Wednesday, June 25, 2008

 

Quick Review: Hansgrohe E100 Monsoon Handshower

Problem:
Very low water pressure in previous handshower, no identifying company marks anywhere

- afraid of larger costs to look into plumbing
- cousin-in-law says remove handshower to see if water pressure the same from tube
- sure enough, after removing handshower, water pressure coming out of tube is high

Solution:
- Went to Home Depot to pick out new handshower
- Narrowed down to two 40 bucks models: Hansgrohe E100 Monsoon and Waterpik Medallion
- Chose Hansgrohe because tube is smooth, Waterpik has striped metal and black colored tube which wife didn't like
- Upon opening product at home, surprised to see handshower is thin and light, now prefer this over the big and bulky previous one, Waterpik model also big and bulky
- After installation, water pressure is high again
- Only has 3 water output modes versus 6 for Waterpik model but realized 3 is enough
- Again love the smooth tube and thin and light handshower

Sunday, June 22, 2008

 

How I fixed my Nintendo DS Lite's broken left shoulder button

I cut out a small piece of thin cardboard paper and placed it inside the small switch hole after removing the rubber plug out.

After removing the back case and looking at the switch which the left shoulder button presses, I couldn't see any defect or any blockage preventing the pressing. I next proceeded to do testing on the switch itself without the left shoulder button and found that I needed to press harder compared to my working right shoulder button to activate it. I shined light all over that small switch but couldn't find anything. Finally I decided to pull on the rubber plug with tweezers and was surprised that it can be taken out. Inside is a hole and what looks like a circular metal sheet inside. I tested the switch again by pressing on that metal sheet with the DS Lite stylus and had the same results. Then I thought why I don't put something inside so that when I press the switch it won't seem like I have to press so hard. I found some cardboard and cut out a small rectangular strip. I stuffed it inside the hole carefully and folded it in half. Then I replaced the rubber plug. I tested the switch and it worked better. I also tested it with the button attachment and that also worked. So I finally I put the back case back together and tested again. My left shoulder button is now back in working condition. Yay!

Tools used:

- Craftsman 18-Volt 3/8-in. Drill/Driver
(I know this is way too much, but the next tool explains it.)
- Jackly 32-in-1 Electro Screwdriver set
(This thing contains the bits for a small Philips head and the all important tri-wing head. It has a screwdriver for attaching the bits but I thought why not make use of my electric drill. :) Finally this set also has a pair of tweezers so it's perfect. I knew this tool would come in handy when my wife bought it for me when we were in Singapore. I still have the receipt: S$9.90 at Chamoxa in Funan. :)
- Thin cardboard paper
- Scissors

Time used:
- roughly 30 minutes, most of the time spent on testing

Sunday, June 01, 2008

 

Quick Review of Japanese TV show: Kuitan

I like this show a lot. It is an easy to watch show combining food, mystery and comedy.
But most of all, it is about enjoying food. My mouth waters and my stomach growls as I watch each episode showcasing a particular dish.

The characters are wacky and cool, especially Kuitan and Igarashi!!! But I love the rest of the characters too: Ryosuke, Hajime, Kyoko, Rie, Momo-chan, Lau, Kelly, Police Chief and Owner. The varying supporting cast in each episode turned in very good performances too.

The 'Napolitan' end song created for Kuitan 2 is so funny and it's also very catchy. Seeing Kuitan, Ryosuke and Hajime dance in the music video is funny too.

Totally thumbs up for an Excellent and Enjoyable TV show to watch!

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