How about designing a USB connector that is magsafe. Base it on the most ubiquitous USB connection now available. Perhaps the 5 line micro USB style. Make it self-aligning as well as release.safe.
My prototype... which is way too large .... is based on a CAT5/6 type connector.
99guspuppet tags : #magSafeUSB #magSafeConnector magnetic #magsafe 777magsafe
Friday, February 21, 2014
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Hot Water Heater Tips
Hot Water Heater ( HWH ) Tips ... DIY ... Repair .... Theory of Operation Experimenting with technology How to fix a hot water heater
Boilerplate CYA
Let me begin with the usual blather that the following information is educational only. No one should use the following information. It is meaningless. Let experts do all your repairs for you. Life is dangerous. Things can blow up. Do not attempt this yourself. Remember, you are a child and must be taken care of. ( Maybe that is true )
All rightee ... then
There are some really good sites with lots of good information that I will show you links to. The stuff I talk about is more unusual stuff you may not find anywhere else.
Thermocouple http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLxhKrSEDwE Brilliant !
grayfurnaceman <== This guy has many , many great videos
Things to consider .....
The lifetime of the tank can be extended with care.
The HWH controller can be upgraded. Efficiency can be improved.
HWH capacity can be increased.
Air Flow matters
Significant problems can be caused by blocked air filters. I struggled with a HWH that get going out. It would stay lit for several hours or a day. I checked everything I could think of.... thermocouple , gas feed, etc. I even bought a new HWH. Just before I put the new HWH in ( which would have involved swapping HWHs due to height restrictions ) I happened to notice how yellow the pilot light flame was . The burner flame was yellow too. I could imagine the pilot getting out of adjustment... but the main burner ? Nah... So I washed out the air intake filters with plain water ( I used a squeeze bottle ) and scrubbed them with a toothbrush on an extender. Wow... the flames looked so much better. The flames were bluer and much shorter in height. No doubt this will make the HWH more efficient as well. TYhis is something to do each year..... check the condition of the HWH flames.
You can use a HWH as a tank.
To hold water. Obviously. To extend the capacity of another HWH. As an air tank. HWHs are typically rated at 400 psi. I recommend a pressure release valve on the tank set at 90 PSI max. You can also put it inside a box for more protection.
Dissecting the cryogenically frozen body
I am next planning to smooth the edges of the cutout ( to improve it's integrity ). I will then insert a stainless steel plate inside the cutout and seal the opening. Stainless is your best bet for strength and resistance to corrosion.
99guspuppet tags : #HotWaterHeaterDIY #HWHDIY hotwater
Boilerplate CYA
Let me begin with the usual blather that the following information is educational only. No one should use the following information. It is meaningless. Let experts do all your repairs for you. Life is dangerous. Things can blow up. Do not attempt this yourself. Remember, you are a child and must be taken care of. ( Maybe that is true )
All rightee ... then
There are some really good sites with lots of good information that I will show you links to. The stuff I talk about is more unusual stuff you may not find anywhere else.
Thermocouple http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLxhKrSEDwE Brilliant !
grayfurnaceman <== This guy has many , many great videos
Things to consider .....
The lifetime of the tank can be extended with care.
The HWH controller can be upgraded. Efficiency can be improved.
HWH capacity can be increased.
Air Flow matters
Significant problems can be caused by blocked air filters. I struggled with a HWH that get going out. It would stay lit for several hours or a day. I checked everything I could think of.... thermocouple , gas feed, etc. I even bought a new HWH. Just before I put the new HWH in ( which would have involved swapping HWHs due to height restrictions ) I happened to notice how yellow the pilot light flame was . The burner flame was yellow too. I could imagine the pilot getting out of adjustment... but the main burner ? Nah... So I washed out the air intake filters with plain water ( I used a squeeze bottle ) and scrubbed them with a toothbrush on an extender. Wow... the flames looked so much better. The flames were bluer and much shorter in height. No doubt this will make the HWH more efficient as well. TYhis is something to do each year..... check the condition of the HWH flames.
You can use a HWH as a tank.
To hold water. Obviously. To extend the capacity of another HWH. As an air tank. HWHs are typically rated at 400 psi. I recommend a pressure release valve on the tank set at 90 PSI max. You can also put it inside a box for more protection.
Dissecting the cryogenically frozen body
 |
| Hot Water heater laying in the frozen wasteland. I was using it as an air tank,,, you can see the fittings. |
 |
| The burner and controller have been removed. This puppy is dead. |
 |
| We make the first incision with a grinder. |
 |
| Using a scalpel we ... ummm ... Using a crowbar we peel back the skin. |
 |
| Fully skinned... yuck |
 |
| Surgically gloved ginger indicates insulation layer is about 2 cm. |
 |
| We start chopping into the brain. |
 |
| We have removed part of the skull. |
 |
| Looks like it has an inner plastic coating. |
 |
| We peer inside and see an anodizing rod. |
 |
| We see the central flue tube that carries the burnt gases thru the center of the HWH. |
I am next planning to smooth the edges of the cutout ( to improve it's integrity ). I will then insert a stainless steel plate inside the cutout and seal the opening. Stainless is your best bet for strength and resistance to corrosion.
