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22d ago

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A plumber in Boise told me to always carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer for cleaning meter sockets before testing.

Oh, interesting. I read a forum post where an electrician said the alcohol in hand sanitizer can actually dry out and crack some older rubber gaskets on meter sockets over time. He recommended a dedicated electrical contact cleaner instead, said it cleans without leaving any residue.

24d ago

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A trick with a string line saved my bacon on a sloped job in Denver

Yeah, that string line trick is solid. I've seen guys try to use a level on every single post on a hill and it never works out. The whole run ends up looking like a staircase. Keeping contact with one continuous line is the only way to get that clean, straight look on a slope. Your buddy knew what he was talking about. Simple fixes are usually the best ones.

25d ago

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Bought a cheap thermal paste applicator kit online and it was a total waste

Wait you actually spread paste on a direct-die chip? That sounds like a great way to crack the die, man. I just put a tiny dot in the middle and let the cooler press it.

25d ago

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My neighbor said her basil was 'just for looks' and it hit me...

Read an article that said to put a small whiteboard on your fridge and write what's ready to pick. I started doing that and it actually works. You see it every time you go to make a meal. Now I use my chives and basil way more often before they get weird.

26d ago

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Remember trying to set a line through that old rock wall in Burlington?

Is a small drill really the answer for solid granite? That stuff laughs at most handheld tools. You might just be trading one long day for another.