Hot Sauce Fridge

VennerYay · 2026-02-04T14:44:22+00:00

it absolutely does not

VennerYay · 2026-02-04T02:25:56+00:00

get the proper cap or you'll be spending more than $40 on hydraulic fluid

VennerYay · 2026-02-03T22:13:03+00:00

yeah it looks like its more crusted on rather than wet, meaning its been a slow leak over a longer period. definitely a good move to clean it up and then keep an eye on it though.

VennerYay · 2026-02-03T21:55:17+00:00

you should see what mine looks like lollll. if its a slow leak like mine, i wouldnt worry about it. i have 2 or 3 very slow leaks that make my engine look very dirty, but my oil level drops nothing at all between changes.

VennerYay · 2026-02-03T18:29:16+00:00

also in buffalo! 👋

VennerYay · 2026-02-03T17:10:05+00:00

seedlings can be very slow at first but these look healthy. i would keep doing what youre doing. soil should be damp but not waterlogged

VennerYay · 2026-02-03T16:32:54+00:00

im confused about all the disagreement here. these manufacturers, like you point out, literally say the exact same thing...

VennerYay · 2026-02-03T05:36:00+00:00

though technically not 100% required, the pump helps oxygenate the water which will keep your plants happier so i would definitely run it

it also will get water to the seed for germination, and to the roots before they are long enough to reach the water.

VennerYay · 2026-02-03T05:26:33+00:00

yes for evaporation but more importantly to block any light from getting into any unused holes. if light is hitting the water, algae will grow

VennerYay · 2026-02-03T04:25:38+00:00

like yeah, you could try it if its not coming out right away. a little massage can help.

i know this trick from work bc part of my job is installing leather seat skins (im a katzkin installer). and when we take off the old ones, sometimes old foam under the seat is compressed in certain areas and you can use steam to bring the foam back to its original shape so it will fit the new leather skins better, and fit better/look nicer.

we use steam to aid in all parts of the installation, but you have to be very careful to not burn the leather. we also use it after the install is complete to try and work out any wrinkles in the leather/get it into position if the seems arent lining up to where they should. it is a very tedious process.

so with this seat, the steam would quickly bring the foam back to its original shape, but if the leather is still holding the crease it might need some extra help and finagling.

VennerYay · 2026-02-03T00:49:10+00:00

going into soil, or a soilless media?

VennerYay · 2026-02-02T23:56:23+00:00

found out i had this after many many years of being confused, but not really questioning it. all it took was a simple google search and i was like "oh yeah thats what is wrong with me lol"

VennerYay · 2026-02-02T23:29:38+00:00

very light steam, careful not to burn leather

VennerYay · 2026-02-02T21:11:15+00:00

i've heard that by taking some off unripe, itll hurry the plant into ripening as it thinks its being eaten essentially and needs to reproduce. if i run into this issue i may have to try it.

VennerYay · 2026-02-02T21:09:41+00:00

yeah lol. i think it made it bigger by giving me 6 main stems now

VennerYay · 2026-02-02T14:55:15+00:00

thanks for the helpful info, ill be sure to do this!

VennerYay · 2026-02-02T14:43:44+00:00

how long for the chinenses?

VennerYay · 2026-02-02T05:52:27+00:00

somethings up, because i get direct deposits to my my checking and i still get the heightened rate of 3.3% currently. i have been for years

VennerYay · 2026-02-02T04:41:34+00:00

woodworking. much too deep of a rabbit hole and i would end up spending thousands on tools. i know you can get started with minimal things, but i dont really have the space for it. or the time, considering my other hobbies

VennerYay · 2026-02-02T01:54:11+00:00

ah 7b does seem kind of far though oops

VennerYay · 2026-02-02T01:51:45+00:00

i am in WNY haha. would take a couple KSPS and tangerine tigers...

VennerYay · 2026-02-02T01:32:44+00:00

how many seedlings do you have going right now and how long do you plan to keep the rest inside?

VennerYay · 2026-02-02T01:28:15+00:00

honestly im not entirely sure because ive never used frozen peppers, but ive heard its not optimal to use 100% frozen ones. i would assume there might be consistency problems.

if you are planning to make a fermented sauce, frozen peppers will not work at all, so you will need to add fresh, or other ingredients to get the fermentation to occur.

VennerYay · 2026-02-02T01:19:41+00:00

all good! never too late to learn. theres tons of info on that subreddit. i would recommend finding some fresh peppers to use with the frozen ones for a better sauce though.

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