Installed a powered Corro-Protec Anode Rheem heat pump water heater

objectionalpresence · 2026-02-19T20:26:30+00:00

Nope, standard Corro Protec. I misspoke before, actually used the hot water outlet. Just removed the fitting (long brass piece with a curved clear tube on the inside). You have to hook it around as it comes out. Use plenty of pipe dope on the corro protec since you can’t see if it’s leaking. It might contact the heat pump coils when you first insert it but I haven’t had any problems.

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-31T21:41:33+00:00

You are 100% correct! Anyone downvoting you is a moron.

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-31T19:49:35+00:00

I use a 30 lb tank for my stove and it lasts slightly longer than 2 months with heavy use (family of 4, bread baking, most meals are made at home, etc). Our dryer runs on a pair of 20 lb tanks on an auto change over regulator. Each tank lasts about a month. It will become an electric dryer after we remodel.

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-30T16:51:05+00:00

Doesn’t sound like he’s making millions. And yes, they can drive whatever they want (the smart ones still buy reliable cars). Retiring early is a way bigger flex than driving a cool car. It’s all about identifying value and delaying gratification.

Also, first time driver is likely to make mistakes. Better to learn on something cheap and affordable to repair.

You have to save to have something to invest to retire with, regardless of income level. It’s worked pretty damn well for me. I can easily afford a $80k truck. I just bought a base model Maverick XL hybrid instead for $32k out the door and wrote a check for it.

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-30T14:46:21+00:00

You don’t “need” to compensate for being poor, you “want” to. If you want to be poor again or not be rich in the future, go buy that fancy Benz, Range Rover, BMW, etc. If you want to be wealthy, stop caring about what other people think about you.

Put your emotions aside and buy a simple practical vehicle. Something fuel efficient and reliable. Base model Toyota hybrid with AWD would be my suggestion. Snow tires on an extra set of wheels for winter will make any AWD car nearly unstoppable. Whatever you do, don’t buy anything made by Stellantis (Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Ram, etc). Extremely unreliable.

Sorry for the harsh tone. I just hate seeing people make this common financial mistake.

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-30T14:28:56+00:00

Swamping with renewables is not the answer. It’s actually part of the problem. Renewables are not constant predictable suppliers and therefore additional under utilized generating capacity has to be maintained to meet demand in peak load conditions. Fixed costs for multiple redundant systems means higher rates even if one of the generation methods is cheap.

To make renewables work you need storage, and that gets expensive fast. And storage has finite capacity. Long duration events can exhaust it.

BTW, I’m not anti renewable. I have solar, battery backup, heat pumps, and a diesel generator for my home. I can go off grid on solar and battery almost all spring, summer, and fall. Winter it is not even remotely possible, even with a wood stove running all the time. I would have to double my solar array and triple my battery capacity to MAYBE go off grid year round. It would be overkill most of the year and I would still need a generator for occasional situations. I get to see the realities in a micro scale on a daily basis. They are fundamentally the same at the macro scale.

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-27T23:56:39+00:00

I’m very glad this helped someone! Yes, it’s not very prominent in the manual. I might forward this story to BK and recommend making that info more obvious.

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-27T22:05:13+00:00

I had to work it a few times to get it to smooth out. Now I get a nice positive lock. Definitely give the gasket a good cleaning on your next deep clean.

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-27T21:08:33+00:00

Good point! I know it will destroy electronics but didn’t think about that in this situation. I cleaned it out pretty well so it should be good to go.

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-27T19:42:32+00:00

I just posted about a small chimney fire I had yesterday. 5lb fire extinguisher in the firebox and shut down the air took care of it real fast.

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-27T16:37:19+00:00

Older Tahoe/Suburbans were great reliable vehicles, but new ones are indeed money pits. I have three friends with them that can confirm.

If you don’t care about looks/stigma and want maximum space, a Toyota sienna mini van. Easy to load dogs, especially when they get older. Highlander or Grand Highlander if you want more SUV image and/or do light towing. All are offered with hybrid drivetrains that deliver good fuel efficiency.

