#Airflow issues

[airconditionerrepairservice]

How to Keep Your Home's Indoor Air Quality in the Winter

A lot of people think of air quality when it's hot outside, but what about in the winter? In the winter, the inside of your home can be just as bad as the outside air. That's because, in the winter, the humidity levels are really high, and that means that all of the dirt, dust, and pollen from outside get trapped inside. This can make your home's air quality very bad. This article will outline tips on maintaining good indoor air pollution (IAQ) in your home during the winter. Here are five tips for improving your indoor air quality in the winter:

Five tips for improving your indoor air quality in the winter:

1. Ensure airflow is adequate

Airflow is a good thing! If there isn't enough airflow, things can get stagnant and cause unpleasant odors. To ensure proper airflow, consider installing fans throughout your home. Depending on the size of your space, a fan can range between $10-20 USD. Keep these fans clean, and make sure they're not clogged up with debris. You should check them at least once per year, if not more frequently!

2. Use dehumidifiers

If your area gets colder than normal during the fall/winter, you may want to invest in a dehumidifier. Dehumidifiers remove moisture from the air, keeping rooms dryer and warmer for longer. To prevent mold growth in your home, make sure to clean filters regular to avoid any buildup, and always maintain low humidity levels.

3. Clean your heating system

Heating systems are notorious for harboring bacteria and mold spores. Turn off your heater before cleaning or replacing your filter cartridge. Dispose of old filters properly, either composting them or throwing them away in trash bins. Also, keep your thermostat set to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Doing so keeps your house warm without adding unnecessary carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

4. Lighten the load

Keep curtains closed close to windows to block the sunlight during the day. When using lamps, only use incandescent bulbs and position them away from any furniture or appliances. Place lights no higher than eye level; otherwise, you'll have to bend down to reach them. Lastly, open windows whenever possible (even just small ones). A little fresh air goes a long way.

5. Ventilate the HVAC unit

Most homeowners don't realize that their central air conditioning units vent out hot air directly outside. This is especially true in the summer. While some people live in humid locations, others live in drier ones where air conditioners aren't necessary, yet still, work hard to cool the air inside. As such, you should regularly test your airflow rate. Remove the cover of your AC and look for holes near the vents. In these cases, airflow rates should be around 10 - 15 cubic feet per minute (cfm). If yours isn't working well, replace it with something newer and much more efficient (such as variable speed fans)!

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, you can do a few things to keep your home's indoor air quality in the winter. First, use a filter in your air conditioning unit. Second, ensure that all the doors and windows are closed when cold outside. Third, keep the heat turned up as low as possible during the day and turn it off at night. Finally, try to smoke outdoors as much as possible in the winter to help reduce indoor air pollution.

[chr0n1c-ag0ny]

ok, I have zero reasoning for this other than projecting but...Tachihara has Erythromelalgia (aka Hell on earth). I don't know why, it just feels right (I like projecting my pain and suffering on my favorite characters)

[variousqueerthings]

every time I see the “margaret goes to check if hawkeye is sick” gifset being reblogged on my dash, my first instinct is “oh she’s going to choke him 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀”

I think..... 

that might be interesting

[slippery-minghus]

oof. going to the gym today was the opposite of helpful for my pain levels. gah

[emergencyplumbingil]

Why it is crucial to clean the air ducts.

Debris left in air ducts after construction or remodeling projects can significantly impact the performance and efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, including furnaces and air conditioners.

Here’s a detailed explanation of how this occurs and why it’s crucial to address:

Reduced Airflow

Increased Wear and Tear

Compromised Air Quality

Reduced System Lifespan

Thermal Comfort Issues Solutions and Prevention.

Professional Cleaning : Post-construction, hiring a professional to clean the ductwork can help remove any debris that could impact system performance. This should be part of any project cleanup phase.

Regular Inspections : Periodic inspections of the ductwork by qualified HVAC technicians can help catch and remove obstructions before they cause significant system degradation.

Proper Sealing : During construction or remodeling, sealing off ducts can prevent most debris from entering in the first place. Ensure contractors follow this practice to mitigate potential issues.