99guspuppet tags : #HotWaterHeaterDIY #HWHDIY hotwater
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Permatex Epoxy
Permatex Epoxy How to use and customer service #84109
I bought this epoxy to repair some aluminum parts. I had some questions so I emailed customer service. Multiple emails have resulted in very little useful information. I guess I am violating confidentiality as well.
The tip of the white tube cracked as soon as I snapped off the cap. Still seemed to work ( maybe 80% ). Invisible black plastic bar prevented tubes from descending. This had to be removed. Instructions are small , hard to read. Shrink wrap label slides around and is useless for gripping. For a few pennies the label could be printed with white background so you could read instructions. Clear plastic cover packaging ( originally attached to cardboard ) makes a good tray to lay dispenser in.
Tips
= Warm epoxy up before trying to push it out of tubes. Much better flow.
= Cut plungers apart so you can control flow of each tube separately.
= Tiewrap helps hold double cap on the end
= a heat lamp speeds the process up. Don't over-do the heating.
= clean the aluminium of oxide coating. Metal is stronger than oxide.
Customer Service
( Hardly overwhelming in it's generosity with information. )
From: YES NOPE9 <yes@nope9.com>
Date: February 4, 2014 4:02:35 PM MST
To: "Liseo, Suzanne" <Suzanne.Liseo@Permatex.Com>
Cc: Joanne Yamaguchi <joanne.yamaguchi@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: New submission from 'Ask an Expert'! 99permatex 99biz
Will you forward this email up the hierarchy ?
I am blogging about this
Gus
===================
From: "Liseo, Suzanne" <Suzanne.Liseo@Permatex.Com>
Date: February 4, 2014 3:16:49 PM MST
To: YES NOPE9 <yes@nope9.com>
Subject: RE: New submission from 'Ask an Expert'!
See below
From: YES NOPE9 [mailto:yes@nope9.com]
Sent: Monday, February 03, 2014 6:24 PM
To: Liseo, Suzanne
Cc: Joanne Yamaguchi
Subject: Re: New submission from 'Ask an Expert'!
Thanks for your attention ...
Your response is not news to me.... Please answer my questions ..... if you can....
Gus
On Feb 3, 2014, at 12:51 PM, Liseo, Suzanne wrote:
Gus,
This product will cure in 4 hours at 72 degrees. It will cure at lower temperatures but, will take a considerably longer time to cure.
Thank you,
Suzanne C Liseo
Technical Services Rep.
ITW Permatex
suzanne.liseo@permatex.com
From: Permatex Ask An Expert [mailto:forms@emagineusa.com]
Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2014 4:26 PM
To: Product Application
Subject: New submission from 'Ask an Expert'!
You have a new Ask an Expert form submission.
First Name: Gus
Last Name: Calabrese
Email: yes@nope9.com
Phone: 720 362 1866
Address:
Street:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
User Type: Professional
Question: Will Multi-metal epoxy Item #84109 cure at 32 degrees F ? If not , what is the lowest temperature it will cure at ?
P Please consider the environment before printing this email
PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: This communication, including attachments, is for the exclusive use of addressee and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, disclosure, dissemination or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you're not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return email and delete this communication and destroy all copies.
P Please consider the environment before printing this email
PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: This communication, including attachments, is for the exclusive use of addressee and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, disclosure, dissemination or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you're not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return email and delete this communication and destroy all copies.
=========
From: "Charleston, Andrew" <Andrew.Charleston@Permatex.com>
Date: February 7, 2014 7:39:43 AM MST
To: "yes@nope9.com" <yes@nope9.com>
Subject: Multi-Metal Epoxy Inquiry
Good morning Gus
I understand that you had a question on whether or not Multi-Metal epoxy will cure at 32°.
After consulting with our R&D Department, our Technical Services personnel responded the following:
Epoxy will not cure at or below freezing and that the recommended temperature range is approx. 45 - 85°F and at temperatures below 70°F, the cure time will be longer.
Are you seeking additional information? This response appears to directly address your inquiry.
Please feel free to contact me if you need additional clarification.
Regards,
Andrew Charleston
Senior Product Manager
ITW Permatex
10 Columbus Boulevard
Hartford, CT 06106
860.543.7510
andrew.charleston@permatex.com
http://www.permatex.com
Experiments
I mixed some epoxy .... which was warm and applied it to a piece of metal that had been outside ( 30 degrees Farenheit ) . I put the metal back outside and looked at it the next day. It sort of looked like it cured. After a hour inside , it seemed as good as other samples that cured inside.
tags : 99guspuppet #PermatexEpoxy 777PermatexEpoxy #AluminiumEpoxy #AluminumEpoxy DIY Howto #epoxyExperiments
I bought this epoxy to repair some aluminum parts. I had some questions so I emailed customer service. Multiple emails have resulted in very little useful information. I guess I am violating confidentiality as well.
