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I read a lot, mostly regarding astrobiology, cosmology, high energy particle physics, quantum mechanics... some sci-fi. A total geek.

  • How does voltage-current surge and/or magnetic flux affect an electronic timer?

    You know, those 2" by 2" by 3/4" (WAGNER hockey puck) adjustable solid state timers? Sorry, I'm not much on electronic theory. Are they susceptable to voltage/current surge? Magnetic flux? Will that screw them up so they might instantly reset or infinite time out? I've got one in my furnace circuit, and I think that when the high voltage transformer for spark is energized it messes with the timer (and I end up having to get them replaced every so often as they intermittantly fail).

    Thanx!

    2 AnswersEngineering1 decade ago
  • Too much car insurance???

    I have three cars, junkers.... but paid for cars, liability on all 3 (no collision). I really dont care if one of them goes up in flames or rolls into a ditch while I'm not in it as long as no-one is hurt. Now... I can only drive one at a time. Why do I have to have all three insured? Why cant I (me, myself; the driver) be insured instead for damage that I might cause, and the insurance follows me to whatever car I drive? I live in Connecticut, the insurance capital of the world (which may have something to do with it).

    Thanx!

    8 AnswersInsurance & Registration1 decade ago
  • How does an electronic delay timer (solid state) work?

    You know, those 2" by 2" by 3/4" (WAGNER hockey puck) adjustable solid state timers? How do they work? Are they a capacitive resister? Sorry, I'm not much on electronic theory. Are they susceptable to voltage/current surge? Magnetic flux? Will that screw them up so they might instantly reset or infinite time out? I've got one in my furnace circuit, and I think that when the high voltage transformer for spark is energized it messes with the timer and I end up having to get them replaced every so often as they intermittantly fail.

    Thanx!

    2 AnswersEngineering1 decade ago
  • Water geysers on Enceladus...?

    Nobody is quite sure how such a small moon can have a molten interior that drives the water geysers and volcanoes. Calculations of the tidal forces due to Saturn dont seem strong enough and Enceladus is not massive enough for appreciable heating by radioactive decay.

    I suggest that (the overlooked answer is) electrical currents due to the magnetic field interactions with Saturn are causing the heating.

    1 AnswerAstronomy & Space1 decade ago
  • Enceladus and her molten core...?

    The strong magnetic field of Saturn and Enceladus' interactions with it; is it possible that the magnetic field is causing partial melting inside Enceladus? If the moon is a poor conductor with high resistance, cutting across the field will generate an electrical current which will cause heating and melting.

    1 AnswerAstronomy & Space1 decade ago
  • FUSION; Any ideas on Inertial Electrodynamic Confinement by Dr. Bussard?

    http://www.centauri-dreams.org/?p=976

    Think this guy is legit? Think GOOGLE should fund him? Think GOOGLE would be a good stock to buy, either way if it works or not?

    1 AnswerPhysics1 decade ago
  • Why chose between "help the poor" and "Explore space"? Why not do both?

    Many discussions here veer off on this tangent, and I say we can do both. What do YOU think?

    5 AnswersAstronomy & Space1 decade ago
  • How to get "The ex" to honor divorce degree?

    How would you get an ex husband to live up to dependant child visitation that is clearly and specifically deliniated in the divorce papers?

    He has primary custody, and what is written out is visitation every other weekend with his mom, the other parent. Every once in a while, he skips out with some lame excuse and keeps the child on a weekend he is NOT supposed to have him. So sometimes she goes for two weeks without seeing her son, which is tearing her apart. And not only that, but it is clearly damaging to the six year old son.

    Also, the ex never does any driving (drop-offs or pick-ups).

    What do you recommend?

    Thanx!

    13 AnswersMarriage & Divorce1 decade ago
  • Let's get the US of A energy independent! What do you think?

    We import about 20% of our oil from the anti-civilization nihlists in the Mideast. SURELY, we can make-do with 20% less imported oil? And go tell them idiots to go suck sand?

    And long term, lets replace that 20% with about one or two thousand new nuclear power plants; lets build nuke plant parks in unpopulated areas of the American southwest far away from the cities.

    Who's with me?

    4 AnswersOther - Politics & Government1 decade ago
  • Let's get the US of A energy independent! What do you think?

    We import about 20% of our oil from the anti-civilization nihlists in the Mideast. SURELY, we can make-do with 20% less imported oil? And go tell them idiots to go suck sand?

    And long term, lets replace that 20% with about one or two thousand new nuclear power plants; lets build nuke plant parks in unpopulated areas of the American southwest far away from the cities.

    Who's with me?

    7 AnswersOther - Science1 decade ago
  • The movie "The Prestige"; can someone explain Sara in the water tank...?

    The very last shot of the movie, Sara is in the water tank, although she previously hung herself in the movie. I could follow it all except for that.

    5 AnswersMovies1 decade ago
  • SEX! ...In Space????

    Wow! What do you think-Why are people so put out about the possibility of sex in space? Sure are LOTS of questions here at this forum... I just wanna know where do I sign up.

    11 AnswersAstronomy & Space1 decade ago
  • Where can I get free wav to cda converter?

    I want to convert wav to cda. And I wanna do it for free!

    4 AnswersSoftware1 decade ago
  • How to test a small engine ignition condenser?

    How to test a small engine ignition condenser?

    For a small gas engine, aside from replacing it, can resistance tell you if its any good, for example?

    5 AnswersMaintenance & Repairs1 decade ago
  • How to test a small engine ignition condenser?

    How to test a small engine ignition condenser?

    For a small gas engine, aside from replacing it, can resistance tell you if its any good, for example?

    4 AnswersMaintenance & Repairs1 decade ago
  • How to test a small engine ignition condenser?

    For a small gas engine, aside from replacing it, can resistance tell you if its any good, for example?

    2 AnswersBoats & Boating1 decade ago
  • How to test a small engine ignition condenser?

    Is there a way to test an ignition condenser to see if it is working properly? Aside from replacing I mean. The small engine is a 25 year old 2 hp Johnson outboard motor and the spark is strong but interrmittant with a spark tester. And what exactly does a condenser do? Is it like a capacitor? Can I put 2 in parallel? Would that help the spark quality?

    1 AnswerBoats & Boating1 decade ago
  • Fast and Slow Needle Speed adjustments, 2 hp Johnson OB Mtr?

    Any one know what the initial settings are supposed to be for the fast and slow speed needles of a single cylinder,1985 2 hp Johnson outboard motor? (J2RCOC). Ie; number of turns off closed seat.

    1 AnswerBoats & Boating1 decade ago
  • Geothermal energy; specifics--whats the holdup?

    If we drill a hole several miles deep and inject water (anywhere in the world), we can extract almost unlimited geothermal energy.

    So why are we not developing this energy source more?

    I'm sure drilling a hole miles deep is darn expensive, but here's my questions;

    (1) Specifically, what needs to be improved in the drilling technology?

    (2) I understand (thank you, eiscubes) that ground water precipitates muck up the heat exchanger, but that just does'nt sound like a show-stopper; just design a big, inefficient (but easy to clean) heat exchanger, right?

    3 AnswersEarth Sciences & Geology1 decade ago
  • Have a favorite constellation?

    Mine's ORION, because there are so many bright and different types of stars, plus the nebulae and galaxies in it... and very easy to recognize and use as a landmark to find other constellations. And the mythology is very cool too!

    The only thing I dont like is when it rises in Oct. winter is on it's way.

    4 AnswersAstronomy & Space1 decade ago