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  1. Danny Boy

    Loan options to finance solar upgrade

    I've got a small inverter and solar installation (Sunsynk 5kw inverter, Sunsynk 5.32kWh battery and 3,270kw panels) and would like to double the battery and panels. Between this, my gas geyser, more efficient lighting ect and better usage habits, I've brought my Eskom power consumption down from...
  2. Danny Boy

    Akai GX-747dbx

    I've got a friend in Knysna who owns a mint condition Akai GX-747dbx reel-to-reel player. From what I understand is that one of the pickups' solenoid is busted (I'm not 100% sure, as I was still awe-struck when I saw this!) Who can I put him in contact with for some assistance?
  3. Danny Boy

    "Beware" of cardboard cut-out cop cars

    You've got to be  :cr@p:ing me! https://businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/168783/beware-carboard-cut-out-cop-cars-on-sa-roads/ https://www.arrivealive.co.za/news.aspx?s=3&i=29647&page=Is-this-the-ultimate-ghost-car-Will-it-make-roads-safer
  4. Danny Boy

    What Online Radio stations do you listen to?

    Apart from everyone's libraries (whether it's physical or digital media) and/or digital subscriptions, what online radio stations do you listen to? The station that I'm now frequently listen to is "Radio Caroline 259 Gold", playing 60's, 70's & 80's rock with no ads (apart from the stations...
  5. Danny Boy

    York Rally 20 - 22 April 2017 (Old Sasol Rally)

    I'm sure a couple of people know that Sasol pulled their rally sponsorship only a couple of weeks ago. Fortunately York Timbers (co-sponsor for quite some time due to some legs through their plantations) is now the sponsor for the 2nd leg...
  6. Danny Boy

    Anybody from Roodepoort?

    Is here anybody who is willing to do me a heck of a favor? I'm currently looking at a secondhand camera on Scamtree. Is there anybody willing to take a look at the camera and perhaps collect it for me? I'm a bit cautious when it comes to Scamtree  :moron:
  7. Danny Boy

    You know it's hot in SA when...

    1) The best parking spot is determined by shade, not distance 2) Hot water comes out of both taps 3) You learn that a seat belt buckle makes a pretty good branding iron 4) The temperature drops below 32 degrees C and you feel chilly 5) You know that in January and February it only takes two...
  8. Danny Boy

    Mother of all Bacon - Slow cooker

    500g brown sugar 1.5kg Gamon half-joint Slow cooker on low and leave it. That's it! After 1 hour After 2 hours After 3 hours I mixed the dry sugar with the syrupy sugar Turned after 4 hours Turned again after 5 hours Keep it in the slow cooker until the resistance (or what...
  9. Danny Boy

    Pork tenderloin baguette wrapped in bacon

    I have to try this!
  10. Danny Boy

    FNB Connect pricing

    I was interested in die Xperia Z5 offering from FNB, but the pricing  :puke: It's daylight robbery! Here is my rant on FNB's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FNBSA/posts/10153773187229343 Please feel free to comment there
  11. Danny Boy

    Phazon wireless in-ears

    This looks interesting. Unfortunately no specs yet, but will soon to be on Kickstarter http://www.phazon.ca/?ref=rvjeo
  12. Danny Boy

    Happy Back To The Future Day!

    Special message from Doc Brown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwL0HZSc2Sc Deep I tell you, deep. Thanks Doc! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4LI_EqnJq8
  13. Danny Boy

    Center speaker placement woes

    I recently replaced my plasma stand, only to find that now I've got nowhere to place my center speaker, since it's 140mm high while the tv's bezel on the inside is 60mm from the stand. My initial idea was to use the tv's VESA mounting and build a stand from 2 piece aluminum square tubing going...
  14. Danny Boy

    NAD 522 CD player for R300?

    I can get a NAD 522 CD player for R300. I still have to go and check the condition ect. Yay or nay?
  15. Danny Boy

    JVC A-K3000 service

    A friend of mine has got a JVC A-K300 (original owner) and it would seem like the J-Bay weather as gotten the better of it. As with the older amps, the volume dial scratches, but the bigger problem is a constant distortion being output to the speakers. Is there anybody in the Eastern Cape...
  16. Danny Boy

    HD 1 080P LED Projector and Electric Screen Combo R4 399 (Groupon)

    Guys, what do you think? I know it's nowhere near Optoma, Epson or the likes, but for a starter...
  17. Danny Boy

    Lightning-powered headphone?

    Apple's new Lightning spec allows for smarter, better-sounding headphones "When Apple first unveiled its Lightning connector, there was a debate about whether or not it was needed at all: what can this proprietary tech do that standard micro-USB can't? Well, it looks like we're going to find out...
  18. Danny Boy

    AR-28 Speakers

    Hi, I can get a pair of AR-28 speakers for R480. Condition looks fair. Yay or nay?
  19. Danny Boy

    Transform your HD video into 4K

    Seiki's U-Vision HDMI cable arrives today to transform your HD video into 4K We saw a brief demo of Seiki's U-Vision HDMI cable back in January at CES, and now the $50 cable is officially on the market. When connected to your fancy 4K TV, the chord promises to up-convert HD content from your...
  20. Danny Boy

    Telkom... 'nuff said!

    I just have to share my recent most laughable experience with out parastatal telecoms... uhm... company Ok, so I posted this on HelloPeter http://hellopeter.com/telkom/complaints/poor-turnaround-time-1306131on 22 January 2014: "I reported our company's voice- and DSL lines were down on 7...
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