++ ATOT official NEF thread part IV ++

[Red Squirrel]

I probably shouldn't be working on lead acid batteries while drinking wine but, time to maintain the 2nd bank!

Been at least a year since last time I added water so figured it was time.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Welp. One of my batteries is toast. 2013 one. I guess 7 years for a crappy tire battery is not too bad. I think it has a shorted cell. Lost two that way already.

 

[bigboxes]

That must have cost a pretty penny. Isn't it kinda pointless to use a SSD over USB though? I guess it's still nice for the small form factor and not needing external power.

I've got faster OS drives. This is just for small form factor and not needing external power. This is for portability, not back up. It cost me $110 for 512GB microSD card (San Disk Extreme). So, $230 for 2TB in NVMe form factor. In my enclosure. I can upgrade that drive later when 3TB and 4TB sticks (M.2 NVMe SSD) come out. Then I can move this drive to a spot on the motherboard or get some PCIe adapters. I've got a workstation mobo that has a bazillion PCIe slots and an unpopulated M.2 slot on the motherboard.

 

[zzuupp]

ned

 

[Red Squirrel]

I've got faster OS drives. This is just for small form factor and not needing external power. This is for portability, not back up. It cost me $110 for 512GB microSD card (San Disk Extreme). So, $230 for 2TB in NVMe form factor. In my enclosure. I can upgrade that drive later when 3TB and 4TB sticks (M.2 NVMe SSD) come out. Then I can move this drive to a spot on the motherboard or get some PCIe adapters. I've got a workstation mobo that has a bazillion PCIe slots and an unpopulated M.2 slot on the motherboard.

Oh ok yeah that does make sense then. The form factor is definitely a plus. I think they make 1TB USB sticks now, but I imagine those are going to be very slow compared to NVMe. At least with NVMe you can saturate USB which is still half decently fast.

 

[zzuupp]

ned

 

[Red Squirrel]

Figured I'd go check my mouse traps. All alarms clear now.



I need to update that software. There's so much more capabilities I've been wanting to add, like graphs and stuff. Would be cool to look at, especially the sensors like temperature or battery voltages.

 

[Red Squirrel]

I also need to fix the annoying issue where the refreshing stops. I wrote that before I even knew what jquery was, when I rewrite it I will use jquery to see if it works better.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Holy crap I didn't realize socket sets could be that expensive. I need to take off my trailer hitch in order to use the carwash and none of my sockets are big enough. Need around 1". Over $400 for a 10 piece set! Tabarnak. I feel stupid for going to the mechanic to take off a trailer hitch but that will actually be cheaper. Might do that.

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/gray-tools-impact-socket-set-10-piece-3-4-inch-drive-6-point-deep-sae/1000858873

I can probably just buy an individual socket but I rather have several sizes to try in case I did not measure the bolt right. It's so rusted that it makes it hard to get a good measurement.

 

[Sgt. York]

Those are 3/4 inch drive sockets you're looking at. Do you have a 3/4 inch drive ratchet? They're expensive for a reason. I was going to say their a little overpriced until I saw the sockets go up to 1 5/8 inch.

 

[sdifox]

Holy crap I didn't realize socket sets could be that expensive. I need to take off my trailer hitch in order to use the carwash and none of my sockets are big enough. Need around 1". Over $400 for a 10 piece set! Tabarnak. I feel stupid for going to the mechanic to take off a trailer hitch but that will actually be cheaper. Might do that.

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/gray-tools-impact-socket-set-10-piece-3-4-inch-drive-6-point-deep-sae/1000858873

I can probably just buy an individual socket but I rather have several sizes to try in case I did not measure the bolt right. It's so rusted that it makes it hard to get a good measurement.

Err just no.

CASOMAN 1/2-Inch Drive Deep Impact Socket Set, Metric, Cr-V, 6-Point, 10 mm - 24 mm, 14-Sockets Set: Amazon.ca: Tools & Home Improvement

CASOMAN 1/2-Inch Drive Deep Impact Socket Set, Metric, Cr-V, 6-Point, 10 mm - 24 mm, 14-Sockets Set: Amazon.ca: Tools & Home Improvement

www.amazon.ca

Amazon.ca

38 pc Assorted Drive SAE and Metric Deep/Shallow Impact Socket Set | Princess Auto

38 pc Assorted Drive SAE and Metric Deep/Shallow Impact Socket Set

www.princessauto.com

10 pc 1/2 in. dr SAE Deep Impact Socket Set | Princess Auto

10 pc 1/2 in. dr SAE Deep Impact Socket Set

www.princessauto.com

Why do you have to take off trailer hitch to use carwash?


Just buy your own pressure washer and it would come out cheaper than 400.

 

[bigboxes]

Those are 3/4 inch drive sockets you're looking at. Do you have a 3/4 inch drive ratchet? They're expensive for a reason. I was going to say their a little overpriced until I saw the sockets go up to 1 5/8 inch.

I once thought about getting a 3/4" drive set. I'm sure it was Craftsman. Then, I thought I'd only use it once. Smart choice. I

Holy crap I didn't realize socket sets could be that expensive. I need to take off my trailer hitch in order to use the carwash and none of my sockets are big enough. Need around 1". Over $400 for a 10 piece set! Tabarnak. I feel stupid for going to the mechanic to take off a trailer hitch but that will actually be cheaper. Might do that.

