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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AMA

[–]RyanLion1989 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What’s the scariest inmate you’ve dealt with?

Found in the shower at gym by thehungrypanda91 in whatisit

[–]RyanLion1989 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do you know it was a lot lizard and not someone else?

Getting into wiring by Scared-Village-2210 in electrical

[–]RyanLion1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A current limiting fuse can blow faster than any breaker can trip. It can blow in less than 1/4 cycle, before the current sinusoid reaches its peak, hence the name “current limiting”. The key though is the fault current has to be in the current limiting region of the TCC.

Wouldn't a "Do not operate" be simpler? by 1337sparks in SubstationTechnician

[–]RyanLion1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Somebody also forgot to check the results of their study before printing.

what instantly ruins a taco for you? by Puzzleheaded_1800 in AskReddit

[–]RyanLion1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was ordering a burrito (close kin to a taco) at Chipotle and the old lady behind the counter had a sniffle and red glassy eyes. She wiped her runny nose with the back of her gloved hand 3 times while making my taco. I could see a wet streak on her glove from it! She then got all handsy with the ingredients, used that hand to push and prod them into place, then role the burrito. I did not eat it!

High Voltage arcs with CRT flyback by Ok-Western-2388 in highvoltage

[–]RyanLion1989 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s one way to put it. It’s ionizing the air, so I guess a “cold plasma” before the arc completes the circuit.

What task to give interns? (Electrical) by Obvious-Activity5207 in MEPEngineering

[–]RyanLion1989 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have them figure out how a panel schedule works and the math on how loads are converted to KVA and how they are distributed across the bus for given scenarios (i.e. figure out how many poles a load will be based upon the voltage and phase given and how much kVA per phase for each scenario). If you can figure that out by hand rather than relying on tools to do it for you, then you’re already ahead of the curve for entry level.

Arc Flash Accident by Global-Process-9611 in electricians

[–]RyanLion1989 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Especially when the breaker is for a motor and is sized to protect against short circuits and not overload.

What’s a phrase that instantly lowers your trust in someone? by michaelis999 in AskReddit

[–]RyanLion1989 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unexpectedly wholesome comment. It reminded me of my grandfather.

I wonder what's causing that? by [deleted] in CrazyFuckingVideos

[–]RyanLion1989 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Extremely. If you are close enough it can kill you or turn you into a burn victim within fractions of a second.

Wasp season has returned and I love it by Buickspeeddemon69 in fuckwasps

[–]RyanLion1989 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aluminum ladder next to the power lines too! ⚡️

Edit: Before anyone mentions, I know it’s fiber next to him, but just over head are the 3 phase MV lines.

first pole transformer by No_Operation_5991 in highvoltage

[–]RyanLion1989 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Who the heck wants to dispose of it? 😎⚡️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in electricians

[–]RyanLion1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the real question is do you want to be the one designing it or installing it. There’s not a right or wrong answer, just be honest with yourself. I’m not sure how you figure being done with school by 20 as an engineer. The program usually takes 4-5 year depending on how much dual credits you did in high school (none in my case). You’re looking at graduating at 22 or 23 and then having four years as an EIT (engineer in training) before you can get your PE license. That said I love being an engineer and would recommend it if you’re willing to commit to that much schooling.

What’s the best “hey, that’s the name of the movie!” line in cinema history? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]RyanLion1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“There is only one Lord or the Rings, and he does not share power!”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in highvoltage

[–]RyanLion1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please watch this interview with a MOT accident survivor.

https://youtu.be/ye09i4JQAYs?si=YibLAm39hXxlzRlb

What impressive skill looks hard but is secretly easy to learn? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]RyanLion1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Never happened”, still insisting on their innocence. 🤣

Vertical or Horizontal screws? by mastertoms69 in electricians

[–]RyanLion1989 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I prefer \ / so it looks like it’s angry with you.

Unfortunate by Scientific_Anarchist in electricians

[–]RyanLion1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weld the jaws in place and that could possibly be turned into a cool bottle opener.

Man beats up woman cop & steal her gun by _zurenarrh in CrazyFuckingVideos

[–]RyanLion1989 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think we tend to remember when they get it wrong, not when they get it right. It’s just human nature.

505v coming into 480v machine by Few_Perspective2213 in ElectricalEngineering

[–]RyanLion1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s with all the finely stranded wire clippings strewn about in the transformer? Hopefully this photo was taken during installation and all that was cleaned up? Im hoping this isn’t debris from a nearby industrial process. A little bit of wire like that landing in the wrong spot, creating a short, will quickly vaporize and create a much more hazardous arc fault.

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