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Friday, January 5, 2018

Would food that would otherwise be stored in your pantry be better off in a temperature controlled wine fridge? answers

I googled this but the majority of answers I found were specific to the question of storing items that usually you’d use a real refrigerator for (i.e. meats, cheese) however my question is specific to pantry items - breads, oils, fruit, pastas, rice, etc.

I live in a generally warm part of the world where the winters can perhaps get down to 10 degrees Celsius at the lowest, and 35-40 degrees at the highest, with a mean temperature of 25-28 degrees. Often it can shift from dry to humid. My question is - wouldn’t my general non-refrigerated foods benefit from a humidity and temperature controlled environment year round?

Thanks in advance to anyone who can guide me here!



Submitted January 06, 2018 at 12:18AM by SargeantAlTowel http://ift.tt/2EZy2OC answers

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

I work at a restaurant, and this is not about revenge. How do you report things anonymously and to who? answers

So... I’ve worked here for around 8 years. I DO NOT have another job lined up or anything like that, so this isn’t me trying to condemn people who I work with and get back at them. I have told every manager and owner we have about the problems listed below and I generally get an answer of “that’s not my job”.

In no way am I exaggerating on how absolutely disgusting this place and the workers can be.

Here is a little list: -Black mold in the walls. (I’ve seen it and smelled it)

-Lack of proper cleaning and glove use. (People not wearing gloves touch the food at every single stage, for real)

-Lack of cleaning the equipment (This is another “not my job” moment. The stover, stove tops, grill, salad station, all of it, can be horrible looking at moments.)

-Holes in the ceiling, and the if you look at the bricks outside you can see through the mortar.

-Flies, Wasp, Roaches, rats, random bugs are always coming in. (Since I’ve been there we have had 2-4 bowls of soup come back because someone found a fly in them)

-The owner sprays this RAID stuff for flying insects, inside the kitchen during business hours while food is being made and served around her

-The food itself is subpar, and can not possibly be good to serve. The tomatoes consistently look like they dropped on the ground and those are the ones we got to serve.

-The sewer and pipes for the cleaning of the kitchen, back up all the time and it smells like actual horse shit in the walk in freezer and walk in refrigerator. I’m not exaggerating, I have to cover my face to go into the walk in fridge to get food sometimes.

-No hair nets or rules for hair grooming (If I didn’t work where I do in the building, there would have been an uncountable amount of people who would have eaten hairs from the grill cook or fry person)

-You’re lucky if you go to the bathroom and the towels are in the dispenser. So most people usually just don’t wash their hands.

-Unless it is bread, if food has mold on it (tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, strawberries, etc.) We still are told to cut off the moldy part and use the rest. Apparently they don’t understand how mold works

I could keep going but I think you’ve got the main idea now.

So again, I still work here and have no backup job but this is just too much in my mind and we have elderly customers a lot of the time. There’s no telling what it’s doing to the people who eat here.

They either pay the health inspector off or he is blind and can’t smell anything.

To my question: Where can I report all this anonymously? Not to avoid being blamed, but strictly to prove to someone somewhere that I’m not making this shit up and to help the actual people who eat here.

Thank you for any help, and any questions I’ll try to respond to quickly.



Submitted December 26, 2017 at 11:24PM by stolenlogic http://ift.tt/2BWAyHt answers

Friday, December 15, 2017

Electrical (US): Upgrade to a 100/125/150 or 200 Amp Main house panel? (2100 sq. foot) answers

context: the house I and my parents currently live in has been in dire need of redone electrical for years...my master electrician granddad basically just kept it going without actually making it right, always busy and all. HTis house is atleast 100 years old (by now), and still has the old asbestos coated wiring and some ceramic knobs in the attic. The current Panel is an old Stab-lok or Star-Lok, probably rated for 100A or less, and we have sub panels for our Oven, Dryer and 2 air conditioner plugs (240v).

