The Random Question of the Day Thread...

[xcvator]

Any body here familiar with setting up an Arduino ? to control a stepper motor down to 1 rpm

[Hairs]

Hey, where is everyone having a wee or poo when lined up for these drive through testing stations when they have been lined up for 4, 5 hours? Especially with kids in the car.
News footage doesn't show portaloos?

[Fizzie]

but its running your home network ad-less... no ads on youtube, movies, news, nothing

I've got uBlock Origin installed on all of our computers - what are these "ads" that you speak of

[Pottsy]

If you play in the AFL you identify as a man, if you play in the AFLW you identify as a woman, so how does a player who is non binary, neither identifies as a man or woman by choice, play in the AFLW?

How long before the AFL has a non binary league?

[Bird]

I've got uBlock Origin installed on all of our computers - what are these "ads" that you speak of

... but that doesnt work when your watching youtube etc on ya TV etc ~

[paceman]

... but that doesnt work when your watching youtube etc on ya TV etc ~

Or on phones or iPads...


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[Pete79]

Why do all "natural" decking oil look so completely unnatural when applied to timber?

[Fizzie]

Do you prefer gravel roads over paving

(I know you do, Austastar! )

If so, here's something for you:

https://little-maps.com/2022/01/12/the-great-vic-gravel-route-exploring-victoria-on-unsealed-roads/

https://little-maps.com/2022/01/12/the-great-vic-gravel-route-exploring-victoria-on-unsealed-roads/

So, who's up for it

[austastar]

Brilliant !
Shall explore that one further.
Cheers

Edit
I did similar across Tas, from St Helens to Campania over several days which was fun.
I'm looking at maps and planning a trip from the head waters to the outfall of a major Victorian river for when all this Covid stuff is over.
Cheers

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[Bird]

Where do people find empty 20ltr drums for old engine oil these days.... drove around the industrial estate and was as empty as politicians head.

[xcvator]

Where do people find empty 20ltr drums for old engine oil these days.... drove around the industrial estate and was as empty as politicians head.

Building sites, plenty of plastic drums from painters and plasterers

[Bird]

Building sites, plenty of plastic drums from painters and plasterers

not at moment there isnt

[Marcus73]

Where do people find empty 20ltr drums for old engine oil these days.... drove around the industrial estate and was as empty as politicians head.

Any car detailers nearby?


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[GeoffA]

Maybe try a mechanics workshop?

[GGV8Cruza]

Where do people find empty 20ltr drums for old engine oil these days.... drove around the industrial estate and was as empty as politicians head.

how many do you want

GG

[Bird]

how many do you want

just 1 an oil change Just heading down cranny backstreets on way to supercheap etc to buy some engine flush and stuff.

[Hairs]

Has any other members purchased anything off Global Direct Shopping?
I ask because,
I purchased the Power XL Airfryer in November, on their 5 payment plan.
We received it within a week. Straight out of the box it would stop about 10 minutes before it's programmed cycle was due to, it wouldn't allow to reset, very frustrating.
Called the 1800 number, first time over 2 hours on hold, no option for a call back.
This call ran past 3pm, which is their operating hours, message, call back between 9 & 3.
I call on the Monday, again over 3 hours before someone takes my call.
They run through all the trouble shooting steps, which is outlined in the paper work that comes with it.
I am told a customer officer will ring me.
2 weeks later, nothing(life got busy, forgot about), so on the 16th I ring again. 3 hours later I finally get to talk to someone.
Yes, they can see this purchase and oppologise that nobody had contacted me.
They give us return post note/number, assure me that My credit card will be refunded the payment.
As of now, no refund & my card has another redraw on it today. But I didn't have draw on it mid December?
Guess I'll have to wait until Monday to call again.
What are others experiences with Global Direct Shopping, which Auspost's in store shop also deals with.
Cheers.

