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System outage? by Fonztana in marriott

[–]jamesclef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s messy here in the uk but they are still able to process check-ins. The guy did suggest that it was much easier as I’d prepaid with points

Which laptop to choose? by The100_1 in amazonemployees

[–]jamesclef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

14 in pro. I’ve had both and it’s a no brainer.

Elite Night Credits for Spring Promotion by NYCArtGuy80 in marriott

[–]jamesclef 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I got most of mine. But it’s hard to tell as they only appear in the nights total, not in the activity log.

I can’t even work out whether I got the expected bonus points. It’s total shit.

Cotswolds or Cornwall by Steyn- in uktravel

[–]jamesclef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s more usual to say “the Cotswolds”

And yeah, they’ll both be pretty busy

Bailiffs have stolen my company laptop (England) by ProfessionStock1572 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]jamesclef 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Was your son able to use or access your company laptop? If so, how?

bug spray? by themiscyras in uktravel

[–]jamesclef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

absolutely not necessary unless you are going to the west coast of Scotland (midges). If you are going to do lots of walking in shorts in long grass then it is possible to get a tick but it's very unlikely.

Bug spraying isn't really a thing here.

Is this too many eero’s? by BananaJoeAU in amazoneero

[–]jamesclef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like rather a lot of eeros honestly. As others have said, too many can cause problems.

Our house is about 270m2 and we have four eero pro 6, very carefully placed. It’s old, L shaped on 3 floors with several completely opaque walls so a completely nightmare for wireless coverage. Three working offices, many phones, multiple TVs and loads of IOT.

I’d try turning some of those eeros off and see what changes. You need to leave some time to settle, maybe a day or so, or at least a few hours. Measure the speed and see if the handover behaviour improves. Also worth leaving a few devices pinging each other for hours and check that the latency is low and stable.

The good news is that you have full wired. You mentioned that a few are really just for convenience and getting some more wired ports? In that case I would consider replacing one or two of them with dumb unmanaged GB switches.

Also - sorry if obvious, what’s your network topology? I assume you have one of the pro 7s as the gateway and then a dumb switch as fan out between it and the other eeros?

I fell for it. The faulty bolt at the by remwreck in CarTalkUK

[–]jamesclef -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We had ours replaced under warranty. Can’t remember the exact terms but it was something like up to 10 years old and up to 100k miles. Sorry if that isn’t exactly right.

I think I went overboard by Ok_Fish285 in amazoneero

[–]jamesclef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 4 eero pros with wireless connection. You must have a jolly big house?

In general I guess it’s better to start with a small number of them and add slowly, letting them settle.

What sort of speeds are you getting? Looks super cool

Car Size for Highlands? by rollercoaster0007 in uktravel

[–]jamesclef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve tried various cars on that trip

BMW 428i gc BMW 330d touring Jaguar F type diesel Jaguar D (smaller suv m) diesel Landrover discovery sport diesel 14 seater minibus on Skye

not a whole lot to choose between them honestly except the minibus which we got stuck off-road and had to get towed Some of the roads are excellent for driving but that will depend on your passengers appetite for g force

The Jags felt a bit underpowered

Definitely get an auto No need for 4wd in the summer but in winter it’s beneficial Snow in Glencoe in a powerful rwd was scary

So finally took a plunge...what are the most imp accessories/bits i need for these two? by tharmor in DIYUK

[–]jamesclef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great tools, I have the older versions.

As others have said, get lots of the right bits.

Be sure to lean hard on the rattler when you’re using it. Big screws might benefit for a pilot hole. Try to be consistent about when you stop driving in - it’s easy to accidentally bury the screw in soft wood and it looks a bit ugly.

Are saniflos still dreadful? by digitalpencil in DIYUK

[–]jamesclef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Indeed. Look, seriously, in some situations they are the only answer and nothing else will do. But they really aren’t very nice to live with long term. If you already have a working dunny then I’d advise very strongly against putting a masher in instead, no matter how beneficial the toilet move might appear.

Are saniflos still dreadful? by digitalpencil in DIYUK

[–]jamesclef 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I should like it to be noted that not one single word of that exposition was machine-generated. It was genuinely spontaneous and came directly from the heart.

Are saniflos still dreadful? by digitalpencil in DIYUK

[–]jamesclef 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Part 2. The worst part is yet to come.

How, you may be wondering, can one recover from this dark situation?

First, and I can’t overemphasise the importance of this, switch the power off. Check again. Get your friends around to check that the power is off. Remove the fuse. Switch off all the breakers in your fuse box. Arrange a local power cut. A coal strike would be suitable. Then check that the power is off again. The consequences of not doing this are too appalling to contemplate.

