Lifehacking pics - Simples.

scotchy

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scotchy wrote: »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV6kxQYGVs0[/YOUTUBE]



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And IoS 7 will make your iphone waterproof

that sort of thing would only be done on fake batteries , speaking of which when rechargables first appeared the C and D cells were hollow with a small stubby cell not that much bigger than an AA inside them.

moral - look at the mAH rating or buy rechargables by weight. Not really a problem nowadays, but you do get the odd pack of cheap rechargables that are only half rated.



Notes on battery chemistry

Batteries for long term storage should be charged to 40%.
(NiCAD don't mind, lead acid full charge is better )

Lithium (laptops, phones) and Lead Acid (car , alarms, ups) batteries die forever if you let them go totally flat. I think the same is true of rechargable alkaline but they are rare. So if you leave batteries check up on them every so often.

Lithium has twice the storage capacity of NiMH by weight , by volume it's about the same.

NiCAD batteries are ok with being flat. Actually it's better to let them go totally flat than forceably deep discharge them because what kills all batteries is when one of the cells goes flat and the others keep pulling current through it.

Kat1170

Chet T16

15 doesn't work

syklops

Chet T16 wrote: »

15 doesn't work

It has worked for me in the past.

Chet T16

syklops wrote: »

It has worked for me in the past.

I've tried twice, maybe i need a new opener!

Eeden

Chet T16 wrote: »

I've tried twice, maybe i need a new opener!

... or a scissors?

syklops

Chet T16 wrote: »

I've tried twice, maybe i need a new opener!

I had a really nice opener and it started slipping and I thought I needed a new one, but tightening the screw in the middle breathed new life into it.

... or a scissors?

I have broken 3 different scissors trying to open 3 different blister packs. I've also cut myself a few times. The tin opener does work.

BaZmO*

There are some great ideas here that I haven't seen before.

http://www.glamumous.co.uk/2013/03/101-household-tips-for-every-room-in.html

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Mellor

Is it just the fact it goes both ways.
Are those seats not common?

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Mellor wrote: »

Is it just the fact it goes both ways.
Are those seats not common?

The base tilts too.

very handy to configure public transport when there's a group of ye

Mellor

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

The base tilts too.

very handy to configure public transport when there's a group of ye

I get how they work. All the trains here in sydney have them. I was just surprised that you hadn't seen it, I assumed they were standard everywhere at this stage. Was checking I hadn't missed a hack or anything.

Not just handy for groups, also good so you can always face the way you are moving.

syklops

Mellor wrote: »

I get how they work. All the trains here in sydney have them. I was just surprised that you hadn't seen it, I assumed they were standard everywhere at this stage. Was checking I hadn't missed a hack or anything.

You've not used Irish public transport have you?

Mellor

syklops wrote: »

You've not used Irish public transport have you?

I've lived in Syney five years now. They were standard on trains when I got here. I thought they might have been on new Irish trains by now, if not at least on the lives of London, Paris and other cities with proper rail networks. Guess not.

AlmightyCushion

Mellor wrote: »

I've lived in Syney five years now. They were standard on trains when I got here. I thought they might have been on new Irish trains by now, if not at least on the lives of London, Paris and other cities with proper rail networks. Guess not.

We have the rancid upholstery but that's it.

red_0007

Hopefully not a repost.

BaZmO*

That'd be epic on a burger!

Invisible Pink Unicorn

Is that Canola oil used with the egg & onion?

red_0007

Invisible Pink Unicorn wrote: »

Is that Canola oil used with the egg & onion?

Possibly.
Note that this should work with most types of cooking oil.
And possibly Duckhams Hypergrade (but definitely not Magnatec - it will stick to the pan, rendering your non-stick pan completely and utterly sticky)
:pac:

biko

I don't have any batteries at hand to test this but it looks kinda cool

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_m6p99l6ME

Eeden

biko wrote: »

I don't have any batteries at hand to test this but it looks kinda cool

Tried a test just now; a bit inconclusive I'm afraid. (also not too scientifically carried out, though, I have to say)

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biko wrote: »

I don't have any batteries at hand to test this but it looks kinda cool

I'm guessing it's gas making the battery swell or volumatic changes with chemicals. But would depend on the composition of the battery.


this is more fun

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uBY7ZtMKCY

jump to 0:30

Chet T16

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRf9JTg3QwA

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7ofBrian

The charger on my dell xps has been the bain of my life! This is an awesome idea!!!!!!!!!

dinneenp

some ones I've never heard of before here

syklops

How is the first one a life hack?

thegreatiam

If you see something in costco priced at that price it wont be there next week and it wont be getting lower. so buy it now. If its not that price then you can probably come back later and it may be cheaper. pretty useful information if you use costco.

shanered

http://www.her.ie/life/cooking-and-food-problems-solved-top-50-life-hacks-part-iv/

More food hacks!

IrishStuff09

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JAMES VTI S

Put a piece of kitchen paper under your toast to stop it going soft.

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7ofBrian

^^^ Ive never seen an arrow?

Dempsey

7ofBrian wrote: »

^^^ Ive never seen an arrow?

You're obviously running off a flux capacitor. RTFM! :pac:

Potential-Monke

7ofBrian wrote: »

^^^ Ive never seen an arrow?

It's not on all cars. Sometimes, it does line up depending on what side the pump is on in the picture if there is no arrow. But, like my current car which has no arrow and the pump to the right, the petrol goes in on the left...

Mellor

Potential-Monke wrote: »

It's not on all cars. Sometimes, it does line up depending on what side the pump is on in the picture if there is no arrow. But, like my current car which has no arrow and the pump to the right, the petrol goes in on the left...

My car has no arrow.

The pump symbol lining up sometimes is a bit meaningless. It's gonna line up 50% of the time if places randomly.

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Pinch Flat

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WMi42WoCs7I

opening bottle of wine without corkscrew (wont work on screw tops )

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Magernets

SuperS54

That looks like a fantastic way to smash your knuckles into some upturned bottle caps :eek:

syklops

SuperS54 wrote: »

That looks like a fantastic way to smash your knuckles into some upturned bottle caps :eek:

My mother would love one of these, where might one get one does anyone know?

frash

syklops wrote: »

My mother would love one of these, where might one get one does anyone know?

http://dropandcatch.com/

(not cheap!)

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Bridge with no fixing