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This is a link post Angelina, Pinegrove
Got 1m 39s for some pop music?

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This is a link post Put 'em away Toyah
You're gonna have somebody's eye out.

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This is a normal post Ha! She's doing it again, and knows her market.
Good for her.
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This is a link post 2034
Just posting it here to remember my Visa card's PIN number number number number. Please don't share
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This is a normal post I use
twitter to store all my important stuff
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This is a normal post Thanks
I'll finish reading your bank statements and email later. BTW your PornHub subscription is about to expire
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2525 might be more memorable
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This is a link post Lost Popeye short


YouTube


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This is a normal post Parptastic!

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This is a normal post Excellent.

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This is a normal post They go drifting...

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This is a link post Nathaniel Rateliff - Early Spring Till
That time you vibed with the duty solicitor they assigned to get you off a public urination charge.

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I hope they're a lot better than the Philips' dimmable LEDs I can buy in my local Tesco. I bought one to replace a halogen bulb that had gone, but it just didn't work. It kept flicking off and on every few minutes.
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This is a normal post If it is in an enclosed fitting, it might be getting too warm.

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It won't be the heat. It was replacing a halogen, which got much hotter. This was barely warm when I took it out.
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 19:39, , Reply)
This is a normal post It doesn't need to get as hot as a halogen to damage cheap electronics.

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This is a normal post Not all dimmers are compatible with LEDs.
I tried to replace all the CF bulbs in the living room with LEDs and ended up having to buy a new dimmer switch too.
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 18:49, , Reply)
This is a normal post Same here.
Trailing edge dimmers FTW.
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 19:02, , Reply)
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So in order to save... what? £10 of electricity, I have to throw out and replace a perfectly good dimmer switch? Per room?

Seems a bit wasteful.
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 19:45, , Reply)
This is a normal post How many tonnes of coal is it worth burning to keep your dimmer switches?

(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 20:10, , Reply)
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How many tonnes of coal does it take to make a dimmer switch to replace one that I'm being forced to throw out long before the end of it's lifespan?
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 20:28, , Reply)
This is a normal post it's a bit like how people tend to gloss over that manufacturing just the battery for an electric car releases 18 tonnes of CO2
or basically 5 years emissions of a driving a normal petrol sedan
(, Wed 27 Jan 2021, 3:33, , Reply)
This is a normal post Several years ago now,
but I had one “friend” on Facebook proudly saying they had driven an electric car all the way from Sussex to Scotland.

At that time the energy mix of the UK generation capacity was approximately 40% coal. Which I reckon got them as far as Nottingham.
(, Wed 27 Jan 2021, 7:07, , Reply)
This is a normal post Your figure is a bit high there, chuppy
The quickest of Googling shows that you're wrong about the CO2 by about 30% and you've more than doubled the time taken to balance the CO2 cost of the WHOLE car compared to a petrol-burner.
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This is a normal post I don't think my housemate/landlord has yet realised that his plan to replace all of the house's lamps with 'smart' bulbs is going to cost him more than just buying replacement lamps
since the existing mains dimmer switches won't work with them and normal light switches don't really work well with them either (since you need to leave the power to the lamps turned on in order to remotely control them). Not particularly smart, in my opinion...
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 22:41, , Reply)
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I have a few wifi smart bulbs - look good to begin with, then once the novelty wears off, they're pretty boring.

I wouldn't want to make all my lights dependent on a single point of failure eg wifi hub or zigbee bridge - I can see that ending in some loud sweary words at some point
(, Tue 26 Jan 2021, 10:50, , Reply)
This is a normal post Not everything needs to be smart
Light-bulbs being a case in point.
(, Wed 27 Jan 2021, 8:46, , Reply)
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Remember when you didn't have to worry if something as basic as a lightbulb was compatible with something as basic as a switch?
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 19:41, , Reply)
This is a normal post I wasn’t impressed either.
Don’t even get me started on the dimmable bedside lights I have. Bought a replacement LED bulb for one of those only to have it flicker horribly in anything other than fully on.
Rather than replace two rather nice lamps ahead of time I bought a crap load of spare halogens on Amazon.
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 19:52, , Reply)
This is a normal post A dimmer isn't just a switch, LEDs work fine with on/off switches.

