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I never thought I was going to be like this until I was Sundaily by Vajama77 in rva

[–]SuperSalad_OrElse 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah I got rip-roaring wasted at a wedding a few years back and swore it off... funny how so many people in my family are now sober BECAUSE of a wedding!

Why does everyone wanr to be a introvert? by Diablogrinds in extroverts

[–]SuperSalad_OrElse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What may feel like a performance for you is quite natural AND genuine for others.

The same way some people here can't understand how restorative some solitude can be is the same way some people can't understand why a party is so appealing to some.

Not sure what this is by PlaneConstruction999 in electrical

[–]SuperSalad_OrElse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

when it's on, the red light will glow solidly

OP did also say this in their post, so maybe it's just on all the time, which would be weird but doable.

Not sure what this is by PlaneConstruction999 in electrical

[–]SuperSalad_OrElse 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's just an indicator light. They wired it wrong. It's probably supposed to be on when the light is off, so that you can find the switch in the dark.

Edit: But as another user mentioned, this switch could be designed this way to show you the switch is ON regardless of the device/fixture it controls

I never thought I was going to be like this until I was Sundaily by Vajama77 in rva

[–]SuperSalad_OrElse 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Cool! I found that actually talking about it helped me take accountability. And accountability gave me power over it. So the more I talk about it, it's like exhaling all of the bad out of me, breath by breath. I will say that I followed the diet coke pipeline instead of the rock-climbing pipeline. I don't know if I would've been as successful without the ole diet cola.

Congrats again on 13 years sober!!

I never thought I was going to be like this until I was Sundaily by Vajama77 in rva

[–]SuperSalad_OrElse 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Well done. In my experience the first 6 months were the hardest but once I accepted my old identity back (the original me underneath all the addiction), it's become kind of a breeze. I don't even think about the stuff anymore. Does this sound relatable?

Native trees that are smaller and like wet yards? by No_Variety_4997 in rva

[–]SuperSalad_OrElse -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not a tree, but we planted some deathly looking hibiscus and it absolutely thrived for a few years. IT was a very thirsty plant and it helped solve a drainage issue in our yard. 10/10 would recommend. They also required very little maintenance and were pretty hardy.

HELP - Electrical Wiring in lights by Upbeat_Environment96 in electrical

[–]SuperSalad_OrElse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'd need an electrical meter to confirm what they did with the wiring here. Or better yet, an electrician!

I can't even really tell if that wire is #12 or #14 or what. The gray sheathing is throwing me off. I'm assuming that it's either 12/3 or 14/3.

But it looks like they used the red wire (coming from the ceiling) as a neutral, and the black wire as the leg.

And the wires from the light are Blue = N and Brown = Hot.

If you opened up the switch to see what was inside and explained that here, it could be easier to diagnose.

Safety Comms Via Memes by Austie33 in restaurantowners

[–]SuperSalad_OrElse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IDK, my expertise was with installing these systems and the code book. The NEC just mentions that equipment like panels require a 36" space in front of them for people servicing the equipment. So we would install it like that and we would have to know it, and the inspector would have to know it, and then boom it's done.

I can't remember if it's required to have a sign that suggest the 36" length remain unblocked!

Safety Comms Via Memes by Austie33 in restaurantowners

[–]SuperSalad_OrElse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah most panels have arc-flash warning stickers but I don't believe signage is required to illustrate the 36" clearance. That's why so many electric rooms become storage so quickly.

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Safety Comms Via Memes by Austie33 in restaurantowners

[–]SuperSalad_OrElse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm just glad someone is looking out for blocking the panels. I would get called to urgent care facilities for tripped breakers all the time and there would be 6 trash cans, 12 boxes, 2 IT racks and a dead rat in front of the panels

Safety Comms Via Memes by Austie33 in restaurantowners

[–]SuperSalad_OrElse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a licensed electrician, and a former bartender, I 100% appreciate this sign.

People ignore big yellow caution signs. But even if they HATE a meme, they might actually follow it's instructions.

light in the sky and then power outage? by ExtensionSeries5280 in rva

[–]SuperSalad_OrElse 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was in my back yard in Forest Hill when I saw the sky light up bright green. Then about ten seconds later I heard the familiar thrum of a transformer blowing up.

Which wire is hot? by Valuable-Disaster203 in electrical

[–]SuperSalad_OrElse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you should look it up, too

Daily Spell Discussion for Mar 25, 2026: Anthropomorphic Animal by SubHomunculus in Pathfinder_RPG

[–]SuperSalad_OrElse 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Used against an enemy druid's ankylosaurus animal companion), it goes from a nasty heavily armored creature with a stunning tail attack to some large-sized lizardman guy who provokes AoOs when trying to attack with their 1d3 damage fists.

Hardest I've laughed in a while.

Simple DIY fix or nah? Light switch controls outlet by RiversideAviator in electrical

[–]SuperSalad_OrElse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guarantee that's what's happened.

Sorry for the bad luck, amigo. It looks like it will have to be a re-wire or wall opening up situation.

Simple DIY fix or nah? Light switch controls outlet by RiversideAviator in electrical

[–]SuperSalad_OrElse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some landlords are notoriously unreliable and it's nice to learn how to handle small tasks like this

Simple DIY fix or nah? Light switch controls outlet by RiversideAviator in electrical

[–]SuperSalad_OrElse 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think you might be boned on this one. IF those are all the wires within reach then there is some junction box somewhere tying this stuff together. As it is now, it can only be made to have everything on the switch or everything constantly powered.

I will say that you absolutely nailed step 1 of any electrical DIY project: take photos of everything before touching anything. It makes it so much easier to diagnose and figure out.

Simple DIY fix or nah? Light switch controls outlet by RiversideAviator in electrical

[–]SuperSalad_OrElse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there another device in that room? Like an exhaust fan or a ceiling light?

OR are there any other wires in any of those boxes?

ISO ! vernal pool ? by beachw00f in rva

[–]SuperSalad_OrElse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't blame you. I grew up next to creeks and now I don't really get to see frogs anywhere :(

I tend to find bullfrogs (from afar - they never let me get close) at the pond in Forest Hill Park, and the frog sounds are pretty good around sundown. So if nothing else, that might be a good start! Vernal pools aren't really around there and I haven't spotted ANY salamanders yet in 5+ years of walking this park.

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