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Show #1833 Thursday May 27, 2021 Independent Show 312
Wow! We’re in year 16 of The Giz Wiz Show! (The first Giz Wiz Show – called The Daily Giz Wiz back then – was February 20th 2006!) If it wasn’t for our loyal supporters, the Giz Wiz Show would be gone. If you’d like to support OMGchad & DickDe in our independent venture (we pay for everything ourselves, including travel) just click the Patreon link at the top of our show web page: http://www.gizwiz.tv/
And now those who need a quick cup of coffee in the morning….
Or any time during the day? A Kcup is too little? A full carafe, too much? What to do? Well I bought the compact, Hamilton Beach 5 Cup small coffee maker (48136). Great for small kitchens, dorm rooms, boats and small office. Amazon says “even travel”, but yes, for a RV, perfect. It’s the only one I saw that says: “Smart Plug Compatible: Plug Into Any Smart Plug Compatible With Alexa, Google Home or Siri to Voice Control or Add to Your Routines; Smart Plug Sold Separately.” There’s no clock, no auto shut off, but it does have two features I had to have: Automatic Pause and Serve: Brewing stop when carafe is removed so you can pour your first cup before the whole pot is ready. And I had to have a warming plate to keep the coffee hot. Again, this machine does not have auto shut off, but it does have a red “on” light so you can tell at a glance that it’s on. Cleanup is easy because HB says the carafe and brew basket are dishwasher safe. And the price? Under $20 on 5/21/21!
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Sl5ryd As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
A Quickie ‘What The Heck Is It?’ (See if you can guess before I reveal it on the show.)
If you didn’t guess it, it’s a portable shopping cart safety tray for children called Buggie Huggie. The tray designed for babies & toddlers is said to be BPA-Free and made with food-grade material for daily use. Load tested up to 80 pounds. Shopping carts are often outfitted with a section for children to sit during trips to the store but often sees them standing up or squirming their way out. The inventors of ‘Buggie Huggie’ (a husband and wife who had a child fall out a regular shopping cartis position their device as a way to keep kids safer and entertained. The tray ‘hugs’ around the child once in the shopping cart and helps prevent them from standing up or potentially falling out of the shopping cart. When you’re done shopping Buggie Huggie folds up quickly for convenient storage. MSRP: $39.95. Optional Holder for smartphone that snaps on to the tray: $14.95. (It is included on the Amazon version.) Buggie Huggie alone (without smartphone holder) is available on the company website.
https://buggiehuggie.com/ – Company video is here.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3yqSfbX – this version includes the Buggie Huggie tray and the optional phone holder. $54.95. As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1832
Scrub & Rinse At The Same Time With Deck Washer.
It seems my Homeright Deck Washer has been sitting in the backyard deckbox for quite some time. In the video I said I had it for four years, but now I see it was probably ten years because the box was printed in 2011. It ‘s shown on on Amazon, but comes up “unavailable”. It’s probably available someplace, so here’s some info from the company: The Homeright Deck Washer C800876 allows you to pressure clean while you sweep. The stiff bristles loosen and push debris, and the high pressure water jets blast the surface clean. The Deck Washer is also great for eliminating mold and mildew, suppressing dust, cleaning between the cracks and removing stubborn dirt and debris. It was priced at about $32.00. This works well, but I see by the reviews people wish it was built stronger. The brush seems heavy duty, but the handle is aluminum and plastic, so it can’t take a beating. Chad found two possible alternatives on Amazon that look like they do the same thing, scrub and rinse at the same tiem.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/VA-yDZud3oA
The company still makes other outdoor products: http://www.homeright.com/.
In the video I said it would be great if you could add a detergent dispensor. Turns out they did offer one a year after I got mine. The manual is still on their website:
Two similar devices Chad found on Amazon during the show:
Camco RV Flow-Through Wash Brush with Adjustable Handle
Under $27 – https://amzn.to/3vexePx – As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
Big Boss Broom Jet – Under $35. https://amzn.to/3wsCX4s –
As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1832
Chad’s Crappy Corner & his third gadget for his new May Theme.
Chad’s third security gadget of the month is the PIR Motion Sensor Detector Infrared Alert System – Integrated Home Infrared Anti-Theft Security Alarm, Wireless Home Security Driveway Alarm. Here’s what Amazon says about it: This product integrates detection, reception, and alarm. When it finds that someone in the monitored area is active, it will immediately sound a siren alarm to remind the owner to pay attention to or intimidate the illegal intruder. It has a small size, is easy to install and use, and requires no wiring; it can also be carried around and temporarily armed. Motion Detect,this motion detector integrates detection, reception, and alarm. When it finds that someone in the monitored area is active, it will immediately sound a siren alarm to remind the owner to pay attention to or intimidate the illegal intruder. Infrared Probe,the low-power, high-sensitivity infrared probe is equally sensitive, day or night. Once the thief enters the surveillance range, the alarm will automatically. Screw only. 4 AAA Sound is sonorous.
And Chad’s Take? It’s Loud –but no actual decibel rating is provided. There are no instructions, but Chad found out a bit about how to set it up & get out of the room before the alarm goes off, so be sure to watch this week’s show. And it’s cheap. Built cheap, and sells cheap. Under $8, and batteries of course, not included. Also strangely, the product box is branded Electronic Dog Alarm.
$8.79 Amazon: https://amzn.to/34arbzz As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1832
Dick Gadget Warehouse & How To Submit Your Video & Win An Autographed MAD Magazine.
Hey guys, I have a security gadget, made just for you guys, & maybe some of your fans.
Youtube: https://youtu.be/e_I-tw-XCJA
Some info on item.
Door Stopper Security Tool Alarm 120 dB Traveling Hotel Home
Apartment Door – GiZ WiZ — Upgraded Door Stop Alarm 3-Pack, Door Stoppers
Security Alarm with 120 dB – Great Gift for Traveling Hotel Home
Cost: $16.59 / 3 Pack- Purchased on amazon’s website.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3hSj4Qx As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
MO
See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1832
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