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Rallydrv 07-16-2018 11:06 PM

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looking to get something like this done. maybe a metal fabrication company, guessing.

anybody have experience with any? or ideas

MG1 07-16-2018 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mk1freak (Post 8911376)
yea MG you got my hopes up....stupid shell on patterson and kingsway



Bwahahahaha......... I took a video of mine working at the Production Way Macs. It's so sexy, I don't think I can upload it here. Basically, you choose your flavour/cup and peel back the lid slowly, then completely off. Then you slide that cup into the holder. The thing lifts the cup up and into the upper chamber. Everything is covered, so there's no chance of contamination. The blender whips and froths that shit up. Once done, the cup comes down from the upper chamber. That's about it.


Actually, the blender at Production way looks much more advance. It's like Enterprise NX-01 vs NCC 1701E

MG1 07-16-2018 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rallydrv (Post 8911391)
looking to get something like this done. maybe a metal fabrication company, guessing.

anybody have experience with any? or ideas

I had mine done with aluminum frame and glass. Company is called CWX Metals.

They don't have a web page, but the phone number is 778-322-4522. Reasonable prices.

Ride 07-18-2018 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MG1 (Post 8911393)
I had mine done with aluminum frame and glass. Company is called CWX Metals.

They don't have a web page, but the phone number is 778-322-4522. Reasonable prices.

Actually they do have a web page #1 For Patio Covers, Fences and Sunrooms call 778-322-4522

jtrinh 07-18-2018 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MG1 (Post 8911392)
Bwahahahaha......... I took a video of mine working at the Production Way Macs. It's so sexy, I don't think I can upload it here. Basically, you choose your flavour/cup and peel back the lid slowly, then completely off. Then you slide that cup into the holder. The thing lifts the cup up and into the upper chamber. Everything is covered, so there's no chance of contamination. The blender whips and froths that shit up. Once done, the cup comes down from the upper chamber. That's about it.


Actually, the blender at Production way looks much more advance. It's like Enterprise NX-01 vs NCC 1701E


Here's a video.
Now I really want to try one. These machines are pretty neat.
Why doesn't McDonald's have a self cleaning machine? Why do they shut down ice cream machines all night?!

Bouncing Bettys 07-22-2018 11:35 AM

^I know someone who worked at a Wendy's who claims they where they were having issues with their Frosty machine dispensing really slowly. They finally took it apart and discovered a bandaid.

MG1 07-22-2018 02:25 PM

If you're wAndering about the Aussie burger, it's the best of the three.

syee 07-22-2018 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MG1 (Post 8912137)
If you're wAndering about the Aussie burger, it's the best of the three.

For sure. I had the Italian burger a few weeks ago and it was crap. Totally not worth it. Didn't have the Szechuan Burger though.

MG1 07-22-2018 06:31 PM

Good........ I had the Szechuan, but not the eyetalian.

The Szechuan was decent, but the Aussie wins the contest.

When eating the Aussie, make sure everything is centred before you eat it. It can be a bit messy. The egg............. damn, the beets were a nice touch, but there wasn't enough of it.

The problem with this stuff is, it's very inconsistent. I had the Szechuan twice and the results were very different. One location cheaped out on the sauce. It didn't taste anything like it was supposed to. I took the burger back to complain that they missed the sauce. Server goes, check under the patty.......... yeah. Two drops of the shit. Anyway.........

Hehe 07-22-2018 07:52 PM

In-law asked me a quick question and I have no immediate answer for it. Quick google turned out mixed answers

I've converted a set of plugs in the garage to 220v to use some tools I recycled from friend when he upgraded and also to prepare for our future EV car charging.

The installation was fairly simple I think. The electrician was in the garage (where the panel is) for about an hour and I was out $280 between part and labour; from I could tell he changed a few wires and plugs and voila.

My in-law has an apartment in China where the standard is 220v. He has a bunch of US/JP electronics that use 100/110v and runs 2 big ass converters. Will the reverse procedure (220v down to 110v) similar or it's a whole different story?

Manic! 07-22-2018 08:48 PM

What are you running many electronics are dual voltage so will run on 220 and 110. I hall that I have DJ'd at has a 220v outlet. They give me a cord that has a small sub panel with a couple of circuit breakers and 4 standard outlets I can plug into.

Hehe 07-22-2018 09:07 PM

I am not understanding what you said. :D

From what I saw, the electrician changed the wires that was running to the plugs, also the socket to an appropriate one for the voltage, changed some wiring in the panel and I had 220v running on those plugs. I don't think there's any hardware that actually converts 110v to 220v at panel. I felt that it's like he flipped a switch and it was running at 220v... only had to update the wires to be up to code.

So my question was, if my in-law were to do that same thing in reverse for his apt in China (getting a few 110v outlets out of a panel that's 220v standard), will the process be similar or it's a lot more work (hence money) ?

bigzz786786 07-22-2018 10:59 PM

Does anyone know a place that can fabricate rear camber arms and adjustable front crontrol arms?

yray 07-22-2018 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hehe (Post 8912174)
I am not understanding what you said. :D

From what I saw, the electrician changed the wires that was running to the plugs, also the socket to an appropriate one for the voltage, changed some wiring in the panel and I had 220v running on those plugs. I don't think there's any hardware that actually converts 110v to 220v at panel. I felt that it's like he flipped a switch and it was running at 220v... only had to update the wires to be up to code.

So my question was, if my in-law were to do that same thing in reverse for his apt in China (getting a few 110v outlets out of a panel that's 220v standard), will the process be similar or it's a lot more work (hence money) ?

https://www.originalstylophone.com/w...-diagram-1.jpg

north america is basically 2x 110v hot wire with one neutral to make 240v

I believe china is a bit different, the hot is already 220v/240v so only way is to step down transformer to get 110v.

