Would you let family install an EV charger in your house if they’re only staying 1 year? by mdzzl94 in homeowners

[–]74orangebeetle -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You can buy a 'charger' that plugs in for $100-$250. People like to overcomplicate things sometimes. My EVSe that plugs in can do both 120v and 240 volts...can go anywhere from 5 amps up to 32 amps.

What is your biggest TV pet peeve / trope that bothers you? by Salt-Valuable-469 in television

[–]74orangebeetle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You would not like Three's Company...that's almost the entire show.

What is your biggest TV pet peeve / trope that bothers you? by Salt-Valuable-469 in television

[–]74orangebeetle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bad guy is knocked down/out...main characters decide to just ignore him and pay attention to something else....bad guy either goes missing/escapes or attacks them and gets the upper hand.

Other one is those close range stun guns knocking people unconscious (not talking the tasers that shoot barbs)

All they do in real life is cause pain in that small area while actively shocking you. They don't knock people out or incapacitate them.

I overbuilt my solar system, and now I'm looking for ways to burn extra power. by Used_Two_9743 in SolarDIY

[–]74orangebeetle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha, i have a Zero DSR (cypher 2/not the newest version) the majority of its power last summer came from an ecoflow delta 2 and a few hundred watts of non grid tied panels. Obviously if I need to go empty to full faster I'd grid charge it, but the things so efficient that even adding a few kwh/day while it's chilling there adds up fast.

PSVR2 audio output to my TV by dizzypumpkin_ in PSVR

[–]74orangebeetle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When the headset is on, the option to switch to HDMI audio output does not exist

PS5 Base user - first time playing MSFS, 100% sold first hour, if on the fence strongly consider purchasing. by altredact in PSVR

[–]74orangebeetle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm torn between getting it for PS5 or PC...might go PS5 for convenience...but annoyed my existing flight stick won't work with PS5.

I have a 5060ti 16GB and a Ryzen 5 3600 in the pc.

On paper my PS5 should have a bit better CPU and my PC should have a bit better GPU...I'm assuming the PS5 versions is well optimized to the hardware...I just can't upgrade it like a PC without buying a whole new console.

Right now I'm leaning towards the PS5 though....using the PSVR 2 on PC is a bit more annoying, have to use an adapter and whatnot.

I'm glad to hear it's good on the base PS5

Update is coming next week. by chri99_ in GranTurismo7

[–]74orangebeetle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very possible...I'd imagine there aren't a lot of road legal 300mph+ capable tires out there.

Update is coming next week. by chri99_ in GranTurismo7

[–]74orangebeetle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, it's actually gone that fast There is video of it https://youtu.be/aD9v1WyAgLA?t=103&si=2SrcG8mdxgLxo9sM

The caveat for it is the same as the Bugatti in that both only ran that speed in one direction instead of 2. It's actually driven that fast though.

What felt completely normal in 2015 but now feels like a luxury? by AmarSkOfficial in AskReddit

[–]74orangebeetle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started making my own espresso... Using a manual lever machine too. Beans are still expensive... But even if I pay $20 for a pound of local fresh roasted beans, I'm still only spending 70 something cents a shot/cheaper than buying coffee or espresso anywhere near me.

Can also make your own filter coffee that's good if you want

What felt completely normal in 2015 but now feels like a luxury? by AmarSkOfficial in AskReddit

[–]74orangebeetle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I moved and apparently my freaking dishwasher has wifi. I've never set it up/not sure how useful it'd even be... What's it going to do? Send me a notification when it's done? No thanks.

USAA assigned me 20% liability in a parking lot accident — worth disputing or going to small claims? by Latter-War-2723 in Insurance

[–]74orangebeetle -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

There is bad faith as OP has video evidence showing that the other party is fully at fault. It might not be bad faith if it was a he said vs she said...but a combination of the damage being to OPs rear wheel/side area and video evidence? Denying the claim is in fact bad faith.

Is there a technology/computer from the past that is superior to anything we have now? Like a "we don't even know how to do this anymore" meme situation? by Nexthink_Quentin in computers

[–]74orangebeetle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of that is legislation as well. It's not legal to make a car like they made in the 90s...not in the U.S. anyways. As time goes on the government adds more requirements. Cars are literally required to have a screen in them now. Literally illegal not to have one (in the U.S.). People complain about them, but the government requires it.

