More frivolous purchases, stuff you don't need..

[Davie_GLA]

ooo000ooo said:

The batteries have died in my doorbell & there's been a couple of burglaries locally recently so I've bought a ring doorbell.

With a battery that you need to charge every 5 days or so. I love mine but it's a pain in the arse.

[kingston12]

Davie_GLA said:

With a battery that you need to charge every 5 days or so. I love mine but it's a pain in the arse.

Really? That is a shame as that was on my frivolous list, but that wouldn't work for me.

[Davie_GLA]

kingston12 said:

Really? That is a shame as that was on my frivolous list, but that wouldn't work for me.

Mine is the older version to be fair, the newer ones might have a hardwire solution.

[kingston12]

Davie_GLA said:

Mine is the older version to be fair, the newer ones might have a hardwire solution.

Thanks. Hardwire is no good for me. so if the battery wont last a couple of months then Ring won't be either!

[ooo000ooo]

Davie_GLA said:

With a battery that you need to charge every 5 days or so. I love mine but it's a pain in the arse.

I was hoping for at least a month or two, will keep an eye on the battery consumption

[SlimRick]

Davie_GLA said:

ooo000ooo said:

The batteries have died in my doorbell & there's been a couple of burglaries locally recently so I've bought a ring doorbell.

With a battery that you need to charge every 5 days or so. I love mine but it's a pain in the arse.

I've got the Ring 2, not bothered to hardwire it but the option is there.

My Battery's on 32% and hasn't been charged in 2 months. I think it depends on how often it's used and how often the motion sensor is activated. I've got mine turned down so it doesn't go off often.

[Zoon]

Davie_GLA said:

With a battery that you need to charge every 5 days or so. I love mine but it's a pain in the arse.

Every 5 days? What are you doing with it.

[Cotty]

anonymous said:

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I have to do that with my BMW but then I suppose it is my fault really as I put the 60mm lowered springs on it.

[GOG440]

Bobberoo99 said:

That's nice looking bit of kit that!! If you'd have said I have a spare handle you could have had, I've got a defunct trolley jack in the shed which needs dumping you're welcome to the handle!

I reckon postage would have made that too expensive, but thanks for the offer.
I did contact the manufacturer of my jack they would sell me a new handle for only about 80% of the cost of the jack.

[Clockwork Cupcake]

GOG440 said:

I did contact the manufacturer of my jack they would sell me a new handle for only about 80% of the cost of the jack.

Blimey. I do hope you replied and accused them of jacking up the price of spares.

[GOG440]

Clockwork Cupcake said:

GOG440 said:

I did contact the manufacturer of my jack they would sell me a new handle for only about 80% of the cost of the jack.

Blimey. I do hope you replied and accused them of jacking up the price of spares.

Lol

I wish I had thought of that, I just didnt bother replying.

Its a pity really, it was a really well made jack.
The other annoying thing is I know exactly where my old jack handle is, it is at Sherburn Airfield after I accidentally left it behind after doing the Candlelighters charity day.

[epom]

Does this qualify ? As I'm not a Lorenzo fan, but it's a really nice cap.

[alorotom]

epom said:

Does this qualify ? As I'm not a Lorenzo fan, but it's a really nice cap.

Monster ... the council thread is ———> that way

[epom]

[Clockwork Cupcake]

alorotom said:

Monster ... the council thread is ———> that way

We do not judge on this thread.

[epom]

Clockwork Cupcake said:

alorotom said:

Monster ... the council thread is ———> that way

We do not judge on this thread.

[cat with a hat]

epom said:

Does this qualify ? As I'm not a Lorenzo fan, but it's a really nice cap.

I'm not judging..

Just letting everyone know that I wouldn't wear that if someone gave me the cap free and paid me.

[Joe5y]

[Lazermilk]

Joe5y said:

How are you getting on with this?

Would like to get a drone sometime but not sure which one I would go for. How much did you get this setup for if you dont mind me asking?

[Joe5y]

Lazermilk said:

Joe5y said:

How are you getting on with this?

Would like to get a drone sometime but not sure which one I would go for. How much did you get this setup for if you dont mind me asking?

Really well actually. Using it more than I thought I would, so much so that I’ve bought some more batteries for it. (Each battery last 20-25minutes and takes an hour to charge).

£450 all in.

Camera is excellent. Follow me function is amazing. It’s by no means a ‘sports’ drone and airs on the camera side of things but it does have a sport feature and reacts really well - fairly quick also.

Also has some great features, albeit, not that useful.




Ceiling height of 300m is a little limiting but a 2km distance is great.