nowwhatnapster

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[–] nowwhatnapster 3 points 1 week ago

Every Tesla has an emergency mechanical door handle. On some models, the rear passenger doors do not.

[–] nowwhatnapster 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Nice to see CT at the front lines of progress.

 

Massachusetts and Connecticut are the first two states in the US to ban the use of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” in protective gear worn by firefighters.

Turnout gear, including jackets, pants, boots, gloves and other protective equipment that firefighters wear is treated heavily with PFAS that makes it resistant to water and heat, and helps the textiles breathe.

But the protection comes at a steep cost: the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) estimates cancer from turnout gear accounted for 66% of firefighter deaths from 2002 to 2019.

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[–] nowwhatnapster 1 points 4 months ago

I appreciate folks trying to post content to this otherwise dormant community but please keep articles and discussions focused. There are plenty of communities that discuss politics already.

[–] nowwhatnapster 1 points 4 months ago

I appreciate folks trying to post content to this otherwise dormant community but please keep articles and discussions focused. There are plenty of communities that discuss politics already.

[–] nowwhatnapster 1 points 4 months ago

I appreciate folks trying to post content to this otherwise dormant community but please keep articles and discussions focused. There are plenty of communities that discuss politics already.

[–] nowwhatnapster 4 points 5 months ago

Say 'Climate Crisis'

[–] nowwhatnapster 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Not a second hand owner here but I can speak to buying and ownership from the other perspective. 2018 Tesla model 3 lr rwd. Buying process was straightforward, place order online, fill out forms online, bring required papers and checks to pickup, leave with vehicle. I did have some paint chips/scratches from shipping which I raised as an issue to the delivery manager. They put me in a loaner while car was out for repair at body shop. Content with repairs no cost to me.

Looking forward, the past 5.5 years of ownerships have been pretty smooth. No major issues. Some buggy software back in 2018/2019, when they were making tons of new features and updates. It's now pretty stable/mature. All of which were OTA updates. The only physical recall I had was the cable for the backup camera can rub and wear through. So they replaced the harness there during one of my other visits at no charge.

Bring in twice a year for winter/summer tire swap and brake lube. Have had lower control arms go under warranty and a crack in a control rod out of warranty.

Service centers were hit or miss in terms of smoothness. They seem to have gotten better with my more recent experiences.

One of the three 16amp onboard charges has failed. Technically in warranty, but I didn't address it for over a year due to other factors, which is on me. So I've just been riding it out with 32amp charging instead of 48. Still plenty fast for home charging and I don't really see the value in replacing it right now. This doesn't affect supercharging (fastdc charging).

As for software, I did get the FSD package when it was $5k. And got the retrofit 3.0 hardware upgrade (no cost). It's great on highway and I use it pretty regularly. City streets, which is in beta, has been pretty janky but has shown continued improvement. It's not quite smooth enough for passengers imo, but it does some impressive maneuvers at times. I expect some further refinement in here, but I don't expect it to ever achieve what the name it was marketed under. I wouldn't pay much more than $5k for its current capabilities.

My biggest gripe with the car honestly is the auto wipers can be pretty sub par due to their vision based system. Have to use manual mode somewhat often.

No significant battery degradation at 55k mi. Get about 305 on charge. Was 310new and they technically bumped it to 325 sometime afterwards. It's charge as high as 317, but I road trip fairly infrequently to have many data points here.

TLDR, I'd buy another Tesla, but I'd also shop around in 15 yr when I expect to be in the market again.

[–] nowwhatnapster 1 points 5 months ago

Agreed, especially for gaming PC. On laptops and generic PC I think there could be a bigger swing, but also you'd need a USB port capable of pushing 30w which is not a standard feature by any means in a PC/laptop.

[–] nowwhatnapster 3 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Counter point. Most computer power supplies have a curve to their charging efficiency (somewhere north of 50% load). If your PC is substantially below the peak of that curve, then adding load (the phone) could raise the PSU's efficiency say from 80 to 85% (I'm making up numbers) which would affect the overall efficiency of the entire PC's load.

I think your answer is still probably correct, but it's an interesting nuance to think about.

Side notes: Some PSU's use gallium, e.g., Corsair ax1600i, though by and large most do not. Also if your in the EU then your working with 220/240v PSU's which adds more efficiency, but that would apply to the phone charger as well.

[–] nowwhatnapster 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

[email protected] is at least partly right, it's an Ethan Allen table from the 80's. Link to below shows what it looks like with all it's parts. This website also lists it as pine.

The internet wasn't really a thing back then so it's unlikely we'll find much more unless there is a digitized catalog posted somewhere.

https://www.chairish.com/product/13353256/ethan-allen-old-tavern-dining-table-extending-to-96-vintage-1980s

Another link where you can see the markings which match your photos. https://www.auctionninja.com/sistersincharge/product/ethan-allen-old-tavern-solid-wood-dining-table-with-5-wooden-dining-chairs-2-leafs-table-pads-included-78941.html

[–] nowwhatnapster 12 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Now do it with container ships

[–] nowwhatnapster 9 points 6 months ago

They also consume more power than single door fridges due to additional seals and breaks in insulation.

 

Magnitude 4.8 and 4.0 in NJ today. Looks to be near a record for size and proximity to CT based on usgs.gov. Only thing I could find bigger/closer was dated from 1884.

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Welcome to c/madeinusa! (self.madeinusa)
submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by nowwhatnapster to c/madeinusa
 

madeinusa is a community for finding and sharing hard to find products that are made in the USA.

Trying to buy local or find a product made in the USA?

Search first to see if the questions been answered already. If not, then start a new post.

Be specific when possible.

Example of a good post title: "Help me find 100% cotton jeans made in the USA"

Recently acquired or found a manufacturer of made in USA products?

Post it here, but do not solicit or spam links. A single post about a specific manufacturer is sufficient.

 

Polling the community here. Please share your experience with pet insurance providers in the USA. The good, the bad and the in-between. If not from the USA, please list the country.

Do they accept older cats? Recently adopted cats from a shelter? Preexisting conditions? How much is the premium? Etc.

 

Recently, the Department found that MOHELA failed to meet its basic obligation by failing to send billing statements on time to 2.5 million borrowers – some within only seven days of their payment date - and over 800,000 borrowers being delinquent on their loans as a result. In response to identifying this error, the Department is withholding $7.2 million in payment to MOHELA for October, and has directed MOHELA to place all affected borrowers in forbearance until the issue is resolved. Any months these borrowers are in forbearance will count as credit towards loan forgiveness through Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Income Driven Repayment plans.

 

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by nowwhatnapster to c/health
 

Hi c/health. I setup a new community called [email protected] A community to discuss solid organ transplants. And a sister community at [email protected] You don't need a transplant to join.

If you want more kidney specific discussions, see these related communities: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

 

Posting this wild police chase in downtown Stamford the other day.

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ffxi - LemmyWorld (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago by nowwhatnapster to c/ff11
 

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