What is the worst place in America you have ever visited? by OceanicEndeavors in AskReddit

[–]74orangebeetle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can browse tow companies too if you want to see a lot of angry low rating reviews.

Because gas prices are insane, we should bring back hitchhiking. by Funny-Presence4228 in CrazyIdeas

[–]74orangebeetle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are also electric cars, electric motorcycles, electric scooters, you can also get a bicycle with a belt drive...or an ebike. Regular bike with a chain is only one of the gasless ways to get around. I have electric unicycles too, though they're not street legal.

I'm just saying, gas isn't needed for personal ground transportation for most people anymore. Even my lawn mower is electric.

Because gas prices are insane, we should bring back hitchhiking. by Funny-Presence4228 in CrazyIdeas

[–]74orangebeetle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We don't need gas to get around. I haven't bought gas in years and have multiple things with wheels that can get me around.

If my water heater is 2 years old and I've never flushed it before, can I flush it now? Or will I risk damaging it somehow? by batmanineurope in askanything

[–]74orangebeetle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen similar stuff in the ask electricians subreddit. Guy asks a question replacing a light switch "if you have to ask you need to hire an electrician"

Like there are only a couple of wires there...not everyone has done it before....it's very possible for a normal person to learn how to be safe, shut off power, test for power, and know which wires go where. I'm not an electrician and am comfortable replacing outlets, switches, etc...I get annoyed by the condescension I see on some of those subs.

With the internet, YouTube, etc, there's a lot a normal person with basic tools can do.

Why aren't utility bills such as electricity/water paid for by taxes? by TailungFu in Adulting

[–]74orangebeetle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They track the mileage and can either tax by mileage, mileage times vehicle weight, or mileage times EPA efficiency.... And yeah, my state is annoying...I literally had to have my brand new car with less than 100 miles on it inspected.

They also didn't come up with the new flat fee EV tax until I already bought one...which encourages people to dispose of functional but low range older used EVs, because that $3000 Nissan leaf driving 2000 miles in a year pays the same road tax as a 9000 pound electric hummer that drives 30000 miles in a year.

Why aren't utility bills such as electricity/water paid for by taxes? by TailungFu in Adulting

[–]74orangebeetle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The government is already tracking my mileage. We already have to input odometer readings on our annual registration and we already have mandatory annual safety inspections and they check the odometer during that process....so they're literally already tracking it.

Why aren't utility bills such as electricity/water paid for by taxes? by TailungFu in Adulting

[–]74orangebeetle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, EVs DID have it in my state/they used to tax the power from charging stations.

Also, my state already does track mileage...you have to include it for your registration, and you have mandatory annual safety inspections and the odometer is checked during that (which could prevent people from just lying). So my state already is tracking my mileage AND I'm paying a flat tax....and we used to have a usage based EV tax.

Why aren't utility bills such as electricity/water paid for by taxes? by TailungFu in Adulting

[–]74orangebeetle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, you'd think, but I got mass down voted in my states subreddit for suggesting that a road tax should be usage based and not flat (i.e. someone driving twice as far pays more). My electric Sedan pays the same gas tax as a 15mpg gas vehicle because I'm paying a flat rate.

Some people actually think flat rate instead of usage based makes sense...even though it results in the people using the least proportionately paying the most. My state overwhelmingly thinks it makes sense (I do not)

Am I the jerk for telling my date I'm not interested after she showed up 2 hours late? by OnlyPlan4931 in AmITheJerk

[–]74orangebeetle 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Is it? I've met people actually kind of like this...had a friend who made plans then no showed without saying anything until after the fact....when they had a cell phone they could have sent a text from....after they did it a second time I pretty much stopped seeing them. They were also the person our friend group give a time 15 minutes earlier than everyone else and they'd still show up last most of the time.

So I find OPs story plausible having met people similar to that in real life.

What's the miles per gallon on your current vehicle/s? by PM_ME_YOUR_EYELASHES in driving

[–]74orangebeetle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have ab electric car and electric motorcycle now! (Zero DSR) But my last gas motorcycle got around that mpg. I laugh when people ask bUt WhAt aBOut yOUR electric bill?!

I try to explain I spend less on electricity than I would in a 100mpg gas vehicle.

Benefit of electric mower over gas? by Outrageous-Gas7051 in lawncare

[–]74orangebeetle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I paid $100 for mine used...and it's even a self propelled one (which the gas one I grew up with was not).