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oznik replied to Unrvl on Minleaf ZX7-250 Mini Welding Machine US$43.99 (~ A$62.71) Delivered @ Banggood
I might trip the breaker like this guy experienced: https://youtu.be/uKWD97TVbHg?t=288 Once you reset the breaker it should be OK as the...
21/07/2020 - 21:15
oznik replied to edrift on Minleaf ZX7-250 Mini Welding Machine US$43.99 (~ A$62.71) Delivered @ Banggood
cheers, appreciate the info.
21/07/2020 - 21:13
oznik replied to edrift on Minleaf ZX7-250 Mini Welding Machine US$43.99 (~ A$62.71) Delivered @ Banggood
Do you know offhand what type of batteries those cheapo ebay ones take? Are they something exotic or easy to find? Thanks.
21/07/2020 - 20:55
oznik commented on Minleaf ZX7-250 Mini Welding Machine US$43.99 (~ A$62.71) Delivered @ Banggood
Ordered one. About to order these as the welder doesn't have inrush current limiting for the main capacitor which will wear it out...
21/07/2020 - 20:00
oznik commented on Denshine Double-Edge Safety Razor $14.99 Delivered @ Amazingmall Amazon AU
I picked up one of those on aliexpress for under four bucks. Actually quite good as long as you don't go more that a few days between shaves
19/07/2020 - 18:04
oznik replied to keejoonc on Breville Duo-Temp Pro - BES810BSS $299 Pick up or + Delivery @ Big W
I have a sunbeam 6910 that's still going after 12 years. I had to replace the pump as it was surging, but guess what, its the same ulka...
10/07/2020 - 13:58
oznik replied to harro112 on Breville Duo-Temp Pro - BES810BSS $299 Pick up or + Delivery @ Big W
These are microprocessor controlled too using a temp probe rather than a bimetallic thermostat, the lack of thermal mass requires...
10/07/2020 - 03:04
oznik replied to justtoreply on Samsung 8.5kg Addwash Front Load Washing Machine WW85K54E0UW $721 Delivered @ Winning Appliances
Pretty much all washers have aluminum spider and stainless drum. Most broken spiders are caused by doing cold washes all the time and using...
30/06/2020 - 10:56
oznik replied to OzDJ_ on 10% off MATOW 53mm Coffee Distributor & Tamper, Dual Head Coffee Leveler $58.48 Shipped @ MATOW via Amazon Au
Out of interest, I cant find anything when searching for the listed patent number on the OCD website (M550602)
15/06/2020 - 16:32
oznik replied to OzDJ_ on 10% off MATOW 53mm Coffee Distributor & Tamper, Dual Head Coffee Leveler $58.48 Shipped @ MATOW via Amazon Au
oh the trailing "l" got removed. Yeah a generic OCD clone - i must confess I bought that one to see what the fuss was all about.
15/06/2020 - 16:26
oznik replied to carleast on 10% off MATOW 53mm Coffee Distributor & Tamper, Dual Head Coffee Leveler $58.48 Shipped @ MATOW via Amazon Au
The OCD is designed for commercial coffee machines, not dicky consumer ones with small portafilters.
15/06/2020 - 16:25
oznik replied to OzDJ_ on 10% off MATOW 53mm Coffee Distributor & Tamper, Dual Head Coffee Leveler $58.48 Shipped @ MATOW via Amazon Au
An overpriced one at that: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32792237141.htm
15/06/2020 - 16:09
oznik replied to AliKay on 10% off MATOW 53mm Coffee Distributor & Tamper, Dual Head Coffee Leveler $58.48 Shipped @ MATOW via Amazon Au
+1 on this, once the top of the puck is smoothed out there isn't any need to tamp. Also recommend getting some scales, I got the ones below...
