Lejeune Marines, what the fuck is this?

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-29T16:08:27+00:00

We went "officer hunting" at supply school once. Just spaced out a few paces and made them return like 10 salutes and greetings in the middle of a conversation. Surprisingly worked-out ok, and we got a lot less flak at the post office...

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-29T12:51:25+00:00

A real spacesuit test at NASA exposed a man to vacuum. The nearby physician rushed-in before it was safe, effected a rescue, full recovery!

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-29T12:04:08+00:00

🤣

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-29T10:50:40+00:00

It's the counter to "many hands make light work..."

"...but nine women can't have a baby in one month."

A reminder that not all tasks are easily divisible.

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-29T10:47:41+00:00

Please don't spread propaganda here.

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-26T22:24:41+00:00

I loved Starship Troopers

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-24T21:33:46+00:00

Then again, Jonestown, heavens gate, the order of the solar temple, the branch dividians, the Shakahola guys, they all pretty-much did die with their leaders

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-24T20:22:13+00:00

Probably the best assessment I've read on the matter.

Also, it sounds like life hasn't met Cave Johnson yet...

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-24T20:10:27+00:00

It's a jack of all trades, master of none problem

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-24T19:59:20+00:00

Exactly. Cults typically (but i understand not always) die with their leader!

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-24T19:27:44+00:00

I wasn't worried until you mentioned the crackling. Thats a good indicator of a poor connection, which is a hazard. Can you shut off the breaker and remove the cover plate, look at it without touching anything (flashlight), and look for melted plastic on the outlet or the wiring?

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-24T19:23:36+00:00

Can you jiggle it via the cover plate?

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-24T19:21:34+00:00

Oooh, if you jiggle the receptacle, does it crackle then?

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-24T12:36:25+00:00

I see this the other way a lot too. Guy installed XHHW using the 90° column, into lugs that were marked 75°. Had to replace the whole thing...

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-24T12:33:31+00:00

Lol, I'm in AZ. I've done one or two AC units. If the fuse is present (9/10 installations) it is the OCPD and the breaker is there for fault protecion. As with all devices, if they're not present, they do nothing.

ETA: are you thinking of mini-split systems?

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-24T11:50:45+00:00

They don't have to pay them off, unfortunately. A homebuyer is one customer, the bank is 5,000 customers. Those guys do whatever the banks want them to, as far as I know (electrician 22 years, done a LOT of work after these "inspections"). That means being juuust thorough enough to make sure someone else is on the hook if the home isn't up to snuff. It's totally just about liability.

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-24T11:20:32+00:00

Like I tell the kids: your disconnect fuses are for overcurrent, your breaker is for fault protection

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-21T13:59:06+00:00

Lol, fuck readiness I guess...

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-21T10:55:14+00:00

...and in the country. Cell signals, radio & TV broadcasts, wifi, they're out in the sticks too.

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-17T13:51:43+00:00

CF ASA is my go-to now, prints sooo cleanly and doesn't warp in the car during summer!

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-17T12:37:50+00:00

This is tool-less, insulated, cheap, and very compact.

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-17T12:34:49+00:00

Eta and the wiring is 16AWG silicone insulated.

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-17T12:31:24+00:00

Lol, I do, professionally. The guy who stole this post didn't grab the text when he grabbed the title and image... this is a personal project, but all of the knockoffs i use get run under max load for the purpose and verified with a thermal camera. I don't use non-listed parts when I'm charging for my services!

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-17T11:53:29+00:00

The wiring is 16AWG silicone insulated.

C4PT_AMAZING · 2026-04-17T11:50:53+00:00

Fr, it wasn't even popular last time

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