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Member Since 12/11/2013
Last Seen 21/04/2024
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Silicon Wizardry commented on No Marked Lane, Who Should Get a Priority
>Red Car can Turn Right but can Yellow car turn Right? No. Road is probably single lane there - rule 31(2) of the Road Rules says " If the…
25/08/2020 - 21:00
Silicon Wizardry replied to RubenM on Fluke 116 HVAC Multimeter $275 Delivered from X-on
No contravention. It's a B2B site. "this rule does not usually apply in business-to-business transactions. This means you do not need to…
06/08/2020 - 09:07
Silicon Wizardry replied to jv on Fractal Design Define 7 Black Solid $244.99 Shipped @ Rosman Computers
Was this the store located at Sierpinski Triangle?
20/05/2020 - 13:56
Silicon Wizardry replied to Olokun on I Was Sold a Stolen Mobile
Title has never passed from the thief. Thief kept the phone while pretending to return it. Store got title back on the supposed return when…
15/05/2020 - 17:30
Silicon Wizardry replied to Calvin27 on Bega Smooth Peanut Butter 500g $2.85 ($2.57 with S&S), 780g $4.45 ($4.01 with S&S) + Delivery ($0 Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
No, Kraft US split in two. The original company renamed to Mondelez. A new company was created to be "Kraft". Kraft said Mondelez gave…
12/05/2020 - 15:10
Silicon Wizardry replied to pHyR3 on Xiaomi Mi Filter HEPA Version for Mi Smart Air Purifier 2S 3 3H Pro $47.50 Delivered @ Gearbite eBay
It's based on runtime for the 2S, regardless of the state of the filter. Mixed reports, but general consensus for 2S is: - Won't run…
22/02/2020 - 11:37
Silicon Wizardry commented on Xiaomi Mi Filter HEPA Version for Mi Smart Air Purifier 2S 3 3H Pro $47.50 Delivered @ Gearbite eBay
> RFID tagging A unique tag on every fitler. Each filter come with its own unique ID. This is a bug, not a feature. The unit will only let…
22/02/2020 - 06:58
Silicon Wizardry commented on Is It Ethical to Ask Someone Who Just Came Back from China Recently to Not Come to Work/School?
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20200128_05.aspx "The NSW Government has today requested that children who have visited China in…
28/01/2020 - 21:02
Silicon Wizardry replied to seedyrom on EGO 56V Back Pack Blower Skin $249 Delivered @ TradeTools
This is not a skookum choocher - high power but 9 mins to a charge according to AvE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FaTU5Dsono Note: NSFW…
09/07/2019 - 21:39
Silicon Wizardry commented on Makita 18V Cordless Impact Driver Kit with 2x 3.0ah Batteries $179 @ Bunnings
This is a great deal. It is the lower end (doesn't have the mode selection on the base) but has proper variable speed through the trigger.…
07/07/2019 - 17:11
Silicon Wizardry replied to outlander on Dewalt Brushless Drill + Driver + 2x 3ah Batteries $259 @ Bunnings
I mean this: https://sydneytools.com.au/product/dewalt-dcf887n-xe-18v-xr-li-ion-cordless-brushless-impact-driver-skin-only vs…
03/06/2019 - 13:31
Silicon Wizardry replied to outlander on Dewalt Brushless Drill + Driver + 2x 3ah Batteries $259 @ Bunnings
You can get the 887 skin only for $233 - eg…
02/06/2019 - 12:09
Silicon Wizardry replied to outlander on Dewalt Brushless Drill + Driver + 2x 3ah Batteries $259 @ Bunnings
I commented on that other thread. The impact driver in this is the dcf787. While the dcf887 is ok, the dcf787 is a much lower end tool. The…
02/06/2019 - 11:30
Silicon Wizardry commented on Looking for Alternative Terminology for The Phrase 'the Patient Refused …'
The standard wording is not just perfectly acceptable, but it is accurate linguistically and legally. Was the treatment offered to the…
30/05/2019 - 16:59
Silicon Wizardry replied to haru on Bosch Blue 2 Piece Heavy Duty Kit with ProCORE18V 8.0ah Battery and Fast Charger $299 @ Bunnings
Sorry you're right, typo - I meant the GD**X** 18V-200 C https://www.bosch-pt.com.au/au/en/products/gdx-18v-200-c-06019G4204 I was just…
21/05/2019 - 14:17
Silicon Wizardry replied to Bluey on Bosch Blue 2 Piece Heavy Duty Kit with ProCORE18V 8.0ah Battery and Fast Charger $299 @ Bunnings
I posted that video and about this point in the previous (TotalTools) thread for the same package.…
21/05/2019 - 07:18
Silicon Wizardry replied to rexii2300 on Xioami Mi Air Purifier 2s $159 Plus Delivery from Kogan
Thanks, great info!
