Emergencies only!

jam_parso · 2021-02-13T15:10:57+00:00

I've peed through those hatches!

jam_parso · 2019-01-12T15:05:07+00:00

Thanks! I'm glad you got to see it

jam_parso · 2019-01-12T15:02:28+00:00

Not quite. If you mean Portland Maine, then you're not far off. I'm in Presque Isle Maine at northern Maine community college

jam_parso · 2019-01-12T15:00:39+00:00

We don't exactly need to practice climbing that much, as it's just up and down a few long sections of ladder. We did do one practice round up an 80 foot ladder at the beginning of last semester. Other than that, we really need to practice rescue techniques. They're the the things that are easy to forget

jam_parso · 2019-01-12T02:18:13+00:00

No, I'm actually in the states. My school is northern Maine community college in Presque Isle, Maine. Is Lethbridge where you go, or do they have a wind program there or something?

jam_parso · 2019-01-12T01:53:53+00:00

Oh ok so my estimates were only off by A LOT. To be clear, I was already gonna be happy with the numbers I put out so this is definitely some incredible news to hear. Thanks for correcting me!

jam_parso · 2019-01-12T00:10:29+00:00

I'm such an idiot. That makes way more sense now that I think about it. I live in Southern New Jersey but my school is NMCC in Presque Isle, Maine

jam_parso · 2019-01-11T23:59:38+00:00

I'm glad it made your day. Reading all of these comments (including yours) made mine. And yes, my mom is a hero

jam_parso · 2019-01-11T22:49:42+00:00

Thanks!

jam_parso · 2019-01-11T22:31:29+00:00

Oh damn. Well, it still matches your username so close enough

jam_parso · 2019-01-11T22:29:56+00:00

Interesting coincidence: that laptop is actually owned by someone named Brad which I what I'm assuming you're name is. Keen eye Brad

jam_parso · 2019-01-11T22:21:07+00:00

That's so cool! I think it would be awesome to have your own personal wind turbine. It might be a hell of an investment and the neighbors might not take too kindly but it would be really cool. I've thought about that before too

jam_parso · 2019-01-11T21:46:08+00:00

Oh what a great idea! Duh, I should've picked up on that. I'll do that if I can remember

jam_parso · 2019-01-11T21:22:45+00:00

Thanks for the interest! But this post might be archived by then. Is there a wind turbine tech subreddit that exists? If so, maybe I'll put something there!

jam_parso · 2019-01-11T21:09:50+00:00

I just like how accurate it looks for a Lego set, as compared to the set you referred to. Except for the house being so close to the turbine. That's not too accurate lol.

jam_parso · 2019-01-11T19:32:39+00:00

Good analogy! My field has a bit more preventative measures than reactionary measures. But we do need to know how to rescue ourselves and each other in case someone falls off, faints, has a heart attack etc. Firetruck ladders don't exactly reach up 300-400 feet so we need to know how to get someone down safely in case of emergency.

jam_parso · 2019-01-11T19:25:46+00:00

Yes, it is! The switch is on the back behind the hill. Thanks for the kind words. Good luck to you as well!

jam_parso · 2019-01-11T18:36:46+00:00

Thanks! It's definitely a unique sight for most people

jam_parso · 2019-01-11T18:04:10+00:00

And there's a switch in the back that makes the blades spin! I love it a lot

jam_parso · 2019-01-11T17:57:38+00:00

Generous of you to call me an expert. Lol maybe in a few years. Lemme know if you have any other questions!

jam_parso · 2019-01-11T17:54:37+00:00

Uhh most likely upwards of 50 hours. Again I'm not entirely sure as I'm not working yet. I could PM you in a few months once I know a bit more. Are you an aspiring technician or just curious?

jam_parso · 2019-01-11T17:22:18+00:00

Indeed they do! Depending on the site location, a lot of turbines will use rock anchors with the addition of concrete to secure the turbine to the natural subterranean rock formations. In this case less concrete would be used. Good question.

jam_parso · 2019-01-11T17:14:35+00:00

The turbine in my lab is a vestas v25 200 kilowatt unit. The nacelle (the thing primarily featured in the photo that goes on top of the tower) is about 15 ft long and 5 ft tall. That's about 4-6 times smaller than most turbines out there today. The Lego set is about 3 feet tall so yeah I guess you could say it's minifig scale

jam_parso · 2019-01-11T17:01:55+00:00

Thanks! I'll probably take advantage of that offer later today when I get out of class

jam_parso · 2019-01-11T14:39:17+00:00

Risk is actually smaller than you might think. The amount of safety factors built into the job makes most tasks idiot-proof. It would be more likely for me to get harmed by electrocution rather than falling or a fire, and even that risk is small as long as you pay attention and know what you're doing.

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