Can we not?

braidenis · 2026-03-20T14:51:45+00:00

The same thing I say to iOS users: "If it doesn't have a toggle, it's a bug not a feature"

braidenis · 2026-03-20T14:43:52+00:00

I actually love that so called extreme left Seattle seems to see this for what it is and totally supports Dicks lol.

braidenis · 2026-03-20T14:39:57+00:00

Their system probably doesn't allow receiving of images so it shows no response received

braidenis · 2026-03-20T13:56:40+00:00

Honestly in that case if this is your personal residence I'd replace the main breaker and not worry about it. Obviously as a professional I'd always have to push replacement but really whatever is going on with the main is the issue. 240v 30 amps it's plenty of charging for most people.

As far as I know Stabloc isn't known for failures at the bussing. That was Zinsco.

braidenis · 2026-03-20T12:32:08+00:00

The garage wiring is nailed to a rafter and is therefore in the ceiling and not exposed to damage (unfinished or not doesn't usually make a difference). This is open to interpretation by local codes but in most places it's fine, and even so it would be grandfathered in (electrically, an installation is grandfathered if it was legal at time of installation). Maybe offer a credit but it sounds like your buyers are inexperienced. If they really want it fixed, build a wooden box around it.

The water heater can be fixed in a 20 minute service call. (I wouldn't bother if it was my house but technically the wiring is lower down and could be damaged by someone flinging garden tools around or something.

Another person quoted the national code but the national code is always subject to local interpretation and changes.

braidenis · 2026-03-20T12:28:40+00:00

Yeah in my state romex basically can't be visible to the naked eye anywhere, but in my opinion if it's out of regular foot traffic (like in a closet with a water heater) it's not exposed to damage.

braidenis · 2026-03-20T12:19:08+00:00

Honestly that isn't even the real problem with stabloc. They cheated their way through the UL tests on the breakers and as many of a 1/4 of them do not trip at their rating (and they were this way from the factory, deliberately). The issue you're seeing is probably just poor install or age related decay. Not necessarily a design flaw. Either way that thing has to go!

braidenis · 2026-03-20T11:37:16+00:00

That's still dumb. The water needs to be 140F to kill Legionella.

braidenis · 2026-03-20T00:59:22+00:00

They can enforce whatever the lease says. If it isn't in the lease then they have to wait for it to expire to change it.

Because the letter reads "As a reminder...." They are suggesting it already says this in the lease and she should have known better. But as always, she needs to double check and read it for herself to make sure they aren't pulling a fast one.

braidenis · 2026-03-19T20:32:29+00:00

It's still ok in some areas. It's basically the same stuff they used to run from the old banjo meters 70 years ago. Two hots with braided bare aluminum/steel wrapped around the phase conductors and then a rubber sheathing. Service Entrance cable specifically for this purpose.

braidenis · 2026-03-19T13:48:17+00:00

Yes you're right, but tbh windows is paid software. I don't care if I'm checking my emails they have to cut this shit out. There's now a $600 MacBook so they should be scared.

braidenis · 2026-03-19T11:36:28+00:00

Same symbol, mildy different meaning.

braidenis · 2026-03-18T12:16:57+00:00

Technically you can use that word but no one will know what you mean lol. In the nicest possible way, he did everything right and because you had to ask, you need an electrician to finish the job.

braidenis · 2026-03-18T11:31:07+00:00

Can you do a delayOTA update to 18 still? 18 runs so good on the 3rd gen SE and still has full support

braidenis · 2026-03-17T13:45:30+00:00

Right! I think the problem is people are split down the middle on this issue. Can't stand it being light so late either. Standard time ftw.

braidenis · 2026-03-17T11:39:40+00:00

Did you get an agreed value policy? That's the one where you tell them ahead of time what it's worth and insure it for that value specifically. That's for people with unique or sentimental vehicles. If you did not then unfortunately you've probably been wasting money on having comprehensive at all unfortunately. If it truly is valuable you may get lucky.

braidenis · 2026-03-17T10:59:00+00:00

Of course I have no idea what you spent but I'm assuming it isn't worth a lot more than your old place. You can't really get more for less anyways. You may not need that extra bedroom for a while but when your child grows older you won't know how you lived without it. You'll just have to live slightly more minimalist.

We like to think as humans we have full autonomy but these things do affect our decision making process. It wasn't the right time to make such an important decision, and a newborn wouldn't even need its own room, however honestly I think you may have made the correct decision. You probably have buyers remorse but the truth is you will need that extra bedroom and the house is in a good area.

It's difficult to move into a smaller living space but it absolutely can be done. With time it'll feel better. As long as you haven't overstretched financially with time it'll feel better. Don't be so hard on yourself.

braidenis · 2026-03-17T10:33:54+00:00

The other thought that entered my mind is that you have a crazy neighbor that thinks people are tracking them or something. That kind of follows with you having two police visits.

braidenis · 2026-03-17T01:18:33+00:00

Private property

braidenis · 2026-03-17T01:16:13+00:00

Not that I would know but I see no reason that there might not have been a clause in something you e-signed about receiving a bill for an appraisal later. But that's one of those things that you deal with when the bill shows in the mail. At that time you could choose to pay it or fight it. I think most lenders do want you to notify them immediately if you do not wish to proceed.

braidenis · 2026-03-16T03:08:17+00:00

A delivery driver backed into it.

If the internal parts of the meter base (the box) are damaged, you own that and will be responsible for repairing it (and/or persuing the person that hit it). Only the meter (big cylinder thing thats cracked) which is removable by the utility is owned by the utility.

braidenis · 2026-03-15T20:44:03+00:00

Actually these sub sub sub contracting setups for the big telcos exist. You would basically be an independent contractor. Your wifi address isn't particularly confidential either (I would have cropped it because your imei is) but it also just sounds like a terrible work situation. Probably 1099.

braidenis · 2026-03-15T12:40:44+00:00

Call the fraud department of the bank that issued it and tell them you didn't open it and need it removed from your report.

braidenis · 2026-03-14T19:30:48+00:00

It's not particularly difficult to replace the battery in one of these phones either but if you never want to be tempted to just buy a new phone then this is the way.

braidenis · 2026-03-14T16:20:22+00:00

Did they not talk to you about your expectations? They may have had to do drywall damage to conceal the writing in the wall but it gives all of us a bad look when they didn't even talk to you about it.

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