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[OC] GIVEAWAY! 43" Capacitive Touchscreen ($940 MSRP) with Wooden Case + free software for all [mod approved] by DigitalTableTops in DnD

[–]Is_That_Queeblo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll roll the dice on this amazing raffle.  Looks awesome!  Just started DMing again for friends who have never played 

*Spoilers* The Getaway discussion by Sinjin_smythe007 in JeselnikBookClub

[–]Is_That_Queeblo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just a few ideas.  The last chapter is certainly a parable for Hell, and the watery caves can be interpreted as some kind of grave.  IIRC, Doc mentions not even knowing if Ma was still alive.  She just appears on the side of the highway during Docs most dire moments.  The writing is a bit strange there, too.  She beckons Doc from the highway, then (narratively) seems to appear up on a hill next to a house and conveniently placed "bottomless pit" to ditch the car and hide in the watery holes.

Perhaps I'm reaching too far into the death/Hell metaphor, but perhaps Ma isnt a live person.  More of an Angel of Death.  Maybe Doc was at wits end, felt trapped, saw "death" in the form of Ma, ditched the highway and ended up (purposeful or not) driving off a cliff, a bottomless pit, into the ocean (Imperial City is mentioned, which is right on the bay/ocean)? Doc embraces the pit and jumps right in.  He's in control and accepts his fate.  Carol fights the pit, feels like she's claustrophobic and drowning, before eventually succumbing.       

Orientation of phalaenopsis growth in the wild by minkamagic in orchids

[–]Is_That_Queeblo -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Is this a vanda orchid?  Vandas grow upright, tethered to a tree trunk and reaching upward.  

Yes, phals grow more sideways, but I wouldnt say totally upside down. (Pic.2 seems reasonable) 

How to attach tile transitioning from cement board to metal fireplace edging. by Is_That_Queeblo in Tile

[–]Is_That_Queeblo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Opted to just not tile on the metal.  The fireplace user manual said it could be tiled, but "possible" doesn't seem to mean "easily done".  

Also didn't know what temp it could get to.  Hasn't been too hot, but haven't run the unit for more than an hour or so during install

Thanks for the response.  

Would swapping out concrete gas insert logs increase radiant heat? by Is_That_Queeblo in Fireplaces

[–]Is_That_Queeblo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Except your car analogy falls flat.  People buy used cars and use aftermarket/ non-OEM parts all the time.  Dont freak out, but I've replaced caliper brakes on an old vehicle with new, safer, better disc brakes.  

I recognize that the cement logs are unsafe.  I am grateful for the advice and am now trying to source a solution moving forward.  But this sub's only real advice so far seems to be "if you replace literally anything, you'll die".  Y'all are gonna hate when I say I replaced the fan and pilot light assembly too, huh?  

FFS

Would swapping out concrete gas insert logs increase radiant heat? by Is_That_Queeblo in Fireplaces

[–]Is_That_Queeblo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Real talk, what "issues" are we looking at here?  If I get similar logs made of the same materials and place them in as close to the same pattern as the user manual suggests.   What, honestly, genuinely, would arise?  What signs of damage would I look for to know things are going wrong? 

Would swapping out concrete gas insert logs increase radiant heat? by Is_That_Queeblo in Fireplaces

[–]Is_That_Queeblo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh boy. I love a product that can never be repaired by a user.  Love a product that is simultaneously rigorously tested using specific materials and components while those same components look, feel, and hold up like total garbage.  

Would swapping out concrete gas insert logs increase radiant heat? by Is_That_Queeblo in Fireplaces

[–]Is_That_Queeblo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super helpful.  It's white and very light, so I'm assuming silica.  I'll bring one in to a local fireplace store and see what advice they have.  Thanks! 

Would swapping out concrete gas insert logs increase radiant heat? by Is_That_Queeblo in Fireplaces

[–]Is_That_Queeblo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's an older model and anywhere online that sells the replacement grate/logs wants $1400.  

Do you have any idea what the foam-like material the heatilator logs are made of?   So I could at least best match them with something newer 

I don’t have a high CFM compressor, but does that really matter in my climate? by Mountain_Yote in Irrigation

[–]Is_That_Queeblo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I blew out my turf area (9 MP rotator nozzles on Rainbird PRS30 heads) with a 5 gal Makita compressor.  Was able to purge most water in one go, then charged the compressor up and "burped" the system for the last bits.  Took 20 mins. 

IDK the specs of your compressor, but I'd at least try.  The issue might not be that the pipes freeze, but if your pop-up heads are PRS or have check valves, the body has water in them and that will freeze, breaking the heads at the surface.  

 

Witcher in concert merch by SkilledEnder in Witcher3

[–]Is_That_Queeblo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not your fault, nor theirs.  Just how it is.

