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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

Set up a six hour workshop - 2 to 10 points

Looks like another edit is needed on the set up workshop page it says, "- Can be combined with “set up a six hour workshop” to get two BBs"
I'm guessing it should say, "- Can be combined with “teach a six hour workshop” to get two BBs

Mike Haasl wrote:Where is the ghee BB that we should be looking at?

I don't think there is one.  The BB in question is Press or Render a Quart of Oil or Fat.  

The BB says "Possibilities Include:" and lists various fats and oils that need some effort to produce the required amount. It specifies that it can be small amounts over time.  Ghee/Butter is not on that list but it is not an exhaustive list.

I would say (definitely) yes to the bacon-to-lard question and would probably accept ghee if they started with raw milk but not if they started with butter.

Edit: Just found Make Two Dairy Products and people have submitted ghee there even though it is not on the list of items. (did not look to see if this is no longer allowed)