Thanks, think I'll buy some before the price goes to the stratosphere like R 22 didtortoise84 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 30, 2023 7:39 pmOnline here: https://www.jjacsupply.com/product-page/r410a
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- Wed Aug 30, 2023 8:13 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Using window air conditioners to improve HVAC efficiency DEC 2023 UPDATE 13% reduced electric usage for full year
- Replies: 61
- Views: 9247
Re: Using window air conditioners to improve HVAC efficiency AUG 2023 UPDATE 30% reduced electric usage
- Wed Aug 30, 2023 7:30 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Using window air conditioners to improve HVAC efficiency DEC 2023 UPDATE 13% reduced electric usage for full year
- Replies: 61
- Views: 9247
Re: Using window air conditioners to improve HVAC efficiency AUG 2023 UPDATE 30% reduced electric usage
I updated my electric usage numbers in the post above for the peak of Summer in August and they were down 30% compared to 2022, so these U shaped window ACs were definitely much more efficient than my central AC. I also got an EPA 608 Universal certificate for free from SkillCat so now I can DIY work on my central AC. I got some R-410a and gauges and when I hooked them up, I found my system was extremely low on refrigerant. 75 psi on the low side which equates to a saturation temp of 18F and the suction line temp was 82F so superheat was way too high at 64F. High side: 250 psi = Sat Temp 84F, liquid line temp 84F, subcooling 0F (it has a TXV). The air coming out of the vents was only around 74F. So I added some R-410a and brought the syste...
- Wed Jul 05, 2023 8:21 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Soaker pipe with timer for foundation in Texas
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1336
Re: Soaker pipe with timer for foundation in Texas
Thanks for that source, was not familiar with them. We bought our tubing supplies at drip depot.JimmyJoeMeeker wrote: ↑Tue Jul 04, 2023 7:29 pm Go to Ewing Irrigation (professional store for irrigation). Many locations in TX. Explain to manager what you want to do. He will walk you through options. Soaker hoses plug over time. Better to use in-line drip tubing.
- Mon Feb 20, 2023 4:47 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Medicare vs. Spouse's employer health insurance
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1158
Re: Medicare vs. Spouse's employer health insurance
My wife will turn 65 next year and so I am starting to think about the typical issues for someone turning 65 (SS, Medicare, etc.). I am a few years younger and plan to be employed for at least 5 more years. Thanks to Open Social Security I think I have her SS figured out, but I'm not sure how to analyze here medical options. Specifically, do I have her sign up for Medicare next year or keep her on my employer plan as long as possible? There is a separate premium for employee vs. employee + spouse, so I could potentially save money there, but of course I have to balance that out against here costs on medicare - which could just be Parts A and B, Parts A / B / D, Parts A / B / D and Medigap, or one of the multitude of Medicare Advantage plan...
- Fri Oct 14, 2022 3:44 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage
- Replies: 481
- Views: 43875
Re: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage
One must do much research before one selects a Medicare plan. Failure to do so may bring grief. Joined my MA when I became eligible. The MA plan has a contract with my former employer. It is one of many plans. It is renegotiated annually. I review all changes before re-enrolling each year. Travel within and without the USA is covered. Hospitals and medical clinics are everywhere in my area. I was leaning toward original Medicare and just recently found out I am eligible for a MA plan with my former employer(also a pension) that has most of the same points in your list. Seems like a simpler way to go, at least as far as MA plans go. I will be delaying it until my spouse retires and I no longer have her coverage. I noticed you are also an &q...
- Wed Oct 12, 2022 3:58 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: ERS(Texas) Retirees Health Select Medical Advantage
- Replies: 0
- Views: 265
ERS(Texas) Retirees Health Select Medical Advantage
I got the title wrong. It should be ERS, not TRS. I am eligible for (ERS Texas) Health Select Medicare Advantage Plan (United Health Care). Would like to hear from anyone who has this plan as in, do you like it, etc. Thanks very much for any help.
- Tue Oct 04, 2022 5:43 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Any early retirement stories you can share?
