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KinAlberta
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# Posted: 5 Jan 2025 10:58pm - Edited by: KinAlberta
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Something for buyers of old cabins to be aware of: Apparently some sellers illegally create dangerous fake receptacle grounds on old wiring:

Illegal Outlet Hack House Flippers Are Scamming Buyers With

https://youtu.be/BYvM8hkO_-E?si=vELGuOaiMa1TTQXA

paulz
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# Posted: 6 Jan 2025 08:43am - Edited by: paulz
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Wow! Makes my wiring look good. At least I’m only 12v.

gcrank1
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# Posted: 6 Jan 2025 11:20am
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Hmmm, wouldn't those 'test out' with one of those plug-in testers?

ICC
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# Posted: 6 Jan 2025 12:47pm - Edited by: ICC
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The common 3 led tester will not indicate a fail for what is called a "bootleg ground".


watch this video...
https://youtu.be/_04HmpFBxdQ?si=rYyDvYjvehqppcsR

The Sure Test tester costs almost $500

KinAlberta
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# Posted: 9 Jan 2025 03:06pm - Edited by: KinAlberta
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The fires in California got me thinking about reducing the fire risk from my wood decks and fences. Maybe some modifications within say a foot or two of buildings would be enough to stop the spread of fire to the structure.

I didn’t know that some brands of PT wood will have fire retardants added in.


A few interesting links:

How to Build a Fire Resistant Deck - Fine Homebuilding
https://www.finehomebuilding.com/project-guides/decks/decks-that-stand-up-to-wildfire

Dek Gard Fire Retardant Additive For Stains
https://www.natfire.com/product/dekgard-fire-retardant-additive-for-stains/

Armstrong-Clark Flame Retardant Wood Stain - PaintPRO
http://www.paintpro.net/Articles/PP603/PP603_ProdProfiles.cfm


Just stumbled on this link from this forum so I thought I’d cross-reference it. Great writeup:
Designing for Fire Resistance - Small Cabin Forum
https://www.small-cabin.com/forum/2_6921_0.html

KinAlberta
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# Posted: 14 Feb 2025 06:57pm
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Still being made under new name and it just raises questions:

End Of An Era! Kohler Engines SOLD! Is It The End Of This Iconic Brand?

https://youtu.be/XzPLWtbrmEY

KinAlberta
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# Posted: 12 Mar 2025 09:51am
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These look useful:

The Best Electrical Box is the One You Have NEVER Tried - Fiberglass
https://youtu.be/_BkYht1CwDo

KinAlberta
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# Posted: 18 Mar 2025 12:27am
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Interesting article.

Seems that Starlink would only delay the rollout of fibre until the performance difference is so large that most customers actively push for fiber expansion to their region. Over time Starlink might also be able to boost its performance.



'Inferior' Starlink Will Leave Rural Americans Worse Off, Says Ousted Federal Official

https://gizmodo.com/inferior-starlink-will-leave-rural-americans-worse-off-says-ouste d-federal-official-2000576818

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