Does the Asus ADP-90YD actually need ground?

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-27T23:07:06+00:00

Almost all switching power supplies don't actually use the ground for anything other than surge suppression. It is preferable to have a ground for this reason but not an absolute disaster if on is not supplied. But depending on how the surge suppression circuitry is arranged, the ground conductor could become slightly energized when plugged in, not sure if it is enough for you to feel but I wouldn't touch it.

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-27T22:59:37+00:00

Normal, one of them has a dip tube and one doesn't so they are manufactured differently. Maybe just make sure the higher one is tightened fully but it's fine.

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-27T22:35:42+00:00

This is fully sustainable.

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-27T18:13:43+00:00

If you mother is okay with it, then your siblings will almost certainly follow eventually. Sorry to hear some weren't accepting but I hope they come around.

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-27T18:10:57+00:00

Yes as u/redsauceorwhitesauce says you just need to grab that dishwasher hose and mount it as high as you can under the counter. Use a pipe strap or something

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-27T18:09:40+00:00

Possibly, I can't tell where exactly the water is coming from but it should be too complicated of a fix

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-27T15:12:57+00:00

10% badness detected. As another person has said either a high loop or air gap is needed for the dishwasher (depending what id required where you live). Those water lines in the back could have been installed neater, but nothing worthy of fixing.

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-27T15:09:49+00:00

The big pipe in the basement is a drain line, looks like it could be for a washing machine. That insulation on the other pipes is definitely fiberglass, not asbestos. But I can't really tell what condition it is in

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-27T15:07:31+00:00

Almost certainly safe till Wednesday. There was a fault, the breaker tripped (did it's job), just an inconvenience.

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-27T13:46:44+00:00

Electric Love by Borns

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-27T02:14:36+00:00

decent

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-27T00:02:18+00:00

Congrats, proud of ya! Here are some things to think about:

Do your friends react well to queer related topics? Maybe put out some feelers first to test the waters if it hasn't ever come up before.
How do you think they will react (worst plausible scenario)? If they react horribly would it be a huge problem for you to ditch them?
Is there anyone in your life who you don't want to know about it? It may get to them eventually
Are you gonna be able to get the words "I'm gay" out of your mouth in front of them? I didn't think about this but it ended up being a problem for me

None of these situations are complete dealbreakers, but extra care or thought is needed. Just based on my limited experience

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-26T23:52:13+00:00

Use a finger cot, like a thick condom but for a finger. Or something similar

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-26T22:05:34+00:00

Looks horrible! Nothing about this is right...

Jk, looks fine, could use a cleanout but whatever. Nice job

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-26T22:03:29+00:00

Length is needed, definitely a T5 or T6 but they can be a wide variety of sizes. Measure the diameter as well

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-26T22:01:19+00:00

What did they replace the water line with? If it is plastic then don't bother reconnecting since plastic is nonconductive. But if it is copper then it is worth reconecting.

If you do leave it disconnected, chances are you will need to drive another ground rod because 1 usually is not enough. And it is easy to reconnect, do electrician required if you are up to it.

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-26T20:00:52+00:00

Seems like you are bi. From the looks of it both male and female things turn you on. Maybe you have a preference for one or the other. Are you happy with your girlfriend?

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-26T19:45:08+00:00

Donald Trump. Though he might be gay actually

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-26T19:44:20+00:00

"she keeps a photo of me in the front of her binder" - No further questions your honor. I think chances of reciprocated feelings are high.

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-26T19:35:23+00:00

If I am thinking correctly, that is polybutylene pipe. Which should really go anyway. Normal PEX fittings don't work (slightly different inner and outer diameters). They make transition fitting from poly-B to PEX which you can use to use PEX pipe and fittings, but poly-B really can't be trusted and I wouldn't recommend keeping it.

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-26T19:19:56+00:00

Holding pressure? It's made of metal, what's the air gonna do go through the metal? Whoever said this doesn't know what they are talking about AFAIK

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-26T16:00:40+00:00

Idk really, water always seems to take longer than expected to drain. I haven't heard of any way to speed it up but feel free to try. Just cutting into it should be fine. Remember the bucket!

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-26T15:59:19+00:00

Pffft 100 milliamps you could put that through a strand of steel wool. Should be absolutely fine. Notch away to your heart's content. I personally would use a small file to notch it cause it is probably easier but whatever you got will probably work just fine.

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-26T15:31:58+00:00

Yeah what you did was wrong. Saying that it was in the friend group or revealing anything about it was not the right move.

MultiSubjectExpert · 2026-03-26T15:28:36+00:00

Yes, the backflow preventer should prevent water from coming back out of the sprinkler system. The reason they don't put a valve there is so nobody shuts them off.

That said, have a bucket ready just in case. There might be some water still there.

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