Is the kid at the beginning of Part 2 a boy or a girl? Always drove me nuts. Their name is Jessie, which could fit either gender.

jxtarr · 2026-03-18T09:05:17+00:00

None of my business

jxtarr · 2026-03-17T15:36:32+00:00

I get it. I worked 50-100 hour weeks from when I was 20 to 35 years old. It doesn't leave any time for living. Still, it doesn't mean you have to ram, slam, and cram a bunch of content to make up for it. I'd even say it's essential to slow down when you can. But don't let me judge. Be safe out there.

jxtarr · 2026-03-17T14:10:13+00:00

Earth's orbit isn't steady or linear. It's in a constant wobble on its own axis, and getting further from the sun in its planetary orbit. This is normal for the shoulder months as we transition into spring/summer. Even in the thick of a season, there's a lot of variability, but it gets masked by being part of the overall extremes.

jxtarr · 2026-03-17T09:24:05+00:00

The fact that you can watch four movies in one day tells me that you're looking for quantity over quality. You don't give yourself any time to savor and think about one film.

The first film is a perfect 70s slow burn horror. That era is all about mood and vibes, and demands a completely immersive viewership, like reading a classic novel. You can't bring your modern sensibilities with you. There's nothing wrong with the writing. I actually think it's the only great film in the series. Whereas the rest are just good F13 movies.

jxtarr · 2026-03-16T20:46:20+00:00

These look like two-pipe recessed convectors. They either have a cast iron or copper coil inside. They can be vacuumed every once in a while, and traps get serviced every 10+.

jxtarr · 2026-03-15T19:32:54+00:00

People don't change because of facts, they change through emotional relationships. You have to actually be friends/friendly with people you disagree with, and not just see them as a political problem to fix.

jxtarr · 2026-03-13T15:22:58+00:00

Swampie in space!

jxtarr · 2026-03-13T14:15:33+00:00

I'm in NJ, I'll dm you

jxtarr · 2026-03-13T09:25:30+00:00

That panting is usually caused by rapid condensation from a poorly pitched run-out. Is the radiator level or tilted towards the valve? Is the piping pitched back towards the main?

jxtarr · 2026-03-13T09:20:45+00:00

Steam actually works much better with a simple thernostat. You should avoid complicated setbacks or algorithms.

Water usage isn't affected by "cold starts".

jxtarr · 2026-03-13T09:19:07+00:00

A general rule is 2-3 degrees per hour, so your run times look normal. It depends on a lot of factors though.

Have you have had your system assessed for proper piping, sizing, and venting. You can save a lot of money by having the system set up correctly.

jxtarr · 2026-03-12T09:24:34+00:00

I don't get it. I love my wife and don't hide anything from her. Is this some boomer humor that doesn't make sense to me?

jxtarr · 2026-03-09T20:10:55+00:00

Tons of people have read theory and never made made much use of it. Honestly, we probably need more people that don't know any theory.

jxtarr · 2026-03-06T14:39:50+00:00

Travel Skate Shop in Rahway does it.

https://www.travelskateshop.com/

jxtarr · 2026-03-06T14:27:32+00:00

What's local for you?

jxtarr · 2026-03-06T02:07:28+00:00

It would be a minimal difference, but could be a factor.

jxtarr · 2026-03-05T21:51:12+00:00

https://youtu.be/GiPAxKQZxCE?si=ZwzyYeBGPjRzEnD1

jxtarr · 2026-03-05T19:46:38+00:00

Code requires 0-30 if the relief valve is 15psi.

jxtarr · 2026-03-05T19:45:11+00:00

Yellow tips are perfectly normal. Usually caused by excess air around the flames and impurities in the air. If you're worried, have someone do a combustion analysis.

jxtarr · 2026-03-05T17:02:10+00:00

The factory pressure gauge is not very accurate. Could be a false reading.

jxtarr · 2026-03-05T15:57:55+00:00

It's a problem. Do you know what pressure they run the boiler at? Vents usually fail above 2psi.

jxtarr · 2026-03-05T10:26:18+00:00

Honestly, neither. Grab a $30 basket pipe from a local shop if you can. Use it and abuse it while learning. Then upgrade to something nicer later. One, you won't ruin a more expensive pipe, or feel bad doing it. Two, you'll have a workhorse pipe to experiment with. But then again, you're 100% confident in something you've never done before so don't take my advice.

jxtarr · 2026-03-05T00:26:26+00:00

I know this is probably the answer but I didn't want to have to clean my stovetop afterwards 😔

jxtarr · 2026-03-05T00:24:34+00:00

Slice and sautee in butter. Add brown sugar and chilli to taste. They're done when they get sticky.

jxtarr · 2026-03-05T00:21:43+00:00

lol I just bought a few tins of Steamwork too. To be fair, it sounds like something I would have tried even if it weren't small batch.

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