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Four hours of constant tracking seems low for a full day out. If the whole point is hiking, they should just market it as a half day tracker instead of pretending it handles long trips.
The tingly feeling usually fades for me after a few minutes, but an hour sounds a bit longer than what I get. Could be the tip angle more than the pressure, since the edge of the tip against the gum is what gets me.
Paper sitting a few feet away isn’t really the same as paper pressed against it. Mine has been running daily next to a corkboard for about a month and nothing has felt warm except the front grille area. I’d just keep the actual vent opening clear and call it good.
The cooling part is real but subtle in my experience. It doesn’t stay cold, it just doesn’t get that hot sticky feeling like regular foam does. I still wake up warm sometimes but way less than before. If you’re expecting an actual chill effect all night, this isn’t that.
Old DVD players are usually the easy part since a lot of those codes are still in the database. The hand-me-down TV is where I’d expect it to get annoying, since some of those older off-brand sets never got proper codes in the first place.
I’ve mostly just gone by the manual but stretched the intervals a bit since it’s only weekend use. The one thing I actually stick to is not letting it sit all winter with old fuel in it, that’s bitten me before on a mower.
I ran into something a little different when I added a second antenna in my place. The first one was on the main TV in the front room and worked great. When I put the second one back in the bedroom, the picture on the main TV actually got a little choppy for a day or two. Not terrible, but enough that I noticed. I ended up moving the bedroom one to a different wall and it cleared up. So it wasn’t the antennas fighting each other exactly, more like the new one was sitting in a spot that messed with the signal flow somehow. Once I found a better corner for it, both have been fine for months. My advice would just be to try the second one in a few different spots before you settle on where it lives. If the main TV starts acting up, you’ll know pretty quick.
I feel like the room itself matters less than what’s actually in the room, if that makes sense. I had mine in a bedroom for a few weeks and didn’t notice much, then moved it to a spare room that’s mostly empty and that’s where I actually started seeing a difference. Not dramatic or anything, but enough that I left it there. My guess is it’s more about how much stuff is between the device and wherever the pests are coming in. A kitchen sounds good in theory since that’s where the action is, but kitchens are also full of stuff that could block things. Might be worth trying anyway since you can just unplug it and move it back. I didn’t notice any huge change overnight either, took a week or two before I felt like it was doing something.
Airtight containers are kind of overrated for this. I’ve had kibble go stale faster in a cheap plastic bin than just leaving it in the bag with a chip clip. The bag itself actually holds up fine for a few weeks.
I plugged mine into the outlet behind the TV for about two months, and I usually left it in all the time except when we went on vacation. The thing I noticed was less about the bill and more that the picture on the TV stopped flickering when the microwave ran. That only happened while it was plugged in. When I unplugged it for a week to test, the flicker came back. So based on that, I’d say it probably needs to be powered on to do anything, since it’s not like it stores up whatever it does overnight. Running it just at night seems like it would only cover whatever circuits are active then, and most of the stuff in my house isn’t doing much at 2am anyway. I don’t know if that’s a dealbreaker for you, but that’s just what I ran into.
I’ve only had mine about a week so I’m still figuring that out myself. Closing the lid or leaving it sitting for an hour or two has been fine for me so far, but I haven’t pushed it much past that. Short bursts are kind of what I do too, so it’s been good enough.
I’ve had mine clipped to the outside of my jacket pocket for a few months now and that’s been the sweet spot for me. It’s not swinging around like on keys, and it’s not buried somewhere I have to dig for. I tried the key ring first and ran into the same thing you’re describing, too much fumbling when I actually needed it. With the pocket clip I can just reach down and grab it without looking. My sister keeps hers on her backpack strap and likes it fine, but she mostly uses it while walking to class so the bag is always on her. For me the jacket thing works because I wear one almost year round. I’d say just try a couple spots for a week each and see which one your hand naturally goes to.
I’d probably just fill mine up normally and not mess with it. The UV thing runs on a timer either way, so I don’t think the water level changes much. If anything I’d rather have it fuller so there’s less empty space in there.
Mine did fine on my seats but I didn’t go crazy with it. Biggest thing I noticed was they dried pretty quick since it’s steam and not soaking wet. Just did a pass, wiped, and moved on.
