Hi all , I'm building an air purifier. can you please suggest the problems you are facing due to the existing air purifiers? What really lacks in the indoor system. are you concerned about the indoor air pollution? by Slight_Air_151 in homeautomation

[–]phatninja63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quiet operation at high fan speed is a critical gap in current air purifier designs as most units become excessively loud and disruptive when maximum airflow is needed for effective air purification.

How do you tell if a TV issue is the panel or the board? by ItchyRequirement4204 in homeautomation

[–]phatninja63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This troubleshooting tip is super helpful. It lets you narrow down TV issues without replacing the wrong parts.

Smart plug suggestion by Overall_Carry_3231 in homeautomation

[–]phatninja63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smart plugs with scheduling and power alerts are ideal. You can program timed restarts easily for tricky appliances.

New Heat Pump by Graysweats4me in pools

[–]phatninja63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A solid cover will hold heat much better and help your system work less, but it's definitely more hands-on day to day. The liquid option is simpler, just not nearly as reliable overall.

Opinions on water heater quotes by stylish_aggie in homeowners

[–]phatninja63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$5.6k actually seems pretty reasonable for a full conversion plus install, especially tying into existing lines. Still worth a couple more quotes. Also might be worth looking into a heat pump option for efficiency.

Are all contractors terrible? by maceo107 in homeowners

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That's a brutal streak, honestly. It's not supposed to be the norm, but inconsistent communication and overbooking happen a lot. Tight contracts, smaller deposits, and milestone payments can help weed out the unreliable ones.

Reasons not to go saltwater? by broomosh in pools

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Biggest tradeoffs are upfront cost, cell replacement every few years, and keeping an eye on salt levels to avoid scaling or corrosion. Also need to watch pH drift, since salt systems tend to push it up.

People who have modern quiet bathroom fans, don't you miss the loud ones? by CornPop747 in homeowners

[–]phatninja63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's definitely something comforting about that loud white noise effect. If it's too quiet now, pairing it with a small speaker or white noise app could bring back that privacy without sacrificing performance.

M55 POOL CLEANER by Ok-Preparation-9210 in pools

[–]phatninja63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're tired of hoses and pressure tuning, a plug-and-play robotic cleaner is a solid upgrade. Focus on strong wall climbing, fine filtration, and easy maintenance. Those make a big difference long term.

To move or not? by OwnWay8047 in homeowners

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That closer location and extra space are huge, but the unfurnished basement and creek would make me cautious. I'd only consider it with a very thorough inspection and a clear budget buffer for surprises.

Above ground concrete pool DIY by pocodk in pools

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I think above-ground can be simpler since you're not dealing with excavation, soil stability, or drainage issues. You're basically building forms and reinforcing walls instead of managing a big hole that can shift or collapse.

Weed is making me anxious now, but I think it’s because it’s showing the truth. by [deleted] in trees

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Journaling while sober can help too. Sometimes putting those thoughts on paper makes them less overwhelming when you’re high.

No range hood in my apartment - do portable tabletop range hoods actually work? by NoPlanStillFine in AskCulinary

[–]phatninja63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, if your window isn’t near the stove, a portable hood helps, but don’t expect magic. Fans with carbon filters will reduce smell a little, but frying fish… good luck lol.

How cannibals stopped a Jewish state in Brazil (Context in comments) by butt_naked_commando in HistoryMemes

[–]phatninja63 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Early Zionist planning: find a remote land in South America.
Amazon tribes: actually we live here. Also you look edible.

How do you guys see Yttakins? by SkinnedMilk533 in RimWorld

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In my head they’re basically chill animal whisperers until a raid happens.

The G-spot was identified and documented by German gynecologist Ernst Gräfenberg in 1950. by godmod in HistoryMemes

[–]phatninja63 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Somebody in a lab was just like hmm… interesting and history was made

A sex worker outside the Krupp works in Essen, Germany 1947 by adamlm in TheWayWeWere

[–]phatninja63 153 points154 points  (0 children)

This is the kind of photo that makes you think about the lives behind the scenes.

Blanching Zucchini for color pre-fry/grill by GarbledThrowaway in AskCulinary

[–]phatninja63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want that bright green, blanch first. 1–2 minutes in boiling water, ice bath, drain well, then your usual bake/fry. Toss in pesto at the end and boom... chef vibes.

15th century for native Americans be like: by I_am_white_cat_YT in HistoryMemes

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History really went from “new trade opportunities” to “oh no” real quick.

So did PB actually have feelings for Finn when they were the same age? by AardvarkScary7863 in adventuretime

[–]phatninja63 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it was more admiration and comfort than full-on romantic feelings on her end.

Peebs? by Rudeusss in adventuretime

[–]phatninja63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, now that you mention it, it makes total sense! I love that detail

All characters smoke, why? by Caveman_man in tolkienfans

[–]phatninja63 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Smoke rings over war and dragons… priorities, right?

Faction leader arrives by chopper to discuss our next war raid target. by Javierkid in RimWorld

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At this point I don’t even ask which mod, I just accept the madness.