Posts by TRT

Re: EmDrive is an impossible idea?

Less exotic test bed. Tau Nton?

Re: the lady in the shower with the phone

You don't want to read what The Guardian says about wired headphones. Or maybe you do. But anyway, with the picture on this article it puts in mind a scene like psycho.

Re: Sad face

Inductive charger?

Re: It's a bloody single function legacy adapter.

Anyone remember the 2.5mm stereo jack? Where was that used? I know I changed loads of them when I worked at Tandy. Was it the Realistic pocket radio? I can't recall. Anyway, I've not seen them in a while.

Re: Apple's history of bravery

I call bollocks on that. Any designer worth their salt will have the big thunderbolt screens which have wired ethernet ports built in as well as lots of other stuff.

Re: standard operating procedures

What happens when SOPs conflict? I mean, if you're a little girl and you spill milk, what do you do? Obvious if you're a big girl.

Re: UPS

Why would it go through your shoes if it can go through the water instead?

Re: Learning curve

Maybe the curve was a little too steep...

Re: standard operating procedures

@AndyS. FYI - From the first responder guide:

If the Roadster is connected to a charging device, DO NOT use water to extinguish a vehicle fire. Exercise the same precautions used when AC power supply potential exists.

If the Roadster is NOT connected to a charging device, Battery Pack voltage will not follow water back up a fire hose.

Fire fighting measures

If fire or smoke is observed when the Tesla Roadster is connected to a charging source, immediately shut off power to the charging source.

In the case of burning lithium-ion fires, generously and continuously flood the area with water. The water may not extinguish the fire, but will cool the adjacent battery cells, control the spread of the fire, and prevent the fire from being re-ignited.

Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Battery cells may emit potentially hazardous organic vapors if exposed to excessive heat, fire, or over-voltage conditions. These vapors include HF2 oxides of carbon, aluminum, lithium, copper, and cobalt. Additionally, volatile phosphorous pentafluoride may form at temperatures above 230o Fahrenheit.

Battery first aid

Under normal conditions, the Tesla Roadster’s battery cells are hermetically sealed. Contents of an open (broken) constituent battery cell can cause skin irritation and/or chemical burns.

If materials from ruptured or otherwise damaged battery cells contact the skin, flush immediately with water and wash affected area with soap and water. For eye contact, flush with significant amounts of water for 15 minutes and see a physician immediately. Avoid inhaling vented gases. If a chemical burn occurs or if irritation persists, see a physician.

Re: Why not leave it.

Not enough gravity to keep it in an orbit around the comet without energetic input. Eventually the mothership will fly off or crash in. Why not do it in sight of Earth's telescopes?

Re: Bah!

Obvious, innit. Spunk is life juice. Men give, women receive. Or men give in equal measure, thus cancelling out. Is this effect seen in lesbians?

Re: James should retire

James Bond thinking is very much in the box. As often as possible.

Re: advertibots destroying English with meaningless hook word use.

"Save up to 15% off!"

FTFY

Re: Mamma Mia!

It's all about money, money, money.

Re: Not a hope in hell

Rocks don't tend to wake up and run off the road when you bib your horn.

Re: Not a hope in hell

Be useful for remote autonomous exploration of extra-terrestrial environments.

Re: Joystick or Game remote

Knock the top off Johnny Cab.

When AI reaches a par with NS (Natural Stupidity), we'll be in a position to reassess.

Re: CERNs true purpose: destruction of the Earth

Campaign for Earth's Reduction to Neutrinos?

Re: DOOM!

We need a Huon particle storm to power our SpaceTime capsules.

Re: Prroof! That Demons exist!

We can all have a giggle, but you know, messing around with SpaceTime is serious stuff.