JonJackjon

JonJackjon t1_j4tul30 wrote

I agree with this explanation with a minor addition. The plasma created from the lightning discharge is extremely hot. Extreme heat from anything will give off light. This is why incandescent bulb colors are described in °Kelvin.

I don't know the physics of how a hot specimen emits photons.

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JonJackjon t1_j43dqcr wrote

I built a hoist "mono trolley in my garage. I used 2 x 6 on edge with a strip of steel on the top. I used a solid wheel from a HD store caster. It works great for me, perhaps a variation might be useful for your project.

Also note in our state we have a company that sells steel commercially. They have a large out building with "scraps" (some are really big scraps). Perhaps there is one in your area.

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JonJackjon t1_j2n7xd0 wrote

I'm confused about the concept of the universe. When I was a kid we were told the universe was "everything" now is not quite everything but currently expanding size. However logically even nothing has dimensions. Seriously, could we go to the edge of the universe then stick a meter stick a little bit further.

(not serious) or is the edge of the universe an ice wall guarded by some galactic guardians?

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JonJackjon t1_j2f9pxc wrote

I see two possible solutions using 3M tape.

  1. The 3M VHB is the strongest however your tile has some pattern and the amount of contact with the tape could be an issue.
  2. 3M Heavy duty foam tape is not a strong as the VHB but it is more tolerant of non flat surfaces.

In either case the surfaces must be very very clean.

Removal of either can be performed by getting some thin steel picture hanging wire or craft wire. Using the wire you can "saw" down through the tape. Then you only have to remove the residue, not easy but doable.

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JonJackjon t1_j2f26fm wrote

I don't recall, however at the time I figured I went about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way through the hardwood. As I was drilling (very slowly) my wife was watching the surface for any indication I was too close to the surface.

To get an idea of the thickness I did measure the floor thickness where our hot water baseboard heat went through the floor.

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JonJackjon t1_j2f1knq wrote

I believe there are low current "signal" connections that will be made before the high current is enabled. This "signal" is used to energize the high current contacts after insertion.

This info is kinda old and things may have changed. I'll have to look at my local charging station when I get a chance.

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JonJackjon t1_j2b0dz4 wrote

Can you access the floor from underneath?

I had a similar problem, I was able to drill up from below into a few of the culprit boards.

I had to tap the hardwood floor (from below) and tighten with a #10 machine screw.

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