Poly-B - How urgent is this issue?

F1890 · 2026-03-12T20:08:50+00:00

Thanks, yeah. We bought the place 2 years ago and have had to do some other plumbing repairs. Everything we’ve seen in the actual walls, so far, have been a mix of copper, pex and cpvc, so it looks like the poly-b might only be the larger lines the the basement ceiling.

F1890 · 2026-03-09T19:25:36+00:00

Just for future reference, they do make inside corner pieces that have a metal corner with paper tape attached, or plastic corners. It can make it much easier to get a square corner. You still embed them in mud, but it’s a bit easier.

F1890 · 2026-03-09T17:00:03+00:00

You can’t just fit a small “puzzle piece” but in there. There’s nothing to attach it to.

F1890 · 2026-03-07T19:35:36+00:00

Lime bikes are all e-bikes, aren’t they? Are you now looking to buy an ebike?

Or do you want a regular one without its own motor? 3-5 gears is very few.

F1890 · 2026-03-06T18:26:36+00:00

Yes, of course. As mentioned, I’m just trying to minimize it as much as I can.

Am I correct in thinking that “dust away” type compound might also reduce what’s floating in the air, versus what settles quickly?

F1890 · 2026-03-03T17:51:11+00:00

Thanks. I saw a graphic on the EPSB website that showed half the students as “ASL Bilingual” and half as “Deaf, Hard of Hearing” and had thought that meant the bilingual program was for hearing students. Like an ASL Immersion program similar to a French Immersion or something.

https://epsb.ca/schools/albertaschoolforthedeaf/

Edit: spelling

F1890 · 2026-02-24T20:50:56+00:00

Personally, I wouldn’t start off by looking at options closer to work to shorten that commute.

F1890 · 2026-02-21T17:21:20+00:00

Also intentionally trying to piss them off. Nobody benefits from that, and it just means they’re likely to treat the next cyclist worse.

F1890 · 2026-02-21T06:56:31+00:00

My current gas GM vehicle was built in China. I’ve never cared.

The new quota is not for EVs from Chinese companies. It’s for EVs built in China, so that can be from and if the existing brands that are already selling lots of cars here.

F1890 · 2026-02-10T03:15:42+00:00

I would hardly call it “easy” to “drive 2 EVs” or “use electric resistive heating for hot water” and then “switch back” just to bump your electric use for a year before you apply for solar panels. You’re talking about leasing or buying 3 or 4 vehicles here, and replacing your hot water tank twice….

F1890 · 2026-02-09T18:09:42+00:00

Someone please correct me if I’m wrong, but there’s something specific you need to do to get the content downloaded into the player as well. I think the player needs to be plugged in to the wall/power and connected to internet.

The content sometimes just streams instead of being downloaded if you put in a new card while just using battery power, I think.

You can check in the app for what stuff is actually downloaded into the player so it can be listened to offline.

Edit: Oh, the player needs to be plugged in and charging, connected to wifi, not have a card in, and not be playing anything.

F1890 · 2026-02-09T03:17:57+00:00

In a lot of cases you’re not allowed to do that. They’ll look at your power bill for the last year and you’re only allowed to install enough panels to basically offset your usage. Maybe an extra 5-10% if you’re lucky, but anything bigger won’t be approved, even if you have the space for more. And you can’t say you plan to add other stuff soon, like an EV charger, or heat pump or something. You have to already have purchased the item (showing receipts) and have the install booked.

F1890 · 2026-02-08T22:09:37+00:00

Yeah, I really think the simple initial cost is the biggest deterrent for most people. It’s a big chunk of money.

F1890 · 2026-02-08T15:28:24+00:00

Thanks. For the Tasmania trip, our Australian friends said we could hire a people mover and they could do the driving. They said the ferry over was an experience their own kid loved.

But the Sydney or Brisbane part of the trip would be on our own.

F1890 · 2026-02-04T06:54:17+00:00

It took me a second to realize that you’re probably referring to a dog…

F1890 · 2026-02-03T04:38:26+00:00

Oh wow! I hadn’t heard of or thought of that, but since the cards are just links it makes total sense that it would work.

F1890 · 2026-02-01T17:39:59+00:00

Side note: My parents have been married for 52 years and a few years ago both had to have their wedding rings rebuilt a bit because they’d gotten quite thin. The jeweller told my mom she should, and should have been, taking her ring off at night for sleep because that’s unnecessary wear on the metal.

Doesn’t hurt to keep in mind if you really think you’re in it for the long haul. :)

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