(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 20:08, , Reply)
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I don't have on/off switches.
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 20:31, , Reply)
This is a normal post A dimmer is a potentiometer/variable resistor, not just a switch.
And a diode is not a bulb.
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 20:14, , Reply)
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Well spotted. Have a gold star.


(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 20:33, , Reply)
This is a normal post I don’t have anything to add but I really want a star.

(, Tue 26 Jan 2021, 17:45, , Reply)
This is a normal post Nah,
domestic mains lighting dimmers change the shape of the waveform to reduce the overall power in each AC cycle and can only be used with lamps that work with a non-sinusoidal AC supply (hence the need for dimmable LED lamps, and even then some are fussy about the waveform).

Resistive dimmers are too bulky, inefficient and get too hot to be practical in domestic lighting.
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 20:49, , Reply)
This is a normal post I once had a 'haunted' fluorescent bulb.
It started lighting intermittently (~1s) when switched off.
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 21:02, , Reply)
This is a normal post Fluorescent lamps are powered via a 'ballast' circuit to limit the current supply.
They may contain capacitors which could store sufficient charge to power the lamp for a short duration after the supply voltage has been removed.
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 22:31, , Reply)
This is a normal post I'd thought of a capacitor, but it did it repeatedly.
My guess was some sort of current leakage allowing it to recharge. It died a few weeks after.
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 23:54, , Reply)
This is a normal post Yeah, sounds like dodgy wiring
or your microwave oven was seriously leaking radiation!
(, Tue 26 Jan 2021, 0:40, , Reply)
This is a normal post https://b3ta.com/links/1559267
But I hate them buzzy dimmers.
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 21:36, , Reply)
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Well DUH
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 20:55, , Reply)
This is a normal post There is a pot in there, but it’s a triac that does the dimming.
It does this by turning the power on and off around 100Hz.

Most LED drivers don’t react well to this.
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 20:56, , Reply)
This is a normal post Physically, the knob is a switch-pot. What happens beyond that is arcane magic.
I'm fine to mod your battery operated synth but don't let me rewire your house.
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 21:39, , Reply)
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is it a low power bulb?? the transformer that powers the halogen lamp has a minimum power output!

so by replacing the power hungry bulb with a LED bulb can cause the transformer to misbehave and flash
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 21:08, , Reply)
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Nope, a bog-standard ceiling fitting. Designed for incandescent bulbs, fitted with the low-power halogen replacements. Now it seems the move to LED was a step too far.
(, Tue 26 Jan 2021, 0:23, , Reply)
This is a normal post Not a halogen transformer issue (as that would mean low voltage lighting which would require special replacement LED lamps)
but likely an older leading edge type dimmer that similarly has a minimum load requirement that the replacement LED lamp isn't providing.
(, Tue 26 Jan 2021, 1:06, , Reply)
This is a normal post I'm genuinely impressed by the level of passion and knowledge about light bulbs
and dimmers round here.
(, Tue 26 Jan 2021, 11:41, , Reply)
This is a normal post It’s an excellent example of systems integration.
Two items, both fully compliant with all relevant standards, turn out to be fundamentally incompatible in a way that is only identified during integrated testing.

This is why SLS is utterly fucked.
(, Tue 26 Jan 2021, 14:20, , Reply)
This is a normal post "looks at mustard and chocolate experiment"
Integrated testing is needed you say?
(, Wed 27 Jan 2021, 8:44, , Reply)
This is a normal post B3ta was originally a light bulb fan site called 'switch hitters', Rob purchased it from the owner in a mistaken attempt to enter another type of site market.
Realising the joke was on him he decided to try humour instead.
(, Tue 26 Jan 2021, 16:00, , Reply)
This is a normal post 'witch shitters' I don't get it.

(, Tue 26 Jan 2021, 16:58, , Reply)
This is a link post This is bit random.


(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 13:47, , Reply)
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looks like it's the hydraulics

It's a bit convenient that it happened in front of the camera - almost as though it's staged?

edit: the youtube comments are interesting - his hobby is to film garbage trucks
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 14:09, , Reply)
This is a normal post Yup
Atomised oil/air mix makes contact with a hot component and WHUMP!
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 14:39, , Reply)
This is a normal post That makes sense
At first I thought of flammable gas in the rubbish.
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This is a normal post Hmmm, this is an interesting video. I think I’ll post it on the internet, but I will abruptly cut it just as things get going, because I know what a short attention span people have.