19/05/2019 - 06:16
Silicon Wizardry replied to rexii2300 on Xioami Mi Air Purifier 2s $159 Plus Delivery from Kogan
Which model? I have the Xiaomi but would be after one that is even better.
18/05/2019 - 08:23
Silicon Wizardry replied to Sleepycat3 on Bosch 0615990L4J 18V Brushless 2 Piece + 1 × 8.0Ah Battery Combo Kit $299 Delivered @ Total Tools
Agreed - although this is marketed as a "Cordless Impact Driver/Wrench"…
14/05/2019 - 12:50
Silicon Wizardry commented on Bosch 0615990L4J 18V Brushless 2 Piece + 1 × 8.0Ah Battery Combo Kit $299 Delivered @ Total Tools
I have the driver, and it's OK but not great. The ergonomics are excellent, but it is underpowered: see https://youtu.be/pvqar-4ZelA There…
14/05/2019 - 11:13
Silicon Wizardry replied to Taegukgi on Large Thickshake $1 @ McDonald's (via App)
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04/04/2019 - 08:49
Silicon Wizardry commented on Workbench 120cm Wide $108 + Free Shipping to S.E Qld, Melbourne Metro, Sydney Metro and Canberra @ The Shelf Shop
"Draw has a 10kg capacity" It is spelled "drawer", not "draw"
18/03/2019 - 18:33
Silicon Wizardry replied to denali7432 on DeWalt DCK285C2-XE 18V 1.5Ah XR Li-Ion Cordless 2pce Combo Kit $249 Delivered @ Sydney Tools
I rate both Bosch and Makita as vastly superior to DeWalt. I have two DeWalt drills, and IMHO they are underpowered and less accurate…
14/02/2019 - 10:25
Silicon Wizardry commented on Table Saw Buying Advice. All My Options Have Terrible Reviews
I have and love a Bosch table saw. The DeWalt flex volt units also get very good reviews, although I didn't end up going with one. fwiw the…
31/01/2019 - 13:38
Silicon Wizardry commented on $0 eBook - Transmission (The Invasion Chronicles—Book One): A Science Fiction Thriller - Amazon Kindle Edition
"...readers who might not ordinarily pick up a read..." Seriously? Why would I ever trust a review written like that. "Read" is a verb. I…
16/01/2019 - 10:44
Silicon Wizardry replied to llama on Panamax 500mg 100 Tablets $0.69 @ Chemist Warehouse
Each box contains 100 tablets (50g of paracetamol). Liver toxicity (ie killing your liver, causing death or the need for a liver…
25/12/2018 - 07:48
Silicon Wizardry commented on New Case and Power Supply Suggestions
Power supply is the most important part of the kit - a bad one can cause all sorts of problems (even blow up your other components), and a…
11/11/2018 - 11:03
Silicon Wizardry replied to Being Askhole on Free eBook: Raspberry Pi for Python Programmers Cookbook - Second Edition @ Packtpub
Packt doesn't work that way - you need to have an account, and getting the free book adds that book to your account's library. You then…
04/11/2018 - 06:31
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