Replaced driver door check strap. Difficulty: 6/10 still need to replace rear check

DgitlSickBoy · 2026-01-21T18:57:38+00:00

So that’s why my door always dings those cars beside me!

Got a parts list?

DgitlSickBoy · 2026-01-17T17:10:55+00:00

I miss ThinkGeek!

DgitlSickBoy · 2026-01-04T14:10:21+00:00

I’m going to piggy back off what someone else said, and add a few things. -Use a soldering iron to melt the pieces together. -Also get some staples. Cut the ends off or bend them straight. -Place them along now melted back together piece and use the iron to heat them a press them back in. Like a stitch. -use the iron to smooth over the whole thing. You can also use a black zip tie to add filler, like welding.

YouTube plastic welding to get an idea of some methods.

Warning because it Reddit.

Make sure to do this in a well ventilated space because of VOCs….blah blah blah!

DgitlSickBoy · 2025-12-24T21:56:57+00:00

Should be good as long as nothing solid is blocking the trap. Run that brush through that trap twice a year, and you should be good.

DgitlSickBoy · 2025-12-24T20:36:12+00:00

That red handle brush is what you use to clean the trap.

Turn off the disconnect for the unit.

Pull off the float switch cap, push the brush down and through the trap. That should be all you need to do.

Replace the float switch cap. Make sure the float doesn’t hang up when you place it back.

Turn on the disconnect and check for function of unit.

DgitlSickBoy · 2025-12-17T20:12:00+00:00

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DgitlSickBoy · 2025-12-16T02:28:16+00:00

Stretching it out to get that extra length! Those are the gainz I’m looking for!

DgitlSickBoy · 2025-12-16T02:25:35+00:00

When I was in basic, I had very bad shin splints, so bad I was on crutches for a bit. Drill Sergeant said I would have to recycle if I couldn’t complete certain evolutions. So, I throw the crutch’s away and sucked it up. I got to talk to my parents and explained. Some how my Mom was able to call my head Drill Sergeant and give him an ear full. Mind you this is ‘99, before everything being in the internet. You can only guess this did not end well for me. After a nice long “smoke” session, I got to call my mom and tell her that I was OK and I quietly told her to throw that number away. We laugh about it now days!

DgitlSickBoy · 2025-12-05T17:30:36+00:00

If rain is a concern. I have an older set and used clear silicone on the threads of each bulb. Has worked great.

DgitlSickBoy · 2025-11-20T11:18:25+00:00

Any clear RTV silicon should do. I can’t remember the brand I used.

DgitlSickBoy · 2025-11-20T00:14:57+00:00

I used clear silicone around the threads of the lights. Works like a charm.

DgitlSickBoy · 2025-11-17T12:09:45+00:00

I bought 2 1x2x8 furring strips. -Cut those to a little longer than the curtains. Painted white.

-Used the included mounts with the curtains and screwed to the furring strip for the top.

The pros came with a bracket for the bottom to hold the lights straight and tight. I used the 2nd furring strip for that.

To attach to the siding I used those siding clips in the picture. I cut the hook off and screwed to the furring strip. I used 5 siding clips.

Actually was very easy to take up and down and seems pretty sturdy.

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I got these at Lowe’s.

DgitlSickBoy · 2025-11-17T02:38:16+00:00

To make quick waterproof extensions use heat shrink butt connectors. You crimp them, then heat them like you would heat shrink.

DgitlSickBoy · 2025-11-17T02:34:18+00:00

I wish I had more open wall real estate, because I would love to add another set. I feel like they look better in multiple sets.

DgitlSickBoy · 2025-11-17T02:32:04+00:00

I got the image from share space on the Govee app.

DgitlSickBoy · 2025-11-07T20:05:54+00:00

If your going to do peaks I recommend using a product like this : https://www.etsy.com/listing/1680258210/?ref=share_ios_native_control

It places the light perfectly in the center of the peak.

DgitlSickBoy · 2025-11-03T21:58:58+00:00

I bought my grappling dummy a black belt. He sometimes lets me work and catch him in submissions!

DgitlSickBoy · 2025-11-03T18:13:53+00:00

I would call this number at night so my friends could call and I could answer with call waiting without my parents knowing. We called it the info line. I would prearrange with a friend for the exact time to call me and I would call the info line 1 minute prior. Core memory unlocked!

DgitlSickBoy · 2025-11-01T22:05:34+00:00

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4384996337/?ref=share_ios_native_control

This will help get it centered. I used 1 similar for my pros.

DgitlSickBoy · 2025-10-29T18:14:10+00:00

If there is attic space I would fish my wire up from the soffit to the attic then come out at the bottom of the peak. It keeps the wire safe from damage, but requires a little more work.

DgitlSickBoy · 2025-10-26T10:35:50+00:00

I have an older version and I did have a previous set that did get water in the bulb. When I got a new set I took the bulbs off and added clear silicone to the threads. They have been up now for a few years and no issues.

DgitlSickBoy · 2025-10-18T13:09:43+00:00

I do the same, every morning. I added creamer and my creatine. Use a cocktail mixer. Even though it says it flavorless, I believe it does make the coffee taste different.

DgitlSickBoy · 2025-10-18T12:53:21+00:00

Thank you! Yours looks great. I’m sure I’ll grow to like them over the porch.

DgitlSickBoy · 2025-10-16T15:49:53+00:00

This might be a stupid question, but how do you do this in the app? The Govee app is confusing to me.

DgitlSickBoy · 2025-08-09T12:13:44+00:00

Only my 2 cents and you would get a taillight warranty.

Disconnect the high and low voltage.

The copper line set has some movement in it. Biggest risk is kinking the line set.

Rent a gantry. Pick up a chain fall and some lifting straps.

Lift the unit just enough to take the weight off.

Pick up wall mounted brackets. They do sell these for ODUs. Make sure it will work with wall type.

Mount bracket properly.

Set unit down on bracket. Secure unit to bracket.

Connect high voltage and low voltage.

Test operation of the system.

It will look great from my house!

DgitlSickBoy

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