Botzo

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[–] Botzo@lemmy.world 2 points 20 hours ago

I charge both my ridiculous Lightning and PHEV Volvo this way.

But I'm on track for only about 3500 miles for the year (10 months in) on the lightning.

[–] Botzo@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I riffed on this kind of concept for a cocktail I just call "brunch."

  • 3oz cocchi americano
  • 1.5oz grapefruit juice
  • ⅓oz (splash) each gin, campari, Aperol
  • Top with tonic or soda as you please (fevertree light tonic for me too)
[–] Botzo@lemmy.world 10 points 4 days ago

We have a softener and a "commercial" reverse osmosis unit with a built-in diaphragm pump and a 14 gallon pressure tank. We have been doing yearly changes on the filters. Household of 3 though.

The softener is a puronics brand, the RO unit is Ecosoft RObust 1500.

Not needing to tackle hard water stains and build up every 2 weeks made it worth it, but it was a significant investment (plus we ran RO lines from the garage/tank to the kitchen).

And with the pump set to 60psi, I can have infinite carbonated water without another expensive setup.

[–] Botzo@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago

Yes they do. Often to a greater extent too via 1-pedal mode available in many BEVs. Claims are as high as 30% more range (seems a bit far fetched).

[–] Botzo@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (3 children)

I like the way you think, but it's not quite realistic. This 4c charge means 4x the battery capacity (45kwh) in an hour as a charge rate. If my whiskey addled math pencils out, that's something like a 480v at ~100A DC (if we're using the usual 120V multiplier), so, not your average generator. Not exactly a Chevy Volt kind of situation.

But it's approaching something you can charge in a "gas station like stop" with reasonable range.

[–] Botzo@lemmy.world 5 points 6 days ago

These prevention programs have found that with a payment of several thousand dollars, aid organizations can head off someone’s homelessness.

I guess if calling it a "new strategy" is what someone needs to cosign, then great. But these programs have existed for a long time. The funding source is likely the only thing that is different.

[–] Botzo@lemmy.world 33 points 1 week ago

Can't forget the time Jesus Chrysler was tempted by the DeVille in the desert.

[–] Botzo@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago
[–] Botzo@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

I had an '83 CB1000c for several years. You know, the one with a high/low sub transmission for 10 gear ratios.

I still want a cbx1000 6cyl.

[–] Botzo@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (2 children)

It has been a minute since I've seen a CBX550F.

Love the weird Japanese engineering of those 80s CBs.

[–] Botzo@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

We have the same pair in the same colors (bought maybe 12 years ago).

[–] Botzo@lemmy.world 30 points 1 week ago

Gotta pad that balance sheet with losses. Can't be paying taxes if you can write off speculative ventures that just might ~~pay off~~ fund other misadventures.

 

Replaced the main seal on the espresso machine for the second time. Seems we reliably get about 3 years out of a seal (machine used 4-6 times per day for 2 people).

 

I took the toaster apart and cleaned the contacts for the lever that signal the hold down while toasting. Now we don't have to stand there and hold it (that was 3 morning routines slightly out of order).

I had to buy a set of special bits because someone decided they needed to use security torx bolts in the corners hidden under the feet. This was of course in addition to the 14 regular old #2 Phillips screws. But it's always nice to have a reason to get new tools.

In other news, the clean signal started flashing on on the espresso machine today, so I have another little project for tomorrow too.

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/36443873

Time table (local time, CEST):

  • 08:30 – 10:00 Qualifying
  • 11:00 – 11:40 Grid formation
  • 11:40 – 12:00 Formation lap (yes, 20 minutes!)
  • 12:00 – 16:00 Race (4 hours)

English language stream starts 11:15, so after qualifying. German stream has the whole day.

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/36443873

Time table (local time, CEST):

  • 08:30 – 10:00 Qualifying
  • 11:00 – 11:40 Grid formation
  • 11:40 – 12:00 Formation lap (yes, 20 minutes!)
  • 12:00 – 16:00 Race (4 hours)

English language stream starts 11:15, so after qualifying. German stream has the whole day.

 
 

I don't really have anyone else to shout at about this, but it's an amazing way to host services in rootless containers entirely in user space using systemd (systemctl --user).

https://docs.podman.io/en/latest/markdown/podman-systemd.unit.5.html

 

Anyone else spending their weekend with the Sonoma action?

I've been jumping between the feeds for all the races/qualifying today. The Toyota GR Cup was particularly fun to watch. The new McLaren series seems like it could shape up pretty well too!

FWIW: https://youtube.com/@gtworld

 

Got the uppers painted and installed.

Time to find some MDF for the face frame, drawer fronts, and shelves. Which reminds me, I need a router bit for the integrated drawer pulls she wants.

 

My first project is really coming together!

Built a set of drawers cabinets to my wife's specs for the closet. Still have uppers, face frame and overlay fronts to do, but the garage was too full to keep going.

4ft (122cm) tall bank of drawers with full extension soft close undermount slides. 88in.(222cm) wide.

Feel free to make fun of the 2x4 toe kick! Rest assured I've learned my lesson.

All cuts made with my portable DeWalt table saw after breaking down sheets with my Ryobi circular saw and a harbor freight clamp as an edge guide.

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