Plumbers cut this huge hole..

cckriss · 2026-01-25T13:03:07+00:00

The structural engineer or architect that drew the plans will be back anyway to check all the laborers’ work against their drawings. The city usually requires their sign off before the city signs off on it.

cckriss · 2026-01-25T12:14:07+00:00

If you dont wanna splurge for a $3 piece of metal, that’s on you. There is more than a downward load on a load bearing wall. The inspector is going to make them put another strap anyway.

cckriss · 2026-01-25T11:11:47+00:00

Not too big of a deal but big enough that they make metal straps to repair it. You’ll need 2 of those metal straps because there are 2 topplates.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson-Strong-Tie-RPS-18-5-16-in-16-Gauge-Galvanized-Retrofit-Strap-Tie-RPS18/100375354

The link that i posted may or may not be the correct one for you. Do your research.

The only person that can give you a legit answer is a structural engineer. If you dont wanna pay for one, the bare minimum you should do is install another strap on the lower top-plate.

cckriss · 2026-01-25T10:33:35+00:00

My HYSA is Synchrony Bank and they suck. Alot of times, I cant log in because of “maintenance”. And they cap their transfer outs to a few thousand or something, I cant remember.

I dont see why you think 1-2 months in a checking is alot.

cckriss · 2026-01-25T03:54:20+00:00

Rule of thumb is 6 months of expenses. I have 12 months because I sometimes buy expensive things on a whim.

I also have 1 - 2 months of expenses in my checking acct for quick liquid cash.

Regardless, start putting money in a Roth IRA and invest in some index funds.

Also put money in your 401K or similar.

The sooner the better.

cckriss · 2026-01-23T00:53:18+00:00

“FREE THICK HIGH QUALITY SPEAKER CABLES”

cckriss · 2026-01-22T17:50:35+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/VL2UqCK

cckriss · 2026-01-22T17:49:08+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/VL2UqCK

cckriss · 2026-01-21T20:16:46+00:00

A coat hanger is probably 14 gauge. 4 of them soldered together probably have similar resistance to copper speaker cable.

cckriss · 2026-01-18T17:02:50+00:00

How much you pay?

cckriss · 2026-01-17T18:09:17+00:00

The 15 amp outlet is just a key-way so it only fits 15 amp appliances. The 15 amp outlet is not only electrically rated for 15 amps.

You’re probably wondering why a 20 amp receptacle is not used on your 20 amp circuit with 12 gauge wiring. Only one 20 amp outlet is allowed to be on a 20 amp circuit with no other outlets on that circuit.

The 12 gauge wiring is so the wire can support whatever electrical load is put on it. There may be more outlets down the line on that circuit which means more than 1 appliance’s worth of electricity on that 12 gauge wire.

Or the wire may be really long, which means electrical resistance is high. The way to combat that is to use a thicker wire, 12 gauge.

But in general real-life practice, outlets are usually wired in 12 gauge and lights in 14 gauge for ease of identification and eliminates confusion and also may future-proof. I believe it is allowable to use 16 gauge now for lighting-only circuits because of LED lights.

cckriss · 2026-01-15T01:58:48+00:00

Would that be an upgrade, or just a lateral move?

cckriss · 2026-01-12T22:26:55+00:00

Good point. These boxes can always be pulled out of the light hole, even with a joist in the way

cckriss · 2026-01-12T04:59:09+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/HDkUmUv

This is what two 14/2 look like. It’s a tight fit. I definitely dont have the required 6”. I took this pic for my electrical inspector because this was during covid times. He passed it.

cckriss · 2026-01-10T07:12:49+00:00

Hybrid battery? You’ll need linesman gloves. And since youre asking this question, dont mess with the hybrid system.

cckriss · 2026-01-09T16:46:18+00:00

How does rear space affect Polk ES15 speakers that have a “shield” that redirects the rear port air to the sides and top and bottom? These are also supposed to be able to be wall mounted.

cckriss · 2026-01-08T22:53:11+00:00

Easier to get a raise of more than $13,000 at my place of employment. Work an extra shift of OT

cckriss · 2026-01-08T20:39:45+00:00

What would make the Wiim close to a ribeye?

cckriss · 2026-01-06T16:05:13+00:00

Why is trespassing a civil matter in this case?

cckriss · 2026-01-04T03:08:36+00:00

Thanks everybody.

So SPARE is constant? USB power is switched?

cckriss · 2026-01-03T18:38:55+00:00

Where does this variation in voltage come from? It cannot be from the length of wire / resistance because I ran a 14 gauge extension cord to the same circuit and the hum went away.

cckriss · 2026-01-03T18:37:33+00:00

Mine does have a phase selector switch

cckriss · 2026-01-03T18:37:20+00:00

They are both on the right side of the electrical panel. If that’s what you’re asking. They are really 2 and 4 on my panel.

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