(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 15:06, , Reply)
This is a normal post Or
“Things have just burst into flames, I’m not hanging around”
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 15:44, , Reply)
This is a normal post Could be using the phone to ring emergency services.

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This is a normal post lucky someone was standing there filming it....

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This is a link post Dog cruelly mocking injured owner.


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This is a normal post it looks like a dog that's just had its foot crunched with a crutch

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This is a normal post Dogs are incapable of cruelty.
This lovely fella is just showing solidarity.
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 5:30, , Reply)
This is a normal post The same way dogs express their owners' repressed urge to shit in public

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This is a normal post apart from savaging babies asleep in their playpen to death. that aside, they're incapable of cruelty
au.news.yahoo.com/baby-girl-mauled-to-death-by-dog-at-party-illinois-121813968.html
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This is a normal post Reads link - doesn't click on link

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This is a normal post Maybe it was hungry.

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This is a normal post bit of a mood killer that

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m - br
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This is a normal post in fairness their owners are almost always much, much worse than the pooches
and buying a pit bull you might as well buy a crocodile
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 22:02, , Reply)
This is a normal post Apparently there are no pit bulls in America
The Kennel Club doesn’t recognise a single breed; people just call dogs with particular characteristics as pit bulls.
(, Tue 26 Jan 2021, 12:06, , Reply)
This is a link post Gorgo!
Godzilla on Thames

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This is a normal post There's a Gorgo in the Thames?

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Her mate's close by.
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This is a normal post This video is age-restricted and only available on YouTube.
It demands I prove my age with either my credit card, which I have never owned, or my photo ID, which does not exist.

*shrugs*
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 13:44, , Reply)
This is a normal post wait long enough and BBC2 or Talking Pictures TV will show it again
probably around 6pm
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Unrestricted version on Dailymotion.

I looked at various ways of trying to bypass YT's new way of imposing age restrictions yesterday and didn't find any that worked...even proxy sites like youtubensfw.com no longer work.
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This is a normal post i think my google account is old enough to be able to watch it

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Credit card or driving licence required? Fuck. That. Shit!
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\o/
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This is a normal post Huh.
That doesn't look terrible...
I quite enjoyed skull island.
(, Sun 24 Jan 2021, 17:46, , Reply)
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Godzilla King of the Monsters was stupid but a lot of fun. This already looks like it'd be more fun.
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This is a normal post I can recommend Shin Godzilla
It’s a standalone modern retelling of Godzilla 1, and had a lower budget than the monsterverse films, but still holds its own, though is a bit “talky” in comparison. A few of the Neon Genesis Evangelion team were involved and there is a distinctly satirical edge to a lot of it.
(Less happens in murky darkness too)
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This is a normal post Pah!
Another American remake of a Japanese film...
(, Sun 24 Jan 2021, 19:23, , Reply)
This is a normal post Always loved the bit with the tree

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I dare the yanks to do a monster movie without the fucking military in it. Yawn.
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Do you think that if a hundred foot tall atomic fire-breathing dinosaur turned up in downtown LA and started wrecking up the place, they'd tackle it with a devastating leaflet campaign?
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This is a normal post It’s been a very effective tactic for the Liberal Democrats and Domino’s Pizza round my way.

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Perhaps next time, which will be the fourth movie they try it in?
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This is a normal post Glocks held sideway will do it

(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 12:55, , Reply)
This is a normal post The original Godzilla theme was originally supposed to be
For the Japanese Self Defence Forces. Which is as close to an army as they have.
youtu.be/AUxJ8P3bH8k
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This is a normal post Haha good clip

(, Sun 24 Jan 2021, 18:45, , Reply)
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Those kids are totally whack.
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This is a normal post HAHAHA brilliant!

(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 11:48, , Reply)
This is a link post Semi serious attempt at a love song I made this!
Re-creating late 70s west coast vibes.
Slightly Yacht rock.
A bit Thundercatty.