I just use the buttons on the device, no app, and it’s been fine for me. You’ll figure out the volume and modes in a day or two without needing the manual. It’s not complicated once you’ve done it a few times.
Mine sat in a laptop bag for a couple months and the only time it got flaky was when the bag was inside a metal locker. Otherwise it pinged fine through the fabric.
I usually just charge mine until the light goes green and then take it off. Not really into the whole overnight thing, mostly because I forget about it and don’t like leaving stuff plugged in for hours. First charge on mine took maybe two hours, nothing crazy.
I’d probably keep the old lantern and grab a separate repellent if bugs are really the concern. The combo light thing sounds neat in theory, but I’ve watched a couple friends mess with those all-in-one gizmos and they always end up fiddling with settings instead of just chilling. For actual tent reading you want something dead simple that just turns on and stays on, not a device with five modes you’re cycling through in the dark. The repellent side of these things is the part I’d trust least anyway. I’ve never had great luck with those chemical-free claims. Give me a Thermacell or some spray and call it done. The light itself might be fine, sure, but you’re paying extra for a feature that may not even do much. If your current lantern already works and you like it, swapping to a combo unit just adds moving parts to your setup. That’s my take anyway.
Self suction is the main reason I even bothered with this thing, and it does work, but not the way most folks probably picture. I drag mine out to wash my bike at the trailhead where there’s zero plumbing, so I fill a big jug from home and drop the hose in. It’ll pull water on its own, no priming or anything fancy, but the jug has to sit flat and the hose can’t have any loops going uphill or it just fights itself. I’ve been doing this every couple weekends since spring and it’s been consistent. Where I’d push back on some of the hype is that you’re not getting the same stream as when it’s hooked to a spigot, so if you’re picturing full pressure off a bucket you’ll be let down. For rinsing mud and dust off stuff though, totally fine. Bucket sitting on the ground next to the car works, that’s basically the whole point of the feature.
No subscription on mine either. I’ve had them about six months and the translation stuff just works. The app nags for updates sometimes but that’s it.
I’ve had mine in a front pocket wallet with like 4 other cards for a few months and it still rings fine, so the signal thing hasn’t been an issue for me at all. Honestly I think the thickness concern gets blown out of proportion.
I got one mainly for washing my bike and the occasional patio chair, not really for the car. It does hit harder than a garden hose for sure, but I still end up doing a quick pass with a sponge for anything stuck on. For mud and loose dirt it’s fine on its own.
I’ve had mine for a while now and it’s really not that fussy. The stainless part I treat exactly like any other kitchen knife, hand wash with soapy water and dry it off. No special routine there.
The beech wood handle is the part people seem to get hung up on, but mine gets splashed and wiped off all the time and nothing bad has happened. I’m not careful with it either, it just sits on my counter and gets used daily. I think as long as you’re not leaving it soaking in the sink or tossing it in the dishwasher, you’re fine. Wood handles can look drier after a year or two, but that’s just natural wear.
I don’t oil it. I don’t do anything extra. It still feels solid and hasn’t cracked or warped on me. I’d say it fits into a normal routine without issue.
I used to be pretty strict about plugging space heaters directly into the wall. That’s just how I was raised basically, my dad always drilled that into me. But then I got this one and my bedroom setup is kind of a pain. The outlet that makes sense is behind my nightstand and it’s a tight squeeze.
For the first week or so I actually moved furniture around just to get it in the wall outlet. Got annoying real fast. Eventually I just plugged it into a decent power strip that’s already there for my lamp and phone charger. It’s been like two months now with no issues. The strip never feels hot, nothing trips, the heater runs fine.
I think my opinion changed because this thing doesn’t seem to pull nearly as much power as my old space heater did. That one was a beast and you could hear the difference when it kicked on. This one is way more mellow. If I had a sketchy extension cord I probably wouldn’t risk it, but a basic power strip has been fine for me.
That said, I get why people say wall only. If you’re asking me what to do, I’d say try the wall first and only use the strip if you have to. But I wouldn’t lose sleep over it. Just don’t use one of those super thin old cords and you’re probably fine.
I actually noticed the opposite. The one time I ran mine with the blinds open in the afternoon it seemed less effective. Maybe it was just the room size or where I placed it, but the smell and freshness afterward wasn’t as strong as when I run it later at night. So I just stick to darker rooms now.
