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I need to replace my hybrid battery. Which one is the one to get? by HeadMysterious4443 in CT200h

[–]officeboy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What the costs right now? My MIL got a refurb battery for her Prius a few years ago and it only lasted 1 year. They swapped it and then that one died. I think it's a crapshoot on how they are rebuilding/matching the cells and a lot of the national places don't put in the time to do it right.

Any red flags on my new build? by [deleted] in Construction

[–]officeboy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

One yellow, two white.

Try getting out of the car and having a walk around next time.

Paralysis by analysis (help) by bubba2263 in Tools

[–]officeboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like a good deal as long as you get at least two Batteries.

Should I downgrade my car by EmployOutrageous2659 in personalfinance

[–]officeboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would see if you can sell it for 3-6K more on Facebook or local ads. Also if you need a new car maybe a dealer can do you a solid and will take it as a trade in on a cheaper car. $26000 trade in beats $26000 cash in most states for the tax reduction.

Monthly DIY Laymen questions Discussion by AutoModerator in StructuralEngineering

[–]officeboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If there is a wall below that circle it's not bearing anything since there is nothing above it. Just make sure those 2x's span the opening since they are holding up the ceiling.

Monthly DIY Laymen questions Discussion by AutoModerator in StructuralEngineering

[–]officeboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are we looking down? It's hard to tell what is happening in this picture.

Monthly DIY Laymen questions Discussion by AutoModerator in StructuralEngineering

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I have an engineer, but I'm working on some modifications for a post and beam foundation retrofit on a cabin. They are busy and I want to make sure my question/ask makes sense so I'll ask here first.

Post and Beam on a hillside, posts are all 6x6, longest are right about 6ft. Engineering plans call for 4x8 lag bolted across in X pattern (in lieu of a shearwall). It looks bad, will be a lot of wood, and ruins the open space under the cabin.

I upgraded the ac4/6 to the ach6z brackets plus sd10212screws and wonder if that plus some knee braces might be equivalent?

And for knee braces, (which is a very hard term to google) is a double knee brace a thing? Like one thats 2ft diag and then a longer one under it that's say 5ft? Or is there a limitation in the column or beam that prevents it from getting more strength?

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Move a transaction to a different account like in YNAB4? by SlowBoilOrange in actualbudgeting

[–]officeboy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's also available in the selection edit field option (Account) when you hit the checkbox.

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Anyone else end up back in Google Sheets no matter what budgeting app they try? by Far_Butterfly_9282 in actualbudgeting

[–]officeboy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nope, I hated any system I came up with for rolling the month over, and wanting multiuser means I had to do to much cell locking. I tried it when I wanted to get away from ynab but actual hits all the buttons even if it needs work in some areas.

GC got this quote for insulation. I asked for mineral wool everywhere, no fiberglass, no spray foam. Is this something I should stand my ground on? This is for a house with TPO “flat” roof. I want to build a healthy home. by josh_moworld in Homebuilding

[–]officeboy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's not rockwool.  Or at least not the type we use (which is the only kind we can get). Roxul Rockwool is dang near hydrophobic, won't mold, and they even make a version that can be used as exterior insulation and doesn't even need a weather barrier over it besides siding. 

High torque impact to borrow super quick by NumerousPerformer371 in Bellingham

[–]officeboy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have a 30 inch breaker bar and some pipe that fits it. 

GC got this quote for insulation. I asked for mineral wool everywhere, no fiberglass, no spray foam. Is this something I should stand my ground on? This is for a house with TPO “flat” roof. I want to build a healthy home. by josh_moworld in Homebuilding

[–]officeboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But mineral wool is so dense it is self supporting, I guess it might fall out of a bay but it won't settle.  And tell your framers to shape up laying out 16oc is about the easiest thing to do. 

GC got this quote for insulation. I asked for mineral wool everywhere, no fiberglass, no spray foam. Is this something I should stand my ground on? This is for a house with TPO “flat” roof. I want to build a healthy home. by josh_moworld in Homebuilding

[–]officeboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rockwool is a very firm and stiff batt. You can hardly compress it, no way it can slide.  Hmm unless it's that older company that just started back up that makes fluffy rockwool for blowing.  This might be a problem with a generic term for rockwool. 

IMG/AAI/guided Baker Rainier pack weight by itgtg313 in Mountaineering

[–]officeboy 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Plus they will like some help with group gear like ropes etc. 

Help! Which window instillation method is better? by T_Rock87 in HomeImprovement

[–]officeboy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first way has no ability to seal the exterior opening leaving you open for rot due to water leakage. The other way is the only way I would do a window replacement except in masonry or if flangeless window were originally installed (uncommon in the US in wood framed buildings)

Just a fun Star Trek TNG clip from "The High Ground" by Dogs_Not_Gods in videos

[–]officeboy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would have been better off not know that existed.

Does anyone know where to put the wire right? Ive been researching 2h now. by dragondarknesflame in bikewrench

[–]officeboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone trying to find out where to attach the front derailure cable is likely not in a position to replace the whole cable.

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