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[today-i-am-thinking-about]

foods that when cooked make the whole place smell like them

[silver-la-pixels]

we have reached cold level 3 blankets in my room. The windows frosted over to the point that any drinks I place on the windowsill will stay fridge-cold and my one tiny vent while largely ineffective anyways doesnt blow warm air, just air. It cools by the time it reaches my room. And the cover is jammed shut.

[bittwitchy]

when it comes to my ships i need them to be bleeding bang the doldrums by fall out boy out of their pores or i'm not interested

[sweetrainbowcandy]

Just a worst wolverine daddy dom!Logan blurb while I work on writing a new fic 🫶

“C’mere, Princess.”

That low timbre could make you do anything, and what it currently wanted was for you to step forward and put your dainty foot in front of him so he could slide on your cute little strap heels. His big, rough hands manipulated your foot with uncharacteristic gentleness, surprisingly nimble fingers fixing the clasp behind them. You grin as he finishes putting on both of them for you, turning to look at your reflection in the mirror against the wall.

You’d been seeing Logan for awhile now ever since you were introduced through Wade Wilson, Logan’s roommate. Turns out the both of you were equally fucked up— you with your daddy issues and him with his desperation to have control over something in his life, which turned out to be you.

Your relationship was unconventional, and you knew that. Logan was two centuries old and you were in college, and Logan couldn’t help but felt a pang of guilt every time he thought about how he could be keeping you from experiencing your youth to the fullest. But whenever you looked up at him and called him ‘daddy’ with that little twinkle in your eyes, Logan found himself wanting to be selfish.

“Where are we going to eat, daddy?” You asked softly in that sweet little voice of yours, clasping your hands around one of his and leaning against his big arm. He leans down, pressing a kiss to the top of your head and taking a moment to inhale your vanilla scent, one of his hands moving to feel up your ass over that pretty little dress.

“You’ll see, doll.”

Riding with Logan was one of your favorite things to do, especially being his little passenger princess. Logan never let you get your hands dirty, not with the gas pump, not even with the steering wheel. The passenger seat was adjusted perfectly to your preference, and a few of your things were stored in the passenger side door.

His strong hand rested firmly on your thigh, his thumb drawing a small circle as he watched you put on your lip gloss in the mirror of the sun visor. He loved when you glossed up those pretty lips, loved to see it glistening in rings around his cock as he fucked your throat.

When you reached the restaurant, Logan pulled out your seat for you, your hand holding his over the table as he sat across from you. Dinner with Logan was always nice, even if you did ninety percent of the talking.

But going home was the best part.

Logan loved seeing you in your cute little outfits, but he much preferred taking you out of them. He’d carry you to the bedroom, tear off your dress (he’ll buy you a new one, he always does), and absolutely ravage your little body. Doesn’t matter if you’re actually little, you are compared to him.

His heavy adamantium-enhanced weight pins you down on the bed as he fucks you prone, caught in a headlock cutting off your airflow as your vision goes hazy, his massive cock jackhammering into your tight cunt. You gasp out his name as he adjusts to a different angle, and he releases your head, slapping you softly across the face before gripping your cheeks and causing your lips to pucker,

“What was that, Princess?” He asks, wanting to make sure he heard you correctly.

“Need more, daddy,” you mewl, clawing at the sheets in front of you as you arch prettily back into him.

“That’s what I fuckin’ thought.”

[livingdeadhorse]

idk what this is. i like robots. i’ll clean these up later. i think.

anyways while drawing these I started thinking abt like. idk does this count as an AU.

General shit:

I didn't make it clear, but the robots that have pupils were built without a hardcoded purpose. They've always been free to explore what they want to do. The robots with fully colored "scleras" were created with a purpose from the jump, so their creators didn't feel the need to make them appear more "human".

The more expensive a robot's parts are, the less clunky it is.

Right now, I'm going with "their human family built them" but that's liable to change.

The designs are also liable to change because uh. duh.

Celestia Ludenberg:

Viewed the robots with an imbued purpose as interesting and superior (something something humanity's advancement). She wants to be praised like that, so she emulates them

Her cat loves how much heat she radiates so it's always near her.