- Replies: 128
- Views: 23692
Re: Any early retirement stories you can share?
I think the next "Mission Impossible" movie should have Tom Cruise pick out a Medicare plan.ModifiedDuration wrote: ↑Tue Oct 04, 2022 4:15 pm The one thing that surprised me the most was when it was time to switch to Medicare just how complicated Medicare is.
Parts A and B, Medicare Advantage, Part D, all those different Medicare Supplement plans…..and, depending on where you live, some of your decisions might result in you being unable to make changes that you later want to.
Ugh
Oh, and you have to watch your income the year you turn 63 because that will determine what you are going to pay for Medicare during the year you turn 65.
- Mon Oct 03, 2022 3:43 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: If things are so bad, how come the market is up 900 points today?
- Replies: 141
- Views: 15319
Re: If things are so bad, how come the market is up 900 points today?
I know, right. The only thing I know for sure is - never bet against the Fed.Fremdon Ferndock wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 2:03 pm I don't understand why the market can take off when we have this backdrop of gloomy news, such as:
Can anyone explain this craziness?‘We are in deep trouble’: Billionaire investor Druckenmiller believes Fed’s monetary tightening will push the economy into recession in 2023"
- Fri Aug 12, 2022 4:37 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Dallas, Texas 6th Floor Museum
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3691
Re: Dallas, Texas 6th Floor Museum
As for the neighborhood around the museum- the West End and downtown Dallas- sadly, I think the covid lockdowns had a major negative impact and I found the area to be very derelict with many aggressive homeless and street people. I did not feel very comfortable as evening approached, and I say this as one who has travelled widely in rough places around the world ie Cali, Bogota, Manila, etc. My advice is drive to the museum, there’s plenty of parking nearby, and then go someplace else to enjoy your time in DFW. I live in a suburb of Dallas. The West End/Dallas Alley was the place to go in the late 80's and into the 90's. Sadly most of the night clubs are gone. There are still some good restaurants in the area but I'm afraid the above descr...
- Tue Jun 21, 2022 6:42 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Possible Relo to Irving TX
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2517
Re: Possible Relo to Irving TX
My wife and I have the “option” to relocate to Irving TX from the Chicago area. Her job is moving, mine is remote and can be done from anywhere. I say “option” because we don’t need to move (wife could find another job inside the company that is not relocating - preferred if not relocating, or find another job in the same field, or not work at all for that matter). We are looking to better inform our decision making process, and it sounds like we will have some time to sort thing out before committing one way or the other. The cost of the relo would be fully covered including the transactional costs of selling and buying. Would like to know from those that live in the Dallas area where would you target living if you were to work in Irving?...
- Sun Jun 19, 2022 9:59 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Solar Panels Considering FIRE 3% Rule
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1795
Re: Solar Panels Considering FIRE 3% Rule
Helping the environment and helping the grid(Texas) were our main considerations for installing solar panels.
- Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:15 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Need help with HVAC quotes - switching from gas to heat pump
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1605
Re: Need help with HVAC quotes - switching from gas to heat pump
My neighbor has a 1200 sq ft house(North Texas, energy star house) and they recently put in a 2.5-ton Rheem heat pump. I think it is 14 seer, he said it was $10k. The plenum was also replaced and wire was ran for back up heat strips. Of course that price is for Rheem, not Mitsubishi or Daikin. Another consideration might be what refrigerant the systems have. R410A is being phased out pretty soon and I think Daikin is going with R32 as its replacement, not sure what Mitsubishi is using.
- Sat Jun 11, 2022 5:43 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: TX electricity rates
- Replies: 88
- Views: 9643
Re: TX electricity rates
I’m seeing ~53% increase in rates for my next contract renewal. Awesome Texas. After "ice week" we decided to put in solar panels. Went we a local company and it was a great experience, $16K after rebates. Our electric bill for March and April was less than $10. And that includes a main house and a mother-in-law house, with 3 people home all day, one of which works from home running computer equipment. Next purchase will be battery storage, in case we have another "minor weather event". :D Unless you have an unusual configuration, when the grid goes down your solar PV goes down? Yes a battery will give you (some) relief in the event of a longer outage. However: - average home in TX probably uses c 50 kwhr/ day (15k kwhr...
