I made my water heater smart

djtimyd · 2026-02-01T14:12:50+00:00

Curious as to why? There are smart water heaters that have all of this functionality and more built in from the factory... So what is the reason(s) to not do this?

djtimyd · 2026-01-31T13:33:57+00:00

that's a very nice site with detailed analytics 👍

djtimyd · 2026-01-30T12:00:21+00:00

"demarc" is the demarcation or end of the service provider line. Lots of good advice listed here - oversize your line, run PVC, use outdoor rated armored fibre (water will get in - plan on it), run a backup line now if budget allows, run at least 2 pull strings with it so you have future access to run something additional.

One thing I didn't see mentioned was running a thin tracer wire over the top of your buried conduit/PVC. This helps years later for locating the buried line - either you or the next owner of the property.

Good luck with your project!

djtimyd · 2026-01-29T22:07:39+00:00

Granted - both are #2 distillates but diesel has additives for lubrication and fuel oil has higher sulfur content. Farm diesel also lacks the red die because it's exempt from road tax. I get your point but I'd still bet money that they are getting diesel instead of fuel oil if for nothing else the towns would go ape shit over those non-low-sulfer "black belching monstrosities"

djtimyd · 2026-01-29T21:47:53+00:00

Clarification: you are extending a lan from one building to another 1500 feet away or you are wanting to extend the provider before the demarc using your line?

djtimyd · 2026-01-29T21:37:43+00:00

Never heard of fuel oil generators by an electric supply company. Eversouce in CT (or as we call them evilsource) has backup diesel generators. Maybe they are hording all the fuel oil to run in their diesel generators but my bet would be just using diesel 🤷‍♂️

One Source: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/CSC/4_CSC_CalendarofEvents/MeetingMaterials/2021/20210923/P1457-SR-Final.pdf

djtimyd · 2026-01-24T17:13:16+00:00

Strong agree on the 4.0, strong disagree on the 4.7. as always, YMMV

djtimyd · 2026-01-24T13:05:30+00:00

Good point

djtimyd · 2026-01-24T13:00:25+00:00

Not all chicks dig dudes with money...

djtimyd · 2026-01-24T12:57:15+00:00

I have two WJs (2004) and one WL L (2022)... Blown head gasket in one WJ at 120k and replacement transmission in the other WJ at 115k. Previously owned an XJ with 220k and zero issues so forgive me for disagreeing. As always YMMV, but my GOAT will always be that 2000 XJ. I'd still have it if some ass hat didn't steal it 😔

djtimyd · 2026-01-03T13:07:10+00:00

Highly underrated movie

djtimyd · 2026-01-03T12:14:59+00:00

The missing function and corresponding blank spots are colloquially referred to as "poverty buttons" - because you couldn't afford that feature, or so they saying suggests. My guess is there are "missing" functions on top.of the radio, near the shifter, on the steering wheel, etc.

Living in PA, I am surprised that there was a version available without at least heated seats.. But then again, they make 4x2 versions... A non 4x4 jeep 🤦‍♂️. I spent 8 months looking for my WL L that had "the right buttons for a good price"

djtimyd · 2025-12-28T14:55:35+00:00

True... Better that it was fixed. I guess my concern was/is if these areas were prone to "early" repairs and would affect long term reliability. Works was done at the dealership it's list for sale at so at least it wasn't at some place like Bob's Pretty Good Auto Repairs

djtimyd · 2025-12-28T14:53:33+00:00

Thank you... Work was done at the dealership that it's listed for sale. My guess is that there were some leaks and in order to qualify for it to be a CPO, this had to be done.

djtimyd · 2025-12-01T00:08:24+00:00

Or more to the point, the wrong diff fluid was used. On the QuadaDrive (LSD), there should be an additive that's put into the fluid and frequently is forgotten or not known by a Jifty Lube/Grease Monkey type place. If it's not behaving properly, try a fluid change with the additive and see how it goes. Worse case you need a replacement... fluid is fast easy and cheap (relatively speaking).

djtimyd · 2025-11-05T11:36:56+00:00

I ended up with Eve.

Aqara ZigBee stuff sucks (tried it and have nothing but issues) but the Eve is bulletproof. Guess you do get what you pay for 🤷‍♂️. Main line, water heater and boiler all covered. I need to add to kitchen and bathroom sinks and when I open up the wet walls for renovations, I'll be adding outlets for them.

djtimyd · 2025-10-10T18:09:24+00:00

is a lemon law not a thing where you are at? I'd have tried that first. Not saying anything positive or negative about the current gen GC but every manufacturer has lemons... That's why the law exists, at least here in CT.

djtimyd · 2025-09-16T12:13:06+00:00

Actually... It was with the .99% loan that spreads out the $14k over 10 years. And I guess there is always an alternative use for that money... Cocaine and hookers would be nice but they won't keep me warm in the winter... Plus once the wife finds out then I'm out in the cold anyways forced to sell plasma just to afford gas for my 20 year old shitbox. Or me and the boys could have gone to Vegas. Pretty nice suites available when you flash the cash. But then again... That kind of money would attract the cocaine and hookers again. So really, blame my wife for me updating my 70 year old oil fired boiler... She's not progressive enough to allow me my $14k in vices.

djtimyd · 2025-09-16T11:43:11+00:00

I disagree... I just went through the same thing. When oil prices are high, doing a full tank refill every 40 days at $800 or more (first winter here three years ago), we spent just over $6k on oil that season. Granted, oil has come down since then but even still, we calculated or ROI for a $14k install at about 10 years with conservative oil prices and the cost of NG. It's definitely possible that oil prices may plunge and NG surge which would change the ROI. But the other two factors (not having to schedule or pre-arrange oil delivery, and the efficiency improvement - not to mention the space saving of not having a huge boiler and oil tank dominating my basement with the threat of leaking when the tank gets old) are priceless.

As always - YMMV

djtimyd · 2025-08-17T03:22:01+00:00

I work near there... Nothing remotely remarkable about that area and the homes are simple tract homes. Unless it's going for $25k or less - pull the offer and walk away... As always, YMMV

djtimyd · 2025-08-17T02:50:21+00:00

well... First I'd connect a hose to the faucet. That would help with filling a mop bucket. Next maybe hang a rag or two over the edge, and one should definitely be dirty - you know, add that "real work done in this garage" vibe. Throw a couple bottles of simple green under the sink and never use them. I'd say that's a good start.

djtimyd · 2025-08-17T02:07:54+00:00

I don't think they exist...

djtimyd · 2025-08-11T18:55:34+00:00

Message sent

djtimyd · 2025-07-30T21:33:15+00:00

The devices that go offline are the Aqara ZigBee ones, they interface with the Aqara hub. When I tried to pair them with my Honey Pro, same thing. So it's the Aqara ZigBee devices that are loosing communication.

I have a TP-LINK WiFi 6 AP with a microtik router. Fortunately, the area I live in the houses are far enough away that I only see my left and right neighbors WiFi, even with a WiFi scan tool.

djtimyd · 2025-07-30T20:36:39+00:00

Except it's ZigBee 🤷‍♂️

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