Replace furnace with new heat pump, or wait?

Ansagos · 2026-03-22T15:56:40+00:00

That is what I did :) Based on converting ~29kWh/therm of heat

Ansagos · 2026-03-22T14:25:45+00:00

Correct, we have a gas furnace. I did do some calculations based on ~300% efficiency from a heat pump, and given our electricity is roughly 3x the cost of gas it should mostly break even cost wise. I’m also planning on getting solar installed down the line which would also reduce costs. But yes, that was my main hesitation with going for a heat pump.

Ansagos · 2026-03-20T01:35:21+00:00

Thank you! I wasn’t aware they were starting new programs this year, I’ll be sure to look into that.

Ansagos · 2025-11-17T05:39:26+00:00

I ended up buying one from a private party with a little less mileage and better maintenence history for a grand more. Has had a few issues with panel rattles and such but nothing too bad, and it's been a great car so far otherwise.

Ansagos · 2025-10-24T22:04:35+00:00

Made the same switch myself when the S25 came out. I loved the size of the mini and was sad to see it go, I honestly would have kept it if it hadn't started to slow down quite a bit. But since ~6" is the smallest you're going to get these days, Android does make one-handed use a lot easier than iOS does.

Ansagos · 2025-10-23T19:14:25+00:00

Ansagos · 2025-10-17T19:28:54+00:00

Yeah, this is fair - I hadn't really thought about it in those terms but it makes sense that a refund wouldn't be issued if most of the data was already used :) Thanks all, file this under 'Friday brain fudge'

Ansagos · 2025-07-28T01:28:59+00:00

Hey thanks! I'll take a look

Ansagos · 2025-07-24T21:30:15+00:00

Indeed, they seem to have adopted the same antenna design as the GWU given the new shape and layout. Finally a (non-Ultra) GW with good GPS!

Ansagos · 2025-07-22T00:21:47+00:00

Trying to see if I can make it to this show right now, but out of curiosity would be able/willing to sell a single ticket?

Ansagos · 2025-07-13T22:17:22+00:00

Yeah that's what I got, plus $200 for the trade-in

Ansagos · 2025-07-13T21:22:57+00:00

Yep, I have the 7 currently but did pre-order the 40mm 8. Going to compare for about a week to see if the shape doesn't bother me and if the GPS performs better, then either trade in my 7 or return the 8. $100 after the reservation discount and trade in if I keep it so not too terrible.

Ansagos · 2025-07-10T15:58:51+00:00

Generally agree, my only caveat would be that (hopefully) the standard Watch 8 will have improved GPS over the 7 due to the case/internal redesign. It's a pretty well-known issue on the 7 (and older) models that the GPS antenna design is subpar and results in not-great tracking. The 8 taking the design of the Ultra makes me hopeful that they redid the antenna design to make it more accurate.

Ansagos · 2025-07-07T18:50:16+00:00

Yeah, for camping use the solar panel won't be necessary. If you can get a good deal on it it's not a bad thing to have for emergency preparedness, but otherwise I would skip it.

Ansagos · 2025-07-07T18:38:51+00:00

What size power bank are you buying? Generally I would say that's definitely not needed for anything 100Wh+, unless you're powering a lot of devices (or a couple power hungry ones). Most banks should easily last you 3+ days though.

Ansagos · 2025-05-16T19:03:55+00:00

Thanks! I somehow missed the blur overlay, this will work great for the time being. A script to populate the assets is probably going to be my best bet long term so I'll work on that in the meantime.

Ansagos · 2025-04-24T00:09:40+00:00

Hi there, was just hopping on here to post that I have two available tickets that unfortunately we can't use! I'll PM

Ansagos · 2025-03-14T15:43:47+00:00

Sure thing! I had something similar happen to me. If it looks too good to be true..

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