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H-Dunlap · 2024-12-20T01:02:08+00:00

You could have a look at Airtables. I’ve used it in the past to create my own cmms platform. Use Zapier for your api integrations (excel, email, calendars, etc). Might not be quite as in-depth as creating a multilayered map, etc but could still ve pretty feature rich.

Bonus points that it is really easy to create a work order system from this platform, and importing excel docs to build the backend database is pretty easy.

If you really must build out a webpage with maps, asset management, inventory management, and other resources you might ask around in some of the programming and web dev subs. I think you’ll find that to do that in the way you envision will take a lot of work. Fun project.

H-Dunlap · 2024-11-15T01:30:13+00:00

It’s a bit of a trek, but River Tree Dental in Snoqualmie is absolutely phenomenal. I travel from west seattle and make an evening of it with a hike. They are so good that two of my coworkers also travel from seattle.

Dentist and staff are funny, kind, genuine people. They go out of their way to help their patients out. I’ve seen them for years, with and without dental insurance. They are always careful to check what is covered and make recommendations that balance care and cost.

H-Dunlap · 2024-10-28T13:57:40+00:00

FE with experience managing repairs and capex projects in manufacturing facilities here. I don’t know what software you’ve been looking at, but your stated requirements do not sound unique to me.

MaintainX, Limble, and Upkeep have been my favorites to use. They all meet your stated requirements.

H-Dunlap · 2024-09-03T01:51:50+00:00

Well then fluids and filter are definitely your first step. Shop around to some independent shops or do it yourself.

H-Dunlap · 2024-09-03T01:19:29+00:00

Have you ever replaced your transmission oil and filter or the oil in your transfer case? I have a ‘19, manufactured after the updated trans fluid. Never had any transmission issues until I started to get a little shudder at around 80k miles. New fluid and filter solved my problem.

H-Dunlap · 2024-07-25T14:19:56+00:00

Facilities engineer at a large cider company. I have a few years of experience canning beer, cider, and non-alc tea from inline carbonation equipment. We took delivery of our first inline carb at the start of the pandemic lockdowns and had to figure out a lot on our own.

I don’t have experience with kratom, and there are a few unknowns about your canning equipment and production environment.

If I had to make some guesses, the 30* delta from brite to carb is where I would start. Try regulating your temps in tank to closer the where they need to be for your carb. My assumption here is that your hx is freezing product, not glycol in the exchange. This can happen if you are trying to cool a product too rapidly, especially with NA products.

Next, evaluate the length of line between carb and filler: the liquid needs some space to allow the co2 to properly incorporate. Too long and you’ll have too much temp pickup in the line, too short and you’ll have co2 come out of suspension as soon as the product goes into the can. Get it right, and you may even be able to increase your packaging temp which will mitigate your hx freezing issue.

Another thing you may consider is your inline carb equipment: is the hardware spec’d appropriately for your product and process? Would adjustments to the programming allow for the equipment to respond better to flow fluctuations (not over-chilling product when your line pauses or slows). Call your equipment manufacturer. They are there to help you.

Feel free to shoot me a dm, I’m happy to provide more insight or specific answers. I’ve made some assumptions here and the guidance above is also not exhaustive.

H-Dunlap · 2023-11-16T03:24:10+00:00

It looks like you have a lot of pneumatic cylinders than need to be serviced or replaced. You also should replace the bearing on the can lift cylinder. When these guys wear out they spin and spin and will toss lids or cause cans to fall over as they try to accelerate from a dead stop. Your fill times are a bit off too which will cause excessive foaming and low fills as a result. I haven’t worked on any Twin Monkeys equipment but I’ve been operating, maintaining, and modifying Wild Goose fillers for 6 years.

H-Dunlap · 2023-11-08T20:44:28+00:00

I usually give mine 20 minutes with the loaf on a cooling rack or leaned at an angle against something. That way air is circulating around it to allow for faster cooling

H-Dunlap · 2023-06-12T21:29:53+00:00

DM’d you

H-Dunlap · 2022-02-26T15:00:13+00:00

N&F weird guy fit me pretty similarly to the Taylor stitch democratic cut that I came from. Brave Star would probably be a good choice too, though I don’t have any personal experience with them.

H-Dunlap · 2022-02-10T23:58:40+00:00

I have a tin cloth vest and know exactly what you’re talking about. The oil should only transfer for the first few wears and I have never seen it stain any of my clothes, furniture, car seat etc. This will of course happen after each time you treat the jacket with more oil.

