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Discussion in 'General' started by Mr_Mistoffelees, 10 Aug 2023.

  1. Almightyrastus

    Almightyrastus On the jazz.

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    No, however I would rather be there just to make sure, we have had a few... "hiccups" with waste collection in the past with things being "too difficult" or not exactly in the right place.
     
  2. ElThomsono

    ElThomsono Multimodder

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    If you sort of fold / roll a mattress up you can tie a rope round it and it'll form a bulky sort of shape that will go in a hatchback.
     
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  3. mrlongbeard

    mrlongbeard Multimodder

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    Having Windows 11 forced onto my works laptop :wallbash: sod 'em that it's struggling and stalling out, I get paid the same at the end of the day.
     
  4. Spraduke

    Spraduke Lurker

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    My dad bought into their upcoming solar farm - I wonder if that means his "investment" has gone walkies? Always a risk with this type of thing but it feels like going bust for a well established business model could be avoided wtih reasonable management.

    Sounds fishy but could also just be over optimism on the part of Ripple mgmt and they've grown faster than they had cash flow to support.
     
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  5. IanW

    IanW Grumpy Old Git

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    Your dad should've received the same email. Here's the bit about the solar farm, which will hopefully reassure you both:-
    Ripple Energy itself was the management agent for the projects. We just need a new agent (some other co-op members are hoping Octopus come sniffing around)
     
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  6. DeadP1xels

    DeadP1xels Social distancing since 92

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    Initial reply from IONOS a few days ago along the lines of "We've opened an investigation"

    A reply from some "Senior Solutions Manager" today with "Hello, our investigation found that the sales representative did explain the product and its features. We're sorry it didn’t meet your expectations... As a gesture of goodwill we'd like to offer an early termination"

    Uhhh... but that's not my complaint though?. I agree the product was explained to me, hence why I signed up for it. What wasn't explained was the total cost, the 'promotional price,' and the fact that I was locked into paying £288 per year. :wallbash:
     
  7. bawjaws

    bawjaws Multimodder

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    Yep - I disposed of an old mattress not too long ago using this exact method (except not using a rope, I used a couple of those ratcheting straps instead).
     
  8. DeadP1xels

    DeadP1xels Social distancing since 92

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    I bonded the mirror acrylic to the front of the photobox today—no major dramas. I managed to get it on straight and flat, and it's looking pretty good.

    I also fitted the LED strip inside the ornate frame, which adds a nice bit of depth to the front. In the evening, it'll create a shiny "Come over here" effect from a distance.

    One problem I never considered is that the mirror is impossible to keep clean. I've tried various methods, but it either ends up smeary or just not quite right. To make matters worse, some teeny tiny bubbles have appeared on the mirror. They're not on the surface, so the only explanation I can think of is that the glue used for bonding has seeped through the backing. They're not a huge issue, but with the lights on? Yeah, you'd probably notice them.

    So it looks like the lights will have to stay off—unless I modify the light strip to reduce the USB voltage and find a balance. Another option could be diffusing the lights somehow to soften the effect. All in all, just a bit annoying. :rollingeyes:
     
  9. Andersen

    Andersen I'm fine. I'M FINE! *torches a dandelion*

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    One spot decided to start identifying as a problem... Hooray for dehiscence! Nothing severe, its the most common complication. I'm simply annoyed by it, half-wifey has to keep an eye on it and I need to be much more pedantic with personal hygiene as its a insanely high infection risk due to the area I got surgerised on
     
  10. veato

    veato I should be working

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    Where abouts in Notts are you? I have an estate - albeit not the biggest estate (Focus) - but maybe if it'll fold a bit.
     
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  11. Almightyrastus

    Almightyrastus On the jazz.

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    Thank you for the offer, very much appreciated, not easy to fit things like a 1 foot thick king-sized mattress in a 3 door Mini.....

    However, after having a bit of a poke around and also seeing that the council charge for a pick-up visit rather than per item and they will collect up to 6 things, I have gone and paid the £25 and gone "yup, that can go, and that, and this, and that thing over there too"... May as well take advantage of it all. So now there are 2 king-sized mattresses (been hanging onto one partly as getting rid of it was tricky and also that the cats love to sit on it as it is a nice high spot as it is standing up against a wall).

    Again thank you for the very kind offer, always nice to be reassured that not everyone on the internet are weirdos... (despite what our mums told us growing up...)

    Oh, and just because, I am in Bilborough, up near Strelley village, always been an NG8 boy.
     
