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apexncgeek t1_jbtbj5r wrote
Reply to Keep or retire our trusty old furnace by kvsmothra
Tank for now. I've had heat pumps in 2 houses, I can't stand them.
openhopes t1_jbtbfmz wrote
Reply to comment by Character-Fondant-26 in A true BIFL jacket, the Stevenson Jacket made by Boathouse. I’ve had mine for over 15 years, rowed multiple seasons in it, wore it shoveling snow, commuting in NYC, and hiking. A waterproof 3 season jacket you can still purchase. by ripgoodhomer
Boiler Up!
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Sweetlantern t1_jbtapah wrote
Reply to comment by duck-and-quack in I got this pot from my ( now passed) aunt, she got it when she married in early 50's ! by duck-and-quack
Thank you for the response. I’m going to attempt making this sauce soon. I’ll try and remember to let you know how it turns out. Mille grazie!
RJFerret t1_jbt9jzv wrote
Reply to Keep or retire our trusty old furnace by kvsmothra
If oil/maintenance is not horribly expensive where you are, tank replace only.
I switched to gas a few years ago to reduce maintenance and fuel cost but already had gas line.
Electric heat pumps are improving and starting to include resistive heat for colder conditions. I'd not invest in them now necessarily, but in a few years.
If you are planning on doing solar at some point, then.
tomveiltomveil t1_jbt8ndw wrote
Reply to Keep or retire our trusty old furnace by kvsmothra
I work in the gas industry. Whenever you switch, don't switch from oil to gas; switch from oil to electric. The electric models are superior now -- more powerful, easier to maintain, and of course WAY less indoor air pollution.
bigkinggorilla t1_jbt6nna wrote
Reply to comment by Sir-Nicholas in A true BIFL jacket, the Stevenson Jacket made by Boathouse. I’ve had mine for over 15 years, rowed multiple seasons in it, wore it shoveling snow, commuting in NYC, and hiking. A waterproof 3 season jacket you can still purchase. by ripgoodhomer
Seeing that other people are talking about it being for rowing, I’m guessing that’s to keep your low back covered all the time. If it was the normal length it would ride up every time you reach forward.
You don’t want it to be longer in front for… actually I don’t know why. Style? But the back part makes functional sense.
The13ananaMan t1_jbt675w wrote
Reply to comment by Character-Fondant-26 in A true BIFL jacket, the Stevenson Jacket made by Boathouse. I’ve had mine for over 15 years, rowed multiple seasons in it, wore it shoveling snow, commuting in NYC, and hiking. A waterproof 3 season jacket you can still purchase. by ripgoodhomer
Upvote for the boilers 🚂
kvsmothra OP t1_jbt62po wrote
Reply to comment by Jumper_Connect in Keep or retire our trusty old furnace by kvsmothra
Yeah, sorry, that is what I meant. We have to upgrade to a 200 amp service.
Prisoner-655321 t1_jbt602y wrote
Reply to comment by Character-Fondant-26 in A true BIFL jacket, the Stevenson Jacket made by Boathouse. I’ve had mine for over 15 years, rowed multiple seasons in it, wore it shoveling snow, commuting in NYC, and hiking. A waterproof 3 season jacket you can still purchase. by ripgoodhomer
Ya, it costs over $300 currently. It is nice, but that’s a lot of money. But I guess you get what you pay for.
j-random t1_jbt5vyb wrote
Reply to Keep or retire our trusty old furnace by kvsmothra
I'd just get a new tank. Your oil company should be able to help with getting the fuel out of your existing tank. IME, oil burners are seriously BIFL. You need a new injector every few years, but that's basically it. I had one in the 90s that was 40 years old when I got it, never gave me any trouble.
Jumper_Connect t1_jbt5v7x wrote
Reply to Keep or retire our trusty old furnace by kvsmothra
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/02/22/climate/heat-pumps-extreme-cold.html
Also, I assume you meant “upgrade your electrical panel” for a heat pump. If you just had to run a new circuit, that would be much easier and cheaper.
spambearpig t1_jbt5tq4 wrote
Reply to Keep or retire our trusty old furnace by kvsmothra
The future has a lot more heat pumps and a lot fewer gas and oil burners.
