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Shelly Outdoor Plug S Gen3: Remote Engine and Cabin Heaters
I fitted a Shelly Outdoor Plug S Gen3 outdoors so I can turn the Polaris Ranger's block heater and cabin heater on from the phone, and see from the power meter that they actually came on.
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Polaris Ranger Diesel: DEFA Block Heater and Termini II Cabin Heater
On my 2024 Polaris Ranger Diesel I fitted a DEFA 411167 block heater in the Kubota frost plug and a separate Termini II 1000 electric cabin heater. The plate reads D902-EF01. DEFA's table lists the D902. Here is what was difficult, what stayed off camera, and what I have not measured.
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Polaris Ranger Lug Nut Torque: 163 N·m or 81 N·m? (Winter Tire Swap)
On my 2024 Polaris Ranger Diesel, aluminum-wheel lug nuts are 163 N·m (120 ft-lb) and the steel-wheel 2-piece flange nut is 81 N·m (60 ft-lb). Here is the socket, the star pattern, and the order I used.
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Polaris Ranger Jacking Points: Where to Lift It Safely (2024 Diesel)
On my 2024 Polaris Ranger Diesel the front jacking point is a frame member and the rear point is the end of the metal frame by the wheel. Here is the lift height, the rubber block, and the jack stand.
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Michelin X-Ice North 4 on my Mercedes EQE: size, DOT code, and stud break-in
I fitted new Michelin X-Ice North 4 studded tyres, 255/45 R19 104H XL, on my Mercedes-Benz EQE. Here is the sidewall, the week 19/2026 DOT code, the 8.5 mm tread I measured, and the stud break-in.
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SIGG WMB ONE vs Shield ONE: Aluminium or Stainless Steel?
I use a SIGG WMB ONE Brave Eagle 0.6 L aluminium bottle and two Shield ONE 0.75 L stainless bottles. Here is the weight, the shared ONE lid, and which one I pack.
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UGREEN FineTrack Mini Duo 2 Review: €8 AirTag Alternative for Android
I bought a four-pack of UGREEN FineTrack Mini Duo 2 trackers for about €32 on Amazon Germany. They work with Google Find Hub or Apple Find My, and setup on my Pixel 9 was a single button press.
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How to reset BMW 5 Series (F10 / F11) Service Due reminder
Resetting the ‘Service due’ reminder on the BMW 5 Series is easy to do yourself and it doesn’t require any tools. The instructions here apply to the BMW 5 Series
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How to reset Ford Mondeo service oil reminder
Resetting the ‘Service Oil’ reminder on the Ford Mondeo is easy to do yourself and it doesn’t require any tools. The instructions here apply to the Ford Mondeo MK4 which
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Air source heat pumps vs Ground source heat pumps
I’m in the process of selecting a heat pump for my house and I did a lot of research into the topic. In this article, I will walk you through
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How much does a Video Doorbell Cost?
My regular wireless doorbell is often not working due to poor weatherproofing and I have been thinking about upgrading to a video doorbell since they have become widely…
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How to Replace Inline Skate Wheels
The easiest way to replace inline skate or rollerblade wheels is to buy a kit with 8 wheels which have preinstalled bearings with the correct size of bearing spacers and
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Lawnmower starts and then dies
My lawnmower is a late 70s Klippo with a Briggs and Stratton 4 HP engine. The lawnmower was my mothers but she switched to a new electric lawnmower. I’ve been
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Changing Winter Tires
Winter tires – also called snow tires are tires which are designed for winter temperatures and conditions. They make it a lot safer to drive in winter conditions and are
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Outdoor Home Security Cameras: Buyers Guide
Are home security cameras worth it? I definitely think they are. You might think that a home security camera system is expensive but if you build a DIY system without
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How to Replace Brake Pads and Rotors – Illustrated Guide
Is it hard to change brake pads and rotors? Changing brake pads is one of the easier jobs to do on a car and it’s something that many car owners
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How to Fix a Running Toilet – Illustrated Guide
The two most common causes for a toilet leaking into the bowl are a worn-out flapper and the other one is the fill valve which might not be stopping to
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How to Hang Heavy Objects from the Ceiling: Illustrated Guide
If you want to hang some training equipment or heavy objects like a heavy bag, gymnastic rings, suspension training equipment like a TRX, a yoga trapeze or a swing to
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