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I picked one up for rinsing off my patio furniture and thought the bucket thing would be handy since I don’t have an outdoor tap. First couple of times it worked fine, but the hose that comes with it is short enough that the bucket has to be right next to whatever you’re cleaning, and once the water level drops it starts pulling air and sputtering. I ended up just carrying the bucket along with me and moving it as I went. It does pull water, no question, but you can’t park it and forget it like a normal setup. My brother borrowed it for washing his wheelie bins and had the same thing happen, so it’s not just me being clumsy with it. I still use it that way for small jobs but I wouldn’t count on it for anything where you need to wander far from the water.
I’ve been leaving mine out since April and it’s survived a few soakings, but the one thing I do now is check that the little solar panel on top isn’t sitting under a puddle or buried in wet leaves. Sounds simple but it made a difference for mine after a rainy stretch.
That’s the tricky bit, a vent can work both ways depending on the day. Since you’re not sure yet, maybe leave a cheap little hygrometer in there for a bit so you can actually see what the damp is doing before you commit to the box.
I keep mine a few inches off the wall just because it feels safer, even if the back doesn’t get hot. Nothing dramatic has happened, it’s just how I’ve always done it with heaters.
A plain box like that sounds like a nice little setup, and I like that you can just leave it be for weeks. The one thing I keep wondering about is whether the vent actually helps in a shed that gets cold and warm, since that’s the part I never quite trust. Do you get a lot of temperature swings where the shed sits?
I actually don’t think knowing which mode it’s on ruins the whole thing. I’ve done a version where I just write down a quick note each evening about how I feel, and then compare the notes after a couple weeks. It’s not perfect science but it’s been good enough for me to notice a pattern.
I mostly just accept that some things go quiet and use the old fashioned switch or button when it happens. That part doesn’t really bother me since the lights still turn on and off fine. The bit I do appreciate is when stuff picks right back up once the wifi returns instead of needing a reset.
I keep my emergency stuff in a soft-sided tote bag instead of a hard box. It squishes into the little gap behind the seats and doesn’t go flying when I turn. Plus I can just grab the whole bag if I need something. Simple but it works for me.
I keep my cat’s food in the original bag but I don’t just clip it, I actually squeeze most of the air out first before rolling the top down and clipping it. That part seems to matter more than people think. My last big bag took about six weeks to finish and the kibble at the bottom still smelled fine and my cat ate it without any fuss. I did try a plastic bin once and honestly the food got a weird stale smell faster than I expected, so I went back to the bag. The one thing I’ll say is keep it somewhere cool and dark, because I left a bag near a sunny window once and that batch definitely went off quicker. Nothing fancy here, just squeeze, roll, clip, and try to use it up within a couple months.
I usually give it a couple days before I read anything into it. One rough night could just be a late meal or a glass of wine. If it stays low for a few days in a row, then I start paying attention.
These have been great for me. I picked up a couple so my older drill and my newer impact can share the same batteries, and it just makes life easier when I’m doing random stuff around the house. Haven’t had any issues with the batteries themselves so far.
My dad still has one of those old voice translators in a drawer somewhere, the kind where you had to type everything in and it would read it out in a robot voice. We took it on a trip to Portugal a few years back and honestly it was more of a comedy act than a translator. Half the time the waiter just looked at us confused while the thing slowly spelled out something that made no sense at all. My mom ended up using hand gestures and pointing at the menu like everyone else.
So when I see people talking about offline modes now I get why they’re curious, because the old stuff set the bar pretty low. I don’t have the Talkbuds myself yet but my cousin brought hers to a family thing last month and she showed me a bit of the app. What surprised me was that you can pick your languages ahead of time and it keeps working without a signal. She said she tested it on a flight and it handled basic stuff like greetings and asking for directions fine. Nothing fancy, but the old gadget couldn’t even do that without you typing for ten minutes.
I’d say the offline mode is worth having as a backup, just don’t expect it to handle a whole deep conversation. For quick travel stuff it seems like a totally different league than the old machines.
Onion and garlic smell absolutely sticks to cheap boards, so I would not count on veg only saving you there. I had a plastic one that smelled like old garlic no matter how much I scrubbed it.
