why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

MarkJerling · 01-22-2021, 08:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

There is a blade inside this crate. Somewhere in Texas.

Cool. I've never seen one in a crate before.

Originally posted by Racer X 69

This video shows the process. Keep in mind the colossal size of these things. Over 125 feet long. I read an article about the process, and VOC (volatile organic compounds) emissions are a concern, given the large quantities of chemicals used. Manufacturers are taking measures to catch the VOC emissions during the vacuum Infusion process, thereby resulting impact on the environment.

Very cunning. The largest ones have a rotor diameter of 220m so 721 feet, give or take. That makes each blade at least 355 feet long!

We don't have anything that size here. But the ones we do have still require amazingly large concrete footings. Each footing for the ones we have here is 375 cubic metres of 30MPa concrete and 28 tonnes of reinforcing steel. Now, take into account that each concrete truck transports 6 cubic metres of readymix and you'll see that, for each footing, that means 63 concrete truck loads! At four trucks an hour, you're still looking at a 16 hour continuous pour.

MarkJerling · 01-22-2021, 08:45 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

No nuclear plants?

Heck no. Will never happen here. NZ is nuclear free. (Well not really. We have nuclear medicine but that's about it)

NZ's Nuclear Free policy caused a bit of a diplomatic staunch with the USA in around 1985 (if I recall correctly) and resulted in President Reagan changing NZ's status from "Close ally" to "Friend".

bertwert · 01-22-2021, 08:53 PM - **5 Likes**

Another Friday... to another weekend full of schoolwork. Slàinte!

MarkJerling · 01-22-2021, 09:24 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

Another Friday... to another weekend full of schoolwork. Slàinte!

I see your Friday and I raise you Saturday. Gesundheid!

**Serkevan** · 01-23-2021, 02:03 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

Another Friday... to another weekend full of schoolwork. Slàinte!

Likewise... I'm tempted to take the bottle of licor café out to start the day, but I should probably leave the liquour out of the coffee for now

We need self-writing research, like *now*

Racer X 69 · 01-23-2021, 05:03 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

Another Friday... to another weekend full of schoolwork. Slàinte!

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I see your Friday and I raise you Saturday. Gesundheid!

Originally posted by Serkevan

Likewise... I'm tempted to take the bottle of licor café out to start the day, but I should probably leave the liquour out of the coffee for now

We need self-writing research, like *now*

*sigh*

Another Saturday at the Big Shed. Gonna be there on Sunday too.

Time and a half Saturday, double time Sunday, so, meh. Only 23 (or so) weekends to go. I'm gonna miss the money.

robtcorl · 01-23-2021, 05:46 AM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

Another Friday... to another weekend full of schoolwork. Slàinte!

Easy on the apple juice there sonny boy.

lesmore49 · 01-23-2021, 09:10 AM - **3 Likes**

I try to keep up with what is happening in the world and this article caught my attention.

OK Rep. Justin Humphrey proposes Bigfoot hunting season

tim60 · 01-23-2021, 09:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Here is a wind turbines blade headed to a tower assembly site in Kentucky.

Another one in Laramie, Wyoming, again, destined for a wind farm assembly site.

There is a blade inside this crate. Somewhere in Texas.

Actually they are simply clear resin when they come out of the mold.

Blades are of composite construction. A clamshell mold, dry fiberglass layup, foam and balsa core, more fiberglass and carbon fiber, vacuum bagged and resin infused. After the resin is cured, the blade is popped from the mold, mold flashing trimmed, then prepped and painted.

This video shows the process. Keep in mind the colossal size of these things. Over 125 feet long. I read an article about the process, and VOC (volatile organic compounds) emissions are a concern, given the large quantities of chemicals used. Manufacturers are taking measures to catch the VOC emissions during the vacuum Infusion process, thereby resulting impact on the environment.

TPI Composites Blade Manufacturing Process - YouTube

Probably improves the health of the workers.

tim60 · 01-23-2021, 09:49 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

Another Friday... to another weekend full of schoolwork. Slàinte!

Is that glass Arcoroc?

tim60 · 01-23-2021, 09:51 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

*sigh*

Another Saturday at the Big Shed. Gonna be there on Sunday too.

Time and a half Saturday, double time Sunday, so, meh. Only 23 (or so) weekends to go. I'm gonna miss the money.

What about retiring for Monday to Friday, so you only work on the premium rate days. You have a rich uncle who can afford it.

tim60 · 01-23-2021, 09:52 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by lesmore49

I try to keep up with what is happening in the world and this article caught my attention.

OK Rep. Justin Humphrey proposes Bigfoot hunting season

Are you sure a rep proposing that is OK?

normhead · 01-23-2021, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by CharLac

A bird can sit on a high voltage wire because there is no path to ground. The bird is simply at the voltage level of the wire. As a matter of fact, I guy I used to know, worked on the big transmission lines live. They would get transferred to the line by helicopter.

Relevance? The question was, did I see birds... I did.

An earlier question was did I see dead birds... I didn't.

My reference was to the danger of Electrical / Magnetic Field pollution not of being electrocuted. And the dangers to high voltage workers from EMFs are well documented.

Quote:

As a matter of fact, I guy I used to know, worked on the big transmission lines live. They would get transferred to the line by helicopter.

There was a helicopter crash near Georgian Bay a few years ago where some line workers lost their lives. There was lot's of press at the time. Many of us know these things, without even knowing a "a guy".

Parallax · 01-23-2021, 09:57 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by tim60

Are you sure a rep proposing that is OK?

Certainly.

lesmore49 · 01-23-2021, 11:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tim60

Are you sure a rep proposing that is OK?

