[MoeTE87]

I have a lot of chipmunks reeking havoc on everything in our yard and garden. Not sure how else to take care of them.

[M4Tejas]

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[DrVenture]

Originally Posted by M_Six

New DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem to replace the one that got blowed up last night in a lightning strike. Major boomage. Toasted the modem, an Apple TV 4k box, a MoCA adapter, and the septic system alarm.

Aside from this modem, I also picked up a new Apple Watch 9 (GPS only) for Prime Day, and a new Apple TV 4k box from B&H to replace the one that's now toast.

Had a big strike last July. Lightning jumped from a tall pine to the cable 10' away and followed it inside. Took out the modem, everything on ethernet and the phone system connected to the modem. Popped all my GCFI circuits and the 20 amp breaker that the modem was plugged into. Took out a 60" TV, Sony soundbar/surround system, garage door opener, all my low voltage landscape lights, a Yamaha home theater system and multiple wall warts, garage led lighting, battery tender, etc.

I really stepped up my game on AC surge suppressors after that, even installing a commercial grade gig-speed ethernet surge suppressor on my main ethernet line to the home theater area.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Check your ground strap outside for the cable service. Note the scorching on the pic where it was grounded to the electrical service box (for some reason the picture uploaded upside down). I've since cleaned up and tightened my connection. The cable grounding block was toast and the cable itself. . The insurance claim was around $6K.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by MoeTE87

I have a lot of chipmunks reeking havoc on everything in our yard and garden. Not sure how else to take care of them.

Definitely this is a fun and effective treatment!

I also swapped out the stock Scope with this:

Pinty 2.5-10x40 Red Green Illuminated Mil-dot Tactical Rifle Scope with Red Laser Combo - Green Lens Color https://a.co/d/93LBlRY

[M4Tejas]

Originally Posted by DrVenture

Had a big strike last July. Lightning jumped from a tall pine to the cable 10' away and followed it inside. Took out the modem, everything on ethernet and the phone system connected to the modem. Popped all my GCFI circuits and the 20 amp breaker that the modem was plugged into. Took out a 60" TV, Sony soundbar/surround system, garage door opener, all my low voltage landscape lights, a Yamaha home theater system and multiple wall warts, garage led lighting, battery tender, etc.

I really stepped up my game on AC surge suppressors after that, even installing a commercial grade gig-speed ethernet surge suppressor on my main ethernet line to the home theater area.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Check your ground strap outside for the cable service. Note the scorching on the pic where it was grounded to the electrical service box (for some reason the picture uploaded upside down). I've since cleaned up and tightened my connection. The cable grounding block was toast and the cable itself. . The insurance claim was around $6K.

That shit happened in east Fort Worth years ago when we were in a sound room and the fire went down the cable coaxial, all the electrical wiring and lit up a 12 channel mixer that was turned off and lit up/stunned the guitar player who had a Fender Stratocaster in hand.......fire department came in and photographed everything....the guitar player was in shock for about 10 minutes. lucky no one got hurt

[M4Tejas]

Originally Posted by DrVenture

Had a big strike last July. Lightning jumped from a tall pine to the cable 10' away and followed it inside. Took out the modem, everything on ethernet and the phone system connected to the modem. Popped all my GCFI circuits and the 20 amp breaker that the modem was plugged into. Took out a 60" TV, Sony soundbar/surround system, garage door opener, all my low voltage landscape lights, a Yamaha home theater system and multiple wall warts, garage led lighting, battery tender, etc.

I really stepped up my game on AC surge suppressors after that, even installing a commercial grade gig-speed ethernet surge suppressor on my main ethernet line to the home theater area.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Check your ground strap outside for the cable service. Note the scorching on the pic where it was grounded to the electrical service box (for some reason the picture uploaded upside down). I've since cleaned up and tightened my connection. The cable grounding block was toast and the cable itself. . The insurance claim was around $6K.

Telecom grounding is a paramount issue. MCI would go out to IXC carrier sites that carried their traffic. 6 foot round rods, solid copper into the earth, salt mixed bath to increase continuity, multiple with stranded 00 solid strand copper joining them in a circular pattern. Then the Meghometer was used to verify ground specifications. Ground lugs and splice joints are crimped with bottle type jacks. Yes, jacks. Tons of pressure to insure proper continuity.


When I was in Houston, 1989, at 293 North Main, Electra Communications/IXC/Broadwing (building razed) I seen the entire site light up for a millisecond. The entire roof (rubber roof) had lighting rods and again all joined by 00 stranded solid copper. Lighting hits hard in DT Houston! Both White Oak and Buffalo Bayou both came together there. The OG original Port of Houston was right across I-10 on Main Street. A true experience living there. Telecom gear uses tri-color, red alarming LCD. Everylight in that site lit up. I thought I was tripping.......instantaneous!

[Vinnrox250]

A few of the purchases this last week when I went to Long Island and Manhattan to visit fam. Starting to miss it. *looking at houses*

[moooza]

I can't post pictures yet, but Norlan whisky glasses.
Great stuff

[M4Tejas]

iND boys can paint

[Rono63]

High flow air filter for the Porsche.

[3.0L]

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[Lady Jane]

New trail shoes on special.

[Buug959]

Originally Posted by Lady Jane

New trail shoes on special.


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Very nice. I've been wearing Merrells for years. They're incredibly comfortable and last for hundreds of miles.

[JJ 911SC]

SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B086PHS2V8?...t_details&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/SENSARTE-Nons...18&sr=8-5&th=1

[Vinnrox250]

A new equinox for my sister in law. Her traverse had 211,000 miles and was dying.

[JJ 911SC]

A flame thrower. To hot to try it now but will first thing tomorrow morning.

[Lady Jane]

Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet

Did you get a free screwdriver with it? And what on earth are you doing with a flame thrower?

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by Lady Jane

Did you get a free screwdriver with it? And what on earth are you doing with a flame thrower?

Oui, that company ship with the handle detached to save on the packaging but always included a screwdriver of pretty good quality as you know first hand.

As for the flame thrower, bad neighbours... Stay tuned

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

A flame thrower. To hot to try it now but will first thing tomorrow morning.

I have one. I use it to zap weeds. Although with all the rain we've been getting, the weeds are back in a few days.

[hubbahubba]

Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

A flame thrower. To hot to try it now but will first thing tomorrow morning.

Pictures please, or it doesn't count.

[jamesinaz]

Got a Apple Studio Monitor to go with the MacBook Pro. Lets me get rid of the aging iMac and centralize on a single computer/database.

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by hubbahubba

Pictures please, or it doesn't count.

First try on the drug house down the street.