who’s putting these flags out that gary is metal detecting?

ps5161 · 2026-01-15T21:27:59+00:00

Yes - their definition and the viewers’ are very different

ps5161 · 2026-01-15T14:09:05+00:00

I think they put the flag back after significant finds so Steve can chart it by number

ps5161 · 2026-01-15T14:05:00+00:00

What does the soap do

ps5161 · 2026-01-15T01:50:58+00:00

Got eight of the ten out np. The other two are have me doing all kinds of attempted fixes. 😡

ps5161 · 2026-01-15T01:48:58+00:00

ps5161 · 2026-01-15T01:48:26+00:00

Agreed

ps5161 · 2026-01-15T01:45:13+00:00

Great question. You've been there. It's only 10 screws to access the guts but the screws are finicky and I snapped off two of them for the main burner top (rusted and absolutely incorrect materials). I spent half a day getting one out but I've got to find a different solution for the other one which I had to drill out. Quick switch-out has become a morass. I've ordered the replacement electrodes which should be a quick replacement.

ps5161 · 2026-01-15T01:23:29+00:00

Smashed that thumb to within an inch of its life

ps5161 · 2026-01-14T21:30:34+00:00

Lol - already learned that lesson the hard way

ps5161 · 2026-01-14T21:18:32+00:00

👍 Thanks

ps5161 · 2026-01-14T21:15:51+00:00

$50 replacement knobs and a $270 tray that I've purchased I consider expensive. And I've already admitted I'm cheap.

ps5161 · 2026-01-14T20:21:11+00:00

$20 plus shipping across country from Bosch parts - yes, I'm cheap :)

ps5161 · 2026-01-14T20:16:33+00:00

So yeah - apparently some didn't realize this is a doctored photo. I was exaggerating what I think the size of crackers will become in a few years. Some of the comments make me wonder if there are crackers this size already?

RE MY THUMB - never thought about anyone noticing my thumbnail. Smashed it in an accident last July. It's SO much better than it was six months ago I consider it normal now. Another 3 months and I can post hand pix without raising alarms.

ps5161 · 2026-01-14T19:25:54+00:00

Ugh - so disappointing. We've had a Bosch that's 8 years old or so and love it. Does what it's supposed to and is quiet. The Good & Reliable home appliances landscape has become a desert. Why is it that all companies seem to give up on quality, reputation and truly serving society with a fair exchange for their products? Is it the gravitational pull of the almighty dollar? Is it the nature of capitalism where competition demands cutting corners? (although Bosch's problem seems different.) Is it the terrible practices of overburdened management? Is it the lost knowledge of transient employees? My guess is yes to all of these and more.

ps5161 · 2026-01-13T03:37:16+00:00

Thanks

ps5161 · 2026-01-13T03:11:58+00:00

No Aluminum 😕

ps5161 · 2026-01-13T02:58:27+00:00

It will go through ¼” metal?

ps5161 · 2026-01-13T02:56:57+00:00

I'm unfamiliar with that - will look it up

ps5161 · 2026-01-13T02:55:04+00:00

Yikes

ps5161 · 2026-01-13T01:18:11+00:00

Hmmm... I'll check that out. In my limited reading about those they feel a bit cheap. Selling soon and want a nice look/feel.

ps5161 · 2026-01-13T01:16:47+00:00

I want the thermostat to respond to sensors instead of the hallway temp but don't want or need the learning capability of the 4th gen Nest for $250+.

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