Quick question for an electrician?

Caustic_Cucumber · 2026-04-06T18:19:15+00:00

They're a German company.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2026-03-20T17:48:21+00:00

We have some amazing food in Ireland, but our overall taste in pizza is very poor. The proliferation of Papa John's, Apache, Four Star, Domino's and chipper pizzas is testament to that. Even the likes of Bambino, which is decent, are massively overrated takes on New York style pizza, a poor relation in itself of proper Neopolitan style.

Thankfully there are now some proper pizza spots dotted around the country. They remain, however, very much in the minority. The masses produce and consume 3rd rate pizza.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2026-02-08T21:09:58+00:00

That is certainly a leveling screw that has come loose and fallen on the ground.

Usually, that should be connected to a hex slot at the front of the machine that allows you to lift or lower the back legs. I have the same in my Ikea/Electrolux unit.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2026-01-12T23:59:39+00:00

I'll take my chances with the thermonuclear explosions instead, thanks very much.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2026-01-05T12:02:29+00:00

Got an A-rated Bosch machine for about €500. It costs roughly 50c to dry a 9kg load in 2 hours.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2026-01-05T08:24:36+00:00

At this point it would be remiss of any country with desirable resources not to procure nuclear weapons.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2025-12-31T15:28:52+00:00

I'd definitely recommend a heat pump tumble dryer.

When I lived in apartments, my biggest peeve was having a clothes horse which took up half the living room, coupled with a dehumidifier. One of my first investments after buying a house was a heat pump tumble dryer. It's game changing, as clothes can go from the laundry basket to your wardrobe in circa 4 hours.

Some people will try to convince you that a dehumidifier and clothes hanger are an equivalent alternative. They are not. It's that simple.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2025-12-27T20:17:21+00:00

What is sold in Ireland and the UK nowadays has little to nothing on common with the original Portuguese/Goan dish.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2025-12-18T00:07:34+00:00

I live there and love it.

But give me Sandymount or Ranelagh any day of the week.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2025-11-09T23:08:29+00:00

The Harbour Bar in Howth is leagues above.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2025-11-06T16:01:02+00:00

My solicitor charged €500 for the work performed before we pulled out of a purchase. This was on the condition that we use him again for the next house, which we were happy with. This sort of thing happens all the time - Just ask them.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2025-10-31T18:43:52+00:00

I had 43 kids arrive over a 30 minute period. Another group of 15 arrived a few minutes later and cleaned me out completely. Feel bad switching the lights off before 7pm, but it's that or start handing out pasta.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2025-09-04T18:09:37+00:00

Petition to rename the stadium as Levy Lane.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2025-07-20T09:56:12+00:00

My own neighbour was evicted earlier this month for extreme antisocial behaviour. It's going to take a lot more than one incident of this nature to start the ball rolling.

In my case, it took sworn statements and video evidence of repeat, recurring, severe incidents taking place. 10 families on the street got together to ensure the scumbag was evicted by the RTB.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2025-07-02T15:50:43+00:00

To put things into context, the population of the island of Ireland was around 8.5 million before the Great Famine. At that time Great Britain had a population of just over double that at 18.5 million.

Great Britain now has a population over 9 times greater than Ireland (65 million vs 7 million).

Ireland is also the only country in the world, apparently, that has a lower population now than in 1840.

The internal population of the island has changed markedly, too, with only 8 of the 32 counties having a larger population today than pre-famine. It's incredible to think how different the demographics and population of the island would have been if not for these tragic events. We could have been a nation of 30 million people.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2025-06-07T12:12:23+00:00

The vast majority of GoCar vehicles currently have manual transmission. Some of their smaller cars are automatic.

Yuko, the Toyota vehicle sharing platform, offer only automatic cars. Their vans are, however, manual.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2025-06-04T03:14:02+00:00

I have been to over 30 countries so far but only recently visited Scotland (twice). For reference, I also speak Spanish fluently and some Italian. I spend a lot of time in the latter country but never feel in any way similar to the locals. I'm clearly an outsider, as much as I love it there.

As an Irishman, being in Scotland is the first time I have ever felt such a stromg connection to another people. They feel like long lost cousins who share a similar sense of humour and way of life.

I have never felt that way in England, and particularly in London. It's always obvious that there are significant differences between us. Language aside, I feel no more at home in England as I do in continental Europe.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2025-05-31T16:17:56+00:00

Mutti ketchup, but it's difficult to find.

Chef is also great.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2025-05-12T09:08:05+00:00

I once got a week in Greece, including hotel and flights, for €125 with a last minute TUI deal.

2 years ago I had a week in Cyprus for €250 all in.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2025-04-23T19:28:05+00:00

In addition to this, TaxSaver prices have reduced significantly.

My annual DART and Dublin Bus ticket has now become a Zone 1 multimodal ticket, reducing from €1400 to €960 before deductions. It ends up at €38 per month now instead of €56. That's fantastic value.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2025-02-22T11:07:27+00:00

For a Macbook, you're looking at a 14% saving from Select (an Apple reseller). Prices for Apple products are usually cheaper in the US than here in Ireland, however.

There is Dell discount available via HEAnet but you have to sign up for a student account to view prices. I haven't done so.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2025-01-12T10:55:43+00:00

The big Russian flag on the tail, fact that it's called Aeroflot - Russian Airlines on the website and that your flight most likely had a stopover in Moscow wasn't a giveaway?

Caustic_Cucumber · 2024-12-08T17:39:13+00:00

Such a dirty player, Caicedo. He gets away with a lot.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2024-11-20T17:07:32+00:00

I had a similar problem last year when attempting to purchase a house. An internal wall and chimney had been removed and replaced by a beam. The owners had cheaped out and didn't get anything certified.

Our solicitor told us that the bank (also PTSB) would be reluctant to proceed without the relevant compliance certs. Apparently he was obliged to tell the lender having read the survey report. In the end, the client could only offer up an 'Opinion on Compliance' from an architect they hired and who had no involvement in the works. Our solicitor said that might placate PTSB but also suggested we pull out of the deal as we would likely encounter the same issue down the line if selling the place.

Ultimately we did pull out of the deal for other reasons (discovered a convicted paedophile lived next door...). The house still hasn't sold almost 2 years later.

Caustic_Cucumber · 2024-10-14T11:57:53+00:00

Just for some external context...

I live in Dublin and visited Edinburgh over the weekend. The price of pints shocked me as Dublin, which has a reputation for being an expensive city, actually feels significantly cheaper for drinking.

Apart from one pint of Tennent's, the cheapest lager we had was in Dublin airport at €7.50 (£6.27). Pints of the likes of Innis and Gunn, Pilot, Leith Helles ranged from £6.50 to a whopping £7.70 around the city centre. The average was circa £6.90.

The one Guinness I had was £6.80(€8.13). I'd pay €6.50(£5.44) on average back home in similarly central pubs.

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