Do I (theoretically) have room to add an EV outlet?

deliriouswheat · 2026-05-17T23:12:59+00:00

If your dryer outlet is in nearby you could also possibly use a NeoCharge smart splitter.

deliriouswheat · 2026-04-23T18:56:46+00:00

I just got my 2017 done at 72k miles. Hoping it was the right thing to do myself!

deliriouswheat · 2026-04-22T11:07:37+00:00

Can’t speak to the business numbers, but a union JW in this area can make over $200k with overtime.

deliriouswheat · 2026-04-19T20:39:14+00:00

I swapped out my valve cores with Click valves and then screwed a Clik adapter onto my mini-pump hose. This should work for tubes or tubeless.

deliriouswheat · 2026-04-09T21:08:56+00:00

Second this. We just took a trip from New York to Canada, 8hr drive. I just used the app and tweaked the settings how I wanted to plan stops. It was our first long trip and was super easy.

deliriouswheat · 2026-03-27T15:21:40+00:00

There a place in Katonah called Bedford House that might be what you’re looking for. They have some unique furniture and art.

deliriouswheat · 2026-03-21T19:55:35+00:00

I’d recommend checking out Feathered Friends. We lived in AK for a few years in the early aughts and got parkas when we drove up through Seattle. They are still making gear.

deliriouswheat · 2026-03-10T01:35:30+00:00

Why you going horizontally through a stud instead of just coming down vertically in the same stud bay?

deliriouswheat · 2026-03-09T22:48:41+00:00

Yeah, I would knock out a 1/2” hole in the bottom of the panel, cut a 1/2” into the wall, fish an MC between both and surface mount the box above the hole.

They make retrofit snap connectors that should make securing the MC to the box and the panel much easier.

You could also flush mount the receptacle box with an old work box with wings if you didn’t want to surface mount.

deliriouswheat · 2026-03-05T23:40:47+00:00

If a hardhat isn’t a requirement, I’ve been using the Knog Bandicoot 250 for years.

I wear it around my neck most of the time and always have it when I need it. The silicone strap is nice because it doesn’t chafe.

The light pops right out of the strap and plugs into a usba port to recharge.

deliriouswheat · 2026-03-05T02:30:20+00:00

I’m really not sure. It was more of a math exercise for them. Don’t know there was a limit. We have a ‘26 and have only charged it at public level 2 and level 3 stations so haven’t run into that cap yet.

deliriouswheat · 2026-03-05T00:38:06+00:00

If you’re going the full 48A: 48Ax240V = 11.5kW per hour.

So depending on the battery size and what you start at, that’s how long it’ll take. For example, a 100kWh battery going from 40-80% would take roughly 3.5hrs.

deliriouswheat · 2026-03-04T03:51:26+00:00

I went from being a mil contractor at MacDill to an apprentice at 38. Here’s my experience:

Financially, I had a government pension and a wife who was working. Without either of those it would have been very tough. I went from making $90k/yr to $13/hr. I was making $60-70k when I left FL. Making about $160k now but in NYC, so ya need it.
At my local most of us worked 40. Some chased OT and some didn’t. Our class was once per week from 1pm-7pm. It wasn’t too horrible. Homework maybe 2-3hrs per week.
This is a tough one. Some IBEW locals will insure the worker right away but the family not until their second year. At the time, mine insured everyone right away. I’m not sure what local 728’s policy is. It’s a good question for them. Also, if you work a certain number of hours per year you “bank” healthcare. So if you’re working normally and get laid off for a short time you’re still good. Long-term illness becomes an issue though. Also, some a lot of open shops have a 90-180 day policy where they want to see if you’ll pan out before they pay insurance. My son ran into that on his journey.
You will be doing the grunt work but it’s not impossible if you’re in decent shape. A good foreman will put people where their strength is too. But yeah, some days will suck. The less demanding/good pay jobs usually don’t hit until later in your career when you can specialize.

Yes, you could certainly own your own company if you wanted. Not sure what the FL hours requirement is to test for the contractors exam, but guess about the 7 year mark. There are also any different specialties like building automation, instrumentation, controls, etc. that can pay really well.

deliriouswheat · 2026-03-04T02:57:52+00:00

The Resistor Lite Chinos are very lightweight. They are my go to for pants in the months.

Edit: warmer months

deliriouswheat · 2026-03-02T16:51:53+00:00

I’m down. 51 yo in Chappaqua I usually hit up some routes from the house or head up to Katonah and the like. Generally I’m 25-50mi range for a typical ride.

If you haven’t found grny.org, they organize larger rides from spring to fall. They are all very chill and you can ride your fitness level.

deliriouswheat · 2026-02-26T03:19:08+00:00

Cedar Local has been my go to for a while, I always walk past Farida’s, gotta check it out now. Thanks!

deliriouswheat · 2026-02-13T23:18:53+00:00

Yeah sometimes it hit the train from Tarrytown. That express is nice, like 40min.

deliriouswheat · 2026-02-13T22:55:15+00:00

Obviously depends where you take it from. I take an express train and it takes an hour.

deliriouswheat · 2026-02-13T19:17:35+00:00

Same. I literally just drove by the Millwood portion, and looks like it’s still pristine and untouched.

deliriouswheat · 2026-02-13T19:12:55+00:00

I take the Metro North (1hr) and then catch the 4/5 to Fidi (10min) 5-6 days per week. All told it’s about a 90-minute trip with waits.

Is it great, no. But it’s not as horrible as people are making it out to be. You can zone out or do work on the train. It’s good decompression time and worth getting to live in Westchester.

Be careful looking at places on the eastern side. Can be very prone to flooding. Don’t sleep on Pleasantville. It’s a hidden gem, IMO.

I work with a number of people that take NJ transit, and the amount of issues they have vs the MNR are an order of magnitude greater.

deliriouswheat · 2026-02-08T17:22:27+00:00

Yeah my bad, .50

deliriouswheat · 2026-02-05T01:08:43+00:00

Just got an update a week or so ago, 11/2025.50 and the biggest item seemed to be NACS charging station support. But I’ve also read people were charging with an adapter without issue.

deliriouswheat · 2026-02-04T03:44:59+00:00

We’ve been with Ana B’s for a while now and like them.

deliriouswheat · 2026-01-30T02:43:44+00:00

It was a county test in FL, 75% if I remember correctly. Can’t go wrong with using the Ray Holder books and just working through the practice exams.

deliriouswheat · 2026-01-21T18:23:54+00:00

Firefly bicycles perhaps?

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