Images of items I have purchased (except trainers [no feet pics])

[Deleted User 298457]

That's not how this works.

You use that one, then realise energy monitoring is worthwhile, so buy that one and then move this elsewhere. Then realise everything should be connected and end up like @aVdub

Haha yeah admittedly, I got on the smart plug bandwagon early and have swapped a few now for P110s. Only 3 in total though I think

 

[mrk]

 

[Mekrel]

On the topic of these smart plugs, am I expecting miracles to want a standard socket faceplate that incorporates smart technology?

It doesn't seem like there's anything on the market with matter integration, USB-C with .c 30W output? Ignoring any random Chinese brand on Amazon.

 

[aVdub]

That's not how this works.

You use that one, then realise energy monitoring is worthwhile, so buy that one and then move this elsewhere. Then realise everything should be connected and end up like @aVdub

I got an alert from my Tapo monitor that you had tagged me in this post

Energy monitoring on a plug is fine if you enjoy charts and cannot understand how things use electricity.

Spreadsheet #1 - My kettle draws more than my desk led lamp
Spreadsheet #2 - My electric oven draws more than my electric toothbrush

 

[Martynt74]

On the topic of these smart plugs, am I expecting miracles to want a standard socket faceplate that incorporates smart technology?

It doesn't seem like there's anything on the market with matter integration, USB-C with .c 30W output? Ignoring any random Chinese brand on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BG-Electrical-Socket-Compatible-Moulded/dp/B07VC1GWV9

Granted no USB sockets, but does the rest.

 

[aVdub]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BG-Electrical-Socket-Compatible-Moulded/dp/B07VC1GWV9

Granted no USB sockets, but does the rest.

I've been using that one for a while now, good brand, only likes 2.4ghz and apart from a couple of wobbles, it has been fine.

 

[Martynt74]

I've been using that one for a while now, good brand, only like 2.4ghz and apart from a couple of wobbles, it has been fine.

Yeah i had one back in the UK and it always seemed alright.

 

[aVdub]

Yeah i had one back in the UK and it always seemed alright.

It helped in an area where smart plugs would have the potential to catch passers by legs.

 

[dymetrie]

Before you open it, see if you want the P110 that has energy monitoring. Really useful little thing to monitor anything you are interested in (I use it to track my tumble dryer, split AC, Plex server).

That's not how this works.

You use that one, then realise energy monitoring is worthwhile, so buy that one and then move this elsewhere. Then realise everything should be connected and end up like @aVdub

Haha yeah admittedly, I got on the smart plug bandwagon early and have swapped a few now for P110s. Only 3 in total though I think

So I set up the first one and SWMBO made us drive to Asda to expand the selection

 

[Deleted User 298457]

So I set up the first one and SWMBO made us drive to Asda to expand the selection

Very good- now start a Home Assistant project and they integrate perfectly

(£9.99 plug now costing you £50....£500.....£1500 lol).

 

[Deleted User 298457]

Bought a peloton from marketplace. Nobody told me they were so heavy - this may be a one way trip as it's stuck in the boot of my car

 

[deardevildude]

Brung.

Bringed

 

[Martynt74]

Bought a peloton from marketplace. Nobody told me they were so heavy - this may be a one way trip as it's stuck in the boot of my car

This the one with the broken screen?

Yeah, around 60kg aren't they? I've bought something similar to be delivered Monday and i'm concerned about moving from house to house!

 

[Itchytrigg]

Joined the ultra wide club at last



Ignore the mess, setups temp whilst I wait for a new monitor arm to arrive

 

[Deleted User 298457]

This the one with the broken screen?

Yeah, around 60kg aren't they? I've bought something similar to be delivered Monday and i'm concerned about moving from house to house!

It's one with a broken screen but a different one. They actually gave me the mat and shoes etc lol. I've just learnt for zwift you need smart pedals or a device I'm not sure is available in the UK. Need to do my research!

 

[China Man]

Bought a peloton from marketplace. Nobody told me they were so heavy - this may be a one way trip as it's stuck in the boot of my car

I had the Peloton bike for 223 weeks, I know the weeks because that is how long my week streak is I was 117kg when I started and now stable at 97kg, still eat anything and everything

I bought a office chair to replace my daughter's gaming chair which is falling apart

 

[Martynt74]

Curious how you find the chair. Given you usually buy cheaper Chinese stuff. I don’t use one much as stand at my desk a lot but sometimes a chair would be nice.

 

[Martynt74]

It's one with a broken screen but a different one. They actually gave me the mat and shoes etc lol. I've just learnt for zwift you need smart pedals or a device I'm not sure is available in the UK. Need to do my research!

Whilst not ideal. A cheap cadence sensor would get you onto Zwift. Just wouldn’t control the peloton for hills/speed etc

 

[Deleted User 298457]

Whilst not ideal. A cheap cadence sensor would get you onto Zwift. Just wouldn’t control the peloton for hills/speed etc

Legend - I had read this and forgotten it. I'm not even sure what model of peloton I have, but maybe starting with a cadence sensor and evolving to pedals or the dpc could be a plan. Thank you!

 

[Martynt74]

Yeah. My suggestion would be AliExpress. Magene do one for about a fiver delivered.

I’ve got two here but probably cost me more to buy an envelope and post you one than Ali express would charge!