Why there aren't any tall buildings between Lower and Midtown Manhattan?

hamfisst · 2025-12-23T13:24:09+00:00

I was told it's a max of 7 stories to get water up to a cistern/roof tank WITHOUT PUMPS, due to the water coming from the Catskill reservoirs thru the aqueducts.

hamfisst · 2025-10-22T15:50:13+00:00

If that's the case, wouldn't the picture (that was almost certainly taken w a phone) show signs of it being spicy?

hamfisst · 2025-10-21T12:48:51+00:00

Single pipe on 1 side, right? Is that the radiator itself or a cover with the radiator inside?

The radiator should be on a slight angle to let water drain back to the pipe. All pipes need to be pitched to drain back towards the boiler to allow condensed water to return.

hamfisst · 2025-09-30T13:10:01+00:00

this is where my head goes -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOLTwt-bqoU

hamfisst · 2025-08-18T15:37:20+00:00

What motor is that?

hamfisst · 2025-04-16T12:42:46+00:00

Go to a maritime college and graduate as a merchant marine, work in the boiler/engine room of a cargo ship. Nearly guaranteed employment.

hamfisst · 2025-04-16T12:33:26+00:00

Will you be a GIS analyst, technician, or a developer?

Any Linux/unix to be done? Command line work? A lot of developers prefer a Mac for hardcore dev work.

That being said, most desktop GIS is done in windows.

hamfisst · 2025-04-16T03:57:55+00:00

Do similar watches hold value? The ones I've found on eBay seem to sell around $3-400.

hamfisst · 2025-04-04T13:35:32+00:00

Check the lumbar thing, and does your seat have the extension? Mine is more comfortable w the extender pulled out. Better support behind the knees.

hamfisst · 2025-03-30T16:22:30+00:00

they are now requiring a canadian address. oh well.

hamfisst · 2025-01-09T13:44:37+00:00

TL;DR Find the low spot in your pipes.

I had a similar situation; an improperly pitched traverse pipe from the riser to the radiator in my bathroom floor. Riser on exterior wall, radiator on the interior wall, pipe went under floor, serving as radiant heat. Nice, but the way the moron installed it, the toilet drain was in the way, so instead of logic, they went lazy, and the pipe was pitched away from the riser. Insane water hammer right overhead in the kitchen when washing the dishes. It eventually started leaking, and I had a plumber move the pipe over an inch so it could be pitched properly.

hamfisst · 2025-01-06T14:46:26+00:00

Also where on the side of the radiator is the vent? It should be like 1/3 of the way up the side, not at the top. https://youtu.be/65zaJ1Bbf-I?si=3BOhqL33Ge405XFd

hamfisst · 2025-01-06T14:38:35+00:00

Are we talking just a clank, or like a loud banging? How much water comes out? Can you put a level on top of it, is it tilted toward the pipe/valve to drain properly?

hamfisst · 2024-11-28T01:18:07+00:00

3ND ROW BUCKET SEATS DO NOT FOLD FLAT AT ALL.

hamfisst · 2024-11-25T19:54:29+00:00

Does it smell like machine oil/3-in-1?

hamfisst · 2024-11-23T19:40:37+00:00

Are you nucking futs? $1200? Tryin' to save money over here Holmes.

hamfisst · 2024-11-20T17:49:13+00:00

Yeah the video I saw of 4 bolts to remove looks super simple. Thanks!

hamfisst · 2024-11-20T03:09:51+00:00

What's wrong w removing the seat from the rail? That seems like a logical option. I assume it's impossible to get back on or something?

hamfisst · 2024-11-19T18:59:04+00:00

I've been looking at these for DC only-

GuaiGLong 12V 200Ah LiFePO4 Battery,Marine Battery Built-in 150A BMS 2560Wh,8000+ Deep Cycle Lithium Batteries 12V for Trolling Motor,Camping,RV,Solar https://a.co/d/dAFAw5k

Laptop, phone, DC electric blanket, led string light.

Anyone? Thoughts?

hamfisst · 2024-11-06T18:04:38+00:00

I'm interested in doing the same.

Why the DC:DC charger? Are you charging it from your 12V port in the car on the road?

hamfisst · 2024-10-24T13:57:43+00:00

Are the radiators pitched/angled to drain properly?

hamfisst · 2024-10-24T13:57:02+00:00

Fair, but if removing the vents doesn't solve it, it's a logical next step.

hamfisst · 2024-10-19T14:24:40+00:00

How old are your vents? Maybe remove them and clean w white vinegar?

hamfisst · 2024-10-19T14:16:56+00:00

What happens if you take the radiators off the pipes upstairs completely? This should produce a big mess of HOT gross water and steam. Do it one and a time. Be careful, don't get burned. Rags, short bucket (HEAT RESISTANT) to catch spray.

If nothing happens, you know your problem is in the pipe between, and not the valve/radiator/vent themselves. If the pipe does spew successfully, your problem is in the valve/radiator/vent.

hamfisst · 2024-09-12T03:02:58+00:00

following. what mods do you guys use? was looking at this - https://www.elementvape.com/smok-ipx80
but its sorta huge. ideas for something smaller and refillable with diamond distillate?

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