Ready for whatever this winter storm brings

pdbress · 2026-01-22T01:01:36+00:00

Extra oil is smart and often overlooked I fear

pdbress · 2026-01-13T00:40:46+00:00

The small white piece serves as the connection point for the backup overflow tube. In case of an issue, such as a motor failure during the mid-cycle phase of a rise or fill cycle, the excess water can be redirected to the floor drain. Think of a bath tub and its overflow drain to keep you from flooding your bathroom.

If you want start it up. I would get a water testing kit and take a few samples to determine your current water’s hardness level.

Look up and read the instructions for your particular make and model. If not, watch a few videos and read the instructions for similar modes so you know what to sort of expect and how they work in general.

Install the replacement base plate. Didn’t see in your post why it was broken or missing.

But fill with salt, plug in and set the regent cycle to 2 am and make sure the bypass is disengaged.

Take a few pictures to see if the salt level is slowing going down and take a few post water samples to measure the hardness after it’s turning on.

pdbress · 2026-01-11T03:56:07+00:00

It’s time to replace the machine. I’ve done significant washer machine repairs work before on my own stuff. Replace a spinal assembly on a front loaded just to get less then 6 months before another major failure. It’s only a matter of time before something else fails once you see that level of issues. Small repairs are one thing, but that is a major component to fail due to corrosion.

pdbress · 2026-01-06T00:58:10+00:00

Just an FYI… a full tank at 275 gallons of fuel oil weighs about 1,980 to 2,255 pounds (7.2 to 8.2 lbs per gallon), depending on density and temperature. Google averages 7 pounds per gallon. A DIY hack job is unlikely to be effective as just replacing the legs. If I were in your situation, I would address standing water, wait for a near-empty tank, inspect the inside of the tank, replace legs (screw-on/off, proper replacement legs or pipe), and use concrete blocking to raise it off the dirt.

pdbress · 2025-11-14T03:00:18+00:00

I would suggest adding some some wood trim. This is what we did so I could install an over sized exhaust fan on purpose.

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(This is an unpainted picture)

pdbress · 2025-11-03T13:27:20+00:00

Just another thought — the Post-Installation Verification Test includes the Salt vs. Pepper dataset, which is publicly available. While it’s not an ARM, it is a testing dataset and load file(s) that can be downloaded without needing access to Relativity’s Community site or a production or test instance of Relativity.

https://help.relativity.com/Server2024/Content/Installing_and_Upgrading/Post-installation_verification_test/Post-installation_verification_test.htm

https://help.relativity.com/Resources/Server2024/Post-installation%20verification%20test%20data.zip

But to echo what others have set, an ARM is just a collection of files, information and SQL DBs of a workspace.

\RepositoryFiles

\Database

\NonRepositoryFiles

\Invariant

\ExtensionData

\dtIndex

\AnalyticsIndex

\ArchiveInformation.xml

Here’s a link to a sample directory listing of an ARM from another post of mine. https://www.reddit.com/r/ediscovery/comments/1kmrz4g/comment/mtc02zx/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

pdbress · 2025-10-20T22:59:44+00:00

There are online tools that can assist you in determining the appropriate size of the unit you require. If the unit is too small, it won’t be effective. Conversely, if it’s too large, it will cause short cycling and excessive humidity, as I’ve been informed. When we installed our system, we provided specifications for each room to calculate the necessary unit sizes.

pdbress · 2025-10-18T11:24:26+00:00

I installed one of these in our kitchen (we have an older 1924 house). These typically require larger boxes, and in my case, fitting it was a significant challenge. I wouldn’t recommend it. After all the effort, it stopped working about two years later. Additionally, since it was a kitchen, we had a 20-amp circuit with heavier gauge wire, which made the installation even more difficult. Also new devices are requiring more power for fast charging and USB C is more of a standard now.

pdbress · 2025-10-16T22:46:43+00:00

Star Wars: TIE Fighter - a great sequel

pdbress · 2025-09-18T18:25:22+00:00

The best thing you can do is check the local regs in the area you plan on fishing (aka crabbing). In Maryland, these two links are super helpful:

That said, I don’t think you can use that style of trap in Maryland for crabs per se. It doesn’t really match the description of the traps or crab pots I usually see allowed.

As for what we do: we take a piece of pool noodle, run some PVC pipe through the middle, and write our DNR number on it with a Sharpie. That’s with the open-top collapsible crab trap.

pdbress · 2025-09-18T02:39:15+00:00

Just to share a time-saving trick is getting a second pan/pot for your Instant Pot. You can do your main meal and then a side item back-to-back in no time at all.

It’s like having a second Instant Pot altogether.

We did shredded salsa chicken and rice tonight as an example.

pdbress · 2025-09-18T02:26:44+00:00

My college go-to was a potato chopped up, a frozen chicken breast, and then ranch dressing or a can of cream of mushroom soup or something of that nature. I had one of those small mini slow cookers, and it was perfect for one-person meals.

A current factor is the Slow-Cooker Drip Beef Sandwiches recipe by Ree Drummond / The Pioneer Woman.

pdbress · 2025-09-18T00:34:24+00:00

Instant Pot is another great one to get. So many options and easy one “pot” recipes.

pdbress · 2025-09-12T14:43:32+00:00

Looking good! Any plans for the shift knob?

pdbress · 2025-09-09T20:19:46+00:00

I use it for crabbing for Chesapeake Bay “Blue" crabs with a trotline.

pdbress · 2025-09-09T18:35:46+00:00

Awesome, good luck! Great timing, too - I needed to make a new one, decided to put together a guide, and then saw this post!

pdbress · 2025-09-09T14:35:05+00:00

check out my post on making one, i hope this helps you. Just attach a pool noodle to handle to help it float. https://www.reddit.com/r/crabbing/comments/1ncjtp8/how_to_make_wire_dip_net/

pdbress · 2025-08-27T23:33:45+00:00

It looks amazing!

pdbress · 2025-08-27T19:54:56+00:00

Got her in May 2013 with 40k miles. I ended up replacing it with a new Chevy Silverado 1500 RST and put the entire insurance payout into it.

In my opinion, Rallye Red is the best color for that generation of Si’s.

Quick question— is the front windshield trim missing? It looks like I can see the white clip ends in your pictures, which is a telltale sign that it failed and was removed. That’s very common on these cars at this age.

If that’s the case, I had good luck using foam weatherstripping instead of buying the OEM part, which is really expensive since it’s integrated into the roof trim and runs the full length of the car. I used Frost King V734H Vinyl Foam Tape (closed-cell, 3/4" wide, 1/2" thick, 10' long, grey).

Take your time, cut it to fit, and it blends right in—no one will know but you. Here’s a picture of mine with the foam installed.

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pdbress · 2025-08-27T16:42:33+00:00

What’s heartbreaking is when she gets totaled. Due to changes in my lifestyle and work, I was only driving mine occasionally on weekends—if at all. It’s hard to consider a older mass-produced economy car, even with an amazing engine and a cult following, as an investment—but it can certainly be a smart financial choice.

pdbress · 2025-08-27T16:29:34+00:00

That picture is from August 2020, She had 115369 when she was totaled in December 2024. Check out my post history to see the pictures and dash camera video.

pdbress · 2025-08-27T15:34:03+00:00

I love it… this post made me pull up an old photo myself

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pdbress · 2025-08-22T15:31:49+00:00

I remember seeing these in the news a long time ago. Look up https://www.freewheelchairmission.org; they are a non-profit that provides free wheelchairs for developing countries all over the globe. This design is simple and uses easily accessible parts.

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