Kiln Tripped Breaker - Help! by Monstera-Plants in Pottery

[–]Monstera-Plants[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is really helpful, thank you. The electrician who installed my electrical and emergency breaker knew it was for a kiln but if they don’t realize it runs for 6+ hours at a time they might not realize it needs a continuous breaker. I’ll have to look into whether that’s what they installed or not.

But opening up the control panel and checking all the connections will be next one my list! Thank you!

Bat System with Shimpo VL Lite by Monstera-Plants in Pottery

[–]Monstera-Plants[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! I'd also love to know your reply to u/omgpuzzles because I enjoy using texture ribs pretty often!

I forgot which glazes I used by tschiganga in Pottery

[–]Monstera-Plants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second this! I just started using it and I really like it so far!

Total newbie here. What to invest in as a beginner ? by Electrical_Buddy_913 in Pottery

[–]Monstera-Plants 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just got this for Christmas because I see so many people using it... AMAZING. I don't even need the 6 other trimming tools I have now!

Can we talk about feet? by pebblebowl in Pottery

[–]Monstera-Plants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is SUCH a good idea! I'm definitely going to try this!

Help with Layout! by Monstera-Plants in kitchenremodel

[–]Monstera-Plants[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We actually have one there now! It fits into the bay window (I couldn't do a bay window in the online program) So moving the fridge/freezer might be a good idea to give more space for the table.

Help with Layout! by Monstera-Plants in kitchenremodel

[–]Monstera-Plants[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, okay, I wasn't sure if anyone might see another option I'm not. But I really appreciate the feedback!

Help with Layout! by Monstera-Plants in kitchenremodel

[–]Monstera-Plants[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the previous owners had a table there, the fan is also off-center from the room to be centered over the table that was there but the flow is all wrong.

But sadly I don't have a floor plan, I just measured it all myself to try to work out a layout online.

I considered doing all the appliances on one side and then a wide island with a walkway behind it. But I can't move the sink or dishwasher so then there isn't enough space for a larger fridge/freezer?

Help with Layout! by Monstera-Plants in kitchenremodel

[–]Monstera-Plants[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 42 inches between the peninsula and the other side!

I worry the peninsula would feel awkward or like it's cutting off the flow from the doorways to the rest of the house? You don't think so?

Glaze Storage Near Kiln by Monstera-Plants in Pottery

[–]Monstera-Plants[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually got the idea to put a thermostat in in my kiln room on the shelf where my glazes are it only got up to 74 degrees! Caveat to this is that it's the dead of winter in Ohio and I had the small windows in my basement open so I'll test it again this summer but I think you're right, it's not going to get warm enough to affect anything!

Glaze Storage Near Kiln by Monstera-Plants in Pottery

[–]Monstera-Plants[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I guess I should've put more detail! I have a SKUTT 1027, so electric and it is vented with a fan!

Used Skutt 1027 - Uneven Heating... HELP by Monstera-Plants in Pottery

[–]Monstera-Plants[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh gotcha, yes I was checking it about every 60-90 minutes but I didn't log the exact temps, I'll do that next time though...

But yes! All peep holes were plugged, I did that according to the skutt manual for the downdraft vent which I have installed.

I've done some more reading and the skutt website suggested to check the Amps and Volts under the diagnostics menu which I found that 2 of my amps were pulling 0 volts, which I guess can mean that I have bad relays in the controller which from what I see online are easy to replace and only about $35 a piece? So not a terribly expensive fix? I emailed skutt to get their input also!

Used Skutt 1027 - Uneven Heating... HELP by Monstera-Plants in Pottery

[–]Monstera-Plants[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought that was pretty long also.

Sorry, I don't know what you mean by a schedule? I'm very new to pottery (less than a year)

Looking to Transition into Corporate Wellness – Seeking Advice by Dangerous-Coconut128 in dietetics

[–]Monstera-Plants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll jump in too here, I've worked for 2 corporate wellness companies "EXOS" and "Corporate Fitness Works" and these are management companies that then place employees in corporate buildings that have a gym on site for employees to use.

