Topic: What you Buy or DIY show off thread

[rrocket]

Received my fully adjustable, king size bed base today. All the bells and whistles. Under bed lighting, USB ports, head and foot massage (gimmick), TV mode, zero gravity mode, custom presets, etc

Been wanting one for awhile and the 30 percent off sale in Canada day finally got me to pull the trigger.

[Great_Big_Abyss]

I bought a new tire for the trailer.

When we bought the trailer, the seller assured me that two new tires had been installed under the trailer.  They looked decent, so I accepted the statement at face value, and didn't think about it. 

Fast forward to two weekends ago.  We very nearly suffered a blowout on one of the tires.  We only put about 5000 - 6000 kms on those tires, which seems like very little.  So I started digging.  Turns out the tires that the previous owner bought and installed were 5.30x12 (the correct size), but load rating B, good for only about 850lbs.  My trailer has a GVWR of 2300lbs, and when travelling I load it up with firewood, food, water, bikes, and the canoe.  So I'm probably pretty close to that max GVWR.  That is too much weight for Load Range B tires.  It goes a long way towards explaining why those tires didn't last long. 

So anyway, when I found the faulty tire, I replaced it with the spare tire, which I think is original to the trailer.  It was in new condition, and was load range C (1050lbs).  So I bought another 5.30x12C tire from Canadian Tire for $60.  Canadian Tire wanted $20 to mount it.  Another garage wanted $30, and fountain tire wanted $15.  Funnily enough, I took it to my Toyota Dealership next door to Canadian Tire, and they did it right away for $13.50.

So, I replaced the other load range B with the new tire, and relegated the Load Range B tire to the back of the trailer to act as our spare.  I now have two correctly rated tires as the main tires on my trailer. 

[ktm525]

I bought a new tire for the trailer.

When we bought the trailer, the seller assured me that two new tires had been installed under the trailer.  They looked decent, so I accepted the statement at face value, and didn't think about it. 

Fast forward to two weekends ago.  We very nearly suffered a blowout on one of the tires.  We only put about 5000 - 6000 kms on those tires, which seems like very little.  So I started digging.  Turns out the tires that the previous owner bought and installed were 5.30x12 (the correct size), but load rating B, good for only about 850lbs.  My trailer has a GVWR of 2300lbs, and when travelling I load it up with firewood, food, water, bikes, and the canoe.  So I'm probably pretty close to that max GVWR.  That is too much weight for Load Range B tires.  It goes a long way towards explaining why those tires didn't last long. 

So anyway, when I found the faulty tire, I replaced it with the spare tire, which I think is original to the trailer.  It was in new condition, and was load range C (1050lbs).  So I bought another 5.30x12C tire from Canadian Tire for $60.  Canadian Tire wanted $20 to mount it.  Another garage wanted $30, and fountain tire wanted $15.  Funnily enough, I took it to my Toyota Dealership next door to Canadian Tire, and they did it right away for $13.50.

So, I replaced the other load range B with the new tire, and relegated the Load Range B tire to the back of the trailer to act as our spare.  I now have two correctly rated tires as the main tires on my trailer.

tires and bearings, once you have those sorted you should be trouble free.

[Brig]

I bought a new tire for the trailer.

When we bought the trailer, the seller assured me that two new tires had been installed under the trailer.  They looked decent, so I accepted the statement at face value, and didn't think about it. 

Fast forward to two weekends ago.  We very nearly suffered a blowout on one of the tires.  We only put about 5000 - 6000 kms on those tires, which seems like very little.  So I started digging.  Turns out the tires that the previous owner bought and installed were 5.30x12 (the correct size), but load rating B, good for only about 850lbs.  My trailer has a GVWR of 2300lbs, and when travelling I load it up with firewood, food, water, bikes, and the canoe.  So I'm probably pretty close to that max GVWR.  That is too much weight for Load Range B tires.  It goes a long way towards explaining why those tires didn't last long. 

So anyway, when I found the faulty tire, I replaced it with the spare tire, which I think is original to the trailer.  It was in new condition, and was load range C (1050lbs).  So I bought another 5.30x12C tire from Canadian Tire for $60.  Canadian Tire wanted $20 to mount it.  Another garage wanted $30, and fountain tire wanted $15.  Funnily enough, I took it to my Toyota Dealership next door to Canadian Tire, and they did it right away for $13.50.

