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Dick Trauma posted:I've been happy with this T-Fal electric kettle: https://amzn.com/B0086UJQN8 Casu Marzu posted:Awesome, this looks good. Gonna try it out. I, my boss, and my parents can all attest to this same kettle being great for the price. It's also quite easy to clean!
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At the risk of sounding dumb, what kind of cleaning would it need? Aren't electric kettles only for boiling water?
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Sentient Data posted:At the risk of sounding dumb, what kind of cleaning would it need? Aren't electric kettles only for boiling water? I have hard water where I live, so I very quickly get a large amount of mineral buildup.
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nocal posted:I have hard water where I live, so I very quickly get a large amount of mineral buildup. Exactly this, and even with not-hard-water you're not getting pure H2O--it adds up if you use the thing daily. I've owned the kettle for three years now.
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Any recommendations for a decent but not too expensive dashcam? Preferably something I can buy from amazon.
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I have a Mobius dashcam and am very happy with it. I've been using it for two years without any problems other than replacing the battery with a super capacitor. I think it was around $70 plus $10 for the super capacitor. There is also a dashcam thread where can get some other opinions. https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3597215 Biscuit Joiner has a new favorite as of 18:36 on Nov 8, 2016 |
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Teriyaki Hairpiece posted:Can anyone recommend a lotion or something for the backs of my hands? They get terribly dry in the winter and the only thing that seems to work is petroleum jelly, which is very gross. After many years of switching from one product to the next and always being let down I've come across Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Skin Therapy Lotion Fragrance Free. Seems to be the best combination of staying on the skin without being greasy and yucky. Dick Trauma has a new favorite as of 02:31 on Nov 9, 2016 |
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Nov 9, 2016 01:48
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You could also try some climbers balm.
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PRADA SLUT posted:You could also try some climbers balm. bag balm is the original climbers balm http://www.bagbalm.com/
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Biscuit Joiner posted:I have a Mobius dashcam and am very happy with it. I've been using it for two years without any problems other than replacing the battery with a super capacitor. I think it was around $70 plus $10 for the super capacitor. Thanks, will check it out
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ArmZ posted:bag balm is the original climbers balm For some reason I always equate this to something for your scrote
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Casu Marzu posted:For some reason I always equate this to something for your scrote Just put it in your fanny pack.
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Casu Marzu posted:For some reason I always equate this to something for your scrote an udder is kind of like a scrotum I guess
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I'm looking for a light softshell jacket with a simple design and no obvious logo - preferably hoodless or with a hood that can hide in the collar. I tend to layer with a jumper in Autumn so it doesn't have to be super warm. Let's say the budget is around $120.
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A large ant hill has popped up in my yard. What is the recommended pest control solution for them, preferably that I can purchase on Amazon.
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I have no recommendations for an ampersand infestation.
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couldcareless posted:A large and hill has popped up in my yard. What is the recommended pest control solution for them, preferably that I can purchase on Amazon. Molten aluminum... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGJ2jMZ-gaI
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ArmZ posted:bag balm is the original climbers balm I though it was this stuff? https://www.originaludderbalm.com/ Chas McGill posted:I'm looking for a light softshell jacket with a simple design and no obvious logo - preferably hoodless or with a hood that can hide in the collar. I tend to layer with a jumper in Autumn so it doesn't have to be super warm. Let's say the budget is around $120. I can't specifically help, but start checking outdoorsy deal sites like steepncheap, the clymb, places like that. I have been able to find high end gear for like half MSRP pretty often at these places. If you can bump your budget closer to $200 your choices will open up a ton. It seems like the more high end you go the less prominent the labels are. I have an awesome hoodie from black diamond that only has a small black on black logo on the hem, maybe look at their stuff? bongwizzard has a new favorite as of 16:55 on Nov 11, 2016 |
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Eponine posted:I have no recommendations for an ampersand infestation. Damnit phone posting.
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couldcareless posted:Damnit phone posting. I've found traditional over the counter ant killer to be effective if you've located the hill. You can either get the spray bottles, or the little droplets that'll kill the queen, thus driving the nest extinct. You can also try to pour boiling water down it but that usually doesn't kill the queen.
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couldcareless posted:A large ant hill has popped up in my yard. What is the recommended pest control solution for them, preferably that I can purchase on Amazon. A large stock pot full of boiling water should do the trick unless the ant hill is huge. Do it a couple times.
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I am looking for a lightweight cordless vacuum for use on carpet. Biggest issue is it needs to be able to pick up hair. Dog hair but also my hair which is long (I think I shed more than my dog.) I'd like to stay under $150 if possible. Any suggestions?
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Comatoast posted:A large stock pot full of boiling water should do the trick unless the ant hill is huge. Do it a couple times. Trastion posted:Molten aluminum... edit: missed that one somehow, sorry Grassy Knowles has a new favorite as of 02:00 on Nov 12, 2016 |
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 look 6 posts up... You even used the exact same video link.
