Opalyn Rose

Rebekah Harmon wrote:Hello, Staff members!

I have another textile badge question. When considering the Wood Level textile bbs, … seed list…

I'm not clear if a foundation garment is one of the options for the required "from seed" item, or if it is also required in addition to one of the other 8 options? Are foundation garments required for this badge, or just one option? Thanks for looking at this! I appreciate it, since I'm working towards this badge.

Any one of the 9 items in the list is the requirement. Foundation is one of the options with several sun-options. It was listed like this as the entire seed list (but only one foundation garment set) is required for iron level.  

Alexandra Malecki wrote:I'm so thrilled to join the PEP1 club! I've done some cool things over the past year and I'm grateful for the opportunity to do the SKIP program!!!

Congratulations 🎉🎈🎊

Cheryl Loomans wrote:I have achieved 16 sand badges and have a BBV count over 10 (54)

Congratulations!

Hi Alex,  
I’m glad you are at WL testing the Bb systems. I’m wondering if you and your family could be in the solarium instead of the house. That way you can complete the BB as required and be more comfortable too. I know that I easily get too hot when I’ve been at WL in the FPH in the winter.

Thanks for weighing in. My thoughts ran along similar lines. Definitely plan on keeping the non-dimmer. Also,I’ll check in on the type of bulbs used as that may influence the project.

It is not a new installation

I am installing a dimming light switch and replacing a non-dimming (but functional) light switch.   Does this qualify for Install a Light Switch which specifies "where no switch had been before" or Repair a Light Switch when the switch is not technically damaged but it is not meeting the owner's need?

Side Note: this is not my house and I'm making the switch either way.

Rebekah Harmon wrote:I am asking for the word "tractor" to be defined for these two bbs:

https://permies.com/wiki/99578/pep-earthworks/scoops-Tractor-Loader-PEP-BB
https://permies.com/wiki/128561/pep-tool-care/Clean-Grease-Oil-Tractor-Implement

Does "tractor" include all big rigs with a scoop? Does a dingo or ditch witch that Clay posted a picture of count in this bb? I've heard different people who use these pieces of heavy equipment regularly refer to many of them as a "tractor."

I'm not clear what photo of "Clay using a dingo or ditch witch" you are referring to.  In this BB he uses a bucket loader.
Perhaps "tractor" is not ideal in the title as it can also refer to things with tracks.  I would expect (and approve) any bb that met the requirements and used a "BUCKET-LOADER" on a "tractor(wheels or tracks - does not matter)" for the "5 Scoops using a tractor loader" bb.

For the second bb, it is for an IMPLEMENT - something that gets attached to a tractor, not the tractor itself.

Rebekah Harmon wrote:does a mini excavator count as a tractor for the sake of this bb?

I would think that a mini excavator is not a tractor "implement"

Rebekah Harmon wrote:For the RMH bb, what is the minimum requirement for the stove pipe exiting the roof?  

I would expect you to contact your building department to find out the local regulations or building codes.  
In my area, we can use black (uninsulated) pipe inside and need silver insulated pipe that is at least 3 feet taller than anything within 10 feet of the chimney.
If you have black pipe all the way, I would not approve it based on my knowledge

Alex, if there is already a chimney then I would expect to see it in the "before" photo(s) and see any upgrades in the "after" photos.

Rebekah Harmon wrote:Hi there! I still need clarification on a tractor definition for earthworks and tool care bbs.

please submit bb links with specific questions