Currently we have a 150A meter base as well (freshly installed after an ice storm) Im experience din running wire and troubleshooting electrical issues but Im not so good at figuring up overall amperage. According to one site's tool, we should be fine with a 150A panel. If we upgrade to 200A, we'll need to completely redo our meter base and power drop.

House specs, planned circuit layout: 2100 square feet, 2-30A 240v A/C pugs 1-30A 240v dryer 1-20A washer 1-40A electric water heater 1-50A Oven/Range 1-20A dish washer 1-20A microwave oven & vented hood 1-20A Refrigerator 1-20A Shop/shed circuit 1-20A-Master bedroom/bathroom (celing fan, heater/light) 1-20A-Hall bedroom/bathroom (exhaust fan, light, space heater) 1-20A- front bedroom (ceiling fan, 2 lamps, gaming PC) 1-20A-Den (gas fireplace, 42" LCD tv) 1-20A-Living Room (~40" LCD tv, Aquarium, wifi router/modem) 1-20A-Office (window AC 110v, wifi router, shredder, printer) 1-20A-Kitchen Lights & Plugs (coffee maker, keurig, counter lights, 3 light fixtures, toaster) 1-20A-Chest freezer

TL;DR: Overall it should come to 3 x 30A, 13 x 20A, a 40A and a 50A circuit, those larger than 20A being on 2pole breakers. If it weren't for the fact that I'd have to totally redo the meter base I'd go straight to 200A. But my question is: Is it necessary?



Submitted December 16, 2017 at 09:09AM by TheTexan94 http://ift.tt/2AUTAO4 answers

Electrical (US): Upgrade to a 100/125/150 or 200 Amp Main house panel? (2100 sq. foot) answers

context: the house I and my parents currently live in has been in dire need of redone electrical for years...my master electrician granddad basically just kept it going without actually making it right, always busy and all. HTis house is atleast 100 years old (by now), and still has the old asbestos coated wiring and some ceramic knobs in the attic. The current Panel is an old Stab-lok or Star-Lok, probably rated for 100A or less, and we have sub panels for our Oven, Dryer and 2 air conditioner plugs (240v).

Currently we have a 150A meter base as well (freshly installed after an ice storm) Im experience din running wire and troubleshooting electrical issues but Im not so good at figuring up overall amperage. According to one site's tool, we should be fine with a 150A panel. If we upgrade to 200A, we'll need to completely redo our meter base and power drop.

House specs, planned circuit layout: 2100 square feet, 2-30A 240v A/C pugs 1-30A 240v dryer 1-20A washer 1-40A electric water heater 1-50A Oven/Range 1-20A dish washer 1-20A microwave oven & vented hood 1-20A Refrigerator 1-20A Shop/shed circuit 1-20A-Master bedroom/bathroom (celing fan, heater/light) 1-20A-Hall bedroom/bathroom (exhaust fan, light, space heater) 1-20A- front bedroom (ceiling fan, 2 lamps, gaming PC) 1-20A-Den (gas fireplace, 42" LCD tv) 1-20A-Living Room (~40" LCD tv, Aquarium, wifi router/modem) 1-20A-Office (window AC 110v, wifi router, shredder, printer) 1-20A-Kitchen Lights & Plugs (coffee maker, keurig, counter lights, 3 light fixtures, toaster) 1-20A-Chest freezer

TL;DR: Overall it should come to 3 x 30A, 13 x 20A, a 40A and a 50A circuit, those larger than 20A being on 2pole breakers. If it weren't for the fact that I'd have to totally redo the meter base I'd go straight to 200A. But my question is: Is it necessary?



Submitted December 16, 2017 at 09:09AM by TheTexan94 http://ift.tt/2AUTAO4 answers

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Can someone name two Refrigerators, the prices of those refrigerators, and the kWh of those two refrigerators? answers

Only thing is that expensive fridge has to have less kWh than the less expensive fridge.

