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baseballmind1212
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| Registered on: | 2/28/2011 |
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re: What should I expect to pay to have a 40 Gal gas hot water heater installed?
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 3/3/26 at 7:08 pm to Taffeta
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The pipe handle that others mentioned earlier in the thread is a big help with attic work.
Glad I could be of help. I like to say I've got redneck ingenuity. My wife reminds me that I'm not smart, I just grew up broke??
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re: What should I expect to pay to have a 40 Gal gas hot water heater installed?
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 3/1/26 at 7:34 pm to muttenstein
2k for attic install (unit included) is pretty standard.
Be prepared for the plumber to be in and out in less than 3 hours. It took me longer to drain the old one than to get it disconnected and out the attic.
Pro tip: if you diy, buy one of the stainless steel connector kits from HD. Connect one of the connector hoses direct from hot to cold and use it as a handle to pull it up the attic stair.
Game changer when you swap one out by yourself
Be prepared for the plumber to be in and out in less than 3 hours. It took me longer to drain the old one than to get it disconnected and out the attic.
Pro tip: if you diy, buy one of the stainless steel connector kits from HD. Connect one of the connector hoses direct from hot to cold and use it as a handle to pull it up the attic stair.
Game changer when you swap one out by yourself
re: Networking closet help for a new build
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 2/24/26 at 8:45 pm to Will Cover
Cat6a for the cable. Cat 7 rating is still not recognized by the TIA (ie the rating is not legitimate/tested). 6A will handle 10GBps, your network equipment couldn't outrun it.
I've had good luck with navepoint racks, nothing fancy but they get the job done.
I personally wouldn't recommend wall mount, especially if you are going to end up putting a ups in there.
Couple personal tips ive learned from building commercial buildings...
1. Put a pipe or two in at your headend rack. Easiest and cheapest way to do this is use a couple 2" PVC pipes stubbed out the wall/ceiling into the attic. Cheaper than conduit, better than smurf tube.
2. Put 2 separate duplex outlets at your rack, on 2 separate circuits.
3. Include a ups in your build, will save you tons of headache from power blips making your whole system power cycle.
4. Run data for cameras, even if you aren't going to put them initially. Way easier during construction.
5. If you want everything in a rack, investigate IR repeaters. Dumb thing to overlook. Can be done over cat6.
6. Include a NAS. My entire life is filed on mine. Every car maintenance receipt, healthcare receipt, important docs, all family pics, etc. In a file structure like God intended.
I've had good luck with navepoint racks, nothing fancy but they get the job done.
I personally wouldn't recommend wall mount, especially if you are going to end up putting a ups in there.
Couple personal tips ive learned from building commercial buildings...
1. Put a pipe or two in at your headend rack. Easiest and cheapest way to do this is use a couple 2" PVC pipes stubbed out the wall/ceiling into the attic. Cheaper than conduit, better than smurf tube.
2. Put 2 separate duplex outlets at your rack, on 2 separate circuits.
3. Include a ups in your build, will save you tons of headache from power blips making your whole system power cycle.
4. Run data for cameras, even if you aren't going to put them initially. Way easier during construction.
5. If you want everything in a rack, investigate IR repeaters. Dumb thing to overlook. Can be done over cat6.
6. Include a NAS. My entire life is filed on mine. Every car maintenance receipt, healthcare receipt, important docs, all family pics, etc. In a file structure like God intended.
re: Long HDMI run?
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 2/21/26 at 8:36 am to Will Cover
The remote access thru the mac mini is the way to go.
Second option would be hdmi over cat6. You would need a converter to go from the HDMI out to the cat6 wire and back again.
Second option would be hdmi over cat6. You would need a converter to go from the HDMI out to the cat6 wire and back again.
re: Any of y'all been burned loaning a family member or friend money?
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 2/7/26 at 9:44 pm to Cregg
Yep. Unfortunately I have burnt 500 bucks or less a couple times with my wife's family. A few times involved famiy vacations and the splitting of costs. One time was for some material use for some home repairs.
We got out that game when one of her sisters asked for help replacing the ac condenser unit at hour house. Asked if I could just buy it and she would pay me back over time for parts cost... After I already agreed installing it for free.
We bought her a window unit and called it her Christmas gift. Drew the line there to never lend family money or buy materials for home repairs without cash in hand first. I'll do the labor for free all day, but not 1 dollar is coming out of my account towards fixes/improvements in their homes.
We got out that game when one of her sisters asked for help replacing the ac condenser unit at hour house. Asked if I could just buy it and she would pay me back over time for parts cost... After I already agreed installing it for free.
