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DEADB33F t1_ja99pw0 wrote

Reply to comment by omw_to_valhalla in Corona 17-DK Kerosene Heater. Older than me(1987) and wonderfully heats my garage every winter. by biggswiggins

I used to have one of these things... https://www.nationalheatershops.co.uk/p/thermobile-val-6-1-step-infrared-space-heater/

I bought it for 50 quid off of ebay as a faulty unit then fixed it up.

40kW/135k BTU and all via infra red rather than a forced air so would heat the entire workshop fairly evenly via IR rather than just heat the air.

But yeah, for any of these make sure you have good ventilation and preferably a CO alarm or two.

It was too much for my shop though (even on low). In the end I sold it for £700 and got one of those Chinese diesel heaters (Webasto knockoffs) which vent fumes outdoors instead. It doesn't get the place toasty like the big one did but is enough to take the edge off and costs 10x less to run.

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mkosmo t1_ja99opx wrote

Reply to comment by dzlux in Been in every car I’ve had since 1986. by 710dabner

We’re talking CB, where whips are almost exclusively used. It’s important to note context. When it comes to whips, 5/8λ works, but 1 λ does not.

If we were talking a service where dipoles were relevant, I wouldn’t have mentioned it.

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thehuxtonator t1_ja99m8u wrote

Reply to comment by bitchthatwaspromised in Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife

Usually for frying pans, if you look down the handle towards the pan you can see a screw inside.

Cross head (X) or flat (-).

Use a screwdriver of correct type and run it clockwise to tighten.

Le Cruset may cover - check their website for your location.

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dzlux t1_ja999k0 wrote

Reply to comment by mkosmo in Been in every car I’ve had since 1986. by 710dabner

“Antennas are generally full wave, or a precise fraction of a wave for the frequency.”

Wild. That sentence describes the concept behind any antenna length… and somehow you tried to correct it by picking one length and describing why it won’t work for a specific design?

This is a really negative approach to introduce concepts of antenna design limitations to the conversation.

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Spitinthacoola t1_ja985u2 wrote

Reply to Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife

I've got one of their enameled cast iron pots and I've baked bread in it nearly every single day for 5 years. Idk if it's BIFL but it's been getting work done for me with no signs of slowing down.

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lotr5693 t1_ja97bbn wrote

Reply to Corona 17-DK Kerosene Heater. Older than me(1987) and wonderfully heats my garage every winter. by biggswiggins

Nice! I like to keep a few kerosene heaters around Incase of power outages. I actually just restored this 1920s Perfection Firelight heater.

People will say these are dangerous and you shouldn't use them. As long as you follow basic safety precautions like having appropriate ventilation and a carbon monoxide detector you'll be fine. I would store the fuel somewhere else though.

Also, if you can find 1-K kerosene at a gas station, it's usually like half the price of that Kleen-Heat you're using.

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lellywest t1_ja965e9 wrote

Reply to crossbody wallets VS purse by Single-Log-1101

Baggallini! I have a 15 year old crossbody that is machine washable, etc. It is compact, the interior “wallet” style organizer keeps cards organized, it has a few zipper pockets that I appreciate, and it has been exceptionally durable.

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