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We have a row of very old concrete fence posts in the back of our property. Mrs datlas wants to have a fence, so rather than pay someone a couple thousand bucks for something fancy, I am getting some 10 foot pressure treated 2x4’s to make the fence. I just started, but looks ok for a low budget job.
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04-01-24, 03:47 AM
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We have a row of very old concrete fence posts in the back of our property. Mrs datlas wants to have a fence, so rather than pay someone a couple thousand bucks for something fancy, I am getting some 10 foot pressure treated 2x4’s to make the fence. I just started, but looks ok for a low budget job.
04-01-24, 03:52 AM
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Question for the electrically competent.
On the outdoor grill island, there was a GFCI outlet on one end. I want to move it to inside the island, about 4 feet from where it is currently located. Turned off the breaker, cut the wire to shorten it, installed the GFIC outlet in the new spot, and turned the breaker back on. No power anywhere on the circuit.
Thinking bad breaker since the whole circuit is dead in which case it’s time to call an electrician. Any ideas before I do that ?
On the outdoor grill island, there was a GFCI outlet on one end. I want to move it to inside the island, about 4 feet from where it is currently located. Turned off the breaker, cut the wire to shorten it, installed the GFIC outlet in the new spot, and turned the breaker back on. No power anywhere on the circuit.
Thinking bad breaker since the whole circuit is dead in which case it’s time to call an electrician. Any ideas before I do that ?
EDIT; Sometimes I forget I'm playing catchup disregard please.
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04-01-24, 03:56 AM
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04-01-24, 04:03 AM
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04-01-24, 05:18 AM
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Thanks.
The only downside is a few of the posts are about 1-2 inches WIDER than 10 feet across, so I will have to screw on/nail some "extensions" to make the 10 foot 2x4's 10 feet 2 inches long in order to fit.
Not a big deal and mrs datlas is quite pleased with the look and cost.
The only downside is a few of the posts are about 1-2 inches WIDER than 10 feet across, so I will have to screw on/nail some "extensions" to make the 10 foot 2x4's 10 feet 2 inches long in order to fit.
Not a big deal and mrs datlas is quite pleased with the look and cost.
04-01-24, 05:57 AM
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04-01-24, 06:03 AM
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04-01-24, 06:41 AM
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The OED (Oxford English Dictionary) accepts, and explains the historical case for, the latter. In North America, the plural possessive variant is widely used and sanctioned by some dictionaries.
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I made an astounding discovery this morning. Those disc brakes ar mechanical. I had been led to believe they wound be hydraulic. 
04-01-24, 07:43 AM
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Is that good or bad? I thought serious cyclists only use hydraulic disc brakes.
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04-01-24, 07:48 AM
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Dont ride it in the rain, but otherwise Happy Birthday!
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Still haven't ridden it except for a few laps around the block. Easter and my electrical problems consumed my weekend.
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04-01-24, 08:22 AM
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I need another weekend. This one ended up being entirely too busy. Had a good productive day off on Friday but then had to stay with my wife at the house where they're dog sitting, then go to work on Saturday and spend the night there again.
Surprise on Sunday morning when we were going to go home and go on a bike ride when another misfire started on the Escape. Same code as last time P0201 injector circuit open but cylinder 1 this time.
This time the connector was fine and the injector harness had proper continuity and no shorts so I started checking resistance on all injectors. All checked out with similar values but cylinder 1 was open, so I thought I would just pop in the old cylinder 2 injector I had saved but it checked open as well. So my last misfire wasn't necessarily the connector backing out but a failing injector.
So today I ordered 4 more which should get here Wednesday, and if I have time on Thursday I'll replace all the other ones before we drive to Missouri on Friday/Saturday. And I'll probably bring those 4 good ones with me on the trip plus all the required tools just in case they give me more trouble. I'm a bit concerned that there's something frying the injectors since I had two fail in about 2 weeks but that's way beyond my ability to diagnose. Also bought a new serpentine belt that I'll bring along on the trip just in case.
Need to do an oil change tonight or tomorrow.
This car is getting expensive.
Surprise on Sunday morning when we were going to go home and go on a bike ride when another misfire started on the Escape. Same code as last time P0201 injector circuit open but cylinder 1 this time.
This time the connector was fine and the injector harness had proper continuity and no shorts so I started checking resistance on all injectors. All checked out with similar values but cylinder 1 was open, so I thought I would just pop in the old cylinder 2 injector I had saved but it checked open as well. So my last misfire wasn't necessarily the connector backing out but a failing injector.
So today I ordered 4 more which should get here Wednesday, and if I have time on Thursday I'll replace all the other ones before we drive to Missouri on Friday/Saturday. And I'll probably bring those 4 good ones with me on the trip plus all the required tools just in case they give me more trouble. I'm a bit concerned that there's something frying the injectors since I had two fail in about 2 weeks but that's way beyond my ability to diagnose. Also bought a new serpentine belt that I'll bring along on the trip just in case.
Need to do an oil change tonight or tomorrow.
This car is getting expensive.
04-01-24, 09:30 AM
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I installed the disc this morning. It looks like it was already installed, and removed when packed. Big Bicycle thought they could catch me out with those torx screws.A t handle would be better, but we’ll see if it holds. I have a very slight tick when holding the front brake and rocking the bike. This new fangled heafset is my first. .I am assuming the front brake/rock method still stands.
And if it does need adjusting, that happens with the to cap, correct?
And if it does need adjusting, that happens with the to cap, correct?
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04-01-24, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas;[url=tel:23201485
23201485]Is that good or bad? I thought serious cyclists only use hydraulic disc brakes.
I noticed a number with nm at the seat mount. I will not be getting a torque wrench of any stripe.
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