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/gray-tools-impact-socket-set-10-piece-3-4-inch-drive-6-point-deep-sae/1000858873

I can probably just buy an individual socket but I rather have several sizes to try in case I did not measure the bolt right. It's so rusted that it makes it hard to get a good measurement.

I would pay someone to put in a setup where you can easily remove the hitch. Or do it myself. 3/4" drive impact socket sets cost mucho $$.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Err just no.

CASOMAN 1/2-Inch Drive Deep Impact Socket Set, Metric, Cr-V, 6-Point, 10 mm - 24 mm, 14-Sockets Set: Amazon.ca: Tools & Home Improvement

CASOMAN 1/2-Inch Drive Deep Impact Socket Set, Metric, Cr-V, 6-Point, 10 mm - 24 mm, 14-Sockets Set: Amazon.ca: Tools & Home Improvement

www.amazon.ca

Amazon.ca

38 pc Assorted Drive SAE and Metric Deep/Shallow Impact Socket Set | Princess Auto

38 pc Assorted Drive SAE and Metric Deep/Shallow Impact Socket Set

www.princessauto.com

10 pc 1/2 in. dr SAE Deep Impact Socket Set | Princess Auto

10 pc 1/2 in. dr SAE Deep Impact Socket Set

www.princessauto.com

Why do you have to take off trailer hitch to use carwash?


Just buy your own pressure washer and it would come out cheaper than 400.

I need to be able to buy it locally or at a retailer that does fast shipping. I kinda want to do that this year. Car wash requires the hitch to be removed and I already bought the ticket for it. I only realized that after. Guess the brush can get caught and get damaged. Was hoping to use 3/4" driven sockets so I don't need to use adapters. Less points of failure. This hitch is NOT going to come off easily. It's basically just a big chunk of rust.

I wish they would stop using so much salt on the roads. With the hotter winters now it turns in a nasty sluge that rusts vehicles fast. Sand is good enough, people just need to learn how to drive properly.

 

[sdifox]

I need to be able to buy it locally or at a retailer that does fast shipping. I kinda want to do that this year. Car wash requires the hitch to be removed and I already bought the ticket for it. I only realized that after. Guess the brush can get caught and get damaged. Was hoping to use 3/4" driven sockets so I don't need to use adapters. Less points of failure. This hitch is NOT going to come off easily. It's basically just a big chunk of rust.

I wish they would stop using so much salt on the roads. With the hotter winters now it turns in a nasty sluge that rusts vehicles fast. Sand is good enough, people just need to learn how to drive properly.

Eh? You are buying a socket set for one lousy car wash?

Princess auto says ship within 48hr and takes 4-12 business days. They are currently doing free shipping cuz of retail shutdown.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Eh? You are buying a socket set for one lousy car wash?

Princess auto says ship within 48hr and takes 4-12 business days. They are currently doing free shipping cuz of retail shutdown.

Well I'll probably end up needing it at some point anyway. Though given that bolt is such an oddball size, maybe not... probably end up just getting someone else to help. Probably need torches anyway.

 

[sdifox]

Well I'll probably end up needing it at some point anyway. Though given that bolt is such an oddball size, maybe not... probably end up just getting someone else to help. Probably need torches anyway.

Or just leave it alone til it falls off.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Nef

 

[Red Squirrel]

Was looking at Princess Auto, seems it's cheaper to order these sockets individually than to buy sets, oddly. The sets are all the smaller/standard ones I already have. Measured the nut and it's about 25mm so going to get a 24,25 and 26 to be safe. It's only 1/2 drive" though but pretty much all of them are and I always end up using adapters. Just like to avoid it if I can as it's a potential weak spot.

Bought a pin as well, so instead of putting the bolt back in I can use a quick release pin.

At least after that, it will be easier any time I want to go to the carwash. Technically I should not even leave the hitch on anyway as it's a liability. Insurance does not cover anything past the bumper. Ex: someone walks into it and tries to sue. Won't be covered.

 

[Red Squirrel]

This truck is rusty as hell though, I kinda regret the purchase. For all the money I spent I don't think it will last me long enough to justify it. My rule of thumb is at least 1 year per grand spent. Spent 14k, then had to put 3k into it, so yeah don't think I'll come out ahead on that one. Though I really do want to buy an off grid property, and if that happens I would keep it there as a project truck or something. Mechanically it runs fine, it's just the body and frame that's bad. Frame is ok structurally but I will probably want to get on that sooner rather than later. Can POR15 it or something.

 

[sdifox]

Chicken consumed nef

 

[zzuupp]

ned

 

[Red Squirrel]

Nef.

Done working at home for next little while. Will be back at the office for next couple weeks at least. Was fun while it lasted.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Officially finished crawlspace vapour barrier. More or less ready to drywall. Though kinda undecided about the bottom part of vapour barrier, I should probably tape that to the floor or something, it's just kinda awkward taping in a corner, and if I screw strips of wood just under where the drywall ends it will push it against the acoustic sealant, so that might be good enough.

 

[Red Squirrel]

 

[shortylickens]