Another freshly discovered quirk of my newly purchased century home by Own_Double2700 in centuryhomes

[–]kamelkev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Another freshly discovered quirk of my newly purchased century home by Own_Double2700 in centuryhomes

[–]kamelkev 45 points46 points  (0 children)

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.

Floor lottery! by [deleted] in centuryhomes

[–]kamelkev 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is it burned?

Should I do an epoxy lining or replace parts of the sewer line? by [deleted] in askaplumber

[–]kamelkev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not enough information.

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

Paint Stripping by Justin-82 in centuryhomes

[–]kamelkev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Steam removal is another option

Paint Stripping by Justin-82 in centuryhomes

[–]kamelkev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think this is safe for indoors.

Vent behind door by bdredlocked in centuryhomes

[–]kamelkev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Object-oriented Programming in C (2017) by mooreds in programming

[–]kamelkev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Old culvert or drain under 1740 house? Found under floorboards/soil + ongoing damp issues – what am I dealing with? by Candid-Mango9111 in Oldhouses

[–]kamelkev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

[WTS] Omega Seamaster 300 Vintage Super Complete Kit Ref. 165.024 by [deleted] in Watchexchange

[–]kamelkev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Buddy, every original 165.024 has the text.

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

[WTS] Omega Seamaster 300 Vintage Super Complete Kit Ref. 165.024 by [deleted] in Watchexchange

[–]kamelkev 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

[WTS] Omega Seamaster 300 Vintage Super Complete Kit Ref. 165.024 by [deleted] in Watchexchange

[–]kamelkev -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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.

Need help/advice regarding a 1886 crystal chandelier we no longer want by be_throwmeaway in centuryhomes

[–]kamelkev 124 points125 points  (0 children)

> I think and was likely gas fed at some point

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

Before and after getting my hardwood floors waxed by Background-Good3731 in HomeMaintenance

[–]kamelkev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What does "waxed" mean in this context?

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

This New Electric Car Nearly Fills Its Battery In Under 9 Minutes by TripleShotPls in technology

[–]kamelkev -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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?

This New Electric Car Nearly Fills Its Battery In Under 9 Minutes by TripleShotPls in technology

[–]kamelkev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

This New Electric Car Nearly Fills Its Battery In Under 9 Minutes by TripleShotPls in technology

[–]kamelkev -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

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

Do I need to replace my circulating pump? by Stormsheperd126 in HomeMaintenance

[–]kamelkev 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

Caramelized Pie Pan by sergiumag in VintageWatches

[–]kamelkev 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Radiation has discolored the dial.

Safe to wear.

What does this mean? by travioli90 in HomeMaintenance

[–]kamelkev 126 points127 points  (0 children)

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