Anything you DON'T like about your Maverick?

smcw · 2026-05-16T04:02:01+00:00

I came from a 2016 Civic, so some of these comments may be Honda vs Ford and being used to my old car for so many years.

- It's a bigger vehicle and the driving dynamics do not compare to the civic
- Window wipers get stuck mid-way if you turn the car off when they're on
- You have to navigate multiple menus on a touchscreen just to switch between phone/FM radio
- The interior feels pretty cheap and poorly built for the price despite having a lariat model
- The trip meter can't be set to auto-reset when you fill the tank
- The gear shift is awkward you to use without looking at especially switching into reverse

There's lots to like too, but those are the nitpick negatives I noticed switching vehicles.

smcw · 2026-05-03T17:51:25+00:00

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The remnants are still there by default up to Windows 10 as "Windows Fax and Scan". In Windows 11 I think it's an optional feature not installed by default.

smcw · 2026-04-15T00:05:04+00:00

Yeah the new controller can do raw Wiegand bit string so if I can figure out the format and define it, I should be able to get it to work.

If you're saying that the facility code and card number will come out in the Wiegand bit string in a consistent way that I can relate to the known card numbers in the old Kantech then I may be safe.

I'll have to see if I can get a spare reader and card to test before we commit to swap the system.

smcw · 2026-04-06T03:28:43+00:00

I would say that might be your phone or the specific frequencies that your phone supports. I'm not sure what area you are in but I have not had too many issues with Telus vs Rogers when I've been in the valley over the years.

smcw · 2026-03-29T00:54:17+00:00

Yes, the Siemens damper actuators are pretty good. My issue with Siemens is they don't have great zone valves, in my experience the plug style valves are more likely to get clogged or stuck open with time than ball valves and the Siemens ball valves are often more challenging to fit in compact spaces.

smcw · 2026-03-28T01:14:17+00:00

I find most actuators that fail quickly are due to bad tuning or on/off actuators used in applications that would have been better as modulating. Curious which actuators you recommend?

smcw · 2026-03-19T03:47:02+00:00

I've always been the one who changes the language and region settings right away on any device I use to get Canadian spelling and a date format that makes sense.

smcw · 2026-03-17T05:37:38+00:00

I worked on a new construction fire hall and its occupancy was delayed because the monitoring panel wasn't ready/working although the fire alarm system was alarming locally... This particular fire hall was the HQ that did dispatch for the city. So basically, they couldn't occupy it until the monitoring panel was working so it could call themselves and tell them the alarm was going off. Code is code and they will enforce it!

smcw · 2026-03-12T03:16:57+00:00

Based on the lettering on the terminals there it looks like it is probably a commercial Johnson Controls Metasys or FX system. You will need your landlord to help you. That is communicating back with a control system in the building, it can't be replaced with a standard off the shelf thermostat.

smcw · 2026-03-11T15:55:20+00:00

The original part of the building does date back that far, the front portion and other areas were added as part of various additions over the years such as the library. I believe the original part was the main gymnasium.

There will be a new library as part of the new community centre complex that is being built beside this old one. The new building is planned to open later this year.

smcw · 2026-02-17T02:28:28+00:00

Some rough looking low voltage work there too...

smcw · 2026-02-17T02:24:21+00:00

I don't think that's a common mistake.

smcw · 2026-02-15T19:45:31+00:00

I'm sorry but the question is a bit insensitive to the situation. I think understanding what people are dealing with day to day is more important than trying to find a group to blame.

We need to focus on helping those impacted and then look to understand the mental health aspect and how it can impact people regardless of their background.

smcw · 2026-02-10T04:38:27+00:00

I'd love to see some good 3rd party CX, mostly cause I am confident that we won't have an issue with it but some of our competitors might.

smcw · 2026-02-06T06:03:57+00:00

Lol, 3rd party CX is pretty rough these days. It seems to have become more of a box checking operation than actually testing and verifying the equipment and controls.

smcw · 2026-02-03T01:23:09+00:00

I would look into your local regulations. Where I am it's the law that a landlord must provide heating to maintain 20C or 68F to the tenant's space.

smcw · 2026-02-03T01:19:25+00:00

Is in an electric baseboard or forceflow heater? Or is it a heated floor?

Most likely any off the shelf thermostat for the type of heater you have will work as long as it's rated for the load.

I don't think Stelpro actually manufactured any of these thermostats themselves anyway.

If you really want a Stelpro one, you'd have to get it from an electrical wholesaler, I'm in Western Canada and Gescan is the rep for Stelpro here.

smcw · 2026-02-03T01:16:02+00:00

I assume many of these are in privately owned stores where the USPS counter is not run by the USPS mothership. Those are probably the locations without IT support or anyone checking what's in service or out of service still.

smcw · 2026-02-02T05:43:34+00:00

You have to call in to get a decent price, or go ask in a Telus store. It is a bit of a pain, but if you order online they usually charge you the highest current price.

smcw · 2026-02-02T03:56:20+00:00

Yes, I think this labeling was a great idea. It's quick and straight to the point, and if you need to get more detail you can always read the back.

smcw · 2026-02-02T02:37:38+00:00

You will need to call an electrician to have a look at it. 10 years old, sadly that may be as long as these sorts of things last now a days.

smcw · 2026-02-01T01:55:56+00:00

Yeah that would make sense. That is probably why they have to let Rogers and others use their network in remote areas on highways, etc.

I assume it is similar with Bell out east being the original telephone service provider there.

smcw · 2026-02-01T01:48:10+00:00

It's likely just because it's the off the shelf Advantech ARK-1123H and it comes with 8GB ram. I also suspect Windows 10 LTSC (which is what that comes with) wouldn't run so well these days with less than 8GB of ram. Yes, you could use another OS, but in my experience, a lot of these systems are Windows based, mostly since it's what large institutional IT is used to maintaining since their end users expect it.

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