We bought her a window unit and called it her Christmas gift. Drew the line there to never lend family money or buy materials for home repairs without cash in hand first. I'll do the labor for free all day, but not 1 dollar is coming out of my account towards fixes/improvements in their homes.
re: Do you guys find this attractive?
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 2/6/26 at 8:02 pm to aubiecat
Could build a house with the amount of wood she's had.
re: How long does the OT usually keep a vehicle?
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 2/1/26 at 1:00 pm to Hangover Haven
Averaging 12 years in my house.
Mines('17 silverado) currently 9 years and 200k miles in. Will likely push this one a little farther as I have very few issues with it so far. Only major thing I have done is replace the ac condenser at about 100k.
Mines('17 silverado) currently 9 years and 200k miles in. Will likely push this one a little farther as I have very few issues with it so far. Only major thing I have done is replace the ac condenser at about 100k.
re: Best nicotine pouches ?
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 1/26/26 at 8:15 am to Tha crook
Fre is the best ive found. Keep their flavor forever, which has help me cut way back.
One of the good things about Houston, I've tried damn near every brand. Used to be on the rogues but for some reason they tore my gums up.
Second nicokick. Way cheap.
One of the good things about Houston, I've tried damn near every brand. Used to be on the rogues but for some reason they tore my gums up.
Second nicokick. Way cheap.
re: Where would you be 20 years ago right now
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 1/23/26 at 5:43 pm to X123F45
8th grade, trying to keep from killing a little brother. Dreaming about what it would be like to be an adult and not have to listen to my parents stupid rules.
My dad reminds me every day that God gave me girls for a reason. It's payback for all the hell I raised.
My dad reminds me every day that God gave me girls for a reason. It's payback for all the hell I raised.
re: Restless leg. Is this a common OT baw affliction?
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 1/17/26 at 9:18 pm to Slippy
As another said, get tested for sleep apnea
I had it so bad weed gummies were the only thing that could get me to stay asleep.
Couldn't figure out why I was still exhausted after sleeping hard on weed gummies. Turns out they kept me asleep but made the sleep apnea worse.
I had it so bad weed gummies were the only thing that could get me to stay asleep.
Couldn't figure out why I was still exhausted after sleeping hard on weed gummies. Turns out they kept me asleep but made the sleep apnea worse.
re: Japanese people aren't having sex. And nobody knows why
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 1/13/26 at 6:22 pm to Clark14
quote:
had mistakenly been having anal intercourse rather than vaginal to conceive.
Well shite. You mean I could have married asian, avoided daycare costs, And had lots of anal?
They didn't teach that in school.
re: What do you plan on doing with your year end bonus?
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 1/5/26 at 3:47 pm to fareplay
Get ours mid March.
Company had a great year, records profits, C-Suite bought a jet, opened and outfitted a new fancy office.
I'm expecting the same or less bonus than usual
10% goes to the wife, 30% to the tax man, 60% to the HYSA.
I need a new roof, A/C unit is <15y old, got a kid starting college in two years, and a truck with 200k miles
Got to stack it up while I can.
Company had a great year, records profits, C-Suite bought a jet, opened and outfitted a new fancy office.
I'm expecting the same or less bonus than usual
10% goes to the wife, 30% to the tax man, 60% to the HYSA.
I need a new roof, A/C unit is <15y old, got a kid starting college in two years, and a truck with 200k miles
Got to stack it up while I can.
re: If you were 18 & going to college in todays environment, what major/career would yo go to?
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 12/27/25 at 8:39 pm to ShunnedHuman
CM Degree, work in power generation/data center or water/waste water for those that want to enjoy their college.
Mech E or EE for those that want to grind their way thru school.
My Cm degree and subsequent work experience has put me in a better position than most people I know. School was relatively easy/low stress and the types of work you can go into is endless.
Mech E or EE for those that want to grind their way thru school.
My Cm degree and subsequent work experience has put me in a better position than most people I know. School was relatively easy/low stress and the types of work you can go into is endless.
re: Hanging Christmas lights
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 11/29/25 at 5:45 pm to cgrand
quote:
manage without the lights
This. Wrap a tree or two, throw a net light over a bush, throw up a 30$ projector that puts snowflakes on the house, and I'm done.
my wife has bitched the last 3 years about or roofline not having lights. Everytime I offer to hold the ladder for her while she it's em up. 3 years running and she still hasn't taken me up on it.
re: Electrical help - arc fault circuit interrupting breaker doesn’t always want to reset.
