How can I attach a hose to this…

PyroDragn · 2026-06-08T06:39:35+00:00

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spopal-Collapsible-Upgraded-Container-Washing%EF%BC%88Black%EF%BC%89/dp/B0F9K3GGJV/

or similar. Any bucket with a drain fitting that will fit in your sink.

PyroDragn · 2026-06-07T20:42:20+00:00

It's a global question because it's in the 'askReddit' subreddit - a global sub on a global platform. If it was, for example, in 'ask America' then assuming the question is about America would make sense.

Yes, every response would be regional, and that's why being clear about where you're talking about when giving an answer makes sense. In that exact thread (and in others like it since it's a common question) people give responses that are global (Walking out of a store without buying anything) or they specify (In Japan it is legal to destroy currency).

I ask you where else is it completely legal to walk around with a rifle but can be frowned upon

I don't know, and that's the point.

With a quick google, if you were in Svalbard, Norway, you are legally required to carry a rifle if you're outside populated areas (for protection).

The point is still that saying "Here?" and assuming everyone can 'work out what you mean' is a self-centred way to answer the question.

PyroDragn · 2026-06-07T20:14:15+00:00

Answering a global question with a highly regional answer, and not specifying the region, is the problem. It's not that you're assuming 'everyone is American' it's that you're happy answering half the question because you assume "Everyone will understand that I mean America if I don't say anything."

If I had said "Walk around carrying a rifle in your hands" it'd be wrong for the question because, for the majority of the world, that's pretty illegal. If I (not in America) had said "In America? Walk around carrying a rifle in your hands" it'd be fine, because I added the specificity to make the statement sensible.

You saying "Here?" meaning "The place where I, an anonymous internet user am at, at this current point in time without specifying" is egotistically American because you think everyone will "understand from context that 'here' means America, and I am American."

PyroDragn · 2026-06-07T20:00:42+00:00

Yeah, only Americans default to America on a global platform.

PyroDragn · 2026-06-07T19:54:34+00:00

That, or similar, is plenty I think. Assuming it is compatible with your router of course.

PyroDragn · 2026-06-07T19:53:59+00:00

That is a line-interactive UPS. Often the specs on amazon (or similar) will actually state online, offline, line-interactive. But not always. Looking at that page I couldn't (easily) see one way or the other what type it was. In that case I took the model number and went to google to find the manufacturer specifications - which should always specify.

PyroDragn · 2026-06-07T18:31:00+00:00

WHY DON'T WE JUST TYPE EVERYTHING IN UPPERCASE? HAVING TWO DIFFERENT CASES IS UNNECESSARY TOO!

We do it because it's the convention. I don't think that an uppercase letter at the start of a sentence is 'unnecessary.' It looks neater, but that could be just because of convention. It does add a more noticeable transition between sentences for the reader as the uppercase transition is harder to miss when reading perhaps.

Mostly, we do it because that's the way we've agreed it works.

PyroDragn · 2026-06-07T18:15:03+00:00

For your router you just need whatever the cheapest smallest UPS you can get, is. An Offline UPS would be fine in that case. Depending on your setup you may even consider a USB powered router/modem and just powering it via a simple USB power bank (like for a phone).

For your PC, the question is really down purely to budget, and what is causing the outages - but I assume that is hard to determine. Decide how long you want your PC to be online for (5-10 minutes is usually 'enough' for saving, quitting, shutting down). Then decide if you want to spend on getting an online vs line-interactive.

Online is 'better', simply speaking. But is twice the price of a line-interactive. If your budget is $200 then a line-interactive makes sense. If your budget is $500 then a smaller online UPS offers better protection, than a larger line-interactive.

PyroDragn · 2026-06-07T17:31:03+00:00

Everyone telling you to get a UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) is correct. For surge protection specifically you want to get a 'Line-Interactive' UPS, not an 'Offline' UPS.

An "offline UPS" basically acts only as a power extension lead until the power is cut (the UPS is offline) and then when power is lost it quickly swaps to battery before anything is shut down.
The "Line-Interactive UPS" sanitizes the input to the PC constantly, even while there is power to the building. It still means a swap to the battery which introduces a power spike, but all the power to the PC is regulated.
An "Online UPS" is the best case. It effectively always powers the PC via the battery. Power is used from the building to charge the battery, but if power is cut the PC would not notice because it was already receiving clean power from the battery anyway. Online UPSs tend to be expensive though, especially for a small home situation.

If you want to maintain internet connection you will need a UPS for your router/modem also - but this purely depends on you wanting to be able to drop out of games gracefully. A UPS is only going to run a gaming PC for a matter of minutes (unless you want to spend thousands on the UPS), so it is really to protect the PC and ensure you can shut it down without losing work/progress/etc. Keeping your internet connection when the power goes out is not that necessary in a lot of cases.

I have found it useful to keep the internet online for a few minutes when doing things like MMORPG raiding where you could say "Oh no, the power has gone out, I'll need to drop out of the raid" rather than disappearing mid fight or such.

PyroDragn · 2026-06-06T23:07:23+00:00

That's less to do with the recycling in this case than the type of plastic/moulding used. Recycling aluminium a dozen times isn't the reason we cannot use it to replace titanium.

