fredsam25
fredsam25 t1_j6kkc8j wrote
Reply to Removing dishwasher air gap-bad idea? by capnsmartypantz
Who said the airgap has to go on our counter? Mount it on a piece of plywood right under the counter, above the sink drain.
fredsam25 t1_j6dgssb wrote
No matter what container you use, make sure the paint is mixed well before you transfer. If it has been more than a day since it was mixed, then mix it again. Otherwise the pigment will settle and you'll transfer over a slightly different color. Also keep in mind this is only useful for a few years at most. The paint on your wall changes color with exposure to light, moisture, and oxygen. After a long enough period, even if you use the exact same paint, it won't match.
fredsam25 t1_j6asma2 wrote
If you get a huge tax refund, that means you overpaid throughout the year and gave the government an interest free loan. If you have a huge tax bill, that means you got an interest free loan from the government, and they'll put a stop to that real quick. If you have no refund and no tax bill, you correctly guessed how much taxes you were supposed to pay.
fredsam25 t1_j6ars1w wrote
Reply to TIFU by taking /way/ too much acid and having a naked breakdown on campus by Emergency-Nail-9921
Did you ever finish school? If not, you should. These are the sort of mistakes that happen in youth. Don't let it define the rest of your life. But honestly, who takes acid when they still have a final left? You couldn't wait another few days?
fredsam25 t1_j68lysy wrote
Reply to TIL that in 1930 astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto and in 2007 his ashes were aboard the first spacecraft sent to explore it. by Emu_Enough
Did... Did he want this? Because there's something depressing about launching your remains into deep space away from everyone on earth. Having said it out loud, I can understand the appeal.
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fredsam25 t1_j63fz6a wrote
Reply to Lightswitch mystery wiring by CmdrCody84
Did you try replacing the light? It's likely fluorescent or LED, both can flicker at end of life. Hopefully the light is replaceable. If the fan runs without stuttering in sync with the light, then it's the light that's the problem, not the switch.
fredsam25 t1_j63f293 wrote
Reply to Removing pea trap (clogged sink) by ytsephill
Me trying to understand where in the world they install a trap just to catch peas... But also stop putting so many damn peas down the drain...
fredsam25 t1_j4zxrrb wrote
Reply to Ceiling too short for exhaust fan by fancypanting
You could always do a roof mounted vent fan. It gets mounted above your roof, and you only need the grille and duct mounted to your ceiling.
fredsam25 t1_j4q85uq wrote
Reply to I have a ventless propane fireplace insert that had a 100 gallon tank outside. Can I replace it with a refillable 10 gallon tank? by KevinAnniPadda
If you use it this rarely, get an electric heater instead. You can even get one that mimics the flames, if this is more for esthetics. This way, you won't accidentally kill your family with carbon monoxide.
fredsam25 t1_j4l6c4m wrote
This is why Reddit mods are always in a bad mood. Imagining filtering through stuff like this all day.
fredsam25 t1_j31y4af wrote
Reply to comment by Forgot-My-Name_again in TIL that all the gold that has ever been mined in all of human history could fill about three Olympic-sized swimming pools. by westondeboer
The melting point of gold is around 2000F. No way you are getting anywhere close to that in a open tennis court fire. The gold will not be effected by the fire except to be torn apart by the plumes of smoke that would also carry it away.
fredsam25 t1_j31xcil wrote
Reply to comment by Forgot-My-Name_again in TIL that all the gold that has ever been mined in all of human history could fill about three Olympic-sized swimming pools. by westondeboer
You're thinking of gold particles. Ultra thin gold flakes are easily carried away in the wind. The ratio of surface area to weight mean that they experience a lot of drag relative to gravity.
fredsam25 t1_j30fb5l wrote
Reply to comment by WarrenPuff_It in TIL that all the gold that has ever been mined in all of human history could fill about three Olympic-sized swimming pools. by westondeboer
You're better off not putting it on a tennis court in the first place.
fredsam25 t1_j30dmw1 wrote
Reply to comment by Forgot-My-Name_again in TIL that all the gold that has ever been mined in all of human history could fill about three Olympic-sized swimming pools. by westondeboer
It would just blow away with the smoke.
fredsam25 t1_j30df40 wrote
Reply to comment by WarrenPuff_It in TIL that all the gold that has ever been mined in all of human history could fill about three Olympic-sized swimming pools. by westondeboer
The wind would blow half of it away.
fredsam25 t1_j30boh1 wrote
Reply to comment by WarrenPuff_It in TIL that all the gold that has ever been mined in all of human history could fill about three Olympic-sized swimming pools. by westondeboer
Good luck scraping gold leaf off a tennis court.
fredsam25 t1_j302kjq wrote
Reply to comment by Afrenc3931 in TIL that all the gold that has ever been mined in all of human history could fill about three Olympic-sized swimming pools. by westondeboer
But spread out on a tennis court, it's pretty wasteful.
fredsam25 t1_j2zutbt wrote
Reply to TIL that all the gold that has ever been mined in all of human history could fill about three Olympic-sized swimming pools. by westondeboer
No it couldn't. First, it would be impossible to collect it all. Even if you did manage to get it, you'd have to melt it to make it fit. Even if you managed to melt it and make it fit, the Olympic swimming pool would collapse because it can't support the weight.
fredsam25 t1_j2zujn8 wrote
Reply to comment by BroodPlatypus in TIL that all the gold that has ever been mined in all of human history could fill about three Olympic-sized swimming pools. by westondeboer
That would be a waste of gold.
fredsam25 t1_j2o61vy wrote
Reply to Something is causing CO2 buildup in part of the house- how do I secure the windows so I can ventilate it? by [deleted]
Keep in mind that CO alarms have a limited lifespan and will fail on, meaning it will start to beep when it no longer works correctly. So check to make sure you CO alarm is not expired before assuming your house is safe or dangerous.
fredsam25 t1_j2duax0 wrote
Reply to comment by KingRobotPrince in TIL When you open your eyes in a prefectly dark room you don't see black, but " eigengrau ", a shafe of grey by mic3ttaa
Fifty shafes of grey! The best selling sex novel by the swedish chef.
fredsam25 t1_j2bbr50 wrote
Reply to comment by iandriuxas in TIFU by cumming on my girlfriends crocheting project by Throwawayplayers
Is there both a distance and height record? A high cum, if you will?
fredsam25 t1_j27nf4z wrote
If you don't often use the drill, then it doesn't make sense to buy a premium drill to just get this one job done. You can instead invest in a cheap rachet set and use a hex bolt that you drive by hand.
fredsam25 t1_j6l14gz wrote
Reply to comment by Build68 in Removing dishwasher air gap-bad idea? by capnsmartypantz
Yup.