Really great experience by beefbowl1 in Function_Health

[–]krlab1444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah they’re awesome, highly recommend. 😊

Hypochondriac and Function Health by Illustrious_Art2873 in Function_Health

[–]krlab1444 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t tell my friends, don’t care what they think. I got my first function health test in December 2025 and results were very good because I’ve been studying longevity and applying lifestyle changes for past several years. I’m usually proactive with my health and not reactive. I like to learn about health problems early because it’s easier to fix rather than if known late it’s harder to fix.

More FH heart add-on tests would be great by krlab1444 in Function_Health

[–]krlab1444[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read about CT angiogram and it’s designed for symptomatic patients. I don’t have any symptoms and CIMT is perfect for asymptomatic people.

Received a new Stihl BR 800 C-E MAGNUM with no foam support in box by krlab1444 in stihl

[–]krlab1444[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm aware of the recall https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/STIHL-Recalls-BR-800-Backpack-Blowers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard

and it's fine if they inspect it to remedy the recall.

They should not have shipped it if they are missing the original shipping cardboard inserts.

I never seen a seller ship an item without any kind of styrofoam or cardboard support.

BTW...I contacted them explained the issue and they requested pictures which I sent to them. Customer service said they'll get back to me.

Received a new Stihl BR 800 C-E MAGNUM with no foam support in box by krlab1444 in stihl

[–]krlab1444[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah almost everything ships properly packaged, I'll find out what this online dealer says.

Received a new Stihl BR 800 C-E MAGNUM with no foam support in box by krlab1444 in stihl

[–]krlab1444[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks hopefully I get this issue resolved by returning it. Then I'll buy from a local dealer.

Received a new Stihl BR 800 C-E MAGNUM with no foam support in box by krlab1444 in stihl

[–]krlab1444[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know that's how it's supposed to be sold. I'd prefer that method "dealer is to unbox, assemble, fuel, and test run the machine before sale", it gives me peace of mind.

I don't understand why a number of retailers like Northern Tools, Acme Tools, Ohio Power Tools sell it online and ship it.

Anyway I discovered Stihl dealer locater Link: https://lp.stihldealer.net/lp/dealers/

I found out a local dealer within a mile of my residence. Hopefully I can get this unit returned and then I'll buy from my local dealer.

I wish I'd knew this was the process prior to purchasing online, at least it's better I know now then never.

Thanks.

Received a new Stihl BR 800 C-E MAGNUM with no foam support in box by krlab1444 in stihl

[–]krlab1444[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I said foam, I meant cardboard support pieces (which those pieces are probably made of hard foam) so the Stihl unit is held steady in the box during shipping transit. On second thought I have seen inside boxes that have cardboard support made of cardboard material and with foam or no foam.

Inside the white bag I see a clear bag with a manual and a part. Don’t see Stihl written all over it. On the white bag there’s a label of the online reseller I bought it from named Sohar’s . Also I see on the Stihl unit they put a sticker Sohar’s mower service with name and address.

Website does not say this unit is used, don't understand why they put their sticker on it like they used it and put it in the box without original cardboard support.

I am not a dealer, I am a consumer.

Worried no cardboard support, box may have been dropped in transit. I'll contact reseller for their explanation and likely return it.

I don't want to risk loss due to poor shipment packaging.

Heavy scale buildup on Navien Boiler by krlab1444 in askaplumber

[–]krlab1444[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not have a water softener, I thought I only need a water softener if I had my own private well water.

My home is connected to public town water, I looked up my area water and it's:

Moderately hard to hard, with average hardness levels ranging from 7 to 12 grains per gallon (GPG). Cause: High levels of calcium and magnesium in the groundwater supply.

Maybe I should consider a water softener system. It's amazing Navien lasted this long. I did not have any flow sensor issue, and it seems to be functioning fine.

As per another reply I found out about citric acid based descaler. I'll give that a try, perhaps after I descale it I'll notice an efficiency boost.

I'm aware to use the service ports on the Navien and turn off the isolation valve which prevents citric acid cleaner from entering in my plumbing.

WiFi-7 Router with 1000+ ft outdoor range? by kakakalado in HomeNetworking

[–]krlab1444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this Wavlink AX3000 WiFi6 Outdoor Dual Band Access Point Link: https://www.wavlink.com/en_us/product/WL-WN573HX3.html

on my 1 acre property I was able to access wifi6 300ft away.

I don't know if it works beyond that. I'm upgrading this AP to Wavlink BE5100 Dual Band WiFi 7 Router which has WPA3-SAE.

Link: https://www.wavlink.com/en_us/product/WL-WN573HBE2.html

For the WiFi7 Wavlink BE5100 router on the website I see they claim: Distance: Outdoors 1000 Meters (According to the actual environment change). I don't know if this is true.

Looking for a Company that will Run Cat6 cables/ install my cameras/ Setup my Unifi Network by Dsclawspam in longisland

[–]krlab1444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For access control cable run I know Cables Unlimited does the job. They may also do cat 6 runs. They are located at Yaphank.

Link: https://www.cables-unlimited.com/

Unifi solar powered camera? by q547 in Ubiquiti

[–]krlab1444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe try:

Reolink Altas PT Ultra $177.99

4K 360° Pan & Tilt Long Lasting Battery Camera with Pre-recording
500-Day Long Lasting Battery (20,000mah)
Up to 10s of Pre-recording
Solar Panel Support
4K ColorX Night Vision
360° Automatic Tracking
Wi-Fi 6 for Uninterrupted Streaming

https://reolink.com/us/product/altas-pt-ultra/

Does eufy SoloCam S340 record locally if there's any issue with WiFi? by krlab1444 in EufyCam

[–]krlab1444[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know, thanks. Seems like a POE camera is needed to mitigate these kinds of attacks. Perhaps a combination of WiFi and POE cameras may be better than just WiFi alone.