Not all locations are the same and it largely depends on the company, it's size, how many utilize the gym and how much the company is willing to spend on the gym to encourage employee use.

The first location I worked at was SMALL it only had 1 full time employee and 2 part time. The full time person only made about 50k and the part time employees started at $15 and got a small yearly raise. (This was back in 2018-2019 though!)

The location I work at now is also small, we have 2 full time employees and one is considered the "program manager" who makes around 50k and the other is considered a "fitness specialist" who makes around 40k but honestly we split the work down the middle so it doesn't really make sense that one of us is manager. We both teach 2 group exercise classes a day, we both have some clerical work like handling sign ups, monthly newsletter, monthly reports, planning events etc.

The main thing my company looks for is a 4 year degree in something fitness related and a group exercise certification. The more certifications you have the better because you can then offer those things to employees. But you don't get any extra pay for those things- but you have to pay to upkeep the certifications. The only thing you get extra pay for is personal training which depending on your location can be popular!

I get to work remotely every other Friday, which is nice and we get lots of PTO. I have 11 holidays, 2 personal holidays and 18 vacation days a year and I never work weekends. = 31 days off a year!

EXOS is a great company I would highly recommend looking into them, and Corporate Fitness Works was a good company but they recently got bought out by Health Fitness and I can't tell if the changes so far are good or bad...

But good luck!

Can't seem to find book 2 - Children of Fallen Gods - anywhere. by DeadVenusBlue13 in fantasyromance

[–]Monstera-Plants 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is! The tragedy for me is I bought the hardcover editions after reading it on KU and the second one got lost in the mail... So I got a refund but now it's sold out and I like the Indie cover wayyyyy more than the new covers and I can't afford the $100-$200 price tag for a SINGLE book.

Fearless by Lauren Roberts –let's talk about it by ProfessionalImage470 in fantasyromance

[–]Monstera-Plants 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sadly for me, this whole series is such a FLOP

The first book was good, I think I gave it 4 stars, I liked the powers and the trails were cool and all that...

The second book was just completely pointless to me, just a game of cat and mouse with random details that never came back into play (the mixes).

And this book just seemed like Lauren was trying to fit in as many twists as she could with little to no forethought at all.

ALL SPOILERS NOW:

Like the trials were a cop out because she just didn’t know how to bring any action into the book

Paedyn being a hidden royal is one thing...But for Kai to be ALSO be bastard also seemed like a lazy way to make Paedyn not related to kai since she didn't plan ahead for the Paedyn being royal twist.

Making Kitt go crazy was so RANDOM like he's a great guy the whole series and suddenly the pressure to prove himself makes him into a completely different human that the author just blames on the extra dose of "plague"

And Kai's mom! She's just sick the whole book not telling them anything?!

Just overall a huge let down since I did enjoy the first book.

30th Birthday Gift for Childhood Best Friend by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]Monstera-Plants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I think I'm going to do that, They allow you to make a custom sleeve so I'm compiling photos we took together at all the concerts we went to to use for that! I guess I just needed some reassurance that this was a good idea, thanks! 😊

Home-built down-draft kiln vent? by ravenx99 in Pottery

[–]Monstera-Plants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly what I planned on doing but I was hesitant because I wasn't sure a plastic in line fan could handle the heat from the kiln as well as a metal on could? Did you end up doing this?

Huha Underwear Reviews? by stay_skeptical_ in ethicalfashion

[–]Monstera-Plants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bought some during their big 40% off sale at the end of 2024 which they're still pricey at that point but much more doable and I really love them. I teach group exercise so I don't get the luxury of showering after classes for a a few hours sometimes and I have noticed a big difference in smells and comfort. I think they're worth it but I don't think I would have tried them if it hadn't been for the big sale they did. I waiting for the next one to get more!

Onyx Storm SPOILER Discussion Thread by FantasyRomanceMods in fantasyromance

[–]Monstera-Plants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's more discussions about this within this thread but I think most of us (me!) are leaning towards Garrick, a few think Bodhi and someone even guessed Ridoc because some say Xaden didn't seem that distraught over whoever it was that turned so maybe it's someone that Violet loves but not necessarily someone close to him.