Search results

There is a huge resurgance in the "Vintage" audio world. This is due mainly to nostalgia and the fact that all the kids that drooled over those big flagship receivers now are at a point in life where they have enough money to own one, no matter the cost! But I chuckle that they are just...

All my soap scum issues when away when I eliminated bar soap from the house. Even a detergent bar like Zest left some film. In the shower I use a shampoo conditioner as my only bodywash. Only one product to buy this way and if its safe on my head it is on the rest of me too. I get it in bulk...

This has been an issue here in Minneapolis for a while now. It follows on the early copper thefts that were popular a decade ago. There was a law passed that anyone bringing copper in for scrap has to provide a photo ID that they record. That along with the decreased copper value has largely...

His video was a little long but for the most part he hit all the high points. I have long been advising my friends that a small amount of detergent should be added to the first wash if one is using a pack in the main wash dispenser. It just makes sense to not waste that cycle by turning it into...

When measuring the oven temp with a thermocouple be sure that infrared radiation isn't skewing your readings. I have data logged temperature curves on my oven and initially I was seeing huge 30+ Deg F swings which I thought seemed excessive. I formed a tubular shield from aluminum foil about 2"...

WWV As an amateur radio operator I have had long history with WWV. In the pre-internet days it was how I always set my clocks for timing. Some exchanges are timed to within seconds and tracking amateur satellites needed a good time standard also. WWV is also used as a common frequency standard...

My phone, computers and WWVB synced clocks all agree with WWV(WWVH) shortwave to well within a second.

Ralph, I've just read a few too many posts where unless there is an agitator involved and each garment is rinsed in a swimming pool then its not clean. Many of said posts are made by folks that would never consider trying (and learning how to use) something different. Sorry you missed my point

This should be a fun thread based on personal opinion vs actual evidence

Wow these look awesome. Great scanning as always Robert and thanks to Ben for the share!

I've used one of the machines shown in your first photo a few times at a local laundromat. I was pretty impressed with the machine overall. The simplicity of a hard mount machine is pretty awesome. I have to admit the idea of drilling holes in my basement floor came to mind after a few times...

I have long been a fan of The History Guy on YouTube. Here is a new video released today I found interesting.

Why would someone want a fully mechanical machine?? To give up the advantages that modern electronics can bring would be ridiculous. Doing it mechanically would certainly, cost more, have far less flexibility and likely be less reliable. But I suppose there are those that have an irrational...

Extraction force varies with the square of the RPM making spin speed more critical than the spin basket radius. Of course relative extraction will depend on time at speed and maybe basket design etc. Online calculator to punch numbers in for reference...

I find my LED lamps easily distinguisable from incandescent bulbs. They look FAR better!! Better color temperture and color rendering, no more dingy looking lighting. Basing the look of indoor lighting on ultra high effiency roadway lighting is deeply flawed, but I suppose it could be used to...

Never had any issues with Amazon since I blocked their URL's from all my web browsers

I bought a bag and used it once. I think it is good to switch to different detergents frequently as they work better on different soils, but I'm not sure this removes anything a good detergent would miss.

One point to remember with Carbon Monoxide is the effects are CUMULATIVE. Yes low percentage short term exposure is harmless, but constant exposure could be a problem. CO will latch into the receptors in the hemoglobin that carry oxygen and this effectively renders it worthless until the...

Gas problem getting worse Not sure it has changed a lot recently, but there was an awful turn for the worse as soon as they mixed Ethanol with the gas. It isn't really a problem in frequently run engines where the fuel doesn't age but infrequently run engines have horrible luck. From what I...

The modern day mantra If ya can't build it to last, build it with gimmicks.