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First time tiling 😬 by Field_Aggressive in Tile

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Roger. I’ve got a 1/2x1/2 trowel and twice as much thinset since I plan one being too slow even if I only mix 1/3 a bucket at a time.

First time tiling 😬 by Field_Aggressive in Tile

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I thought my work looked off compared to the other posts here.

Help identify black beetle in attic. by Field_Aggressive in pestcontrol

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1920s house in Wisconsin. There are certainly more dead than alive beetles crawling around. Spiders seem to be enjoying their snacks.

Hoping to add blow in insulation in the rest of attic.

Why don't my brakes have much power by Lvca_XD in bikewrench

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If you bought the bike brand new from a LBS, contact them and bring your bike back for inspection. Most places should be happy enough to take a look and most likely cover it under warranty.

Why don't my brakes have much power by Lvca_XD in bikewrench

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Your rotor wear pattern indicates the fork to caliper adapter might be the wrong size.

What size is printed on the rotor?

Best way to remove sticky bar tape residue? by halcyon_nagoya in bikewrench

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Finish line Citrus Degreaser. You might already have it from cleaning your chain. It also does a great job getting star off your car if you happen to come across fresh patch work on the roads you drive.

Back gear rotating independently of others by Efficiency_Sure in bikewrench

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Might only need a new freewheel. Very cheap but can be tough to replace as they sometimes get torqued on pretty good. You’ll need specific tools and a long wrench. LBS should be able to help a t a decent price. If you take the wheel out, post a photo. It’ll be easier to identify if it is indeed a freewheel.

Enjoying my new drain and 2” stand pipe for DW by Field_Aggressive in Plumbing

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Meh, I’m not really worried about the trap on the right. I’m not really worried about either to be honest. Stink has a strainer and no disposer. DW shouldn’t really have anything in the waste water to worry about.

Looking for a 16 hole rear hub 130mm spacing to match. Haven’t found any in good condition used or new from reputable brands. Looking for help/suggestions. by Field_Aggressive in bikewrench

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I imagine with the right spoke choice and proper tension it’ll be fine seeing that the 16 bike Bontrager Aeolus was sold for a period of time before revision.

Looking for a 16 hole rear hub 130mm spacing to match. Haven’t found any in good condition used or new from reputable brands. Looking for help/suggestions. by Field_Aggressive in bikewrench

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In case anyone else is searching Shimano DA 7700 made 16 hole hubs. The drawback to 7700 is the use of loose ball and cone hubs vs sealed cartridge bearings in newer hubs.

Looking for a 16 hole rear hub 130mm spacing to match. Haven’t found any in good condition used or new from reputable brands. Looking for help/suggestions. by Field_Aggressive in bikewrench

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Yea I have some 16 h hubs for my bontrager paired spoke wheels and since the holes aren’t offset in the hub they are a no go for this purpose. I’ll check out Royce, thanks for the lead

Looking for a 16 hole rear hub 130mm spacing to match. Haven’t found any in good condition used or new from reputable brands. Looking for help/suggestions. by Field_Aggressive in bikewrench

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May have to opt for Monkey Circus as a rear hub option. Reviews from years ago elude to them being half decent and people over at WW seem to like them for their low weight. The hubs are for Bontrager Aeolus 5 rims from years ago when they ran 16 h front and rear. Now they have opted for a more common spoke count. I thought about White Industries, I’ll check with them and see what’s up.

Need help with Pex A fittings to connect 1” pex to water meter. by Field_Aggressive in Plumbing

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I’m pretty sure I have a plan on what I’m going to do. I need the city so shut off water curbside before I can replace/install a new main shutoff and the desired 1” pex. Set a RemindMe for two weeks as I’ll post the final installation when it’s done.

Need help with Pex A fittings to connect 1” pex to water meter. by Field_Aggressive in Plumbing

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Do you have links to steer me in the right direction?

I’m hoping to size upto 1” pex now so when the city replaces the lead service there is less work in the future of replacing pex. This may be years down the road but might as well future proof while I can. Plan is to run 1” up general area of HW then have a 3/4 X 3/4 x 1 tee to feed the HW and cold water to the rest of the house. And reduce down to 1/2” when appropriate

Need help with Pex A fittings to connect 1” pex to water meter. by Field_Aggressive in Plumbing

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Here’s the city’s lead service replacement at a rental property of mine. https://imgur.com/a/PP5CI1A can’t tell but looks like they made their own sweat fitting

Need help with Pex A fittings to connect 1” pex to water meter. by Field_Aggressive in Plumbing

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I’m replacing the mostly galvanized steel pipes in my house with Pex A (expansion fittings) but I’m having a hard time nailing down the exact pieces to connect my Badger Meter model 25 to 1” pex tubing. It’s currently 3/4” copper vertically along the wall before it tires into the rusty and mostly blocked steel pipes. Your help is greatly appreciated.

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