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    Sushi rice in an Aroma cooker, is 1:1 water ratio actually right?

    the aroma cup is 3/4 of a standard us cup btw, alot of people miss that and then wonder why their measurments are off when they cross reference recipes online. Use the cup that came with it and stop trying to convert.
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    Ryobi 18V battery pinout, what do the C1-C4 pads actually do?

    I disagree. I have ryobi 18v tool packs that I restored 3 years ago that are still running fine. The BMS is programmed to lock out the tool way before the cells are actually damaged; in most instances the cells is fine.
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    Common reasons a Delonghi La Specialista stops pumping water?

    The pump will run but the machine will think there is no water going through. On some models it will buzz for a second then stop.
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    Running just one basket on the Ninja Foodi dual zone, what's the actual sequence?

    And that’s exactly why threads like this exist. If people spent 90 seconds with the card we wouldn’t need a forum post explaining which button to press first. The information is literally printed and included in the box.
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    Kitchen Mama can opener stops working, what's the usual fix?

    is the hall sensor the one that detects when the lid has completed its rotation or is there a separate encoder for that?
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    Common reasons a Delonghi La Specialista stops pumping water?

    flowmeter 100%. Had one come in last year with the brew side of the machine completely dead. Customer was convinced it was the pump. Found the flowmeter had gunk in it and cleaned it. Worked perfectly after. People always skip over the flowmeter because it’s so easy to think the pump is the...
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    Running just one basket on the Ninja Foodi dual zone, what's the actual sequence?

    Counterpoint: the labeling is fine if you read the quick start card. People just chuck the documentation and then complain the appliance is confusing. It tells you right on page 2 that 1 and 2 are zone selectors. Not the machine's fault.
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    Hamilton Beach FlexBrew not pumping water, what usually causes it?

    honestly these things are 40 bucks at walmart just buy a new one lmao
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    Kitchen Mama can opener stops working, what's the usual fix?

    interesting, so if I rigged up a small 6v wall wart to the can opener would it just work?
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    Kitchen Mama can opener stops working, what's the usual fix?

    Wait does the motor actually run on a full 6V from 4 AAs in series, or are they wired in some weird configuration inside the can opener?
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    Instant Pot burn message what actually triggers it?

    opened it up. Sensor can be checked with a multimeter. Mine was out of spec. Soldered in a new sensor for ~$4 and it’s been running another 2 years on it.
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    What do all the pins on a Bosch 18V battery pack actually do?

    because the charger uses the ID to determine the chemistry and capacity of the battery. The tool just needs to know that there is a tool connected to the battery.
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    What do all the pins on a Bosch 18V battery pack actually do?

    on the procore packs there is definately more going on, theres a small mcu in there that talks to the charger. The older 4ah and 5ah ones with the round style are pretty much just resistor ID though.
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    Ryobi 18V battery pinout, what do the C1-C4 pads actually do?

    As with most ryobi 18v tools, the C1-C4 pins serves a simple function as balance leads. It's just a matter of hooking the appropriate leads to each of the junctions and you're good. Nothing special about them though.
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    Instant Pot burn message what actually triggers it?

    I had one go bad after about 3 years of heavy use. It was throwing burn errors on plain rice with the proper water ratio. Replaced the inner pot (it was scratched up around the bottom) and the sensor that was under the pot. The inner pot wasnt the problem. It was a hardware issue. But yeah, 99%...
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    Heat Pump VS Propane

    Compare energy cost in your area. It’s either heat pump is cheaper or more expensive. This way, you’ll scale the two system equally and choose what’s best for you.
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    Heat Pump VS Propane

    Compared to heat pumps, if you didn’t have propane stock in your house, the cost of its delivery is very high especially when you live in remote areas.
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    Need ideas for floor cooling

    I can vouch for floor cooling because I have worked in HVAC for almost all of my life. Great for dry climates – subtle cooling, a real definition of comfort, and quietly peaceful. Plus, very efficient when it comes to energy. But as a long-time HVAC worker, the cons are pretty big especially in...
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    How can I be cost effective when practicing techniques on wood materials?

    For joinery, get construction-grade 2x4s. Very good for beginners, dirt cheap, and can be cut down to decent sizes and portions perfect for practices. Basswood is your bet when it comes to carving, very easy to deal with and very soft, perfect again for beginners. After basswood, try...