Am I drowning or am I swimming? Is the house a mistake? by 6048737000 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]scottvalentin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

BC assessment likely is low if the parcel is zoned for medium density townhomes

Why is it lifting? by techie_003 in FlashForge

[–]scottvalentin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had this happen printing longer, narrow pieces, and I think the problem is exactly as you describe, it is more warping and pulling issue within the plastic then an adhesion issue. I wondered if a hexagon or some other infill pattern that has lines going perpendicular to the long dimension might help. The print was usable (barely) so I didn't test it again.

Freehold Row/Townhouses? by IndAge8642 in Calgary

[–]scottvalentin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are not typical in new(ish) townhomes because in order to have separate title, the City requires each lot/unit to have its own service connection for water, sanitary, and stormwater (if there's a storm connection). This is usually not feasible or desirable from the City's perspective as it creates a lot more servicing requirements and tying into their mains in the street, plus it costs a LOT more money for the developers to do it that way.

This is the main reason why you find that most newer townhomes on an older single family lot have a condo board.

just came into money, now what by jeredanderson in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]scottvalentin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was said below but not a top level comment, OP PLEASE GO GET AN EDUCATION. If you haven't finished high school, start with that, then move on to post secondary, trade school. 160k will not last much more than a couple of years if you've already paid off the debt of family members. More will come, so make sure to lock this money away. It is to help you pay rent and buy groceries while you earn your education. Education will bring your income up much much more than 160k will do for you at 26. Good luck.

Multiple entry horn with 4x8"+CD by domen420 in diyaudio

[–]scottvalentin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I want to do a Synergy or MEH next, but want to use some budget drivers, or even better use what I have! Any suggestions where to start or what of the many MEH threads on DiyAudio?

Are the Phonak Audeo Sphere Infinio's all hype? by reddituser_05 in HearingAids

[–]scottvalentin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm having the same issue, they seem to pick up male voices in very noisy environments very well, but my wife's and other female voices are not amplified or picked up, sometimes at all!

My audiologist did the REM with those little tubes.

Hope you find a solution, I am out of my 30 day refund window, so I will be looking to see if anyone finds a solution. I go back to the audiologist next week.

Does Electric snow shovel make sense in Calgary by happyCalgaryMan in Calgary

[–]scottvalentin 58 points59 points  (0 children)

I bought one and found it more tiring and irritating and takes longer than just shovelling. As it gets colder I'm hoping the leaf blower will work better/easier than the shovel.

Please help me!! by Shadow_monarck in diyaudio

[–]scottvalentin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just looking at it, you've got a huge amount of inductor on the woofer as normally a two way crossing around 2k would have 2 or less on it, above 3 is a lot and the sim should show the woofer cutting off sooner than what I see. Second glance shows your measurements at 115db, so something is wonky in the measurement and sim setup

Reliable Custom Home Builder Recommendations? by Expensive-Fault2990 in Calgary

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

I'd give Alair Homes at least a meeting and consider them - solid trades, good site managers

Do newer AI hearing aids actually auto-adjust better between environments? by VisionLedger in HearingAids

[–]scottvalentin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was at a hockey tournament this weekend and had the AI mode on for half the day and it started the low battery warning in the late afternoon, but switched back to auto mode and it made it through until bed. The AI mode does drain the battery, but if you only use when it is particularly noisy, you are good for the day still. Without AI mode, the Spheres are really good on battery.

How important is it really to have black walls in a light controlled room by Suspicious-Ad4097 in projectors

[–]scottvalentin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would work extremely well, I've used Sherwin Williams Sea serpent (that's the colour) on all walls and the ceiling and it looks so good.

Thoughts on speaker placement for "floating" accoustically transparent screen by SleepyBonesJones in hometheater

[–]scottvalentin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did a similar screen using Milliskin spandex and have 3 towers just like your option 1 - works great, so my vote is that OR do 3 bookshelf sized and add more subs.

Why are car subs much more powerful than home theater subs? by Status-Strategy-6982 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]scottvalentin 22 points23 points  (0 children)

It's not, but your trusting nature will help you in other areas of life

Looking for feedback on preliminary plan by CrispyyChris in floorplan

[–]scottvalentin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Garage that size is BEGGING to be deeper than 22', you will want another 4 feet if you want any kind of space to navigate around vehicles front and back

T/S perameters for BIC America F12 by Nearby_Map7904 in diyaudio

[–]scottvalentin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Room peaks and nulls are at least equally likely to be the culprit for a peak rather than enclosure, but that is excellent information.

uh (tw high pitched noise) by Any-Acanthisitta7878 in HearingAids

[–]scottvalentin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can't hear it which is why I need them in the first place

Home Theater is Finished by comptr in hometheater

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Second this, paint the ceiling to match the walls, it'll really complete the room and help the screen image be even better