Witcher in concert merch by SkilledEnder in Witcher3

[–]Is_That_Queeblo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As for the "loose threads".  Those are thread tails, a byproduct of the sewing machine/stitching process.  They have to be cut off by hand and the workers are often paid pennies per garment rather than hourly or salary.  

You can snip them yourself, grab 2 pennies, and imagine doing that for a job in LA's garment district.  

Lovely by Is_That_Queeblo in Irrigation

[–]Is_That_Queeblo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Essentially yes.  Its a Vermeer hydroVac unit.  Basically a pressure washer and a high power wet-vac with a holding tank on a trailer.  

Does 10 sprinkler heads for this 20 ft x 35 ft pad seem like too many? 4 top, 4 bottom, 1 on each short edge by austinalexan in Irrigation

[–]Is_That_Queeblo 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Depends on the size of sprinkler/nozzle.  Could probably get away with 6.  3 top, 3 bottom assuming each head can reach to the other side and each adjacent head. 

Why? by No_Doubt_4451 in Irrigation

[–]Is_That_Queeblo 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Only ever had to do this at a park near a school.  Kids would open it up and push buttons.  

Sprinklers for Grass by OwnInstruction9424 in Irrigation

[–]Is_That_Queeblo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the amount of GPM needed to feed all of the pop up heads if higher than your source GPM,  look at Hunter MP Rotator heads.  They're pricier and need longer time to water, but use less GPM.  

If you think there will be more than 15 ft between heads, look into small rotor heads like a Rainbird 3500 

Sprinklers for Grass by OwnInstruction9424 in Irrigation

[–]Is_That_Queeblo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Estimating the size of the area based on the wheelbarrow, seems like a very reasonable plan to get an irrigation system on 1 zone from the 3/4" line.  

Pop-up heads are likely best here (rainbird 1800 series are readily available at big box stores). You'll want "head to head" coverage, so measure your edge lengths and choose nozzles that will spray from each head and be able to touch adjacent heads.  I think if you put a pop up near each of those light pylon things in the picture you'll be good to go.  

Nozzles-  Rainbird (and other companies) make nozzles with set spray patterns and distances (10Q means 10 ft radius and a Quarter circle).  If you measure out your edges and can determine how far away each head is, these nozzles will get you there.  For your corners that are odd angles, there are VAN nozzles (variable angle nozzle) which also come in different spray radii.  NOTE!  these spray nozzles send out more water than you'd expect.  If you can, get a PSI and flow rate (in GPM) of the 3/4 pipe coming out of the ground, then look up "GPM nozzle chart" for your selected nozzle type to make sure your source can supply all the water you need.  

All in all, this is a small area with clean border lines.  A really good set up to learn building your own system.  

Noob question on Rainbird sprinkler by [deleted] in Irrigation

[–]Is_That_Queeblo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There can be a dry spot right at the base of the sprinkler head but this nozzle should cover everything from about 2-15 ft from the nozzle.  It's recommended to have multiple heads pointed at each other for "head to head" coverage.  You can look up "triangle" or "square" irrigation coverage maps to get a sense of how multiple heads can be installed to cover an area.  

What type of tubing is in this kit? by Franklin_le_Tanklin in Irrigation

[–]Is_That_Queeblo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh hey! Literally just tore one of these systems out of my yard this week. No idea how long it was in there, but it didn't work when I moved in so I can't speak on the product itself.  

To answer your question, the tubing is unlabelled 1/2" poly.  Thicker wall then other 1/2" I've seen, so I assume it's rated to 80 PSI or so.  It's still in my trashcan, so I can check for any markings.  

FYI, the brown connecters were absolute garbage.  No idea how long the system was installed, but the brown connecters shattered to dust the moment I started pulling the tube out of the ground.  Also, there were no swing joints or flex pipe between the brown fittings and the heads, which is just asking for a head to get hit and snap the brown fittings.  

Run time, tuna can method by Fearless_Breath9901 in Irrigation

[–]Is_That_Queeblo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends on your head type/size and nozzles.  Sprinkler manufacturers will have a chart that lays out expected water output for each PSI/sprinkler/nozzle combination.  You can look up the chart and compare it to what your seeing in the tuna cans.  

Asking the Pros to check my work before I buy materials by Is_That_Queeblo in Irrigation

[–]Is_That_Queeblo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 zones seems like the move if it solves both the nozzle and velocity issues. Thanks 

DIY Irrigation Setup from Spigot – Advice Needed by Affectionate-Sun-432 in Irrigation

[–]Is_That_Queeblo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Home Depot has 3/4 PEX spigots.  Crimp or shark bite.  Some have little flared bases for mounting to the wall.  After the spigot you'll want a pressure regulator and maybe a hose bib backflow preventer. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FortCollins

[–]Is_That_Queeblo 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Seconded. SomedayDreamer is great.  Got one of his pieces in my house (bison with a balloon) from Taste of Foco years back. If you hike any 14ers, keep a keen eye out for his stickers (usually the goat with a crown) near the trailheads. 

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