SwampNut

I started to type this multiple times, and thought, it's kind of a conversation ender. But ok, you guys seem to agree. All I find any more is that it just doesn't matter. Either nothing we worried about regarding oil really meant anything, or both engines and oil have become so great that it doesn't matter. Or both. Startup damage? Bullshit. Oil starvation after a dry filter change? Bullshit. (All of this is my opinion based on all the input and all the experiences of decades, all bullshit).

Unhealthy, boring, shitty solution. Consistently seeing the sun in the morning has led to vast sleep and energy improvements. Every day, period.

I thought I'd solved it. A local friend suggested this, and it looked great. Lots of heat, both down low and middle height, and I already buy pellets for the smoker. The videos are beautiful. But...nah, not that easy. Did you know you can't use smoker pellets? They take heater/stove pellets. They only exist in cold places, and mostly North. There, they cost around $0.15/pound, the best I can do is delivery from Home Depot in a week or so at 50 cents, which means $75/mo to run this thing, per their specs. Also, it’s not electric-fed/fired like the smoker. You fill it, and put in lighter fluid, and use a BBQ lighter to start it. Sounds like a pain in the ass for an hour every morning. Back to shopping. Anyone have knowledge on LPG to NG conversions? Half the sources say the kits are "mostly" universal and half say fuck no.

It's the only thing with a carb that has never pissed me off, ever. But I've only used the yard gas in it, no regular gas. Oh, that gas is a minimum of three years old, but pretty sure more. How often can a guy need a quart if it runs for ten minutes per year?

That's because he prefers our purple yarn blanket.

Pre-mixed white gas, "never" goes bad. Easy start every six months. I made a post about it long ago. Everyone assured me it was overpriced and not worth it. I might go start it now just for fun, I think it might be going on 9 months. I take good care of it though, only store it in an outdoor space open to the afternoon sun. I'd never go buy one today, I don't NEED a blower, I've had it for 15 years so it's just used when I have an in-between-Mexican need to clean. Rare. I wouldn't buy or own one otherwise. Notice I didn't actually recommend this, I'm just here for the sarcasm and the popcorn.

I use my gas blower once every six months for five minutes. It would take 20 to get cords out or deal with batteries.

Mike has gone woke and doesn't want to pollute the environment with such nasty chemicals. Electric all the way!

Huh...also... They are very specific about this. Maybe I found the wrong one? Maybe it doesn't matter?

Hah, the same company makes/sells the swamp cooler on the patio. Truly a year-round solutions company! So I found only one option available from that brand (didn't find a two-pack at all): https://www.amazon.com/AKIRES-Wall-Mounted-Electric-Infrared-Backyard/dp/B0CC1NV251?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1 Which is pretty much like every other $100 patio heater, and that's great, since it means they all probably work just as well and are made in the same three Chinese factories. So I can shop by features, like coming with adjustable brackets. A 1500w heater produces 5100 BTU. The glass tube style gas heaters are around 45k to 50k. Hmmm....I guess I should make sure they are adjustable. But this is pointing me to gas. The 240v electrics are $$$$$. Also running the power from that box would require a lot more work and dollars than the gas hose to the West corner where the gas connector is. And that's if I go surface mount, hiding it would be a motherfucker.

To copy anything on a phone, press and hold on the message, and you will get a menu of useful options. Even other things besides copy. That's why I was hoping for photos, or maybe a description. Where are they relative to seats/people? Do they just point down, or at an angle to hit people on the front of the body? My ceiling height is 10 feet, which is unusually high. Soooo...this either means you're unobservant, or they are long/medium-wave heaters? Do they not glow? I can't decide on short/medium/long wave. Or maybe they just don't glow on low, but I think they all do if they are short wave. This also leads to an electrical conversation, I need to get power from the box on the wall 10' to the East of the door.

Well yes, of course, 80 is winter. 70 is GTFO. Not useful for morning coffee.

Specs and pics would be great. I agree on height, but there are no options other than to modify it. Should be easy once I no longer need space for propane.

You know, I guess I should really consider something this simple and cheap, with a NG conversion kit. Just stick it between the two chairs.

