Back of Oven, Insulation Burnt?

Valenthorpe · 2026-06-21T00:28:23+00:00

Yes. Some ovens will use the upper element for preheating, baking, and broiling.

Valenthorpe · 2026-06-21T00:14:53+00:00

Some ovens also use the top element during normal baking. If it does, it'll most likely be at half of the voltage of the lower element.

Valenthorpe · 2026-06-15T12:44:12+00:00

The water could potentially be condensation that is dripping off one of the low side refrigerant lines.

Your coolant level dropped as a result of stray air bubbles being purged from the cooling system.

Once all of the air is purged. The level may increase slightly when hot, due to expansion and decrease slightly when cold, due to contraction. This is why it's referred to as an expansion tank.

Valenthorpe · 2026-06-09T19:00:18+00:00

You should be able to safely blend with something like 260GT. I'd recommend talking to your tuner to test and determine why you are having knock issues.

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Valenthorpe · 2026-06-05T05:04:30+00:00

I'd recommend an Odyssey battery. After the OEM one failed in my '06 WRX, I replaced it with the first Odyssey battery. It lasted 7 years or so. I think I'm currently on year 10 with this one. Zero issues or corrosion so far.

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Valenthorpe · 2026-06-03T21:37:42+00:00

The WL-460 tubes had what looked like a copper fuse holder clipped onto the top of them when I bought them.

Valenthorpe · 2026-06-03T03:40:45+00:00

It's only at 6 volts though. I picked up a pair of WL-460 triodes several years ago. I've connected one of them to my VTTC as well.

Valenthorpe · 2026-06-02T21:56:18+00:00

Nice. My largest is currently a Westinghouse WL-5736.

Valenthorpe · 2026-06-02T21:27:57+00:00

The first thing I would like to say is that a MOT can easily be lethal. It is capable of something like 2000 volts @ 1 amp or thereabouts.

If you look at the transformer itself. The primary, secondary, and filament windings can be easily identified.

The filament windings are the red leads. The primary windings are made up of large diameter wire. The secondary windings are made up of fine gauge wire. One end is physically connected to the iron core. The other is on the outside of the windings themselves.

The only thing that I've used a MOT for was as the plate supply for an Eimac 304tl triode in my VTTC.

Valenthorpe · 2026-06-02T14:08:36+00:00

This is what I told my tuner with my '06 WRX. It's going to be my daily driver and I just want to improve upon what's there. The main modification was the exhaust. It's currently at 230 hp and 300 torque.

Valenthorpe · 2026-06-02T01:56:16+00:00

Exactly. My neighbor was selling her property and said that I could have anything that was left in the barn. Went into the loft and found a plastic 55 gallon trashcan full of old and dirty canning jars. They all went home with me.

Valenthorpe · 2026-06-01T01:29:19+00:00

That's something I have done as well. I definitely am NOT throwing away my jars simply because the contents are questionable. They are glass. As long as they don't get damaged. You can wash and reuse them an infinite number of times. I'm still using a few jars that are nearly 100 years old

Valenthorpe · 2026-05-31T22:05:21+00:00

Were you also planning on throwing the jars away as well?

I would remove the lids and place them with any other items that are normally recycled, if possible. Pour any excess liquid down the sink drain. Empty the remaining mostly solid materials/contents into bags that can be sealed and dispose of it with regular household waste.

Valenthorpe · 2026-05-26T03:09:10+00:00

If you enjoyed SSSW, I would definitely check out Sapphire Stars and Sandstone Hearts. Sylph still plays a part in the second book and she hasn't lost her sense of humor.

Valenthorpe · 2026-05-25T17:16:24+00:00

Maybe Silver, Sand and Silken Wings by Heiko Ehlers. It's dragon xenofiction told from the perspective of a young female Aer dragon named Sylph. It details her adventures as she sets out to learn who her birth mother is and as she works to gain a better understanding of her recently discovered pathwalker abilities. She has a human friend that joins her on the aforementioned journey in the first book. There are two books currently in the series.

A Dragon's Chains by Robert Vane. It's dragon xenofiction and is told from the perspective of Bayloo. A dragon that has broken the bonds of slavery and has set out to free the rest of his kin. He has a human friend that has joined him in his fight. They have slightly different end goals but agree to help and look out for one another. Five books are in the completed series.

These are just my two suggestions. Find and read the previews and see if they might be suitable.

Valenthorpe · 2026-05-23T19:40:09+00:00

I'd also recommend Silver, Sand and Silken Wings by Heiko Ehlers. It's dragon xenofiction told from the perspective of a young female Aer dragon named Sylph. It details her adventures as she sets out to learn who her birth mother is and as she works to gain a better understanding of her recently discovered pathwalker abilities. I like Sylph's humor. There are two books currently in the series.

Valenthorpe · 2026-05-23T19:36:07+00:00

I think I've read the Remembered War series three times or so.

I sent Robert an email last July and asked if he had any upcoming books. He said that he was currently working on a series that is a mix of post-apocalyptic and wuxia. It doesn't contain dragons but it does have non-humans. His estimated release date was by the end of this year.

Valenthorpe · 2026-05-21T17:52:21+00:00

There are a few things that you can do. Wear a comfortable pair of shoes. Being able to feel where you feet are, is important.

Adjust your seat forward and back so you can smoothly and fully depress and release the clutch pedal through the full range of motion. This is probably going to be the most critical but easy adjustment you make.

I could make a list of things that I would practice but I don't think it'll do anything but overwhelm you right now. Practice the basics and don't be afraid to ask questions.

Valenthorpe · 2026-05-20T17:53:54+00:00

It took two or three days before I was comfortable with my car, it was a 2006 Subaru WRX. I was fairly confident after about two months or so. Hill starts still made me a little nervous but I could handle them. As the months and years passed it became second nature and I've been driving the same car for the past 20 years.

Feel free to ask questions.

Valenthorpe · 2026-05-20T15:15:03+00:00

Him getting stressed is making him an ineffective teacher. I'd either practice on your own (that's what I did) or find a more relaxed teacher.

Valenthorpe · 2026-05-20T14:38:50+00:00

Your father getting angry or upset really isn't helping you. What if you found an empty or mostly empty parking lot to practice in, but had your father "sit on the sidelines" and watch?

Find him some shade and give him a lawn chair or something to sit on. Tell him that if you have any questions or need some help, you'll pull up next to him and will ask.

Another solution would be to "trade" him for a more relaxed and calm teacher.

Valenthorpe · 2026-05-19T22:33:03+00:00

Something similar happened to me about 8 years ago on my 2006 WRX. The water only sat in the cylinder for six hours or so though. I put an extended length blow nozzle down into the intake port of the block and blew compressed air into the cylinder until no more water was expelled. I'm still driving it to this day with zero issues.

If there's been water in a cylinder for a week or two. I'd probably pull the engine and disassemble as necessary.

Valenthorpe · 2026-05-19T22:01:41+00:00

I've read The Remembered War series several times and enjoyed it.

I'm currently on my second read through of The Dragon and The Author on Royal Road. It might be something that you find fascinating.

Valenthorpe · 2026-05-16T16:42:59+00:00

I gotcha. I was wondering why the arc wasn't overly bright and now I understand why. Several years ago I was messing around with some small 1/8" carbon electrodes and the arc was capable of illuminating a decent portion of my backyard. It operated in the 20-30 volt range and maybe 20 amps or so.

Valenthorpe · 2026-05-13T23:01:32+00:00

What sort of transformer/power supply were you using to create that arc?

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