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  12. Arboreal

    Arboreal Keeper of the Electric Currants

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    Up to 6 things collected for £25 sounds a reasonable service.
    Mattresses are challenging to deal with, the local tip now has a a separate area for furniture and mattresses, rather than just landfill. Still tricky to get them there when vans aren't allowed.
     
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  13. Byron C

    Byron C I was told there would be cheesecake…?

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    Had a Shark “Detect Pro” (IW1511UK) cordless vacuum cleaner from John Lewis a year ago, and not too long ago it decided to stop charging the battery. Couldn’t find a replacement charger or battery at a reasonable price, so got on to John Lewis warranty support (because 2 year warranty).

    One 15-minute phone call later and they’d offered a full refund. A 1-hour trip to John Lewis to drop it off yesterday and all is done. The gift card came through via email before I’d even got back in the car.

    So on the one hand, absolutely top-notch service from John Lewis. A full refund of exactly what I paid for it a year ago (minus delivery fees) is not what I was expecting, and it was super quick and easy to do. (Even if the car park for the Cardiff store is a bit of an arse! :hehe: )

    But on the other hand, I can’t help but feel like it perpetuates a culture of disposable appliances… The vacuum itself worked fine, and I’ve been very happy with its performance, it just wouldn’t run for more than a second or two because I can’t charge the battery. Tossing the whole thing away when it can be “repaired” is a very wasteful way to deal with a faulty appliance. I even said to the guy on the phone that I’d be happy with a replacement battery and charger.
     
  14. David

    David μoʍ ɼouმ qᴉq λon ƨbԍuq ϝʁλᴉuმ ϝo ʁԍɑq ϝμᴉƨ

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    It may be returned to the supplier as part of their refurb initiative.

    BTW, I just got a eBay alert for 30% off Shark products
     
  15. Byron C

    Byron C I was told there would be cheesecake…?

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    Yeah, they might do, I did consider that. But just replacing outright helps reinforce the idea in people’s minds that appliances are disposable4 once there’s an issue with something, it’s time to throw it out and get a new one.

    Maybe I’m reading too much into it :hehe:

    The heads-up is much appreciated, but the refund was in the form of a John Lewis voucher which won’t get me far on eBay :happy:.

    Besides, I’m leaning heavily towards the cordless Henry at the moment. The performance of our “old school” Henry has been absolutely spot on, and I really do prefer having a bag instead of filters that have to be carefully washed and eventually replaced.
     
  16. IanW

    IanW Grumpy Old Git

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    Just had an email about my new 3D printer (Elegoo Centauri Carbon - see "Latest Purchases").
    Apparently, I won't be getting it for another week (was due today) because HM Customs & Excise have taken a "random inspection" interest in the shipping container.
     
  17. veato

    veato I should be working

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    I'm NG5. Although I can't confirm or deny being an internet weirdo :grin:
     
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  18. Gareth Halfacree

    Gareth Halfacree WIIGII! Lover of bit-tech Administrator Super Moderator Moderator

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    Bought a Logitech keyboard and mouse set, which comes with a Unifying Receiver. I already have two other Unifying Receivers, one for a touchpad and one for a vertical mouse. I dunno where the touchpad one is, 'cos I paired both to the one that came with the mouse. You can do that! That's what "unifying" means! It's great!

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    Yup. The keyboard and mouse aren't supported on the old Unifying Receiver. Okay, fair enough, maybe it's been updated, I'll just swap to the one it came with. NOPE! The new "Unifying Receiver" is neither forwards nor backwards compatible. I need one Unifying Receiver for my old devices, and a different Unifying Receiver for the new ones.

    Logitech... we need to talk about the definition of the word "unifying."

    EDIT:
    Turns out the new keyboard and mouse do not come with a Unifying Receiver. They come with a Nano Receiver, which is absolutely identical to my Unifying Receiver except it doesn't... unify. Nor can the keyboard or mouse be used *with* a Unifying Receiver.

    So, if you buy a Logitech wireless something in this, the Year of Our Lord 2025, you will receive either: a Nano Receiver, an identical but incompatible Unifying Receiver, or a still-yet-also-incompatible Bolt Receiver, which is at least identified by being printed with a yellow symbol.

    Amaze!
     
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  19. Mr_Mistoffelees

    Mr_Mistoffelees The Bit-Tech Cat. New Improved Version.

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    I'm disappointed, I looked at the Amazon Spring Sale, there are no springs in the sale...
     
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  20. Pete J

    Pete J Employed scum

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    I'm stealing this.
     

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