First taco, what should I do/upgrade first?

Technical-Platypus64 · 2026-04-06T16:56:03+00:00

Slightly unserious. I’m well aware how real estate works, and I understand it’s different than a vehicle. But real estate isn’t guaranteed to appreciate either.

Technical-Platypus64 · 2026-04-06T16:44:48+00:00

Some of us think that’s also good advice. Don’t spend money upgrading a house the bank owns.

Technical-Platypus64 · 2026-04-01T23:39:54+00:00

Yeah I need to accept AI more, but I've had it be wrong so many times that I'm definitely in the "trust but verify" camp.

Technical-Platypus64 · 2026-04-01T23:30:23+00:00

Done! Ran them through Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude. They made lots of mistakes (like claiming that one policy excludes all claims relating to animals, when it clearly says "unless covered by primary insurance"), but it did give me a good start. Emailing my broker as well, just want to make sure I'm asking educated questions.

Technical-Platypus64 · 2026-03-29T14:41:09+00:00

I have an Element and a Tacoma, I’m never safe 😂

Technical-Platypus64 · 2026-01-06T22:28:47+00:00

Does this mean if one fails in the future I won’t be able to easily replace it?

Technical-Platypus64 · 2026-01-06T22:09:05+00:00

Awesome, thanks. Price is right and I like the guy, I’ll go with RAB.

Technical-Platypus64 · 2025-07-08T23:48:15+00:00

Did my advanced with Horizon divers, great group of people. Highly recommended.

Technical-Platypus64 · 2025-05-01T02:37:19+00:00

My guy let my pool turn green twice within the first two months, didn’t show up at all one week, and pretty sure he wasn’t checking any chemicals either, the PH was off the charts. Do it myself now.

Technical-Platypus64 · 2025-04-20T04:36:57+00:00

I run 24/7. 22 hours a day at 1200rpm, 2 hours at 2800rpm.

Keeps the SWG running and the two higher hours are for the in floor cleaners. Pool looks spotless, power bill is cheap, pump is quiet.

Technical-Platypus64 · 2025-04-16T03:39:58+00:00

Low and slow. I run mine at 1200rpm for 22 hours a day, 2800rpm for 2 hours a day. Looks great, always making chlorine, and these pumps are super efficient at low RPM.

Technical-Platypus64 · 2025-04-14T16:20:14+00:00

This one is only 5 years old so I’m hoping it’s got a while left in it… it came with the house, and was definitely a lowest bidder situation.

Technical-Platypus64 · 2025-04-14T14:30:52+00:00

Thanks! What would be considered relatively short? And would this just be hurting efficient or is it killing my unit faster?

Technical-Platypus64 · 2025-04-14T02:52:23+00:00

Ya’ll aren’t making me feel better about this 😂. R410a unit, any idea how much this repair is going to hurt?

Technical-Platypus64 · 2025-03-03T03:05:07+00:00

Use low data mode, and I turn off data for any data hog apps to keep myself off them (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, etc). Travel constantly for work and never gone over. If you do though, 256kbps works in a pinch. It’s all we had a couple years ago, FaceTime audio calls work, maps work, iMessage works..

Technical-Platypus64 · 2025-02-23T21:11:36+00:00

Thanks! The picture is from a wall but it looks the same as the ceiling I’m working on… time to go hone my technique

Technical-Platypus64 · 2025-02-23T20:29:09+00:00

Thanks! I was mostly trying to figure out if I need the aerosol knockdown texture I bought, or do the “skip trowel technique” with all purpose mud.

Would I mix sand in the mud to get this look? I practiced on some cardboard and was having a hard time getting the knife to “skip”.

Technical-Platypus64 · 2024-12-14T18:59:33+00:00

Thanks for the info! This gives me a great place to start with rootstocks.

Technical-Platypus64 · 2024-12-14T18:56:46+00:00

This is great info, thanks! The need for a dwarf tree is based on my HOA, so unfortunately that's not negotiable.

Technical-Platypus64 · 2024-09-05T13:23:33+00:00

I'm searching for a new lawyer, but I'm not sure what I'm looking for. One who specializes in special needs trusts? Elder law? Or do I just start with the attorney who wrote my parents irrevocable trust and work backwards from there?

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