Most of her upgrades are cosmetic but if they aren't, they're stupid. She won't upgrade her CPU or her motherboard, but she'll load up with three 4090s that her other components can't even keep up with. Yes, she does it to flex.

She'll distract from bootleg, refurbished, or shoddily painted parts by turning on her RGB. It gets annoying.

She knows that she's fairly unsettling and she revels in it.

All things considered, her cable management is pretty good.

Her gambling skill is still just luck here, but she tells everyone it's because she has a never-seen-before GPU(& CPU) that does calculations at insane speeds.

Most don't believe her but have no way to disprove her lie.

Kiyotaka Ishimaru

I can't decide if he was built by his father or his grandfather.

Either way, he was built before Toranosuke's downfall, so his internals were all pretty expensive for the time. Luckily for him, that means he was slightly future-proof and has a viable upgrade path.

Unluckily for him, this means he's stuck with really old parts and his 8gb of RAM can barely keep up in a 32gb world sadge

His chassis is built from secondhand or scrap parts. It's why his joints are so ancient in comparison to the rest of him and why he has so much cabling that he can't seem to manage.

Shit chassis = shit airflow = he is always overheating

BUDDY IS YOUR CPU BURNING HOW IS THERE SMOKE

Older tech = LOUD AF. The class bought him new fans to avoid the loud ass whirring. It's not quiet but he used to sound like a jet engine.

He runs on Debian. It was originally going to be Arch since it's lightweight but Debian's whole "old but stable" reputation fits him more. I don't see him properly dealing with bleeding edge software anyways.

His room is filled with past HDDs that no longer have storage. He deems all educational material important so he refuses to delete any lessons. He doesn't have the money for SSDs.

Mukuro Ikusaba:

Is usually in reconnaissance mode, meaning she has a shit ton of hidden cameras in her chassis

This used to benefit Fenrir. Now it benefits Junko.

She can have her parts shifted around with no issue to make room for a better arsenal.

She’s durable in her reconnaissance mode but she’s nigh on untouchable in her combat mode. Her chassis gets 10x bulkier and she can split her attention to several different tasks on the battlefield.

Fenrir Mercenary Group doubles as a weapons company. Mukuro is the only model of her kind though.

They tried to give her reconnaissance model the look of a “normal girl” so she could gather info more efficiently. They failed real bad. They also didn’t account for the fact that Mukuro isn’t good at socializing.

She allocates a CPU core to a process dedicated to Junko. 24/7 365

She believes herself to be less capable of emotion than she actually is. She can’t seem to find the system process that triggers such painful emotions.

Chihiro Fujisaki

Each “fold” in her skirt doubles as a screen. Think of the skirt as having two layers: the top shell and the under shell. The top shell is what doubles as a screen.

Optimized her hardware to work on code as fast as possible (fingers, skirt, etc).

She tends to test out new software on herself regardless of their compatibility with her pre-existing shit. She constantly has to reinstall her OS, but it’s all fun for her.

Speaking of her OS, I was going to make her run on Gentoo but IDK cause of the compile times. It’d be faster if she used distcc but I can’t see her screwing over her classmates like that lol.

So I’m between Nix and Arch.

Insecure about the fact that she overhauled her original model so extensively. Got made fun of for being a ‘defective’ robot. Her father supports her modifications but she still feels bad about having ‘failed’ somehow.

Cue identity issues

She helps out her classmates when it comes to repairs.

Tendency to stay up programming leads to high uptimes. If her friends notice her lagging or crashing, they’ll try to get her to shut down. (In a computer sense lol, not an emotional shut down)

Do y’all remember the xz utils backdoor? Yeah that’s how extensively she combs through code.

Sayaka Maizono

I can’t decide if she was built to be an idol or was originally some other type of robot.

Loves to make kids smile, so she has a sort of candy mechanism in her arm.

Everything about her glows or spins. You will never get bored looking at her.

Her skirt isn’t actually see through I just didn’t feel like erasing the hip joints lmao.

If corpos give her manager enough money, she has to perform with literal ads on her.

State-of-the art facial recognition software. It makes her fans feel special to have their names remembered.

She has a regular sleep cycle due to how load-intensive her everyday life is. Has to shut down for a couple hours every week at least.

