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14d ago

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Found a trick to stop scale buildup in my boiler tubes

Citric acid is a solid move, I've heard good things about it.

15d ago

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Dropped $200 on a fancy power trowel that sat in my truck for a year before I sold it at a loss

I mean, my trowel's so light it's basically doing a little dance while my thinset just watches.

15d ago

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Tried to verify a broker's license and it took 4 days

That 4 day wait sounds painfully familiar, I used to trust those state databases but not anymore.

16d ago

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Warning: almost got burned at a local game convention in Austin last weekend

Oh man, this is exactly why I always bring one of those little portable smoke detectors when I go to cons now. I had a similar thing happen at a smaller show in Dallas last year where a vendor had a whole extension cord setup that was clearly overheating, you could smell the plastic melting. My advice is to always check where the exits are as soon as you walk into a hall, and if you see any cords running across walkways or daisy chained power strips, that's a big red flag. Don't be afraid to tell con staff right away if something looks off, most of the time they'll take it seriously because they don't want a lawsuit. Also, keep an eye on those big LED display cases, I've seen those get scary hot after a few hours.

18d ago

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Appreciation post: A talk with a retired guy at the truck stop in Billings

Oh man, that's spot on. My buddy Dave used to swear he could tell what was wrong with a pump just by the sound, then he got a scope and said it was like learning a whole new language but the tune was the same.