The 'not so pretty' pics of Canada thread.
Mar 19th 2007, 5:27 pm
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Re: The 'not so pretty' pics of Canada thread.
Most top loaders are not as efficient, simply as they use more water, so need to heat more water, However, not all toploaders are created equal...there are energy star compliant ones out there if you look for them that are pretty efficient.
The short people I know have the sense to build a small platform in front of the machine to make reaching in easier
As a taller person I used to hate bending double to empty a front loader, although a platform would work there too I suppose.
I still dont fancy trying to pour a bucket of stinky diapers into a front loader though
Retailers like top push front loaders because A: as a european import they simply must be superior . B: newer is always better, so you can sell a new front loader to someone who already has a functioning top loader, and C: with the heavy load cantilevered on the bearing, and a dependence on seals to keep the floor dry, they can count on selling you a new one much sooner than if you buy a top loader
I wonder if they are like cars...it takes more energy to build a car than it will use in its lifetime, so buying justifying a new washer based on reduced energy consumption might be doing more harm than good in the long term:?
The short people I know have the sense to build a small platform in front of the machine to make reaching in easier
As a taller person I used to hate bending double to empty a front loader, although a platform would work there too I suppose.I still dont fancy trying to pour a bucket of stinky diapers into a front loader though
Retailers like top push front loaders because A: as a european import they simply must be superior . B: newer is always better, so you can sell a new front loader to someone who already has a functioning top loader, and C: with the heavy load cantilevered on the bearing, and a dependence on seals to keep the floor dry, they can count on selling you a new one much sooner than if you buy a top loaderI wonder if they are like cars...it takes more energy to build a car than it will use in its lifetime, so buying justifying a new washer based on reduced energy consumption might be doing more harm than good in the long term:?
Our washer and dryer came with plinthes which lift them a little over a foot off the floor. The door opens at ideal shovelling height. I don't know that it's a big deal but I have the idea that water efficiency is more important in a rural location than an urban one, not because the water comes from a well but because it drains into a septic system which may have a finite capacity.
Mar 19th 2007, 5:33 pm
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Re: The 'not so pretty' pics of Canada thread.
Mar 19th 2007, 5:34 pm
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Re: The 'not so pretty' pics of Canada thread.
Annual meet up of the "The BE Washing Machine Fanciers of Canada".
Southern Ontario.
In attendence: AX, Iain, dbd and guest...
Southern Ontario.
In attendence: AX, Iain, dbd and guest...
Mar 19th 2007, 5:38 pm
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I'd counter dbds septic "capacity" comment (its a septic, not a holding tank...excesss water drains off)...but point taken. nuff said. Ive a picture of my oil tank here somewhere..taken for insurance purposes..thats back on topic isnt it?
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Mar 19th 2007, 5:43 pm
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Re: The 'not so pretty' pics of Canada thread.
Your kids are going to love bringing their broken bicycles to Dad for fixing:
"Well son, I'll need to strengthen the frame with Titanium flat rod, cut to a 45.61 Degree shampfer and guaranteed to ISO 340000000001 and then replace the wheels with Dilithium crystal spokes oscillating at 3.2Khz with an off-centre cam."
"...but Dad, I only have a puncture."
On the subject of the thread - I'll get me camera oot for tomorrow too.
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Mar 19th 2007, 5:44 pm
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Here's a thing.
Ok, courtesy of www.flashearth.com I attach aerial shots of where I currently work in scenic Newfoundland and where I used to work in not so scenic Basildon as seen from above. Not a profound amount of difference is there?
St. John's:
Basildon:
St. John's:
Basildon:
Mar 19th 2007, 5:58 pm
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Re: The 'not so pretty' pics of Canada thread.
Did you have a lot of porno sites open you had to fuzzy out there
Mar 19th 2007, 6:42 pm
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Re: The 'not so pretty' pics of Canada thread.
1. Kamloops (note strategic placement of fish)
2. Confederation Bridge to PEI (Note the "Vents violents"!)
3. The view from our hotel window in Montreal when we went to watch the Grand Prix.
2. Confederation Bridge to PEI (Note the "Vents violents"!)
3. The view from our hotel window in Montreal when we went to watch the Grand Prix.
Mar 19th 2007, 7:29 pm
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Mar 19th 2007, 7:52 pm
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Well, guess who wont be invited next time now
Mar 19th 2007, 11:15 pm
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1)Approach to Vancouver from Comox
2)One careful owner, individual style, remote location, water front property. We just might be able to afford this!
2)One careful owner, individual style, remote location, water front property. We just might be able to afford this!
Mar 20th 2007, 11:24 am
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low cost option for travellers
Mar 20th 2007, 11:34 am
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I'm aiming for a typical day but it was cold this morning so there were no homeless beggars. It rather pissed me off to drive along with the windows open, camera ready, and not be accosted. If it's warmer tomorrow maybe I'll cheat a bit and get some shots then.
Anyway, leaving the driveway, the road and the one streetlamp, too cold to beg, not very culturally adapted, this sign always says "Gardiner moving slowly".
Anyway, leaving the driveway, the road and the one streetlamp, too cold to beg, not very culturally adapted, this sign always says "Gardiner moving slowly".