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dr_xenon t1_iurln3m wrote

Reply to comment by Fuck_You_Alls in 30 minutes of car preheating in sub-zero conditions produces as much particulate emissions as driving 97km in a gasoline car, or 20km in a diesel car “These findings do not suggest to stop preheating cars; instead, we could reduce the emissions by using similar methods that are in place for engine” by giuliomagnifico

-38F is an extreme situation. At 0F 5-10 min is enough.

At -38F I might not shut it off at all.

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dr_xenon t1_iuqyt14 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in 30 minutes of car preheating in sub-zero conditions produces as much particulate emissions as driving 97km in a gasoline car, or 20km in a diesel car “These findings do not suggest to stop preheating cars; instead, we could reduce the emissions by using similar methods that are in place for engine” by giuliomagnifico

-50F is such an extreme you pretty much need to leave it running.

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dr_xenon t1_iuqxwvd wrote

Reply to 30 minutes of car preheating in sub-zero conditions produces as much particulate emissions as driving 97km in a gasoline car, or 20km in a diesel car “These findings do not suggest to stop preheating cars; instead, we could reduce the emissions by using similar methods that are in place for engine” by giuliomagnifico

I’m guessing that’s subzero in Celsius, not Fahrenheit. Big difference between the two and how it affects vehicles.

In freezing conditions an electric block heater would help quite a bit. A diesel without a block heater may not start at all if it’s cold enough.

And 30 minutes of preheating is ridiculous. 5-10 minutes is enough to get the fluids warmed up.

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dr_xenon t1_iu3sism wrote

Reply to comment by Brotaoski in [Help] Creating a jig to coil cable around a rod with a food pedal motor by [deleted]

There are some variable speed foot switches on Amazon. You’d need to try them with your drill to make sure they’re compatible. Or get a variable speed drill and set the trigger to desired speed and blip the foot pedal to go slow at first then pick up speed.

At that length you may need support on the end. Since it’s not high force or long run time you could probably get away with a block of wood with a half-round notch.

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dr_xenon t1_iu3p9ms wrote

Reply to [Help] Creating a jig to coil cable around a rod with a food pedal motor by [deleted]

How long is the rod and how much force are you putting on it?

If it’s not too long, you could use a drill hooked up to a foot switch. Chuck the rod into the drill, spin it and remove as needed.

If it’s longer and you’re putting more force on it you could add a stand to the end that has a half bushing like a follower on a lathe.

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