15/06/2020 - 16:08
oznik replied to Scrooge McDuck on Kogan RGB Mechanical Keyboard $29.99 + Delivery (Red/Brown/Blue Switches) @ Kogan
counterpoint, my model M has 1988 birth certificate
13/06/2020 - 17:07
oznik replied to Jhonka on Gaggia New Classic Coffee Machine $639 Delivered (RRP $899) @ Appliances Online
aliexpress has them sub 20$ if you dont mind waiting 2+ months for them to arrive
11/06/2020 - 11:02
oznik replied to autolux on Mistral Smart Plug $15 (Was $19) @ Australia Post
I just use a http link to turn it off and on, but it does mqtt and there is homebridge which can make it work with apple homekit, but i...
09/06/2020 - 18:57
oznik replied to OpayuOnam on Mechpro Wiper Blades $2 (Free C&C or +Delivery $9.90) @ Repco
Yeah I used to drive it to work daily but always parked in underground parking so I guess it was never exposed too often to peak sun. I...
09/06/2020 - 13:26
oznik replied to OpayuOnam on Mechpro Wiper Blades $2 (Free C&C or +Delivery $9.90) @ Repco
My car is now 20 years old and the original wipers are still fine. I think having the car garaged all its life makes the biggest...
09/06/2020 - 13:22
oznik replied to Jenny Death on Bendix Brake / Parts Cleaner and Degreaser - 400g 3 for $10 (Normally $15.49 Per Can) + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Supercheap Auto
Its good stuff, I got some last time this deal was on. Have used it to refurb a derailleur pivot that was gunked up, when sprayed on the...
08/06/2020 - 19:19
oznik commented on Mistral Smart Plug $15 (Was $19) @ Australia Post
Look to be Tuya white labeled devices. Can flash to tasmota without opening the device it seems:...
07/06/2020 - 14:54
oznik commented on NZ Campervans from $29 a Day [until Oct 31st], $1 Deposit @ MightyCampers
Is this just a way for them to get some cash flow? Would be worried they go bust and you lose your money.
26/05/2020 - 13:02
oznik replied to khoed792 on AMD Ryzen 9 3950X $1199 + Delivery (Free Pickup) @ MWave
no, just pointing out a CPU is high risk of being noticed by customs unlike a camera/phone/jewelry which you can sneak in under the...
25/05/2020 - 15:33
oznik replied to zammr on 20% off at Sparesbox - $500 Max Discount @ eBay AU
> I bought some brake pads and rotors a week ago off them and still hasn’t been dispatched. I had a similar wait from another online...
25/05/2020 - 14:38
oznik replied to khoed792 on AMD Ryzen 9 3950X $1199 + Delivery (Free Pickup) @ MWave
if you get caught with it coming back in you would need to pay import on it.
25/05/2020 - 14:30
oznik replied to carleast on Sunbeam Cafe Series Precision Coffee Grinder EM0700 $199.99 (Incl Postage) @ Costco (Membership Required)
better to spend the money on a set of scales from aliexpress - for less than $15 they are accurate to .01 of a gram and much more accurate...
25/05/2020 - 14:26
oznik commented on Sunbeam Cafe Series Precision Coffee Grinder EM0700 $199.99 (Incl Postage) @ Costco (Membership Required)
> high performance belt driven system to separate motor heat from the beans hehe how much marketing bullshit can they come up with, the...
25/05/2020 - 14:24
oznik replied to manic on Essteele Per Vita Open French Skillet 24cm - Made in Italy $78 (RRP $175) + Postage @ Peter's of Kensington
The best heatsinks are copper, aluminium is chosen for cost. Aluminium wiring worked out great in us houses, due to its poor thermal...
16/05/2020 - 15:56
oznik replied to manic on Essteele Per Vita Open French Skillet 24cm - Made in Italy $78 (RRP $175) + Postage @ Peter's of Kensington
copper transfers heat better than aluminium or iron, so it should even out the heat to avoid hot spots and make the pan more responsive to...
16/05/2020 - 14:21
oznik commented on Stand Mixer $69.99 @ ALDI
better off buying a kenwood chef on gumtree and cleaning it up. Unlike this unit spare parts will be available for the next 50 years.
13/05/2020 - 18:16