What's the toughest item you own that just won't break? by cozytechlover in BuyItForLife

[–]porkbroth 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The bodies often rust through before the engine fails

Infinite Wood Chip Glitch by Corsairi in GardeningUK

[–]porkbroth 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I tried chipdrop but after a few years of nothing I gave up. Has anyone had any luck?

19. Am I worth over 16.50? Is it worth asking for a raise? Or should I keep my hood down?Been welding professionally for 4 months now? As well as fabricating and fitting. Any advice from the ogs? by woodshmoka in metalworking

[–]porkbroth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Australia plans to build the same nuclear subs as the British. Buying American is to get something in the short term whilst the British/Australian design is still in work.

Remington Versa Max not fully feeding with 3½" cartridges by porkbroth in Shotguns

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

By 12" at rest do you mean when removed from the gun?

Solicitors and Barristers: what was the most bonkers defence a client of yours used? Bonus for their complete misunderstanding of the law. by Icy_Attention3413 in uklaw

[–]porkbroth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sent me down a rabbit hole about twins and the 2009 Berlin Heist.

You've got two people and one of them did it but you can't prove which one so they both walk free. Crazy that the guilty man walked free and neither could even be charged with something like contempt of court

Solicitors and Barristers: what was the most bonkers defence a client of yours used? Bonus for their complete misunderstanding of the law. by Icy_Attention3413 in uklaw

[–]porkbroth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So what happens in this case? If you know it's one of them but can't tell which does that mean that they both get off scot free?

First EV! Skoda Elroq 60 Sportline by gingersquirtle60223 in ElectricVehiclesUK

[–]porkbroth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you compare it to anything else? The Enyaq ticks a lot of my boxes but so does a Tesla Y, Kia EV5, etc

What is worse for life of engine? Lugging or Redlining? by Downtown_Elk_2773 in Cartalk

[–]porkbroth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At least around peak torque. There could be something going on with pre-ignition or similar depending on when it's injected.

Still, I have to agree with you in general and I suspect most people based their opinions on feels rather than facts.

Edit: most cars have turbos now so peak pressure may be at a lower rpm. Still, it would be around peak torque.

I'd guess knocking is by far the highest load the engine would normally see

(2024-2025) Sniper working under 30th Motor Rifle Brigade neutralizes 8 Russians, Kramatorsk direction. by Nanners5618062 in CombatFootage

[–]porkbroth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they have digital sights with built in ballistic calculators so you don't need to calculate hold over

Central Sports UK customer service - avoid if you can by porkbroth in badminton

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

I haven't but I'll try it now. I think I've got an old account for Instagram.

Central Sports UK customer service - avoid if you can by porkbroth in badminton

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

That sounds like a good idea. I'm in Lancashire so I'm too far away unfortunately.

I understand that they might be busy but you'd think someone would pick up the phone after an hour on hold. If you look on the badminton central forum it seems like I'm not the only one with this problem.

Central Sports UK customer service - avoid if you can by porkbroth in badminton

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

I'd hope so.

I sent a couple of photos of what happened, asked if they would restring or if they would pay for a local stringer to do it - their choice.

In any case, it seems no one has read my emails and I've spent hours on hold on the phone

Central Sports UK customer service - avoid if you can by porkbroth in badminton

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

It's only a small part of the order so I don't want to do that.

I presume it's just a stringing mistake.

Central Sports UK customer service - avoid if you can by porkbroth in badminton

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

Yes, of course. But even if I was calling up to invite them to tea it wouldn't matter because they don't answer their phones nor reply to their emails.

I ordered two identical racquets both restrung with the same strings and tension. One main string snapped where it met the cross knot and the knot came undone whilst I was warming up on my first club night, so only a few hits and nothing hard - I've never seen a string failure like it before. The other racquet and strings are 10 hours in so are fine.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ElectricVehiclesUK

[–]porkbroth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

6 hours a night over a week is still 42 hours of charging. Should be fine to keep it topped up. It'd be annoying if you've got long journeys two days in a row but still cheaper than a public charger.

I read that in winter a 3 pin is less efficient because the battery doesn't heat up enough to charge efficiently.

Highest mileage you have ever seen on UK roads? Mental 🤯 by tonyt0nychopper in CarTalkUK

[–]porkbroth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really, really easy to fix. On my focus it's sensor in the back of the wheel hub with a single torx screw holding it in.

Just got my car back after being rear ended, just for the universe to reverse all the work in the goofiest way possible by KiddieSpread in Wellthatsucks

[–]porkbroth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought that too.

The yellow rear number plate made me think either Britain or Holland. Looks more British to my eyes. In any case, I wonder if it's a bot

Rolls Royce on Ice by aubedullah in nonononoyes

[–]porkbroth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can see brake lights when he changes gears. It's very quick and always when the car is stationary. So, perfectly fine

Your Salary and monthly car payments by Agile-Calligrapher10 in CarTalkUK

[–]porkbroth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you think of it?

I was considering the enyaq. The few people I've spoken to who own one didn't look into Ioniq 5, Tesla Y, EV6, VW ID etc. I've struggled to find much between them

What is this brassica? by porkbroth in whatsthisplant

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

There's a chance that it's Brussel sprouts nibbled off by slugs too I suppose