Hot again, same as the last several weeks. It isn’t getting quite as hot in the afternoons, but it’s still pretty nasty to be out in it, especially in the sun. Everything was too hot to touch.<\/p>\n
In the late morning I finally got around to starting my day. I showered. Soaped up and did all my scrubbing with a washcloth, then stepped into the shower and rinsed under the warm water from the pipes in the attic. I could do it every day if I had to. Not a big deal.<\/p>\n
Then I decided to try troubleshooting the water heater. Unplugged it. Checked fuses. Checked continuity. Everything was ok. Plugged it back in to start following voltage around and it worked. Put it back together and called it a win. The second step of the Rheem troubleshooting guide says to unplug it and LEAVE IT unplugged for 5 minutes. OF COURSE I didn’t do that the first time, because I know better. I only unplugged it long enough to discharge caps, and then plugged it back in. <\/p>\n
Turns out, it really needs to be unplugged for 5 minutes to self reset. Self resetting fuse? Safety feature because it’s gas fired? Who knows, but if I’d followed the instructions to the letter, I’d have had a 10 minute hot shower in the morning.<\/p>\n
Seems to be fine. <\/p>\n
Did my pickup and hit the goodwill outlet on the way home. Found a couple of things I’ve needed, and some resale stuff. Grabbed more media to rip. The store got their air conditioning installed and it makes a huge difference. <\/p>\n
Took the stuff to the shop and did more sorting before heading home. Ate leftovers. <\/p>\n
Today should be EXCITING and FILLED WITH DANGER! Or not. I’ve got the pickups I put off, and trying to figure out a birthday gift for the wife. I did pick up a card, and steaks, but I don’t have any ideas for a gift. My emergency jewelry stash is empty too.<\/p>\n
Oh well, if I can’t think of anything I’ll put a bow on the window at the BOL. <\/p>\n
Stack some presents. You might need them later.<\/p>\n
nick<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hot again, same as the last several weeks. It isn’t getting quite as hot in the afternoons, but it’s still pretty nasty to be out in it, especially in the sun. Everything was too hot to touch.<\/p>\n
In the late morning I finally got around to starting my day. I showered. Soaped up and did all my scrubbing with a washcloth, then stepped into the shower and rinsed under the warm water from the pipes in the attic.<\/p>\n