Politiceaux

re: Generator advice-- 26kW Kohler vs 26kW Generac and transfer switches

Posted by Politiceaux on 3/30/25 at 7:31 pm

26kW is a hell of a lot of juice to ask of a lawnmower engine.

Kohler between the two for sure. Cummins is what I would choose in air cooled. Much quieter.

re: What are some good non-toxic skillets and cookware replacements for Teflon coated ones?

Posted by Politiceaux on 11/10/24 at 10:10 pm

Tin-lined copper, carbon steel, cast iron. All behave quite differently but all will be relatively non-stick without the chemical garbage.

re: Watch Nerds. Glaschuttes Original?

Posted by Politiceaux on 12/13/23 at 8:02 pm

Phenomenal watches

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re: WFDT?

Posted by Politiceaux on 9/10/23 at 9:33 am

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ETA Looks like you can order online

Link?

re: Any brand suggestions on range hoods?

Posted by Politiceaux on 8/30/23 at 9:39 pm

If you're converting to gas soon and doing a kitchen renovation anyway, I'd highly recommend installing a 36" unit if you have a 30" stove.

At least 3" on each side of the stovetop is recommended, I sure wish my cabinetry allowed it, speaking as someone with a 30" 600 CFM quality ducted vent over a 30" gas stove.

with the same width, you're never going to capture all the heat, moisture, and smoke that a vent wider than the stove will.

re: Need a nice restaurant in Lake Charles

Posted by Politiceaux on 6/18/23 at 10:23 pm

The James 710 would be a fantastic first date spot. Mazen's is a good restaurant but I would choose something a bit more relaxed for a first date.

re: Automatic Watch Repair in Kenner / Harahan

Posted by Politiceaux on 5/17/23 at 7:09 am

Full service prices on Marathon’s website seem reasonable.

The cost/benefit on servicing mechanical watches costing under $1k new is always a balancing act.

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re: King Tut Exhibit In Houston

Posted by Politiceaux on 4/18/23 at 9:34 pm

It's worth the $10 add on if you are already checking out the museum. I don't know that I would go just for it.

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re: 24 kW Generator Installation

Posted by Politiceaux on 3/11/23 at 12:56 pm

Liquid cooled unit or a Generac air-cooled shitbox?

Will depend on gas line needed, whether gas & electric supply is on the same side of your house, etc.

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re: All-Clad or Made In for cookware? $750 to spend on a set.

Posted by Politiceaux on 2/26/23 at 9:28 am

Big Papi have really good advice above. Couldn’t be happier with my demeyere - I have pieces from both the Atlantis and industry 5 line.

I have a good amount of all-clad and it’s pretty good stuff but I prefer the demeyere by quite a bit.

I’m also a huge fan of Fissler Original Profi and Paderno Grand Gourmet.

re: All-Clad or Made In for cookware? $750 to spend on a set.

Posted by Politiceaux on 2/25/23 at 10:22 am

Demeyere has a lot more aluminum than both.

re: Best TX BBQ just off I-10 Lafayette to Kerrville

Posted by Politiceaux on 1/10/23 at 8:06 pm

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Beaumont Recs

1701 BBQ

re: Speed Queen Washers in Lafayette area

Posted by Politiceaux on 12/29/22 at 6:14 pm

C&C. Fantastic service and price match guarantee.

re: Pots and Pans recommendations

Posted by Politiceaux on 12/26/22 at 9:14 am

Do you cook on gas, induction, or electric? Do you intend to keep the same heat source for the foreseeable future?

re: What kitchen/cooking gadget did Santa bring you?

Posted by Politiceaux on 12/25/22 at 11:22 am

36” blackstone, 10.5 & 12” stargazer cast iron pans, 32 cm hammered copper rondeau from E. Dehillerin, and an 11” Demeyere Atlantis pan.

Santa loaded me up.