- Fri Jun 10, 2022 12:37 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: TX electricity rates
- Replies: 88
- Views: 9643
Re: TX electricity rates
I’m seeing ~53% increase in rates for my next contract renewal. Awesome Texas. After "ice week" we decided to put in solar panels. Went we a local company and it was a great experience, $16K after rebates. Our electric bill for March and April was less than $10. And that includes a main house and a mother-in-law house, with 3 people home all day, one of which works from home running computer equipment. Next purchase will be battery storage, in case we have another "minor weather event". :D Unless you have an unusual configuration, when the grid goes down your solar PV goes down? Yes a battery will give you (some) relief in the event of a longer outage. However: - average home in TX probably uses c 50 kwhr/ day (15k kwhr...
- Fri Jun 10, 2022 12:22 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: TX electricity rates
- Replies: 88
- Views: 9643
Re: TX electricity rates
I’m seeing ~53% increase in rates for my next contract renewal. Awesome Texas. After "ice week" we decided to put in solar panels. Went we a local company and it was a great experience, $16K after rebates. Our electric bill for March and April was less than $10. And that includes a main house and a mother-in-law house, with 3 people home all day, one of which works from home running computer equipment. Next purchase will be battery storage, in case we have another "minor weather event". :D Solar panel is still a luxury thing. With $16k cash outlay, I can pay our electric bills for at least 13 years. To me, it's not a value proposition. Living in Houston for most of our lives, we are too familiar with hurricanes. We deal...
- Fri Jun 10, 2022 10:24 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: TX electricity rates
- Replies: 88
- Views: 9643
Re: TX electricity rates
After "ice week" we decided to put in solar panels. Went we a local company and it was a great experience, $16K after rebates. Our electric bill for March and April was less than $10. And that includes a main house and a mother-in-law house, with 3 people home all day, one of which works from home running computer equipment. Next purchase will be battery storage, in case we have another "minor weather event".
- Wed Jun 08, 2022 5:41 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Declining Part B Question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1826
Re: Declining Part B Question
Makes sense, thanks!
- Wed Jun 08, 2022 5:04 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Declining Part B Question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1826
Declining Part B Question
I will be declining Medicare Part B(for now) and on the back of the card it informs you to "sign here" if you do not want Part B. There is also a spot for the signature of witness. Can the witness be your spouse or does it need to be someone else? Thanks very much for any help.
- Mon May 16, 2022 5:17 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: State pension credit purchase question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1221
Re: State pension credit purchase question
Thanks for finding that.delamer wrote: ↑Mon May 16, 2022 5:12 pm According to this article, it’s possible to do a direct rollover from a qualified plan: https://retirementlc.com/purchasing-ser ... efit-plan/
But it doesn’t mention IRAs.
- Mon May 16, 2022 5:08 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: State pension credit purchase question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1221
Re: State pension credit purchase question
That was exactly what I was wondering. Thank you so much for pointing that out.Herekittykitty wrote: ↑Mon May 16, 2022 4:57 pm Is it possible to roll over money from the traditional IRA directly into the system to purchase pension credits without creating a taxable event?''
(I haven't seen that addressed in this thread and I don't know the answer.)
- Mon May 16, 2022 4:34 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: State pension credit purchase question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1221
Re: State pension credit purchase question
I previously had a 403b, but I transferred those funds(after a quad by-pass) into a trad ira about 18 years ago(dumb mistake). So I would be paying for the state service credit from that trad ira or from savings. It seems like a good idea to buy the credit, since it is a state pension. The payback break even for me is right at 10 years. I will be 65 soon, but my beneficiary is younger than me and she should be around for another 20 years or more(who knows the future right?).
