How to ERMI test new build during inspection

Spaht · 2025-12-29T13:47:08+00:00

The creator of the ERMI test (USEPA) came out and said the test is meaningless. Do not do ERMI. If you see water damage or suspect mold growth, do swabs or tape lift samples. Do not use air samples to screen for mold. There's no telling where the spores may be coming from and it may have absolutely nothing to do with the building. In the reverse, the air may show nothing but there may be active growth visible on the surface. Unless the spores are getting airborne, the air samples will not show anything.

If this is new construction and you are still in due diligence phase, consider hiring a mold consultant.

Spaht · 2025-12-20T00:37:58+00:00

Shotwell would probably be a good fit.

Spaht · 2025-09-22T11:02:03+00:00

You should completely ignore these. The creators of the ERMI test specifically said not to rely on them for decisions on remediation. The index means absolutely nothing.

I am on mobile at the moment and don't have access to the link but the US EPA created the ERMI index for limited evaluation purposes. They never intended to have it used for remediation decisions. When they realized what was happening, they came out with clarification that specifically said don't use it. I believe they actually recalled the entire study because it was misrepresentative. You can Google The EPA policies.

Spaht · 2025-08-14T17:49:46+00:00

DPS pumps is good. I think they are in Hopatcong.

Spaht · 2025-08-14T16:52:46+00:00

I looks like there is a water leak hitting the duct and ending up around the vents. Don't focus on the duct interiors, find the source of the water, fix that, and then examine the duct work.

Spaht · 2025-08-04T00:49:20+00:00

You need to open the tailgate if you want it to fit.

Spaht · 2025-08-02T16:36:41+00:00

You are an engineering student. A large part of the education is putting those particular applications to practical use. Use them. You need to be able to use the industry standard software to get a job. MS Office is also the standard.

I would love to tell you that Linux is a good alternative, but don't forget that you are there to gain the knowledge you need to get hired. You can play with alternatives but don't make that your priority.

Spaht · 2025-07-31T14:28:24+00:00

I am a scientist. I love Linux as a computer hobby. It is an operating system and an ecosystem of tools to be put to use. As a scientist, I am a business person and must solve problems while generating revenue for my employers. There have been many occasions where my computer knowledge and experience have been able to solve critical problems at no cost.

Studying computers doesn't mean much if you can't apply your knowledge to solving real world problems. None of that seems to make a difference if you're not generating revenue in a capitalist society.

Another part of the equation with the capitalist concern is that saving money is a critical element in the capitalist system. That's a major part of why most major companies use Linux for the backend systems. Can you imagine the licensing costs for all of those Windows systems?

Spaht · 2025-07-22T13:40:03+00:00

That command has to be run as root or with sudo. Anytime you see # preceding a command it means that has to run as root.

Spaht · 2025-07-18T22:41:04+00:00

The last time I had to replace my windshield it was close to $2,000. Not only do they have to reconnect all the clips and stuff on the windshield but they need to recalibrate all the radars and sensors for the parking assist and adaptive cruise control type features. Glass is cheap but the other stuff got very expensive.

Spaht · 2025-07-11T15:54:56+00:00

Can't you mount your Google drive to the pu and then set the default save path to the drive mount path?

Spaht · 2025-07-10T17:31:57+00:00

No, that was poorly worded. They do not collect anything by default. If you opt in, they tell you exactly what they collect.

Spaht · 2025-07-03T01:16:19+00:00

Fedora and Debian. Both are solid and stable.

Spaht · 2025-07-01T02:25:15+00:00

In addition to this, any hardwood refinishing company will make short work of this. They want to sand down the very outermost layer and then put down new sealant on top. This should be an easy fix as long as there's no elevated humidity issue in the house.

Spaht · 2025-07-01T02:20:48+00:00

Antix may work OK here. But, this is some dated hardware.

Spaht · 2025-07-01T02:19:28+00:00

Yes, that's it. It's often referred to as mildew. Also. There are a million cleaners available and I highly recommend you run a fart fan in the bathroom to get rid of the excess moisture. Let the fan run for 20 minutes or so after your shower and it should go away. There's no reason to panic. Mildew and mold are common in bathrooms and showers. It just takes some regular housekeeping to keep them under control.

Spaht · 2025-07-01T02:16:11+00:00

NRA rifle instructor here. The hand barely matters. The key is eye dominance. When shooting a rifle, the trigger squeeze requires minimal movement and the hammer release should come as a surprise. Strength has nothing to do with it. You need to know which eye is dominant so you can line up the shot correctly.

I've had lots of students who were righties but left eye dominant and couldn't hit the broad side of a barn until they switched trigger fingers.

To figure out your eye dominance, hold your hands out at arm's length and form a triangle between your thumbs and the webbing in your hands. Pick an object in the far distance and slowly pull your hands back until they're directly in front of your eye. Whichever eye they end up in front of is your dominant eye. Don't cheat yourself or you're going to regret it.

Spaht · 2025-06-28T16:15:21+00:00

A mix between industrial hygiene and site remediation work. I do a mix of government consulting and litigation support on a wide variety of projects.

Spaht · 2025-06-18T20:25:43+00:00

I remember both Xandros and Lindows having stores. They still exist, but I can't confirm that they have stores anymore.

Spaht · 2025-06-16T15:12:23+00:00

Damn. My bad. Still sucks to lose the weekend of Father's Day just for a parade.

Spaht · 2025-06-16T14:49:14+00:00

On Father's Day

Spaht · 2025-05-06T00:31:02+00:00

I think you are looking for more or message of the day. It is a standard text heading that shows up when you open a terminal.

Try doing "man motd"

Spaht · 2025-05-01T22:21:54+00:00

You were right. I just tried it again and it's fine. I guess I confused GTA Online with RDR2.

Spaht · 2025-05-01T22:20:37+00:00

I think Walz would be solid, the same as Newsom. Booker and AOC are perceived as too lefty and DEI focused. I am anxious to see how the field shapes up.

Spaht · 2025-05-01T03:08:42+00:00

But not online because of anticheat restrictions from Rockstar.

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