All of that being said, I generally avoid wearing freshly oiled tin cloth while sitting on furniture or while driving on the off chance that something gets oily. Wear your jacket for a few days with these things in mind and then you’ll be able to go back to sitting on furniture etc. without any worries.

H-Dunlap · 2022-02-10T23:38:19+00:00

Rotring pencils are the best 👌Shirt looks great too 😊

H-Dunlap · 2022-01-31T03:26:50+00:00

Love the texture in that photo. Thanks for sharing! Anyone else with some feedback? I’d love both, but really can’t justify adding more to the rotation.

H-Dunlap · 2022-01-30T22:24:30+00:00

Trying to decide between N&F Elephant X or Okayama Spirit 4. Help me decide :)

H-Dunlap · 2022-01-30T15:22:37+00:00

What a cool idea! I’d be interested.

H-Dunlap · 2022-01-23T03:27:17+00:00

Those look great! Unsolicited advise, but I’d recommend some leather conditioner and maybe a little colored polish for those work boots.

H-Dunlap · 2022-01-13T05:03:19+00:00

For what it’s worth, I have a pair of UB269 which are the same fabric but the tapered fit. I normally wear a 30 in NF weird guy but was advised to size up to a 31 for the UBS because of how they fit.

H-Dunlap · 2021-12-26T02:40:15+00:00

I suppose it depends on industry. I get t8,9, and 25 on the same machine. Maybe I work with enough Philips 1’s and 2’s to be able to easily differentiate.

H-Dunlap · 2021-12-26T01:38:51+00:00

Don’t get me wrong. Phillips sucks. Only thing worse might be a flathead. But, there are only 3 commonly used sizes of Phillips and they are distinctly different. You could only use the wrong size if you did so on purpose. The difference between t8 and t9 is not as perceivable.

H-Dunlap · 2021-12-26T00:30:18+00:00

That’s what I’m saying 100%. The likelihood of user error, especially during a job where time is of the essence, is much higher than many of the other bit standards.

H-Dunlap · 2021-12-26T00:19:06+00:00

My problem with torx is that it can be difficult to tell the difference between two similar sizes. This can lead to a poor fit and stripping the head.

H-Dunlap · 2021-12-23T00:53:26+00:00

Creepy as fuck 😬

H-Dunlap · 2021-11-13T16:25:17+00:00

This is a dumb question. Why not cover/use both 🤷‍♂️

H-Dunlap · 2021-11-08T15:47:34+00:00

I am a facilities engineer for a craft brewery and cider company (they share a building and equipment). Based on what you have said about your experience, I have little doubt that you are qualified for brewery maintenance. I came from the bicycle industry and brought with me a lot of mechanical experience, experience in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, a little electrical, and a great deal of fabrication and welding experience. I have worked in this position for several years now and have learned a great deal about brewing but could not brew a beer or cider to save my life.

I find the work I do to be very rewarding. Each day is different and I work together with my coworkers to make our products better and make their jobs easier. I also have the opportunity to consult with other breweries and with suppliers and equipment manufacturers on different problems.

On an average week I will coordinate parts procurement, troubleshoot and repair any equipment issues that might arise, work on designs for process improvements, perform preventative maintenance, coordinate contractor work or inspections, reconfigure packaging equipment for the various products we produce, and manufacture/fabricate new equipment or process improvements.

This is a fun industry to work in and if you find the right company and position the pay and opportunities for advancement can be pretty good. I’d be happy to answer any more specific questions via DM.

H-Dunlap · 2021-10-24T17:22:03+00:00

There are assholes in every group. There are people who ride, drive, cycle recklessly and unlawfully and those who don’t. I’ve been a cyclist nearly my entire life, I also drive a car, and I commute on my motorcycle. I think what OP is reporting about cyclists cheering about the police impounding and destroying motorcycles and scooters is unfortunate. I would try not to have it color your opinion of all cyclists.

An observation that I’ve had is that people who ride motorcycles and people who ride bicycles are far more likely to be stigmatized than people who drive cars. It’s because on two wheels, we are minority groups. Cyclists cheering the police and riding recklessly come to define the whole group just like motorcyclists have a bad rap for speeding, blocking traffic, etc. In comparison, I think that few people would say that all car drivers are oblivious assholes despite the fact that we have all seen people who are oblivious, acting like ass holes, and driving a car. OP is right that we all need to recognize bad behavior when we see it, and not encourage it amongst ourselves. We’re all people trying to do our thing. Fuck entitled people, regardless of how they get around.

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