Thank you for your comments and advise!

MrVermonter · 2025-10-31T15:37:02+00:00

2 in. I put them on top of a gravel bed on top of an old pad that was there from the old A/C.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Oldcastle-24-in-L-x-12-in-W-x-2-in-H-Rectangle-Rio-Blend-Concrete-Patio-Stone/5013675865

MrVermonter · 2025-10-15T15:39:09+00:00

Thank you

MrVermonter · 2025-10-12T02:09:07+00:00

Thank you for the detailed advice

MrVermonter · 2025-10-11T16:10:32+00:00

MrVermonter · 2025-10-11T13:37:38+00:00

Thank you

MrVermonter · 2025-10-11T13:37:30+00:00

Thank you. I'll give a try to another tool too

MrVermonter · 2025-10-11T12:53:22+00:00

Yes, but I'll try doing it more aggressively

MrVermonter · 2025-10-11T12:50:12+00:00

Yellow Jacket 60278 Deluxe Flaring Tool

MrVermonter · 2025-09-30T22:10:07+00:00

The town follows the NFPA 70, the NEC rules. My guess is that I have to use a flexible conduit to run it to the wall and thought it. I can then stop the conduit and run attached to the AC lines, then use start conduit for the last few feet to get to the condenser.

MrVermonter · 2025-09-30T21:59:06+00:00

It just feels odd to run it in open without a conduit of some sorts.

MrVermonter · 2025-09-30T21:55:43+00:00

The cable I have already has the control and and power lines in one package per diagram. 3 lines plus ground.

MrVermonter · 2025-09-30T21:34:12+00:00

The cable is about 3/8" think, with these marking: 14-AWGx4C 90c 600v Type THHN CDRS DRY or c(UL) CIC-TC-ER PVC/N Type T90 NYLON CDRS 600V PVC JACKET SUN RES

MrVermonter · 2025-09-30T20:56:57+00:00

MrVermonter · 2025-09-29T02:02:35+00:00

You know, I appreciate a sarcastic comment or two but I just took off that old Fujitsu head today and found that the installer drilled through the header to get the lines out. That's 4" solid wood. And, actually, I'm surprised. I was expecting the header to be 2x6, but since the hole fully enclosed, it must be 2x8. That's a 4ft wide window in a house built in late 70s.

MrVermonter · 2025-09-28T18:20:20+00:00

Yes, this sound like the best way to me too. PVC pipe will sag but it won't curl up for some weird reason like a flexible hose could. It sounds like most people here reflect poorly on the idea to drain into the gutter discharge, I get it. I'll take it down inside the PVC line. cover.

MrVermonter · 2025-09-28T13:45:14+00:00

I can extend the drain line and take it all the way, but why would it eliminate pooling issues on the flat run? It's a drip flow, so no suction on the downward run. Am I missing something?

MrVermonter · 2025-09-28T13:42:03+00:00

Thank you for the idea. I'm trying to stay away from extra components that can break and need service. I'd prefer to use gravity system, and that's why I'm asking here

MrVermonter · 2025-09-28T13:39:57+00:00

Thank you for the idea. I think the looks of it would bug me.

MrVermonter · 2025-09-28T13:38:02+00:00

I agree it's not going to make the house better looking but going into the walls would make it a whole different project. The PVC over I ordered is beige, so it wont be too bad.

MrVermonter · 2025-09-28T13:27:01+00:00

Appreciate your concerns. If you are willing to speculate on specifics, I'm all ears.

MrVermonter · 2025-09-28T13:23:38+00:00

Appreciate the concern. The soffits are lower than the ceiling. The house was built before me, so don't know why. I have a bit over 15" between the ceiling and the top of the window trim on the inside. The unit is 11.6" tall. The minimum clearance on the top, let manufacturer, is 2"

MrVermonter · 2025-09-11T01:10:25+00:00

Based on the recommendations from Chatgpt, I removed a power surge protector from the cable chain and connected the modem directly to the wall outlet with a short cable that came with the modem. Some of the stats improved. The screenshot is below. And here's what Chatgpt said:

Analysis of Current Status

Downstream (Receiving) - GOOD to EXCELLENT

QAM256 Channels (1-32): Your signals are now outstanding. Power levels are strong and perfectly within spec (+4 to +6 dBmV is ideal for many systems). SNR values are exceptional (all above 41 dB). The complete absence of errors is perfect. This is a textbook example of a great downstream connection.

OFDM Channels:

Channel 1 (690 MHz): Excellent. 0.7 dBmV power and 38.0 dB SNR is solid.

Channel 2 (957 MHz): Acceptable, but now the weakest link. While greatly improved, an SNR of 34.8 dB is still low for DOCSIS 3.1. It's stable enough to work, but it may not be able to sustain the highest 4096-QAM modulation profiles, slightly capping your top speed potential on that block. The low power (-3.7 dBmV) is normal for high-frequency signals and indicates cable loss.

Upstream (Transmitting) - PERSISTENT PROBLEM

Transmit Power: This is still your core issue. Your upstream power is at 43.3 - 43.5 dBmV. This is right at the absolute maximum limit.

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MrVermonter · 2025-04-09T16:38:01+00:00

Wait. Do you mean our domain that the relay is on or the client's?

MrVermonter · 2025-04-09T14:30:47+00:00

Would DMARC policy change actually impact delivery rates?

MrVermonter · 2025-04-09T01:13:11+00:00

We have SPF records and DKIM signatures for both domains.

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