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Kiba, that's a paint job to be proud of, nice work! Now you can enjoy it with the satisfaction you did that, it's a good feeling isn't it!

That's the same filter I got for my daughter, they make them both fixed or adjustable in size. As far as the filtration, yes it's less then some others, it will help with air flow which should reflect in easier cooling and lower cost to run it. If you're only filtering/recycling inside air that should be all you need, unless you or your girlfriend has allergies or something like that.

Funny, the son in law came over just yesterday and asked me if it was OK to take that filter apart that I got for my daughter and wash it, I told him yes and how. Here's somethings tibs should find interesting, while he was here I asked if he would have time to lift the AC units I have into the windows so I wouldn't have to hurt myself, he did. And before he left, he turned around, thanked me for all the work done on his suv and told me to let him know if I needed anymore help with anything. How about that..... progress.
 

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I ordered a new LiPo for my Opus200, it has slight swelling. I bought a FullyMax 900 for it but it's too thick to fit, hopefully I got it right this time.
Plenty of other mods here that the FullyMax will fit though.

The guy on ebay, zbmods who's selling those left over hana beta mod kits has those 950mah lipos that are very close to the same size as the fullymax 900's AS 950mah 3s 11.1v LiPo Battery High Quality | eBay

The hotcig dx's used those fullymax, every one of mine swelled too. I used six of those 950's above to replace all my dx battery packs, they have a little slop in the case side to side. I can't say for sure if these 950's are any smaller then the fullymax and would be a better fit for you but they sure aren't any bigger. They are a pretty good deal and they did test a little better then the fullymax when they were new.
 

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    I think I got it as smooth as it can go
    Looks good man. You and the GF are probably the only one's with a critical eye in your place. Visitors just want a drink or food. 10 years later, I'm the only person that notices a great join I did on a 3 foot piece of crown molding, just because I was too lazy to cut a solid length.
     

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    So a sad day :( Shoppers Drugmart has stopped stocking VG.
    For the last 4 years I have been buying it there, off the shelf. I just made an online order from a Company here in Canada (Fusion Flavours). I really hope it don't affect the taste of my juice's?
    VG & PG are way cheeper in the States, But when you consider shipping costs, mite as well get it here.
     

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    So a sad day :( Shoppers Drugmart has stopped stocking VG.
    For the last 4 years I have been buying it there, off the shelf. I just made an online order from a Company here in Canada (Fusion Flavours). I really hope it don't affect the taste of my juice's?
    VG & PG are way cheeper in the States, But when you consider shipping costs, mite as well get it here.
    Did they sell the 500ml Medisca bottles like Lawton's does down here? Any compounding pharmacy will order you in VG & PG.
     

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    Did they sell the 500ml Medisca bottles like Lawton's does down here? Any compounding pharmacy will order you in VG & PG.

    No just 250 mil bottles of VG right on the shelf.
    I had to order my PG from the Pharmacy at the same drug store. They are 500 mil (Mediscs) bottles that would come in about 2 days. (order only)
    I asked now if I could order the VG? The Pharmacist told me they don't sell it any more :(
    I guess it's just as well, ordering online is a bit cheeper cause of larger quantity I guess?
    As long as my juice tastes the same? it's all going to be Good :)
    I ordered 12 litres total & shipping was $18 Canadian (Canada Post)
    Thats not Bad? Considering how much 3 4 litre containers must weigh?
     

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    I'm having a bit of trouble with the semigloss on the trim on getting a consistent finish with it but the eggshells is much easier.

    If you're having trouble keeping a wet edge while painting trim with latex the answer is a product called Flotrol. Mixed into your latex paint it will slow the drying time and allow you to lay down a nice consistent finish. We use it when the humidity is very low and/or temps are over 80°f. Be mindful of how much flotrol you mix in because using too much can extend drying times too much and allow the paint to sag or run. Too much flotrol can also flatten the sheen.
     
