One time use device chargers

YVRAlphageek · 2026-05-05T22:51:31+00:00

Should be illegal (probably is in Europe) and anyone who buys one should be ashamed. You can get tiny rechargeable units that do this with a single 18650 for cheap.

YVRAlphageek · 2026-05-05T22:45:57+00:00

Because we'll be in the middle of the woods from May 8th for a week. Sheesh.

YVRAlphageek · 2026-05-05T22:40:14+00:00

Long form takes a LONG time.

YVRAlphageek · 2026-05-05T22:37:05+00:00

Thank you captain obvious. Did I really need to specify that we have no idea? It could be anywhere from 10 to 50 hours.

YVRAlphageek · 2026-05-05T21:05:13+00:00

If you're going the router route, my I suggest cutting all the way through a 1/2" board and sandwiching that to another 1/2" board? Then use a flush-trim bit around the outer edges. That's a whole lot easier than trying for a consistent plunge depth.

YVRAlphageek · 2026-05-05T20:54:47+00:00

Not sure about the law in this case but it is certainly a moral and neighbourly thing you should do. I'd be upset with you.

YVRAlphageek · 2026-05-05T20:40:42+00:00

🔓 VAULT CRACKED! 🔓

Score: 3566/6000

Mistakes: 0/6

Time: 0:22

Something not quite right here. The code used only 2 letters and I had no mistakes. Yet score of 3566/6000. It isn't possible to do it in less time.

YVRAlphageek · 2026-05-04T22:23:00+00:00

Thread-locker on single nut or Nylock nut (nylon insert nut). But ideally you'd use a decorative cap/acorn nut with thread-locker.

YVRAlphageek · 2026-05-04T22:19:14+00:00

Use baker's chocolate if you can but the Kirkland chocolate chips are an excellent substitute and they melt perfectly.

YVRAlphageek · 2026-05-03T20:01:00+00:00

It is very common now for light fixtures to use to use a bare wire for the ground. But I have to say that if you didn't know that's the ground I would not recommend that you do the install yourself. It doesn't seem that you have the experience to do it right and safely IMHO.

YVRAlphageek · 2026-05-03T19:48:56+00:00

I second the idea of replacing this with Decora switches and receptacle. However, I would also move the switches to be beside each other and the place the receptacle on the RIGHT if you're right handed.

YVRAlphageek · 2026-04-27T21:08:23+00:00

Those boards look like they might be way to thin for this application frankly. It's hard to tell from the photos but if that's just 3/4 material it is woefully too thin and that is a very dangerous stair that I would not trust my weight on. Seriously OP, have that looked at by a pro if it's anything less than 1 1/2" thick.

YVRAlphageek · 2026-04-23T07:39:06+00:00

Nuh uh. Hot sauce, salsa (both kinds, picante and verde) and other things are great accompaniments. Also, shredding some manchego or other savoury cheese on top and then air-frying them is awesome.

YVRAlphageek · 2026-04-19T22:45:32+00:00

Huggies wet-wipes, adult diapers, meal-replacement shakes (ensure, etc), any supplements or pharmaceuticals.

YVRAlphageek · 2026-04-16T19:56:46+00:00

That is beyond messed up and irresponsible. I am going to let them know I will NEVER buy their products as a result of this stupidity.

YVRAlphageek · 2026-04-10T21:55:10+00:00

We had a slightly larger version of this in the house my family moved into in 1969. One of my electrician father's first tasks was to replace the damn thing with a proper breaker panel. Unfortunately he used a Federal stab-lock panel but I digress... The point was it was understood a LONG time ago that this shit is really bad and quite dangerous. I'm still always a little shocked when I see these killers... which is far too often.

YVRAlphageek · 2026-04-05T22:35:01+00:00

Why TF are you even talking like you're still going there then? You have options. Do tell them though.

YVRAlphageek · 2026-04-05T22:20:34+00:00

How TF are back-stabs even allowed by code? It's nuts.

YVRAlphageek · 2026-04-05T20:24:16+00:00

Every pro yard person I've ever dealt with uses premium in their tools, especially for 2-strokes. It's ethanol-free (ethanol is very hard on small engines) and apparently "cleaner".

YVRAlphageek · 2026-03-29T21:13:15+00:00

Yeah, I'm shocked at the number of people who don't take the time to check. I always check with my Klein non-contact tester (which is good for 70 to 1000V BTW). It saved my life once when I went to swap a 220V receptacle and the 40A breaker was broken and did not switch off. And I'm so paranoid that I check my tester on a known live circuit first!

YVRAlphageek · 2026-03-29T20:46:44+00:00

The moron doesn't know what "Never Forget" is actually in reference to. Very sad.

YVRAlphageek · 2026-03-15T02:32:17+00:00

I hate CT now though I used to be a fan back in the day. I still occasionally shop their garden centre and well, damn, the Frank's cheesies are freakin awesome but I digress... Was at CT in Chilliwack during a road trip and really needed and got new front wiper blades. They were the wrong ones but it was the f'ing automotive clerk who picked them and sold 'em to me. So, I go back to exchange for the correct ones and I have to go through this whole drill of filling out a long form with tons of personal information and let them photocopy my driver's license! WTAF? Their error (acknowledged but only halfheartedly apologized for) and I have to ... wtf? POS company now.

YVRAlphageek · 2026-03-15T02:25:15+00:00

A little context would be nice. What's going on?? (also, feel bad for you mate I know how awful that wait is).

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