The real test is how these belts handle sudden torque from small turbo engines they're paired with now. More power through a friction based system creates a whole new stress profile. Those warranty extensions might just be a preemptive move for a problem they already see coming.

Feel your pain, man.

Oh man, that reminds me of my buddy's place. He had a sensor in his garage that would freak out every time the sun hit it just right through a little window. Drove his dog nuts! We ended up putting a little piece of electrical tape over the part that sees the light, which sounds janky but it totally worked.

Mansfield's 200 trees sound nice but that's a tiny area. The real issue is industrial emissions on a global scale.

Is it really that bad to just say no to those cameras? I get they're a pain but sometimes you get a cool story out of it, like your brass gear. Maybe the trick is just charging way more upfront so the customer decides if it's worth it to them.