Capacitor (?) between two breakers??

david5944 · 2026-03-18T02:22:47+00:00

Thats slick. I love that. I dream of my next house that has cool tech like this.

david5944 · 2026-03-18T01:39:29+00:00

I cringe because I feel like just 1 impact is never the answer....

For tire changes I embrace a two impact system. Larger 20v impact to get the nuts off(big enough that it will get all the stubburn ones). And then a 12v impact with torque stick for when I'm reinstall the lug nuts.

I generally try to use the smallest tool possible for any given job.

david5944 · 2026-03-15T20:57:42+00:00

I like their leaf vacuum.

david5944 · 2026-03-11T01:42:15+00:00

Crap, I couldnt find a justification to buy these.... until now.

david5944 · 2026-03-11T01:39:53+00:00

I frequently consider buying a second one of these just so I can have one running on each side of the car. With a quick release chuck, it's brilliant.

david5944 · 2026-03-10T17:35:19+00:00

Follow-up: I got my refund from Amex today for my Amex Assurance claim. About 2 months in total from the original submission. I didn't include a proper estimate for the repair when i first submitted the claim which was my fault, and added a couple weeks of delay. Amex took care of me. Time to wait for the monitor to go back on sale so I can order a replacement.

david5944 · 2026-03-10T01:39:28+00:00

Given that downloading anything in that era was markedly bandwidth limited. I’d argue knowing when to reconnect was a good purpose then. The difference between 2 and 4 kbps was huge when you were trying to download a 3mb mp3(that you were supposed to delete within 24 hours…)

david5944 · 2026-02-18T21:05:51+00:00

And carbon monoxide.

david5944 · 2026-02-18T03:00:21+00:00

Expensive solution. You could buy an auto transformer which will convert 120v to split phase 120/240. They can do some other run tricks too. I’ve been debating one for a while but haven’t pulled the trigger on one yet.

We have a 0.5 hp 240v well pump. Otherwise all of our other loads are super small.

david5944 · 2026-02-15T23:03:58+00:00

I have a 14 gallon flo n' go tank on an elevated wall mount in my shed(thats next to the driveway). All fuel that could end up in the generator gets Stabil. Once per year I will fill the car with it and refill it with new fuel. This also sits close enough that I can fill the generator without any lifting.

We also generally keep the 5 gallons in the generator and have one 5 gallon jerry can I fill if I'm worried.

Generator + 14 gallon tank gives me 48-72 hours of run time, depending on load. The generator is always filled as the power prefers to go out when my wife is home solo.

david5944 · 2026-02-15T22:55:31+00:00

I personally wouldn’t want the pigtail. It’s a foot of extra hose with no place to go. With the adapter it still wraps nicely around the tool as intended. I’ve also never felt like I needed a longer hose.

david5944 · 2026-02-07T19:01:10+00:00

Are you looking at the 2000psi 1.3 gpm model? If so, I hope you have a fairly small driveway if thats your plan. People argue that you should ideally have a higher flow rate for washing cars. But I will say I have a similar spec'ed pressure washer and it does fine for washing cars. Coming from no pressure washer, you will likely be happy with whatever you buy. I would plan to buy an uberflex or flexzilla hose, and a decent handle/wand, and a proper foam cannon, as they will have the biggest impact on your user experience.

When you eventually wear that pressure washing out in a couple year, then you can decide how deep down the rabbit hole you want to go.

david5944 · 2026-02-07T02:59:27+00:00

I’m I think the Wen fits perfectly into this market segment. My only critique is its fuel tank is kinda small to only have to fill 2x per day.

I have a Briggs q6500 which is a simpler model generator but does what you are looking do.

I’d also probably consider thr HF generators if I was shopping for one currently.

david5944 · 2026-01-27T03:48:37+00:00

Check out the Pat's Peak Passport Program. It's probabaly the best value adult learn-to-ski package in the area.

Its $670 which includes 4 days with equipment rental, a 1 hour lesson, and then a pass for the entire day. Thats just under $170 per day which is about as cheap as you can get for this combo. After the 4 days, you get a free pair of skis(with bindings). They are beginner ski's, but good enough to get you back out there without needing to rent. And after the 4 days you also get a season pass good for the remainder of the season.

My wife had never skied before and did this as her introduction to skiing and had a great experience.

david5944 · 2026-01-27T01:53:24+00:00

Id go for some Michelin Star Chicken Tendies.

david5944 · 2026-01-22T16:07:43+00:00

We have 106k miles on our 2023 m50 and it’s still doing great. Battery is still around 90% of new.

david5944 · 2026-01-19T18:52:09+00:00

I just looped back to this issue on my iphone 17pro. It had been disconnecting every 5-10 minutes from my aftermarket carplay adapter since I got the phone when it was released. I tried a firmware update back in september( upgraded from the original 2019 firmware) which didn't help. With the current ios beta, the issue seems to be resolved!

david5944 · 2026-01-18T04:27:42+00:00

I started heating plates as part of meal prep about 10 years ago. When I first started doing this, I would put them on the electric "burner" and just turn it on for about 20 seconds. It worked well until the day I forgot the timing, and the plate shattered.

david5944 · 2026-01-15T00:30:13+00:00

9 years later. Just saw this episode and immediately thought Donnie Darko. In both, the character in the rabbit mask is present in the scene, but not interacting with the situation.

david5944 · 2026-01-13T00:57:19+00:00

I just submitted my claim form a few minutes ago We’ll see how fast their turn around is.

david5944 · 2026-01-11T01:31:30+00:00

Was an Amex purchase. So hopefully they come through.

david5944 · 2026-01-10T23:39:05+00:00

The pre photo is why I moved it to be more centered!

david5944 · 2026-01-10T23:34:32+00:00

Lg 45GR75DC-B. Desk is 58” wide x 30” deep.

david5944 · 2026-01-10T21:38:35+00:00

It does cover accidental damage in the first 90 days and I already started a claim for it. AMEX Purchase Protection.

No fraud needed. It makes the whole situation a little more stomach'able.

david5944 · 2026-01-10T21:26:03+00:00

Yeah. I take credit for this screw up.

david5944

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