- Mon May 16, 2022 3:56 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: State pension credit purchase question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1221
State pension credit purchase question
Turns out I'm eligible to buy back 4 years state service at a price just under $17K. The money can come from various eligible retirement plans, a trad ira or even cash. My question is, if I just write them a check will it create any negative tax consequences or a problem with the IRS? I'm not good at these things and trying not to complicate things. Thanks very much for any insight.
- Mon Nov 01, 2021 3:43 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Shingle Roof Replacement Insurance Question
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1687
Re: Shingle Roof Replacement Insurance Question
My wife says we paid the deductible to the roofer. I assumed we had paid it to the insurance company. Knowing this, and based on what you guys are saying, I will not be paying them any more money. Sorry for the late reply, I have been painting said house(houses). Thanks very much for all the replies. Once again Bogleheads helped save me money.
- Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:45 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Shingle Roof Replacement Insurance Question
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1687
Shingle Roof Replacement Insurance Question
After 39 years of owning houses we just filed our first insurance claim on a roof. The roofing company did an excellent job, replacing the roof and gutters on our main house and also a mother-in-law house. The manager told me they don't really have big profit margins on jobs our size, only about a $1000 dollars. They also upgraded us from 3 tab to architectural or laminated shingles. He said after all said and done that they lost money on us, because the insurance company shorted them about $1800 dollars(basically our deductible). In the middle of the whole process our insurance agent quit and handed the claim off to the new guy. The roofing manager thinks this had something to do with the shortfall. He also said our insurance company is on...
- Tue Mar 23, 2021 6:25 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What Outlets in preparation for electric cars?
- Replies: 100
- Views: 8680
- Sun Jan 31, 2021 9:11 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Shower Knob Screw Rusted
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2293
- Sun Jan 31, 2021 8:50 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Shower Knob Screw Rusted
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2293
Re: Shower Knob Screw Rusted
Good advice on using stainless steel set screws that secure those handles. Another trick I have been using for years(especially if you don't have stainless screws at the time) - put a dap of plumber's grease on set screws. I lubricate faucet handle set screws(and make sure they're not too tight) when I do routine maintenance or at least once a year, which ever comes first. Also do this as soon as possible when moving into a new house.
- Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:51 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: For those over 63 and who fish from a kayak
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2516
Re: For those over 63 and who fish from a kayak
I fish in fresh water mostly for bass species, so the fish aren't usually that big. I have caught hybrid striped bass over 2 foot long fishing out of a float tube. Anything bigger than that, just work him to the shallows.flyingaway wrote: ↑Sat Sep 26, 2020 4:53 pm How could you get a big one out of the water if you are on a kayak?
- Sat Sep 26, 2020 4:50 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: For those over 63 and who fish from a kayak
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2516
Re: For those over 63 and who fish from a kayak
I really like the look of the Crescent Lite and Ultralite. The simple uncluttered deck seems a very good design and I also like the chair.Liam Friend wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:04 pm I’m close to 63 and regularly fish from a kayak. Most of my fishing is in small rivers. When water is shallow, I’ve heard pedal drive kayaks can be a problem in rivers/creeks. I use a Crescent Lite Tackle after finding it easy to paddle even upstream.
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 2:30 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: For those over 63 and who fish from a kayak
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2516
Re: For those over 63 and who fish from a kayak
Nothing magic about 63(at least not for me), that's just my age and I wanted the input from an older crowd.beernutz wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 2:08 pm I'm not yet 63 but close so I'll answer. I use a Field & Stream Eagle Claw kayak I bought several years ago from Dicks. It works pretty well for river fishing. I use an anchor pole and added a removable basket made from a plastic milk carton and another rod holder plus I have a cheapo portable fish/depth finder on it.
We also own a Hobie inflatable kayak which would be amazing for fishing except that I'm paranoid about hooking it. The seat is super comfortable for hours and you can propel yourself with the pedals leaving your hands free so one day I might try it.
What is magic about 63?
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 2:24 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: For those over 63 and who fish from a kayak
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2516
Re: For those over 63 and who fish from a kayak
The pedal kayaks are appealing. I fished out a float tube with swim fins for decades and that's what I really liked, never having to stop fishing.Shallowpockets wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 2:04 pm Hobie Mirage series. Foot peddle kayaks. Hard or inflatable.
