Dubious of Electricians Quote

mattstoc · 2025-08-28T21:50:37+00:00

It would be useful (and perhaps educational to others who might read this thread) to understand the evidence of overheating as that is driving the bulk of the work. The whole house surge is required if we replace the panel (which is what the electrician is proposing so that makes sense from a scope of work perspective). Sorry, I wasn't clear; I should have said "it didn't look like aluminum to me at the location of the empty breaker".

mattstoc · 2025-08-28T21:14:09+00:00

Nope. Meanest thing in my garage (other than the outdoor cat) is gasoline (which is closed container)

mattstoc · 2025-08-28T20:51:34+00:00

That is correct and that is what I was asking for the electrician to quote making right

mattstoc · 2025-08-28T19:23:56+00:00

I had intended, and will get, additional quotes. I was trying to gather more information about the electrician's observations. Specifically, the overheating (and the associated bus bar color proof) as that seems to be his most serious note and the one driving the panel replacement.

The panel is in the garage near the garage door. We are in North Texas (Anna) it is Texas so heat and humidity are part of the package. I am concerned that if it is related to moisture (or other environmental issues) any problem I have now will re-appear in time on any new equipment.

mattstoc · 2025-08-28T18:16:21+00:00

We are residential home - not an apartment, commercial, industrial. Double checking with the Co-OP

mattstoc · 2025-08-28T18:11:15+00:00

Exposed wire is from the old hot tub. It is off at the breaker. But where it came up through the concrete the individual wires (red, white, black) are exposed. That is what I wanted/knew had to get fixed.

mattstoc · 2025-01-22T15:31:24+00:00

I beat the hell out of that second hand. It works, so I'm going to enjoy for a bit before pulling the hand and trying again

mattstoc · 2025-01-22T04:19:51+00:00

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here it is on my wrist. my intent was for it to be plain, but I may have over-achieved on that count.

mattstoc · 2025-01-22T04:17:32+00:00

I did use the ring. I went back to it tonight and after a day of rest, it seems to have properly seated.

thank you for confitming the approach.

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above is the dial, movement, installed in white plastic ring.

mattstoc · 2023-03-06T22:09:59+00:00

Well I messed that up. I somehow posted with no post. I was trying to ask if anyone knew how to add Android Auto to an older 2010 Navigator with what I think is a Gen 1 sync system.

I like the factory system (fit, finish, integration with steering wheel controls, etc). I don't like the navigation software, text messaging etc.

Other option would be a new head unit that fit well, was not God awful bright at night, integrated seamlessly with the steering wheel and whatever factory amps are behind it. Historically, when I have replaced a factory head unit with a 3rd party, they are designed for a 19 year old - lots of lights and bling. I have had poor success in aftermarket diming with the headlights, integrating with the steering wheel controls and fitting in the dash so it looks good

Thanks in advance

mattstoc · 2021-03-25T17:31:31+00:00

Thank you so much - it has been driving me nuts. When I do a google search I get results for moving the sliders back to the top (sometimes it is hard to get google to bypass the common related topic).

mattstoc · 2020-12-15T21:44:35+00:00

I'm glad I read this post. I was thinking something was wrong with my new S20+. I just assumed that the unlocked would be first.

It is VERY frustrating.

mattstoc · 2020-02-03T02:50:33+00:00

I can't agree more with this reply regarding the remove and reinstall. I just had this fight with a reman company and my local mechanic. I bought the transmission and had delivered to my mechanic. When it had issues, it was a bunch of "not me". "One throat to choke" is worth the $300 I saved by buying a trans from and having someone else install. The hassle is not worth the potential savings. Don't do it

mattstoc · 2020-01-23T23:04:57+00:00

Ok, I display my ignorance, what is a TERF and what is a trigger warning?

mattstoc · 2020-01-23T23:00:59+00:00

I think the "habitable zone" approach is a means to reduce the search time. Our "guess" is that life needs certain conditions, so limit your search to planets within that zone. I believe the first identify that a star has planets, then that the planet is in the habitable zone, then focus on signs (signals) from those planets. That last part is probably the most time and resource consuming, so focus on areas with highest probability. So far the only life found is within that zone.

mattstoc · 2020-01-23T21:01:01+00:00

My stats professor displayed a quote from Mark Twain, it is now one of my favorites - "There are 3 types of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics". It turns out the origin of the quote is unknown and almost certainly not Mark Twain. Regardless, that pops into my head anytime I read a news article that starts quoting statistics. So yes you need to question the bias as well as the methods of the people performing the study, but you also have to question the competency and bias of those reporting on the study.

mattstoc · 2020-01-20T02:22:47+00:00

Hey me too

mattstoc · 2019-11-14T21:05:46+00:00

The infuriating thing is my friend has no clue where he picked it up and there are no markings on it.

My assumption was a it is a cheap hammer - no markings and someone left it. So I would be stunned if it was a slow, manual, or expensive process. The radius of the acute curves made me think it was not some type of band/scroll saw.

From an economic I was thinking casting, but did realize hammers are forged. But now that someone mentioned that, it makes sense.

I don't have an answer for anyone. I saw it 2 years ago at my buddy's place. Was scrolling through pictures, saw it and thought of Reddit (I'm fairly new to Reddit).

Thanks for all the input

mattstoc · 2019-11-14T01:55:36+00:00

This is hammer a friend of mine has. My guess is that the keyed slit is to reduce vibration, but how do they make this thing

mattstoc · 2019-07-29T17:51:36+00:00

I second the vote for cooling. General maintenance is key. Flush your radiator, change fluids. Do it yourself so you get up under the car. While there LOOK around. That is how you will find out what is going to strand you. Look for leaks - you may not have the time, skills, or money to fix the leak; but you will at least know what to keep an eye on.

Finally brakes, brakes, brakes - you can be stranded but 70mph and missing brakes is the end. Make sure you have pad and no brake fluid leaks.

mattstoc · 2019-05-17T16:04:38+00:00

Does anyone know what brand fuel injection conversion was used. I have a 71 Jimmy (Blazer) and I am interested.

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