Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted September 19, 2017 Share #1 Posted September 19, 2017 We'll see if I get In Over My Head on this one. If it's all technical without practical applications then I guess the money spent is just Water Under The Bridge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caretaker Posted September 19, 2017 Share #2 Posted September 19, 2017 It's good to have a reservoir of knowledge. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted September 19, 2017 Share #3 Posted September 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Caretaker said: It's good to have a reservoir of knowledge. and one of water too if you want consistent water power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted September 19, 2017 Share #4 Posted September 19, 2017 If it’s Shit Creek that you’re up, you have the wrong book. That’s septic system design. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted September 19, 2017 Share #5 Posted September 19, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VladyP Posted September 19, 2017 Share #6 Posted September 19, 2017 Take a word of advice from me. Go with the flow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted September 19, 2017 Share #7 Posted September 19, 2017 2 hours ago, Lake Superior said: Take a word of advice from me. Go with the flow. That was a pretty shallow comment. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VladyP Posted September 19, 2017 Share #8 Posted September 19, 2017 4 hours ago, Kzoo said: That was a pretty shallow comment. You want deep, you got the wrong guy, Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted September 19, 2017 Share #9 Posted September 19, 2017 5 minutes ago, Lake Superior said: You want deep, you got the wrong guy, Jack. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted September 19, 2017 Share #10 Posted September 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, Lake Superior said: You want deep, you got the wrong guy, Jack. We'll just have to settle for cold then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted September 19, 2017 Share #11 Posted September 19, 2017 16 hours ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: If it's all technical without practical applications then I guess the money spent is just Water Under The Bridge. Well, that would be a dam shame. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VladyP Posted September 19, 2017 Share #12 Posted September 19, 2017 14 minutes ago, UglyBob said: Well, that would be a dam shame. I like this guy! He is funneh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted September 19, 2017 Share #13 Posted September 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Lake Superior said: I like this guy! He is funneh! Glad you got a charge out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VladyP Posted September 19, 2017 Share #14 Posted September 19, 2017 30 minutes ago, UglyBob said: Glad you got a charge out of it. Let me know if you ever need a good strait man to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted September 19, 2017 Share #15 Posted September 19, 2017 8 minutes ago, Lake Superior said: Let me know if you ever need a good strait man to work with. I thought I was the straight man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted September 19, 2017 Share #16 Posted September 19, 2017 10 hours ago, Lake Superior said: Go with the flow. Hardwood? Tile? Linoleum? Carpet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted September 19, 2017 Share #17 Posted September 19, 2017 5 minutes ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: Hardwood? Tile? Linoleum? Carpet? Go for the deep shag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted September 19, 2017 Share #18 Posted September 19, 2017 1 hour ago, UglyBob said: Go for the deep shag! Shagadelic, baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share #19 Posted September 20, 2017 At the risk of Drowning myself in a Deluge of information, I also bought this one to Tide me over: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted September 20, 2017 Share #20 Posted September 20, 2017 7 hours ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: At the risk of Drowning myself in a Deluge of information, I also bought this one to Tide me over: That’s nice and all, but how relevant is 1920’s electricity today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted September 20, 2017 Share #21 Posted September 20, 2017 8 hours ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: At the risk of Drowning myself in a Deluge of information, I also bought this one to Tide me over: Streaming technology is all the rage today. Learn that well and you could be awash in money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share #22 Posted September 20, 2017 56 minutes ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: That’s nice and all, but how relevant is 1920’s electricity today? A fair point, as the electrical equipment featured in the book would be antiquated. The civil engineering principles for selecting sites, calculating available energies based upon flows, millraces and tailraces would still apply today. Likewise the electrical engineering principles would be similar from then to now, only with the application of modern equipment - i.e. using a centrifugal pump, a squirrel cage motor, and capacitors instead of a DC generator. Although, there's something to be said for the durability of the older relay control systems where you could repair components instead of using throw-away electronics modules that have no place to re-inject the factory smoke once it escapes the module. The historical aspect of the systems I find interesting. The equipment discussed in books like these is becoming more rare; some to the point where people don't even know what the devices were originally. I suppose it might be similar to a book about how to adapt a Model T into an ice cutting machine or sawmill. Not many Model T's lying about anymore, but the book would still be interesting if one could apply a modern engine. Once I get through it, if you're interested I'll loan it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted September 20, 2017 Share #23 Posted September 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: A fair point, as the electrical equipment featured in the book would be antiquated. The civil engineering principles for selecting sites, calculating available energies based upon flows, millraces and tailraces would still apply today. Likewise the electrical engineering principles would be similar from then to now, only with the application of modern equipment - i.e. using a centrifugal pump, a squirrel cage motor, and capacitors instead of a DC generator. Although, there's something to be said for the durability of the older relay control systems where you could repair components instead of using throw-away electronics modules that have no place to re-inject the factory smoke once it escapes the module. The historical aspect of the systems I find interesting. The equipment discussed in books like these is becoming more rare; some to the point where people don't even know what the devices were originally. I suppose it might be similar to a book about how to adapt a Model T into an ice cutting machine or sawmill. Not many Model T's lying about anymore, but the book would still be interesting if one could apply a modern engine. Once I get through it, if you're interested I'll loan it to you. .....this kills the joke..... <sigh> nerds..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now