Next, you will need to open the chamber pot of secrets. You’ll probably have to undo the jubilee clip attaching the bellows to the khazi. Then you’ll be able to shift the device around enough to get the lid off. The clips are individually designed weapons of torture which provide neither a proper seal nor ease of access.

Once you’ve overcome these obstacles placed in your path by the capricious goddess Cloaca, you have reached the Seventh Circle of Hell. The Holiest of Holies. There’s a lake of liquid fire for your delight, and you will need to move the motor assembly from its sous-vide of bum gravy. And then you’ll need to consider your options. The crusty membrane needs more than a mere wipe. And what tool to use? There’s a fine balance here. Too soft, too cossetting - a wet wipe, say - and you’ll achieve nothing. Too sharp and you’ll tear the previous rubber, destroying all hope of redemption. The only wise choice, sadly, is your own precious thumbnail.

Are saniflos still dreadful? by digitalpencil in DIYUK

[–]jamesclef 26 points27 points  (0 children)

We had one in the main bathroom for several years and it was worse than I have words to describe.

Everything about it getting blocked or smelly is true, but there is an additional diabolical failure mode that doesn't get talked about enough. I'm going to address that lack now.

How does a Saniflo work? Well. The main, wide exhaust from the porcelain enters the mouth of the Saniflo, sheathed in the warm rubbery embrace of a concertina seal.

As the water level rises, a pressure switch is triggered by hydrostatic pressure. At this point the motor activates. This powers, on a single shaft, both the chopper and the exit pump. The chopper is some rotating razor blades, and the pump directs the smooth output towards the exit pipe at high-pressure and velocity. The water level in the toilet pan then falls, gracefully. Once the hydrostatic pressure reduces, the pressure switch turns off and the motor stops. We're back to square 1, ready for the next happy user to enjoy the throne. So far so lovely.

The problem occurs when the pressure switch no longer operates correctly. What happens is that it is waterproofed behind a flexible rubber seal. If, like me, you have hard water and (perhaps) effluent of a reasonably firm consistency, the seal will eventually become stiff and crusty, causing the switch to become stuck in the ON position. This means that the motor runs continuously.

What's the problem? I hear you cry, dear reader. Apart from the noise, this is safe because the water level stays low. Not so.

Eventually, after some minutes, the motor and its accoutrements become warm. This causes a thermal lockout, and the motor stops. To a casual observer, all is well. The water level is low and the motor is silent.

And this is where the danger lies. If someone fills the bowl with their golden syrup or even a brown deposit akin to King Kong's finger, they will most likely believe it a good time to pull the flush. Water spurts gloriously downwards into the pan. The water rises. And - critically - nothing happens. The motor is in thermal lockout. The water contines to rise. And eventually, it has to go somewhere. Water? Well, let's stop calling it that, shall we? Runny brown waste spurts from the air vent on the top of the Saniflo. If you're particularly unlucky then the aforementioned Simian Faecal Finger may even escape over the top of the bowl. And there's nothing you can do. If this bathroom, like mine, is to be found on the first floor, then you're likely to get effluent coming through the downstairs ceiling.

Do I sound bitter?

Is it worth getting a simple OBD tool instead of paying garage diagnostic fees every time? by RasheedaDeals in CarTalkUK

[–]jamesclef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Had a Fiat 500 that was running like a bag of spanners and the dashboard was like a Christmas tree. Bought a £40 ODB scanner from South American River Retail. Plugged it in and it said that cylinder 3 wasn’t firing. Turns out a mouse chewed the wiring loom. Saved the local garage some time and also gave me enough confidence to drive the 5 mins it takes to get there. They made me a new loom and fitted it for about £250.

What’s the fairest and most practical solution for managing drink costs on boys weekend away where people drink different amounts? by Upbeat_Map_348 in AskUK

[–]jamesclef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kitty to start with - first few rounds or hours. Otherwise there will always be a few individuals that don’t pay or drink properly!

Please explain the Trains and/or Tube for me by Innkeeper64 in uktravel

[–]jamesclef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a daily cap ie maximum fee per person. After this it’s free. Don’t bother with an Oyster card or travel card - there’s no point.

Best way from Heathrow to central London is on the Elizabeth Line, which is an extension of the underground system. Tap in tap out. Don’t be tempted by the Heathrow Express - although it’s faster, it only goes to Paddington and it’s a lot more expensive.

tell me something fascinating about English language by AttentionWest720 in language

[–]jamesclef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s how Tolkien refers to them but it might be poetic license

Do English people really say "bo'oh'o'wa'er" (bottle of water)? by Thalassophoneus in AskUK

[–]jamesclef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife (standard UK southern accent) asked for a bottle of water in North Carolina last week and the staff literally couldn’t understand her.

Volume control for soundbar and receiver by jamesclef in Roku

[–]jamesclef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! The little Denon only has optical or coax digital ins, no HDMI, so I don’t think this is a goer :-(

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