I have searched everywhere for fridges and their kWh specs. If anyone could help that would be great. No other specifications, just one expensive fridge with low kWh and one less expensive fridge with high kWh?



Submitted November 29, 2017 at 10:28PM by Villager333 http://ift.tt/2im3C2M answers

Saturday, October 14, 2017

Is wine supposed to be served chilled? answers

I know you're supposed to hold a glass of wine by the stem so as not to warm it, right?

Is wine supposed to be served chilled?

Are bottles of wine supposed to be kept in the refrigerator before serving?

What about before refrigerators?

Is it okay to put ice in wine?

Did people in the past drink wine at room temperature?

Is that common now?

Does it depend on the type of wine?



Submitted October 15, 2017 at 03:12AM by benjaminikuta http://ift.tt/2ymKIwg answers

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

How do I maximize the shelf life of the food in my refrigerator that is only being powered by a small generator? answers

I live in Puerto Rico and we are about to get slammed with a category 5 hurricane. We are almost guaranteed to lose power for at least a week or two. We own a small generator (2000 volts) that will run a refrigerator, a couple fans, and charge up phones, etc... for roughly 8 hours on a single tank of gas. My basic question is how to optimize our generator use, while not overworking it while making our food last as long as possible. Does anyone have experience with this kind of thing?



Submitted September 06, 2017 at 03:07AM by O393 http://ift.tt/2gKK0UG answers

Thursday, August 24, 2017

Getting new electrical panel- will I have to throw out all my food? answers

Simple as that. We are having a new panel put in tomorrow during the day. We will be without power for about 6 hrs while everyone is at work. Refrigerator will be closed the whole time.



Submitted August 25, 2017 at 06:38AM by surlysir http://ift.tt/2vtMZ5w answers

Sunday, July 2, 2017

What is this sound coming from upstairs neighbors? answers

Listen/watch to this VIDEO http://ift.tt/2tzfRMR and help me figure this out!

Interesting story ...

Few days ago this strange noise has been coming from upstairs neighbors. It ALWAYS starts at 23.50, very close to midnight and stops usually at the morning at 08.00. At this weekend it has gone NON STOP FOR almost 36 hours and still going strong! I have a theory, that since the electricity is cheaper at night tax and the sound is starting at night, 23.50, and ends at 08.00 at the morning when the night tax is in effect. Maybe they are using some sort of electrical device to get cheaper electricity price?

Some think, that it is a washing machine. But have you seen a washing machine that goes 36+ hours straight in centrifuge mode? So I don't think it is a washing machine.

Some think, that it is a refrigerator. Maybe, but who the hell uses a classic fridge at night only and how the hell does it make that noise?

I thought that it might be a deep freeze refrigerator. Those ones usually can be set to work at night to maintain cold temperature and only use cheap electricity. But why does it work 36+ hours straight now?

Nobody knows 100%!

DO YOU???

HELP PLEASE :D

NB1! Already contacted the apartments union leading member and will check it out with him, hopefully tomorrow. NB2! Why won't I just go and knock on the door and ask what's going on? CAN'T, cuz all the stairwells are locked.



Submitted July 02, 2017 at 11:44PM by TheMambaMan http://ift.tt/2sgz2a8 answers

Friday, March 17, 2017

how long does a milkshake stay good for in the refrigerator? answers

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Submitted March 18, 2017 at 02:11AM by genericwhiteguy203 http://ift.tt/2n7hrSD answers

Friday, February 24, 2017

We are first time home buyers and need to buy refrigerator, washer, and dryer. Any recommendations? answers

We are kinda looking for "best bang for your buck" here. We are certainly not looking for top of the line, but we don't want to go cheap because we would love for these to last 10+ years.

I've heard that HE washer/dryers are not great because the energy efficiency in the dryer takes things forever to dry. That's the only advice I've gotten so far about any of the applicances. Reddit...we need help!!!

