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A bigger panel just means more to mount and more space taken up in a shed that probably isn’t huge. I’d get the controller sorted first and see how the current panel does over a few weeks. If it keeps up, you’re done and you saved yourself the hassle.
Worth it, even a small kit. I keep mine in a drawer too and the thing that actually gets used is the stuff for cuts and upset stomachs, not the fancy extras. Working long shifts just means you want the basics easy to grab, not a whole cupboard of supplies.
I’ve used mine on our outdoor sofa cushions a couple times and they came out fine. The fabric didn’t fray or soak through, which surprised me a bit. Just don’t hold it in one spot too long.
My login didn’t carry over to my second device last time. The router stayed connected but the laptop still hit the portal page, so I ended up doing the dance anyway. Might have been the specific hotel setup though.
Putting it on the counter works fine in my experience. Mine has sat next to the sink for months with no problem, and having the controls at hand is handy. The floor is more out of the way, sure, but I never felt the counter was risky.
I’ve had the opposite experience with the “same pack for ages” thing. My old brand kept the shape but quietly changed what was inside, so the new packs ran my older tools poorly. Same connector didn’t mean same battery.
Thanks for all the suggestions. I think I was overcomplicating it with the box idea. I’ll just try a bag and see how it goes. Appreciate the help.
It does keep the last spot on its own, but I think what trips people up is expecting it to update while the tag is just sitting somewhere. Mine only refreshes when my phone gets close enough to it again. So when I left my keys in my car overnight, the app showed the car as the last location, and that stayed put until I walked back out there the next morning. Nothing to save manually. The one thing I’d say is to check the timestamp on that location, because a spot from yesterday can look current if you don’t pay attention. I got mixed up once thinking my wallet was still at the gym when it had actually been in my kitchen for hours. The map just showed the older ping until I got near it again. Still handy, just worth glancing at the time stamp.
I actually don’t dig through the fine print much. I just check the return page once and if the window is under two weeks I skip it, no matter what the reason is. Short windows usually mean they expect you to keep it.
Mine has stayed put with just a good hand tighten, nothing more. I’ve run it over some rough ground and it never loosened up on me. A little nudge with the wrench is plenty.
Mine’s been plugged in behind a bookshelf for about a year, no window anywhere near it, and it still caught a small gas leak from the stove. The outlet spot matters more for what it can actually sense than whether there’s daylight. Yours should be fine.
I don’t think needing to switch sides is a big deal. I just use mine on whichever shoulder is bugging me more that day, and the other one usually settles down on its own. Two of these at once sounds awkward anyway.
The offline bit needs the language pack downloaded in the app first, and it’s buried in settings. I only figured that out because a friend showed me. Once it’s there it does work without a signal, just keep expectations low for longer sentences.
Mine tracks during runs but the numbers drift when my hands get sweaty. I just tighten it a notch and it settles down. Good enough for casual use, wouldn’t trust it for intervals though.
The remote is the one part I would actually call nicer than my old setup. I came from a Roku remote too and expected to hate the Flixy one, but the shape sits in my hand better and I stopped noticing it after a few nights. Mine doesn’t lag in any way I can feel while browsing. The thing that threw me off was the buttons being in different spots, so I hit the wrong one for a while. That passed. It still works fine months in, no dead buttons or weird delays. I mostly flip between a couple of apps and some YouTube, nothing heavy. For basic navigating around the home screen it just does the job. If you’re the type who knows their Roku remote by touch, the first week will bug you. After that it’s just a remote.
Mine has been through the dishwasher way more than I expected, probably twice a week for the last few months, and it still sits flat on the counter. The only thing I’ve noticed is it comes out really hot, so I just let it cool before using it.
I don’t buy the uneven teeth thing, or at least that hasn’t been my experience. I keep the SawShark in the truck and I’ve touched up my chain partway through clearing a fence line more than once. Three or four passes per tooth, same as at home, and the chain cut fine the rest of the day. If anything the teeth come out more even because I’m not fighting a dull chain for the next hour and leaning on it.
What I did notice is that rushing it is what gets you in trouble, not doing it mid-job. First time I tried it I was in a hurry, didn’t get the guide seated right, and one side ended up a little off. That was on me, not the tool. Since then I just take the two extra minutes and it’s been fine.
The bigger thing for me is that a quick touch-up saves me from swapping to a spare chain, and swapping mid-job is way more hassle than a few strokes with the file. So yeah, I do it. If the chain is really gone then no amount of touching up helps, but for that halfway dull feeling it works fine.
I ran mine through a little hub for a while and CarPlay still paired fine, but charging got noticeably slower for whatever was on the other port. Not a dealbreaker, just something to expect. If the hub is decent it should at least be usable.
I mainly use mine on the bathroom and the kitchen sink area, and I have cut way back on buying the usual bathroom spray. The steam does a good job on soap scum and everyday grime, and I like not having the smell of cleaners hanging around after. But I never expected it to fully replace everything. I still keep one all purpose spray under the sink because sometimes I just want to wipe something fast without plugging anything in and waiting for it to heat up. It’s more about using fewer products overall than going completely chemical free for me. The cord is the part that bugs me most, since I’m usually moving between rooms, but that’s just how it is with these. I didn’t stop buying cleaners completely, but I buy a lot less than I used to.
I have the Glokore mask and use it while folding laundry or tidying up, so it’s definitely not chained to a wall outlet during a session. The mask itself runs on its own once it’s charged, and the wire is only there when you need to top it up. I usually charge mine after a couple of sessions and that’s been enough for my routine. The only thing I’d say is that the charging bit takes a while, so if you’re the type to forget, you might find yourself waiting around before a session. But during actual use, I’ve walked from room to room with zero issues. It’s a wearable mask, that’s kind of the whole point of it. So if walking around is what you’re after, that part works fine.
The grainy smear thing hasn’t been my experience at all. Mine is perfectly usable in that in-between light, and that’s actually when I take it out most. The bats against the sky show up as clear little silhouettes.
I just use the date on my receipt since the box doesn’t have one. My last one lasted a little over four years before the numbers started acting weird, so I replaced it then.
I use mine mostly for the heat, weirdly enough. It gets warm enough that I notice it right away on my neck, and I’ve caught myself leaving it on longer than the timer just for that. Not a heating pad, sure, but it does more than tingle for me.
Mine survived a whole week on a hotel mirror last month, no sliding at all. Painted walls are hit or miss for me too, but I just avoid those now. The magnet is honestly the main reason I keep using it while traveling.
Ours has that same low hum and I’ve had it about four months now. It doesn’t bother me at all anymore, I just tune it out like a fridge running. The faster drying is worth way more to me than the quiet was.
I actually think carpet can make a difference, especially if it’s plush. I ran mine on a shaggy rug for a couple of weeks and it felt like it was working harder to push air out. The temp was fine, but the airflow around the unit just didn’t feel as strong as it does now on my hardwood floor.
I have to say mine has been through worse than wet grass and it’s still working. I dropped it on a concrete step at the dog park and it bounced onto the dirt, not a single issue since. The casing is tougher than people give it credit for. I would not treat it like it’s indestructible, but a quick fumble in the grass is probably not going to kill it.
