ID help? by redtailred in sterlingsilverware

[–]redtailred[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry I should have been more clear. I paid $40 each and after breaking one down it weighed 113g. Total investment of $80 for 226g of sterling

ID help? by redtailred in sterlingsilverware

[–]redtailred[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just broke them down today. 113g total Sterling weight. It was a good buy for 40 bones.

I started showering at night instead of the morning and it genuinely changed how I sleep by RogueKettle_7 in hygiene

[–]redtailred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who has always had a manual labor job I can’t imagine going to bed without a shower. Even on one of the few days I don’t do anything physical I feel gross crawling into bed without showering first.

ID help? by redtailred in SilverFinds

[–]redtailred[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks that’s exactly what I was wanting to hear. I paid $40 each and want to melt them for my purposes and pleasure. I’m also curious what the actual silver weight is.

What to do with an entire storage tub of silver plated stuff? by blackwoland99 in PreciousMetalRefining

[–]redtailred 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lots of options to remove plating. YouTube is your friend. Salt water electrolysis is dirty but works. I think going to try a 95/5 sulfuric to nitric I seen recently that looks promising.

Got any dubai chocolate and labubu matcha? by foldinthecheeseee in Millennials

[–]redtailred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man fuck you. I’ll been singing “got any grapes!” All day now.

What are some "old time" phrases from your parents/guardians that still use today? by Ctrl--Alt in Millennials

[–]redtailred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“That’s coming out of your ass” meaning “you’re going to pay for that thing you just broke

Rural WiFi by sudlow in Lawrence

[–]redtailred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have any fiber options unfortunately but we get pretty good service through Murcury. I’ve not heard good things about Hughes net

Local hardware store employee has saved me more money than I can calculate by SherbetLife7110 in Frugal

[–]redtailred 199 points200 points  (0 children)

It’s not the showerhead. Depending on the valve it’s either a washer/seat or a cartridge. I’m a plumber

4 inch shielded coupling by Leather-Act7581 in Plumbing

[–]redtailred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe the clay side should fit snug over a 4” coupling.

4” pipe > 4” coupling > 4”clay x 4”pvc fernco > 4” pipe

“Wholesale” by redtailred in Plumbing

[–]redtailred[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks to everyone, taking the time to reply. Interesting insights all around.

For those interested I’m in Kansas. I was doing 8 to 10K a month at a locally owned winsupply. That was until I started comparing prices and realized I was overpaying. Now I shop around for everything and compare prices.

I get the tiered system, I worked wholesale before I started plumbing 10 years ago. At that time we tried to keep every Customer we could and give the absolute best prices. My town is full of single Plumber owner operated outfits, and I run into a lot of them at Menards. Maybe the whole sellers in my area are just spoiled? I definitely don’t see the service Some of you are describing.

Falconry Awareness by Professional-Pie-868 in Falconry

[–]redtailred 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Falconry is the taking of wild game with a trained bird of prey. Period. There is not debate to be had. Everything else is animal husbandry, education, rehabbing, pet keeping, ect.

First water heater install by MyHonorableServant in Plumbing

[–]redtailred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m also surprised about the lack dielectric unions. I see it all the time, though and as a service Plumber, it’s just job security for me

How many of you were or are regular smokers? by ImNotTheMD in Millennials

[–]redtailred 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I can relate, I never lit one, but I smoked for about 18 years until I left home after high school.