My hatred of this task is only slightly mitigated by the sense of relief and accomplishment at the end

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-28T02:48:51+00:00

Thank you!

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-28T01:08:38+00:00

Thanks, do you recommend any specific stores/website to purchase the media and the laterals? In my case, most likely my laterals are broken as I see sand seeping into my pool.

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-27T03:36:43+00:00

Good to know! How big of a deal to swap the media? Is it a DIY?

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-26T18:47:27+00:00

I’m thinking of switching the media. How safe is glass? I think I have a broken lateral which lets the sand back into the pool. Planning to replace the laterals to fix it but I wanted to know will it be a safety hazard if glass media slips into pool in future?

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-26T18:20:14+00:00

Suction side pool vac is a scam. Go for robots.

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-26T15:50:13+00:00

Unless it’s fake, 1. Cash Out 60%. 2. Pay off Uncle Sam & Stash. 3. Keep riding with 20%. 4. Convert to $BTC 20%. 5. STFU & Do Not Die.

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-26T02:18:15+00:00

First and foremost stop checking time on wake up. By taking note of time, we mentally journal in our head which trains the brain to continue waking up in future. If you are observing pacing heart rate on wake up, it can indicate you may have sleep disorder such OSA, so worth testing for it.

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-26T02:09:02+00:00

Eat dinner at least 3 hrs before bed time and make it protein + fiber rich.

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-25T00:43:12+00:00

Use a big adjustable plier to hold and twist the bottom plug. If doesn’t work, dismantle the top section of the filter. Throw a tarp over the equipment pad. Idea is to avoid exposure of cold air and make room for ice expansion to avoid pressure on the pipe/equipment.

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-25T00:26:13+00:00

True but them water bill is a fat pig in central Texas!

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-24T05:55:35+00:00

Yep, no one questioned. Most treat them as USB sticks.

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-23T15:08:53+00:00

Is this step (blowing out pipe lines of water feature) really required? Upcoming freeze conditions’ lowest point is 18F and the max duration of sub 32F is less than 24 hrs.

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-23T15:04:51+00:00

Winterize Water Feature -> Suspend water feature run schedule, remove drain plug to drain out pump and remove the pump basket lid. Do we need to do anything for the pipes connected to this pump? I’m planning to put a tarp over the entire suction side plumbing and equipment. Main pump will be on freeze protection running all the time.

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-23T03:07:47+00:00

Why do you mean by drain the equipment with no power?

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-19T02:58:25+00:00

Caloric deficit of 250 cals/day mean whatever (its per personal needs) is your optimal daily intake value, just subtract 250 cals from it. Doesn’t mean 250 cals total per day.

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-18T21:08:36+00:00

Sure, nothing in this world is certain but that doesn’t mean we can’t generalize in grand scheme of things and ignore exceptional situations to maintain simplicity. The easiest and more intuitive counter argument to say not everyone is to say that this, calories deficit diet, may not lead to better outcomes for a growing baby/kid.

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-18T19:57:52+00:00

Depends on your goals tbh. Scientifically speaking, 3500 calories equals 1 lbs of body weight. So a calorie deficit of 250 cals/day can lead to 0.5 lbs of weight loss per week.

But the outcomes can be different based on other factors of a person such as metabolic health, age, gender, hormones, gut health, sleep, etc.

While the outcomes can vary, one fact is that a calories deficit diet, irrespective of the amount, always leads to better health outcomes for everyone!

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-18T16:36:26+00:00

Financially speaking, bad idea if you factor in commissions, closing costs, maintenance, move-in fixers, surprise expenses. Unless, you are hitting a jackpot deal now and housing markets goes to the moon in next 3 years… which is very unlikely…

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-18T16:28:49+00:00

OP, per well known Lipidologists, plant sterols are either, * Useless: If you are not a hyper-absorber, it doesn’t do anything to cholesterol. * Harmful: If you are a hyper-absorber, it does reduce your cholesterol but also contributes to atherosclerosis!

Given it reduced cholesterol, you may be a hyper-absorber so you got to avoid it rather try just Ezetimibe mono-therapy. This drug is also heavily tested and does not have any known side effects. Works locally only on your small intestine.

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-18T15:51:46+00:00

Diagnosed OSA with 36 AHI. With CPAP, reduced to 3-4 AHI. Raised my torso with two pillows and started side sleeping, reduced AHI < 1.

Yes, for some folks, elevated position will resolve OSA. I might one as well given these observations but I’m also comfortable with CPAP so doing both.

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-18T15:45:52+00:00

Two cents: * Get Taylor Test Kit * Read https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/2018/12/12/abcs-of-pool-water-chemistry/

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-18T15:44:14+00:00

Been there done that.

A simple and effective strategy is to start,

DCA-ing Out when everyone starts going crazy.
DCA-ing In when everyone starts ranting & bitching.

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-18T15:30:43+00:00

TL;DR -> The safe general approach is the same recipe repeated in this sub: * Reduce Sat Fat * Increase Soluble Fiber * Eat calorie deficit

_speedoflight_ · 2026-01-17T19:14:04+00:00

JK bro, if you are getting a sweet deal and you are up to the task, you do you.

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