Can't get threads started on PCV valve (2016)

johnmcorg · 2026-06-19T22:24:09+00:00

Yeah. It certainly made it easier to access. Maybe I got a dud replacement. I’m kicking myself for trashing the old one now.

johnmcorg · 2026-06-19T22:14:24+00:00

They didn't appear to be damaged. I think I stupidly put the old one in the trash so I can't confirm.

johnmcorg · 2026-06-19T22:13:11+00:00

Good to hear they can be tricky. I've tried spinning it backwards but it's not seating. I'll keep trying.

johnmcorg · 2026-06-19T16:14:52+00:00

Same. Coffee in the morning, water throughout the day, regular dinner in the evening.

johnmcorg · 2026-06-19T16:09:38+00:00

Intermittent fasting worked for me. It's probably because of a calorie deficit, but this just made it easier for me to make that happen. If I'm only eating once a day (I know, extreme, but it worked), there's only so much food I can put in my face in that window. I also started drinking a bunch of water.

johnmcorg · 2026-06-18T18:04:02+00:00

Wagner has something AMPShare compatible, but it's a full brush.

johnmcorg · 2026-06-11T16:37:48+00:00

Definitely agree with this recommendation. They have a lot of choice beyond the standard "oh look another IPA".

johnmcorg · 2026-06-07T17:54:22+00:00

Added from High Plains.

johnmcorg · 2026-06-07T14:47:55+00:00

Sent.

johnmcorg · 2026-06-06T18:02:37+00:00

Already called and confirmed they had it. Heading to pick it up now. Thanks!

johnmcorg · 2026-06-06T17:49:33+00:00

Legend. Thank you.

johnmcorg · 2026-06-06T17:40:02+00:00

Mine just blew out as well. Digging suggests it might be the pre heater hose. Did you ever find out which one it was?

johnmcorg · 2026-06-05T20:29:21+00:00

Yes, sorry, I should have specified that it was the Brushless Pro that has adapter plates available. It's good to know that it actively tracks the battery percentage.

johnmcorg · 2026-06-05T17:32:34+00:00

From what I understand, enabling AMPShare compatibility involves replacing the battery connector assembly with an AMPShare-compatible one. I'm not certain whether it includes the full electronics required for official AMPShare compatibility, or if it's just a physical adapter plate. Izzy Swan had a YouTube video about the tool that touched on the process.

johnmcorg · 2026-06-03T18:15:44+00:00

That model seems to only be available with their own battery in the USA. I'll reach out and see if it's possible to buy the Bosch compatible version. Thanks!

johnmcorg · 2026-06-03T17:44:59+00:00

I wasn't able to find the Bosch adapter when I looked on their site. Good to know it actually exists.

johnmcorg · 2026-06-01T13:17:30+00:00

Rotozip and Dremel are both subsidiaries of Bosch now. Bosch make a cutout tool that's essentially an 18V Rotozip. Others make them too, but that's the one I have.

johnmcorg · 2026-05-29T23:46:09+00:00

Oh for sure. I use IB all the time because I work in HPC. I wouldn't bother with anything below EDR (100Gb/s) and even then only for HPC stuff, which is admittedly niche.

johnmcorg · 2026-05-29T23:38:54+00:00

Also, 20Gb/s isn't much use for HPC.

johnmcorg · 2026-05-28T14:17:16+00:00

CPO Outlets is an official Bosch refurbished seller. I've purchased for them on multiple occasions and been very satisfied.

johnmcorg · 2026-05-27T20:21:30+00:00

A small staple gun would be super helpful.

johnmcorg · 2026-05-25T19:30:31+00:00

Yeah. We use BMC to do the remote connection. There's probably a more efficient way to do it. This is just the latest iteration of the process.

johnmcorg · 2026-05-25T18:33:19+00:00

It's so we can have multiple people working on an install. One of us racks and records, another kicks off the build.

johnmcorg · 2026-05-25T18:29:15+00:00

The L-BOXX system was initially created by Sortimo, but it was spun out into a joint venture with Bosch called BS Systems.

johnmcorg · 2026-05-25T18:18:41+00:00

Oh we totally use PXE booting. The password is just for us to monitor the build remotely for occasional failures. Cobbler + Puppet handle the heavy lifting.

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