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    If you're having trouble keeping a wet edge while painting trim with latex the answer is a product called Flotrol. Mixed into your latex paint it will slow the drying time and allow you to lay down a nice consistent finish. We use it when the humidity is very low and/or temps are over 80°f. Be mindful of how much flotrol you mix in because using too much can extend drying times too much and allow the paint to sag or run. Too much flotrol can also flatten the sheen.
    Can i get that at Sherwin Williams?

    Also I have several spots that are underneath panels but still peeled back to the brown drywall paper, I want to cover those with flex spackle so they don't bubble up, is that OK or do I need to use the glue/mud?


    Kiba, that's a paint job to be proud of, nice work! Now you can enjoy it with the satisfaction you did that, it's a good feeling isn't it!

    That's the same filter I got for my daughter, they make them both fixed or adjustable in size. As far as the filtration, yes it's less then some others, it will help with air flow which should reflect in easier cooling and lower cost to run it. If you're only filtering/recycling inside air that should be all you need, unless you or your girlfriend has allergies or something like that.

    Funny, the son in law came over just yesterday and asked me if it was OK to take that filter apart that I got for my daughter and wash it, I told him yes and how. Here's somethings tibs should find interesting, while he was here I asked if he would have time to lift the AC units I have into the windows so I wouldn't have to hurt myself, he did. And before he left, he turned around, thanked me for all the work done on his suv and told me to let him know if I needed anymore help with anything. How about that..... progress.

    But that's enough protection for a filter right? I'm not worried about the allergens thing I'm questioning if they get rid of any of that anyway for example said allergens would have to be right next to the intake for it to even catch any, correct? (my intake is in my hallway)
     
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    So a sad day :( Shoppers Drugmart has stopped stocking VG.
    For the last 4 years I have been buying it there, off the shelf. I just made an online order from a Company here in Canada (Fusion Flavours). I really hope it don't affect the taste of my juice's?
    VG & PG are way cheeper in the States, But when you consider shipping costs, mite as well get it here.

    Bummer. I get my VG and PG from Saveoncitric. They're about an hour's drive from here and a gallon of either is $11.88. They may have a website, I haven't checked.

    Well what do know, they do.
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    But that's enough protection for a filter right? I'm not worried about the allergens thing I'm questioning if they get rid of any of that anyway for example said allergens would have to be right next to the intake for it to even catch any, correct? (my intake is in my hallway)

    You'll be fine with that filter, that's the same setup as at my daughter's house, her's in also in the hallway at a vent up on the ceiling. It catches the dust and pet hair, it will clean all you need. If your's is closer to the floor it may catch more then her's being up high and may need to be rinsed more often, they clean her's once every spring and it seems to be enough.

    Also depends on how much you run it, her husband is cheap and there is a constant battle at their house, she turns the temp cooler and he turns it back up to save money. He'll also shut it off when they leave the house, when you walk in on a hot summer day after the ac has been off all day it will be like an oven in there. I told him if he'd leave it on but maybe set a tad higher it wouldn't take so damn long to cool the whole house back down once they get home and may not cost any more to run it but it's their place, their battle, to each their own, I just feel sorry for the cat and dogs.
     

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    Steamer, you ever make any runs down to New York? You could buy a bunch down here and pick it up. I'm about 4- 4 1/2 hours south of the boarder, Interstate Rt 81 is a few hundred yards from my house. You could place an order and make a pickup here anytime you want brother, I'll have the coffee on. :)
     

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    I got a four gallon special from these guys about a year ago, can't find the invoice but it was pretty cheap shipped here, cheaper then anywhere else I've found, they even sell in 55 gallon drums.... VG-PG Specials: Essential Depot Good stuff, both the PG and VG, it's all I've been using to mix and cut my bought juice and for my flavorless.

