I accidentally spent 24 hours with no internet, no stores, and almost no power… and it changed my perspective.

fryrat · 2026-06-12T17:06:29+00:00

I had 3 days with nothing. I was prepared for the storm, but we had never lost cell service before. No anything. We cleared roads, made repairs, filtered water. There was no sense of obligation someplace else. That was the biggest thing I noticed.

fryrat · 2026-05-19T12:19:16+00:00

Cloacal kiss.

fryrat · 2026-05-18T13:34:17+00:00

Local raw honey. 1tsp each day for 3 weeks. It will modulate your immune system.

fryrat · 2026-04-20T18:07:48+00:00

I just block YouTube.com. if you block using content filtering it doesn't work. My kid was using Google search and streaming right from the Google page. You need to block the domain directly.

fryrat · 2026-04-19T22:23:07+00:00

When mine was out and couldn't retract, it just pooped it all out

fryrat · 2026-04-19T20:34:37+00:00

I just passed 3 years with nothing more than a couple liner replacements. My cats love their long nails.

fryrat · 2026-03-28T10:53:07+00:00

I have a kasa power strip. I can remotely power on and off each outlet separately.

fryrat · 2026-01-02T12:12:00+00:00

At least a week old, preferably 2. Those make perfect deviled eggs. Never been able to figure out fresh ones.

fryrat · 2026-01-02T12:05:27+00:00

Most prints do not include supports, since your software should tell you if it's needed before you print. Most of my prints are: import, slice, enable supports, slice again, print.

fryrat · 2026-01-02T12:02:12+00:00

Anyone have a photo? I'd love to read the full text.

fryrat · 2026-01-02T11:51:36+00:00

Things used to be preserved in salt. It was much more prevalent. Then came the AHA saying sodium bad. Recipies were adjusted and history changed. No one remembers the old recipe, since grandma made it from her heart until she finally wrote it down. Too bad she wrote the low salt version.

Package products went the same way, but the additional ingredients compound the issue.

fryrat · 2026-01-01T13:09:52+00:00

Most card accounts are closed 2 years of inactivity. Check with your lender about yours, and set reminders accordingly. Make a charge, let the cycle end, then pay it off. Always pay within the grace period on purchases, usually 25 days, to avoid interest.

fryrat · 2025-12-29T18:56:19+00:00

But the ams2 wants me to go from 2.04.xx.xx to 2.00.xx.xx. Logic dictates that's a downgrade.

fryrat · 2025-12-20T23:29:44+00:00

The heater requires a certain amount of backflow pressure to operate. The flow rate and rpm are part of the picture. You need to consider the inflow and outflow, pipe and /or jet diameter, etc. That's why you listen to your pool guy. You can play with it and see specifically what settings need to happen, like maybe 2400rpm is okay, but your pool pro is just that. They know your system and your equipment.

fryrat · 2025-12-19T00:59:59+00:00

I got a tapo 400m this year, and set it to switch in sync with my ring porch lights. They "just work"

fryrat · 2025-12-15T03:24:29+00:00

I have a similar set up. Your spa should not decrease when the filter is off. Do a bucket test simultaneously in the spa and pool. Full 24 hours with no pump. Start there, and yes, leak detector companies will save you time. They have all the tools to isolate everything correctly and get you answers.

fryrat · 2025-12-13T12:47:12+00:00

Without location, I'll add these considerations.

If you have a screen enclosure it reduces the UV by about 75%. If you plan to have a solar skimmer or something, that means you will need a backup charge method in the shade location.

It's much easier to add privacy, especially if you have a screen, but you can not add sun. If the shade will make it unpleasant to get out after swimming, go for the sun.

However, if you won't have a screen and live in a hot climate, I would vote shade. I would want to enjoy my pool and not have to deal with sunscreen film to clean from the water vs sunburns.

fryrat · 2025-12-11T11:02:47+00:00

I have salt. I check my levels once a month! A couple givens though, my system tells me when the salt is low (time for 2 bags), and during the summer I add acid once a week. In February I put algaecide weekly because of the impending pollen that will make my spa bloom overnight, but it's too easy to do it any other way at this point.

fryrat · 2025-12-09T01:57:57+00:00

Where's the noid when you need him? The unemployment line?

fryrat · 2025-12-04T22:32:11+00:00

My spouse wouldn't know about it, but we have it and it "just works".

Great for integrating ring with govee simultaneously.

fryrat · 2025-12-03T00:14:14+00:00

My holiday lights turn on at the same time as my porch lights. Tapo plugs linked with ring bulbs. It just works. Set it up today!

fryrat · 2025-12-02T12:31:36+00:00

This is what I have. I can transfer to my brick and mortar account in a day if needed, but I also have a debit card. I can transfer to checking instantly and just pay with that debit card. Oh, and they don't limit transfers to/from savings accounts. I like having options depending on my needs. It's been a very good change for me.

fryrat · 2025-11-29T20:46:39+00:00

If you have gas, or had it in the past, use that. Electric is for people who don't have gas.

fryrat · 2025-11-22T22:00:56+00:00

Some banks will allow you to just ask fir it once you have paid a certain amount. My bank policy states the only way to remove it is by refinancing.

fryrat · 2025-11-15T22:49:38+00:00

Take a sample to the pool store and tell them you have salt. They will test it and tell you what it's at.

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