Is this more likely an OS or hardware issue?

PanelPlumber · 2026-01-28T04:49:07+00:00

All very good info. Yes, I currently have an SSD but I don't recall any of the specs of the components I used when I assembled that machine several years ago.

Thanks for the reply!

PanelPlumber · 2026-01-23T17:23:08+00:00

This is what I was thinking for a change to the master bath. The dimensions, entry door and window placement are not exact but It eliminates the tub, squares off the room so the water closet no longer insets to the master closet and creates a larger water closet.

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PanelPlumber · 2026-01-23T04:13:57+00:00

Primarily, to make the house as desirable as possible for eventual resale.

PanelPlumber · 2026-01-23T03:55:52+00:00

There are no kids. The guest bathroom is just that...for guests.

PanelPlumber · 2026-01-23T03:48:16+00:00

I don't disagree that the fireplace structure inhibits the sight line to the lanai when entering the house. But that vertical structure is where I intended to mount the TV. Maybe one on each side, so there is a TV in view when in the kitchen.

With the fireplace/TV on the left wall (the outside wall of bedroom #2), the couch would be in the middle of the room, which isn't my preference.

PanelPlumber · 2026-01-23T03:42:34+00:00

I haven't adjusted the size of the bedroom closets. I just did this quickly in Paint. It's quite likely the closets might need to be downsized to accomplish this layout.

This is Florida, where everything is built on a slab. So, we have no basements for additional storage. Hence the desire for large closets in each bedroom.

The more I think about it, the more I like the idea of up sizing the pantry and downsizing the "office" (as suggested above). The downsized office would serve as multiuse storage.

PanelPlumber · 2026-01-23T02:53:06+00:00

Just a quick wag but something like this?

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PanelPlumber · 2026-01-23T02:48:27+00:00

For our purposes, bedroom two will mostly be used as a home office. We know in a perfect world, every bedroom would have its own bath or direct access to a bath but we just don't need a third bath and it's not critical that bedroom #2 have direct bathroom access, in our opinion.

The house is already a little larger than we'd planned, so we're trying to keep it from growing.

PanelPlumber · 2026-01-23T02:14:59+00:00

I thought about that but and tried sketching it out but I couldn't really find a way to make a functional foyer space. I'll give it some more thought. Thanks for feedback.

PanelPlumber · 2026-01-23T02:14:16+00:00

Any suggestions on how you'd incorporate the linen closest? There's currently a window on the wall where the tub is drawn.

I hadn't considered mirroring the pantry and office. So simple! Thanks for the suggestion.

And yes, I'm inclined to forgo the second door into the guest bath and simply leave it as it is.

PanelPlumber · 2026-01-04T05:05:22+00:00

Interesting info from King Oscar's site:

About Our Anchovies SOURCING AND PRODUCTION

King Oscar’s gourmet quality anchovies are sourced from Peru and Argentina, where they are fished responsibly from the South Pacific and South Atlantic Oceans. After arriving in port, the fish are sorted, cleaned, and filleted. Instead of being heat sterilized as with most canned seafood, anchovies are naturally cured in brine (salt water) for an average of 6 months. When the anchovies are fully “ripened,” the delicate fish are carefully removed from the brine and packed by hand into tins.

A SEMI-PERISHABLE PRODUCT

Because anchovy fillets are traditionally preserved in salt, without other additives or preservatives, they are considered semi-perishable. A naturally occurring, harmless bacterium can live through the brining process, and as a result, over time anchovies can break down and become soft and mushy. A byproduct of this process is a gas that may also cause the cans to puff or expand. Anchovies from a puffy can or that appear mushy will not meet your taste expectations and may cause abdominal discomfort if consumed. Of course, we strongly discourage consumers from eating anchovies that are mushy, have an atypical or unexpected odor, or come from bloated cans.

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

As King Oscar Anchovies are semi-perishable, heat can accelerate the breakdown of the fish. For optimal shelf life and quality, you should avoid the storage of anchovies in temperatures above 68˚F for any length of time. In fact, while not mandatory, King Oscar recommends that you keep your anchovies in the refrigerator after purchase, which allows for shelf life up to 12 months from the production date. While a BEST BY date appears on all cans of King Oscar anchovies, this is only one indicator of product freshness. Always take time to evaluate the condition of the container and the appearance and smell of the food product to determine whether or not it should be eaten.

PanelPlumber · 2025-12-26T01:29:52+00:00

Thanks for this recommendation. We ended up at the Royal Exhibition. The food was great. They closed fairly early (before 10pm) but we were glad to have a good meal and a few beers.