Her psychic ability is just her running a million calculations based on people’s behavior and sensing which one is most plausible. This feature is in place to avoid PR disasters during interviews or public appearances.

There really aren’t enough worker’s rights regulations in place for robots.

The company gets alerts whenever she freaks tf out, so she feels even more stifled and repressed. Chihiro helped remove this.

Kyoko Kirigiri

Can’t decide if she was built by her father or grandfather. Probably just built by Jin and he “left” her in Fuhito’s care.

Fuhito made her go through several modifications, hardcoding his own investigative skills into her system.

Her grandfather loves her but has fucked up ideas about her own autonomy.

The events of DR:K still happen. She chose not to replace her hands.

Fuhito doesn’t make much use of a backdoor in her system anymore. He used it a lot more when she was a child but he sees her as a viable heir of the Kirigiri clan now. Chihiro isolated the backdoor to a separate SSD anyhow.

Still complicated father-daughter issues

Everything about her (but her OS) is proprietary, probably commissioned from Towa Industries. Her OS is a fork of Mint. The Windows 7 UI is just because I imagine her grandfather is One of Those lmao.

Has way too many scanners and sensors. She can’t test any evidence herself but she can gather a fair bit of information. Has a vast database for cross-comparison anyways.

Same issues as Togami and Mukuro: sees herself as less capable of emotion than she actually is.

The ramen noodle incident called for actual repairs.

Byakuya Togami

His superiority complex is far worse because he was literally CREATED to be the perfect Togami. You can’t tell him shiiiiiiit.

Gold joints. Scoffs at those with unoptimized cable management or software.

He’s constantly streamlining his own processes. Brings up that he runs on his own OS when Nobody Asked.

Had a similar backdoor to Kyoko’s but Koji did check that one. Obsessively. Nobody would tell Byakuya but He Just Knew. The lack of privacy irritated him. Aloysius helped fix it once Togami finally took over.

Only trusts Aloysius with his repairs. Has a hard time admitting when he needs repairs in the first place so Aloysius hides it under “monthly maintenance”.

Does everything from the terminal even when he 1) shouldn’t and 2) can’t. Bragging rights. He has written a bunch of his own scripts though to speed things up.

Kernel and OS provided to him by Koji. (UNIX-based. Proprietary) Byakuya maintains and builds his own updates. Doesn’t trust cheapskate peasants to do it for him.

Anti-FOSS. For him at least.

Has glasses for the aesthetics. Doesn’t need them.

[wafflesrisa]

To summarise:

Logan retiring after nearly throwing up in the car, visibly shaking as he got out of the seat

Max and Oscar lying down in the cooldown room looking like drowned cats

F1 live blog noting Oscar looked worryingly pale

Lance staggering right up to the ambulance after almost fainting trying to get out of his car

Esteban throwing up on lap 15

Alex needing to be lifted by the Williams mechanics out of his car in parc ferme and throwing up

George driving with no hands to try to get airflow and saying post race he felt he was going to faint

Multiple drivers saying it was the hardest race they had ever done

This is an issue of driver safety and is completely unacceptable

[airconditionerrepairservice]

Heat-pump problems: the most common causes and solutions

A heat pump is a great way to save on your energy bill, but if it's not working properly, you may be experiencing some problems. Here are the most common causes and solutions for heat-pump problems.

Looking to save on your energy bills this winter? Check out our list of the most common heat-pump problems and how to solve them. From clogged filters to faulty wiring, these are the top causes of pump failure in Dallas, TX.

1. Airflow issues

This may seem obvious, but if the air is not flowing freely in your room/grow space, then none of the plants in that area are receiving adequate amounts of fresh oxygen. If this problem isn't corrected immediately, then there's a good chance that the plants won't survive at all. An airflow issue occurs when the fresh air intake of the HVAC system is obstructed by objects, including pipes, fans, etc. When this happens, the air coming into the grow room doesn't flow properly, causing the grow room to become stale and stagnant. To counteract this issue, make sure that the air filter(s) aren't clogged with debris. Also, ensure that any vents near the ceiling (if applicable) are unobstructed by anything. Finally, try using different fan speeds since lower speeds draw more air than higher ones.

