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Steelringin t1_izd5q10 wrote
Reply to comment by kelvin_bot in Tell me the ultimate everyday pants/shorts for office and casual wear by snadwich_nam
Thanks, dude.
karoo_earthworm t1_izd5ln3 wrote
Reply to [EU] Brand recommendation for Fridge by OniTux
At the risk of sounding like a fanboy.... BOSCH BOSCH BOSCH
They are the one and only brand in pretty much everything from wiper motors to fridges that still have screws and nuts you can take off. Things behind a Bosch is removable, replaceable, repairable. Compare this with any of the chinese or korean brands, and you will see that they are sealed. Pipes are welded and glued on, backs are closed on... it's so obvious, it is sad.
My oldest machines that still run (not even repaired yet) are Bosch.
Dishwasher = 12 years
Fridge = 15 years (and 3 years)
Heck, I bought my second mahindra because half of the stuff under the hood are Bosch parts that I can yank out and replace myself.
Just my 50c.
PS: there's probably some other old brands that still make things like this (Phillips ??)
Turbulent-Flamingo84 t1_izd4obf wrote
Reply to BIFL suggestions: Lunchboxes - what material to get for work (mainly porridge rice, maybe eggs)? by Eurothrash
Snapware-glass only. It won’t leak on you and you can reheat in the bowl.
NWO_Eliminator t1_izcv5u0 wrote
Reply to Since 1993 like a brick by mrpickem1
The Maytag Dependable care line back when they were still built in Newton Iowa. No automatic washer and dryer design outlasted these.
Cautious_Actuary_518 t1_izctwof wrote
Check out Public Rec. They fit more in the athleisure category but their whole concept is clothing you can wear both comfortably at home and also at the office
kelvin_bot t1_izcr0v4 wrote
Reply to comment by Steelringin in Tell me the ultimate everyday pants/shorts for office and casual wear by snadwich_nam
25°C is equivalent to 77°F, which is 298K.
^(I'm a bot that converts temperature between two units humans can understand, then convert it to Kelvin for bots and physicists to understand)
Steelringin t1_izcqzyq wrote
5.11 Apex is my go-to. While they do have cargo pockets which turns some people off they are very discreet. Very soft material with a fair amount stretch. Relatively light but I wear them all year round. I may opt for shorts when temps hit around 25°C in the summer and maybe adding some long underwear when temps dip below -20°C and I'm outside for any length of time in the winter.
While I haven't had this particular model of 5.11 trousers for very long i can tell you that all of their other trousers last me for several years or regular use. I would say the avergae is about 5 years and I'm not terribly easy on clothes. They're just about the only brand of trousers that I buy. I only buy others if I happen to find something at a thrift store that I feel like taking a chance on.
redbucket75 t1_izcovlg wrote
I love Sherpa Adventure Pants
Junior_Ad2955 t1_izcnehs wrote
Jack Donnelley makes some GREAT khakis
akohhh t1_izcmlv6 wrote
Reply to BIFL suggestions: Lunchboxes - what material to get for work (mainly porridge rice, maybe eggs)? by Eurothrash
Something like a Stanley food jar might suit; it would keep your food warm until lunch and they’re pretty indestructible/leakproof in your bag.
GizatiStudio t1_izc959j wrote
Reply to [EU] Brand recommendation for Fridge by OniTux
Ftw Sub-Zero or Gaggenau
AllisterMcCool t1_izc7r7l wrote
Reply to [EU] Brand recommendation for Fridge by OniTux
Don't buy Samsung. They make terrible appliances. I ran an appliance store for awhile and Samsung had terrible customer service and low quality products. Every other day we would get angry calls for Samsung products. They were probly 10% of our sold products and like 80% of problem calls.
Xyspade OP t1_izc3q3p wrote
Reply to comment by Due_Dirt_8067 in Lasko/Galaxy 3150/2150 12" oscillating fans circa 70s-80s. I've had the blue one for several years and just got the amber one to complete the set. Quiet, powerful, and efficient, they perform just as good as they look. by Xyspade
It's kind of refreshing to see ones in this kind of outstanding condition considering what so many went through (and still are going through lol).
Franky_FFV t1_izbsn47 wrote
Reply to [EU] Brand recommendation for Fridge by OniTux
Miele.
Dracomies t1_izbq9jp wrote
Reply to [Request] Best large titanium water bottle with carry handle on lid? by mrattentiontodetail
It's not titanium but check out the Stainless Steel Nalgene:
https://www.amazon.com/Nalgene-Stainless-Bottle-38-oz/dp/B004ASI9II/ref=sr_1_9?
It's lifetime warranty.
also according to Ultralight Reddit, Titanium isn't good for cooking or as good. So you're better off with a stainless steel. If the main concern was durability, again, lifetime warranty up top.
ftwforknot t1_izbq077 wrote
Reply to [EU] Brand recommendation for Fridge by OniTux
Liebherr maybe?
regaphysics t1_izboddw wrote
Reply to comment by javaavril in BIFL Request: Side sleeper pillows that will last at least 5 years by [deleted]
Oh my God. No offense you’re just trolling now if you don’t know that down is meant to retain heat and stop convection. They literally molt them in the summer to keep from overheating. Good lord.
https://bedroomsandmore.com/blog/down-vs-wool-bedding-which-is-better/
“Down is not super breathable and loses its loft when wet”
https://www.switchbacktravel.com/down-vs-synthetic-insulation
javaavril t1_izbo6qw wrote
Reply to comment by regaphysics in BIFL Request: Side sleeper pillows that will last at least 5 years by [deleted]
That's your opinion. Down is soft, supportive, and breathable. Great qualities for pillows. You're strawmanning again with the chickpeas.