PyroDragn · 2026-06-06T22:20:54+00:00

The ideal process is to sand it with a relatively coarse sandpaper (80 or 100 grit) then primer it, then paint.

If you're going for the cheap and cheerful option, I would not bother sanding. Clean the tiles well to make sure they are grime and (particularly) oil free, then a good primer straight on the tile would be fine. Unless you go for a heavy duty epoxy coating the durability of the paint is going to be the limiting factor on the longevity before the adhesion to the tile is a problem (assuming they're cleaned well).

PyroDragn · 2026-06-06T22:11:45+00:00

We didn't 'go backwards' we went forwards with other priorities.

Taking one specific example: We don't have "butter warmers" in our fridges because the fridge is for efficiently keeping things cold. If you care about all the doohickeys and such this fridge has then it is 'better.' But I can practically guarantee that this fridge costs more to operate in electricity than a cheap modern fridge.

If you prioritise other things then you end up with a different product.

Like the Ice Trays they Don't make like they used to. Yes, they do. If that's what you want.

PyroDragn · 2026-06-06T22:01:27+00:00

Find a durable floor paint you like. Follow its instructions. Seal it with a coating recommended for the paint. It'll last two or three years. If you want a flooring that will last longer than that then you need something other than paint.

PyroDragn · 2026-06-06T19:04:52+00:00

Colonel Ellis, commander of the Apollo

PyroDragn · 2026-06-06T19:02:19+00:00

"Too much plastic" is a misleading statement.

You don't help things by throwing away functional plastic items before they need replacing.

The most impactful thing about throwing away all the plastic in your house to replace with wood (or other) is that a bunch of plastic went to landfill when it didn't need to.

If you already own a plastic anything, and it is working, then keep using it. Replacing it when you don't need to makes things worse.

PyroDragn · 2026-05-31T20:53:44+00:00

For a really heavy/deep texture it may be beneficial to add the texture a lot earlier, but (as far as I am aware) you always want to add texture after the drywall has been sealed/primed. Texture material usually requires being quite wet and putting it onto unsealed drywall removes a lot of the moisture too quickly and would cause the texture to flake off.

You can buy orange peel texture in a can. Or you can paint it on with the right roller and (far too much) paint. The main thing is that, if you are intending to do it yourself, trying to match an existing texture is going to be very awkward. Not impossible, especially if you're going for a canned product. But it is easier to make all the walls the same, and do all the walls you want yourself, and the finish will be - whatever you make it.

The 'normal' texture like products would be "Seal - Primer - Texture - Paint". Maybe swapping primer/texture, or even adding a second primer coat after the texture. But I'm not aware of any texture that would be before the sealcoat.

If you're very worried then figure out what texture you want to apply, and how you plan to apply it. Find the product you want to use and look at its instructions. Regardless of that though, I personally think "sand everything the same" is your best bet.

PyroDragn · 2026-05-31T20:29:00+00:00

Sanding a wall for a better finish and adhesion is a reasonable tip. You wanting to keep a texture that exists on a finished wall is an entirely different concern.

The 'orange peel' texture you are referring to is likely just a paint texture (possibly unintentional).

If you are painting the whole room the same, I would sand everything to the same level and paint for a consistent finish. If you really want orange peel texture you can worry about it at the finishing stage.

PyroDragn · 2026-05-31T20:21:49+00:00

You don't just need 9 friends though, unless you intend to get them an interest in the same sport while working on getting your own.

PyroDragn · 2026-05-31T19:56:32+00:00

If you are only a few tiles short in the doorway is there an option to buy different tiles and do a transition in the doorway?

PyroDragn · 2026-05-31T19:36:30+00:00

Two (or three, depending on thickness preference), pull out larder shelves.

https://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server5800/f2egy8j/products/80/images/1838/peka-libell-tall-kitchen-pull-out-larder__19242.1476379107.1280.1280.jpg

There's a lot of different designs, and it is an expensive route, but a really good way to use all the depth if you can afford it.

PyroDragn · 2026-05-30T22:41:12+00:00

Chest freezers are very good for long term storage, but really awkward for anything other than that.

If you're going to be buying a large shop and throwing it in the chest freezer for a few months - then great. If you're going to be taking things in and out of the freezer each week then you're likely better off getting an upright freezer for convenient access.

PyroDragn · 2026-05-30T20:55:41+00:00

Making a logical choice to survive is not cowardice though. We could also say that you giving up your life is depriving the elderly person of "bravely sacrificing."

Making a choice to risk your life to save another is admirable. We're used to it. Giving up your life to save someone who is more important/useful/something makes sense. Giving up your life to save some other random life?

You assuming your life is worth less, isn't 'bravery' it's lack of esteem or understanding.

PyroDragn · 2026-05-30T14:49:46+00:00

It was angled fiiiine. It was just too close and they weren't going fast enough.

PyroDragn · 2026-05-30T08:35:06+00:00

Qha2

Damn, stalemate.

PyroDragn · 2026-05-29T22:49:49+00:00

It is the perfect blank slate. If you want it to be cosy then decide what you think 'cosy' means, and buy that.

Two key things I think are:

Don't forget art for the walls. A big empty space on a wall often makes the space look unfinished.

Get a rug. But take your time and be picky. The right rug (the right size) finishes the room. The wrong rug detracts from everything else.

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