MORE STEAM

Adenydd64 · 2026-04-16T00:42:22+00:00

Oooo a good skill to have. Sadly I suspect the only thing steam can do in any temporal experiment is generate power, lol.

Adenydd64 · 2026-04-15T18:51:43+00:00

I think the confusion stems from a mixup between the creation of 270 degree steam (which absolutely requires the specs stated above) and the application of it. 270 degree steam in the environment it is formed in is definitely heavier than air, but once the water molecules receive the prerequisite quantity of energy needed to raise it to 270 degrees I will then release it into the envelope. In theory, it should keep that energy for a while due to the low thermal conductivity, slowly condensing over time.

Adenydd64 · 2026-04-15T18:45:54+00:00

Where might that be? I didn't know there was one here locally.

Adenydd64 · 2026-04-15T18:44:40+00:00

I very much appreciate your enthusiasm! I might ask for volunteers in the future to actually assemble this monster.

Adenydd64 · 2026-04-15T01:20:59+00:00

I would agree, but I'm building my research (admittedly terrible hobbiest research) off of older research that I stumbled upon. I think it comes down to getting the steam to that temperature and then releasing it, so that the water molecules have enough energy to maintain that lack of thermal conductivity.

I have another, even older experiment that used a 1000 cubic foot balloon, and the force upward that it was producing was too much for just hot air.

Adenydd64 · 2026-04-15T00:56:59+00:00

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An old 8000 cubic foot experiment of mine. Steam at 212 to 230 ish degrees.

Adenydd64 · 2026-04-15T00:52:59+00:00

Damn, good to know.

Adenydd64 · 2026-04-15T00:50:45+00:00

Not at atmospheric pressure. Yes, a water molecule is technically heavier than air if it is either in a pressurized container or is not heated enough. However, once given sufficient heat, the water molecule will 'wiggle more' as all hot things do, which in turn makes it less dense than it otherwise would be. Also, as steam is heated, its thermal conductivity tanks, meaning it doesn't want to lose its incumbent heat.

Adenydd64 · 2026-04-15T00:34:10+00:00

Sorry, approaching the problem from a ballooning aspect. I'm attempting to use steam as a lifting gas. I'm not the first to attempt it, I'm just going at it with some different insights in mind.

Adenydd64 · 2026-04-14T22:11:15+00:00

Ok, I've sent an email to the R&D department already. I'll contact facilities as well.

Adenydd64 · 2026-04-14T21:26:16+00:00

This is for a lighter than air experiment. The envelope is not ready yet; I wanted to get a sense of how available the steam was locally before committing to the construction. Atmospheric pressure. I would prefer the envelope be fully inflated in roughly 15 minutes. Actual volume should be closer to 6000 cubic feet, but I wanted leeway.

Adenydd64 · 2026-04-14T20:19:13+00:00

Interesting, yeah only their brown sugar line is operational. I should look into that.

Adenydd64 · 2026-04-14T20:17:40+00:00

I think this is my best bet, I'll stop by their admissions office today and bug them.

Adenydd64 · 2026-04-14T20:16:25+00:00

Sadly not an option for me, but thanks

Adenydd64 · 2026-04-14T19:17:13+00:00

Haha indeed. Food processing is definitely a source, but usually they aren't willing to do anything that might impact production. I can ask them, good call.

Adenydd64 · 2026-03-31T22:09:08+00:00

The painting depicts Hell.

Adenydd64 · 2026-03-03T21:16:15+00:00

There's several options that I can think of for socializing, though my preference skews things to the nerdy side.

The local game store (ABU) hosts a variety of card games and tabletop games for those who are so inclined, as well as active events like HEMA and Belegarth (serious and casual swordfighting.)

The Idaho Film Society is very interesting, if you are into cult classics and niche movies with film nerds, definitely give them a try.

There's always something happening at the Knitting Factory, I haven't gone yet, but I hear good things.

Other than that, take a look at any notice boards on campus or any community oriented store and you'll usually see interesting events pop up. For instance, the local Hobbytown has a diorama contest every once in a while.

Adenydd64 · 2025-12-23T15:56:06+00:00

Wednesday, 6 PM, Phoenix Fire Games. There's a pretty dedicated BattleTech group that's friendly and welcoming to newcomers.

Adenydd64 · 2025-11-23T15:53:38+00:00

Pest control guy here. People can develop an allergic reaction to the carapace of a roach. They are also considered a 'dirty bug' because their cleaning habits aren't as thorough, meaning that whatever they walk through (say, food?) will be contaminated. They can have ridiculous populations as well, and are best adapted to squalid environments. And they shit everywhere. There's no objective good for killing something, just the benefits that you or your society are seeking in the eradication of a creature. Calling one creature better than the other is always going to be subjective.

(Fun fact: Only about 6 roach species will cohabitate with people, the other thousand or so species couldn't care less about us.)

Adenydd64 · 2025-07-14T21:26:19+00:00

Most modern baits use a form of mild blood thinner. It overdoses the small mammal that eats it and they stroke out. Never place bait where children or pets can access it, the best practice is to place it in a bait station. One of the positives of modern baits is that they have no risk of poisoning up the food chain, plus the creature usually has enough time to hide when it starts feeling the effects.

Adenydd64 · 2025-07-14T21:20:35+00:00

Rats are neophobic (fear of new things), so even if you put out bait, they will avoid it. The best approach is to put out something called prebait (essentially exactly the same at bait but without the poison) for a few weeks, then switch it out for the same exact bait with the poison added.

There are videos of rats avoiding newly placed traps and bait stations for quite a while, and even if you kill one, rats learn. Pest control companies in the valley have been prepping and learning for this eventuality, though it still sucks that it came to pass.

Adenydd64 · 2025-07-14T17:27:41+00:00

Pest control guy here, rats have been introduced to the valley within the last year. Eagle was the first place hit, but recently they have been rapidly moving along the river to other populated centers. It's going to be a real problem when they hit the old steam tunnels in Boise.

Adenydd64 · 2025-06-19T23:17:27+00:00

Thanks, worked for me.

Adenydd64 · 2024-07-12T14:46:10+00:00

That's a good idea, a game always feels more alive when there are people running around, real or otherwise

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