    ETA: This is the one I got, three VG and one PG glyCUBE - 3 Gallons PALM DERIVED Vegetable Glycerin & 1 Gallon Propylene Glycol - USP (pharmaceutical grade)
     

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    Steamer, thinking about trips up north brought back a memory of high school. My good buddy and I one Saturday night became bored, couldn't think about anything to do about midnight. He said we should make a trip to the next town and have breakfast, he had a urge for eggs and Canadian bacon. I suggested why not get the real thing? Let go to Canada for breakfast, not like we've got anything else to do. So off we headed north on rt 81, got there a little before sunup, drove across the boarder, found a place to eat and headed back. When we got to customs we pulled up, handed the agent out ID's and the guy asked;
    "How long were you here?"
    "Oh, an hour or so."
    "What did you come here for?"
    "For breakfast, we wanted Canadian bacon."
    he looked at our ID's and said,
    "Get out of the car"..... :laugh:
     

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    @Steamer861 RE: LIPOs

    I fly RC and a few of them are electric powered with Lipo batts so I had to do some pretty serious studying up on the Lipo batts to ensure longivity.
    Yes, Lipos do have an optimum storage voltage, it's 3.85v per cell and that equates to approx 55% charge remaining. Many Lipo chargers even have a "Storage" mode that will either charge or discharge a Lipo to 3.85v for extended storage. If a Lipo is left fully charged, especially in a hot environment, the electrolite can migrate (settle) within a cell and cause it to overheat in other areas. This can cause what's referred to as "puffing". Puffing can also occur if a Lipo is overcharged (greater than 4.2v/cell) or if it's overdischarged (less than 3.1v/cell while under load)
    So in a nut shell:
    1. Never charge above 4.2v per cell
    2. Never discharge below 3.1v per cell while under load
    3. Store at 3.80-3.85v per cell.
    4. If a Lipo shows any signs of puffing discard it. It's a fire hazard.

    Had a thought about this tonight, here's my situation, I've got a dozen mods running on lipo's, 200 & 75's. They are now all a mix of the hotcig dx's with spare battery packs and a bunch of boards I swappped out and put in those ebay hana reference mod kits. In the last couple weeks I've brought them all up to date with new lipo's and have them all fully charged. Now I'm liking the little reference mods so much they are all I've been using.

    My thought was, go into escribe, create a "storage profile" and set the cutoff voltage to 3.80-3.85v, vape on the other mods and spare battery packs to bring the charge back down for storage so they won't end up going bad from not being used and sitting fully charged, thoughts?

    Guess I've got to many mods. Yeah, I do LoL.
     

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    an i get that at Sherwin Williams?

    Also I have several spots that are underneath panels but still peeled back to the brown drywall paper, I want to cover those with flex spackle so they don't bubble up, is that OK or do I need to use the glue/mud?

    Flotrol can be purchased at most hardware stores, not sure if SW carries it.

    To fix your drywall paper peel you'll have to cut around the paper peel first with a razor sharp box cutter. You need to cut it back away from the peeled area far enough so that there is no loose paper at the edges and peel out all the paper in the middle. Next appy all-purpose drywall mud to fill the void. It may take 2 or 3 coats of all purpose mud to make it come out ALMOST flush with the wall because all purpose shrinks alot as it dries. I say "almost" flush because you want it to be slightly recessed once it fully dries. Each time you apply the all purpose mud make sure you cut the excess off flush with wall because that stuff is a bear to sand. Once that's bone dry (usually 48-72hrs) apply one coat of lightweight drywall mud and leave it 1/16" thick over the repaired area and beyond about 2". Once that's dry (usually 12hrs) lightly sand with 120 grit sandpaper. Lightweight mud is super easy to sand but you need to use a flat sanding block or a drywall sanding block to keep from accidentally gouging the mud back out or sanding through the paint into the paper. Once it's sanded down flat with the wall you're ready to prime and paint. It'll take two coats of primer and least two coats of paint to get the sheen to match the surrounding wall. When applying the primer and all but the final coat of paint try to apply it only to the repaired area so as not to cause layers of paint to build up on the unrepaired areas. Typically we apply the final coat of paint to the entire wall section so the sheen is even throughout.

    You can cheat some of the steps I outlined and it may look ok but to get it to look like it never happened you'll have to do the whole nine yards.
     
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