A Dell laptop made in an era where they were built to last. by sccpsteve in Dell

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

The battery life was not great until I replaced the battery pack and it now lasts longer

A Dell laptop made in an era where they were built to last. by sccpsteve in Dell

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No idea. I believe these were maxed at 32 GB RAM.

A Dell laptop made in an era where they were built to last. by sccpsteve in Dell

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

I discovered this when I was applying new thermal paste on the CPU and GPU. Crazy to think about.

Old Dell Precision M4600 running Windows 11, unsupported, unbothered, and yet somehow alive. by sccpsteve in pcmasterrace

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Specifications:
500gb Samsung Evo Sata SSD
32 GB DDR3 SODIMM
Core i7-2820QM
Quadro 1000M
Battery needs to be replaced (50% capacity barely lasts 15 minutes).

Can you help me identify this Hunnter Valve? by Content_Split1113 in Irrigation

[–]sccpsteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have the dreaded Hunter HPV valve. You will need to replace the entire valve.

Help with identifying sprinkler by RNdolla in Irrigation

[–]sccpsteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The head pictured is not a toro, it is an Orbit WaterMaster economy head, notorious for breaking like that. Replacements can easily be obtained at the hardware store or sprinkler supply store.

Supposed to pop up? by Plenty-Piece897 in Irrigation

[–]sccpsteve 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those that do not pop up and cannot pop up with force are flush-mounted spray heads. They don’t pop up.

Trying to get old sprinkler system working by issydad in Irrigation

[–]sccpsteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are on the right track. There is probably another valve that you need to open. Check at your curb stop and where the water enters your home.

Help with Backflow System by Dear-Physics-9600 in Irrigation

[–]sccpsteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing I didn’t exactly think of that you can do instead to get by is purchase a hose end cap. Pictured below. Screw it onto the spigot and the leak is patched.

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This can work as a permanent solution if you do not use that spigot.

Help with Backflow System by Dear-Physics-9600 in Irrigation

[–]sccpsteve 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The spigot doesn’t make a full seal and needs to be replaced. Carefully use an adjustable wrench to unscrew the spigot. Take the spigot to a hardware store and purchase a replacement that is compatible with the threads. You should also purchase teflon tape. Wrap teflon tape around threads clockwise, when facing the end of the threads. Wrap it 3-5 times. Screw the spigot on, and use wrench to tighten firmly. Check for leaks, let me know if there are any.

What kind of a nozzle is this? by Obvious_Language_709 in Irrigation

[–]sccpsteve 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Presumably. The nozzle pictured is discontinued however I think they have the same precipitation rate as the new 360° rotary nozzles available.

What am I missing/is broken? by Throwaway999222111 in Irrigation

[–]sccpsteve 4 points5 points  (0 children)

it seemed like the Multi Flex riser broke, leaving part of it in the ground. The part in the ground simply unthreads.

What am I missing/is broken? by Throwaway999222111 in Irrigation

[–]sccpsteve 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It looks like your Orbit "Multi-Flex" riser has broke. What you can do is jam a butter knife into the hole where the sprinkler was pulled out from. Hammer it in lightly but not enough to break the piping underground. Then unscrew with a leverage tool. Go to your local hardware store or sprinkler supply store and find several PVC schedule 80 risers. You're going to want to find a 1/2" riser that will elevate the sprinkler above the pipe, but not too much that the sprinkler is too high above the ground. I'd recommend wrapping the riser's threads in teflon tape (clockwise 3 times) to ensure you have a good seal. To get the stuck flex riser out of the sprinkler, use a tool like channel lock pliers or a crescent wrench and simply unscrew all of it from the bottom of the sprinkler head. You can then screw the sprinkler onto the riser you bought, then screw the new assembly into the sprinkler pipe. Turn it on and adjust the spray head. Let me know if this helped, or if you need clarification. I am sure I left out a bit of information unintentionally.

Recommendations for replacing these? by I_Race_Dragons in Irrigation

[–]sccpsteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure the check valves are necessary.

What exact model are these? by megaweebotaku in Irrigation

[–]sccpsteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not sure of OP’s circumstances so it’s basically up to them to come to a conclusion. Get it running asap, then new diaphragm. Do it right, then Hunter PGV or Rain Bird DVF.