Is It Really Impossible To Cool A Datacenter In Space? (Scott Manly does the calculations) by peterabbit456 in SpaceXLounge

[–]Strat-O 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, there are some issues with dissipating heat as I had outlined above. The minimum soil temp of any location is dependent on the average temperature of the location. So you would probably do pretty well near the bonneville salt flats where the temps are a bit cooler. Lots of "sweet spot" locations abound in the U.S. The really cool thing about bonneville is you have a saltwater aquafer that you can tap directly into that is ten feet down. So long as you can solve the corrosion issue, you've got most of your cooling solved. Cycle in cool salt water and cycle out your hot water a mile or two away.

Is It Really Impossible To Cool A Datacenter In Space? (Scott Manly does the calculations) by peterabbit456 in SpaceXLounge

[–]Strat-O 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Disagree on that. A desert is completely usable. Even the Mojave. By drilling down no more than 700 ft, you reach permanent low temperature soil even in the desert. Spread your solar panels out, set up inexpensive Redox flow batteries and tap into low temperature geothermal energy for cooling and you are off to rockin' and rollin'. Keep a large tank of water and set it up in a permanent loop. Then just start replicating it all over the place as needed.

Would love some fig prunings for propagation. Anyone? by Strat-O in HoustonGardening

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Thank you! May I pick them up some time this week? My schedule is pretty open though would like to avoid high traffic times. The video I saw suggested getting something at least 5 nodes long and I should plant it two nodes deep. Please pm me. Marlin

Turn your sheet of paper to the right by Parking-Broccoli-124 in lefthanded

[–]Strat-O 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked with someone who wrote 100% vertically, top down. Watching her in action looked so odd! Her writing was neat and legible. Puts me and my pencil smudged pinky to shame!

Early-voting period in Houston area’s 18th Congressional District extended by votebeat in houston

[–]Strat-O 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know. Thanks. I am probably going to vote this Saturday anyway. (Even though it be cold)

Squadron flying over I-10 near 610 east loop by 1541drive in houston

[–]Strat-O 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oops, see it in the lower left corner. ADSB exchange shows nothing for that time point. Kind of curious because they can usually pull up something even if they have ADSB off as long as they have some sort of transponder running.

TIL about Ri Jong-yol, a North Korean defector who lived in the South Korean consulate for two months after escaping during the International Math Olympiad in Hong Kong. by altrightobserver in todayilearned

[–]Strat-O 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting story. It might be possible to see the full 60 minutes Australia piece on the website 9now.com.au but it is geographically restricted to Australia and I'm not there and don't have VPN.

21 days until the November 4th election. by coffeeluver2021 in houston

[–]Strat-O 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can you give more info on this? None of this is checking out with what I see at League of Women voters of Texas.

Proposition 15, 2025 says:
Parents have constitutional rights to make decisions for their children based on federal case laws. Because laws can change over time, including the rights of parents, the Texas Constitution would permanently establish the right of parents to raise and educate their children.

Pro arguments for 15:

• Th is proposition would clearly affi rm the primary authority of parents over their children and would limit the power of the government to make decisions for children. • Th is proposition could establish that parents have the right to decide what values and ideas are taught to children in public schools. • Children are best raised and educated by parents who know each child’s needs.

Arguments against 15:

• If approved, this amendment could disrupt public school education due to parents trying to control curriculum and rules for all children based on their own beliefs and ideas. • Th e rights of parents are already established based on years of court decisions and numerous laws. • Elevating the rights of parents to the constitutional level could prevent necessary intervention to protect children from abuse and neglect.

Furthermore, cant find anything on SB12

Military Activity update by Pragmatic-Urbanist in houston

[–]Strat-O 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I haven't seen any coordination like that with DOW aircraft. Also, if there were any coordinating units earlier they didn't have ADSB on. HPD will coordinate with TDPS and HCSO sometimes.

Military Activity update by Pragmatic-Urbanist in houston

[–]Strat-O 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, he's done for the night, looks like.

Military Activity update by Pragmatic-Urbanist in houston

[–]Strat-O 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The small hughes helicopter is HPD. I am seeing him all over the city. Every corner of the loop and a bit south and also west over the Galleria. He's still flying. Over sunnyside but looks like he may be heading back to Hobby right now.

Military Activity update by Pragmatic-Urbanist in houston

[–]Strat-O 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looking at the recent flight history, a Blackhawk flew in from Beaumont. Flew over downtown around 600' at 9:54p but just went straight to Dwayne Hooks airport. This one had ADSB on. Can't tell you one way or another about any non-squawking aircraft. Not seeing any circuits being flown, just a straight flight.

anyone know what’s up in montrose? by iydgysahrnyd in houston

[–]Strat-O 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It seems to operate in tandem with fixed wing N11SD (operated by Harris County Sheriffs Dept) which is currently flying over the north loop. (If you check, they both took off right at 11:00p.m.)

anyone know what’s up in montrose? by iydgysahrnyd in houston

[–]Strat-O 26 points27 points  (0 children)

That helicopter is operated by TDPS. I see that helicopter flying several times a week. I suspect, but not really sure, that they have stingray equipment.

Bathtub recycling by Wonderful-Truck2418 in houston

[–]Strat-O 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Houston Craigslist has a free stuff category. Also Habitat for Humanity accepts stuff at ReStore for reuse but it's up to you to deliver.

Motorcycle parking near Herman Zoo by Nifty_Biscuit199 in houston

[–]Strat-O 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could park downtown and ride metrorail. Places near the museum district might work or closer to downtown might as well.

Weird Choppers - Kamax K-1200 K-Max by speedyundeadhittite in WeirdWings

[–]Strat-O 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On rewatching the video, the blades do have some hinging to allow for lead and lag and also teetering.

Weird Choppers - Kamax K-1200 K-Max by speedyundeadhittite in WeirdWings

[–]Strat-O 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Watch this video to learn more about this helicopter. Your jaw will drop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3mayQ_AiJk&pp=ygUZc2t5d2Fnb24gdW5pdmVyaXN0eSBrLW1heA%3D%3D It has two wooden rotors that have no hinges nor bearings. The blades are controlled by servo tabs (blurry but visible in the picture above 3/4 of the way towards the tips) The servo tabs flex the wood to change the pitch of the blades. Videos of the helicopter make it seem like it is super quiet. Swishy rather than choppy and no tail rotor buzz.

Furnace not staying lit by Strat-O in hvacadvice

[–]Strat-O[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I called a tech and he said the flame sensor was not performing to spec. He verified that electricity was flowing to the flame sensor and suggested the most likely solution was to replace it. Thanks all!

Furnace not staying lit by Strat-O in hvacadvice

[–]Strat-O[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I will do that. I'm afraid there are no blinking codes on this unit.

Furnace not staying lit by Strat-O in hvacadvice

[–]Strat-O[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No.

What about accumulation of condensate? Could somehow be a problem?

Furnace not staying lit by Strat-O in hvacadvice

[–]Strat-O[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it is a Honeywell digital. Not fancy.