2. Dryer Vent Connection Issues

Connections in the HVAC system are often overlooked. But when things go wrong, they can create problems that last for years. If you notice your dryer vent hose blowing into a window frame or siding, cut the excess length of the pipe free of the connection. Then, disconnect both ends of the joint before reconnecting and testing. You've created a leaky connection if you hear popping sounds while doing this. Test it thoroughly before switching it out with a brand-new hose.

3. Mold & Mildew

Mold and mildew can wreak havoc on the aesthetic appeal and functionality of your unit, making it impossible to harvest high-quality bud without first addressing these two conditions. To combat mold and mildew, you need to eliminate excess moisture within the environment. Start by checking the humidity level in your room/grow area, ensuring that it stays around 50% -- 60%. You'll want to check this every day and make sure that you remove excess water if necessary. Next, use soap and hot water to clean your pots and trays regularly. Avoid chlorine bleach because it could damage the plastic of your containers. After cleaning, allow your potting mix to dry completely before planting your seedlings. Don't overdo it, though. Wait at least 48 hours after washing before planting seeds or seedlings. Additionally, you might want to invest in some kind of dehumidifier to aid in keeping your environment dry.

4. Pest infestation

Pests love the smell of marijuana and will flock toward it almost instantly if left unchecked. However, once they've been eradicated, it's critical to maintain a constant supply of organic pesticides. Do not store pesticide bottles or jars anywhere where pests could reach them. Keep them under lock and key at all times. Also, make sure to apply pesticides sparingly to encourage the best results. Remember that the goal here is to kill pests, not to harm your plants. A spray bottle is much safer than pouring liquid directly onto your plants.

5. Poor air circulation

It goes without saying that poor air circulation makes it difficult for your plants to receive enough oxygen. What's worse is that the air that flows through your home's ductwork is likely loaded with chemicals and allergens. Not only does this cause breathing issues for those who live in the same house, but it can also lead to pest infestations. One way to improve air circulation is to open a few windows in your grow room. Leave about two feet of space above each window frame to give plants a little room to breathe. Also, if you notice that you're spending longer than normal getting a nice hit off of a joint, chances are you're experiencing low oxygen levels in the room. Simply ventilate it by opening a window and letting the fresh air flow.

6. Lack of maintenance

If you're not actively maintaining your HVAC unit, there's a chance that you'll find yourself dealing with problems sooner rather than later. Maintaining your grow area requires regular checks to ensure everything is working properly. Check the pH of your water every week, and replace it if necessary. Also, look at your plants' roots and make sure they're deep and thick. Roots that start looking thin or dying are signs that something isn't right with the environment.

In conclusion, if your heat pump is not performing as it should, there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot the issue. First, check to see if the unit is getting power. If not, make sure you have plugged in the correct power cord. Next, try resetting the unit by unplugging it and plugging it back in. Finally, if all these steps fail to fix the problem, you may need to call a technician.

[shotmrmiller]

what happens if the old owner sees you out with the boys? you’re safe, you know you are, but your body can’t help but react to even seeing him, knowing he’s in the same place you are. (you don’t remember what you saw in him). and he’s stupid and cocky enough to actually approach your boys with his sharp tongue, spitting words that you’re an easy lay for them and always were eager to spread your legs, that that’s all you’re good for anyway.

The moment your soft body goes rigid, the boys are instantly on high alert. If their pet is uncomfortable, then they go on the defense. And thank gods they did too, because your old owner has spotted you, and he's not holding back on his insults, as per usual.

"Should've known you'd stick with them. Good for nothing other than a good lay."

And then he directly looks at Kyle as he says, "Her pussy is fantastic, isn't it?"

The sentence is barely out of his mouth when he's got Simon's large hand around his throat, restricting airflow. He squeezes, and threatens, "Speak about her like that again, and I slit your throat."

Johnny's stands between you and your old owner, as a human shield, but none of it matters because Price and Kyle have you in their arms, murmuring words of love, of protection. How you're perfect and whatever that useless piece of garbage says is nothing but uneducated babble from someone with the IQ of a warm bottle of water.