This way you don’t have to stop fishing and put down or pick up a paddle.
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:55 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: For those over 63 and who fish from a kayak
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2516
For those over 63 and who fish from a kayak
What kayak do you use? Thanks for any input.
- Sun Sep 13, 2020 10:23 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Bike Recommendation
- Replies: 75
- Views: 7018
Re: Bike Recommendation
Didn't have BMX bikes when I was a kid, so I don't have any experience with them. But I would like to buy a good one also. Currently riding a 26" urban man single speed beach cruiser bike made by Firmstrong. Bought it on Craigslist several years ago for $100 in like new condition. Has been bullet proof and simple. My brain has yet to register "too old" will be 63 this month and ride every day. Here's to never being "too old".
- Mon Sep 07, 2020 1:37 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Online cheap eyeglass prescription lenses...
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2752
Re: Online cheap eyeglass prescription lenses...
Great experience with Zenni. Here was my cost - Frame = $6.95, Lens(prescription, single vision) = Free, AR coating = $4.95, Shipping = $4.95. Total bill = $16.85. My cheapest cost in the last 50 years of buying eye glasses. Good bye to brick and mortar(except for eye exams) forever.
- Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:38 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Lexus Key Fob Issue
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3715
Re: Lexus Key Fob Issue
How old is your car battery and when was the last time the cable connections were cleaned?SVariance1 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 22, 2020 11:25 am I can confirm that it is not the keyfob and not the battery. There is something wrong with the car and I will likely need to call the dealer.
- Fri May 01, 2020 2:05 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: A 40% drop could hit by next year , FACT or FICTION?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3299
Re: A 40% drop could hit by next year , FACT or FICTION?
Yes, that's true there could be a 40% drop next year, and the year after that and the year after that, and the year after that.... And it's fiction until it happens and no one I know can tell you when that will be, which is a fact.
- Sat Apr 25, 2020 5:55 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Go or no go on Carnival cruise
- Replies: 116
- Views: 9103
Re: Go or no go on Carnival cruise
- Sat Mar 28, 2020 11:44 am
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: [NY Times:] I Became a Disciplined Investor Over 40 Years. The Virus Broke Me In 40 Days.
- Replies: 56
- Views: 10680
- Thu Mar 19, 2020 9:30 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Gold [why is it dropping?]
- Replies: 72
- Views: 4126
Re: Gold [why is it dropping?]
Lifecycle Wipe? Or does that sound like crap?
- Thu Aug 29, 2019 6:48 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Social security now or latet
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2053
Re: Social security now or latet
When you say first day, are you referring to age 62?Trader Joe wrote: ↑Thu Aug 29, 2019 6:27 pmI am not sure what "uncertainty" that you are referring to. My plan is to take Social Security the very first day that I am eligible.
- Thu Mar 14, 2019 5:59 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: United Economy class and personal item bringing on plane
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3207
Re: United Economy class and personal carry on
Be careful using the term of "carry on" when you say "personal carry on". The correct term is "Personal Item", not to be confused with "Carry-on bag". Assuming that you really mean personal item and not carry-on bag, the test is if it will fit under the seat in front of you. The overhead bin sizing is related to the Carry-On bag, not the Personal Item. Although you state that United defines a Personal Item as 36 inches, but they actually issue maximum dimensions as 17"x10"x9", and that includes wheels and handles. They typically aren't very strict. However, a case that's 2"x2"x32" might not pass muster as a Personal Item. Thanks for making that distinction. You made me r...
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 3:07 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Would you eat lab grown meat?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 2795
Re: Would you eat lab grown meat?
I would try it. For someone who rarely eats meat, I could see where lab grown meat could easily provide all of my meat allocation.
- Sun Jan 13, 2019 2:10 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: How do I stop jeans from ripping in the thighs?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 9181
Re: How do I stop jeans from ripping in the thighs?
