Home Improvement & Repair

[fxh]

https://www.bunnings.com.au/diy-advice/home-improvement/doors-windows/how-to-open-a-garage-door-manually

 

[Dropbear]

https://www.bunnings.com.au/diy-advice/home-improvement/doors-windows/how-to-open-a-garage-door-manually

Yeh, I can opening it manually, but I still need to replace the motor. Preferably something with a Bluetooth app. Quieter than the old Liftmaster half horsepower unit.

 

[Grand Potentate]

Yeh, I can opening it manually, but I still need to replace the motor. Preferably something with a Bluetooth app. Quieter than the old Liftmaster half horsepower unit.

Do you need any type of systems connectivity like Google or Alexa?

Chamberlain seems to get the best reviews followed by Genie.

 

[Dropbear]

Do you need any type of systems connectivity like Google or Alexa?

Chamberlain seems to get the best reviews followed by Genie.

I added a Bluetooth module to the old one, so definitely like the idea of connectivity to a phone app. I hadn’t thought about Alexa, but the rest of the family would probably use that.

Cool. I’m getting someone out today and I see they carry Chamberlain. Thanks man!

 

[Grand Potentate]

I added a Bluetooth module to the old one, so definitely like the idea of connectivity to a phone app. I hadn’t thought about Alexa, but the rest of the family would probably use that.

Cool. I’m getting someone out today and I see they carry Chamberlain. Thanks man!

They have several different models so do some homework on which one you want. Might be better to buy yourself.

 

[Dropbear]

They have several different models so do some homework on which one you want. Might be better to buy yourself.

Thanks. For a guy out for a free quote today, who confirmed the motor is toast. He wanted a lot for installation, but the difference between the budget and top-end motors isn’t that much. Tomorrow I’m going to Home Depot to chat with them. They have a $138 installation deal, but I suspect there may be hidden costs.

 

[Grand Potentate]

Thanks. For a guy out for a free quote today, who confirmed the motor is toast. He wanted a lot for installation, but the difference between the budget and top-end motors isn’t that much. Tomorrow I’m going to Home Depot to chat with them. They have a $138 installation deal, but I suspect there may be hidden costs.

oh there definitely will be hidden costs.

check google reviews for providers in the area. you can try angi or yelp but i don't trust them as reliable any longer.

 

[Grand Potentate]

Dropbear was just at Costco and saw something for you

 

[fxh]

Dropbear was just at Costco and saw something for you

You saying THIS below isn't a Smart (Big Daddy) Door Opener?

 

[Dropbear]

oh there definitely will be hidden costs.

Before they will do the opener install, there is a crack in the door that needs a panel replacement and they are saying that the spring (2 years old) on the door is too light.

 

[Grand Potentate]

Before they will do the opener install, there is a crack in the door that needs a panel replacement and they are saying that the spring (2 years old) on the door is too light.

Get a 2nd opinion

 

[Dropbear]

Just bought this bad boy, and a couple of portable solar panels:

EcoFlow DELTA Pro Power Station+Extra Battery 7200Wh Certified Refurbished, LFP | eBay

The EcoFlow app gives you a smart breakdown of your energy habits, and you can customize your energy usage for any type of situation. EcoFlow’s X-Stream charging technology isn't just fast, it's safe too.

www.ebay.com

This should keep us powered for five days of conservative power usage (running AC at 80F). Ready for hurricane season once I get a transfer box installed.

 

[fxh]

Just bought this bad boy, and a couple of portable solar panels:

EcoFlow DELTA Pro Power Station+Extra Battery 7200Wh Certified Refurbished, LFP | eBay

The EcoFlow app gives you a smart breakdown of your energy habits, and you can customize your energy usage for any type of situation. EcoFlow’s X-Stream charging technology isn't just fast, it's safe too.

www.ebay.com

This should keep us powered for five days of conservative power usage (running AC at 80F). Ready for hurricane season once I get a transfer box installed.

5 days???? Seems optimistic. From what I see here in Oz most batteries only do a basic overnight iirc.

 

[Dropbear]

5 days???? Seems optimistic. From what I see here in Oz most batteries only do a basic overnight iirc.

48hrs of normal use, but I’m thinking we can stretch it longer by being conservative and also topping up with solar panels.

 

[Pauly Chase]

Leaking windows upstairs and water is leaking into downstairs.....

Carpet is soaked. Fuck

 

[Grand Potentate]

Leaking windows upstairs and water is leaking into downstairs.....

Carpet is soaked. Fuck

the water level is over your roof???

 

[Pauly Chase]

Drainage is fine. it's only when the rain hit at a specific direction

 

[Grand Potentate]

Drainage is fine. it's only when the rain hit at a specific direction

So it came in through a window?

 

[Dropbear]

Thanks. For a guy out for a free quote today, who confirmed the motor is toast. He wanted a lot for installation, but the difference between the budget and top-end motors isn’t that much. Tomorrow I’m going to Home Depot to chat with them. They have a $138 installation deal, but I suspect there may be hidden costs.

Follow-up on this: ordering the parts from Home Depot and then adding installation worked out really well. Significantly cheaper than quotes from other garage door companies. The company that HD contracts with in my area were great - knew there stuff, did a good job and happily talked me through everything they did as I did some QA tests based on YouTube videos I’d been binging on.

 

[Pauly Chase]

My generac stator rotor is busted. Beryle really fucked me.

The Generac rep at the distribution center quoted me 3k to replace. I might order the parts and find a qualified electrician to install.

 

[Grand Potentate]

My generac stator rotor is busted. Beryle really fucked me.

The Generac rep at the distribution center quoted me 3k to replace. I might order the parts and find a qualified electrician to install.

Isn’t it under warranty?

Who’s Beryle?

 

[Dropbear]

Isn’t it under warranty?

Who’s Beryle?

 

[Grand Potentate]

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Whoops! Totally forgot about that.

 

[Dropbear]

Long shot, but I’ll ask here:

Would a small portable AC need a soft start to run off a generator without tripping breakers? I know we can’t run the main system with other a soft start installed.

 

[Grand Potentate]

Long shot, but I’ll ask here:

Would a small portable AC need a soft start to run off a generator without tripping breakers? I know we can’t run the main system with other a soft start installed.

How big of an AC? What’s the power draw?

 

[Dropbear]

How big of an AC? What’s the power draw?

Something like this, which I’d pull out post-hurricane when the power is out and we are on generator:

Amazon.com

 

[Thruth]

Long shot, but I’ll ask here:

Would a small portable AC need a soft start to run off a generator without tripping breakers? I know we can’t run the main system with other a soft start installed.

If you plug in and run a1500 watt hairdryer, do you trip breakers when using your generator? This unit draws 1400 w on 110/115.

 

[Dropbear]

If you plug in and run a1500 watt hairdryer, do you trip breakers when using your generator? This unit draws 1400 w on 110/115.

Awesome! Will test it tomorrow. Thanks!