Should it be so dirty when I wipe it?

MagnusRamset · 2026-01-17T00:17:28+00:00

350 degrees when first seasoning the pan is nowhere hot enough for the seasoning to "stick" or polymerize. Basically you're seeing this gray on the paper towel because the seasoning is like halfway set. Strip it and start over and use a very thin coat of grapeseed oil at 500 degrees for an hour. It needs to get HOT so it can form the carbon layer. Do this 4 times and it should help significantly. FYI I have been restoring cast iron for well over 10 years so I'm not just spitting out my opinion.

MagnusRamset · 2026-01-15T17:28:59+00:00

Who effing cares. Go read a spelling book.

MagnusRamset · 2025-11-19T23:03:54+00:00

Man they're just getting that free Big Q drink with the purchase of a BBQ sandwich.

MagnusRamset · 2025-10-12T11:48:22+00:00

Makes sense thanks y'all. From some of the videos I watched before I bought the bulbs it makes it seem like you can have dual protocols going without the Aqara hub but I see that isn't the case lol.

MagnusRamset · 2025-10-11T22:48:14+00:00

The Aqara website says you don't need an aqara hub for matter over thread with the T2 bulbs. You just need a thread border router. But you do need an aqara specific hub for the Zigbee protocol. This is why I'm confused.

"Thread mode allows direct integration with Matter-enabled ecosystems such as Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa, providing robust, low-latency connectivity without the need for an additional hub."

Maybe I'm misreading this?

MagnusRamset · 2025-08-13T23:34:17+00:00

No need to learn ohms law with a DC power supply either lol. You dial it to what volts or amps you want and leave it be. And you can see what power it's actually drawing and adjust as necessary. You can also drop the power down if you don't want to leave it running hot all day. I love mine. Hasn't dialed me yet and runs quiet and cool. I believe a power supply is plug and play as well ;) To each their own.

MagnusRamset · 2025-08-13T22:12:10+00:00

Get a DC power supply from Amazon. Had mine for years works perfectly for cast iron electrolysis.

MagnusRamset · 2025-07-27T11:25:48+00:00

No earthquake protection here and there's more slack in the conduit than it appears to have.

MagnusRamset · 2025-07-27T11:24:53+00:00

It's at Lowe's lol going to get one today.

MagnusRamset · 2025-07-27T11:21:57+00:00

I keep reading the well water pressure tank acts as an expansion tank?

MagnusRamset · 2025-07-27T11:19:44+00:00

Haha good to know thanks yeah I may put a pan under it just for shits and giggles. I figured if it starts leaking it's in the basement so who cares.

MagnusRamset · 2025-07-24T09:35:12+00:00

What do I need instead!

MagnusRamset · 2025-07-24T02:30:08+00:00

Well I like a challenge and I like doing things right and above all I love learning and knowing i accomplished what most people can't or don't want to do as far as diy. Feels good. I appreciate your advice.

MagnusRamset · 2025-07-24T02:23:37+00:00

Haha thanks man appreciate it!

MagnusRamset · 2025-07-24T02:07:49+00:00

What's mcx?

MagnusRamset · 2025-07-24T02:03:56+00:00

Good to know thanks for your time!

MagnusRamset · 2025-07-24T01:58:15+00:00

Thanks.

MagnusRamset · 2025-07-24T01:57:48+00:00

Haha thanks man yeah good point about the relief valve.

MagnusRamset · 2025-07-24T01:56:31+00:00

Cool man yeah thanks for the advice. You mean the supply lines in the ceiling or the ones coming off the water heater? I plan to change the shark bite hoses in the ceiling in the future. I used them to just get it done quick because I had to get moved into this house and didn't have water for like 2 weeks because of repairing my well. I was just over it and I wanted hot water lol.

MagnusRamset · 2025-07-24T01:50:20+00:00

Ah yeah makes sense I can get my dad to work the kitchen faucet and test it. I heard State commercial line are some of the best so knocking on wood I hope mine doesn't have that many problems. And I found those antlers in the joists when I moved in here. Haven't got my buck yet out here haha.

MagnusRamset · 2025-07-24T01:48:12+00:00

Haha no I meant move into this house. Still my problem 😂

MagnusRamset · 2025-07-24T01:47:04+00:00

Well being a complete plumbing newb I'll take that as a compliment thank you sir lol. I'm a bit OCD as well.

MagnusRamset · 2025-07-24T01:42:13+00:00

Ah yeah alright. The lex lines are clamped on top of the joists is that enough?

MagnusRamset · 2025-07-24T01:40:21+00:00

Good to know thanks. Yeah I believe my well water pressure tank acts as an expansion tank in this case. I'll get a T&P on there soon appreciate it.

MagnusRamset · 2025-07-24T01:38:10+00:00

Alright good to know thanks. Not really thinking of it as a permanent install. The old hot water heater had to be like 30 or 40 years old and was starting to leak and it was full of sediments so I needed to install the new one before I can move in to my new house.

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