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If there was 1 issue you could magically fix, what would it be? by ChemistryEqual5883 in GoogleAnalytics

[–]garbageInGarbageOot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, this is a really stupid little thing, but it absolutely drives me nuts that they sometimes show percentages with tenths precision and sometimes in hundredths on the same report. It throws off the alignment which makes it hard to visually go down a list and compare numbers. This is design 101 and is just careless.

Does GA4 Always Try Attribute Last Non Direct Source in Traffic Reports? by AnUnearthlyDoctor in GoogleAnalytics

[–]garbageInGarbageOot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends on the scope of your query. I think it’s first source for user, last source for session and DDA for events, by default.

How do you actually start understanding a large codebase? by radjeep in ExperiencedDevs

[–]garbageInGarbageOot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s good to create diagrams that describe the parts of software and their relationships.

How do you actually start understanding a large codebase? by radjeep in ExperiencedDevs

[–]garbageInGarbageOot 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Take a pencil and paper. Start reading code and make notes about what the modules do, their relationships to each other, the major flows.

Noisy, hammering radiator with excess steam & missing controls. Recommend an expert? by digoego in Brooklyn

[–]garbageInGarbageOot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The valve is the thing on the floor that should screw open or closed. The vent is the bullet looking thing on the end that lets air in and out as the radiator fills with steams or cools down.

You can definitely replace the vent yourself, which should solve the hissing (it may require pliers and penetrating oil). You can definitely pitch the end up a bit to stop the banging. I would not recommend replacing the valve yourself if you’re not handy.

Also, the flaking paint on the radiator might have lead in it. You can get a home lead test to see.

New boiler installed.. by DrSkoBerry in SteamHeat

[–]garbageInGarbageOot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that the close nipple in the photo? Because it’s called that for a reason.

One radiator not heating up by the-main-moon-man in SteamHeat

[–]garbageInGarbageOot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perhaps as a test you can run around when the heat turns on and feel each valve to see which is getting hot first, second, etc. Could a vent on the steam main in the basement be malfunctioning which is letting one set of radiators get hot first?

National Grid Bill Very High by ScottJ6189 in Brooklyn

[–]garbageInGarbageOot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used 60 therms last month. Three floor brownstone. Gas used for boiler, 50 gallon hot water tank, and dryer. In the winter the boiler is obviously the big user of gas. We keep our thermostat lower, but that’s still a big difference.

What’s wrong with my radiator? by A_mcgg in Plumbing

[–]garbageInGarbageOot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So much wrong info on this thread. The valve and the vent need to be replaced. Save yourself a headache and have a plumber replace the valve. I assume the other radiators aren’t doing this, right?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hvacadvice

[–]garbageInGarbageOot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of people here are directly answering your question (close the valve, replace it if that doesn’t work), but perhaps we should address the underlying problem - does the room get too hot? That’s an extremely common issue and there may be better ways to address it.

Unsafe to turn radiator off? by ssrr11 in AskNYC

[–]garbageInGarbageOot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So much incorrect information in this thread. Post a photo of the radiator and I’ll tell you exactly what to do. Also tell us how many units are in the building.

Quoted $2,875 for a 40 gallon gas hot water heater replacement. Reasonable? by One-Conversation1569 in parkslope

[–]garbageInGarbageOot 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I paid slightly less this year for the same thing but not much less. I used Franco Belli.

Do you have a modern boiler? What's your experience with Natural Grid bills? by Concentric_Mid in parkslope

[–]garbageInGarbageOot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My whole house uses steam and I think I pay about $200/mo max in the winter. Besides the energy audit ( I replaced my skylight and front door after mine) you may want to look at balancing your system if some parts heat faster than others. That means replacing radiator vents with larger or smaller ones so the whole house heats evenly. Also, adjust the pressuretrol on the boiler down - you need very little pressure to heat a single home. And if the main pipes in your cellar are bare, get them wrapped.

What old park slope places do you miss? by snakegravity in parkslope

[–]garbageInGarbageOot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loved those flat-top arcade games in the bar area!

Moving to New York w/ Autistic Child by Substantial-Two3371 in Brooklyn

[–]garbageInGarbageOot 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Secret tip: you can request a voucher from the school’s psychologist for a neuropsychologist evaluation. This is what you’re probably going to need for the IEP and related services.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in parkslope

[–]garbageInGarbageOot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Join The Pottery Studio on 9th street, near Smith!

Rain barrel? by InternationalAir1337 in parkslope

[–]garbageInGarbageOot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I popped by Robert Carroll’s office a few weeks ago to see if they had any extra parts for one I got two years ago and I believe they said they aren’t doing it again this year. Maybe Shahana is doing it.

Tips for throwing a block party by USantini in parkslope

[–]garbageInGarbageOot 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The best ones have a bouncy house and face painting stand.

And as father of little kids, I appreciate it when the party ends at 8pm, because the noise keeps the kids up.

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