geekworking

geekworking t1_jefske9 wrote

Yes. The electronic inverter circuit is what is creating the AC output and this can be carefully controlled to give a clean and consistent output. High end online type uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems designed to protect sensitive computer equipment work in a similar way to take power from the wall outlet or its batteries to always make clean power.

The other advantage to inverter generators is that they can slow down the engine when less power is needed. This saves a lot of fuel and makes them less noisy most of the time. Normal AC generators need to always run a full speed to provide the proper output frequency.

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geekworking t1_j2f3pix wrote

Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and Automatic Headlights are a bit different.

You are talking about DRL. Only front lights and often no as bright as normal Headlights.

Cars with actual automatic lights have a light sensor that will turn on all of the lights when light level below some level and in many cars will also turn on all of the lights when you active the windshield wipers.

You can usually tell from the instrument cluster. DRL does not light up the cluster but full light on will.

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geekworking t1_j2f2jnw wrote

One thing to note is newer cars that either have LED or were offered with an LED option should have lamp failure warning on the dashboard and most likely will not blink faster.

Also make sure that you clean your lights especially as we head into winter with all of the road salt. If you have to use windshield wash your lights need cleaning.

Last point is if your headlights start to get cloudy you can easily clear up with car polish rubbing compound. The silly piece clear plastic can cost upward of $1000 so they are worth maintaining.

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geekworking t1_j2eotbn wrote

I remember this scene from high school.

Blonde girl looking right past the trumpet dork to shoot her friend the unmistakable look of "you better not fucking disappear with mr sweater and leave my with this douche bag".

Short hair girl eye fucking Mr sweater as a way to tell blonde girl that she is going to have to take one for the team.

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geekworking t1_j1a15wu wrote

If you want to see this in action shop for auto insurance. Give them your name and address and they will pull up every person in your address with a license and every vehicle.

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geekworking t1_j1a0sv3 wrote

The latest one is every check out asking if you want them to email you receipt.

The anti-spam laws have an exception when contacting people with whom the company has an existing business relationship.

You bought something from them so they are in the clear to spam the fuck out of you.

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geekworking t1_j0j009t wrote

Would definitely NOT use white lithium grease as it is too thick and can cause the pins to get hung up.

Lubricating locks is good, but you need something lighter that won't attract dust. Generally best is Teflon, Graphite, or even silicone based Lubricants.

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