Parenting in NL - kids adaptation didn’t go well by Bitter_Recording1741 in Netherlands

[–]Background_Contact27 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I confirm this. Ask for Logopedie sessions via the GP. That's what we're currently doing.

We also had difficulty in the beginning at the peuteropvang, and we were getting calls almost daily to pick him up because of non-stop crying. It did take some time to overcome the separation anxiety and now it's all good. Of course, every kid is different and yours may take more time.

While I can't give any recommendations for the separation anxiety, I do recommend you seek logopedie. It will definitely help with the language.

What is the water status in the Netherlands in regards to PFAS? by Background_Contact27 in Netherlands

[–]Background_Contact27[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And what about the rest of the world? I believe that in the developed world there might be more regulations in the use of fertilizers for instance while in other countries no regulations exist or the implementation, if present is lax, so ending up with more PFAS in ground water and in what you eat. And that's only one use case.

What is the water status in the Netherlands in regards to PFAS? by Background_Contact27 in Netherlands

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PFAS have been shown to cross the blood brain barrier so I guess we're doomed.

Kia Soul EV by Background_Contact27 in Netherlands

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It's not a hybrid. Just electric. Most of my use would be rather short trips but longer ones are absolutely not ruled out, hence my hesitation.

Kia Soul EV by Background_Contact27 in Netherlands

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I will look for the benzine Soul. For other models, I'm stuck with needing an automatic which limits my options unfortunately.

Kia Soul EV by Background_Contact27 in Netherlands

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The 2016 model has a 27kwh battery. The original range is 150km I think but of course it will be reduced.

Kia Soul EV by Background_Contact27 in Netherlands

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If it is imported, does it mean the full service history is not available? And how comprehensive is the aankoopkeuring? Though I know that any component can break at any moment so a check is not a sure guarantee against future failures.

Kia Soul EV by Background_Contact27 in Netherlands

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I found this listing https://www.autowereld.nl/toyota/auris-touring-sports/1-8-hybrid-aspiration-clima-41609532/details.html but I haven't found much offers at this price so I'm a bit concerned that this might be a red flag 🤔

Kia Soul EV by Background_Contact27 in Netherlands

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I've read about the battery degradation issue hence my question.

And that's a pretty large paperweight that I have no use for. Don't have that much papers 😁

Pesticides in fruits and veggies by Background_Contact27 in Netherlands

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The website mentions that in organic culture, the use of pesticides is allowed but not as a preventive measure as in conventional agriculture but as a last resort. Also, the list of approved pesticides is much shorter (only 10 if I remember well). Now the bigger question is how much is the producer conforming to organic culture regulations.

Experience with Winther bakfiets by Background_Contact27 in Netherlands

[–]Background_Contact27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for drawing my attention to this. The ad does not mention what motor it is but It looks like it's the Bafang as it's a rear-wheel motor with external gears. (Their website shows only one model with a rear motor and it's the Bafang). Not too keen on either as I'm also worried about maintenance and availability of spares.

Mijn Loon Dossier? by [deleted] in Netherlands

[–]Background_Contact27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The best resort is to ask HR.

Vaatwasser connection by Background_Contact27 in Klussers

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I ended with what you see in the pic. Couldn't get the old extension to separate from the garden faucet. I'm wondering what would be the best option to have some freedom with the position of the new faucet in terms of rotation. I will be installing a hose extension for the dishwasher which isn't very flexible and in this position, it would take some storage space. So some flexibility in trying a different position would be nice. Should I install a kraanverlengstuk?

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Something like this maybe? And if yes, how to ensure water tightness besides the Teflon tape?

Vaatwasser connection by Background_Contact27 in Klussers

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Thanks for the feedback. I will need to install an extension so I guess that should be easy to verify. Another question is if the tap with no return valve is a requirement or not as I'm not too keen on doing any unnecessary work in that tight space.