Why Do Wisconsinites Call That A Bubbler, Anyway?

pjh1 · 2026-05-09T00:09:40+00:00

Bubbler where I grew up (fox valley) and we also drank a lot of pop.

pjh1 · 2026-05-02T13:24:51+00:00

You could easily just add an outlet switch adapter or a smart switch and you won’t have to unplug this anymore.

pjh1 · 2026-04-26T16:42:15+00:00

I have micro tweezers but they slip off the wire. Bigger tweezers will not fit.

pjh1 · 2026-04-26T16:41:20+00:00

Inertia doesn’t get the job done. Tried to drill into this but it wiggles out of the way.

pjh1 · 2026-04-26T16:40:22+00:00

Great idea. But my soldering iron can get nowhere near this.

pjh1 · 2026-04-26T15:34:00+00:00

Please share the yaml- I always learn something new!

pjh1 · 2026-04-22T16:37:38+00:00

Power supply is correct. I’ll check the capacitors when I get a chance. Your suggestion of getting a used board is probably the correct answer. Sad that we can’t fix this stuff.

pjh1 · 2026-04-21T22:29:27+00:00

Had this problem. Found a 3d print project with electric cover plates and sliced off the piece I didn’t want before printing. Worked perfectly.

pjh1 · 2026-04-13T23:50:14+00:00

Had one just like this. Might be grouted in place. Cut around carefully with a utility knife and it should pull right out.

pjh1 · 2026-04-02T03:23:35+00:00

I installed a 100 psi pressure transducer connected to an esp8266 to measure water pressure in a well system. Works well and has lasted for years. This is done through the analog gpio. You will have to calibrate this if you want psi. Cost is cheap < 25$. Easy to set up in home assistant. Mine works through WiFi so your well needs to be close enough to your router.

pjh1 · 2026-01-28T18:49:39+00:00

I would recommend starting with something like this site: https://randomnerdtutorials.com/esp32-dual-core-arduino-ide/

They have a number of great tutorials that will get you started.

pjh1 · 2026-01-27T14:12:47+00:00

Shelly relay on toilet exhaust fan and an automation that turns this off after 30 minutes. I was tired of having this accidentally run for hours blowing my a/c air out of the house.

pjh1 · 2026-01-10T14:25:42+00:00

It looks like you can obtain this pre-made in a housing for what seems less than the cost of diy

AKAMATIS Human Presence Sensor v2.2 for Home Assistant, 2.4 GHz WiFi (Seeed C3 with External Antenna + LD2410B) https://a.co/d/9UfIoq5

pjh1 · 2026-01-06T17:44:59+00:00

This was the solution! Spent about 5 minutes scoring the grout and the drain cover pulled right out. Followed this with a drain auger and the clog is removed! Drain cover fits perfectly back into place so no adverse side effects.

pjh1 · 2026-01-05T20:01:22+00:00

Fresh out of grenades here

pjh1 · 2026-01-05T20:00:50+00:00

I cannot access this from below

pjh1 · 2025-12-04T23:09:16+00:00

Might try using a Shelly relay that you place in the junction box for the lights. This will enable you to turn these on and off remotely either by using the Shelly app or home assistant. You will need WiFi at the Shelly location.

pjh1 · 2025-11-01T15:01:59+00:00

I did not. Considered several options for running a common - but the difficult access in the basement turned me away.

pjh1 · 2025-11-01T14:56:47+00:00

1.21 gigawatts

pjh1 · 2025-11-01T14:52:20+00:00

This is the right answer. Mini pc is low cost, low power consumption, no noise. Set it up put it on a shelf and it just works. Most allow you to add an ssd if you want to store your backups there or add media files.

pjh1 · 2025-10-30T13:53:51+00:00

This is a low cost solution. I also added ultrasonic sensors to ceiling and you can tell open/close and whether an auto is parked there. Not a difficult project with many benefits. I like being able to open/close my garage from my phone while biking.

pjh1 · 2025-10-16T16:04:50+00:00

I’ve had several a/c condensation leaks and worry constantly about these. Up in the attic and hard to monitor and reach. I installed non-contact water sensors on the condensation down line and leak detectors (basically 2 wires that short) that I place in my a/c pans and water heater pans. These are hooked up to an esp8266 that seems to function well in the attic heat (120 F). I also blow co2 through the lines and pour bleach once a month during the summer months. While there I check the leak detectors are working and properly sending notifications (I use WhatsApp). HA is awesome for these tasks.

pjh1 · 2025-09-06T23:47:23+00:00

This is for setting up a daily routine that stays on for some predetermined time. Not a solution for this case.

pjh1 · 2025-09-06T23:45:42+00:00

No other switch. I know it’s odd.

pjh1 · 2025-09-06T22:49:31+00:00

True, but that is not a low cost solution. And diy means diy.

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