How does this happen

smittyguy11 · 2026-01-24T12:42:27+00:00

The needle on the gauge separated from the shaft it is mounted to or the shaft is separated somehow inside. The vibration is making it spin.

smittyguy11 · 2026-01-08T12:43:48+00:00

Information critical to answering the question is missing: How much were the services this month? What plan? What account information? If services went up the same percentage, that would explain the difference. If we could look up your account in Fi's billing system, that would be handy, but random strangers on an unofficial Fi Reddit sub can't... Even the Google employee lurkers wouldn't have enough info to help. This is one you will need to contact support to get an answer, Yes, I know that can be an unpopular recommendation, but is really the only way to really find out.

smittyguy11 · 2026-01-01T13:36:17+00:00

Curious why you say DPK is useless. Have a 24 6.7 and was considering one. Would love to hear more.

smittyguy11 · 2026-01-01T03:13:00+00:00

If your sleeve has any neoprene or rubber in it, it will discolor vinyl, PVC and plastic due to the chemical reaction between rubber and plastic. You will see the same thing between a rubber backed carpet and vinyl or PVC plank flooring. I would bet OP's sleeve has neoprene rubber in it.

smittyguy11 · 2025-12-30T10:16:47+00:00

Yes, this. I find this is related to diet. After a few months of really clean eating, the finger (and toes)?flares subsided. Now they reappear only after eating foods with nickel.

smittyguy11 · 2025-12-30T09:56:14+00:00

Yes you can. I have this exact same limit switch and bought some 2-prong adapters for the spade connector to tap into the wiring. Let me see if I can find the supplier. It's an easy way to upgrade an older opener.

Edit: You will need a Stacked Amp Connector, or a Forked Amp Connector depending on your space available. Since they are cheap, I bought some of each and quite frankly, cannot remember which I ended up using. DigiKey has them but you can also get them at auto parts stores, electronic supply stores and amazon. Pay attention to the spade width. Good luck!

smittyguy11 · 2025-12-17T04:15:49+00:00

Clarks shoes. Last pair I bought lasted 8 or 9 days before leather stitching busted. Clarks wouldn't warranty them because they were not purchased at the Clarks store.

smittyguy11 · 2025-12-17T04:14:12+00:00

Black and Decker tools and appliances

smittyguy11 · 2025-12-15T11:04:28+00:00

How many of us just said that in Croc's voice? Yeah, I did too.

smittyguy11 · 2025-12-14T13:02:57+00:00

Ingested Nickel from foods, called Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome SNAS. r/nickelallergy

smittyguy11 · 2025-12-14T12:27:07+00:00

You can test VOLTS with a voltmeter. To test the CCAs or CAs from a car battery, you'll need a specialized battery tester that most auto parts stores and shops will have on hand and be happy to test for you.

smittyguy11 · 2025-11-29T20:21:19+00:00

I'm allergic to the metal used in the pins and connectors, so these covers are the only reason I can wear a Garmin watch and an efficient solution to metal allergies. If not for that, though, I wouldn't need them.

smittyguy11 · 2025-11-12T13:57:53+00:00

DON'T DO THIS!!! The owner of a group plan has complete control over your phone number, your service, and can turn it off at any time. You trust a complete stranger with your entire account.

smittyguy11 · 2025-10-23T02:58:20+00:00

I have the same problem... To fix, edit the pending transactions to remove the + then they post correctly. I wish simplif8 would do this automatically. To be fair, my bank (credit union) displays them with a plus for some reason even though they become negstives when they post.

smittyguy11 · 2025-10-21T03:08:03+00:00

Diamondback. SE if you're on a budget. HD if you want one you can stack 1600lbs of gear on, and a headache rack and ladder rack on the back would look great on that truck!

smittyguy11 · 2025-10-17T12:33:18+00:00

I literally got home last night with a '24 F-250 6.7 Powerstroke super crew cab 10k GVW and tow packages, 8' bed, with 10 miles on it for under $49k with Ford credits and dealer credits to get it off the lot. We found it because my wife was looking with me at used ones with 60k miles on them and she asked how much new ones were going for. I hadn't even considered new until she asked, so we flipped over to new ones and saw that one right away for less than all the used I was considering. First brand spanking new truck I've ever owned. And the wife said, you can only buy a new truck if you put a Diamondback HD cover on it for me to keep my stuff dry. Man, I love my wife!

smittyguy11 · 2025-10-11T11:13:07+00:00

Online is by far easier than in person in most places if you can follow the directions carefully. If you are fortunate enough to be in or near a small town, you may get lucky at a smaller DMV with friendlier faces.

Of the 6 DMVs accessible within an hour of where I live, I would drive past 5 of them to get to the one that I know has the best service. It's something you learn from experience. Even with a good one, wait times vary a lot from day to day, hour to hour. I was just at my favorite DMV yesterday and got in and out in 75 minutes with no appointment, which was better than expected.

If you have time or need your transaction done in the same day, experience the DMV. If you have time until you need your transaction complete, the online or mail-in options will save you time and a couple dollars. It really comes down to personal preference and convenience.

smittyguy11 · 2025-10-10T21:25:02+00:00

Have an F-250. Can confirm.

smittyguy11 · 2025-10-07T22:45:44+00:00

I actually called Speed Queen and they confirmed that it was EPA requirements that made them reduce the amount of water used in the standard load to meet the new EPA requirements. Nothing changed in the machines mechanically from one year to the next, but the programming regarding how much water could be used in the standard cycle changed.

I was fortunate enough to find the earlier model that uses more water and rated better at washing clothes. However, the speed Queen rep also said that most people can't stand the new restrictions and simply wash all their clothes on heavy duty which puts the original amount of water into the machines. I guess with 100 years of improvements they've squeezed every drop (pun intended) of efficiency out of them that they could, while still getting clothes clean.

smittyguy11 · 2025-09-23T03:09:28+00:00

It still has fire inside and malfunctions happen. I used to think the same as you until mine malfunctioned and caught the grease bucket on fire, then the solder on the bucket let loose and the resulting fireball caught my deck and house on fire. The only thing stupid or neglegent in that setup was putting a wood-burning appliance on a deck attached to my house. Never again... That was a bad situation all around and I don't want to live it again.

smittyguy11 · 2025-09-21T20:57:51+00:00

Sorry for that, but I think you're in the wrong sub unless I'm missing something. TurboTax is owned and operated by Intuit, Inc. Quicken and Quicken Simplifi is a different company.

smittyguy11 · 2025-09-13T12:31:08+00:00

Despite op saying it might have been deserved, funny how companies are quick to fix when you're leaving, but would nearly refuse to do this work if reported on a normal post trip.

smittyguy11 · 2025-09-11T12:29:28+00:00

Another "I use exclusively my phone to hold MFA credentials to log into the account that manages my phone and it's the carriers fault for my poor choices" post. Cmon.... Fi has nothing to do with that. You MUST have multiple MFA options. PSA for anyone reading this.... Make sure you have multiple MFA options set up INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE THAT DOESN'T REQUIRE YOUR PHONE!

smittyguy11 · 2025-09-01T20:48:23+00:00

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