Images of items I have purchased (except trainers)

ChrisD. · 18 Aug 2021 at 21:53

firstborn said:
@ChrisD If I've found the correct website, they state payment up front by bank transfer only. Is that what you did?

Sorry, just seen this. I paid £650 or so up front and then £150 to the installer. Both via BACS.

R-evans · 19 Aug 2021 at 00:26

firstborn said:
New coffee thing...

Had the same one for a couple months, dialled in now and making great coffee.

Gagged one of these last week, works a lot better than the one supplied - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Espresso-D...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

firstborn · 19 Aug 2021 at 11:57

R-evans said:
Had the same one for a couple months, dialled in now and making great coffee.

Gagged one of these last week, works a lot better than the one supplied - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Espresso-Distribution-Coffee-Distributor-Leveler/dp/B07CPRBS8C/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3JRLNQAORUO1G&dchild=1&keywords=coffee+distributor&qid=1629328998&sprefix=Coffee+d,aps,207&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A2ZV376R17GAI&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFCTThPN1lOS1ZGTUImZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAwMTg2MTEzRDQ2Rlo1MDdBUFZJJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxNTI2OTExNlhDMk9SSFE5QUIzJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Any tips of where to start - I've yet to use it as been away from home?

Raymond Lin · 19 Aug 2021 at 12:02

R-evans said:
Had the same one for a couple months, dialled in now and making great coffee.

Gagged one of these last week, works a lot better than the one supplied - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Espresso-Distribution-Coffee-Distributor-Leveler/dp/B07CPRBS8C/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3JRLNQAORUO1G&dchild=1&keywords=coffee+distributor&qid=1629328998&sprefix=Coffee+d,aps,207&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A2ZV376R17GAI&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFCTThPN1lOS1ZGTUImZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAwMTg2MTEzRDQ2Rlo1MDdBUFZJJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxNTI2OTExNlhDMk9SSFE5QUIzJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

That's not a tamper, i take it that the machine comes with a tamper and not a distributor?

The distributor is just to even the ground, then you use a tamper to press it down. You COULD dial the distributor enough so it compacts it that way but it's not really ideal. I've done that accidentally a few times and forget to tamp.

beachBOYken · 19 Aug 2021 at 12:40

Maccapacca said:
Coffee pot thing and some ground coffee for the office.

Nice, can't beat these type of coffee machines, those fancy ones that do everything are great and all, but for ease of use and a decent cup of coffee this type are brilliant. We have a Krupps one that must be about 15yrs old now and is still going strong.

syke · 19 Aug 2021 at 13:03

the-evaluator said:
When we have to keep our cat in we use this stuff as it does an excellent job at keeping any smells at bay.

They're being optimistic saying it'll last 20-30 days though and the 'Professional Pet Love' tagline is somewhat questionable.

I've been using the 'Worlds Best Cat Litter' and just flush it whenever I go to the bathroom as normal, no smell and the bags last quite a while for me. Been fantastic for my BSH and her messes.

mrk · 19 Aug 2021 at 16:32

Needed a new travel case soAmazon dropped this off today, Tripp Holiday 6 Cabin.

And a trial of a new package product, walnut wood USB case, I think I'm gonna stick with this. Quality is great yet cheaper than my main supplier's version in pine wood.

khemist · 19 Aug 2021 at 17:36

3080 TUF.

dlockers · 19 Aug 2021 at 17:57

mrk said:
Needed a new travel case soAmazon dropped this off today, Tripp Holiday 6 Cabin.

And a trial of a new package product, walnut wood USB case, I think I'm gonna stick with this. Quality is great yet cheaper than my main supplier's version in pine wood.

Didn't fancy the Briggs and Riley?

Raymond Lin · 19 Aug 2021 at 19:03

My name is Raymond, I am addicted to Nendoriods.

mrk · 19 Aug 2021 at 19:15

dLockers said:
Didn't fancy the Briggs and Riley?

Sounds too fancy for me

Kei · 19 Aug 2021 at 21:34

Some pressure washer threaded adapters. M22/15-3/8 BSP-F and 3/8 BSP-M-1/4 BSP-F adapters needed to convert my MJJC snow foam lance over to 1/4" quick connect. I bought the lance with a karcher fitting as that's what I had at the time.

Assembled and fitted to my MTM stubby gun. Tested, no leaks found. (PTFE tape FTW)

Feek · 20 Aug 2021 at 09:58

robfosters said:
I’ve never had a blister from new shoes. I think people need to work on their shoe shopping technique.

I think the only footwear I've not had to break in has been trainers.

dLockers said:
Even the highest quality hand made shoes need to be worn in. Once worn in though they last a lifetime and should give you at least a handful of resoles.

This.

Ninco! said:
Magnum boots, whilst there is no doubt that they are solid, but they do look a bit paramilitary.

Exactly. I don't want to look like a walt.

Picked up my first blister but got it before it was too bad. I'd been wearing the Timberlands for a few days around the house and have walked around the block a couple of times. Then I decided to go a little further, walked to the shop across the road and then walked a bit further down the road and back. By the time I got home, I could feel my left heel was a bit tender so took them off straight away. There's just the making of a blister on my heel, not fully formed but the skin is that little bit soft so it's on the way.

The girl in the shop commented on the boots "Nice boots". I said "Thanks but I don't think they work well with the shorts". She said "No, it's a good look". She was wearing DMs so she knows a bit about boots

Today I have them back on again but with a blister plaster in place. I'll go for a walk at lunchtime, probably stay closer to home so if that nip comes back, I'll head straight back. It should be OK though, these compeed plasters are like magic.

Hunterlit · 20 Aug 2021 at 10:09

Can start my new build now

BigT · 20 Aug 2021 at 10:19

Feek said:
I think the only footwear I've not had to break in has been is trainers

Me too. Someone told me about this trick and it speeds up the process: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-...rubbing-pain-too-small-blisters-a8116536.html

edit: can confirm it works with men’s styles even though the article is about women’s shoes.

Maccy · 20 Aug 2021 at 10:47

Hunterlit said:
Can start my new build now

Choice of champions there

hughtrimble · 20 Aug 2021 at 10:59

Raymond Lin said:
The distributor is just to even the ground, then you use a tamper to press it down. You COULD dial the distributor enough so it compacts it that way but it's not really ideal. I've done that accidentally a few times and forget to tamp.

Not everyone tamps, depends on what you prefer.

Raymond Lin · 20 Aug 2021 at 11:07

hughtrimble said:
Not everyone tamps, depends on what you prefer.

Which is what I said.

You COULD dial the distributor enough so it compacts it that way

Feek · 20 Aug 2021 at 11:14

BigT said:
edit: can confirm it works with men’s styles even though the article is about women’s shoes.

I'll give it a try, thanks. I'll warm them up while I'm wearing them though because it takes five minutes to get 'em on and laced up and by that time, the'll have cooled down.

dirtychinchilla · 20 Aug 2021 at 11:32

Feek said:
I'll give it a try, thanks. I'll warm them up while I'm wearing them though because it takes five minutes to get 'em on and laced up and by that time, the'll have cooled down.

I love my lace up Docs but they do take a long time. You'll get better at it over time though. That's why I also bought ones without laces. Unfortunately, though, these are still not worn in after months of wear and it's really annoying.