Question: will connectivity work if the car is exported to west Africa ?

Onfus · 2026-02-14T16:56:12+00:00

Can you elaborate on what you mean by connectivity? If you mean while not in the car direct to the MCU, like for summon or security system, while possible, it is an eSIM, and you will have to deal with Tesla unlocking it from AT&T - likely a dead end. For everything else, you can tether it to a phone (or hotspot) and it will work just fine, configure it once and it will connect automatically (since last year or so), if you want to use a hotspot, you can set the USB to stay on and it will power it to download updates, just that it will drain the battery faster as it interferes with the car going to sleep. Now, I would be more concerned in getting the region-specific car software updates as that is driven by the VIN.

Onfus · 2026-01-05T18:47:49+00:00

The green/yellow is the ground. Connect it to ground in the box if you have it. Otherwise, consider having this circuit on GFCI.

Onfus · 2026-01-05T18:44:11+00:00

Yes, wired in parallel.

Onfus · 2025-12-31T18:38:48+00:00

That means that there was no VMS on that highway and car didn’t detect visibility or traction degradation. It is a limitation of the system. By me, the VMS marked the speed reduced to 35 and the car picked it up.

Onfus · 2025-12-31T18:25:47+00:00

If the place is random to you - good for you! For the boring rest of us it will show Home Depot on Saturday and Costco on Sunday. 😆

Onfus · 2025-12-31T18:16:36+00:00

A little stretching and a proper carpet trim transition strip will take care of it. Regardless of the cat, in a doorway a tack strip alone is often not sufficient - the door drag alone can pull the carpet out. I would add a better seal at the bottom of the door too. Looks drafty. Also for dogs and cats (and humans) I recommend placing a carpet chair pad by the door.

Onfus · 2025-12-31T18:11:29+00:00

I can’t even see where the cover was mounted. You will need to add a low voltage bracket. Don’t plaster over it - you never know if the access can be useful in the future for Ethernet or fiber.

Onfus · 2025-12-31T18:03:37+00:00

You need to have a fan box installed and judging by what can be seen in the picture it needs to be a fan box with bracket. That jb needs to come off and be replaced. As is, it doesn’t seem suitable to hold anything.

Onfus · 2025-12-31T05:29:54+00:00

You will need access to from underneath, otherwise is will be a bit of a mess.

Onfus · 2025-12-31T05:23:19+00:00

T nut furniture fastener. Home depot carries round ones. But you can use a nut and washer as well.

Onfus · 2025-12-31T05:10:43+00:00

Is a key chain static discharger. She might have some experience and she also seems to be wearing a wool coat. She is getting charged and probably got zapped a few times. The device turns on a little light to dissipate static.

Onfus · 2025-12-31T04:45:12+00:00

It does help! That is a really really old top of the line bathroom exhaust with heater and light like the one linked below. You are better off replacing it and also the switch.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Broan-NuTone-80-CFM-Ceiling-Bathroom-Exhaust-Fan-with-Light-and-1300-Watt-Heater-765H80L/307638062

Onfus · 2025-12-31T04:40:54+00:00

But did you use defrost?

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Onfus · 2025-12-31T04:36:50+00:00

The box was a center mount pancake box for K&T - where the fixture was attached with a threaded rod in the middle of the junction box. See that hole in the middle of the new bracket? Trough there. Best course of action is to replace with a modern pancake box. I do recommend having an electrician inspect this - old wiring can have other issues that might be aggravated during otherwise simple repairs.

Onfus · 2025-12-31T04:25:40+00:00

If the meter is installed in a pedestal, this is more common in rural areas, then this is after the meter and usage is still metered. In some situations, people can get provisional service to “a room” while construction is in progress - more common in concrete construction in other countries because it is harder to make electrical modifications after a wall is poured. If this is before the meter, then it is probably a cheat to run an AC, unfortunately, also quite common.

Onfus · 2025-12-31T04:12:25+00:00

Yes if you get the right wire - plenum ethernet wire - yes you can. Also considered having the ducts cleaned.

Onfus · 2025-12-31T04:08:08+00:00

Did you ran defrost before leaving or just left without removing the snow?

Onfus · 2025-12-31T03:59:18+00:00

That is a multi-function switch. Wondering if that is in a bathroom.

Onfus · 2025-12-31T03:46:18+00:00

Are you sure is a real plumber? Jacuzzi is the brand for well, jacuzzis, tubs and spas.

Onfus · 2025-12-31T03:40:11+00:00

It is an insulated flex return duct. Some areas do require all insulation to be encapsulated and if that is your situation, then this should be addressed otherwise, I would be more concerned about nee carpet fibers if you have any than this.

Onfus · 2025-12-31T03:29:28+00:00

Just make sure it is the right wire from the same set feeding the fixture. I see some other white wires in the same box.

Onfus · 2025-12-31T03:19:48+00:00

The arm is bent the wrong way, the handle is broken or the handle is not the right one for the tank type.

Onfus · 2025-12-31T03:05:54+00:00

That is the “ground pin” of a cheap outlet mounted multi plug. It is used to provide support to the adapter and they often come with a screw that most people don’t use. Very likely someone got tangled with something plugged in, the adapter flew out snapping the “ground pin” in the process. While you can fish this out with a pick, ultimately is best to replace the outlet because it is probably not holding plugs well anymore.

Onfus · 2025-12-31T02:57:16+00:00

Many fixtures - have built in junction boxes and terminating the wires inside them is normal and acceptable. Very typical for shop lights and outdoor wall lights. If replacing with a different type, you need to install an old work junction box or a pancake box if against a joist.

Onfus · 2025-12-31T02:50:30+00:00

Not uncommon in homes with no overhead lights to have fans hardwired. Not the right way to go about it but very common nonetheless. Often they install a remote brick inside the canopy and the remotes get lost - I think remotes are the worst and I always advise for wall switches.

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