I keep mine in the shed too and I’ve never taken the battery out between uses. Mine just lives in the handle and I charge it when it needs it. I know some folks pull theirs out every single time but that seems like more fuss than it’s worth to me. It’s been fine sitting out there through some chilly nights.
The clicking part is honestly the easiest bit. It slides in and you feel it lock, no fiddling around trying to line up little pins or anything. If you can push a button you can do this.
I saw someone say theirs drains a little if left in and I haven’t noticed that with mine. Maybe it depends how long you leave it sitting. I use mine pretty often so it’s not like it’s parked for months at a time.
So if the storing thing is what’s holding you up, I’d say leave it in and don’t give it a second thought. Thanks for asking though, it’s a fair question because the manual makes it sound like you have to remove it every time and I don’t think that’s really necessary.
I got one mainly because my old nozzle was leaking at the handle, so it was more of a replacement than an upgrade. The 360 twist thing is handy for switching between a soft rinse and a harder spray without fighting with the tip. It’s been a couple months and it still works fine for hosing down the walkway and watering the pots.
I went with the version that has the screen and it honestly changed how I use the camera on hikes. I frame way more shots now instead of guessing and hoping. It does add a bit of bulk compared to my old tiny one, but I got used to it fast.
Mine is over a year old and still works the same as when I got it. I don’t do anything special to it either, just rinse it in the morning. So you’ve probably got plenty of time left.
Mine has saved me a few times when my phone slipped between couch cushions. You just tap the button on the tag and the phone rings, even if it’s on silent. Works great for around the house.
Mine is not small enough to just squeeze in beside a monitor without noticing it, so I actually disagree with the idea that these things disappear on a desk. I have a pretty standard setup and the CoolJet took up more room than I expected once I had the cable running to it and the tank filled. It works great and I do like it, but I ended up giving it its own little corner instead of tucking it right next to the screen. If your desk is already cramped you will probably feel it there, even if it does not need a ton of open space around it to run. I still use mine daily, it just was not the invisible little thing I pictured.
Thanks for all the input, good to know it’s not just me wondering about that five minute claim. Sounds like it varies a lot depending on the room, so I’ll just grab one and see how it goes in my bedroom. Appreciate everyone sharing their experiences!
I got these mainly for chatting with my grandma too, and the two-way mode actually handles normal conversation fine as long as you both speak at a steady pace. It’s way more than just travel phrases in my experience. As for wifi, the app works over Bluetooth, so you don’t need to stay connected the whole time.
I usually just crack a window for a bit when mine starts feeling damp and that sorts it out for me. Not a big deal in my experience.
I’d just leave it in all the time if I were you. Mine lives in the door and I plug it in when the light comes on, that’s the whole routine. No filters to mess with is honestly the best part for me.
I got a pair mostly for my commute and they’ve been great for daytime sun. The glare off other cars and windshields is way less annoying now. I wear them almost every sunny day.
I don’t really stress about hitting that exact number. Mine get me through my whole work week plus gym trips, and I just drop them back in the case each night. The case keeps them topped up so I barely think about it.
I actually think the “not portable” take is a bit harsh. I’ve had mine since spring and I move it around my apartment constantly, just not the way people usually mean.
My setup is kind of the opposite of what most folks here seem to do. Instead of carrying the CoolJet to wherever I am, I keep a couple of USB-C cables already plugged in around the place, one near the couch and one in the kitchen, and the unit just hops between them. Takes two seconds to unplug, carry it over, plug it back in. The water tank is the part that actually makes it feel portable to me because I can fill it up and get a good long stretch of use before I need to deal with anything. That part surprised me, I figured I’d be refilling it constantly.
The cable itself has never really bothered me. It’s one cord, not some big power brick situation, so it’s not like I’m dragging an extension cord around. I do wish the plug sat a little tighter though, mine wiggles a bit if I bump the table.
Anyway, for someone bouncing between rooms, I’d say it works fine as long as you’re okay plugging in each time. It’s not a carry-it-to-the-park thing, but around the house it’s been totally fine for me. Thanks for starting this thread, kind of nice to see other people’s setups.