So, I replaced the other load range B with the new tire, and relegated the Load Range B tire to the back of the trailer to act as our spare.  I now have two correctly rated tires as the main tires on my trailer.

Thank God that nothing bad happened, and good on ya for taking the time to do a 360 check before going anywhere.  That situation had the potential for nightmare if it had gone unnoticed.

[Ex-airbalancer]

Got the Ring doorbell installed
The longest part was waiting for the battery to charge , it also wired into the old doorbell
Had to turn the  sensitivity way  down as it was picking up cars driving by 
Now just have to get it connected to google home

[rrocket]

Got the Ring doorbell installed
The longest part was waiting for the battery to charge , it also wired into the old doorbell
Had to turn the  sensitivity way  down as it was picking up cars driving by 
Now just have to get it connected to google home

If you still have problems with the sensitivity (it get worse in the winter due to an infrared sensor) Ring will send you free "wedges" that tilt the doorbell slightly down towards the ground.

[aquadorhj]

Dug out my Bluetooth obd2 reader and read the code my Bimmer was throwing. 
Throttle position sensor.

Cleared the code, see if it comes back.
Also checked the overheating front brake.  Sliding pins are fine, so it seems it's the rebuilt calipers I put on.

Took it apart, pushed the pistons all the way out, and pushed it back in. Seems there's a slight catch in the movement.  Will see if it happens again.

Adjusted rear side brakes.  Seems I had it too close to the drum when I had rear rotor replaced.   

[Ex-airbalancer]

Got the Ring doorbell installed
The longest part was waiting for the battery to charge , it also wired into the old doorbell
Had to turn the  sensitivity way  down as it was picking up cars driving by 
Now just have to get it connected to google home

If you still have problems with the sensitivity (it get worse in the winter due to an infrared sensor) Ring will send you free "wedges" that tilt the doorbell slightly down towards the ground.

Was able to get Google home and ring to work together
https://assistant.google.com/services/a/uid/000000e4ac17fd8b?hl=en_ca

[KD]

Dug out my Bluetooth obd2 reader and read the code my Bimmer was throwing. 

What are you using?



Wife wanted something to replace the old downspout for the deck overhang, so she picked out this copper rain chain and it arrived Friday.  Good timing too as it rained hard pretty well all day so had a good chance to test it out.  Seems to have the desired effect as we just sat on the deck and stared at the thing for an hour or so, while it poured out.  It's quite mesmerizing...lol.  Good quality thing too as it's all solid copped and well built.  I ordered an extension but it hasn't come in yet.  Right now i'm using a heavy wind chime as a counterweight but I'll anchor the extension to the rain barrel below once it gets delivered.

[rrocket]

Designed a 25th Anniv. ring for IQ. Jewelry maker sent email yesterday saying they will start making it Monday.....

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Well, that's pretty neat!

[rrocket]

Well, that's pretty neat!

I designed her solitaire too!

These 2 add on bands will match up to her solitaire.

Excited to see how it turns out. A drawing I made is one thing...see the finished product is another.

[aquadorhj]

ordered Throttle position sensor and replacement side brake shoes off rockauto.

i haven't worked on a car in a while.  it's kinda soothing.

[HeliDriver]

Got the Ring doorbell installed
The longest part was waiting for the battery to charge , it also wired into the old doorbell
Had to turn the  sensitivity way  down as it was picking up cars driving by 
Now just have to get it connected to google home

If you still have problems with the sensitivity (it get worse in the winter due to an infrared sensor) Ring will send you free "wedges" that tilt the doorbell slightly down towards the ground.

So, looks like I need a new doorbell and my wife is keen on the Ring (I guess we'd get the Ring 2.) Reviews? I'm mostly concerned about battery life, especially in the cold. And am I correct that you need to pay extra for that booster/chime thing if you want an actual doorbell, and not just a notice on your phone?

I'm actually kind of pissed about the whole thing, as our perfectly good, old-school doorbell stopped working recently. Figured it would be an easy fix, but after troubleshooting it seems that all the components work fine, so the issue has to be the wiring between the button and the transformer. WTF? Not about to pull apart the walls to rewire, so that means I'm stuck with wireless. And also means there won't even be power to the Ring, so I'll be relying on the battery it comes with.