[Bird]

Has any other members purchased anything off Global Direct Shopping?
I ask because,
I purchased the Power XL Airfryer in November, on their 5 payment plan.
We received it within a week. Straight out of the box it would stop about 10 minutes before it's programmed cycle was due to, it wouldn't allow to reset, very frustrating.
Called the 1800 number, first time over 2 hours on hold, no option for a call back.
This call ran past 3pm, which is their operating hours, message, call back between 9 & 3.
I call on the Monday, again over 3 hours before someone takes my call.
They run through all the trouble shooting steps, which is outlined in the paper work that comes with it.
I am told a customer officer will ring me.
2 weeks later, nothing(life got busy, forgot about), so on the 16th I ring again. 3 hours later I finally get to talk to someone.
Yes, they can see this purchase and oppologise that nobody had contacted me.
They give us return post note/number, assure me that My credit card will be refunded the payment.
As of now, no refund & my card has another redraw on it today. But I didn't have draw on it mid December?
Guess I'll have to wait until Monday to call again.
What are others experiences with Global Direct Shopping, which Auspost's in store shop also deals with.
Cheers.

do a chargeback on ya CCard.

[Hairs]

do a chargeback on ya CCard.

Monday I have to I think.
Cheers.

[DrewXT]

Does anyone know if the Masport self mulching mowers came with a 4-blade swing back blade as well as the once piece solid blade?

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[Bird]

Has any other members purchased anything off Global Direct Shopping?
I ask because,
I purchased the Power XL Airfryer in November, on their 5 payment plan.
We received it within a week. Straight out of the box it would stop about 10 minutes before it's programmed cycle was due to, it wouldn't allow to reset, very frustrating.
Called the 1800 number, first time over 2 hours on hold, no option for a call back.
This call ran past 3pm, which is their operating hours, message, call back between 9 & 3.
I call on the Monday, again over 3 hours before someone takes my call.
They run through all the trouble shooting steps, which is outlined in the paper work that comes with it.
I am told a customer officer will ring me.
2 weeks later, nothing(life got busy, forgot about), so on the 16th I ring again. 3 hours later I finally get to talk to someone.
Yes, they can see this purchase and oppologise that nobody had contacted me.
They give us return post note/number, assure me that My credit card will be refunded the payment.
As of now, no refund & my card has another redraw on it today. But I didn't have draw on it mid December?
Guess I'll have to wait until Monday to call again.
What are others experiences with Global Direct Shopping, which Auspost's in store shop also deals with.
Cheers.

how'd ya go

[Bird]

Is it just me, or has the Mullet made a MASSIVE comeback.... everywhere I went today dudes and YOUNG kids were sporting em...

Yep, the bogan blood is running strong near us too...

Im scared, there were more <18's with mullets than normal heads at the shops today - and i wasnt evenin Frankston Dont watch any SummerNats videos on youtube irs like alien invasion....

[Hairs]

how'd ya go

Rang Global direct.
Until they receive the Item back and test it, they said they can't stop the payments coming out.
After they receive it, test it, then they will give a 100% refund.
Apparently it's all in the fine print.

[Fizzie]

What does everybody use to cover the electrical connections (Andersen, 7/12 pin plug etc) on your van / CT when it's parked, either at home or at a site, to protect them from the weather

We had a pack "rain-coat" that worked well but died after several years out in the weather

Tried to get a heavy-duty kid's raincoat that used to be everywhere, but these days they all appear to be disposable ponchos. Tried one of them & it lasted ~4 weeks

So what do you use

[NZMarkb]

What does everybody use to cover the electrical connections (Andersen, 7/12 pin plug etc) on your van / CT when it's parked, either at home or at a site, to protect them from the weather

We had a pack "rain-coat" that worked well but died after several years out in the weather

Tried to get a heavy-duty kid's raincoat that used to be everywhere, but these days they all appear to be disposable ponchos. Tried one of them & it lasted ~4 weeks

So what do you use

Just put a ziplock bag over them and a cable tie around the cords to stop it blowing away