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 11/20/25 at 8:47 pm to Theduckhunter
Sounds like you are at or near peak amperage allowance.
It's like a sub par breaker. If you have the same breakers in the same panel, and aren't experiencing any issues, then you probably need to swap it out.
Sounds like you have load tested it. If you don't want to pay for a new one, try swapping another arc fault breaker in the panel. If it results in the same issues, then the load is the problem.
It's like a sub par breaker. If you have the same breakers in the same panel, and aren't experiencing any issues, then you probably need to swap it out.
Sounds like you have load tested it. If you don't want to pay for a new one, try swapping another arc fault breaker in the panel. If it results in the same issues, then the load is the problem.
re: Expected Costs Question for Contractors
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 11/9/25 at 4:31 pm to Skenes
You looking to save money? Or are you trying to make sure they include everything done the right way in their quote?
A few questions off the top....
Does your price include the following:
Wire welded mesh (if it's going to be used for a patio)
#3 rebar (if used for parking)
Demo and removal/dispose of existing concrete
How much excavation/compacted fill are you including.
Thickness of concrete (4" for a patio, 5" for a parking area)
Don't let them talk you into just compacting the soil that's there. The shite is sinking for a reason
Also don't let them talk you into using fiber reinforced in lieu of mesh/rebar. It's not as good. It's just way easier for them if they don't have to install reinforcement.
Your going to pay some money on this. That is not a small amount of work. 30k given the scope is about what I'd expect.
A few questions off the top....
Does your price include the following:
Wire welded mesh (if it's going to be used for a patio)
#3 rebar (if used for parking)
Demo and removal/dispose of existing concrete
How much excavation/compacted fill are you including.
Thickness of concrete (4" for a patio, 5" for a parking area)
Don't let them talk you into just compacting the soil that's there. The shite is sinking for a reason
Also don't let them talk you into using fiber reinforced in lieu of mesh/rebar. It's not as good. It's just way easier for them if they don't have to install reinforcement.
Your going to pay some money on this. That is not a small amount of work. 30k given the scope is about what I'd expect.
re: Livingston couple sues following wrong house raid, detainment
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 11/5/25 at 4:43 am to LSUTANGERINE
What happens legally in this instance if the homeowner starts shooting?
No warrant, wrong house, entering unlawfully, at night.
I'm shooting. Not saying that it won't most likely end badly for me, but would I go to jail if I survive?
No warrant, wrong house, entering unlawfully, at night.
I'm shooting. Not saying that it won't most likely end badly for me, but would I go to jail if I survive?
re: First deer tag filled in 2 years!
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 11/4/25 at 9:43 pm to Rize
quote:
I’ve seen the following things here:
Scimitar oryx
Waterbuck
Fallow
Axis
Black Buck
Nilgai
Some type of ram
Wild! Your grandfather was either very smart or very lucky. That property can make memories for multiple lifetimes.
re: First deer tag filled in 2 years!
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 11/3/25 at 6:59 pm to Rize
Man, everytime you post with pics I get pumped. That piece y'all have is absolutely wild. The back story makes it even better.
I don't remember off hand, do y'all ever take any nilgai?
I don't remember off hand, do y'all ever take any nilgai?
re: Battery Charging Station Ideas
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 10/20/25 at 6:58 am to Spankum
Mounted a piece of plywood in the garage.
Mounted heavy duty power strip connected via smart power monitor to plywood.
Screwed my 3 chargers for my power tools to the plywood, added a couple USB pd chargers, and built a little shelf under it to hold anything that didn't have a keyhole mount.
All my batteries, chargers, in one spot taking up about 2'x2'. It's stupid simple. Yet very effective.
Even got it setup to turn off when no one is home, don't need a battery fire.
Mounted heavy duty power strip connected via smart power monitor to plywood.
Screwed my 3 chargers for my power tools to the plywood, added a couple USB pd chargers, and built a little shelf under it to hold anything that didn't have a keyhole mount.
All my batteries, chargers, in one spot taking up about 2'x2'. It's stupid simple. Yet very effective.
Even got it setup to turn off when no one is home, don't need a battery fire.
re: 2025 Trail Camera Photos
Posted by baseballmind1212 on 10/13/25 at 8:15 pm to Rize
Rize, you ever look for help with the javis and hogs?
I've been known to shoot the shite out of some hogs and javis.
Just don't put me in front of those exotics. I'll start shaking so bad I'll fall out the stand.
I've been known to shoot the shite out of some hogs and javis.
Just don't put me in front of those exotics. I'll start shaking so bad I'll fall out the stand.
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