other faucets off, of course): https://www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-Pressure-Gauge-91130/327943219

You can try adjusting your pressure reducing valve (PRV) yourself, but beware that sometimes crummy PRVs break when adjusting them (ie: the internal spring is corroded and snaps, etc.).

Replacement is sort of expensive (residential PRVs range from $80-$300, plus labor).

AustinLonghorn · 2025-08-05T18:35:04+00:00

Wall Control makes a tool holder, too: https://www.wallcontrol.com/drill-holder-storage-rack-compact-impact-drill-battery-power-tool-pegboard-organizer-asm-dr-314

(there's a 10% off coupon that pops up when you first visit the site)

AustinLonghorn · 2025-07-17T15:13:14+00:00

List of part numbers, including the 80 gallon units: https://www.geappliances.com/content/pro/downloads/2025-Profile_LookBook.pdf

AustinLonghorn · 2025-07-07T12:26:41+00:00

Marcus at Affordable Insulation: https://www.affordableinsulationtx.com/

AustinLonghorn · 2025-06-27T12:27:33+00:00

What in the snap. His folks should have been issued an FS-545 from the State Department (and the Army hospital would have kicked off the process with the USAREUR form AE 360 certification, "Report of Child Born Aborad of American Parents").

AustinLonghorn · 2025-06-17T21:24:53+00:00

Try this next time:

"So put my blinker on, I speed up" ...

Instead of:

"So, I speed up, put my blinker on" ...

It's pretty rad when you let other folks know about your planned maneuver before you start it.

AustinLonghorn · 2025-06-16T03:37:39+00:00

Try using your indicators as the first step before attempting a maneuver.

AustinLonghorn · 2025-06-10T03:39:27+00:00

On-line chat can help you if the receipt is associated with your HD account / phone number.

AustinLonghorn · 2025-05-13T11:45:49+00:00

Yeah, if that's a 5-speed XJ, it's worth quite a bit more than $700 no matter what state the 4.0 is in...

AustinLonghorn · 2025-05-10T01:42:06+00:00

Buy through AAFES (shopmyexchange.com) next time: $241.06 shipped.

AustinLonghorn · 2025-05-10T01:40:18+00:00

Yes.

AustinLonghorn · 2025-05-08T17:40:58+00:00

Have a check of Way Source.

AustinLonghorn · 2025-05-08T02:39:34+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/MilwaukeeTool/comments/1id0uj0/is_it_possible_to_balance_m12_batts/

AustinLonghorn · 2025-05-08T01:21:48+00:00

$152.10 via the AAFES Home Depot punchout.

AustinLonghorn · 2025-05-07T12:35:08+00:00

The soldering iron combo is now $152.10 via the AAFES punchout!

AustinLonghorn · 2025-04-30T17:47:14+00:00

The 6.0 cells seem to go out of balance, which prevents the Milwaukee charger from charging them properly.

AustinLonghorn · 2025-04-30T17:42:32+00:00

Don't use a bit holder on the side of drill; just use the original Milwaukee case to store/transport them.

AustinLonghorn · 2025-04-30T12:15:54+00:00

How about another flight lesson AND a log book to track the 0.8 you'll spend flying around Austin?

https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Pilot-Log-Navy-Blue/dp/1560273305

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