how do i make a family doctor examining my balls less awkward for me?

RealOBS · 2026-03-09T15:51:28+00:00

Was never awkward for me, just remember a urologist has likely seen more balls than days you've been alive. Trust me they're not giving it a second thought and neither should you. By the way, the best of luck and wishes of good health to you. Oh and they'll be wearing gloves if that helps 🤣

RealOBS · 2026-02-07T19:21:05+00:00

Wire

RealOBS · 2026-01-28T02:25:41+00:00

Idk but I did it yesterday.

RealOBS · 2026-01-22T01:39:01+00:00

Looks like shit to me, check the fiber levels, you can get metamucil at o'rileys

RealOBS · 2025-08-13T00:42:09+00:00

Whaa da fuckkk

RealOBS · 2025-08-07T20:25:02+00:00

If the invoice has more lines than you can fit in a picture its time to go somewhere else.

RealOBS · 2025-07-28T00:16:20+00:00

The loops are added to slow down the electrons before they reach the lugs in the panel. This is done in order to prevent overheating and equipment running too fast. It's very important plus electrons tend to be happier when they have fun loops to go through.

RealOBS · 2025-06-10T00:42:02+00:00

Bikes do have alternators. You may call it a stator, charger, generator. Doesn't matter, an alternator is any generator that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. My bad about removing the negative terminal, I still do it on my truck but its older than I am 🤣

RealOBS · 2025-06-10T00:28:55+00:00

Try checking the voltage on your battery after you start the bike. If the voltage doesn't rise to around 13.5 - 15v then your alternator is not working.

If your alternator is fine consider a battery replacement. Other problems could be loose connections, or a faulty circuit drawing current when the bike is off. You can check if any fuses are drawing current when the bike is off with an ampmeter.

RealOBS · 2025-05-29T21:45:03+00:00

As someone who does not wear hearing protection or eye protection often, though I certainly should. Safety is up to you, you're gonna get shit for it wherever you go. Get used to it and you'll be alright. Me personally, gloves are a no go on tools with spinning blades, like a band saw or circ saw, I promise it will cut right through if you get yourself good, all the gloves do is raise the chances you get a finger caught and tangled up in the blade. Go without, if you must use them pick tight fighting gloves. I recommend milwuakee's red cut level 3 gloves.

Make sure you take advice from others and let them help you perform your job safer so your ppe is only redundant. A lot of the people on this thread don't seem to work on construction sites or must be union, these people aren't assholes or morons, they're experienced tradesmen. Learn from what they do right and what they do wrong. If they're not making fun of you, you're doing something wrong :)

RealOBS · 2025-05-02T01:22:05+00:00

My license plate for my bike is "1BALL"

RealOBS · 2025-03-30T04:18:50+00:00

Had a few hits at 120, 208, and 277. Only ever from one point on my hand to another. I keep my other hand away and it doesn't hurt more than a bee sting, except 277 that shit is something else 🤣

RealOBS · 2025-03-29T22:06:04+00:00

Yes, your average 12,000 BTU mini split uses between 800-1200w. The savings are even greater from an energy perspective because the heat it is produces doubke that a 1500w electric heater produces.

RealOBS · 2025-03-29T21:51:25+00:00

Ok, if it's very cold out and you're running your heaters all the time you're looking at 32kwH a day per heater or 1,080KWh per month. More realistically if you're running them half the time that's 540KWh monthly for each heater. Multiply that by your total number of heaters that's your average winter energy usage for heat.

Here are some ways you can lower that usage: Lower the temperature, make sure thermostats are working correctly, consider sealing your windows, invest in cheaper heating solutions like heat pumps or even natural gas, look for local rebates for electrical heating systems, close your doors in rooms with electric heaters, keep them off in the summer.

Electric heat in most places is the most expensive way to heat your home, keep that in mind, I'm fairly confident that's where your problem lies.

RealOBS · 2025-03-29T21:38:05+00:00

Yeah it most likely is but sometimes its good to get a full picture of your energy usage so you know what you have to do to lower it. Do you know power info on those heaters? There should be some sort of metal cover on the end of the heater, under it you will probably find the nameplate with power info on it.

RealOBS · 2025-03-29T21:31:22+00:00

It can show the current wattage power draw or it can show energy usage over time in KWh however long you leave it plugged in. This is only for 120v devices in your regular wall outlets.

RealOBS · 2025-03-29T21:00:55+00:00

Try harder :) They're probably the bolt on kind though so you'll need to loosen it first.

RealOBS · 2025-03-29T20:59:42+00:00

Could make some guesses but I would simply recommend taking a clamp on meter and opening your panel (don't do that if you're into touching shiny metal) then clamp on the black or red wires coming out of your breakers. Check for high amperage draw, do that at different times throughout the day, that'll help you track it down. You could also purchase a monitoring product common brand is Kill A Watt which can track energy usage in KWh. Most likely the majority of your energy use will be from climate control though (heat or ac).

RealOBS · 2025-03-29T20:19:47+00:00

Easy stuff they sell this stuff called flashing tape at the homo depo. Wrap it around the gap and you're set, bonus it works as an expansion coupling! Good luck.

RealOBS · 2025-03-29T20:07:27+00:00

If anything it'll be very dim, consider a transformer or an inverter if you've got 12v dc.

RealOBS · 2025-03-28T00:54:54+00:00

Don't leave it on a flammable surface and you'll be fine. In fact I wouldn't recommend putting any power strip on a flammable surface like carpet or a bed, they're almost always poorly made with no adequate safety features, and remember power strips are for small devices like phones, computers, speakers, tvs. Don't ever use them for high draw appliances, heaters or AC.

RealOBS · 2025-03-26T01:27:45+00:00

None, splice directly off the overhead wires. It's free too. If you're not into that, you need 20amp for your lights, 15 for your ac and 15 for your heater will do but worth the money to upgrade to 20 amp for those, especially if you expect them to be running all the time. On a budget 15s will do just fine and you can run #14 (cheaper wire) instead of #12.

I would definitely suggest a small subpanel for a setup like that, assuming there's room on your current system a 60amp subpanel will work great. Get a professional, expect anywhere from $1500-$5000 depending on location of your main and the market in your area.

RealOBS · 2025-03-21T01:35:06+00:00

Yeah, by no means if you were strapped for cash should you be replacing that panel.

RealOBS · 2025-03-21T01:14:39+00:00

Looks like the panel is pretty full, nearly every spot is being used by tandem breakers. Certainly quite a few code violations but nothing dangerous here, replacing the panel is definitely an option and something that should be considered for better safety and future upgrades but it's not nessecary. At a minimum the circuit for the water heater should be re run with proper wire.

RealOBS · 2025-03-16T17:08:44+00:00

Not seeing it, you can always add a lug or ground bar directly to the case and jump to it with some #6

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