The Unhappy Me thread - Page 13

Christenson · 2011-08-09, 11:51

My acid water ate its way through the one remaining bit of copper in my plumbing system, leaving me to clean up several gallons of water off my kitchen floor last night!!!

Time for a new water heater, thinking about one of those heat pump models. GE ned not apply with its copper heating element.

rogue · 2011-08-09, 12:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christenson

Time for a new water heater, thinking about one of those heat pump models. GE ned not apply with its copper heating element.

I suggest that you go tankless. When my current model (which has a tank) goes I will definitely go tankless. It is more expensive to install, but most parts are serviceable/replaceable, thus they last more than twice as long.

Uncwilly · 2011-08-16, 05:59

It appears that my automobile will be going to an early grave. I was expecting to get at at least 2/3rds more usage before even thinking of wishing it away to the cornfield.

I am surprised that the aggressor vehicle was in as good as shape as it was (the airbags did not deploy).

KingKurly · 2011-08-16, 14:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncwilly

It appears that my automobile will be going to an early grave. I was expecting to get at at least 2/3rds more usage before even thinking of wishing it away to the cornfield.

I am surprised that the aggressor vehicle was in as good as shape as it was (the airbags did not deploy).

Well I'm glad you're still here with us, and hopefully unharmed. Sorry to hear about the vehicle.

Xyzzy · 2011-08-22, 16:05

A water main inside our wall broke yesterday. We spent far too long trying to find the interior emergency water cutoff valve before we went out to the front yard and decoupled the main feed. Apparently, our house does not have an interior emergency water cutoff valve. (!)

We probably should have gone for the main valve in the first place, but we were a bit frantic and it took a while for the thought to occur to us.

Fortunately, the house is not exactly level, so the bulk of the water sloshed (slowly) to Snake1 and Fish1's room. We rented a water extractor and we think we have most of the water picked up. We are worried about mold and stuff, though. There could be a fungus among us!

xilman · 2011-08-22, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xyzzy

A water main inside our wall broke yesterday. We spent far too long trying to find the interior emergency water cutoff valve before we went out to the front yard and decoupled the main feed. Apparently, our house does not have an interior emergency water cutoff valve. (!)

We probably should have gone for the main valve in the first place, but we were a bit frantic and it took a while for the thought to occur to us.

Fortunately, the house is not exactly level, so the bulk of the water sloshed (slowly) to Snake1 and Fish1's room. We rented a water extractor and we think we have most of the water picked up. We are worried about mold and stuff, though. There could be a fungus among us!

I always knew you were a funguy

Seriously, I hope it gets sorted out reasonably quickly and without too much damage caused.

Paul

Uncwilly · 2011-08-22, 17:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xyzzy

Apparently, our house does not have an interior emergency water cutoff valve. (!)

We rented a water extractor and we think we have most of the water picked up. We are worried about mold and stuff, though. There could be a fungus among us!

Peal back the carpeting to expose the pads. Rent one of the industrial flat blowers (the type that blows from the bottom only.) Replace padding as needed and save the carpet.

Many modern houses have a shut-off where the water service enters the house.

ET_ · 2011-08-26, 08:05

My home computer died yesterday

It doesn't even respond to the main switch. I'm afraid the power supply left our dimension.

Luigi

Christenson · 2011-08-26, 12:25

My transmission is sick...made funny noises yesterday (an untoward whirring), then refused to shift into gear and vibrated bad on corners under load....
I find out if it's in this dimension or the next later today.

TheJudger · 2011-08-26, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christenson

My transmission is sick...made funny noises yesterday (an untoward whirring), then refused to shift into gear and vibrated bad on corners under load....
I find out if it's in this dimension or the next later today.

3 weeks ago my car needed a new clutch. Missed 400Mm (megameter aka 400000km) by only 1800km.

Oliver

davieddy · 2011-09-25, 00:46

My computer is on 24/7.
Why does Kaspersky AV wait till the machine is being used most actively
(e.g. streaming video) to update itself?

David

PS It probably doesn't want to slow down Prime95

2011-09-25, 00:46	#143
davieddy "Lucan" Dec 2006 England 2·3·13·83 Posts	Is just Sod's Law at work? My computer is on 24/7. Why does Kaspersky AV wait till the machine is being used most actively (e.g. streaming video) to update itself? David PS It probably doesn't want to slow down Prime95

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2011-08-09, 11:51	#133
Christenson Dec 2010 Monticello 1795₁₀ Posts	My acid water ate its way through the one remaining bit of copper in my plumbing system, leaving me to clean up several gallons of water off my kitchen floor last night!!! Time for a new water heater, thinking about one of those heat pump models. GE ned not apply with its copper heating element.

2011-08-16, 05:59	#135
Uncwilly 6809 > 6502 """"""""""""""""""" Aug 2003 101×103 Posts 23071₈ Posts	It appears that my automobile will be going to an early grave. I was expecting to get at at least 2/3rds more usage before even thinking of wishing it away to the cornfield. I am surprised that the aggressor vehicle was in as good as shape as it was (the airbags did not deploy).

2011-08-22, 16:05	#137
Xyzzy "Mike" Aug 2002 2⁵·257 Posts	A water main inside our wall broke yesterday. We spent far too long trying to find the interior emergency water cutoff valve before we went out to the front yard and decoupled the main feed. Apparently, our house does not have an interior emergency water cutoff valve. (!) We probably should have gone for the main valve in the first place, but we were a bit frantic and it took a while for the thought to occur to us. Fortunately, the house is not exactly level, so the bulk of the water sloshed (slowly) to Snake1 and Fish1's room. We rented a water extractor and we think we have most of the water picked up. We are worried about mold and stuff, though. There could be a fungus among us!

2011-08-26, 08:05	#140
ET_ Banned "Luigi" Aug 2002 Team Italia 3²·5·107 Posts	My home computer died yesterday It doesn't even respond to the main switch. I'm afraid the power supply left our dimension. Luigi

2011-08-26, 12:25	#141
Christenson Dec 2010 Monticello 5×359 Posts	My transmission is sick...made funny noises yesterday (an untoward whirring), then refused to shift into gear and vibrated bad on corners under load.... I find out if it's in this dimension or the next later today.