Help Mr Wizard was my handle back in the infancy of my wireless career..... On Jan 22, 2016 6:27 PM, "That One Guy /sarcasm" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I remember before everybody became retarded sissies there was Mr wizards > world, hooked a two fork to an extension cord to cook a hot dog.... Too > many helmets now for that > On Jan 22, 2016 7:22 PM, "Ken Hohhof" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Did you get patent royalties from Presto for their Hot DoggerTM? >> >> *From:* Chuck McCown <[email protected]> >> *Sent:* Friday, January 22, 2016 7:15 PM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* [AFMUG] Fw: whats this guy doing? >> >> The best part is when the hot dog is really hot, you can turn the lights >> off and it has flashes of light coming out of it. >> >> *From:* Chuck McCown <[email protected]> >> *Sent:* Friday, January 22, 2016 6:01 PM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] whats this guy doing? >> >> I built a hot dog cooker when I was in the 4th grade that did the same >> thing. Worked great. >> >> *From:* Eric Kuhnke <[email protected]> >> *Sent:* Friday, January 22, 2016 5:59 PM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] whats this guy doing? >> >> If you want to see something REALLY scary, even scarier than the 220VAC >> hot-water-showerheads: >> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EViyccc2t9w >> >> it's not even a resistive coil heater, it simply applies AC electricity >> directly to the water. >> >> On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 10:49 AM, Cameron Crum <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> You wouldn't do well in South America. The shower heads are 220v heat on >>> demand and all seem to have two temperatures, ice cold or scald the hell >>> out of you. Always made me nervous seeing two wires running into the wall >>> from the same device where my water was coming out. I said a little prayer >>> every time I got in the shower just in case I was found dead and naked with >>> what was left of my hair on fire. >>> >>> On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 11:12 AM, That One Guy /sarcasm < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> I know its a stupid fear, but I have never liked mixing water and >>>> electricity for hot water. Im "that guy" who works on things live quite >>>> often because "it will just take a minute". I could knock in my chimney >>>> instead of fixing the flashing to stop the leak if I switched to an >>>> electric water heater for about the same cost as the flashing work (when I >>>> flash, I flash things for life... and because the movie sucked, but thats a >>>> different topic). I just foresee our city water having dissolve the liner >>>> and me down there at three in the morning half drunk (well sh%^face) with >>>> my metal leatheman and no shoes dicking around with it in my boxers and >>>> then next thing you know, Imin the ER with some broad trying to shove a >>>> tube up my crank. >>>> >>>> On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 10:52 AM, Eric Kuhnke <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Pretty much every washing machine in the UK and continental Europe is >>>>> like that, and the Samsung or LG machines imported into 230V-using Arabian >>>>> peninsular countries, Pakistan, India, etc. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 8:48 AM, Chuck McCown <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Didn’t know such a thing existed. >>>>>> >>>>>> *From:* Eric Kuhnke <[email protected]> >>>>>> *Sent:* Friday, January 22, 2016 9:44 AM >>>>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] whats this guy doing? >>>>>> >>>>>> One of the great things about having 230V 15A circuits in a house, >>>>>> you can install a front loading washing machine that electrically heats >>>>>> its >>>>>> own water as it fills, on demand. Only requires a cold water connection, >>>>>> drain, and electricity. No hot water hookup at all. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 2:55 PM, Chuck McCown <[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks, I learned a few things. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *From:* Nate Burke <[email protected]> >>>>>>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 21, 2016 3:49 PM >>>>>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] whats this guy doing? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEfP1OKKz_Q >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 1/21/2016 4:48 PM, Chuck McCown wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have a daughter that lives in the UK. Never understood why they >>>>>>> need to be so large, why they have a switch. Seems like unnecessary >>>>>>> cost >>>>>>> etc. Fused plug is just one more thing to fail and cost you. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I do like 220 everywhere. I wonder if it is referenced to earth >>>>>>> ground? >>>>>>> Seems like it would be safer to float it. And with 220 your wires >>>>>>> can be so much smaller. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *From:* Eric Kuhnke <[email protected]> >>>>>>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 21, 2016 3:42 PM >>>>>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] whats this guy doing? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> If we really wanted everything to be safe we would use shuttered >>>>>>> BS1363 (UK code) receptacles with fused plugs, even for 120VAC 15A >>>>>>> circuits. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Most people in the US have never worked with them, but they're very >>>>>>> mechanically robust and safe. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> https://www.google.ca/search?q=BS1363&num=100&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjSxv2F_bvKAhULzGMKHVtQCg8Q_AUIBygB&biw=1473&bih=1004 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 1:39 PM, That One Guy /sarcasm < >>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> We added an addition to the quarters at the ambulance I worked for, >>>>>>>> I came in just as the electircian was finishing up and saw them all >>>>>>>> ground >>>>>>>> up. I told him I didnt want to be "that guy" but they were upside >>>>>>>> down. He >>>>>>>> explained the reason, said it was code too, but ive never verified >>>>>>>> that, >>>>>>>> but the reason makes sense, so ground up ever since for me >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 3:26 PM, Mathew Howard < >>>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I agree with the often/soften thing... unless you pronounce soften >>>>>>>>> wrong. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 3:20 PM, Chuck McCown <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I know I am in the minority on this. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Same as the proper way to pronounce the word “often”. >>>>>>>>>> (Rhymes with soften). >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I am OK with being totally right and nobody agreeing with me. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> *From:* Mathew Howard <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 21, 2016 2:15 PM >>>>>>>>>> *To:* af <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] whats this guy doing? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> It is definitely not upside down! what is wrong with you... >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 3:14 PM, Chuck McCown <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Yeah, probably no box, just drywall for the photo. >>>>>>>>>>> But I would say the receptacle is upside down too. >>>>>>>>>>> (that is a PC vs apple, red state vs blue state kind of thing) >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> *From:* Mathew Howard <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>>>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 21, 2016 2:11 PM >>>>>>>>>>> *To:* af <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] whats this guy doing? >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Also, the way that outlet is mounted is... nice! >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 3:09 PM, Mathew Howard < >>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I'm pretty sure Chuck is right... a mouse is the first thing >>>>>>>>>>>> that came to my mind. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 2:43 PM, Chuck McCown <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> I’m gonna get that mouse! >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> *From:* That One Guy /sarcasm <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>>>>>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 21, 2016 1:41 PM >>>>>>>>>>>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>> *Subject:* [AFMUG] whats this guy doing? >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> http://www.harborfreight.com/3-16-inch-x-33-ft-fiberglass-wire-running-kit-65326.html >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Click the picture of the guy at the outlet. Somebody tell us >>>>>>>>>>>>> what the hell he is doing >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>>> If you only see yourself as part of the team but you don't see >>>>>>>>>>>>> your team as part of yourself you have already failed as part of >>>>>>>>>>>>> the team. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> If you only see yourself as part of the team but you don't see your >>>>>>>> team as part of yourself you have already failed as part of the team. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> If you only see yourself as part of the team but you don't see your >>>> team as part of yourself you have already failed as part of the team. >>>> >>> >>> >> >> >