Edit: also where to shop and how to find deals. Thank you so much.



Submitted February 25, 2017 at 07:40AM by indochris609 http://ift.tt/2mgKoM2 answers

Sunday, November 27, 2016

How do electronic refrigerator ice makers work? [more info inside] answers

I took one apart and all I found was a heating element (assuming).

Pics:

http://ift.tt/2gwGqf9



Submitted November 28, 2016 at 07:10AM by whitesombrero http://ift.tt/2fCPc6S answers

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Is refrigerator water safe to drink? answers

It's my first time posting here so I'm not sure if I'm asking this in the right place, but I've been drinking refrigerator water for some time, and some things began to make me wonder if it's okay to drink. First of all, it leaves white residue on the bottom of the glass cup I drink it out of (calcium?). Also, for some reason, whenever I'm getting water from the fridge, the toilet downstairs begins to whistle, which just hit me as very weird. I know some people just drink tap water, but does anyone have experience with water purity and know if this is okay? Thanks for any answers!



Submitted August 19, 2016 at 03:37AM by jaywatson http://ift.tt/2bmd90M answers

Is refrigerator water safe to drink? answers

It's my first time posting here so I'm not sure if I'm asking this in the right place, but I've been drinking refrigerator water for some time, and some things began to make me wonder if it's okay to drink. First of all, it leaves white residue on the bottom of the glass cup I drink it out of (calcium?). Also, for some reason, whenever I'm getting water from the fridge, the toilet downstairs begins to whistle, which just hit me as very weird. I know some people just drink tap water, but does anyone have experience with water purity and know if this is okay? Thanks for any answers!



Submitted August 19, 2016 at 03:37AM by jaywatson http://ift.tt/2bmd90M answers

Saturday, July 23, 2016

If I found some ice cubes in a tray that had been stored properly in a home refrigerator since 1945, would they be safe to eat? answers

My buddy's grandpa died and he installed a refrigerator in the basement that was used to store film in 1945. His uncle said he remembers that when they put the fridge in that he was told it was never to be touched and was never for food. For what ever reason (he was a kid,) before the film and everything was put in, he put a tray of ice in a metal box and placed it in the back of the freezer. The other day when I was helping him clear out some stuff, we opened the fridge that has been on since it was installed and the cubes were still there right where he left them 72 years ago. They look normal, maybe a tiny bit rounded? But the color is fine and they don't seem to smell. Would these ice cubes from 1945 be consumable? The family doesn't remember any significant power outages or interruptions.



Submitted July 23, 2016 at 10:12PM by coconutting http://ift.tt/2ao74oq answers

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Can dry ice be put in an unplugged fridge to successfully keep items cold for a day or so? answers

I have a mobile refrigerator that I cannot plug in for approx 12-16 hours. If I buy some dry ice and chuck it in there, will it keep the stuff inside cold enough?



Submitted July 22, 2016 at 03:42AM by speedoflife1 http://ift.tt/29QMk4B answers

Monday, December 7, 2015

Where can I get big appliance boxes? answers

For Secret Santa this year, a couple friends and I are doing little gifts in big boxes, so I'd like to know where I can get a big refrigerator/washer/oven box. I heard Lowe's doesn't keep their boxes, where can I get a big appliance box like that?



Submitted December 08, 2015 at 01:56AM by MiniMe943 http://ift.tt/1NGqdcr answers

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Friday, September 26, 2014

Why do so refrigerators seem to have this particular texture? answers


This is what I'm talking about. I know not all fridges have this, but a lot do and it seems to be pretty much just a fridge thing. I never really thought about it until I noticed the same tecture was on the side of my oven which looked odd an out of place. Is there a function for this texture? The only thing I can imagine is that possibly it holds up magnets better by adding friction to the magnetism that's holding things on there.







Submitted September 26, 2014 at 12:47PM by BoomBoomSpaceRocket http://ift.tt/1DD7Fba answers