The tip of the white tube cracked as soon as I snapped off the cap. Still seemed to work ( maybe 80% ). Invisible black plastic bar prevented tubes from descending. This had to be removed. Instructions are small , hard to read. Shrink wrap label slides around and is useless for gripping. For a few pennies the label could be printed with white background so you could read instructions. Clear plastic cover packaging ( originally attached to cardboard ) makes a good tray to lay dispenser in.
 |
| tiewrap ( green & white ) secures the cap |
 |
| plungers are cut apart at rear |
 |
| instructions on label are hard to read & label slips |
 |
| Aluminium cap for Ford transmission |
 |
| clear vacu-form cover is good for tray if you are messy as I am |
Tips
= Warm epoxy up before trying to push it out of tubes. Much better flow.
= Cut plungers apart so you can control flow of each tube separately.
= Tiewrap helps hold double cap on the end
= a heat lamp speeds the process up. Don't over-do the heating.
= clean the aluminium of oxide coating. Metal is stronger than oxide.
Customer Service
( Hardly overwhelming in it's generosity with information. )
From: YES NOPE9 <yes@nope9.com>
Date: February 4, 2014 4:02:35 PM MST
To: "Liseo, Suzanne" <Suzanne.Liseo@Permatex.Com>
Cc: Joanne Yamaguchi <joanne.yamaguchi@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: New submission from 'Ask an Expert'! 99permatex 99biz
Will you forward this email up the hierarchy ?
I am blogging about this
Gus
===================
From: "Liseo, Suzanne" <Suzanne.Liseo@Permatex.Com>
Date: February 4, 2014 3:16:49 PM MST
To: YES NOPE9 <yes@nope9.com>
Subject: RE: New submission from 'Ask an Expert'!
See below
From: YES NOPE9 [mailto:yes@nope9.com]
Sent: Monday, February 03, 2014 6:24 PM
To: Liseo, Suzanne
Cc: Joanne Yamaguchi
Subject: Re: New submission from 'Ask an Expert'!
Thanks for your attention ...
Your response is not news to me.... Please answer my questions ..... if you can....
Gus
On Feb 3, 2014, at 12:51 PM, Liseo, Suzanne wrote:
Gus,
This product will cure in 4 hours at 72 degrees. It will cure at lower temperatures but, will take a considerably longer time to cure.
Thank you,
Suzanne C Liseo
Technical Services Rep.
ITW Permatex
suzanne.liseo@permatex.com
From: Permatex Ask An Expert [mailto:forms@emagineusa.com]
Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2014 4:26 PM
To: Product Application
Subject: New submission from 'Ask an Expert'!
You have a new Ask an Expert form submission.
First Name: Gus
Last Name: Calabrese
Email: yes@nope9.com
Phone: 720 362 1866
Address:
Street:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
User Type: Professional
Question: Will Multi-metal epoxy Item #84109 cure at 32 degrees F ? If not , what is the lowest temperature it will cure at ?
P Please consider the environment before printing this email
PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: This communication, including attachments, is for the exclusive use of addressee and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, disclosure, dissemination or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you're not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return email and delete this communication and destroy all copies.
P Please consider the environment before printing this email
PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: This communication, including attachments, is for the exclusive use of addressee and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, disclosure, dissemination or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you're not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return email and delete this communication and destroy all copies.
=========
From: "Charleston, Andrew" <Andrew.Charleston@Permatex.com>
Date: February 7, 2014 7:39:43 AM MST
To: "yes@nope9.com" <yes@nope9.com>
Subject: Multi-Metal Epoxy Inquiry
Good morning Gus
I understand that you had a question on whether or not Multi-Metal epoxy will cure at 32°.
After consulting with our R&D Department, our Technical Services personnel responded the following:
Epoxy will not cure at or below freezing and that the recommended temperature range is approx. 45 - 85°F and at temperatures below 70°F, the cure time will be longer.
Are you seeking additional information? This response appears to directly address your inquiry.
Please feel free to contact me if you need additional clarification.
Regards,
Andrew Charleston
Senior Product Manager
ITW Permatex
10 Columbus Boulevard
Hartford, CT 06106
860.543.7510
andrew.charleston@permatex.com
http://www.permatex.com
Experiments
I mixed some epoxy .... which was warm and applied it to a piece of metal that had been outside ( 30 degrees Farenheit ) . I put the metal back outside and looked at it the next day. It sort of looked like it cured. After a hour inside , it seemed as good as other samples that cured inside.
tags : 99guspuppet #PermatexEpoxy 777PermatexEpoxy #AluminiumEpoxy #AluminumEpoxy DIY Howto #epoxyExperiments
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