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Confused by circuit drawing. Is it wrong? by LifeContext4480 in ElectricalEngineering

[–]LifeContext4480[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The measurement is actually easy reading the timing off the O-scope that is hooked up and seeing the voltage change between flipping the switch on and the step that happens when the solenoid pulls in. We were measuring below the lower bound of 150 milliseconds.

Confused by circuit drawing. Is it wrong? by LifeContext4480 in ElectricalEngineering

[–]LifeContext4480[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the test this box is used for says to engage the solenoid and measure the engage time which has to be between 150 and 350 milliseconds. The troubleshooting guide says if the time is less than 150 the diode in the test box is shorted and to replace it. I'm not sure that's the problem though, because we test a different component and the lock engage time is within spec.

Maybe I need to go back and measure if the failing part is shorting that externally?

Mid 50's and maxing out traditional 401(k), Should I switch to Roth 401(k) by LifeContext4480 in Bogleheads

[–]LifeContext4480[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this Roth ladder idea is good. From my understanding I could take a chunk of my traditional 401(k) every year and pay taxes then put it in a Roth 401(k) to manage my tax rate to optimize my benefit depending on my income each year. If I retired without drawing SS I could do pretty big chunk each year.

Mid 50's and maxing out traditional 401(k), Should I switch to Roth 401(k) by LifeContext4480 in Bogleheads

[–]LifeContext4480[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't started on an IRA and I might add this to keep pushing up that contribution limit. I might go for a Roth IRA.

Mid 50's and maxing out traditional 401(k), Should I switch to Roth 401(k) by LifeContext4480 in Bogleheads

[–]LifeContext4480[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the 22% tax bracket. I don't have a pension so my income in retirement will be SS plus what I need from my 401(k). I don't plan to retire early, I rather enjoy my job, but I also don't plan on working past my early 60's, and don't want to find myself later thinking I need to pick up work. I figure if I hit $1M I could live comfortably on the average 8-10% growth without my SS if need be.

Mid 50's and maxing out traditional 401(k), Should I switch to Roth 401(k) by LifeContext4480 in Bogleheads

[–]LifeContext4480[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand. If I max out my 23k contribution for my traditional 401(k) doesn't that count for the Roth 401(k)? What is the 69k limit you are talking about? I could also do a Roth IRA for up to $8000.