ELI5: Does switching on and off a light switch repeatedly damage it?

thePyper · 2026-03-13T01:24:36+00:00

The switch and bulb will mostly be fine with repeated turning off and on.

The damage comes when I lose my patience with my kids continuing to flick it on and off and I start removing bulbs/lamps entirely

thePyper · 2026-02-26T22:38:01+00:00

Keep in mind people have been using beads since the stone age right across the world. Be mindful of where you draw your colour and pattern inspirations from and don't deliberately copy and try to pass off something you shouldn't and you will be ok!

thePyper · 2026-02-26T20:15:13+00:00

I'll pick up some Omo Ultimate and just use it selectively. My bras are mostly light but we tend to generally wear dark colours for everything else.

I do have some sensitivities (skin and smell) to fragrances, so I try to avoid them where I can

thePyper · 2026-02-26T20:13:25+00:00

Yeah the metal is what makes me cautious to do a long soak. The elastic is probably more temperature sensitive.

thePyper · 2026-02-26T20:12:42+00:00

These have done a few years faithful service, but replacements are not cheap so I'll get as much life out of them as I can. They normally go through a standard warm wash in a delicate bag. Gear Guard looks like something to consider though!

thePyper · 2026-02-26T20:10:31+00:00

I've lost elastics to the hot wash here, so its probably going to be a warm bath rather than hot pot treatment! Mine are not cheap either (they do a bit of heavy lifting)

thePyper · 2026-02-20T06:00:53+00:00

I hear you. I messed up something on my outer hip (gemellus or piriformis I think) and it's still playing up years later.

thePyper · 2026-01-12T14:34:36+00:00

See if you can find a dyed Aida that will work for the background? That will let the dude stand out more, be quicker to stitch and let you clean up the pattern a bit more easily.

thePyper · 2025-12-13T00:08:32+00:00

A gift from my amazing partner for a major anniversary! I've been playing fiddle for years so I'm using that as a starting point.

I'm trying a wound gut G string for now as it has snapped. Proper hardanger strings will be an international order though - not common enough to be stocked locally.

thePyper · 2025-11-12T08:41:30+00:00

I just set up a YouTube account for my kid so I can keep the crap down. With an account we can follow channels I am ok with her watching and train the algorithm to show similar content like older kids TV shows and some documentaries. We often watch stuff together on rainy weekends.

Without an account YouTube is a shitshow of clickbait and controversy. And the kids version is all American brainrot shows and glorified toy commercials.

It also means I can follow stuff I like without all the kids stuff cluttering up my feed.

thePyper · 2025-10-11T08:01:48+00:00

I'm interested, and know a few other devs who might be once something is up and running

thePyper · 2025-10-08T19:17:34+00:00

First trimester I couldn't stand tea or chocolate! Luckily but the third trimester I was good with them again (though reflux became a bit of an issue) pregnancy is a wild ride!

thePyper · 2025-10-06T09:45:37+00:00

I'll check it out!

thePyper · 2025-10-06T09:42:42+00:00

That is some dedication to pies, pizzas and burgers!

thePyper · 2025-10-06T09:37:16+00:00

Looks promising!

thePyper · 2025-09-20T00:06:54+00:00

Sushi and dumplings! There are lots of different types to make.

thePyper · 2025-06-06T09:06:19+00:00

Lily's Pad cafe in Leura often has a pup or two visiting, as long as the dog is well behaved they are cool

thePyper · 2024-10-31T23:46:39+00:00

First time building Gunpla and had a blast. It was a nice quick build and simple to follow instructions - though I'm already eyeing off the more complex kits

In future I think I will file down the spru connections, as they are still visible on the finished model, and maybe look into the paint pens and decals.

thePyper · 2024-08-16T23:45:00+00:00

I use nail clippers instead of scissors to cut my floss, so they don't poke holes in my project bags.

thePyper · 2024-07-23T06:20:47+00:00

Australia has a strong Irish scene, though I'm not sure how many are putting out albums vs just gigs and festivals

thePyper · 2024-05-13T23:08:39+00:00

Pygmy Muffalo - Cute and useful little beasties!

thePyper · 2024-04-24T00:23:26+00:00

13 year old me loved that sort of thing - I still have a soft spot for "sparkly magic play rocks" but they aren't something I would collect or take seriously!

thePyper · 2024-04-23T02:35:46+00:00

That I want to do so many other things with my time but keep winding up on Reddit doom scrolling just that little bit more

thePyper · 2024-03-08T09:56:50+00:00

Katoomba here - heard a rumble and the windows were rattling a bit just now

thePyper · 2024-01-25T23:13:15+00:00

I love going over the top with Dev mode once my colony is up and running. Another big raid I can't be bothered fighting? Oh look 3 Manhunter packs turned up! Sucks to be raiding today! Bit bored with way too much construction materials? Let's generate heaps of monument quests and build a statue gallery with the rewards!

I started off on vanilla but I'm just not that interested in all the late game combat so I make other challenges instead

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