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couldcareless posted:A large ant hill has popped up in my yard. What is the recommended pest control solution for them, preferably that I can purchase on Amazon. Fire ants? gently caress those things. Martin's Surrender fire ant control to treat the mound, and a longer lasting fipronil granule bait to slowly kill the survivors. The first will nuke the mound in 24-48 hours, the second prevents larval growth so the colony eventually dies out. Without the slower acting poison, there's a chance the mound will just relocate. FYI the Surrender stuff smells awful, so find some airtight storage. The boiling water thing is satisfying since you'll see some dead ants, but it likely will not kill the queen and it will definitely kill your grass.
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Can someone please recommend me wireless headphones with an inbuilt microphone to use on my PC for £60-£70 :bigtran:
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plain blue jacket posted:Can someone please recommend me wireless headphones with an inbuilt microphone to use on my PC for £60-£70 :bigtran: I dunno what they cost in pounds but check out the Logitech H800
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signalnoise posted:I dunno what they cost in pounds but check out the Logitech H800 Exactly what I'm looking for although a bit over budget. Sound quality decent? Edit: I'm going on amazon U.K. Prices
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plain blue jacket posted:Exactly what I'm looking for although a bit over budget. Sound quality decent? The sound quality is good but they're not super cans or anything. Most of the quality is in the microphone, which is crystal clear. I use them for work. They are comfortable after hours of continuous use, they do the job of providing you decent audio quality while blocking out not too much of outside noise. But I run a standalone AC unit in my office and people on the other end can't hear it.
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signalnoise posted:The sound quality is good but they're not super cans or anything. Most of the quality is in the microphone, which is crystal clear. I use them for work. They are comfortable after hours of continuous use, they do the job of providing you decent audio quality while blocking out not too much of outside noise. But I run a standalone AC unit in my office and people on the other end can't hear it. I'm looking for something for my sperglord gaming but I'll keep them in mind 
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plain blue jacket posted:I'm looking for something for my sperglord gaming but I'll keep them in mind Well, there's the Logitech G930s, they're comfortable and have a good mic and have good sound, but the problem with having really good headphone drivers in a wireless headset is that the battery life is poo poo. The H800s give you clear voice and good enough audio. I mean, I use them for gaming too. G930s have actually good audio quality but you might as well buy a wired headset.
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Taking suggestions for a soldering iron suitable for a beginner who wants to learn the basics of circuitry and do little LED projects like this:
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Van Dis posted:Taking suggestions for a soldering iron suitable for a beginner who wants to learn the basics of circuitry and do little LED projects like this: Budget?
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signalnoise posted:Budget? Inexpensive, but not dangerously so.
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Well, I'm not a huge soldering nerd but I would say aim for about 15 on the soldering iron, but you'll need desoldering braid or something also. Soldering is not just done with the iron and some solder, you gotta be prepared when you make a mistake if you're learning. I'll let someone more experienced weigh in though. Personally I like butane soldering irons because I can control the temperature and I never have to worry about a cable, but if you want cheap, you'll be looking for what is essentially a woodburning kit.
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Weller or Hakko soldering irons are both really good. I limped along with a piece of poo poo $20 iron for a while but bought a Weller WES51 about a year ago and it was a huge improvement so if you can afford ~$90 for a iron you should go that route. Edit: actually, I have the WESD51 but the WES51 is still a great choice. If that's too expensive though the Weller WLC100 is <$40 and will still be a big step up from the $20 irons that plug straight into the wall and don't have variable temp control. Lawen has a new favorite as of 16:16 on Nov 14, 2016 |
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I have done a lot of soldering over the years, and the iron I own for personal use is a cheap $20 one. They're definitely fine if you know what you're doing but may not be so great for learning. But in my opinion, far more important than the soldering iron itself is the solder you get. The lead-free solder is a million times harder to use than the leaded stuff. I've felt really bad for the people I've seen struggling to learn with lead-free solder.
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signalnoise posted:Well, there's the Logitech G930s, they're comfortable and have a good mic and have good sound, but the problem with having really good headphone drivers in a wireless headset is that the battery life is poo poo. The H800s give you clear voice and good enough audio. I mean, I use them for gaming too. G930s have actually good audio quality but you might as well buy a wired headset. On your advice I'm going for the h800. Thanks for the help 
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Just wanted to express my love for Patagonia backpacks. If you happen to have a Patagonia storefront near you, check in on their clearance rack periodically because they seem to shuffle good things through. I formally had a disdain for those huge puffy jackets, but I happened to score a nano puff hoodie %50 off and there's something uniquely nice about the light weight feels and wind proofing versus a normal cotton hoodie. plain blue jacket posted:Thanks for the help 
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Computer Serf posted:I formally had a disdain for those huge puffy jackets, but I happened to score a nano puff hoodie %50 off and there's something uniquely nice about the light weight feels and wind proofing versus a normal cotton hoodie. If you need something lightweight and wind resistant, I recommend the Ike windshirt by Chrome.
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