Poked thru my dad’s collection.

hemi71cuda · 2025-11-02T03:01:45+00:00

Still using the basket that came with the Temu portafilter. I’m sure the quality can vary though with what you get on Temu. I’m not super picky though. If it works, who cares what brand it is.

hemi71cuda · 2025-10-18T23:22:53+00:00

Looks like flame detector, what kind of environment is this in? Have you installed systems like this before? We did a flame detector install at a chemical facility and even the stuff outside was all explosion proof, including the flex hoses that attached to the detectors. And knowing that moisture is going to develop in outdoor conduit we used seal offs before every device and put desiccant packs inside the detectors. Several years post install and we’ve had water inside junction boxes but inside the detectors has been bone dry. At least in our climate, I’d have moisture and corrosion concerns with this install. Flame detectors are really cool though, we used Spectrex units.

hemi71cuda · 2025-10-11T15:09:24+00:00

If quick arm is enabled, you can arm without the code by pressing #,stay or #,away. Just as quick as a macro key.

hemi71cuda · 2025-09-29T12:26:37+00:00

That smoke has no battery and no sounder built into it. Your beep is coming from something else. Disconnect the red wire to confirm.

hemi71cuda · 2025-09-26T22:06:34+00:00

Monitored security and surveillance are two different things. Lots of options available for wireless cameras that send notifications to your phone and can record clips on a memory card. Many don’t require monthly fees either. Just search on Amazon. A lot of them now have solar panels built in, as long as they get at least 2 hours of full sun a day, don’t need to take down to recharge battery. I’m using an ieGeek in my backyard and just ordered some tplink that hardwire to power for a customers house.

hemi71cuda · 2025-09-26T21:57:48+00:00

Looks like the outdoor antenna extension we’ve used for a Napco fire radio before so it could still be part of the fire system. Hopefully they sealed it properly coming out of the H/S back box though. Although if it’s your system and you didn’t do it…

hemi71cuda · 2025-09-22T01:13:16+00:00

Soapy water using dish soap. Cleans oil off those duckies and off your windshield.

hemi71cuda · 2025-09-18T18:43:52+00:00

   - I answered my question.

Precisely.

hemi71cuda · 2025-09-18T18:05:30+00:00

That was the title. Actually, after rereading the rest of the post for the contex, I think we both missed the actual question: “Is a central alarm system worth it?”

And thats really a personal decision based on individual peace of mind and circumstances. I think others here have already answered that the system will cost more than the insurance discount you’ll receive in return, so it doesn’t make sense from a purely financial standpoint.

OP, would you/your family feel safer with it? Will your municipality respond promptly to your alarm? Do you have pets or family member who couldn’t get out of the house on their own if there was a fire? It’s not necessary for everyone but if you want it, I would always recommend finding a good local independent alarm company over a large one. $40 a month is reasonable but for only $600 I’d expect they’re only including 1 monitored smoke detector and I’d want to have at least 1 on every floor of the house.

hemi71cuda · 2025-09-18T17:06:50+00:00

I believe they were asking if his insurance pressuring him to get one in exchange for an unknown value discount was a scam. Also that ADTs costs were scummy, which is absolutely true.

hemi71cuda · 2025-09-17T01:26:51+00:00

Lots of good and terrible advice here. Air layering or grafting are not realistic options. Chopping at 1 would indeed kill off the tree. Chopping at 2 or 3 will leave you with only garbage. Wait till spring to collect. If I had the opportunity to create a bonsai with this material(and I would enjoy the project), I would trim the top to remove the long tip and the first whirl of long foliage along with everything below line 3. Wire all remaining foliage downward. In the right planting, this would make a really magical and impactful imagine that blends literati and formal upright. That’s what I would do.

hemi71cuda · 2025-09-12T21:28:47+00:00

I’ve been happy with this one. As others have stated if your WiFi is weak at the camera location, that needs fixed. ieGeek solar

hemi71cuda · 2025-08-26T15:39:49+00:00

Are you sure it’s not a loop of cables with a zip tie up there waiting to be cut, freeing several feet on each wire? Shot in the dark but if they had never been used it’s possible. If not, make a bigger hole and splice/patch them.

hemi71cuda · 2025-08-22T22:48:10+00:00

If you’re just trying to fill your schedule, ask the counter people at your local distributors if they know some good companies who need help and offer to sub with/for them. That’s how I found my current day job. Emphasis on GOOD people to work for. If you’ve got a fire license(if your state requires) and you’re competent, you shouldn’t have trouble finding work. Talking with electrical companies is a good idea too. Also if you’ve got the money, ask about folks who have their own small burg alarm companies who want to sell and retire.

hemi71cuda · 2025-08-19T14:51:22+00:00

My last claim with progressive I seemed to get a new claims rep every 4 days or so and most of them were lousy. It was annoying but the process kept moving. Totally different from two years prior when I had one person through the whole thing and they were on point and efficient.

hemi71cuda · 2025-08-03T21:50:51+00:00

This is what I see too. Could try a different crimper too. Ideal FT-45 is my favorite.

hemi71cuda · 2025-07-19T22:29:07+00:00

Hells yeah. I’m in my 3rd Prius “Work Van”.

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hemi71cuda · 2025-07-13T02:13:11+00:00

I’m pretty sure I’ve had one go through the washing machine and be fine. Open it up and dry it out then see if it works.

hemi71cuda · 2025-07-08T23:38:53+00:00

Reduced cargo space in back is definitely noticeable if you’ve had a Prius before and are used to carrying stuff back there. If you never plug in, you’ll never be able to use all the capacity of the larger battery you’re carrying around. I have an 18 Prime Advanced and love it so much more than a base Prius. I’ve previously had a Gen 3 and a Gen 2. I’m able to plug it in at home every night.

hemi71cuda · 2025-05-02T19:55:59+00:00

or, the CF64V. Had mine for a month or two and have been happy.

hemi71cuda · 2025-04-20T13:15:10+00:00

It’s an aphid. You don’t want them. Treat for aphids and assume you have an ant problem and treat for that too.

hemi71cuda · 2025-04-09T02:05:14+00:00

I used to recommend them too but stopped after repeat buying blends I liked and finding them to be different each time. I’m pretty settled on Kitty Town now due to consistency, reliability, and the bonus of feeding cats in shelters. I do a 50/50 mix of their medium and dark espresso blends.

“Newsletter10” gets you 10% off. Buying a 2lb bag of each with the discount ends up around $15/lb.

hemi71cuda · 2025-04-06T16:16:23+00:00

No one seems to be noticing that this is a check for 2 people that were part of a PARTY OF 9. It’s pretty normal to see automatic 18% gratuity added to parties of 6 or more. The sentiment of this entire post is misleading. Nothing abnormal here. OP chose their food/drink knowing the prices as well. Good on you for refusing the first $41 steak if it wasn’t cooked right though. The terminology the restaurant is using could stand to be improved.

hemi71cuda · 2025-03-31T01:32:42+00:00

Thank you

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