Sure am. Check out Parallax's post.

01-23-2021, 09:55 AM	#84553
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by CharLac A bird can sit on a high voltage wire because there is no path to ground. The bird is simply at the voltage level of the wire. As a matter of fact, I guy I used to know, worked on the big transmission lines live. They would get transferred to the line by helicopter. Relevance? The question was, did I see birds... I did. An earlier question was did I see dead birds... I didn't. My reference was to the danger of Electrical / Magnetic Field pollution not of being electrocuted. And the dangers to high voltage workers from EMFs are well documented. Quote: As a matter of fact, I guy I used to know, worked on the big transmission lines live. They would get transferred to the line by helicopter. There was a helicopter crash near Georgian Bay a few years ago where some line workers lost their lives. There was lot's of press at the time. Many of us know these things, without even knowing a "a guy". Last edited by normhead; 01-23-2021 at 10:10 AM.

01-23-2021, 09:57 AM - 4 Likes	#84554
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by tim60 Are you sure a rep proposing that is OK? Certainly. Attached Images

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,404	Originally posted by Racer X 69 There is a blade inside this crate. Somewhere in Texas. Cool. I've never seen one in a crate before. Originally posted by Racer X 69 This video shows the process. Keep in mind the colossal size of these things. Over 125 feet long. I read an article about the process, and VOC (volatile organic compounds) emissions are a concern, given the large quantities of chemicals used. Manufacturers are taking measures to catch the VOC emissions during the vacuum Infusion process, thereby resulting impact on the environment. Very cunning. The largest ones have a rotor diameter of 220m so 721 feet, give or take. That makes each blade at least 355 feet long! We don't have anything that size here. But the ones we do have still require amazingly large concrete footings. Each footing for the ones we have here is 375 cubic metres of 30MPa concrete and 28 tonnes of reinforcing steel. Now, take into account that each concrete truck transports 6 cubic metres of readymix and you'll see that, for each footing, that means 63 concrete truck loads! At four trucks an hour, you're still looking at a 16 hour continuous pour.

01-22-2021, 08:45 PM - 2 Likes	#84542
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,404	Originally posted by Racer X 69 No nuclear plants? Heck no. Will never happen here. NZ is nuclear free. (Well not really. We have nuclear medicine but that's about it) NZ's Nuclear Free policy caused a bit of a diplomatic staunch with the USA in around 1985 (if I recall correctly) and resulted in President Reagan changing NZ's status from "Close ally" to "Friend".

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Another Friday... to another weekend full of schoolwork. Slàinte!

01-22-2021, 09:24 PM - 2 Likes	#84544
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,404	Originally posted by bertwert Another Friday... to another weekend full of schoolwork. Slàinte! I see your Friday and I raise you Saturday. Gesundheid!

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Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by bertwert Another Friday... to another weekend full of schoolwork. Slàinte! Likewise... I'm tempted to take the bottle of licor café out to start the day, but I should probably leave the liquour out of the coffee for now We need self-writing research, like now

01-23-2021, 05:03 AM - 4 Likes	#84546
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065	Originally posted by bertwert Another Friday... to another weekend full of schoolwork. Slàinte! Originally posted by MarkJerling I see your Friday and I raise you Saturday. Gesundheid! Originally posted by Serkevan Likewise... I'm tempted to take the bottle of licor café out to start the day, but I should probably leave the liquour out of the coffee for now We need self-writing research, like now sigh Another Saturday at the Big Shed. Gonna be there on Sunday too. Time and a half Saturday, double time Sunday, so, meh. Only 23 (or so) weekends to go. I'm gonna miss the money.

01-23-2021, 05:46 AM - 6 Likes	#84547
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by bertwert Another Friday... to another weekend full of schoolwork. Slàinte! Easy on the apple juice there sonny boy.

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01-23-2021, 09:46 AM - 1 Like	#84549
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,740	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Here is a wind turbines blade headed to a tower assembly site in Kentucky. Another one in Laramie, Wyoming, again, destined for a wind farm assembly site. There is a blade inside this crate. Somewhere in Texas. Actually they are simply clear resin when they come out of the mold. Blades are of composite construction. A clamshell mold, dry fiberglass layup, foam and balsa core, more fiberglass and carbon fiber, vacuum bagged and resin infused. After the resin is cured, the blade is popped from the mold, mold flashing trimmed, then prepped and painted. This video shows the process. Keep in mind the colossal size of these things. Over 125 feet long. I read an article about the process, and VOC (volatile organic compounds) emissions are a concern, given the large quantities of chemicals used. Manufacturers are taking measures to catch the VOC emissions during the vacuum Infusion process, thereby resulting impact on the environment. TPI Composites Blade Manufacturing Process - YouTube Probably improves the health of the workers.

01-23-2021, 09:49 AM	#84550
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,740	Originally posted by bertwert Another Friday... to another weekend full of schoolwork. Slàinte! Is that glass Arcoroc?

01-23-2021, 09:51 AM - 2 Likes	#84551
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,740	Originally posted by Racer X 69 sigh Another Saturday at the Big Shed. Gonna be there on Sunday too. Time and a half Saturday, double time Sunday, so, meh. Only 23 (or so) weekends to go. I'm gonna miss the money. What about retiring for Monday to Friday, so you only work on the premium rate days. You have a rich uncle who can afford it.

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tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,740	Originally posted by lesmore49 I try to keep up with what is happening in the world and this article caught my attention. OK Rep. Justin Humphrey proposes Bigfoot hunting season Are you sure a rep proposing that is OK?

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lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,338	Originally posted by tim60 Are you sure a rep proposing that is OK? Sure am. Check out Parallax's post.

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