Just got a notice from the Electric Car Dept. that it's that time of year when they opened the drain valves on all the air tanks, so when we take a car(s) out we have to make sure to close them all (some cars have more than one) and leave them open at the end of the day.
Still saying anywhere from 54 to 60F on Saturday, but at least it should be sunny (with the previously noted problem that brings).
Oh, and by the way, Winning!
David
Miserable old git
Patiently waiting for the asteroid with my name on it.
Just got a notice from the Electric Car Dept. that it's that time of year when they opened the drain valves on all the air tanks, so when we take a car(s) out we have to make sure to close them all (some cars have more than one) and leave them open at the end of the day.
Still saying anywhere from 54 to 60F on Saturday, but at least it should be sunny (with the previously noted problem that brings).
Oh, and by the way, Winning!
I'm guessing that's because the colder temperatures may lead to ice forming in the air tanks when not in use ?
Cheers, Mike.
I have made this letter longer than usual because I lack the time to make it shorter ...
... and my other CPU is a Ryzen 5950X :-) Blaise Pascal
Just got a notice from the Electric Car Dept. that it's that time of year when they opened the drain valves on all the air tanks, so when we take a car(s) out we have to make sure to close them all (some cars have more than one) and leave them open at the end of the day.
Still saying anywhere from 54 to 60F on Saturday, but at least it should be sunny (with the previously noted problem that brings).
Oh, and by the way, Winning!
I'm guessing that's because the colder temperatures may lead to ice forming in the air tanks when not in use ?
Cheers, Mike.
Their compressors need better dryers I guess, I can see how over many cars and many tanks this could be a problem. It would also mean a L-O-N-G time building up the air pressure if each and every tank is totally empty. If our fire engines had an air leak it could take more than 60 seconds at high rpm to build up the air pressure before we could drive out the door on a call, and we only had a couple of smallish tanks. Since 60 seconds could be the difference between someone living and dieing, the shop tended to fix them pretty quickly. One other thing I just thought of...our fire engines were always in a garage when they were turned off but 'in service'. Meaning we never left them out in the cold, that could make a difference in why the air tanks are handled differently too. Our garages weren't always heated, but they were enclosed.
Just got a notice from the Electric Car Dept. that it's that time of year when they opened the drain valves on all the air tanks, so when we take a car(s) out we have to make sure to close them all (some cars have more than one) and leave them open at the end of the day.
Still saying anywhere from 54 to 60F on Saturday, but at least it should be sunny (with the previously noted problem that brings).
Oh, and by the way, Winning!
I'm guessing that's because the colder temperatures may lead to ice forming in the air tanks when not in use ?
Cheers, Mike.
Yes, exactly.
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Their compressors need better dryers I guess, I can see how over many cars and many tanks this could be a problem. It would also mean a L-O-N-G time building up the air pressure if each and every tank is totally empty. If our fire engines had an air leak it could take more than 60 seconds at high rpm to build up the air pressure before we could drive out the door on a call, and we only had a couple of smallish tanks. Since 60 seconds could be the difference between someone living and dieing, the shop tended to fix them pretty quickly. One other thing I just thought of...our fire engines were always in a garage when they were turned off but 'in service'. Meaning we never left them out in the cold, that could make a difference in why the air tanks are handled differently too. Our garages weren't always heated, but they were enclosed.
As noted above in my description of taking a car out in the morning, starting the compressor is one of the first things in the process. It then takes a few minutes to build up pressure while the operator does other stuff before actually moving the car. However, antique streetcars at a museum are not life-safety protection equipment like fire engines are, so it doesn't really matter as long as it doesn't take too long and it can keep ahead of the inherent leakage in the system. (If the car is sitting still with the brakes set lightly, the compressor will kick in about every 15 minutes or so.)
The barns are not heated (except maybe the one where they do actual restoration work), but they do provide shelter from wind, rain, snow, hail (had a major hail storm during the annual rules meeting last spring), and of course bright sun. (Not to mention the odd vandal.)
