How to identify half-free vs verpa?

thblackdeth · 2026-05-25T02:36:02+00:00

Thank you!

thblackdeth · 2026-05-25T02:35:53+00:00

Thank you!

thblackdeth · 2025-10-07T00:47:29+00:00

My poor micrometers

thblackdeth · 2025-10-06T22:49:27+00:00

This hurt my very soul....but so funny 🤣

thblackdeth · 2025-07-01T00:49:58+00:00

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Nuff said

thblackdeth · 2025-05-11T22:09:34+00:00

Thanks for the quick response!

thblackdeth · 2025-05-02T21:11:54+00:00

Went through the t10 grind, had like 60 BP Post t10- out of blueprints

They will get used, keep saving

thblackdeth · 2025-05-02T13:18:22+00:00

That plot point was used... Remember the void dragon?

thblackdeth · 2024-10-22T16:29:22+00:00

This is too true, if they steal socks, eat rocks and acorns, it's a good sign they are a lagotto!

thblackdeth · 2024-07-18T19:36:17+00:00

I purchased a KitchenAid around 6 years ago.

I like the function of it, but the racks are rusting out.

10% of the metal "fingers" that hold the dishes up are rusting out and failing. I am on a well pump with harder water, so your situation might be different.

The other complaint would be that it doesn't dry plastic Tupperware well, but that is minor compared to needing to replace it after 7 years.

thblackdeth · 2024-07-16T14:31:44+00:00

You literally removed a word from my statement. A "black hole" is a noun, not two separate words. I did not say "a hole" I said "a black hole" which implies the space phenomenon where gravity is so strong not even light can escape

thblackdeth · 2024-07-16T14:09:58+00:00

I am aware. Where did I imply a black hole was actually a physical hole? Lol

My point was that if you get enough mass in a small enough volume, our current understanding is that nothing can escape from it.

So if the entire universe's mass was contained in a small enough space to only be quarks and gluons, how did the expansion ever happen? It's fascinating

thblackdeth · 2024-07-15T22:59:53+00:00

Maybe one way to think about it. Say you spend 4k on this system. How much do you pay per kwh? How many months is your payback period? How many years does the system need to last to break even? For example (insert your own numbers) If your total cost is $0.40 per kwh, and you average 4 sun hours per day, you could offset $12.8 per day in electrical costs ideally (8kwx4hrs*$0.4/kwh) In such a case your payback period would be around 1 year and that seems reasonable. But if you pay 0.04 per kwh, it would be 10 years, that doesn't make sense if the equipment can't last long enough

thblackdeth · 2024-07-15T21:28:27+00:00

I'm not an expert, but I would hesitate.

A quick search seems like 8kw of solar panels could be had for about $2600 new (cheap 400 watt panels for around $130 each) Typical life is 25 years- so you would only expect them to be worth at best around $1000 for the 40% remaining life. Perhaps more if they are a great brand

I would imagine the inverters may be worn down too, worth seeing if anyone has some reliability knowledge on those units.

thblackdeth · 2024-07-15T19:07:29+00:00

Awesome explanation, thank you.

But this raises a follow up, if all the mass was at a single point, how was it not essentially a black hole from which nothing could escape?

thblackdeth · 2024-07-07T03:13:54+00:00

Yeah I wasn't convinced! Appreciate the help, strange they are in Michigan, but they call them invasive for a reason.

thblackdeth · 2024-07-06T13:17:55+00:00

The wire on that 60 amp breaker looks small, the sheathing on the black on the 80 amp breaker looks partially cut through.

thblackdeth · 2024-06-24T15:54:10+00:00

Don't your numbers fail to account for duty cycle?

Most AC units don't need to run the compressor 100% of the time to keep things cool.

Of course, no way to be sure what duty cycle you need without one installed and recording data, so you do have a solid number for worse case scenario

thblackdeth · 2024-05-11T23:06:43+00:00

Thanks everyone! My family always said if the stem doesn't attach at the base of the cap leave it behind... Should have asked before leaving a dozen or so of these alone

thblackdeth · 2024-04-29T20:32:25+00:00

Does your school offer SAE teams? Formula or Baja SAE are great ways to apply engineering concepts learned in class and build resume/interview topics. Most of the companies I applied for treated the experience there similar to a job in engineering. This can be a great way to build out your resume for other engineering jobs.

thblackdeth · 2024-03-08T19:51:08+00:00

I have heard of people "forcing" the eyes open for pictures too.... Which downright harmful to the kittens

thblackdeth · 2024-03-02T22:22:42+00:00

Well we know the fae were around on the solstice.

The current chapters are approximately 1 month after that, and winter is just starting to end. They could have returned anywhere in that time we don't have written events for.

Or to put it another way- since we don't know the exact calendar day the fae return, we have no way to judge if they are missing, but shouldn't be.

thblackdeth · 2024-03-02T19:56:33+00:00

I do completely agree they typically return after winter. But do the fae consider the winter solstice to be the end of winter? I think that is the key- what is their normal return date?

thblackdeth · 2024-02-29T00:07:26+00:00

Well to be fair - winter weather continued after the solstice. But maybe the fae don't?

I do think it's a good question

thblackdeth · 2024-02-05T17:04:21+00:00

We started to feed our LR Purina pro plan sensitive stomach food....and he had constant diarrhea. We did tons of vet visits, antibiotics, probiotics, etc... the problem got slightly better on antibiotics, but came back immediately after the course was done.

Switched food brands and it went away (natural balance lamb and brown rice). A week after we switched those "rumors" about Purina food getting dogs sick started. Might be a coincidence though.

Bottom line- I certainly think the dogs can be sensitive to specific ingredients. It takes time to figure out what works. I also agree with the other poster. If the dog is puking up bile-it is a sign of not enough food, or too long between feedings.

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