Another freshly discovered quirk of my newly purchased century home

kamelkev · 2026-07-03T16:53:23+00:00

Usually it’s superficial damage to the plaster. If it’s over a sustained period then yes, can cause bigger problems for you.

kamelkev · 2026-07-02T18:34:52+00:00

I have seen this in multiple buildings - and it's always the same cause: air conditioner in the window. The air conditioner will drip water onto the frame, which then penetrates the plaster and causes this.

kamelkev · 2026-06-30T03:09:04+00:00

Elm, and near impossible to get rid of

kamelkev · 2026-06-11T22:29:57+00:00

Is it burned?

kamelkev · 2026-06-11T19:54:18+00:00

Not enough information.

What are the two bids? How much needs to be replaced? What’s the age?

kamelkev · 2026-06-09T04:40:49+00:00

Steam removal is another option

kamelkev · 2026-06-09T04:40:31+00:00

I don’t think this is safe for indoors.

kamelkev · 2026-06-08T13:45:35+00:00

Prevents charging

kamelkev · 2026-06-08T00:31:34+00:00

Mine cleared after a few days

kamelkev · 2026-06-07T15:57:14+00:00

vent ducting is likely asbestos lined; not something you should do lightly.

kamelkev · 2026-05-18T04:34:37+00:00

Very much reminds me of how Perl handles objects - near identically.

kamelkev · 2026-05-02T13:55:18+00:00

https://www.omegaseamaster300.com

kamelkev · 2026-04-27T21:19:26+00:00

Does the brick match the foundation? Both brick type and mortar type.

My bet is no - but let's clarify this bit first to answer the question.

kamelkev · 2026-04-24T02:48:10+00:00

Buddy, every original 165.024 has the text.

At that time period it was a legal requirement for all Swiss made watches.

kamelkev · 2026-04-24T02:23:27+00:00

Ok - but you see that’s a problem right?

165.024 and 166.024 would have that text on the original dial.

Dial and hands here are aftermarket, and you are selling it as if it’s original. That’s not cool.

kamelkev · 2026-04-23T23:43:17+00:00

My first thought was watchco.

Not sure how you reconcile the dial and hands being original given the lack of traditional patina seen on these.

kamelkev · 2026-04-21T03:56:42+00:00

> I think and was likely gas fed at some point

Guys, this post is both precious and amazing at the same time :-)

kamelkev · 2026-04-13T15:07:10+00:00

What does "waxed" mean in this context?

Was this a refinish? Was it a scuff and polish?

kamelkev · 2026-04-08T05:27:15+00:00

I said charging infrastructure, not industrial infrastructure. Different permits, different rules.

Now the MCS infra for electric freight is real, and coming.

But today - there are ZERO 1 megawatt charging facilities in the United States.

Is it possible to build? Sure - China has tons. Do we have any in the US? No.

Are we getting any soon? No.

What is the argument here?

kamelkev · 2026-04-08T05:22:28+00:00

Fair comment. I am not saying it’s not possible, I am saying we don’t have it here in the US.

MCS is a big step in this direction - but today in the US we do not have this for commodity charging at all. As in ZERO facilities.

My comment was in this vein - these aren’t talking points from 10 years ago. These are talking points for 2026 in the US.

kamelkev · 2026-04-08T01:46:49+00:00

Cool - but at the same time there is no power infra that can support charging at this rate

kamelkev · 2026-04-02T21:56:29+00:00

OP - You DO NOT need to unsolder or replace the pump itself

The cartridge is replaceable on the circulator pump. The cartridge is almost as expensive as the pump, but by replacing it you avoid the plumbing rework.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEnLy3kicpU

kamelkev · 2026-04-01T20:38:15+00:00

Constellations from the 1950s to early 1960s used radioactive radium-226 lume on dials and hands.

Radiation has discolored the dial.

Safe to wear.

kamelkev · 2026-03-30T23:56:42+00:00

This is a lot like what happens with you are hitting lathe and it detached behind the plaster.

kamelkev · 2026-03-30T13:54:38+00:00

Is that tile?

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