House stuffs

[greatbearmd]

I've been trying to make some headway into the various upgrades and fixes I had sidelined due to health issues. Trying to do the various stuff according to the weather and available time has been a fun juggling session. For instance, I recently completed work in the attic to relocate some wiring that would be in the way of installing two skylights

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[jrjarrett]

While layin' pipe I will also add a utility sink in the workshop area, as well as replace two outside frostproof sillcocks (stop giggling!)

I'm still giggling about thinking about you layin' pipe :D >:)

[greatbearmd]

You fell quite nicely into my trap. ;)

[jrjarrett]

This is a trap? lol.

[greatbearmd]

Yeah. I have to set traps. Just like, historically, the most sure-fire way I had for picking up guys was to physically lift them. Innuendo traps are good for starting conversations using teh secks. And I'm sure if Jeff read this he was not only giggling, but rolling on the floor being that I don't lay enough pipe for his tastes. ;)

[ciddyguy]

I saw a segment on those hybrid GE hot water heaters on Ask This Old House about a month ago, they sound interesting although I'm thinking tankless for my though.

[greatbearmd]

It's a tankless job, but someone has to do it. ;)

[ciddyguy]

LOL, You's silly Phil.

[maxauburn]

You're a handy guy to have around!

Part of being able to do such things
around the house is being determined to
do them.

I admire determination.

It's a trait we both share!

[greatbearmd]

I've always had a natural affinity to do such things, even at a very young age. It's done well for me over the years.

[maxauburn]

I never had that affinity until I met George.

He taught me by example that, if I put my
mind to it, I could accomplish just about anything.

[greatbearmd]

Yes, they do bring a lot of light into an otherwise dim or dark room. The key to the overall effectiveness is the installed length of the tube or light duct. In my case, it will be roughly 5 feet long at most, so there should not be a whole lot of attenuation. The effectiveness drops when the tube has to be very long because of steeply pitched roofs or routing the duct around obstacles, but even in those cases, the light thrown off by the whole shebang is at least that of a decent surface mount light fixture. In my case, there would be no reason to use the lights in the bathroom during the daylight with one of these installed. Sunlight has also a nice germicidal effect most welcome in bathrooms, even through a sun tunnel.

[jacked01]

Hot water on tap.. outside? AWESOME

[greatbearmd]

Yep! Looks like a typical outside hose bibb, maybe a little bit more substantial. The difference is that it has a pull for flow/turn for temp knob like most single-knob shower/bath installations and indoor faucets.