The boys take you home immediately after, Simon and Johnny stay behind to deal with this issue, and you're pampered. Anything you want, anything you need. Your owners dote on you and remind you that you are theirs— that no one will ever take you from them.

That you're a dream, something only people like them could ever wish for, and that they're so lucky you've chosen them, just as they've chosen you.

When they place your collar around your throat, all they do is coo at you.

"Look at you. A dream come true."

and when he suddenly disappears, you ask no questions.

[manicali]

Would it be annoying if I made another one?

Yes actually it would, this has been a scheme to get someone to light me on fire cause my every thing HURTS, it has been a day of physical activity, six flights of stairs up and down three times, Terry Fox run and helping my mom move in furniture PLEASE KILL ME.

Anywho, note post!!!

1- I don’t know? I lack the motivation to do anything, why do you think I’m doing this? I guess I’ll save up to get more piercings. Im probably doing this anyway, all my money is going towards ear stabs. Just wait until I can get tattoos (ONE YEAR) and then it’s all over. It’s all fucking over. S T A B S. Guess I’ll just stop being such a little bitch about it (im scared of most needles all needles and all things involving sharps on my flesh)

10- I’ll finish writing my song

20-I’ll start trying to stay awake in science class, i keep passing out and my grades are somehow already garbage.

30-I’ll start actually learning French

40- I’ll start making animated lore videos and putting them up on YouTube

50-I’ll record my song

60-I’ll SUBTLY tell my family and friends Im aroace

70-I will clean my room. High on this list because I lack motivation.

80-I’ll go to a doctor for my garbage lungs and possible allergies (I don’t enjoy the lack of airflow but if I go to the doctor my mom will make me start taking adhd meds again and I don’t want to)

90-I’ll learn how to draw better (learning anything reminds me Im not good at stuff and make me despair I don’t make the rules)

100-60 but for my one friend (We’ve been half jokingly flirting and I guess I should probably tell him. It’s complicated.)

1000-Aint no way this will happen but I’ll write the first chapter (and keep up a regular posting schedule) for Envy’s Angel before June.

5000-Impossible. If y’all somehow manage this I’ll get help for what is either autism or a very serious issue. High on the list because this dumb brain of mine could get me hospitalized, especially with who my parents are.

[blubushie]

10am and back on my bullshit in light of Recent News.

So I'm gonna bitch about Sniper's camper a little (such as things it realistically would and would not have), and explain some things!

...While using Tilly of course. Camper anatomy course!

For comparison, this is Sniper's camper.

Now, for my issues and corrections with this...

The biggest thing that I notice in canon camper is the extreme lack of windows. Sniper's camper, given the timeline, would be a 60s-era model. Most 60s-era campers did not have air conditioning as their roofing wasn't strong enough to support the weight of an aircon. As you can see by looking at the roof of the camper, his does not have aircon. To make up for the lack of this, you need AIRFLOW or the camper becomes a dangerously high-heat oven. This means his camper would have multiple windows with flywire, not vents, to allow for airflow, and also a greater number of windows than is on the canon model. I will note that the venting front nook window is pretty cool though, and I've never seen one.

Sniper's camper would probably not have a shower, as there's not enough room for one. See how little it hangs off the tailgate? It has a toilet though. ALL campers that hang off the tailgate like that have a toilet. Also, despite Sniper's camper defo having a bathroom, it lacks a bathroom vent for some reason.

Sniper's camper lacks jacks?? I assume this is an oversight due to modelling reasons for SFM, and not that he took the jacks off. The jacks are necessary for maintenance purposes.

The tops of campers are always flat and I don't know why his Does That. I'm deciding it's stylistic reasons cuz otherwise he wouldn't be able to get in bed.

On that note—Sniper has a queen-size bed. I know it doesn't look like one, but trust me, that's a queen-size bed. No I don't care about the internal model that they never planned for anyone to see. It might be a bit cramped in the length department because he's a tall cunt, and it might be a bit cramped in the height department (there's not even a metre of headspace off the bed), but it's not cramped in the "If I roll in any one direction I will fall out" department, I assure you.

I'm not gonna fuss about the water fill hole or the heater or nothing, or the lack of LPG signage. I assume the lack of them is the same reason as the lack of jacks.

