Rod Elder
zaphodb.bsky.social
Rod Elder
@zaphodb.bsky.social
neurodivergent, Internet interconnection oriented technologist. Ask me about data gravity and mobility, I will never shut up.
Todays fix list

Client subscriber needs one outlet and one lamp fixture wired properly, done.

Subscriber needs tankless water heater, no hot water fixed, complete, swap water flow sensor, check valve, clean igniter and flame sensor. Kids don’t but tankless and ignor maintenance’s.
December 31, 2024 at 4:54 AM
Todays fix/do/build list
Customer/subscribers asked

1. dress 12’ skeleton as Santa
2. fix bifold door
3. fix toilet stuck handle and leak
4. hang large mirror and coat rack
5. hang shower sliding doors
December 24, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Todays fix list

1.) Bath shower full tear down, sliding doors off, rails off walls, complete fiberglass surface restoration (automotive paint restore style). glass doors cleaned and restored with buffing compound, reinstall and caulk all seams, coat whole unit with auto grade graphene.
December 23, 2024 at 2:04 AM
Todays fix list

Customer / client with LG washer not draining.

Dismantle nearly entirely whole machine top/front/control panel just to replace drain pump. finding tons of black mold on machine gasket, soap dispenser, and all feed/drain hoses. cleaned and reinstalled.

KIDs don’t buy frontloaders
December 21, 2024 at 5:39 AM
Today’s fix/build list.

Client/Subscriber wants a shelf above closet hanging bar.

Build - solid wood 12”x72” self suitable for painting.

Client discovers LG washing machine not emptying after wash cycle.

Fix - cleared clogged filter, found broken pump impeller. Ordered new pump.
December 19, 2024 at 3:57 AM
Todays fix list

Family says:
1.) Master bath shower valve leaking.

2.) Source $380 Speakman shower valve divert (FB market) for $80, remove replace old valve, add over head rain head.

that’s it just that today
December 18, 2024 at 1:15 AM
Todays fix list

Client subscriber says:
1.) Ecobee recalibrating
2.) Ring Chime not working
3.) Gas fire insert cold/drafty

1.) found unstable 24vDC, reterm wires from main board, stable 24v
2.) default Chime unit, reflash/reconfigure working now
3.) temp solution metal tape outside vents.
December 15, 2024 at 5:22 AM
Todays fix list

1.) Seal up drafty basement windows and doors.

2.) Organize storage space and protect stash of trim wood.

3.) Little voice says, tidy and organize your tools.

Fix - clean, organize, re-org accordingly to job type, all 25 PackOut kits. Yea, for sanity of tools.
December 13, 2024 at 3:41 AM
Todays fix list

1.) Family asked to have theater room ceiling drywall repaired.

Fix - replaced water stained boards.

2.) Family states basement shower base feels like it’s creaking/moving.

Fix research, some have success using closed cell foam to reinforce base support, will try tomorrow.
December 12, 2024 at 3:28 AM
Todays fix list:

1.) Replace repair ceiling wall board below yesterday’s shower drain leak/repair.

2.) Family says main floor kitchen dish washer not fully draining.
FIX - locate and remove clogged drain tube, run full diag, return to service.
December 11, 2024 at 2:33 AM
Todays fix list:

1.) Family says fireplace drafty and cold.
FIX - no insulation found under fireplace hearth, nine cans great stuff fixed it.

2.) Family says, drips from first floor shower.
FIX - repair replace misaligned fixed P-Trap with threaded adjustable trap.
December 10, 2024 at 2:08 AM
Todays fix list:

1.) client states shut off all electrical off

fix, repair replace DC main power cable, battery to main fuse distribution.

2.) Family says, water drip detected in basement.

repair replace hot and cold washing machine supply valves.

I’ll work to share each daily fix list.
December 9, 2024 at 4:33 AM
as someone who scrolls with left thumb, bottom of page up, I do wish the ‘back to the top’ button on bluesky app was a bit smaller.
December 6, 2024 at 3:51 PM
I have a theory, those that can make important things ‘flow’ will be just fine, those that can make all four flow will prosper.
Important flow list:
Data (can you route)
Hydrocarbons/gas/fluids - can you pipe/braze seal
Metal - can you weld (mig/tig/stick)
Electrons (AC/DC)

can do all 4, I can!
November 28, 2024 at 6:12 AM
everything I have, is some thing I made better, fixed or built. Why don’t we teach our kids these sorts of things?
November 27, 2024 at 3:11 AM
Well the 1997 #Honda #Prelude firewall forward restoration is nearly complete, all systems rebuilt and installed, many tweaks still needed.
August 21, 2023 at 12:08 AM
Well it is official, thank you #Equinix for all the support.
July 11, 2023 at 10:59 PM
A single sock bump, going undiscovered until after you have left the house… can put your whole day off the rails.
May 10, 2023 at 3:19 PM
I feel that Twitter.social or Twitter.com is coming to blue sky soon. call me cray cray
April 30, 2023 at 3:04 AM
PSA Movie Sug: The Artifice Girl … is good, relevant, current and entertaining. enjoy!
April 30, 2023 at 3:02 AM
I donated my one invite to a random first request. I’m note mad about it…. diversity !
April 27, 2023 at 2:20 AM
I sense the herd is on the moooove. won’t be long now.
April 26, 2023 at 11:30 PM
hands down most funny, because it’s true. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRTGSvae/
April 26, 2023 at 4:02 AM
@vtimd.bsky.social let’s get the whole gang over here.
April 24, 2023 at 4:37 PM
funny bluesky has not yet made it into being filter by gmail into the social folder… yea !
April 7, 2023 at 6:34 AM