why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

Racer X 69 · 07-17-2019, 05:03 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

The sink is in very nearly the same location as before, but the new sink will have a bench mounted mixer tap, while the previous sink had two wall taps. So, we needed to move the hot and cold feeds and also move the waste slightly. On the other wall, we had two (old style) double hotpoints and that's changing to three new (smaller modern style) double hotpoints. Also, I needed to install the feed for the new concealed under-cabinet lighting. And I needed to move the supply pipe for the fridge icemaker. So, yes, the drywall had to come off.

What is a hotpoint Mark?

MarkJerling · 07-17-2019, 05:04 PM - **1 Like**

I was going to post about it here, but then I figured it needs a thread of it's own:

Feel free to go have a read and a listen: Johnny Clegg passed away. - PentaxForums.com

MarkJerling · 07-17-2019, 05:10 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

What is a hotpoint Mark?

Ah - that's what we call an electrical socket.

Looks like this:

You can even get clever ones with built in USB charging.

Racer X 69 · 07-17-2019, 05:23 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Ah - that's what we call an electrical socket.

Looks like this:

You can even get clever ones with built in USB charging.

They looks like a pair of Mr. Bill's going, "Oh! Nooooo!!!!!"

robtcorl · 07-17-2019, 05:26 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Ah - that's what we call an electrical socket.

Youtu.be

MarkJerling · 07-17-2019, 05:51 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

220/221 Volts Whatever it takes? - YouTube

Yup, it's all 220, 221, whatever!

**rod_grant** · 07-17-2019, 06:49 PM - **2 Likes**

We call them power points.
Hotpoint used to be an electrical appliance brand name. - now gone the way of lots of other brands.

robtcorl · 07-17-2019, 07:05 PM

We call them outlets.

MarkJerling · 07-17-2019, 07:55 PM

Originally posted by rod_grant

We call them power points.
Hotpoint used to be an electrical appliance brand name. - now gone the way of lots of other brands.

Power points. Makes sense.

MarkJerling · 07-17-2019, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

We call them outlets.

As in electrical outlets, or just outlets?
Still 110V?

**savoche** · 07-17-2019, 11:37 PM - **5 Likes**

Oh.

Parking skillz. According to the driver he realised something was wrong when he went out to check his parking. Obviously a bright guy..

**savoche** · 07-17-2019, 11:56 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

They looks like a pair of Mr. Bill's going, "Oh! Nooooo!!!!!"

There are more expressions to be found on the chart for uncommon plugs (at some point) used in NZ/AU - most of them look to have a severe hangover.

**savoche** · 07-18-2019, 12:17 AM - **3 Likes**

...and really, how did we manage to mess this up so thoroughly? Currently 14 types of sockets in use around the world

Is it just to make us keep buying adapters because the one we bought last time was left at home?

The type D used in India/Pakistan is the one used in UK up until WWII or thereabouts - and is smaller than the similar-looking huge type M used in South Africa.

**savoche** · 07-18-2019, 12:18 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Power points. Makes sense.

I have been to too many presentations where they make very little sense

Racer X 69 · 07-18-2019, 01:39 AM

Originally posted by savoche

Oh.

Parking skillz. According to the driver he realised something was wrong when he went out to check his parking. Obviously a bright guy..

Why is there not a guardrail there?

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07-17-2019, 05:03 PM	#69106
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	Originally posted by MarkJerling The sink is in very nearly the same location as before, but the new sink will have a bench mounted mixer tap, while the previous sink had two wall taps. So, we needed to move the hot and cold feeds and also move the waste slightly. On the other wall, we had two (old style) double hotpoints and that's changing to three new (smaller modern style) double hotpoints. Also, I needed to install the feed for the new concealed under-cabinet lighting. And I needed to move the supply pipe for the fridge icemaker. So, yes, the drywall had to come off. What is a hotpoint Mark?

07-17-2019, 05:04 PM - 1 Like	#69107
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	I was going to post about it here, but then I figured it needs a thread of it's own: Feel free to go have a read and a listen: Johnny Clegg passed away. - PentaxForums.com

07-17-2019, 05:10 PM - 2 Likes	#69108
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by Racer X 69 What is a hotpoint Mark? Ah - that's what we call an electrical socket. Looks like this: You can even get clever ones with built in USB charging.

07-17-2019, 05:23 PM - 5 Likes	#69109
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	Originally posted by MarkJerling Ah - that's what we call an electrical socket. Looks like this: You can even get clever ones with built in USB charging. They looks like a pair of Mr. Bill's going, "Oh! Nooooo!!!!!"

07-17-2019, 05:51 PM - 3 Likes	#69111
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by robtcorl 220/221 Volts Whatever it takes? - YouTube Yup, it's all 220, 221, whatever!

07-17-2019, 06:49 PM - 2 Likes	#69112
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	We call them power points. Hotpoint used to be an electrical appliance brand name. - now gone the way of lots of other brands.

07-17-2019, 07:05 PM	#69113
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	We call them outlets.

07-17-2019, 07:55 PM	#69114
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by rod_grant We call them power points. Hotpoint used to be an electrical appliance brand name. - now gone the way of lots of other brands. Power points. Makes sense.

07-17-2019, 07:56 PM	#69115
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by robtcorl We call them outlets. As in electrical outlets, or just outlets? Still 110V?

07-17-2019, 11:37 PM - 5 Likes	#69116
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Oh. Parking skillz. According to the driver he realised something was wrong when he went out to check his parking. Obviously a bright guy..

07-17-2019, 11:56 PM - 3 Likes	#69117
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Racer X 69 They looks like a pair of Mr. Bill's going, "Oh! Nooooo!!!!!" There are more expressions to be found on the chart for uncommon plugs (at some point) used in NZ/AU - most of them look to have a severe hangover.

07-18-2019, 12:17 AM - 3 Likes	#69118
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	...and really, how did we manage to mess this up so thoroughly? Currently 14 types of sockets in use around the world Is it just to make us keep buying adapters because the one we bought last time was left at home? The type D used in India/Pakistan is the one used in UK up until WWII or thereabouts - and is smaller than the similar-looking huge type M used in South Africa.

07-18-2019, 12:18 AM - 4 Likes	#69119
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by MarkJerling Power points. Makes sense. I have been to too many presentations where they make very little sense

07-18-2019, 01:39 AM	#69120
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	Originally posted by savoche Oh. Parking skillz. According to the driver he realised something was wrong when he went out to check his parking. Obviously a bright guy.. Why is there not a guardrail there?