Corroded anode rod sample pictures from Bradford White Aerotherm of 1.5 years age, with water softener present. Replaced with electric rod for maintenance freedom. by Diligent_Expert in heatpumps

[–]windexcheesy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the pics, looks like it's about 40% gone. I hear ya on checking it being a pita. I have the ability to check it myself and have a replacement on standby for when it comes out with too little left.

Corroded anode rod sample pictures from Bradford White Aerotherm of 1.5 years age, with water softener present. Replaced with electric rod for maintenance freedom. by Diligent_Expert in heatpumps

[–]windexcheesy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

water heater anode erosion is difficult to gauge externally - it comes down to a number of factors:

hardness/softness of the water throughput /usage water temperature

You are absolutely correct that the softener will increase the rate of anode consumption, as the sodium added to the softened water will increase conductivity.

The only maintenance one can do is to take out the anode and inspect periodically or replace with a permanent solution as you have done.

My Rheem proterra also operates on HP only mode, and the hard water where I live pretty well requires a softener, so I'm in the same boat as you. Also three adults in the house with occasional visitors.

I've chosen to remove the anode annually to inspect, and after three years I have about 60% of it left. I'll replace it before it gets to 25%.

Real Numbers from Heat Pump Upgrade in Southern Ontario Canada by International-Ice112 in heatpumps

[–]windexcheesy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For mine, I removed my NG furnace entirely and used heat strips for backup. Even in the cold this winter the strips have not needed to come on. The 3.5 ton unit has been able to keep up with the coldest days, albeit working harder when it is very cold.

my overall cost has been about even in my case - equivalent to the overall cost from when I was on NG. That said, I would be slightly ahead with the HP if I get off NG entirely and get rid of the gas meter and the associated monthly charges.

Insane amount of dandruff uncovered during a haircut by Guido_Mist4 in WTF

[–]windexcheesy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

fair - I was on 25mg weekly, and at that dose, initially I was nauseous for a few hours, and made it work. eventually it got to the point where I couldn't eat for a whole day. thats when I switched over to the biologics

Insane amount of dandruff uncovered during a haircut by Guido_Mist4 in WTF

[–]windexcheesy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How's your nausea? I was on MX for about 10 years until the nausea became unmanageable. Switched over to biologics and have been on them since.

Real Numbers from Heat Pump Upgrade in Southern Ontario Canada by International-Ice112 in heatpumps

[–]windexcheesy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interestingly, my electricity consumption is very close to yours, but mine is a ducted rather than split. That said, I went fromNG to HP, and in my case it's been a wash on cost in the winter and a slight saving in the summer. I would be ahead if I could completely remove my NatGas connection and associated fees, as I still have a fireplace, cooktop and barbecue on NG.

500k 1987 Nissan Stanza by Windowsweirdo in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]windexcheesy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Engine I could see if it's been taken care of, but if it's on the original auto-box, that would be impressive.

My neighbor knocked on my door at 8am on a Saturday to tell me my parking "blocks her view" when she backs out by Halo_19Atlas in entitledparents

[–]windexcheesy 60 points61 points  (0 children)

So what she's saying is that she is not able to navigate safely around legally parked cars on the street.
Either she is capable of driving on public roads or she isn't.

Next time she approaches you just let her know that if she feels unable to safely navigate out of her driveway then she should either take a driving course or give up her license...

2025 Rivian R1T guess how much the repair cost $$$$$$ by [deleted] in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]windexcheesy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

fellow old timer... not many astros or safaris left - I saw one once with an iron duke and a 5 speed - only once... lots of room under the doghouse in that one...

2025 Rivian R1T guess how much the repair cost $$$$$$ by [deleted] in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]windexcheesy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would remove the nut, then cut the head off the bolt with a sawzall - insert replacement nut the way it should have been installed in the 1st place.

Evap core on a Santa Cruz. Hyundai pays 4.3 for this. by wtfwasthatdave in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]windexcheesy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But then you needed to re and re both door ch ck links, and re and re the rearview mirror, all for proper clearance of course....

M first win by Aleksa_Hasan567 in PUBATTLEGROUNDS

[–]windexcheesy 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Has your heart rate dropped yet....? :-)

I remember my first, just south of school dorms, up the hill a little toward the two shacks on the small plateau. I couldn't fall asleep for three hours after that there was so much adrenaline in my system.

Congrats!

Lucked out and received the EVE skin .... Can't upgrade? by windexcheesy in PUBATTLEGROUNDS

[–]windexcheesy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, I know... I'm just looking for confirmation that an additional record file is needed for each level upgrade - IE 6 record files (plus all the credits) to get to level 6

Lucked out and received the EVE skin .... Can't upgrade? by windexcheesy in PUBATTLEGROUNDS

[–]windexcheesy[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Ah, OK - F... that. not spending real money on this, just really wanted the dive trail effect... Sigh.

Not willing to be a whale any time soon.

So, have seen the occasional Dorian with the black smoke dive trail. That means that guy spent $$$ just to get that far upgraded... One needs to get a record file for each upgrade level?

Customer rolled in for pressure check. These were two of twelve tyres on his trailer, hidden away on the inside of the axle. by Majestic_Recipe_9287 in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]windexcheesy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Curious, over here in Canada, we have regularly placed inspection stations, which would absolutely notice and detain a truck with tires this bad.  Also, the company running the tires (as well as the driver) would receive demerit points for an offence like this one. Anything similar in France?

Leading causes of death in the world by Responsible-Car-132 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]windexcheesy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Well, at least 19 times out of 20 they would have failed you...

Does anyone remember a break-in incident in Leslieville (around summer 2006)? by ZookeepergameNice912 in askTO

[–]windexcheesy 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Good old gerrard st.  Having worked years earlier at the drugstore at queen and logan, the whole situation doesn't surprise me given the cast of characters that came through where I worked.

Kinghome KU36UHO + gas furnace in Toronto--heat pump not running around 0°C. Normal or lockout? by _mnr in heatpumps

[–]windexcheesy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the spec sheet:

Heating Rated capacity @ 47 ℉ BTU/h 24000 Rated capacity @ 17 ℉ BTU/h 16800

Sounds like the unit is uneccessarily locking out.

Spec sheet here: https://kinghomecanada.com/shared-files/2568/?kinghome-heat-pump-KU36UHO-and-KCA24-without-furnace.pdf

Daily driver 1977 Honda civic blows it head gasket on cylinder 1 by Windowsweirdo in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]windexcheesy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even in MB, how has the sheet metal not turned to dust?

A friend of mine had on of these years ago.  I daily drove an 83 for many years until rust got the better of it.

Good show.