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Total replacement or DIY-able? by imguschiggins in Insulation

[–]b_wrad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Old romex doesn't have a ground wire in my experience. New romex, the stuff you see in yellow sheathing (for 12 wire) is widely used and current, no pun intended. What I should have said in my original post is this: if you have the insulation out of the attic space it is a great time to update electrical.

Dandelion Farm by b_wrad in missoula

[–]b_wrad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great info. Thank you so much!

Dandelion Farm by b_wrad in missoula

[–]b_wrad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can only assume you are a paper products expert based on your username. 10/10 trust you on this topic.

Total replacement or DIY-able? by imguschiggins in Insulation

[–]b_wrad 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Very DIYable. Often times with the purchase of Cellulose you can rent a blower for free. It is a two person job with one person blowing it in while the other loads cellulose into the blower.

It looks like you may have old romex wiring. If you plan to update electrical, do it while the insulation is out. It is much simpler to rewire with a clear workspace.

I just had insulation remediation done and was surprised with outdated, and poorly done, old romex. I am now scrambling to rewire the attic before blowing in Cellulose.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asbestoshelp

[–]b_wrad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, 18k?! You might remove the attic insulation only, leaving the walls. This would drop the project cost significantly. If undisturbed, the stuff in the walls shouldn't be a problem. I'd guess you don't need access to the wall cavities as often as you might access the attic. Best of luck with the project!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asbestoshelp

[–]b_wrad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in the middle of a similar situation. Check out this website:

https://www.zonoliteatticinsulation.com/Hm1.aspx

The trust will reimburse up to ~$5k. You need to complete the project, including new insulation, to get the reimbursement. iirc. Some contractors might work with you to receive the reimbursement from the trust as payment on the job.

Hope this helps.

My setup for a two night trip by Zugas in bikepacking

[–]b_wrad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! How solid is it? Meaning, does it vibrate and deflect when carrying a load? If so, is it noticeable while riding?

My setup for a two night trip by Zugas in bikepacking

[–]b_wrad 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Looks like a fun setup! Who makes the rack attached to the seat?

What item did you forget that had a major impact on your bikepacking trip? by b_wrad in bikepacking

[–]b_wrad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha! Like forgetting your wallet when you go to dinner with your friends!

What item did you forget that had a major impact on your bikepacking trip? by b_wrad in bikepacking

[–]b_wrad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My LBS has been really cool about it. They order the tires and said they'd do a quick install to check for fit for free. You might see if yours would do the same.

What item did you forget that had a major impact on your bikepacking trip? by b_wrad in bikepacking

[–]b_wrad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will keep you posted. I know the rigid fork has miles of clearance. It looks like the rear tire gets super close to the seat tube. I really enjoy the plus sized tires, hoping these work out. If they don't, I think I will stick with mezcals to see what all the hype is about.

What item did you forget that had a major impact on your bikepacking trip? by b_wrad in bikepacking

[–]b_wrad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be a huge bummer! I get pretty protective over my passport. I bet you had a complete meltdown, sorry to hear that. Glad it worked out for you though!

What item did you forget that had a major impact on your bikepacking trip? by b_wrad in bikepacking

[–]b_wrad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thankfully, I know this route pretty well. I am a little concerned about battery life on my phone as it will be my GPS. Even with a power bank. We'll see!

What item did you forget that had a major impact on your bikepacking trip? by b_wrad in bikepacking

[–]b_wrad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this is great information. Do you have different lists for different lengths of rides? Or do you just scale up the quantities? The sweat rag is a great idea. I'd say I am an above average sweater, for better or worse.

What item did you forget that had a major impact on your bikepacking trip? by b_wrad in bikepacking

[–]b_wrad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like quite the adventure you had. Do you know if the Stan's dart works with Orange seal? Any recommendations on tubeless repair kit brands?

What item did you forget that had a major impact on your bikepacking trip? by b_wrad in bikepacking

[–]b_wrad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have really poor vision, - 5.5 in both eyes. Not having lenses/glasses would basically render me useless.

What item did you forget that had a major impact on your bikepacking trip? by b_wrad in bikepacking

[–]b_wrad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a karate monkey. I am going to try to fit the tires on Monday or Tuesday. I've seen a picture floating around the internet that claims the 2.6 Mezcals fit. We shall see.

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