Ok, now for some general notes for people who don't know much about campers...

Campers from this era are entirely powered off the vehicle they're attached to. There's something called a pigtail, basically a long bundle of wire, that connects the truck to the camper and provides power, lights, etc. Some modern campers have space, usually under the sink, for a car battery to attach so you can power the camper off a separate battery without the use of a vehicle, but all campers from this era are powered by car battery through the pigtail only. THIS MEANS THAT IF YOU RUN YOUR BATTERY TOO OFTEN YOU WILL BE STRANDED AS YOUR CAR WILL NOT START. Ever leave your headlights on? A lot of people would get around this by using deep-cycle batteries (which are rechargeable), and they usually kept a spare. Or two. Some vehicles, like the Ford Camper Special line, allowed room for two car batteries in the engine bay to specifically get around this. Ideally one battery would be your starter, and the other would be a deep-cycle that everything ran off of. This would prevent you from draining your car's battery, and as deep cycle batteries recharge while you're driving, this works great. Other people (like me) use deep-cycles ONLY, and recharge the batteries by cycling them out as needed.

To use your stove you have to go outside, open the LPG panel, turn the valve on your propane tanks until it's loose, then go back inside, wait a few minutes, turn on the propane ON THE STOVE, and then light your pilot light (if you have a pilot light, most campers from this era do not) or light your burners individually. When you're done cooking or wharever, you have to go back outside and turn off your propane. If you do not do this your propane will leak while you drive.

You have to turn on the water by turning on the water pump, this requires electricity. Most campers have an overhead panel somewhere near the kitchen to do this. Others have it under the sink.

Most campers can be powered without battery as long as you have an electrical source!! See the "camper city power" panel—this allows you to plug in an electrical cord directly into the camper to power it off that instead of off your truck. Downside—this requires an electrical outlet. It's really only used when a camper is home and someone is living out of it, or when someone is camped at a powered campground (like an RV park), which are extremely rare because most RV parks do not allow jack-on campers. I've only ever used this plug at home. 😅

Campers run on fuses. Given the era, Sniper's camper would probably run on old SFE glass fuses, likely 20As (mine runs on SFE-20As across the board).

There will be a part 2 to this showing the interior layout and what that's like when I get around to it later today.

[dayacakrawala]

Όπτιμους ἀνέστη! Happy Easter. I will burn in hell.

TFP Optimus gives a messy egg-birth. Ratchet is here too.

Flying into the Well of All Sparks, Optimus was ready to sacrifice himself, or at least what he's grown used to think of as himself, his frail, mortal form of metal and wires. He was prepared to merge with Primus. Apparently, Primus had other plans.

It started with warm airflow embracing him near the end of the Well, permeating his armor like it was paper thin, overwhelming him, igniting and soothing at the same time, and finally carrying him lightly back to the surface. It continued with his friends' confused happiness. And this new fuzzy feeling, and Ratchet's concern, and a discovery. Oh, the discovery. Optimus Prime not only came back alive. He came back full of eggs.

Living, precious sparks, nested in their vacuoles and soft, translucent shells, were growing inside his gestation tank. The organ designed to incubate one to several eggs has expanded to embrace the holy gift. Ratchet tried to count them but failed. There were just a lot, mostly blue, but some green, pink, and yellow.

Ratchet's medical fascination mixed with religious awe. The more he observed and studied the unique case of his Prime, the deeper it got, even though he had to face things that had to be left out of the equation for others. Medical confidentiality was a thing when it came to Optimus' increasing sexual appetite, to him constantly being on the verge of arousal due to being stuffed in a quite pleasurable way, to his gestation tank pressing on his waste reservoir and making the messiah of Primus visit the waste receiver twice a day. Optimus' increased energon consumption was less of a sensitive issue, yet he was still uncomfortable drinking this much openly, so Ratchet had to watch him fuel in private to control his ration.

So much stayed behind the closed doors of the medbay during Optimus' daily scheduled check-ups. So many little… inconveniences.