Maybe buy tougher jeans. I have had good luck with Wrangler jeans and now you can get them with flex(2% spandex) added. I do everything in Wrangler 4 way flex jeans(loose fit) and have never had a rip. $11 at Walmart on Black Friday, that's what us old timers call "a bargain".
- Sun Jan 13, 2019 12:53 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Duffel Bag vs Wheeled Stand Up traveling
- Replies: 78
- Views: 6070
Re: Duffel Bag vs Wheeled Stand Up traveling
How about over 60? No wheels hasn't been a problem so far, just the opposite actually. But yes, definitely in the extreme minority.quantAndHold wrote: ↑Sun Jan 13, 2019 11:32 amExactly. How many of the people who are carrying a bunch of stuff on their shoulders are over 40? Or women? Or fly more than 100k?
I suspect very few.
- Sat Jan 12, 2019 12:54 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Duffel Bag vs Wheeled Stand Up traveling
- Replies: 78
- Views: 6070
Re: Duffel Bag vs Wheeled Stand Up traveling
I use an "18 duffel back that fits perfectly under the seat in front of me. $10 at Academy, got mine on sale for $8. Works great, light durable and fast.Keepcalm wrote: ↑Sat Jan 12, 2019 9:14 am Talking to a guy who commutes to Asia multiple times a month for work. He said something that caught my attention. He said that die hard commuters are starting to trend towards duffel bags and look at traditional carryons as "stone age".
Has anyone seen any validity to this?
- Mon Jan 07, 2019 7:44 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: DIY question - leaky faucet - change stem valve or o-rings?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7563
Re: DIY question - leaky faucet - change stem valve or o-rings?
I know that back in the day the general rule of thumb was; a leak out of the spout was usually due to stem washer wear, sometimes debris between the washer and stem seat and sometimes on older faucets wear or damage on the brass seat itself. A leak out from around the faucet main body(coming out below the faucet handle) was due to stem packing nut wear and sometimes just a loose packing nut or worn O-rings. Pretty much all of our current faucets are washerless. I buy a large package of the rubber parts with accompanying springs so we always have them on hand. When I take a faucet apart I always do a visual inspection with a flashlight inside the faucet body and clean out any debris/calcium carbonate build up. I also lubricate parts and surf...
- Sat Jan 05, 2019 2:52 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Carryon for 7-day FL vacation?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 3822
Re: Carryon for 7-day FL vacation?
I once flew to Seattle for 7 days(Feb) with nothing but the clothes on my back and what I could carry in my pockets. A few years ago we went to Rome, Paris and London for 15 days, all I used was half the space in a child's size luggage. I was stopped at customs in Dallas and the inspector commented that I didn't have much for a 2 week(Dec) trip. My wife piped up and said, "you should see him travel in the summer". I now only travel with what I can place under the seat in front of me. Jack Reacher doesn't have much on Grandpa.
- Fri Dec 28, 2018 4:39 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Bathroom Dripping-Potential Leak Question
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3058
Re: Bathroom Dripping-Potential Leak Question
Sometimes the vent pipe for the exhaust fan/light can accumulate water condensate and cause a drip.
- Fri Dec 28, 2018 4:30 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Why do people buy- performance cars?
- Replies: 67
- Views: 3564
Re: Why do people buy- performance cars?
Endorphins.
- Fri Dec 14, 2018 10:59 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Roth Details Question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 571
Re: Roth Details Question
You are confusing tIRA to Roth conversions with an annual Roth contribution limit. With a Roth conversion, there is no limit except what makes sense in terms of taxable income for you during the year of the conversion (counts as AGI and thus taxable income). In a Roth contribution, the 2018 limit is $6500 (if over 50) for MFJ but this is separate from the conversion. You can do both in a tax year if it makes sense for you and you have earned income to be eligible for the Roth contribution. I stated the limits, because that's all the information I can find. But if I want do a conversion do I just tell my credit union to move the money($45k or whatever amount)? And then are there any special tax forms(for a conversion) or do you just pay the...