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About 35 years ago, I was in my garage trying to tighten the garage door spring - it snapped and I ended up in the hospital in surgery so they could sew my left hand back together. Those (garage door springs) are not to be fooled with - dangerous as heck!!! 😩
2021 Genesis G90
Bills fans probably disagree about the great game part.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
About 35 years ago, I was in my garage trying to tighten the garage door spring - it snapped and I ended up in the hospital in surgery so they could sew my left hand back together. Those (garage door springs) are not to be fooled with - dangerous as heck!!! 😩
Yeah but you now know what not to do. We know you’re not a quitter.
jmonroe
My 12-yr-old is happy with the outcome. He won $20 off my BIL. My kid even made him sign a “contract” last night pertaining to the wager. Lol.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
jmonroe
Just thought I'd throw this issue in here, as you guys talk about everything under the son, and I don't recall ever seeing it before. But, one of my garage door springs broke last week. If it wasn't so cold may have attempted the repair myself. But, I called a garage door company, they came out and replaced both springs to the tune of $320. Only took the guy about 30 minutes to complete the repair. I've read those springs can be a bit dangerous and tricky if you're not careful. The repair guy had all his fingers, so it's probably not too difficult.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Or, it's legit and you'll meet the love of your life. Give it a try, let us know how that works out!
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
Congrats to all the winners, thanks for entertaining football! And, wow, let's let the Bills/Chiefs play a few more!
I changed my garage door springs in my former home. Luckily, no injuries, but as I learned by doing, I also learned about the potential catastrophic (abacomike) results in a job poorly done, or a mistake during the process.
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
The key is respecting the laws of physics while using the two steel rods to
do the winding. It's very easy to do the work physically. In case you make
a mistake and don't have a good grip on each rod while it's holding the force,
make sure your body is not in the way of the rods if the hub you're twisting
starts spinning and throws the rod. It's like working under a car doing brakes
and calipers and rotors: always have the jackstands to support the car should
the jack or another jackstand fail. AND never have a body part like your leg
or foot under where the car could fall.
Otherwise--The Guy
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
The guy called back. He will be here after lunch.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
For less than 40 bucks you could have purchased a pair of garage door springs.
For 320 bucks I’d like to install garage door springs for you. I’ll have forgotten all about my cold fingers while I’m on the beach for the rest of the Winter.
jmonroe
Florida while we're here suffering in teens and single digits at times in Ohio.
Cold in Ohio should be my username?
Hearing this reminds me of the 1970s Florida's psychological therapy method of having a large hose
in the Welcome Center and a sign inviting Northerners to use the hose to
wash the salt off our cars as we arrive from the frozen northland on vacation.
My buddy and I were heading to Ft. Lauderdale to visit my sister and escape
from snow for a few days after Christmas. No salt needed in Florida to melt snow. LOL
I think that was the trip when the Burger King burned down in Ft. L. while we
were there. Our favorite place to eat.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
I watched some videos on how to do it. Still not interested.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I’ll bet the sport talk shows in Buffalo are buzzing this morning.
jmonroe
not anymore as back in Florida as was pointed out by several including our cold buddy in nova scotia
GDO- our spring broke several years ago in florida; loud bang-- could not figure out what happened until leaving in AM and GDO would not open.. it was a hurricane door-- really heavy and could not get open to go to work!!! had the guy come fix it..
That’s what happens when your slogan is, “you get it your way”.
jmonroe
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Green flashing arrow comes on, the first guy is asleep and 3 cars could have gone through by the time he gets moving.
2nd, 3rd and 4th cars are pretty slow too....leaves me with a solid yellow and then red arrow, and then flashing yellow.
I move into the center of the intersection. There's about 20 cars lined up to get through the light from the opposite direction.
Finally my arrow is solid yellow and then red. and I assume opposite traffic light goes red. I know one guy is still coming at me and will go thru on red, and the next guy is looking pretty aggressive........I think I'll wait and see before trying to make my turn.......he is going to go thru too, by then the light was red for a few seconds. I have to make my turn when the light is green for traffic going across the other way. I could have been creamed while waiting in the middle of the intersection. I don't know what someone has to do to get a ticket around here.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I'm pretty sure waviers for damages doesn't cover willful acts or negligence.
This all comes back to two groups of people:
1) like me, I view virtually all collisions as negligence.
2) others, that if they didn't intend, plan, and pre-meditate the crash, then it's an "accident."
Need to add "Negligents" to the English Language.
1) like me, I view virtually all collisions as negligence.
2) others, that if they didn't intend, plan, and pre-meditate the crash, then it's an "accident."
Need to add "Negligents" to the English Language.
Basically what I am saying is that wavers for damages just cover things that are beyond their control. Say that they have the car parked outside and there is a sudden hail storm that damages the car, the shop isn't responsible. Or if it is hit by another vehicle that is not in the control of the shop or one of it's employees. Stuff like that. In this case I don't think that a damage waver will protect the shop.