So you could just make the decision for the next 50 years and go heat pump in the most BIFL way you can. Maybe you have reason to expect the best heat pump options are a few years away and want to keep the oil going a bit longer.
But I expect your future is heat pump, seems like a good time to plan for that transition.
ShittyTuna t1_jbt10cs wrote
Reply to Solution to carrying keys by Commercial-Pie-6526
I’ve been using a titanium Quiet Carry key organizer for several years. There are various models depending on the size needed and whether you also want a multi tool or knife in the mix. They also have a pocket clip which was something I was specifically looking for.
Andtom33 t1_jbszp6i wrote
Sir-Nicholas t1_jbsy3ok wrote
Reply to A true BIFL jacket, the Stevenson Jacket made by Boathouse. I’ve had mine for over 15 years, rowed multiple seasons in it, wore it shoveling snow, commuting in NYC, and hiking. A waterproof 3 season jacket you can still purchase. by ripgoodhomer
I like it but hate how it’s like 4 inches longer on the back. It’s not like that in the first pic though, does it tie up or something?
peglar t1_jbsv2ji wrote
Reply to A true BIFL jacket, the Stevenson Jacket made by Boathouse. I’ve had mine for over 15 years, rowed multiple seasons in it, wore it shoveling snow, commuting in NYC, and hiking. A waterproof 3 season jacket you can still purchase. by ripgoodhomer
I work in athletics. Most of our teams are issued Boathouse. We have jackets from 2005 that are just starting to be cycled out. Those are quality products.
Useful-Refuse-1703 t1_jbsubi0 wrote
Reply to Inspired by the other Jansport - this bookbag survived 2 years of high school, 4 years of college, and so far 3 years of medical school plus countless flights by dead57ud3n7
my jansport got a hole in the bottom and i think the zipper broke? ive been using a dickies for about 2 years now and it's still goin strong, although the zipper did break but i think that's fixable
docmagoo2 t1_jbsnml5 wrote
Reply to A true BIFL jacket, the Stevenson Jacket made by Boathouse. I’ve had mine for over 15 years, rowed multiple seasons in it, wore it shoveling snow, commuting in NYC, and hiking. A waterproof 3 season jacket you can still purchase. by ripgoodhomer
Not sure if you use the term in the states but in the U.K. that’s a cagoule. Much loved by the Gallagher brothers and the charlatans
fuck_off_ireland t1_jbsguro wrote
Reply to comment by ride_whenever in A true BIFL jacket, the Stevenson Jacket made by Boathouse. I’ve had mine for over 15 years, rowed multiple seasons in it, wore it shoveling snow, commuting in NYC, and hiking. A waterproof 3 season jacket you can still purchase. by ripgoodhomer
Well I'd listen to them over me, if I were you
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sankthefailboat t1_jbsc5ng wrote
Reply to comment by faeprincee in what should I NOT put in the dishwasher? by NoPressureLife
I have one of those big standard apartment dishwashers with the utensil basket with 6 little sections. Got annoyed with exactly that, went to the hardware store, found some ~2mm metal screen, cut it to the size of one of the sections, and problem solved.
the_other_50_percent t1_jbsbjwk wrote
Reply to comment by Fiyanggu in I got this pot from my ( now passed) aunt, she got it when she married in early 50's ! by duck-and-quack
You’d call a single (as in one) woman “guy”? I don’t think so. “You’re a nice guy” is not gender-neutral.
It’s OK to admit unconscious biases, like assuming a random redditor is male. We all have unconscious biases. What matters is the choice to recognize them and try to lessen their effect; or to deny it and make ridiculous claims to the person who notices it.
intelligentplatonic t1_jbs9plo wrote
Reply to I got this pot from my ( now passed) aunt, she got it when she married in early 50's ! by duck-and-quack
Everything but a spit-roasted pig with an apple in its mouth.
ConfusedNegi t1_jbtc074 wrote
Reply to Is Vibram sole BIFL? by Apollo144
Soles are consumable...