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Meebers · Dec 21, 2021

Winuser said:
It does a nice job of shredding. The shredding isn't as small as the Staples shredder but small enough that no one is going to be able to read anything. With a 1 hour run time I can get a lot more shredding done then with the 5 - 10-minute run time of the Staples shredder.

I have a staples pro that has been a long lasting work horse, however it does have a short run time. I have been using the staples oil on it and has extended the run time somewhat. Thinking of installing a pc fan to cool it, but most likely would make a snow storm in my room> :0(

Winuser · Dec 21, 2021

Meebers said:
I have a staples pro that has been a long lasting work horse, however it does have a short run time. I have been using the staples oil on it and has extended the run time somewhat. Thinking of installing a pc fan to cool it, but most likely would make a snow storm in my room> :0(

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My Staples shredder does a great job of shredding. I have boxes of papers including boxes of papers from my mom and 5 -10-minute run time isn't going to do it.

If you do manage to install a fan make sure you keep the shredder well oiled. From what I have read the purpose of the oil is not only to keep moving parts lubed but to keep paper dust from building up and jamming the gears.

jvickers · Dec 23, 2021

I bought this vintage electric throw off eBay last night:

This is one of those that never shuts off. I didn't realize that it was a "Smart" electric throw. We'll see how it works. My wife wanted one of those old electric blankets with the simple on/off switch and number dial. You know, the kind that would bake you alive when you set it on High. The new electric blankets are trash. They don't heat and certainly don't last. This is about $30 less than a new electric throw would be and was supposedly never used. We'll see how it works!

BunnyJ · Dec 23, 2021

Wow.. I should get Erin one of those.

Edwin · Dec 23, 2021

Mouse got returned.
They don't refund you the environmental fee!!! SoB's!!!

SmokeMe · Dec 23, 2021

jvickers said:
I bought this vintage electric throw off eBay last night:

This is one of those that never shuts off. I didn't realize that it was a "Smart" electric throw. We'll see how it works. My wife wanted one of those old electric blankets with the simple on/off switch and number dial. You know, the kind that would bake you alive when you set it on High. The new electric blankets are trash. They don't heat and certainly don't last. This is about $30 less than a new electric throw would be and was supposedly never used. We'll see how it works!

Low EMF?
Not sure you worry or care about this but here is a snip of info on this:

Are Electric Blankets Safe?
Now let’s talk specifically about the dangers of electric blankets (especially if you aren’t using a low-EMF electric blanket).
The primary type of radiation that electric blankets emit is magnetic field, which is dangerous over time. The primary concern with this is both the proximity of the radiation, and the length of exposure.

5 Best Low-EMF Electric Blankets [Updated 2023]

Electric blankets, especially on a cold winter day like the day I'm writing this, are a great way to warm up and stay cozy. However, as more people become aware

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I have tested mine w/ a EMF meter (TF2) & it fails on Hi, Med, Low & when just plugged in (Electric & Magnetic Fields), so I use it to preheat my bed about 2 hours (toasty) then switch it off & unplug it before crashing.
I also look primarily at how much much High Radio/Microwaves (mW/cm2) the Microwave oven leaks at various distances.

Maybe I'm just cautious about these things?

Meebers · Dec 23, 2021

I was wearing my wireless Sennheiser's last evening and went to the microwave to warm up a snack and when I turned the MW on, all sound disappeared from the headphones until the timer finished. I was about 4 ft away at the time. :scream:

jvickers · Dec 23, 2021

SmokeMe said:
Low EMF?
Not sure you worry or care about this but here is a snip of info on this:

I have tested mine w/ a EMF meter (TF2) & it fails on Hi, Med, Low & when just plugged in (Electric & Magnetic Fields), so I use it to preheat my bed about 2 hours (toasty) then switch it off & unplug it before crashing.
I also look primarily at how much much High Radio/Microwaves (mW/cm2) the Microwave oven leaks at various distances.

Maybe I'm just cautious about these things?

Not sure if you're being too cautious. I'm not sure the long-term effects of using electric blankets like those. My parents used them for decades and didn't develop any symptoms of, well, anything I know of. My wife wanted one, and that's what she'll get, though. Happy wife, happy life!

Dru2 · Dec 23, 2021

jvickers said:
Not sure if you're being too cautious. I'm not sure the long-term effects of using electric blankets like those. My parents used them for decades and didn't develop any symptoms of, well, anything I know of. My wife wanted one, and that's what she'll get, though. Happy wife, happy life!

Everyday some study comes out claiming this or that is dangerous to humans. Heck just being human is dangerous. Live life

Edwin · Dec 23, 2021

Meebers said:
I was wearing my wireless Sennheiser's last evening and went to the microwave to warm up a snack and when I turned the MW on, all sound disappeared from the headphones until the timer finished. I was about 4 ft away at the time.

Didn't nuke your brain, did it!?!?!? :boom:

Edwin · Dec 23, 2021

Meebers said:
I was wearing my wireless Sennheiser's last evening and went to the microwave to warm up a snack and when I turned the MW on, all sound disappeared from the headphones until the timer finished. I was about 4 ft away at the time.

If I'm wearing buds or cans and flick a light switch, I get a pop sound in the device!
Kinda makes you wonder if they're healthy to wear!!! :dizzy:

jvickers · Dec 23, 2021

Edwin said:
If I'm wearing buds or cans and flick a light switch, I get a pop sound in the device!
Kinda makes you wonder if they're healthy to wear!!!

Or more importantly, if it's safe to turn on the lights without radiating yourself. Maybe we should just develop echolocation or something...

Winuser · Dec 23, 2021

SmokeMe said:
Low EMF?
Not sure you worry or care about this but here is a snip of info on this:

I have tested mine w/ a EMF meter (TF2) & it fails on Hi, Med, Low & when just plugged in (Electric & Magnetic Fields), so I use it to preheat my bed about 2 hours (toasty) then switch it off & unplug it before crashing.
I also look primarily at how much much High Radio/Microwaves (mW/cm2) the Microwave oven leaks at various distances.

Maybe I'm just cautious about these things?

I do respect your decision to be cautious. My thoughts are that every day we are being bombarded with electrical, radio and magnetic waves from every direction. If it's going to happen than it's going to happen.

Winuser · Dec 23, 2021

Dru2 said:
Everyday some study comes out claiming this or that is dangerous to humans. Heck just being human is dangerous. Live life

I think it has to do with who is paying for the study and what they have to gain or lose.

PerpetualCycle · Dec 24, 2021

My Samsung Galaxy S9 is slowly dying - the screen is turning green with lines across it and it is unusable when this happens, and it is happening more frequently. I was planning on upgrading, but was hoping to wait until the Iphone 14 came out next year. But I can't. Hopefully I will get it next week, As it is I had to compromise on the storage capacity as larger capacity were not available until March. Sigh, spending too much money.

Iphone 13 Pro Max (I got the gold tint, not that it matters).

Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating it. To everyone else happy holidays or at least have a great weekend!

Fabler2 · Dec 25, 2021

Love 'em or hate 'em you have to say that Apple make the best mobile (cell) phones. Just a shame their poor repairability is baked in.

Meebers · Dec 26, 2021

Edwin said:
Didn't nuke your brain, did it!?!?!?

Not sure, wife found my warm up the next morning still awaiting consumption :look:

PerpetualCycle · Dec 26, 2021

Case for my wife's new ipad pro and case for my new iphone. Spent practically all freakin day picking them out. It never ends.

She really liked the new ipad. It replaced a 7-8 year old ipad.