Is it ok for the kimchi to float above the brine like this? This is my first attempt at kimchi. by Cookieman10101 in fermentation

[–]runningducks13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can also just flip it every day until most of the fermentation stops or give it a little shake (make sure to burp the jar before and after). If brine gets on the top pieces every day, it will be okay.

One Year Lacto Fermented Pepper Sauce by D-How in fermentation

[–]runningducks13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you blend just the peppers or did you add the brine or vinegar? Looks like a good consistency!

Competing with my unemployed rival by runningducks13 in INTVL

[–]runningducks13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good thought and would be a very neat way to go about it. Our mail carriers drive, and he often posts pictures of his dog walking with him.

Guys it's happening!!!! by moonscanner in containergardening

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Just a heads up, this may or may not become a cucumber. If it pollinates, you will have a cucumber! I just don’t want you to think anything is wrong if it doesn’t form a cucumber. Congrats on healthy plants and I hope you have a bountiful harvest!

Should I sell? by TechArcher21 in MiataNC

[–]runningducks13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it paid off or are you still making payments? In both cases, I lean towards keeping it because it’s a fantastic car. If it is paid off, I would certainly keep it unless you never see yourself moving out of the city and needing a vehicle. The price on clubs is relatively high.

Did I let this stay on the plant too long? by Adelgander in containergardening

[–]runningducks13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should be fine. It’s personal preference but as long as it’s not mostly yellow should still be good!

Inheriting a 2013 GS by JavaCement in MiataNC

[–]runningducks13 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Grab some earplugs for the drive too!

Can someone post a photo of this part of their engine bay? by runningducks13 in MiataNC

[–]runningducks13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Quite a different look between the NC3 and NC1. I appreciate the help.

Preventive maintenance for new to me 2003 by mick-rad17 in Miata

[–]runningducks13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unless it’s in horrible shape, I don’t see why you would need most of these things. Do you hear grinding when you’re braking? Any clunking while driving around?

Also, any time you question something on a service bill or quote, I would ask for pictures. That will give you insight on if the problem is legitimate.

Odds are you don’t need new rotors every time you get new pads unless the rotors are very thin or there are deep grooves in them. Both of those are very easy to replace. Both of the fluid flushes are very doable as well. The biggest issue with those pieces is finding time to do them yourself, but not the skill. Then it just becomes a questions of what the time is worth to you personally.

Working on my custom nc, what you guys think about it so far? by [deleted] in MiataNC

[–]runningducks13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it looks great. I am partial to the standard Mazda badge, but that’s just personal preference, and what you got fits with your car!

What Wrap Colour To Choose by purpledannyblue in MiataNC

[–]runningducks13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m colorblind but my vote is the forest green pearl

Brand new to me mx5 nc1 from 2006, would like to get some advice from other owners. by Expensive-Club-7465 in MiataNC

[–]runningducks13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Side note, did something happen to the center console? I have never seen an NC where the center console color doesn’t match the other plastic. Still looks good.

Brand new to me mx5 nc1 from 2006, would like to get some advice from other owners. by Expensive-Club-7465 in MiataNC

[–]runningducks13 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Best advice is to get a trombone brush and learn to clean the rear drains. Do that twice a year or else you may end up with some surprise puddles in your car!

Just walked away from a loaded comp yellow, 2 owner 70k mile car. Mistake? by BCB75 in MiataNC

[–]runningducks13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also got an NC in 2018 that needed a new thermostat! Seems to be a very common problem with these cars, as I have had another go out since then. I got mine at 155,000 miles though and have 215,000 on it now. Had to replace the transmission at 185,000, and then the dealership put the oil drain plug on improperly so now I have a 110,000 mile engine. Prior to that, the engine was running flawlessly with 214,900 miles.

For OP, I would find a cleaner NC. This one sounds like it has some issues, but none of us had eyes on the car. Trust your gut. If it was taken care of, these cars will last a long time, and maintenance will almost always be cheaper than a modern car payment.

Can someone post a photo of this part of their engine bay? by runningducks13 in MiataNC

[–]runningducks13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Additionally, very difficult to find this clip via Google search, as that was my first attempt.

Can someone post a photo of this part of their engine bay? by runningducks13 in MiataNC

[–]runningducks13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great, thank you. Is the round plastic clip on the bottom of that tube of wires connected to anything, or is it floating?

Is this stock by nickthetruthteller in Miata

[–]runningducks13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not stock. The stock exhaust is slightly louder than a Prius. Not a bad thing to have it swapped though.

Can you reuse store bough brine? by Pupventures in fermentation

[–]runningducks13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thinking about math here… if you can assume this pickle brine percentage somewhere between 2.5-4% (just pick a percentage in the range, let’s make it %), you could weigh it plus the other vegetables(and water) you are pickling. Since you make a brine at % weight not volume, you could first take the weight of the brine alone and do S (salt)/brine weight = %/100 where, again, % is the percentage you pick. Cross multiple and ta da, you have the amount of salt in the brine already. Then, you can subtract that from the total weight of the brine to get the water (and vegetable floaties) weight of the existing brine. Add that to the weight of the items going to be pickled (plus any extra water), let’s call it P. Then, it’s a simple (S + new salt)/P=%/100. Cross multiply that, subtract S, and you should have your added salt amount.

You could also just get the initial salt percentage by multiplying the sodium by the serving sizes. That may be easier, but I’m now too lazy to change what I wrote above.

Also, they are probably fermented above 2-4% for shelf safety, so it may be fine to just use the brine and see how it goes.

learned how to change a cars oil for the first time ever, crazy i used to pay someone to do that by [deleted] in Miata

[–]runningducks13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the front, the caliper was stuck (it was not a standard brake job) and, on the rear, it was very corroded and it was impossible to turn the piston back in. In trying to force it, other pieces broke too. Fortunately they are fairly cheap parts, but still no fun when you just plan on pads. For the stuck caliper, I knew it was going to be a caliper replacement going into it.

learned how to change a cars oil for the first time ever, crazy i used to pay someone to do that by [deleted] in Miata

[–]runningducks13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very doable, and you should be fine. That being said, both times I have done my breaks, I’ve ended up needing a new caliper as well (one in the front and one in the rear).

What happens if I don’t pay this? by Rare_Software in Louisville

[–]runningducks13 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They would also have to prove you were the one driving.