Speed2K 07-23-2018 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Manic! (Post 8912167)
What are you running many electronics are dual voltage so will run on 220 and 110.

For this part, he's telling you to check the power requirements for the items that you want to plug in. Some electronics, even though it was purchased in NA (or Japan) can be plugged into an outlet up to 220v (look for the input voltage on the label). I didn't know this when I was younger, we were travelling in Europe and I had a laptop that I charged in the bathroom b/c it had a 110v outlet. I told my friend when we returned home and he told me about the voltage range. BrokeBack

Otherwise, yes, a step down transformer should work (although, you said "big ass converters", maybe they are already using them), they do come in different sizes.

underscore 07-23-2018 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed2K (Post 8912224)
For this part, he's telling you to check the power requirements for the items that you want to plug in. Some electronics, even though it was purchased in NA (or Japan) can be plugged into an outlet up to 220v (look for the input voltage on the label).

This. A lot of stuff you can just change the power cable and be good to go. They'll say something like 100-240V on the label.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/...5d74d077_b.jpg

smoothie. 07-23-2018 03:57 PM

looking for a good quality, ACCURATE tire pressure gauge

I'm a bit unsure if all the newer cheap ones I have are any good.

MG1 07-23-2018 05:27 PM

I love my Snap-On tire inflator with digital gauge. You can use it without being connected to air hose.


Astro Pneumatics has one for half the price and is just as good.......... I'm such a Snap-On fanboi, lol.


https://store.snapon.com/Inflators-D...e-P892712.aspx

I added this to it.

https://store.snapon.com/Open-Air-Ch...--P845876.aspx

Positive contact and it locks on the valve stem.

Hehe 07-23-2018 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed2K (Post 8912224)
For this part, he's telling you to check the power requirements for the items that you want to plug in. Some electronics, even though it was purchased in NA (or Japan) can be plugged into an outlet up to 220v (look for the input voltage on the label). I didn't know this when I was younger, we were travelling in Europe and I had a laptop that I charged in the bathroom b/c it had a 110v outlet. I told my friend when we returned home and he told me about the voltage range. BrokeBack

Otherwise, yes, a step down transformer should work (although, you said "big ass converters", maybe they are already using them), they do come in different sizes.

The whole idea is to get rid of the big ass converters as they take up countertop spaces... and he needs to check on the wattage every time he uses something from Canada to make sure the converter would be able to handle it.

So, when I told him how simple it seemed the 220v plug conversion I did, he wondered if it was possible to make the other way around in China so he can use electronics from here or Japan with ease as long as they are in the converted plug.

GLOW 07-24-2018 07:21 AM

short answer, yes (but hire an electrician)

i'm assuming what your electrician did at your panel for your 220V receptacle in your home is putting in a 2 pole breaker (a fatter breaker that takes 2 spots).

120V will be a 1 pole breaker (skinny breaker - most of the breakers in your panel at home are 1 pole).

dunno what they run at over in china, but i don't see why he can't get an electrician in to do the opposite, put in a 1 pole 15A breaker and spot a 15/20A north american style receptacle somewhere.

i know in my old house we had some funky 2xx V plug as the previous owner was from india and they used that plug for a kitchen appliance from there.

yray 07-24-2018 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by GLOW (Post 8912288)
short answer, yes (but hire an electrician)

i'm assuming what your electrician did at your panel for your 220V receptacle in your home is putting in a 2 pole breaker (a fatter breaker that takes 2 spots).

120V will be a 1 pole breaker (skinny breaker - most of the breakers in your panel at home are 1 pole).

dunno what they run at over in china, but i don't see why he can't get an electrician in to do the opposite, put in a 1 pole 15A breaker and spot a 15/20A north american style receptacle somewhere.

i know in my old house we had some funky 2xx V plug as the previous owner was from india and they used that plug for a kitchen appliance from there.

because the rest of the world wasn't bound by Edison and ended up using a higher voltage single pole system

Hehe 07-28-2018 08:51 PM

Good kitchen torch?

Got into sous vide lately and the charcoaling process is rough with hot pans.

As with any of my kitchen stuff, I'd rather pay more now for something that lasts than cheapening out only to buy several crappy ones.

So, something commercial grade is totally fine.

ssjGoku69 07-30-2018 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hehe (Post 8912964)
Good kitchen torch?

Got into sous vide lately and the charcoaling process is rough with hot pans.

As with any of my kitchen stuff, I'd rather pay more now for something that lasts than cheapening out only to buy several crappy ones.

So, something commercial grade is totally fine.

https://ca.anovaculinary.com/

My coworker has been using this brand for about a year almost daily and has been working really well for them

winson604 07-30-2018 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Hehe (Post 8912964)
Good kitchen torch?

Got into sous vide lately and the charcoaling process is rough with hot pans.

As with any of my kitchen stuff, I'd rather pay more now for something that lasts than cheapening out only to buy several crappy ones.

So, something commercial grade is totally fine.

Few great options at diff price points

Cheapest but great torch, made in Japan.
https://www.amazon.ca/Iwatani-CB-TC-...=kitchen+torch

Middle option
https://www.amazon.ca/Bernzomatic-TS.../dp/B0019CQL60

Most expensive option
https://sansaire.com/sansaire-searing-kit/

CCA-Dave 07-30-2018 09:33 PM

Or just buy a Benzomatic TS8000 from Home depot. Oh wait, it doesn't come in match-my-kitchen white, or with the deluxe searing grill. Must be why it's $100 cheaper for the same torch head...


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