BTW, Mikey, are we anywhere near having a winner?
David
Miserable old git
Patiently waiting for the asteroid with my name on it.
I will be offline most of today. I'm going to the opening of Fleet Week in SF. I will get to see the Blue Angels at 3:00 PM - PDT.
Have fun everyone. :-)
Back at the top, and WINNING!!!!! :-)
[EDIT]
Did the outage already happen??? BOINC gave me a message last night stating that there was to be an outage today... I would have thought it would have started by now, though...
Thread marking test.
Thread marking test.
I have made this letter longer than usual because I lack the time to make it shorter ...
... and my other CPU is a Ryzen 5950X :-) Blaise Pascal
Goodnight everyone. :-)
Goodnight everyone. :-)
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guten Tag TL04 ! :-)
guten Tag TL04 ! :-)
You have all passed. The marks have added up correctly. I will not cut your threads .... as your clothes may unravel. :-)
Cheers, Mike.
I have made this letter longer than usual because I lack the time to make it shorter ...
... and my other CPU is a Ryzen 5950X :-) Blaise Pascal
RE: guten Tag TL04 ! :-)
Whew THAT'S a good thing!!!
Just got a notice from the
Just got a notice from the Electric Car Dept. that it's that time of year when they opened the drain valves on all the air tanks, so when we take a car(s) out we have to make sure to close them all (some cars have more than one) and leave them open at the end of the day.
Still saying anywhere from 54 to 60F on Saturday, but at least it should be sunny (with the previously noted problem that brings).
Oh, and by the way, Winning!
David
Miserable old git
Patiently waiting for the asteroid with my name on it.
RE: Just got a notice from
I'm guessing that's because the colder temperatures may lead to ice forming in the air tanks when not in use ?
Cheers, Mike.
I have made this letter longer than usual because I lack the time to make it shorter ...
... and my other CPU is a Ryzen 5950X :-) Blaise Pascal
RE: RE: Just got a notice
Their compressors need better dryers I guess, I can see how over many cars and many tanks this could be a problem. It would also mean a L-O-N-G time building up the air pressure if each and every tank is totally empty. If our fire engines had an air leak it could take more than 60 seconds at high rpm to build up the air pressure before we could drive out the door on a call, and we only had a couple of smallish tanks. Since 60 seconds could be the difference between someone living and dieing, the shop tended to fix them pretty quickly. One other thing I just thought of...our fire engines were always in a garage when they were turned off but 'in service'. Meaning we never left them out in the cold, that could make a difference in why the air tanks are handled differently too. Our garages weren't always heated, but they were enclosed.
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Posting before the proposed outage!!! :-)
Good morning everyone. :-)
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RE: RE: RE: Just got a
Yes, exactly.
As noted above in my description of taking a car out in the morning, starting the compressor is one of the first things in the process. It then takes a few minutes to build up pressure while the operator does other stuff before actually moving the car. However, antique streetcars at a museum are not life-safety protection equipment like fire engines are, so it doesn't really matter as long as it doesn't take too long and it can keep ahead of the inherent leakage in the system. (If the car is sitting still with the brakes set lightly, the compressor will kick in about every 15 minutes or so.)
The barns are not heated (except maybe the one where they do actual restoration work), but they do provide shelter from wind, rain, snow, hail (had a major hail storm during the annual rules meeting last spring), and of course bright sun. (Not to mention the odd vandal.)
BTW, Mikey, are we anywhere near having a winner?
David
Miserable old git
Patiently waiting for the asteroid with my name on it.
One more post before the
One more post before the Outrage...
I will be offline most of today. I'm going to the opening of Fleet Week in SF. I will get to see the Blue Angels at 3:00 PM - PDT.
Have fun everyone. :-)
Back at the top, and WINNING!!!!! :-)
[EDIT]
Did the outage already happen??? BOINC gave me a message last night stating that there was to be an outage today... I would have thought it would have started by now, though...
TimeLord04
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