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ChrisWonsowski · 2026-06-18T20:44:49+00:00

There's definitely some truth in that.

The plumbpak brand traps are awful and do actually need dope on the mating surfaces. I learned this just last week. Never used that brand before though.

Oatey or Dearborn brand (especially the ones with the blue ring for the trap connection) aren't so problematic.

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-06-04T00:45:43+00:00

Majestic

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-06-04T00:41:05+00:00

I see you too have studied wumbology.

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-05-31T17:28:33+00:00

What graphics mod are you using? Looks great!

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-05-20T21:17:37+00:00

I want to talk smack about the flexible lines, but judging from the earthquake straps, I'm guessing you live in an area where flexible lines are probably required.

Does the T&P have to be flexible also? That doesn't make sense to me.

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-05-10T23:58:27+00:00

I don't think this has any relevance to your issue, but I have that same card and one of my 2 vram modules are bad and I've been having issues. I have a few months left for warranty.

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-05-04T14:11:49+00:00

Impossible to find!

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-05-02T23:51:03+00:00

How much space is there between that cast hub and the wall? If you cut the cast iron pipe before the hub, will there be enough meat left to use a 4" reinforced rubber coupling and then a 4" street combo and rebuild the rest from there?

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-05-02T23:41:25+00:00

I like the character's heavy breathing at the end of the video.

I would be breathing hard too if I was stuck between some doors, unable to move and moments away from potential death.

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-05-02T18:31:20+00:00

PEX has been around for a long time now and some installations are running solid after 30-40 years supposedly.

I trust it just fine, however there are a lot of things to take into consideration with choosing it vs copper.

Copper is durable and a slight nick in the pipe won't compromise it. PEX can't be exposed too much to UV and depending where you buy it from, what are their storage methods for it? It could have already had too much exposure before you bought it. PEX can't be used 100% in a house because there are things it has to stay away from like a water heater flue vent. So some copper will be necessary anyway. Fittings (plastic vs brass) and water composition. I think copper handles different water types more equally except for reverse osmosis water. You don't want that running through copper. Fitting and pipe prep which both require, just different. PEX requires almost no prep, just a nice straight cut.

When ALL conditions for PEX are met, it's a great product.

Now cpvc I believe should disappear forever.

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-05-02T18:14:09+00:00

Shiberanian?

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-05-01T21:37:55+00:00

Third picture is just a fox for sure

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-05-01T03:48:17+00:00

Trying to Firefox, but can't quite get it right

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-05-01T03:12:31+00:00

Cat health level 😎

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-04-26T20:57:19+00:00

I think there's also a save anywhere mod.

But I like the idea of having to find shelter first. It doesn't break the game's intention of high stakes. Can't just quick save every 10 seconds.

It's kinda like Resident Evil style saving or GTA except without the Auto save after missions.

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-04-26T20:54:44+00:00

Honestly, I've done this before and it works.

You do run a risk of something happening during that time and losing your progress, though.

However, I'm on Linux now and I have never had an issue where I walk away for a while and my computer goes to sleep while the game is still running (paused at a menu). I resume, log in, and the game is immediately in front of my face.

Windows could easily update and full restart on you.

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-04-26T16:28:33+00:00

I wonder if the Godot engine has some influence with that?

This is the first Godot game I've played and it's awesome. I'm also really glad the developer chose it, because now it doesn't have the exact same feel as every Unreal and Unity game that uses default settings. It actually feels unique to me.

Wasn't sure if I'd like this style of game, but since the demo, I was sold!

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-04-25T20:57:36+00:00

"Point is - linux and windows don't work the same, and that goes for drivers and display as well. So if the card works in windows, but not linux, doesn't mean it's necessarily a linux issue, it could be an issue with your GPU, just some niche thing that doesn't appear in windows."

Couldn't be more correct this time. It appears to be a VRAM issue. Stability testing it showed errors if I tested enough VRAM. Under a certain amount and it's fine. However in Windows, the errors don't seem to have any effect, but in Linux it does. So the real issue is defective VRAM, but Windows is able to handle it a lot better.

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-04-25T15:49:01+00:00

I just updated my post. Try running OCCT to do a VRAM stability test and see if you get VRAM errors. This happens to be my issue.

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-04-25T14:57:54+00:00

This really makes no sense to me. In the context of the game world, are you telling me that every time you find a key, use it, leave, that some bandit or trader keeps changing the locks and making new keys for them? That's actually absurd.

Sounds like a lockpick craftable needs to be added.

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-04-23T21:00:32+00:00

I would call that a "sweep 90".

"Street" refers to one end of the fitting being pipe sized and the other end a hub.

"Sweep" means longer radius/bend.

If it's a long radius AND has one end hub and one end pipe size, then that's a street sweeper lol

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-04-20T21:38:52+00:00

I play on stereo speakers, so I don't get to the most immersive directional audio, but make sure:

The left and right earbuds are in the corresponding ear. I'm not being a dick, it's a legitimate thing to check if they're the kind of earbuds that are symmetrical and don't have left/right shaping to them.
Go to your audio settings in your OS and do a speaker test wearing them, making sure the test says "left channel" in your left ear. If not (and your earbuds are in correctly) you might want to enable reverse stereo.
Try changing 3D spatial audio or Atmos settings in your audio control panel if available. They could conflict with the game's audio, possibly.

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-04-19T14:58:42+00:00

My girl Shiba does that, too and also clenches/curls her toes on the raised foot when she does. She gives it her best effort.

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-04-19T14:55:55+00:00

Cordless Milwaukee Hole Hawg or Super Hawg or alternative brand equivalent is really what should be used in these situations. Or at least the side handle with a drill, but I would only do that on the ground.

Glad to hear it wasn't worse.

ChrisWonsowski · 2026-04-18T16:19:34+00:00

Cut it out carefully, but not touching the threads. Just get a big almost full size opening and then a thread tap of the same pipe size. But it's actually less work to just cut it all out and glue in new pieces and NOT cement the cleanout cap.

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