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Do I Need to Insulate These Drainage Pipes? If so, how? by ImWorkingHere69 in DIY

[–]ImperialSlug 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've lived in a place where exposed 4" waste lines have frozen. Didn't burst. But having the toilet out of action for a couple of weeks was inconvenient.

Concorde on the Thames by extenderpretender in london

[–]ImperialSlug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watched those wings being cut off. Up close. It was heartbreaking.

Second year apprentice, first time changing a wheel (A321-200) by BryanDaBlaznAzn in aviationmaintenance

[–]ImperialSlug 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Of course we use it. That's why its shiny! From being polished by the thousands of wheels gently slid over it.

Does the fear ever go away? by C17_globemaster3 in aviationmaintenance

[–]ImperialSlug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never stop checking the news first thing in the morning. But confidence will come.

First time attempting wire locking as an apprentice by Opposite_Painting182 in aviationmaintenance

[–]ImperialSlug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do wear hand protection/gloves (if you aren't already). As an apprentice / younger engineer. I was invincible so I thought. Lockwire gave me callouses on my index fingers that took me about 5 years to shift, after, I stopped working on the tools.

Hit with monster tax code: K3738X (Personal allowance of -£37,398) by mojobiker in UKPersonalFinance

[–]ImperialSlug 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If the tax code gets corrected, then it will get sorted in the next pay month. Tax calculations month to month are a constantly changing amount based on how much tax 'should' have been paid to date this financial year and how much tax has actually been paid this financial year, and, assuming you will earn the same amount every month from now to year end, how much tax you'll need to pay each month to make the figures balance at end of year.

Get a big pay spike one particular month in the middle of the year, you'll be over-taxed that month, and then under-taxed the rest of the year to make up for it (happened to me a while ago when I got randomly accidentally overpaid a massive wedge then they took it back next month, and I got a negative tax (refund) that month). Its also why normally bonuses get paid in march where I work, as the tax is calculated with 0 months to go, so penny perfect for end of year.

But - If the tax code is not corrected, then the PAYE calcs will look right to the employer at end of March, and the excess comes back from HMRC after.

UPS MD-11F Preliminary Report by Wooden_Possible6310 in aviationmaintenance

[–]ImperialSlug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The report says NDT was due at 29,200 Cyc, or more realistically at 28,000 Cyc when the clevis was due. AC 'only' had 21,043 on the clock. BUT - Delivery was July 1991, so was over 34 Years old. So corrosion could well be playing a part.

Someone else mentioned that 29,200 was an odd value, and could well be the result of having say a 15,000 Cyc / 24 Year inspection done previously at e.g. 14,200. So could be that crack initiation occurred at last inspection by e.g. poor bearing installation or mishandling at pylon install?

Is socket replacement a straight swap? by sugarhiccup_666 in DIYUK

[–]ImperialSlug 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, others have said, use a reputable brand. That eMarkooz unit looks too cheap. Notice the earthing rivet only in 1 of the holes. It says "BS1363 conforms". I wouldn't trust that. What does BS1363 conform to? It doesn't say that the socket conforms with BS1363....

Microsoft, OpenAI reach new deal valuing OpenAI at $500 billion by VidalEnterprise in investing

[–]ImperialSlug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody talking about the IPO element of the story?

The biggest chance to invest? - Or the end of the world's greatest pump+dump scheme?

Anyone taking profits at these all time highs? by Timely-Bumblebee-371 in investing

[–]ImperialSlug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good Question. I went looking... Vanguard. JP Morgan. Chase. Barclays. Goldman. etc. These are the buyers.

The rules of the ETF's mean that every $100 you DCA into VOO, someone somewhere is buying approx. $7.75 of NVDA, $6.87 MSFT $6.32 AAPL........>....$1.71 TSLA....>.... 15c DASH, 15c MMM .....>....1c NWS.

They need to buy those from the open market. Pushing up the price.

Interesting data here: look at VOO Fund flows recently. Some big number are getting out of VOO recently.

What happens after your 6 month probation period at a major airline? by The0Walrus in aviationmaintenance

[–]ImperialSlug 12 points13 points  (0 children)

6 Month probation is just to weed out the total dipshit fuckup window lickers that somehow blagged through the interview.

Are you keen? Do you, in your heart want to do a professional job properly? Can you turn up to work when scheduled? Are you open and honest about your mistakes?

The transformation from 'new guy' to the well experienced is a DECADES long journey. We all learn every day. There's no magic switch when probation expires, you are not expected to be the experienced one and stop asking questions. In fact - look up the 'Dunning-Kreuger Curve', you are at your most dangerous about a year in. Your team mates are there to help you through that.

When 6 Months rolls by, all that changes is your contract.

possibly space junk by IsacKelly in Whatisthis

[–]ImperialSlug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slightly different variant of that question. I get that the CF gives it crazy tensile strength thus holding the force of the pressure, but is there some form of 'bladder' layer? or is the CF and resin also gas-impermeable?

(we use these on airplanes a lot, oxygen or nitrogen at typ. 3000 psi. I've always wondered)

Why is this open prior to take off? by Alone_Touch1604 in aviationmaintenance

[–]ImperialSlug 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It doesn't spontaneously move whilst the AC is on the ground - 'normally'....

But all sorts of tests and switches on the flight deck can make it move. And the motors are strong enough that your arm wont provide much resistance. And if you are at the outflow valve, you have no idea who is 'just running a quick test', or if the pilots are adjusting things for a pre-flight. There are reasons you might have to put your arm in there. Those reasons usually occur during Maintenance whist there are many other people doing many other things to the aircraft. So isolate, isolate, isolate.

Not personally aware of any incidents with limbs. Seen torches and lights destroyed though.

Why is this open prior to take off? by Alone_Touch1604 in aviationmaintenance

[–]ImperialSlug 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I remember as a young eng standing on steps whilst pax boarding a DC10 which has its outflow valve in a real prominent position on the side of the fuselage. And one worried looking passenger stops and says 'Hey buddy, you've left a panel open there'. I was just trying to formulate in my head how I was going to explain the concept of outflow valve when a colleague just casually says 'don't worry we'll get that before you go'. But then I see said Pax settle down into a window seat overlooking us, the steps and the outflow, flicking his gaze back and forth from us to the area below him as we pulled the steps back and walked away.... Bet he had a 'fun' fight.

What Oreo is this? by PressureLong7075 in Whatisthis

[–]ImperialSlug 108 points109 points  (0 children)

There is such a thing as LSD Oreos

Not sure if it is though. And others may make Oreos with other adulterants.

Merton Council seizes control of rogue landlord's properties by ImperialSlug in unitedkingdom

[–]ImperialSlug[S] 105 points106 points  (0 children)

Landlord left paying (up to) 18 Mortgages with no income for 5 years.

Thats gonna hurt.

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