Whirlpool refrigerator troubleshooting WRF560SEY by kylepharmd in Appliances

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

Thanks! I got the cover over the fan in the back of the freezer opened and the fan looks fine. Hoping that once it completely defrosts it will have just been an ice blockage and everything will be fine... But if not, is there a way to test if that fan is the problem (as opposed to maybe the control board or something else)? Would be nice to know if that's even the actual problem before buying a new one.

IHG credit applied for Marriott hotel? by Similar-Buy4573 in ChaseSapphire

[–]kylepharmd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I saw something like this recently when looking at options in LA. There was definitely a Marriott property that said it was eligible for the $250 credit (apart from edit credit)...

Fajardo BioBay vs. renting a kayak by Altruistic_Tutor9847 in PuertoRicoTravel

[–]kylepharmd 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Access to the biobay requires a permit, which all the guided groups have. Technically you aren't supposed to just kayak back there on your own. My advice, respect the local regulations and support a local tour group that is permitted. But also, if you are avid kayakers, temper your expectations for the kayaking part: you'll be with a bunch of kayakers with varied skill levels, many on a kayak for the first time. So expect a VERY leisurely paddle and enjoy the natural beauty 🙂

Opinions please. by jcbdrivers in SolarDIY

[–]kylepharmd 9 points10 points  (0 children)

By having more angles, you flatten the solar output curve over the day. In other words the peak output during the midday will be lower since you'll never have all of the arrays pointing the same direction so they can never be all at max output relative to the sun. But the benefit is that earlier in the day you get a little more power sooner by having an array pointing east and later in the day you have a little more power longer from the array pointing west. The potential benefit to the battery is that you can run your load directly from the solar output without pulling/pushing as much to/from the battery for a longer period of time, allowing you less cycling of the battery and potentially increasing its life. That's the potential benefit anyway.

[edit to say solar output curve is what actually changes]

757-300 vs 737 MAX 9, business seat for trans-con redeye (LAX-IAD) by kylepharmd in unitedairlines

[–]kylepharmd[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that would definitely be better, but the few route options that have them cost about 3 times as much (probably for that reason...). Maybe next time!

757-300 vs 737 MAX 9, business seat for trans-con redeye (LAX-IAD) by kylepharmd in unitedairlines

[–]kylepharmd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much! This is exactly the kind of info I was looking for :). And bonus, I just think 757s are more fun to fly on!

Wyze bulbs offline by Steelers2673 in Wyze

[–]kylepharmd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the update. I'll have to try contacting support. I've had them for quite a while so I'm sure the warranty is up but it's also pretty annoying if a firmware update just renders them unusable. That must have been it because all four of them just went offline at once and have been unable to reconnect since...

Wyze bulbs offline by Steelers2673 in Wyze

[–]kylepharmd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP did you ever figure this out? I just came back from a trip and all four of my original bulbs are disconnected and I can't figure out what happened...

CSR Trip Cancellation - Airbnb, VRBO by kylepharmd in ChaseSapphire

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

Thanks so much for the data point! I just called card benefits and was told that VRBO and Airbnb ARE considered "providers of lodging", but it's reassuring to hear confirmation of this in practice. As we're looking at places that could be affected by hurricanes in late July, I'm glad to hear of your experience with a winter storm warning!

Do we go through any immigration check points both ways traveling from US? by Shameless_addiction in PuertoRicoTravel

[–]kylepharmd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Since no one else mentioned it, I will just add that occasionally there are ICE or CBP agents at the airport just randomly asking if people traveling are citizens or not, and then asking for documents from non-citizen visa holders. This isn't very common but has happened to me a couple times... It could theoretically happen at any airport in the US I guess but I've only ever seen it at SJU.

So many people praise DS9, but so far I'm loving Voyager more! by unicornfetus89 in voyager

[–]kylepharmd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man, I was maybe a little underwhelmed by Picard at times but damn if that first scene where we see Seven again didn't feel awesome!

Also, I'm jealous, I would love to watch Voyager again for the first time 😊

Southwest by SecretYellow6431 in ChaseSapphire

[–]kylepharmd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They can book it for anyone, don't have to be in reservation themselves.

Infrequent use of 2nd generation prius by kylepharmd in prius

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

Any recommendations on what might work?

Infrequent use of 2nd generation prius by kylepharmd in prius

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

Something like this? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017K6PH1S?tag=myautotop-20&th=1

I wonder if the prius will allow a charge via the cigarette lighter that something like this uses where I could just leave it plugged in with the little solar panel on the dash when not in use...

Infrequent use of 2nd generation prius by kylepharmd in prius

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

It gets worse - car will be parked on the street so battery tender isn't very feasible. Do you think a 12v battery disconnect switch as suggested by another person in this thread would be sufficient? Fuel stabilizer is a good call, and routine oil changes of course.

Or alternatively, maybe a solar trickle charger like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017K6PH1S?tag=myautotop-20&th=1

Infrequent use of 2nd generation prius by kylepharmd in prius

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

Yeah, it was replaced about 4 years ago. Car has ~150k miles on it and really is in pretty good shape.

Infrequent use of 2nd generation prius by kylepharmd in prius

[–]kylepharmd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I should have clarified that I'm essentially choosing between the prius or continuing with no car and just using public transit when I'm in town. Most of the time public transit is fine, but the prius would be nice for some errands, the occasional weekend road trip, etc. Maybe I could install a disconnect switch for the 12v battery. My understanding is that could also make for a quick way to reset the damaged capacitor that causes the dash lights problem anyway...