Retix

joined 1 year ago
[–] Retix@lemmy.world 24 points 10 months ago (2 children)

You could go sturgeon spearing in Wisconsin. Cut a hole in the ice, stare at it while drinking for a week hoping a sturgeon swims past. Finally see one and have to guess which of the 3 sturgeon is the real one.

[–] Retix@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Your annoyance at them makes more sense then. I figured most buses had the front bike rack, as my small metro area buses have them.

[–] Retix@lemmy.world 15 points 11 months ago (5 children)

Do buses in your area not have the bike rack on the front?

[–] Retix@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Just a couple days ago, thinking about my cat that I had to put down ~6 months ago. He was sick and in pain but I'm still sad about it.

I don't think you need to push yourself to cry. Everyone processes their emotions differently. For a long time I also didn't cry much/at all. I was very guarded about my emotions. Between getting older and my wife, whom I can be completely open with, I have gotten more emotional as I have gotten older.

[–] Retix@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

There are, unfortunately, many people who only get enjoyment out of other people's jealousy. They are proud that they have "good" insurance that covers everything, in the same way they are proud of their expensive house/car/boat/etc. If everyone has that thing, they aren't special and it isn't a cool toy because anyone could

[–] Retix@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

The newer pesticides are designed to work as effectively as possible. Due to their effectiveness, a limited amount is required to be applied to the soil. The FDA approved organic pesticides aren't as effective. This requires additional applications and more being applied each time (vs the newer non-approved pesticides). More pesticides being applied means more runoff and possibility of contamination to streams and ground water. The soil can also be over saturated and be damaged by the increased concentration.

[–] Retix@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

As a licensed electrician, I am concerned that this is over your knowledge and experience level. Best advice is to hire an electrician.

There is information missing preventing me from giving you a complete answer.

  • What type of AC unit?
  • what amperage is the AC circuit?
  • what voltage is the AC circuit?
  • is there a neutral wire?
  • how is the AC unit powered? (Is there a cord and receptacle, or is it hardwired to a disconnect/switch)

My guess is you have either a 20amp 220volt or 30amp 220volt AC circuit. Unfortunately, that will not work for you. Both of those types of circuits consist of 2 hot wires and a ground wire. In order to run a 120v circuit, you need a hot wire, a neutral wire, and a ground wire. Second, if it is a 30amo circuit, it is against the electrical code to put a 20amp or 15 amp receptacle on it.

That switch will not work for what you are trying to accomplish. IF you do have the correct power, just don't use the AC. If it isn't plugged in, it is not drawing any power.