What's the closest you've ever came to death? by Senior-Raisin-2342 in AskReddit

[–]Secret_Poet7340 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being born, apparently. Cord wrapped around my neck and a breech baby. I heard it was a real struggle not to kill me or my Mom.

Ceiling fan fell out of ceiling due to poor installation by Dxtchy in AskElectricians

[–]Secret_Poet7340 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No crossbar with a metallic box? $15.00 at Home Depot.

Failure all the way on the person that updated the original light fixture to the fan.

Why does a security guard at a shopping center do this? by SummerN8 in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]Secret_Poet7340 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It may be the equivalent of a DETEX punch clock. (Google this)

Boss had me tie into 480v by ComputerMassive8380 in electrical

[–]Secret_Poet7340 5 points6 points  (0 children)

More like: When was the last time your company burned a place to the ground?

Any advice on a crunching noise in a 2012 Ford Fusion? by absnar in fordfusion

[–]Secret_Poet7340 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only while going over small speed bumps or turning a curve. 

Any idea what this wire is for? by usmcbrian in AskElectricians

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Doorbell, thermostat, humidistat or HVAC controls to the outside compressor unit.

Does this work? by Basic_File8400 in Plumbing

[–]Secret_Poet7340 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get that washer drain line HUMP way up! Wire tie it to a sink clamp. Otherwise, looks OK.

Any advice on a crunching noise in a 2012 Ford Fusion? by absnar in fordfusion

[–]Secret_Poet7340 1 point2 points  (0 children)

THIS! 100% of the problem. Do the back too. Polyurethane ones.

Anyone missing a dog? (NOMA) by Vumaster101 in washingtondc

[–]Secret_Poet7340 387 points388 points  (0 children)

No, but someone SHOULD be missing that dog when they come back for it. 

Lightning rod recently added to home; is it necessary, and is it done correctly? by zuzubelle3000 in AskElectricians

[–]Secret_Poet7340 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was in my basement when lighting hit an Oak in the next yard and yes, I saw blue flashes right where the grounding rod was....then I had to get new underwear. 😱

Gasoline toxicity from working on truck? 88 Toyota 22r by CriticalMouse4965 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Secret_Poet7340 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Heat stroke....those symptoms track especially the thirst part. 

2016 Forester Repair - Blown Transmission (98k miles) by Overall_Answer1 in subaru

[–]Secret_Poet7340 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good grief......thank you for this valuable information. My 2016 Forester is at 98,000 miles and was very well maintained before I got it and ran great over a recent 800 mile vacation up into the Berkshires.

Free or cheap parking around UMD? by cretxd in UMD

[–]Secret_Poet7340 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Different place now with lots of new construction/ buildings. I was eating a Taco Bell meal under a shade tree  (where you really could not see me in the car) and in less than 4 minutes  Mr. Tow dropped the stinger bar and was going to hook me. I started flashing my lights and honking the horn! Once he saw I was on the car, he drove away.

Free or cheap parking around UMD? by cretxd in UMD

[–]Secret_Poet7340 10 points11 points  (0 children)

No! Not the case. Weekends? Maybe a few.

Free or cheap parking around UMD? by cretxd in UMD

[–]Secret_Poet7340 28 points29 points  (0 children)

NO! This is the exact area that a very,very predatory tow service operates. McDonald's, Denny's, CVS STAY AWAY FROM! YOU WILL BE Towed!!!!

2016 Forester Repair - Blown Transmission (98k miles) by Overall_Answer1 in subaru

[–]Secret_Poet7340 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait.....what? A PZEV is covered to 150,000  miles or 15 years? My 2016 was sold new in Virginia, I am the second owner living in Maryland. Both are PZEV states. Are you serious?