The post whore thread.

[Erni]

This fine morning brings me the continuation of a highschool softball game. 12th inninig, down by 3 and one out. Not a typo 12th inning. it was 6-6 all the way through 11th.

[OtterbatHellcat]

How'd it turn out?

[OtterbatHellcat]

What a long day this was, but it was for good overall.

Out of all the things accomplished today, there was a pretty good scare at one point. At the homeowners suggestion, I plugged an air compressor into his dining room wall outlet and began to pressurize his sprinkler system for winter. He can't see very well, and also had some problems remembering which valves needed opened and closed. While I'm trying to figure out what controls what, the compressor has been running...and I noticed an odor...thought the compressor was getting hot. Some minutes later, I notice the smell getting stronger when I walked back into the house where the control panel is.

Checked the outlet on the wall and it must have been 150 degrees or higher, unplugged immediately...and watched smoke coming out of the wall. I about shit myself thinking we could have started his house on fire.

In short, finished that task, and then replaced the melted receptacle. I'm thinking it's time to have a professional come out and evaluate the breakers and service in the home.

[Great-Kazoo]

5 day BUMPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP

[OtterbatHellcat]

Howdy

[brutal]

...and I just got back from St Louis today.

...and I'm leaving for 1st rifle tomorrow.

...and I'm still getting shit ready.

...and yet I had time to post a quick one.

I have never been so not ready and underprepared...

[brutal]

What a long day this was, but it was for good overall.

Out of all the things accomplished today, there was a pretty good scare at one point. At the homeowners suggestion, I plugged an air compressor into his dining room wall outlet and began to pressurize his sprinkler system for winter. He can't see very well, and also had some problems remembering which valves needed opened and closed. While I'm trying to figure out what controls what, the compressor has been running...and I noticed an odor...thought the compressor was getting hot. Some minutes later, I notice the smell getting stronger when I walked back into the house where the control panel is.

Checked the outlet on the wall and it must have been 150 degrees or higher, unplugged immediately...and watched smoke coming out of the wall. I about shit myself thinking we could have started his house on fire.

In short, finished that task, and then replaced the melted receptacle. I'm thinking it's time to have a professional come out and evaluate the breakers and service in the home.

And have them put in an exterior outlet fer cryin out loud.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Glad you're back safe, and on your way soon. Have a great outing, Brutal.

[OtterbatHellcat]

And have them put in an exterior outlet fer cryin out loud.

I suggested that very thing.

[fly boy]

or maybe not put such a heavy load on a small breaker? bet it was only a 15 amp and you were pulling MAXIMUM EFFERT