(, Sun 24 Jan 2021, 11:56, , Reply)
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Like this a heck of a bundle of a bunch. Added to my big playlist. Cheers.
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Feel free to share if you like. My audience currently consists of friends on fb and this site!
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This is a normal post like it!
Would deffo watch a porno with this soundtrack.

might I suggest MEENEDEESC who only do Golden Era Porno style music:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5dtIgnpZ7o
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 12:59, , Reply)
This is a link post I'm Justin Lee Brooker and I've written a song I made this!
Mum told me to own the insults so I'm pretending I'm okay with them now.

Wrote this song though and I think you could like it, if you tried.

(, Sun 24 Jan 2021, 11:50, , Reply)
This is a normal post {:-)
Fun fact, Mackeson used to be recommended by doctors to pregnant women.
(, Sun 24 Jan 2021, 14:02, , Reply)
This is a normal post My mum was recommended it
Never did me any harm.

P.s. My granddad was the doctor who recommended it.

P.p.s. it probably did me harm.
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This is a link post Indyfloof


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This is a normal post tears running down my face after many repeats
best yet?
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This is a normal post Better and more exciting than the entire Crystal Skull one.

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This is a normal post yes that was unwatcbable

(, Sun 24 Jan 2021, 15:28, , Reply)
This is a normal post {:-D

(, Sun 24 Jan 2021, 13:07, , Reply)
This is a normal post Indyfloof BTS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9MHxiWfTwQ&ab_channel=OwlKitty
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This is a link post It's our favourite COVID-19 educator.

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This is a normal post ANAS!
That was informative AND entertaining. Yay.
(, Sat 23 Jan 2021, 23:28, , Reply)
This is a normal post He's on youtube now :)

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This is a link post Carl Thompson has made instruments for Les Claypool and Lou Reed
Really enjoyed this short film, what a gent, what a legend.
(, Sat 23 Jan 2021, 22:36, , Reply)
This is a normal post Really enjoyed that
Thank you for posting
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This is a normal post me too

(, Sun 24 Jan 2021, 22:37, , Reply)
This is a link post Bad time in a plane


(, Sat 23 Jan 2021, 19:42, , Reply)
This is a normal post Did the pilot used to work on a tour bus?
As in, not the driver of the tour bus; the "on your right you will see some classic examples of power lines".
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This is a normal post previously a lumberjack i think

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This is a normal post So, he´s ok?

(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 13:30, , Reply)
This is a normal post don't we need to be above them?
nah i walk under these things everyday. never had an issue
(, Sun 24 Jan 2021, 20:24, , Reply)
This is a normal post So many poor choices
Watching that ASI and VSI was giving me the proper fear - not climbing and not accelerating. No energy. No options.
(, Sat 23 Jan 2021, 22:26, , Reply)
This is a normal post i don't fly but fuck me i know that beeping can't be good

(, Sun 24 Jan 2021, 20:23, , Reply)
This is a normal post Pow!
Right in the smacker!
Old pilots and bold pilots etc..
(, Sat 23 Jan 2021, 22:29, , Reply)
This is a normal post The three most important things in flying an airplane:
Airspeed, airspeed and airspeed.
(, Sun 24 Jan 2021, 12:47, , Reply)
This is a normal post altitude might have something to do with it as well brah
i get you tho, if he was banging along he could have flitted over if needed. but this twat probably wouldn't have even noticed and the result would probably be even worse lol. jesus where do these people get thier licences?
(, Sun 24 Jan 2021, 20:22, , Reply)
This is a normal post Altitude is helpful, but it's not as important as airspeed
Airspeed is what keeps the plane flying. Altitude gives you options in case of problems.

Airspeed but no altitude - OK. I can trade if I need to.
Altitude but no airspeed - I'm in trouble. I need to trade NOW.
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 10:06, , Reply)
This is a normal post Wings are quite important too.

(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 7:44, , Reply)
This is a normal post I'm an optimistic flyer
You can get a long way with a positive altitude
(, Mon 25 Jan 2021, 8:42, , Reply)
This is a normal post Looks like the front fell off.

(, Sun 24 Jan 2021, 21:14, , Reply)
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The pilot would have been fine if he were flying outside the environment
(, Tue 26 Jan 2021, 10:42, , Reply)
This is a link post Marble League Winter Special E4: Bobsled
OOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooOOOOH this is a good one!

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