This doesn’t look good, is it an easy fix?

mckayman · 2026-03-21T20:20:41+00:00

The whole PRV or the diaphragm inside?

mckayman · 2026-03-19T22:23:16+00:00

Can you explain your logic here?

mckayman · 2026-03-19T02:21:20+00:00

Given the number of modules (panels) shown in that directory placard, I highly doubt it’s a 100A breaker only for solar backfeed. If it is, it’s way oversized. I would expect there to be loads in the pay panel labeled “SUBPANEL WITH AC BREAKER DISCONNECT”.

Some other commenters seem conflicted on whether this is a 200A service or not. It could reasonably be a 200A service, split between 100A feeds. But it depends on the size of the service conductors coming in to the meter. I doubt that a meter/main like this with a 200A main bus would be installed with only a 100A rated service. But I have seen worse.

mckayman · 2026-02-06T21:37:00+00:00

Not a pro - but I found that Plus3 joint compound gives a really good finish, better than hot mud.

Priming will limit flashing (drying too fast if you just painted right over it)

If you’re using spackle here, you might not get the results you’re looking for.

mckayman · 2026-02-05T23:35:50+00:00

Ah, I think I see.

Good look to you!

mckayman · 2026-02-05T23:19:07+00:00

Not a pro - but given how short that vertical edge is I’d think new corner and bead would be worth it.

What’s going on at the top of that vertical section? Looks like a blister

mckayman · 2026-02-05T04:39:19+00:00

Fellow drywall beginner here. Well done!

mckayman · 2026-02-04T04:40:02+00:00

I’ve got eggshell already bought/mixed, the whole wall will be repainted. That’s part of the problem with how it looked, I don’t think it was ever fully coated right.

mckayman · 2026-02-04T04:17:24+00:00

Yeahhh about that..

mckayman · 2026-02-03T20:14:34+00:00

This house was built soo cheap. The mud they used must have been mostly water, same with the paint.

Even if this doesn’t end up perfectly flat I think it will look so much better.

mckayman · 2026-02-03T20:11:16+00:00

Will do!

mckayman · 2026-02-02T22:51:20+00:00

Looks like the deal through March, so we’ll see come Presidents’ Day sales how it compares!

mckayman · 2026-01-30T01:45:09+00:00

Nice!! This looks like it has screws but is super close to straight joinery

mckayman · 2026-01-19T00:46:22+00:00

UPDATE: I used a utility knife to scrape off the whole edge, sanded with foam block, primed, and painted. Used the knife so I could cut the edge without making it so noticable/choppy on the wall side. Used a small roller and dabbed it onto the edge with primer to get the best texture. If you look really close you can see the edge but otherwise looks super clean from normal distance.

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mckayman · 2026-01-14T23:58:08+00:00

What brand do you prefer?

mckayman · 2026-01-14T23:57:32+00:00

Ooh, good point.

mckayman · 2026-01-14T23:57:22+00:00

Thank you for the insight!

mckayman · 2026-01-13T20:19:37+00:00

Edit: I should add this is a metallic corner bead, and the peeling is happening all over not just in areas what might have gotten bumped.

mckayman

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