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I think lower outlets are probably fine most of the time, but I wouldn’t completely ignore the clutter factor. These things send sound waves out in a straight-ish line, so if you’ve got it down low and there’s a couch or a bunch of storage bins right in front of it, that’s going to block a lot of the coverage.
For me, the bigger issue was just making sure it wasn’t pointed at a solid wall. I had one in a spot where it was basically firing at the base of a staircase and I don’t think it did much until I moved it to an outlet that faced the open part of the room. Height seemed less important than what was directly in front of it.
If your basement is fairly open, I’d say just plug it in wherever and see. If it’s packed with stuff, maybe find a spot that’s not tucked behind everything, even if that means using a lower outlet. Probably worth testing for a few weeks before deciding it’s not working.
The handle is the one thing I’d say to pay a little attention to. I’m not gentle with mine, it gets splashed and wiped down with whatever rag is nearby, but I do make sure it dries fully before it sits in the block. A year in and the wood still looks fine, no cracks or rough spots.
Mine does the same thing, honestly. The heart rate on the scale seems to be more of a rough estimate than anything else. I wouldn’t expect it to match a chest strap or even a decent wrist monitor exactly. As long as the weight and body composition trends look consistent, I’d say it’s just the nature of the tech.
I guess I see it more as a practical thing than a science thing. Like, the bulb is putting out UV-C regardless of what the sun is doing outside. That part doesn’t just switch off because there’s ambient light in the room. So in that sense, I wouldn’t think daylight messes with the sanitizing power itself.
But for me, the dark room thing matters in a different way. If I can see where the light is hitting, I can kind of tell if something is blocking it or if there’s a spot that’s obviously shaded. When it’s bright out, you lose that visual check. You just kind of set it and hope it covers everything. I remember running mine once in a room with a lot of afternoon sun coming through and I couldn’t see the glow at all, which made me second guess whether it was actually doing anything even though I knew it was on.
There’s also the mental part. I feel like I trust the process more when I can’t see it, if that makes sense. Like out of sight out of mind, I just let it run its cycle and come back later. When I watch it during the day I start wondering about shadows and furniture placement and all that stuff. So I mostly use mine in the evening or with the curtains drawn, not because I think the sun cancels out the UV, but because it’s easier to not obsess over coverage when I can’t see exactly what’s happening.
I tried it on a wooden deck chair that had a layer of moss growing on it and the paint was already a bit chipped in places. The moss came off fine and I didn’t notice any new damage, but I kept the nozzle further away than I would on plastic. Probably a good idea to test a small spot first if the paint is old.
Mine has been sitting on a narrow dresser for a couple of weeks now and it hasn’t moved even when I’ve bumped it reaching for my glasses. The base is pretty spread out for such a small thing. I would say it’s fine unless your cat actively jumps on top of it, but the bladeless part means they probably won’t even care about it.
Honestly I’d pass on this one if the garage is your main goal. I grabbed one thinking the same thing and the runtime is just too short for that kind of job. You end up rushing through corners before the battery gives out halfway. Fine for a quick patio sweep, but not for a full garage cleanout.
I think it depends more on what you’re used to than anything else. I came from a pretty flat pillow so the height on this one took me a few nights to get adjusted to. Once I figured out that I like it better with the lower part under my neck, it was fine.
I tried one with my terrier mix and the vibration was hit or miss for pulling. It worked better when I paired it with stopping and waiting for her to loosen the leash, but the collar alone didn’t fix the habit. If your lab is really strong, the shock setting might be what actually gets through, but that’s a personal call.
I think people expect too much from the repellent part honestly. I used mine mostly as a lantern and just assumed the bug thing was a bonus. Still brought spray with me because I didn’t want to find out the hard way.
If anything I’d say the opposite. I tried hanging mine with just tape and hooks and the corners kept curling no matter what I did. It was noticeable during bright scenes, especially with text or subtitles. Maybe I got a bad batch or something, but flat enough for me it was not.
I used the bucket method for a few washes before I got a hose adapter. It’s workable but you’ll want a bigger bucket and you have to watch the water level. I didn’t mind it for my hatchback but a bigger vehicle would get old fast. It’s not terrible, just not as effortless as hooking up a hose.
I think cup holders are kind of hit or miss depending on how deep they are. Mine handled the shallow ones in my center console, but I didn’t even bother with the ones in the doors since they’re pretty narrow. It’s fine for a quick touch-up, but I wouldn’t expect it to get into every little corner.
Room temp has been fine for me. Cold water might give it a tiny edge for the first few minutes but once the water warms up in the tank it probably evens out anyway. I just use whatever comes out of the tap and it does the job.
I ran mine in a detached garage for a full winter and it didn’t have any issues with the cold. The bigger problem was that I only had one unit and the space was packed with shelves and boxes, so the coverage was spotty. If your garage is fairly open, it should be fine.
I’ve noticed it too, the pads on mine definitely feel lighter than what I remember from my older unit. They still work fine for me, but I do wonder if they’ll need replacing sooner. I guess time will tell.
I think it’s been fine for me so far. I’ve used save states on a few different games and haven’t lost anything yet. Maybe it depends on the rom or how you’re using it but mine seems to handle them okay.
I get around the same, 4 hours or so. Still gets me through my commute and a coffee run so it’s not really bothering me. Maybe the advertised number is just best case.
Never really bothered me that much, to be honest. I just hold it like a regular pen and take a quick break if my hand feels stiff. Works fine for what it is.
I’d probably just wipe it down when I think of it and not stress too much. The filter part is inside so it’s not like you’re scrubbing that every week. Seems like it’d be less annoying than a metal head that gets all crusty.
I’ve had mine for about a month and honestly, my old TV used to flicker when the AC kicked on and that’s stopped. Could be a coincidence but I’m not complaining.
I’ve had mine for a few months and I just charge it whenever I notice it slowing down, which is maybe every couple of weeks. It’s not something I’d worry about for a standard trip.
I’ve seen people say 30W isn’t enough but I think it depends more on what you’re doing with the laptop at the same time.
Honestly, 12 hours with the repellent running doesn’t sound crazy to me. The light barely uses power on low, but that repellent function seems to drain a lot more than people expect.
I had the Clip 3 and the clip on that was tiny, so the 5 looks like a decent step up in that department. I’d mainly use it for clipping onto a belt loop while walking around the house, and it sounds like it’d be fine for that. Might still be a bit snug on thicker jacket pockets, but probably not a dealbreaker for most people.