As far as laptops go, Framework is the spiritual successor to the old Thinkpads just FYI. And ifixit is that database, at least for electronics.

I, as a 6’5" man was watching the video linked thinking “oh no, this looks kind of cool but I’ll never fit in it”. Until the host mentions he’s 6’10" LMAO, I looked it up and he sure is. They should really add a disclaimer at the bottom of the videos he’s in cause it throws off your prescription of the car lol

4x4 might be more trouble/overkill and money than it’s worth for something that only weighs 600lbs? I think you’d be able to get by with 2x4s (+plywood?)and some deck screwed.

What’s going in the middle? I think the easiest/best looking way to do this is to add some shelving at the bottom/middle and that could stabilize the two cabinets together. And if necessary add extra bracing in the back behind the cabinets.

Are you trying to stabilize the tunnel or the whole cabinets to each other? Or both the cabinets to the wall?

That study was done in 1996 and afaik the only way to actually read it is to pay $35. But, judging by the short tldr that’s not always the case. About 1/3 of the time that’s not the case, and without having the details IDK if this info is useful? Like did 2/3 of the times where the filters just not cleaned properly or at all? Who knows?

“The microbiological quality of filtered water in a commercial water filter system (Brita) was tested in households and in two laboratories. In 24 of 34 filters used in households, bacterial counts increased in the filtered water up to 6,000 cfu/ml. In 4 of 6 filters tested in the laboratory, bacterial counts in the fresh filtrate were higher than in tap water after approximately one week of use both at room temperature and at 4 degrees C, suggesting growth or biofilm formation in the filter material. In some cases colony counts in the filtered water were 10,000 times those in tap water. The filter material of 5 of 13 new commercial filters was contaminated with bacteria or moulds. National or international regulatory agencies should ensure that water filters marketed for domestic use do not allow deterioration in the microbiological quality of drinking water.”

1. This is funded by the British government. So that hot water isn’t so much free as funded by the British people.

2. From the article, it sounds like they’re going to be using the customers Internet service.

3. This is not sending 100% of the heat into the hot water. You will be responsible for that excess heat. That’s why these trials are being run during the winter time. Expect the cost to run your AC in the summer to go up.

4. Why would you wantonly let a billion dollar corporation into your home. When does that ever work out for people.

5. They are cutting a hole into the side of your hot water heater. If you or they decide not to continue with this who pays to repair that hole, I doubt it’s the company.

Fuck this.

Looks neat but, very little to know information seems to be available right now so I’m not holding my breath. And FYI there are some other options out now. But those options aren’t very polished though and geared more towards computer nerds.

“Both Stalin and Hitler, though poles apart on many things”

Me, a Polish person - Am I a joke to you (≖︿≖ )

No, I meant one of the more premium ones in the page I linked. BIFL rarely, if ever means the cheapest option.

Sony Walkman are the only company that takes making music players seriously today that I can think of. Probably not repairable so not really BIFL but worth taking a look.

Ahh, I see now. That all makes way more sense lol. Thanks for sharing.

If the power goes out you’d probably be better off using solar or a even gas. Maybe if you’re using water for something else anyways it makes sense but how much power can really be generated by turning a house on for a min? How much water is wasted?

I don’t think you’d get enough water pressure that way.

Tldr? Why would anyone do this? To what end?

Fairphone might be worth taking a look at.

If you just want to use a FOSS OS, LineageOS with a Google Pixel phones have the best support and will be the path of least resistance.

Heat did the trick for the spout, no dice on the diverter knob.

I forgot to mention, when you use heat to try and loosen it up to drain the water out of the system first. Otherwise all the heat will just get transferred to the water in the pipes. So try turning off the water to the house, then turn on the shower and open a sink or shower in the basement so all the water will drain away from the shower you’re working on.

Be aware that this might melt any plastic or rubber in the shower valve causing it to leak or make it unusable until you fix it. It might be smart to have a replacement shower valve on hand just in case you can’t fix the old one, best case you can return it if your successful fixing the old one.

They make specific replacement shower valves sets that come with a large trim piece that cover up the hole you would have to make to replace the old valve.

Sorry I wasn’t more specific about all that, I haven’t worked in plumbing for like ten years 😅

Nope, if it really is that old I doubt you’ll find a replace. At best you could try to replace all the o-rings in the old valve and put it back in. If you want to try to find a replacement anyways, take out the old valve and take it to a plumbing supply store and ask someone behind the counter if they have any. Also, avoid buying plumbing supplies from Home Depot/Lowe’s or any big box store, it’s all garbage.

I worked a few years in plumbing in my youth and in these type of situations we’d always replace the whole setup.

I’d just replace the whole thing if I where you. Are there replacement valves even available anymore, if there 60 years old there might not be?

If you do just want to fix the old ones, spray then with a penatrating oil (WD-40) and let it soak in for a few hours and try again. If that direct doesn’t work try heating them up with a torch. Don’t forget to turn off the water to the house before trying either lol