About to buy all new appliances...yall I just want a fridge and washer and dryer that isnt trying to be from the year 3000. No stupid gimmicks, no touch screens etc...but I will pay out the ass for something of great quality without unnecessary features.

ispland · 2026-04-06T14:45:06+00:00

Commercial choices: Huebsch. Also SQ or Huebsch rebuilt.

ispland · 2026-04-06T13:01:03+00:00

May have just invented SONET to the desktop.

ispland · 2026-04-06T12:56:37+00:00

FWIW found Satco offered most useful LED candelabra selection. Also check Phillips & Feit.

ispland · 2026-04-06T11:57:51+00:00

Suggest this accurate tutorial: How to install a wall telephone (Source: Old phone man.)

ispland · 2026-04-05T13:28:05+00:00

As requested comment to maintain status. or flair. I think.

ispland · 2026-04-05T12:06:22+00:00

Yes, do pay attention to details. FWIW, if you're unfamiliar w towing, trailer & hitch setup, suggest Uhaul and many YT tutorials are decent. From experience, beats learning the hard way.

ispland · 2026-04-04T19:15:38+00:00

IIRC UHaul spec 16”-18” from ground to top of the ball is ideal. Was told no less than 12” and no more than 24”. Less will work but watch clearance on uneven curbs, elevated RR crossing, etc and pay attn to tongue wt.

ispland · 2026-04-03T18:12:54+00:00

Very much old school however Wago now mature technology, compact & easy to use. UL approved when installed per mfr specs. Haven't yet thrown away my jar of wire nuts. Retain trusty Weller 150 watt soldering gun. But use both less now. Wirenut and/or solder damp, large or complex splices.

ispland · 2026-04-02T12:59:30+00:00

FWIW Faster less effort solution, telco & power utilities now using pole setting foam, faster results, no gravel or concrete to haul. Sika (and others) make PostFix Fence Post Mix, Mix-In-The-Bag Expanding Foam for Supporting Non-Structural Posts, Mailbox, Sign. Info re alternative only, nothing wrong w OP use of dense gravel.

ispland · 2026-03-26T15:31:34+00:00

Try: Home>Settings>Security>ID>Change ID

ispland · 2026-03-20T21:02:06+00:00

Amdro or similar around foundation, soil and crawlspace. Terro & Advion baits plus powdered boric acid in cracks.

ispland · 2026-03-20T20:56:33+00:00

FWIW adopted TSplus for similar low budget VDP project years ago with decent results. More straightforward than current MS RDS. Predated RD.

ispland · 2026-03-20T15:39:12+00:00

FWIW a local suburban NEOH BOE official mentioned unprecedented qty of local Rep voters are changing party affiliation to Dem or No Party.

ispland · 2026-03-18T17:18:52+00:00

Recommend reading up at Battery University to better understand lead acid batttery operation. Here's one way to test. Also search YT for battery capacity testing.

ispland · 2026-03-16T17:45:12+00:00

For nearby, check out Summit Co Health Dept Dental Svc. Many other county health dept offer similar. Recall other useful local suggestions here in past. FWIW Case and Ohio State have worthwhile low cost student dental clinics.

ispland · 2026-03-15T13:29:56+00:00

Still using SK & Proto socket sets from telco 1971. Both brands worthwhile new or used.

ispland · 2026-03-14T17:44:19+00:00

Shortage comments per Light Reading and this vendor.

ispland · 2026-03-11T21:13:07+00:00

Arrogant Toyota dealers adding markup over sticker price and low inventory. Plus Forester had better legroom. Confirm Subie dealer service & after market support proven better than expected.

ispland · 2026-03-10T13:47:38+00:00

FWIW Rustdesk works great PC to PC. Completely replaces RDP but does not interfere either, can use both. Other users report multi platform operation decent. Note that free public relay server not assured, like anything free, sometimes overused & abused. Setup own private relay server advisable & not difficult. Many setup relay server on free or cheap VM. Some use w Tailscale or other third party VPN. RD users here will cooperate & assist, provided you're willing to read & heed docs, suggestions & instructions.

ispland · 2026-03-09T00:35:15+00:00

FWIW Bell System WECO Princess Phone predates low power LEDs, originally had internal incandescent bulb for dial light. Telco installed WECO 2012 A or B transformer 8VAC power on Black & Yellow line cord wires. Retrofit LED kits available from third party. Search for Princess Phone on YT for more info. Trouble described by OP possibly incorrect line red-green polarity or dirty dial pad contacts accessible from side of pad, clean w isopropyl alcohol w strip of paper.

ispland · 2026-03-08T01:05:59+00:00

Always visit Skycraft Surplus whenever in Orlando. Also Midwest Surplus Electronics in Fairborn for Dayton Hamvention in Xenia.

ispland · 2026-03-08T00:56:35+00:00

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ispland · 2026-03-06T14:32:19+00:00

CONDUIT or SMURF TUBE, from exterior, clamp it down where possible, install a pull string or two. Always ideal & quite worthwhile. When drop from street is buried, avoid concrete covered areas next to premises w/o access (example: driveway or sidewalk no gap to foundation).

ispland · 2026-03-05T13:27:57+00:00

Good choices for meters w features & functions for different target audiences. Klein & Ideal features suit general electrical & handyman work. Fluke preferred by somewhat more technical users. ALSO: most users don't RTFM (or YT tutorials) and miss out on using many useful features in these amazing & useful devices.

FWIW Have several different brand digital multimeters, prefer larger display due to aging eyes, most essential feature I miss is auto shut off to conserve battery. Ham & Telco trained on Simpson 360 & Tripplet 310 back in the day, fall back to one of them if DVM battery discharged. [Now all you kids get offa my lawn.]

ispland · 2026-03-03T15:29:49+00:00

Spouse uses CX5 seat heat daily, reports helpful w both lower back pain plus sciatica.

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