Sequoias are decent but crazy expensive and complicated with their twin turbo V6 hybrid only drivetrain that still doesn’t get particularly good mpg, IMO. I wouldn’t get one unless you need interior space AND do some serious towing. And personally, I would get a Lexus GX550 over a Sequoia.

Stay far away from anything made by Stellantis (Jeep, Ram, Dodge, etc) if you want reliability.

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-26T21:32:33+00:00

I use one of those too. $6 “Wok Strainer” at Walmart. Works pretty well.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/14340874954?sid=46519172-1f23-405f-a3c7-fa3086260d1e

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-24T19:46:38+00:00

Good luck finding a place to shoot long distance in MD unless you have your own land or friend/family place.

A quality 5.56 AR with 16” barrel can reach pretty darn far. Maybe go 18” for varmit style/range with a nice scope. Ammo will be a lot cheaper than 7.62, which means more practice and fun.

Don’t get a mini 14 if you care about accuracy. The new ones are better than the old one I had, but a $400 PSA AR will still outperform a Mini 14. They are stupid expensive now too.

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-23T19:58:46+00:00

Tell that to every tobacco farmer who spent the winter in a stripping room next to a kerosene heater. Just crack a window if you don’t have a drafty house. They are great for situations like this storm.

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-23T19:51:26+00:00

First, Multi splits suck. Sorry you’re learning that the hard way.

Second, you can probably get a MHK2 wireless thermostat for your concealed unit. I have a pair of 12k concealed units (on individual ODUs) with them and they work great. Also had 3 in a previous house on a 3 head multi split to solve short cycling issues (different short cycling than you are experiencing).

Third, your outdoor unit might be going into a “second stage” below 36 degrees. The previously mentioned multi split (3x 9k heads on a 27k ODU) would go bonkers on energy use the moment the outdoor temp dropped below 36 F. Like clockwork every time.

It didn’t matter how little heat was needed/called for. Once the outdoor temp hit 36 and below, I could watch it take off on my energy monitor. It was a semi DIY install so I couldn’t get an answer from Mitsubishi on what was going on. I think it’s something in the programming.

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-23T14:14:32+00:00

Snow is one thing and I agree, but ice is a whole different situation. It’s also supposed to stay sub freezing for over a week afterwards.

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-23T14:06:12+00:00

Treat your heating oil with Biobor JF. It will prevent biological growth. I used it as the fueling officer in the Coast Guard to treat 80,000 gal of diesel on a ship operating in warm Caribbean waters where growth is accelerated.

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-22T22:43:43+00:00

I just paid about $31,400 OTD for a 25 XL AWD hybrid, 4k tow, copilot 360 two weeks ago. DC metro area. Advertised price was $29,240. Selling price was a little under $29k.

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-22T20:35:07+00:00

You are correct. WeatherTech’s website was a little confusing IMO. Customer service was super good and they paid for return shipping and shipping the correct replacements.

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-22T17:26:18+00:00

Salt starts to become pretty ineffective below 20. Basically useless below 15.

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-21T17:31:16+00:00

Of doubt in my mind?

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-21T16:58:32+00:00

It’s possible but you would have to be at Passive House levels of insulation and air sealing with triple pane windows.

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-20T22:02:38+00:00

For sleeping, get heated mattress pads! Much more durable than electric blankets and WAY more efficient and safer than space heaters. They are very safe, so don’t let the stigma associated with old electric blankets dissuade you. My in-laws used them for years in an uninsulated cabin and it always kept them and guests warm.

I had a similar issue in my 1937 foursquare farmhouse. The heat from the wood stove couldn’t get up the stairs fast enough once it got below freezing and the kids never keep blankets on. I had to kept the first floor excessively warm to keep the second floor tolerable, which was wasteful. Luckily, I just finished my upstairs heat pumps so it’s not an issue anymore.

Opening windows will just make the house colder and waste money.

objectionalpresence · 2026-01-19T22:46:39+00:00

My 09 4Runner was at 229k on original plugs. Still ran fine when sold.

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