▲ 2 r/fresno

Random question: does anyone have a *variable* temp. Vevor 4L distiller that they are looking to part ways with?

I am distilling isopropyl alcohol that is used to clean my resin 3D prints. I have the regular Vevor distiller that isn't variable and is designed to heat up exponentially till it reaches its temperature limit, then shuts off. I need to be able to maintain around 118°F so that I don't super heat the isopropyl alcohol which I keep losing to the air (about 25% yield from 91%). I have thermostats I could hook up to it but fitting a sensor probe would be problematic due to the tops seal, and even if I could I'd risk melting the cable. Also looked into using an SCR voltage regulator which would still allow it to heat up exponentially but much slower, plus the time it'd take to reach my target temperature would be painfully long.

And because people will have something to say about how unsafe this is: I do this outdoors in front of a 7,200CFM fan in an open area on concrete near 2 fire extinguishers wearing a respirator as needed. Resin remnants (death cake) get scrapped off with a plastic scraper each use to not damage the distillers inside coating and to not create dry stuck retention. The seal is inspected each use for signs of degradation as I'm aware that isopropyl alcohol can deteriorate it over time.

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u/LICK_THE_BUTTER — 2 days ago

Update on where I'm at as a maker...

I am currently working on my setup, its being modified and changing daily till I like where things are at. Making money with dice isn't as feasible and focus will be more on content creation/making process. I have a new space now, but what's missing is time and money which will come later. I think my next video will be about shelled dice from the very start to finish. It will be an improvement upon my Grand Budapest Hotel design concept. I'm someone who doesn't like making videos if i can't dive deep into it, otherwise its rushed. I want it to be visually easy to follow and blocked well.

u/LICK_THE_BUTTER — 3 days ago
▲ 6 r/Buick

2017 Encore burnt out radiator resistor. Fixed by cutting and splice soldering a new plug/resistor for $15

Radiator fan wasn't running, AC got warm on idle, engine would overheat in stop and go traffic. Tested relays and they were ok, fuses were ok, motor powered the fan when hooked up to the battery directly, replaced the radiator temp sensor on a whim and no dice. My friend sent me a wiring schematic showing that the resistor is connected to the low, medium, and high fan relays. Relays worked... so a closer look at the resistor and saw what looked like breaks in the wiring. Confirmed with a contuity test.

All third party replacements for the plug/fan look the same but the design is different than the OEM. The positive and negative wires are ran beside the resistor and the mount hole orientation is on the opposite side. So i had to heavily melt the mounting cavity with a soldering iron since cutting it proved difficult without removing the whole radiator fan. Not confident in how mine seats now and am working on designing and printing an ASA adapter that slides on and is mounted with two screws on each side (from width, not the length).

Saved myself about $120 in parts and $550 in labor, not to mention the cost of uber rides because GMC on average takes 2 weeks to do anything here. It even takes them 1 week just to look at my car and then it rolls over into the weekend lmao.

u/LICK_THE_BUTTER — 10 days ago
▲ 6 r/TinyWhoop+1 crossposts

I forgot this persons instagram, he makes the most amazing whoop canopy mods I've ever seen with sportscar-level detail

this person cuts like windows or something in them and adds a fine mesh wire, adds really cool decals, paints them like they are race day ready. it's sooo overkill but super satisfying. i cannot for the life of me find this persons account again. i think he did a lot of his designs on the newbeedrone goober canopies.

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u/LICK_THE_BUTTER — 26 days ago

Is there any free downloadable drift car maps so that i don't have to buy the DLC?

The game feels so empty and void, i think drift cars is the only enjoyment i'll get out of it.

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u/LICK_THE_BUTTER — 1 month ago
▲ 113 r/fresno

me and my family rushing to put out a neighbors large shed fire. please stay safe out there.

My brother was installing a pool shade from a ladder in the backyard and spotted lots of black smoke. Huge towering flames when the fence caught fire it was scary. We immediately split into roles: my mom got the neighboring hose started, i reminded my brother of our extinguisher which is 20 years expired, his gf called it in, and i alerted a nearby neighbor while requesting their fire extinguisher just in case. Turns out our 20 year old fire extinguisher still worked and put it out quickly. The water hose was used to control the area that was still burning and we made sure the perimeter near the charred fence was wet. There was nearby wood logs that it thankfully never reached. If we weren't there in time the side of the house and tree was going to catch. Not even a thankyou from the ungrateful shed owner who downplayed the whole thing, that lady has always been stuck up. But we'll do anything in order to help others in time of need 🤙

u/LICK_THE_BUTTER — 1 month ago
▲ 44 r/fresno

how common is this arched water feature around here?

Hadn't seen this yet, thought it was pretty neat. Couldn't resist flying under it.

u/LICK_THE_BUTTER — 1 month ago
▲ 56 r/fresno

Did anyone else used to play commando, running from Clovis East to Clovis High?

Those were fun times. Lot's of fence hopping, fast driving chaos, hiding in neighbors bushes, etc. Looking back at it now it was dangerous but also exhilerating. Glad nobody got hurt or into any trouble.

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u/LICK_THE_BUTTER — 2 months ago
▲ 119 r/fresno

Fresno needs more tech jobs, feeling like a black sheep here

Maiden flight, need to work on filtering next. This drones goal is to be a chaser for local action sports.

u/LICK_THE_BUTTER — 2 months ago

The job hunt grind is hard, but Beanie understands

Last interview i had i drove out of town to meet them and they lied on the job post. I had put off other time conflicting interviews because it was a job i was certain i was going to get, but in the end it was all for nothing. It was more like i was interviewing them for 1-1/2 hours. They went on about how there's an expectation to work 12 hours a day and on rotation I'd have to sacrifice my days off to work admin. The manager said "One guy called in because he threw up 3 times, but i told him to take some medicine and come in anyways and it worked out. We can't get behind it'll set us back". They said that it's good that I'm single and don't have kids. The look in their eyes was strained, i don't want to live my life like that.

u/LICK_THE_BUTTER — 2 months ago