Recent content by mattp

@TonyR, I live in Louisiana and I can attest to this tdc being a real problem. So, much so that for work we used triple seals on bearings with a grease trap between two of the seals. The idea being that as the tdc happens that moist air has to travel through grease. The grease would absorb the...

Incorrect assumption . Based on the expert workmanship, it's obviously already protected by another gfci. The only problem here is that the outlet cover needs to be replaced. I can't believe you missed it... It's so obvious...

How do you guys know that the fruit cake tin isn't UL listed?

We have literally reached the "Ow!, My Balls!" part of Idiocracy...

What is that, just salt?

Top fasteners see combined loading, shear and pullout. Failure appears to be from them pulling out, as the bottom fasteners appear to be still attached. Wouldn't be surprised if they used nails instead of screws.

Yeah, you're probably right...but, it's just water... I think there are a couple things that could be done that were mentioned. 1 put some metal bollards up in front of the pier. 2 regardless of if you do 1. Putting lateral boards up will greatly reduce the impact. If lateral boards were up that...

Nice. I like sparkfun. Here's a solenoid operated valve if you want to figure out how to spray them with a sprinkler or something like that: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10456

What about setting up a spray system. If they hit your dock, they get sprayed with water. If the customers start getting wet because of the idiot boat "captains" hitting your dock, it'll stop pretty quick.