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Title: Rice Resurrects Even the Most Soaked of Gadgets
Post by: Clive on January 01, 2010, 20:27

http://lifehacker.com/5435480/testimonial-rice-resurrects-even-the-most-soaked-of-gadgets

Title: Re: Rice Resurrects Even the Most Soaked of Gadgets
Post by: Simon on January 01, 2010, 21:31

That's worth remembering, Clive.  :thumb:

Title: Re: Rice Resurrects Even the Most Soaked of Gadgets
Post by: Rik on January 02, 2010, 10:29

I'll start carrying a bag of rice around with me. :)

Title: Re: Rice Resurrects Even the Most Soaked of Gadgets
Post by: Simon on January 02, 2010, 11:29

Well, they say you have more little accidents as you get older.   :devil: :crazy: :scoot: :peepsofa:

Title: Re: Rice Resurrects Even the Most Soaked of Gadgets
Post by: Rik on January 02, 2010, 11:31

 :wahh: or should that be :pmsl:

Title: Re: Rice Resurrects Even the Most Soaked of Gadgets
Post by: Simon on January 02, 2010, 11:32

If you've got the rice, you might get away with the latter.  ;D

Title: Re: Rice Resurrects Even the Most Soaked of Gadgets
Post by: Rik on January 02, 2010, 11:44

Silica gel is even better, of course.

Title: Re: Rice Resurrects Even the Most Soaked of Gadgets
Post by: Simon on January 02, 2010, 11:50

Tried and tested?  ;D

Title: Re: Rice Resurrects Even the Most Soaked of Gadgets
Post by: Rik on January 02, 2010, 11:51

Oh yes. Used to use it to stop condensation on windows...

Title: Re: Rice Resurrects Even the Most Soaked of Gadgets
Post by: Simon on January 02, 2010, 12:25

Yes, me too, in my old flat.

Title: Re: Rice Resurrects Even the Most Soaked of Gadgets
Post by: Rik on January 02, 2010, 12:32

It doesn't seem such an issue these days, does it.

Title: Re: Rice Resurrects Even the Most Soaked of Gadgets
Post by: Simon on January 02, 2010, 13:10

Not too much, in newer properties.  Not sure if wooden window frames help or not.

Title: Re: Rice Resurrects Even the Most Soaked of Gadgets
Post by: Rik on January 02, 2010, 13:22

Sealed double glazing certainly does.

Title: Re: Rice Resurrects Even the Most Soaked of Gadgets
Post by: Simon on January 02, 2010, 14:01

The double glazing is sealed, but the wooden frames could be a bit more draughtproof. 

Title: Re: Rice Resurrects Even the Most Soaked of Gadgets
Post by: Rik on January 02, 2010, 16:00

Secondary double glazing had its advantages...

Title: Re: Rice Resurrects Even the Most Soaked of Gadgets
Post by: Simon on January 02, 2010, 16:06

It did when it came to sell the property.

Title: Re: Rice Resurrects Even the Most Soaked of Gadgets
Post by: Rik on January 02, 2010, 16:08

Every little helps...

Title: Re: Rice Resurrects Even the Most Soaked of Gadgets
Post by: Simon on January 02, 2010, 16:14

It needed to!