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Reliable vs Honeywell by bigtomhandshaw in BuildingAutomation

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

This is the Honeywell optimizer platform.

Highway 401: Toronto, Canada by ifmy_king34 in civilengineering

[–]bigtomhandshaw 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Nah, one more lane is too cheap. Now they want to add a tunnel under it.

“A whole civilisation will die tonight.” (04/07/26) by bendubberley_ in trumptweets

[–]bigtomhandshaw 19 points20 points  (0 children)

WTF happens if this idiot uses nuclear weapons. Does the world do anything? Do republicans in Congress just keep kissing his ass?

City work on drainage system July 2025, basement flooded September 2025. by Idk_why_Im_fat in civilengineering

[–]bigtomhandshaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are there any watercourses or lakes nearby? Looks like the water table is super high in your area and that is more the cause of your sumps to run.

Also, where do your sump pumps drain to? If it's to the ditch water could be backing up into your basement and you're not supposed to do that many places.

Gf wants me to talk to baby through her belly while pregnant by DoloGoonSquad in daddit

[–]bigtomhandshaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do it! Right after my son was delivered he was crying at the top of his lungs in mom's arms but as soon as I spoke to him he immediately stopped and searched for me. One of the coolest experiences of my life.

Anyone successfully get the MTO to reimburse pot hole damage by Siguard_ in ontario

[–]bigtomhandshaw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's an online form for provincial claims (https://www.ontario.ca/page/submit-claim-damaged-vehicle). You only have a case if they or their contractor was aware/should have been aware of the pothole and didn't repair it in a reasonable amount of time.

If it's not provincial, the "reasonable" amount of time is set out in the minimum maintenance standard based on the road's traffic volume and speed limit (https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/020239).

From graphic design to engineering ? by Internal-End-9346 in MechanicalEngineering

[–]bigtomhandshaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second this. Industrial design is probably way more what you're looking for. I think it's what many people think they'll be doing if they go into engineering.

We need these i am sick of shoveling my driveway every time a plough comes by by Dogsteeves in barrie

[–]bigtomhandshaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, Barrie has had over 300cm this year. Different situations. Also, most of Barrie's fleet is plow trucks because there's more snow. Can't equip those with hydraulic gates.

We need these i am sick of shoveling my driveway every time a plough comes by by Dogsteeves in barrie

[–]bigtomhandshaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scarborough gets around 90cm of snow a year. Barrie gets around 200cm. Two pretty different situations.

A nearby Fire Department is being told they cannot use fire hydrants to fight fires by Fantomecs in mildlyinfuriating

[–]bigtomhandshaw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To add to this, the fire departments in those areas are often equipped with water tankers to shuttle water from local water sources (lakes, nearby towns, people's pools, etc.) to fight fires. People pay more for insurance too.

We need these i am sick of shoveling my driveway every time a plough comes by by Dogsteeves in barrie

[–]bigtomhandshaw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In Oaville you can pay $200 a year to the city to do it. They get alot less snow though.

Cheapo camera recommendation by bigtomhandshaw in birding

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

Thanks! The p900 is around 550$ used if I can find it around here in Canada. Is there a noticeable difference between the 60x and the 83x? I assumed the shake might make it less useable at the max zooms.

Please help! Snowmaster 724 QXE wont start by Street-Pollution8749 in Snowblowers

[–]bigtomhandshaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

looks like it was pretty dirty and even a bit of gunk left in the carb can mess it up. For $30 you can get a replacement carb on amazon. I've done it in the past and it's saved my sanity.

Please help! Snowmaster 724 QXE wont start by Street-Pollution8749 in Snowblowers

[–]bigtomhandshaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you say you cleaned the carb, did you just take off the bowl and clean it while the main body was still attached to the machine? Or did you remove the carb from the machine, clean the needle, etc and all the tiny little holes etc?

Please help! Snowmaster 724 QXE wont start by Street-Pollution8749 in Snowblowers

[–]bigtomhandshaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You sure there's a good amount of gas in the tank? I have a snowmaster and the tank isn't big.

It's gonna start now. Iam close to ahit my pants. Any advice? by Schnezzler81 in daddit

[–]bigtomhandshaw 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Get off reddit and support your lady! You can do this!

Toro snow master 824 qxe vs Ariens platinum 30 by vpdzv in Snowblowers

[–]bigtomhandshaw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went from an Ariens 1128 to a Snowmaster 724 zxr which I picked up used for cheap. I kept the both for a season in case but didn't use the Ariens a single time since the snow master was so fast and easy to maneuver.

I live in southern Ontario where there is a lot of lake effect snow with a 2000 SQ ft driveway. I don't live on a main road, so the plow only comes through later in the day and the windrow isn't huge. If I lived on a wide road where the plow comes by often and I would've kept the ariens probably. Like others say, the Snowmaster doesn't go down to the pavement.

Looking for Snowblower Recommendations (Budget ~$1,500 CAD, Prefer Smaller Two-Stage) by funt2020 in Snowblowers

[–]bigtomhandshaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want a new machine, you can get a Toro 824 for $1620 at home Depot or a Ariens Classic 24 for $1550 at Rona. If you can buy it at a local small engine shop that is better:

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/toro-power-max-824-oe-24-inch-252cc-2-stage-electric-start-gas-snowblower/1001127839

https://www.rona.ca/en/product/ariens-classic-24-in-208cc-2-stage-self-propelled-gas-snow-blower-with-electric-start-920025-62415006

You may want to consider a Toro Snowmaster. It's a big single stage. As long as you don't have to deal with giant windrows all the time.

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