It does, it wicks moisture through filaments and is highly breathable. It regulates the body temperature of geese, it's job is thermoregulation.
Edit: in case anyone gets this far, I highly doubt it, but I had to block that guy because he's made of nonsense.
Geese molt down several times a year, but they always have down, they molt their flight feathers in summer and can't fly for a few months. Down is there for thermoregulation.
"Geese are warm blooded and their temperature must be regulated within a certain limit. This is only possible when enough wind reaches their skin to take away the heat. The down protects the birds from the cold during the winters and keeps the bird well aerated, so that its body temperature is also optimally regulated during the summers."
regaphysics t1_izbmtnp wrote
Reply to comment by javaavril in BIFL Request: Side sleeper pillows that will last at least 5 years by [deleted]
Yes, not a good pillow material as defined by objective criteria. As I said, if you don’t want to use objective criteria then sure, sleep on garbanzo beans because anyone’s opinion goes.
And no, down doesn’t excel at thermoregulation. It traps heat, limits convection, and doesn’t absorb much moisture - which is how most natural materials regulate - in addition to losing its ability to loft when it absorbs moisture. Again, that’s precisely why down is used as an insulator in jackets (and geese). It’s whole purpose is to trap heat.
javaavril t1_izblqck wrote
Reply to comment by regaphysics in BIFL Request: Side sleeper pillows that will last at least 5 years by [deleted]
"simply not a good pillow material". Stated as fact when that is your opinion.
I have pillows over a decade old that are just as fluffy and supportive as my newer ones.
Goosedown excels at thermoregulation, air moves through the pillow, and doesn't cause overheating.
VincenzoRigatoni t1_izbjjdu wrote
regaphysics t1_izbhi9m wrote
Reply to comment by javaavril in BIFL Request: Side sleeper pillows that will last at least 5 years by [deleted]
I didn’t state anything as fact other than longevity and resilience. Down absolutely is going to lose resilience at a faster rate than many other materials - that is objectively knowable. Whether it’s still ok for your neck/head that depends. Some people can sleep on anything.
I’m not convincing you you don’t like a thing. I stated down pillows won’t last 15+ years as you said. I stand by that, although I’ll amend that to say it depends how you quantify “last.” They’ll lose resilience faster than several other materials.
(And sleeping cooler than a closed cell foam isn’t a high bar. They’re both very highly insulating. Down is used in coats exactly because it stops convection ( air circulation) so well.).
Edit: btw nothing is 100% goose down. That doesn’t exist. Even 1100 fill power is about 2-3% feathers (and often 2-3% down fibers ie broken down clusters). Check your law tag. Guarantee it doesn’t say 100% down. 750-800 fill power is generally about 85% down - of which it’s often only 80% clusters.)
HansBananaNuke t1_izbg6nf wrote
Reply to comment by iNeverFinishedXfiles in [Request] Any vintage backpacks with JUST canvas straps, no nylon? by iNeverFinishedXfiles
I mean the level of risk from the backpack is so low even by the most liberal estimates that you might as well be worrying about sun exposure and chemicals in sunscreen cosmic background radiation
javaavril t1_izbexkm wrote
Reply to comment by regaphysics in BIFL Request: Side sleeper pillows that will last at least 5 years by [deleted]
Percale, I've been talking about frette percale, hotel bedding. I never mentioned the brand of my pillows. I only suggested to OP 750 FP goosedown. That's what I have and some 800. My pillows are 100 percent goosedown. They are heavy because they are firm. Congratulations on your Co-op pillow that you enjoy. Again it's better for you.
You seem to still be missing the point that your opinion is not fact. You can't convince me that I'm wrong for liking something, that millions of people like as well. You seem to think there's only one answer and that people can't like different things, or place value in natural materials that have less chemicals, are repairable, and more readily decompose at their end life.
Down is breathable and regulates temperature and humidity to not overheat. Down pillows generally sleep cooler than memory foam as there is air circulation between the down clusters.
Steelringin t1_izd6j6l wrote
Reply to BIFL suggestions: Lunchboxes - what material to get for work (mainly porridge rice, maybe eggs)? by Eurothrash
Glasslock is the only brand that I trust for this sort of work. There are other similar options but I haven't had as much success with other brands. Either the locking tabs break or the seals start failing. My Glasslocks though are probably 5ish years old now with zero issues. I have a set similar to these but I think you can individual containers or smaller sets.
https://www.amazon.ca/Glasslock-18-Piece-Assorted-Oven-Container/dp/B00LN810PM/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=T7CYUVUI69EP&keywords=glasslock&qid=1670478824&sprefix=glasslock%2Caps%2C255&sr=8-4