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hagcel t1_j6dlerl wrote
Reply to comment by apexnine in Looking for a glass water bottle, I have a stainless steel one but not a fan of the taste afterwards. by Ok_Walk6578
This is actually solid advice. There is a brand of sparkly water that comes with the same ceramic and rubber style lid, but it's a 1 liter bottle.i normally use them for BBQ sauce, but have one set aside for water from the soda stream so it doesn't go flat.
SquigglyPoopz t1_j6dkta4 wrote
Reply to comment by cskarev in My father’s gloves - more than 35 years old by cskarev
Good thing running back wasn’t the answer
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moayad90 t1_j6dknu8 wrote
Reply to Looking for a glass water bottle, I have a stainless steel one but not a fan of the taste afterwards. by Ok_Walk6578
I carry rauch juice bottle all over / in the car / for the gym / on home desk .
I once broke it by the pool - slippery, fortunately no splinters went in the actual pool .
Never carry it to the swimming pool again !
Otherwise-Ad6330 t1_j6dkl61 wrote
I’ve had really good luck with the 8bitdo ultimate. I don’t think any controller is true Bifl tho
Zealousideal_Run_263 t1_j6djtpf wrote
Reply to Looking for a glass water bottle, I have a stainless steel one but not a fan of the taste afterwards. by Ok_Walk6578
I've had a klean kanteen stainless steel bottle for many years and have never had a smell or taste. Water should not be leaving any smells or tastes unless the bottle is really neglected.
qinetics t1_j6digoe wrote
Reply to comment by apexnine in Looking for a glass water bottle, I have a stainless steel one but not a fan of the taste afterwards. by Ok_Walk6578
I LOVE their product design
scottawhit t1_j6di5p8 wrote
Reply to comment by martialar in My baby is home; hit the scratch & dent jackpot. by buoyantgem
$150 is the minimum charge for a plumber to get in his truck and drive to your house. His time costs money same as yours.
marumari t1_j6dhdbi wrote
I’ve been using their stuff for 15 years at least without a single issue, sorry you’ve had a bad experience but it’s all been super reliable for me.
syncboy t1_j6dg9xw wrote
Reply to comment by Ok_Walk6578 in Looking for a glass water bottle, I have a stainless steel one but not a fan of the taste afterwards. by Ok_Walk6578
Yes I think that might be what’s causing the off taste.
Unicorns-and-Glitter t1_j6dfz1t wrote
Reply to comment by Right_Violinist_5837 in My baby is home; hit the scratch & dent jackpot. by buoyantgem
As an American in Europe, I know the answer. First, washing machines in Europe are often under things (dryers, counters), so front loaders save space because things can go on top. In America, most washers and dryers are side by side. Next, while front loaders have gained popularity in the US in the past few years, many people realized there's a reason top loaders were so popular for so long. While front loaders are more water effeciecient (important in Europe), they are not time effecient (very important to Americans who often have one designated day to do all of the household laundry per week). A typical top loader load is between 20-45 minutes. A front loader is almost never less than an hour. This is because front loaders use more water and can get clothes the same amount of clean in less time. Top loaders are also gentler on clothes. A front loader literally tosses clothes around for over an hour. A top loader gentle swirls them around. Over time, a front loader will wear out clothes faster. I've had things "eaten" by my many front loaders, but never in top loaders. Hand wash cycles on top loaders are pretty much as gentle as literally washing something with your hands. All in all, front loaders suit the needs of Europeans, and top loaders fit the needs of most Americans.
I currently have a front loader Miele that's over 20 years old here in Moldova and I love it, but it takes FOREVER. In America, we grew up with a Maytag that was also awesome and cleaned a load in 30 minutes. Neither are bad machines, it just depends on your needs.
allhailtheburritocat t1_j6df5s2 wrote
Reply to comment by Maxasaurus in My baby is home; hit the scratch & dent jackpot. by buoyantgem
Adding to this, “open box” items are also sometimes referred to as “scratch and dent.” For example, Best Buy (in-stores and website) has items labeled as “Open box” in “X” condition (eg: Open Box - like new condition). The terms may vary slightly but I think it’s worth looking into.
Anecdotally, I bought an open-box iPad towards the beginning of college. The price new was about $1250 (pre-tax) and the open box was listed for around $1100. After negotiating with a manager (Bestbuy managers can negotiate on open-box prices, at their discretion), they sold it to me for $997 (after-tax). The catch? The box was missing a thin piece of foam to cover the screen. The iPad itself was in perfect condition and is still going strong today.
whileurup t1_j6df23a wrote
Reply to comment by Right_Violinist_5837 in My baby is home; hit the scratch & dent jackpot. by buoyantgem
I don't care for front loaders bc you can't soak clothes for projects like using dyes or whitening things. My speed queen has the option of fill tub, but high efficiency is the default. Most people I know have front loaders now though.
pensivebeing t1_j6dexf0 wrote
Reply to comment by HillaryGoddamClinton in My baby is home; hit the scratch & dent jackpot. by buoyantgem
Good to know!
OrkzRDaBest t1_j6der0l wrote
Reply to BiFL Large cooking pot? by Daxime
Got two Le Cruset they will last for generations. Enameled and a joy to cook with.
shenanigans2day t1_j6dek2t wrote
Reply to comment by RandoThrow5316 in My baby is home; hit the scratch & dent jackpot. by buoyantgem
Yep. The days of throwing in a shirt or something I forgot about are over. Hate it and will never purchase auto sensing again in the future
cskarev OP t1_j6degs0 wrote
Reply to comment by J__A__C__O in My father’s gloves - more than 35 years old by cskarev
Haha, no. He is a dentist.
NickCharlesYT t1_j6degci wrote
Reply to comment by felafrom in My baby is home; hit the scratch & dent jackpot. by buoyantgem
Yeah this is exactly why we skipped the commercial options when we bought our washer and dryer last month. Ultimately went with a cheaper LG front load set that was 1/3 the cost of the speed queen set. Sure it might only last 10-12 years, but the savings in water and destroyed clothes will be worth it in the long run.
thelaloulou t1_j6decw1 wrote
Dooooooope
MrCertainly t1_j6dcli7 wrote
Reply to comment by felafrom in My baby is home; hit the scratch & dent jackpot. by buoyantgem
I'm a rando on the internet. You want evidence, go fucking get it yourself. I am not beholden to your needs.
RandoThrow5316 t1_j6dca5a wrote
Reply to comment by shenanigans2day in My baby is home; hit the scratch & dent jackpot. by buoyantgem
We have the level sensing in our maytag, along with a locking lid. Awful, takes forever and you’re literally locked in.
J__A__C__O t1_j6dc7w2 wrote
Reply to My father’s gloves - more than 35 years old by cskarev
These look like solid gloves. Out of interest, was your father an assassin/henchman/burglar?
rusho2nd t1_j6dbnnc wrote
Reply to comment by The_Dovahpoes in My baby is home; hit the scratch & dent jackpot. by buoyantgem
Your washer should fill much past the load level.
IReplyWithLebowski t1_j6dbixd wrote
Reply to comment by jamexcb in Electric kettle recommendations by 1212gatez
Depends where you live. I heard the lower voltage in the US means it takes longer to boil water than elsewhere.
LynxMindless383 t1_j6dlms5 wrote
Reply to comment by stbunny in Advice, is it roached? More in comments by stbunny
I thought it had something to do with smoking. Like the butt of your smoke