When Ratched had Optimus in the examination chair once again, everything seemed noticeably more intense. Optimus seemed more nervous and tired, and he told Ratchet about feeling so full that he was afraid to move. Even his waist plating looked slightly pushed from the inside. He lubricated copiously, letting out oily pink droplets, and the valve visibly throbbed so hard Ratchet called for all his medical professionalism not to growl in frustration and want. He was lying to himself about it being just fascination and awe. Fascination and awe never leave you with your spike in hand after your friend's and leader's daily check-up, moaning and thinking about his heavily pregnant tank.

Ratchet prepared the endoscope, and Optimus tensed. "It's going in," Ratchet informed him, trying to sound calm.

When the head of the endoscope touched the eagerly unfurling petals of Optimus' valve, there was a sound of a small piece of armor retracting. Ratchet tried not to stare at the spike pressurizing, instead focusing on Optimus' frantic apologies. It's alright. They'd been there. No need to feel ashamed. But holy Primus, fuck, how big this spike was, and how big the valve below was, and how smoothly it took the endoscope.

"Ratchet, please, stop." He complied immediately, detecting almost pleading undertones in the strained low voice. Optimus growled, and his hips jerked uncontrollably, grinding on the probing device. "I'm sorry, but I feel like my waste tank may give. The sparks are pressing on it."

"Then we should empty it before it's damaged," Ratchet told him, the phrasing felt odd and ridiculous but was aimed to comfort Optimus, highlighting him being aided and taken care of. The endoscope slid slowly in and out, stimulating the nodes where the tube connecting the waste tank with a small nozzle next to the valve lay close to the inner interface equipment, intertwined with its tubing and energon lines.

Optimus shuddered, and moaned, and started pouring the floor before the examination chair with periwinkle blue fluid. It arched between his legs, soiling Ratchet's hand still holding the endoscope. It wasn't the first time a patient voided the doctor, damn, they've been through the war quite horror-rich, but it was the first time Ratchet didn't really mind.

"I need a sample anyway," he said, grabbing a test tube from a tray and catching the stream with it. It did little to dispel Optimus' embarrassment, but at least it was true and gave Ratchet his pitiful excuse to watch closely his Prime peeing with, with the endoscope inside, open, ready to lay his blessed eggs.

Oh yes, he was ready. As soon as he stopped emptying himself and Ratchet took his hand away to clean it alongside the tool, his body spasmed like it was welcoming a long-denied overload. "Ratchet, I feel my destination almost…" He groaned, not from pain. "They are coming, I cannot hold them anymore."

"No, damn, Optimus, w-wait a minute!"

Ratchet rushed to the shelf, where awaited the basket, voluminous enough to accommodate a prime clutch and padded with soft material. Two seconds later, he found Optimus mindlessly stroking his spike, trying to distract himself and relieve the tension at the same time. His plating noisily rattled against the chair, his broken whimpers made Ratchet's mind dizzifyingly spin and Ratchet's panels open, but Ratchet was left with little time to care. He saw Optimus' valve squirting a jet of lubricant, his whole body contracting, and a first butch of divine eggs falling wetly into the basket.

They were magnificent. Glowing, warm, colorful, fertilized by Primus, and coming from Optimus' overloading valve. Ratchet didn't hear his own praises and prayers, only Optimus' powerful engine roaring, his cooling fans whirring, his shaky in-vents, and beautiful strangled grunts escaping his voice box.

With his own spark pulsing and his spike throbbing, Ratchet held the basket with one hand, using the other to touch the seam between Optimus' thigh and hip plating to draw attention to himself. "You alright, Optimus? Any pain now?"

"I am fine, my friend. How are… they?"

"Perfect, you… You are doing wonderful," Ratchet reassured, the container in his hand was getting heavier and heavier. Optimus' hand never left his own spike, and Ratchet surrendered too. Powerless before the spectacle of life and pleasure and how badly it aroused him, he placed the basket on the floor, right in the puddle, and quickly stroked himself until the blinding overload made him moan and grab Optimus' leg.

It took a couple minutes more and two more small overloads for Optimus to tense in a final one, his spike spilling intensely, his frame using every output to dump the charge. He was crying.

The basket was full, the eggs piled in it, glowing. Each spark was visible inside, each had its own unique song. Ratchet and Optimus, both calming down, could already sense their energy and life.

A gift, a treasure. The future.