That being said there are times when #$%@ just happens and it's really no ones fault. Plus # 2 on your list is the definition of accident (otherwise they would call it a purpose).
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
He installed new set of springs on broken door (based on memory, I think they were about 17 years old). Decided to not proactively replace the other door. Those springs were quite a bit newer and looked fine. So yes, I know this means one will snap next week!
Discussed the opener. He thought it looked and worked fine, but the crappy wire splice to the sensors (from place that put the last opener on) looked very sketchy. So he cut them off and did new connections and sealed them up good. He did not think it justified replacing the unit if working normally.
So, hopefully all stays well with that door otherwise I might be eating a 2nd service call charge. With any luck it keeps functioning until it’s TNGP.
Total hit was $195. Well worth it to not have to mess with it all myself. Plus no trip to the store to figure out the right springs to buy and whatever ancillary parts needed. And he hopefully resolved issue with the other opener, no extra charge!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
That’s easy stuff he better not be paying for!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
As for painting, we’re about finished with that on flip house #3. Will hone my skills doing that on flip #4 which we haven’t even started working on yet.
You don’t have to worry about me keeping busy since Son #1 will see to it that I don’t get too lazy.
jmonroe
Think my DIY friend said he bought a pair of springs for $90. But they were from the company that did my repair, so a bit of markup there. After looking at YouTube DIY videos, looked fairly easy....if you're careful.
My DIY project for today.
Before:
After:
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
So I had to call “the guy” twice in one week.
Heater at the shore has the condensate pan clogged somewhere. It is leaking water into the garage storage room. I knew enough to clean the line that runs outside and the tube that runs inside the heater but they were both clear. Tech comes tomorrow.
Other call is for the ice maker in my Samsung fridge. It finally is to the point where defrosting it doesn’t work. Good thing even though it’s out of warranty Samsung fixes it on their dime because of how wide spread an issue it is.
I wonder what the third thing to break will be…
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Looks great
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Quite possibly! Lol.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
I came home from lunch and sat checking computer help forum and noticed a drip, drip, drip sound from the laundry room--just like when the AC is dripping into the drain in the humid days of summer. Went in. Noticed water from the water heater blow out pipe going into the drain, same drain the AC condenser drain uses.
Tried opening and letting the pressure blow valve closed. Kept dripping. Touched the blowout pipe. Hot as Hades. Same for the exit water pipe for the heater. Too hot. .
Turned off electricity. All's good. Started testing for which thermostat is bad. Top one I found, after I removed the bottom one first.
I searched and found replacement thermostat at local box stores. Am in process of replacing. The 5 or 6 wires connections are arranged slightly different on the replacement stat. AND it's taller, so the two wires from the bottom element aren't long enough. I'm going to have to go into attic and cut a piece of scrap wire to get red and black solid copper wires to extend the wires from the bottom, using wire nuts or the slide on connectors. Have to move out the Malibu tomorrow to get the stairs down.
Hot water was over 150 deg F this morning at the tap. I'm surprised the high temp thermostat didn't disconnect everything.
I didn't have to call The Guy. I feel like I'm "The Man" since I have this under control.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrUIN6hClB4
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
That’s the front mount style. Side springs are not under tension when you put them on at first.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Years ago I talked to a dentist who told me a patient of his messed up his mouth using an electric tooth brush. He said the guy didn’t push the brush all the way in and it came off when he was brushing his teeth. The guy needed a couple stitches on the roof of his mouth and he said the guy threw the electric brush away after that happened.
Yep, some folks should never be allowed around moving machinery.
jmonroe
Tech came to look at heater. Looking like new heat exchanger time! Typically that would mean new heater, but apparently Carrier extended the warranty on these because they had so many issues. Looking like parts are covered and about half the labor. Tech told me max of $600. Could be worse.
Ice maker repair re-scheduled to Thursday.
So… got nowhere today lol
@imidazol97
Nice job!
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Extra credit if anyone can cite the song.
All's well until the end when a middle lane camper and left lane camper/illegal unsafe lane changer combine both of their negligence at the same time to make a near miss. Only not a wreck due to excellent braking by the BMW M4.
The middle lane camper should NEVER have been in that lane. The left lane camper should NEVER have been in the left/passing lane at that time crossing over two lanes. The whole thing set in motion due to someone not knowing the first thing about driving in the correct right lane.
Scrolling, scrolling, scrolling
I never really thought of this before but if it weren’t for lane campers that force idiots to slow down there would be even more high speed accidents.
I think some lane campers should be called, “speed controllers”.
jmonroe
jmonroe
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
In most of this country, that left lane would have had at least a few dopes playing on their phone/eating/talking.
Speed controllers are the ones causing all the high speed collisions, you have it backwards. I don't much give a hoot about drivers so bad they crash into inanimate non-moving objects.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250