[BWII]

Went to look at a used Seadoo.  My kid bought it. Comes with a trailer.  130 hp should be good.

[rrocket]

Got the Ring doorbell installed
The longest part was waiting for the battery to charge , it also wired into the old doorbell
Had to turn the  sensitivity way  down as it was picking up cars driving by 
Now just have to get it connected to google home

If you still have problems with the sensitivity (it get worse in the winter due to an infrared sensor) Ring will send you free "wedges" that tilt the doorbell slightly down towards the ground.

So, looks like I need a new doorbell and my wife is keen on the Ring (I guess we'd get the Ring 2.) Reviews? I'm mostly concerned about battery life, especially in the cold. And am I correct that you need to pay extra for that booster/chime thing if you want an actual doorbell, and not just a notice on your phone?

I'm actually kind of pissed about the whole thing, as our perfectly good, old-school doorbell stopped working recently. Figured it would be an easy fix, but after troubleshooting it seems that all the components work fine, so the issue has to be the wiring between the button and the transformer. WTF? Not about to pull apart the walls to rewire, so that means I'm stuck with wireless. And also means there won't even be power to the Ring, so I'll be relying on the battery it comes with.

We love our Ring.

Do you at least have power at the front door?

If not...I'd say the transformer.

[HeliDriver]

^^ Yeah, transformer was my first thought, but it’s showing 21 V. And if I connect the bell directly to the transformer, it rings normally. Checked the push button at the front door with the multi meter, and it’s showing open/closed as it should. With the button removed, physically touching the wires together does nothing (bell should ring in that case.)

So, push button is fine, transformer is fine, the bell is fine, and the wiring from the transformer to the bell is fine. What else could it be?

Odd thing is that they used Cat5 wire to the front door. Figured that would at least give the chance to find another good set of wires in the bundle (only need two) but nope. Tried all 8 of them and everything is dead. Even tried connecting directly to the transformer to at least get 20 V power to the door, but nothing.

I think there must have been a nasty kink somewhere in the Cat5 and it finally broke. Maybe just from the house settling or something? Seems crazy, but I can’t think of anything else. Those wires are tiny.

Oh, and just had the idea to twist pairs of wires together at the front door then go to the other end to check for continuity: as expected, nothing. Tried it with bundles of four: again, nada. I suppose I could try fishing in new wire, using the old one to pull it through, but I bet it would be a nightmare. No idea how they routed it, but it’s at least a 20’ run and it somehow crosses a hallway.

[Ex-airbalancer]

Got the Ring doorbell installed
The longest part was waiting for the battery to charge , it also wired into the old doorbell
Had to turn the  sensitivity way  down as it was picking up cars driving by 
Now just have to get it connected to google home

If you still have problems with the sensitivity (it get worse in the winter due to an infrared sensor) Ring will send you free "wedges" that tilt the doorbell slightly down towards the ground.

So, looks like I need a new doorbell and my wife is keen on the Ring (I guess we'd get the Ring 2.) Reviews? I'm mostly concerned about battery life, especially in the cold. And am I correct that you need to pay extra for that booster/chime thing if you want an actual doorbell, and not just a notice on your phone?

I'm actually kind of pissed about the whole thing, as our perfectly good, old-school doorbell stopped working recently. Figured it would be an easy fix, but after troubleshooting it seems that all the components work fine, so the issue has to be the wiring between the button and the transformer. WTF? Not about to pull apart the walls to rewire, so that means I'm stuck with wireless. And also means there won't even be power to the Ring, so I'll be relying on the battery it comes with.

We are pretty happy with
We got the Ring classic on Prime Days so it was only $99 plus an Echo dot , besides that they are pricey for what they do  , I think
I wired it in, it is working with the doorbell in the house , so hopefully it wouldn't  have problems once it is cold out

[rrocket]

Many emails and several revisions later, I gave IQ her anniversary gift today...about week late.

 Like her solitaire ring, I designed her bands too and I think they turned out pretty faithful to my rendered design.

With the solitaire there are 25 stones total...representing the length of our relationship in years.

I didn't solder them together yet...that's for her to decide. If it's comfortable enough for her to wear at work, I'll solder. If not, she'll continue with the solitaire only for work then add the bands when not at work. Her choice.

Light in my photo sucks....this ring sparkles so much it's blinding....particularly the solitaire.

[me_2]

Hey, you're an artist Ron.