Winter started yesterday, and I'm already so fucking done with it. Four days of rain? Fuck this shit. We use this space every morning, and I'd like to make it less winter-like. I'm thinking that a radiant (IR) heater is the solution. I have very easy access to both a gas line and to a 240v/50a circuit from here. Like a lot of people, we had a pretty good reduction in the cost of natural gas lately, but also, our winter super-off-peak electric rate is only 3.4 cents per kWh. So financially there's no usage-based incentive on gas vs electric, and it costs more to buy/install a gas heater. Electric is also instant-on. So I think electric is the no-brainer. I have not been able to figure out sizing, and placement is kind of a question. Here's where it would go. Obvious mounting options: Hang from ceiling. This could be adjustable, somewhat, and should be pretty easy. I can be positioned optimally relative to the seating area. Use an adjustable, extending wall mount on the wall behind us. This would limit the heat hitting us from the front, and I think we would want heat from the front? Seems like a not-great placement. Example: Mount it angled towards us from the short overhang on the outside edge of the patio space. It can face us directly, but is kinda far, nine feet from a person's body in the chairs. And then, what size is needed? I can't really get a good feel for that. A high-power adjustable is an obvious answer, except the price scales super fast. You go from 3k for less than $300 to 6k for over $100. If you use one, I'd like to have your experiences.

Nah, too sensible, too modern, not complicated enough. It's way too easy and would keep this thread from hitting five pages.

A $1300 cart seems like a lot of batteries.

I was studying this bartender very carefully in Chicago a couple nights ago. She gave me a lot of alcohol. But I did get a t-shirt and some koozies. Someone else was buying most of them.

Agreed. That's why we definitely should trust the three instead of the tens of thousands. Since those three were funded by the sugar industry, they are clearly pure and only looking out for our best interests. What you said is exactly, word for word, what they said decades ago about cigarettes. Now finally we know for sure that those are not just safe, but good for you.

More in democratizing, decentralizing, and reducing the cost of common medical needs... https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/08/amazon-debuts-prescription-kiosks-at-los-angeles-one-medical-clinics.html?utm_source=tldrnewsletter Amazon is launching prescription drug kiosks at some One Medical offices in Los Angeles, the company announced Wednesday, in a move that could disrupt brick-and-mortar pharmacy businesses. The kiosks are operated by Amazon Pharmacy and work similar to a vending machine, disbursing prescriptions for patients “within minutes” of their doctor visit, the company said. Each machine can stock hundreds of prescriptions, such as antibiotics, inhalers and blood pressure treatments, with inventory that’s tailored to specific locations.

Also remember that sugar (along with other shit "foods") have been pushed on us by government for DECADES. This is not new. Cigarettes are healthy, and sugar is a critical nutrient for your kids. Eat lots of animals and drink lots of garbage full of hormones. It does a body good.

It's rather source-dependent, no? He "does his own research." I'm not sure if you're aware, but the rules are that one FaceBook or YT post is worth at least 10-20 papers from "them."

And I have what appear to be potential brake ducts. They are air ducts of some sort near there. Search says more bullshit: For weight. My truck weighs the same as most trucks in the same capacity range, and I *think* these brakes are much bigger. Maybe: Performance Demands: Many EVs have instant torque and great acceleration, which means brakes must be designed to safely handle brisk driving and emergency stops without overheating or fading. Stiff, large calipers and big rotors are required for sudden deceleration at high speeds. Full retard: Limitations of Regenerative Braking: While EVs can use their electric motors for regenerative braking (which converts some of the kinetic energy back into battery power), this system isn’t always available or sufficient. If the battery is full or in emergency stops, only traditional friction brakes will be able to slow or stop the vehicle, so these need to be large and effective. Reliability and Safety: Motor-based regenerative braking cannot always provide the abrupt, reliable stopping power needed in all scenarios (such as wet conditions or a total battery failure). Friction brakes serve as an essential backup for full stopping force at all times, requiring robust designs. And then... Safety and Reliability Requirements Mechanical brakes serve as a fail-safe redundancy, mandated by regulations for all scenarios, including system failures. Since they're used less frequently, EVs often incorporate specialized components like high-carbon rotors for better heat management, pads with higher friction coefficients to avoid issues like rust or glazing from inactivity, and brake fluid with elevated boiling points to handle electrical system demands. This ensures consistent performance when needed most.

Bullshit. Again.