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Historical_Air_8997 t1_jbuc0az wrote

Reply to Keep or retire our trusty old furnace by kvsmothra

I had an American standard boiler, oil converted to gas from 1946. I replaced it in 2021, it still worked great but the pilot broke and they dont make it anymore. I probably could’ve found one that “worked” and fixed the system but I priced out a new one at $13k. So you’re might have some solid life left in it.

A huge benefit of upgrading is the new one brought my gas price from $600 down to $250/month in the winter. So taking in the 7 months I use it a year it’s take about 6 years to pay for itself. It also requires less maintenance (we have radiators and it self regulates the water intake and drainage).

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Historical_Air_8997 t1_jbub9va wrote

Reply to comment by kvsmothra in Keep or retire our trusty old furnace by kvsmothra

You didn’t say where you live, if you live in a place where it’s consistently below 20F I think I’d still with natural gas. As heat pumps begin to struggle as it gets that cold and electric is expensive.

I upgraded two years ago from a 1946 American standard oil converted to gas boiler to a newer boiler. I didn’t go electric because it’d cost 3-4x the price to heat my house in the winter.

Heat pumps are supreme in places with a mild winter or no winter. If you do go heat pump where it can get sub 20 for awhile then I’d recommend have an auxiliary heating system installed.

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Historical_Air_8997 t1_jbg9h30 wrote

Reply to comment by fiendofecology in WIRED computer mouse. I'm particularly interested in one with a cable that will not fray. They seem to fray very shortly after I get them. I want the cable to be like a quarter of an inch thick. I don't care if the thing weighs 5 lbs. My budget is $200. by TheJawsofIce

Interesting, maybe I got lucky. My scroll wheel works great, I use it a lot too. I work in finance scrolling through excel 24/7 lol

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Historical_Air_8997 t1_jbg7crh wrote

Reply to WIRED computer mouse. I'm particularly interested in one with a cable that will not fray. They seem to fray very shortly after I get them. I want the cable to be like a quarter of an inch thick. I don't care if the thing weighs 5 lbs. My budget is $200. by TheJawsofIce

I have the Logitech G403. Bought in 2016, if Im a huge gamer geek and use it constantly. I also wfh now and use it.

If I had to put hours used on it I’d assume between 9000-10000 so far. Literally not a single scratch on it and not worn down where I hold it. Lights still work and cord isn’t frayed.

I also have two cats that sometimes play with it. Not rough cuz I move them, but enough that I’m surprised the cord is good. I’ve moved 4 times since owning it too (college dorms and now to a house).

It’s a beast

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