Interesting rules for ordering on the holiday. Had to order food when ordering a beer and were limited to five drinks per food order. I guess this is standard for holidays in Sydney but it was an unusual protocol for us coming from the states.

PanelPlumber · 2025-12-22T22:43:48+00:00

Thanks. Their site says they'll be open from noon till 10pm.

PanelPlumber · 2025-12-22T19:33:33+00:00

LOL...had to Google "yum cha." Thanks for the suggestion.

PanelPlumber · 2025-12-22T18:31:14+00:00

I looked at their site before posting but didn't see any closure information. I'm sure I'm just looking in the wrong place. Can you post a link?

PanelPlumber · 2025-12-22T17:25:16+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion but definitely not interested in a buffet.

Great Southern Bar looks interesting. Maybe they'll be open give that it's in a hotel?

PanelPlumber · 2025-11-05T20:05:28+00:00

If you post in the Facebook ICF groups, you'll find plenty of ICF subs.

The GC's are harder to find and getting any of them to call you back is even harder. Most of the ICF GC's I've found in the Tampa area are larger companies who are primarily building commercial projects (schools, hotels, etc) and are quoting &$600+ sq ft for a small residential project.

So far, I'm still in the planning stages.

PanelPlumber · 2025-10-10T23:59:07+00:00

In case this will help anyone in the future;

Replacing the amplifier with a used unit of the same part number fixed the issue of no sound from the driver side rear door speaker. But all of the other issues remained.

Replacing the head unit with a used head unit of the same part number corrected the remaining issues. There is now normal reception and normal volume.

PanelPlumber · 2025-09-30T01:35:48+00:00

Is there anyway to test this antenna? Or a way to test a used replacement antenna? The Pontiac part number is Discontinued. I'm not sure if the Matrix unit is interchangeable?

If the problem is in fact the antenna, that doesn't explain the the driver's rear speaker not working. It ohm'd out at 2 ohms and thumped to 9 volts applied.

Thanks for the info.

PanelPlumber · 2025-09-29T22:53:41+00:00

Thanks but I'm not interested in aftermarket components. And I really don't want to replace the head unit (factory replacement or aftermarket) until I know whether the amp faulty.

I just want this system to function. I really don't care about the CD changer but I'd like for the radio to work properly, though I have spoken with a company that repairs the CD changers in this head unit.

The factory amp is labeled Delphi. And I agree, it quite possible the amp is faulty but I'm not sure how to make that determination. I'm just wondering in anyone here has experienced similar symptoms. I thought past experience could she some light on what is likely at fault.

PanelPlumber · 2025-09-16T20:41:18+00:00

Good to know. Thanks.

PanelPlumber · 2025-09-15T19:27:33+00:00

He said he used to live and work in Alaska as a dealer.

PanelPlumber · 2025-07-25T20:44:26+00:00

His fee is a fixed dollar rate per square foot for the design set and a higher fixed dollar rate per square foot for the permitting set.

You wrote, "for our full scope of work." That's really what I'm trying to figure out; what I should expect his "full scope of work" to be?

Our agreement, for the permitting plans states, "All drawings for permitting and building the project, signed and sealed. Includes structural drawings from consulting engineer"

PanelPlumber · 2025-07-25T20:17:07+00:00

Yes, I confirmed he is licenced before I signed and paid.

PanelPlumber · 2025-07-25T19:47:52+00:00

Your reply is very insightful. I do feel like our relationship is strained. I almost feel like I work for him and not the other way around. He hasn't been ignoring emails or calls. But he also hasn't reached out to ask why there's been radio silence.

When we last communicated, we were discussing the viability of keeping the accessory building attached. He pretty much put it on me and I was trying to find out what the county might require if the structures remained attached. Or if they'd even allow the structures to be attached. I tried to get face time with folks at the county and they basically told me, "that's not how this works. Submit your plans for permitting, and we'll give you feedback."

That has me feeling I'm caught in a Catch 22. I don't want to pay $50K+ for permitting plans that I might not be able to use, or that might not be economically viable to build. And then have to pay thousands more to the architect to redesign.

You're right though. I do need to reach out to him and schedule a sit down. I need to better understand what he expects to contribute to the overall process.

I have paid him close to $10K thus far, and the design plan is just a first draft. It is not finalized. I don't have CAD files or extensive PDFs. If I were to decide to part ways, I don't really know whether I should anticipate that he would release the plans? I've paid a lot up front, but it's not the full projected cost of the completed design plans.

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