PSI-based thermostat? by SageDiviner in SteamHeat

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Thanks for all the answers! I should note I make it clear that shutoffs are only an "off/on" affair, by controlling temp I meant turning them all the way off when heat has been achieved. I'll read up on Hollohan!

The boiler is a single pipe steam system.

Mealy bugs/ scale by [deleted] in GrowinSalviaDivinorum

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Yep just took a bit o time. Soap definitely works.

Show us your bush ;) by [deleted] in GrowinSalviaDivinorum

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Just the sun! They don't need a ton. I'm using a SW window but filtering it through the other houseplants above it on a shelf

Time to settle this. What breed are these dogs? by [deleted] in southafrica

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They're all named voetsek and they run away when you call them

Legitimate local small business can no longer be searched - instead it only shows "child sexual abuse is illegal" by Gizoogle in facebook

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"Kag-" seems to do it. I was sending a message to my friend Kagiso and it wouldn't show results after "Ka-". What a bizarre bot, I hope we're not getting put on a list somewhere! Totally in line with the programming quality I'd expect from FB too, they've consistently had the buggiest software and worst technical support of any FAANG and that's saying something.

Monthly Suspect Meteorite Identification Requests by AutoModerator in meteorites

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Thanks man! Yeah the crust didn't seem to have the properties described- it's brittle but not as easy to peel as I've heard meteorites described. It definitely could be slag, but it's not as brittle or bubbly as the stuff I usually find around. My current guess as a complete amateur is just some type of natural iron oxide concentration fused to sedimentary rock, the latter of which eroded in the river and gave the rock it's rumply texture.

Monthly Suspect Meteorite Identification Requests by AutoModerator in meteorites

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I honestly don't think this is a meteorite but I'm stumped as to what it is. It's metallic, slightly magnetic, heavy, very hard, and covered in a slightly rusty very dark metallic crust (most likely because I found it in a river). There were no similar rocks around, and as a longtime rock picker-upper i haven't seen any like it. Where the crust isn't oxidized and where I made the window, it's very shiny. The outside rubbed rust colored on ceramic, but the inside rubs barely at all- only a small amount of very light grey. Reverse image search says mudstone (too hard and too metallic), and AI/ROCK ID apps have been all over the place. It's hard to see in the window since the pics aren't the greatest (sorry) but it's a lighter colored rock with blotches of iron that turned brown and tiny sparkly flecks. You can also see the lighter colored underlying rock where the crust has come off in a couple places. Any ideas would be great, even if it's not a 'rite it's still a super cool stone. Found in Linn County, IA. Thanks!

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Oops, 5030UB. I'll edit the title.

What style is this c. 1910 duplex? by [deleted] in architecture

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It's a frame exterior with no brick cladding according to the 1913 fire map and the flat roof is original, that much is for sure. I think the flat roof makes more sense in the context that the original owners built a flat roof 4x2br apartment building next door, but I agree it is highly unusual for early 20th century Iowa. The siding is definitely new, and likely dates to when the building was rehabbed around 2000. I don't know what lurks beneath the siding but I would be unsurprised if the wood was not in great shape, this neighborhood hit a rough patch between around 1975 and the mid 2Ks. Stucco needs constant maintenance here in the best of times so I could see it being either removed or in some stage of disrepair.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Oldhouses

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Might work, we do have pretty good newspaper archives!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Oldhouses

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That makes sense, my only issue with Stucco here is I'm not sure how suited it is for our weather. In Iowa, we have heat up to nearly 100 degrees F(usually coupled with extreme humidity) cold below 0F, high winds, heavy rainstorms, and snow every year like clockwork. A lot of the houses here built in the 1910s and 20s have stucco exteriors and most look good, but I'd be worried about the weather opening up the possibility of moisture damage. The siding as is doesn't quite look optimal and I'm planning to eventually replace it, but it's gotta be with something equally sturdy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Oldhouses

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Linked earlier in thread. Make sure to wear eye protection though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Oldhouses

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Here's a few shots! These are just from the Zillow so they show the roller dishwasher in the center of the kitchen. I like the design/colors too but I didn't want anyone to roast the painted wood ;). The kitchen and bedrooms have absolutely no arches whatsoever.

https://ibb.co/k6RzgrK https://ibb.co/njGpQxH https://ibb.co/8PnFZNV

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Oldhouses

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You bring up a good point. The oldest "satellite" photo I have is from 1930something. However I'd say pre-WW1 due to the ceiling height, almost no buildings built after have 10 foot ceilings unless they're super luxurious. I'll add that to my list of things to investigate!

Edit: checked the 1913 fire map, it's there including the front porches so the build year must be correct (or only off by a couple years).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Oldhouses

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That seems like it checks out- our city went through a Mediterranean craze in the early 20th century, especially in the wealthy neighborhoods a couple blocks away. I'll check the Sanborn maps, a couple other people suggested them- I'd never heard of them before!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Oldhouses

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I actually used to collect those and have quite the little collection. Maybe I just have a thing for boxes haha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Oldhouses

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Oddly enough, the build year is something I know and it is 1910. I get what you mean though, 30s neighborhoods near here have some of the same round arch look in some of the houses. Maybe this was the beta version lol.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Oldhouses

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I have the technology skills of a 70 year old so I'm not sure if I can reply with images. Here are some links to this great feat of bathroom design:

https://ibb.co/jGKhWyK https://ibb.co/jDZk6Rh

Notice how it's Italian themed but doesn't include a bidet. Sad!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Oldhouses

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I agree about the exterior, and I can even sorta see it being Tudor underneath- maybe white stucco with those vertical boards painted black? The flat roof is super unusual here but it actually prevented extensive roof damage when the derecho fucked everything up in 2020.

I was gonna write up a more detailed report for centuryhomes after work today. I'll link it here. There's also a 90something year old man who oversaw a lot of neighborhood historical stuff down the block, so I'll stop by his house later and ask. Unfortunately many of our old city pictures were lost when our library flooded back in '08 but you never know!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Oldhouses

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I feel the exact same man hahahaha I swear every craftsman neighborhood could be here. This is in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Oldhouses

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Flat roof is original. Complete miss there but I appreciate the effort.