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Re: Im about to do something potentially dangerous as hell, but ima do it anyway. [Re: TheStallionMang] * 1
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thanks stal.  it already does work, im mostly working on redundant safety curcuits at this point and just polishing it up for a final photo-shoot and test run. 

always more than one way to do things.  this was just the way i wanted to apply my experience to the craft.  i hope that other people might even attempt my build.

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Re: Im about to do something potentially dangerous as hell, but ima do it anyway. [Re: BeefExtreme]
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Yep, there's definitely always more than one way to skin a cat.  That's the phrase that pays right there
I'm sure people will want to make these for themselves

Something I read here made me wonder if you had one of these

It tells you if an outlet is wired and grounded properly

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Re: Im about to do something potentially dangerous as hell, but ima do it anyway. [Re: TheStallionMang] * 5
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Yes i do have one somewhere but i have flukes and meters of all shapes and sizes.  i like to actually test the resistance of a ground to get a good idea of how well a building is actually grounded. 


SO, my people, its a done deal. all circuits tested and i stylized it too.  calling it the tree-trunks box.

i DO wish i had installed a toggle and i definately will next weekend.

but without futher ado. i present you the final--fully tested--model.

thanks to everyone who encouraged me and thanks everyone for being patient.


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Re: Im about to do something potentially dangerous as hell, but ima do it anyway. [Re: BeefExtreme]
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:congrats:

What's inside the nema 3r box?

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Re: Im about to do something potentially dangerous as hell, but ima do it anyway. [Re: BeefExtreme] * 3
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a few more gut shots etc.

also, special thanks to my girlfriend who, by all measures, is a better tech and fabricator than i could ever hope to be.  who believed in my idea from the start 8 months ago.  who helped me do all the fine work and refused to let me do anything ugly because of my sausage fingers. 



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Re: Im about to do something potentially dangerous as hell, but ima do it anyway. [Re: BeefExtreme] * 1
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Awesome beef...
Now we need a final break down of parts and schematics 😁.


almost looks up to code 👍

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Re: Im about to do something potentially dangerous as hell, but ima do it anyway. [Re: LewDoja] * 1
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in good time!

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Re: Im about to do something potentially dangerous as hell, but ima do it anyway. [Re: BeefExtreme]
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Way to go Beef! Nice work.

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Re: Im about to do something potentially dangerous as hell, but ima do it anyway. [Re: DV8DUG] * 2
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I bow deeply to you and your awesome tech skills, your determination and partnering skills, BeefSupreme's GF.
You did a great job too, Beef


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Fight law and order


Species grown so far

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Re: Im about to do something potentially dangerous as hell, but ima do it anyway. [Re: Churpee Choozle] * 3
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ill have you know, i worked REALLY HARD on those stickers

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Re: Im about to do something potentially dangerous as hell, but ima do it anyway. [Re: BeefExtreme]
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Congrats. 

:lahey:


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'tis an ill wind that blows no minds
  -- malaclypse the younger

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Re: Im about to do something potentially dangerous as hell, but ima do it anyway. [Re: BeefExtreme] * 1
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I mean stickers are the most important part of the build after all

:leocheers:


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Re: Im about to do something potentially dangerous as hell, but ima do it anyway. [Re: Saxifrage] * 2
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hey just wanted to give a quick update.  i made a short video showing the diff switch in action.

today marks the first actual set of jars ive done with it and it worked perfectly.  i actually left to go get coffee and came home a perfectly dialed in pressure despite my apartment being over 80f. so that was nice. I now get to bug out and do other things with noise canceling headphones without checking the pressure every three minutes. Such a nice feeling.

i have plans to install a toggle to break the signal path so i was going to do that and draw the wiring diagram at the same time.  time is never on my side.

big thanks to everyone who encouraged me.  i am absolutely in love with this thing and it has forever changed my game.

im happy to help anyone interested in building this or something similar and get the parts sourced.  the best part is that its completely modular and every single component is replaceable.  i plan to use this thing until i am dead and in the earth and i hope that someone continues using it after that.

edit:  fuck the embed i guess

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Edited by BeefExtreme (01/11/25 03:13 PM)

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Re: Im about to do something potentially dangerous as hell, but ima do it anyway. [Re: BeefExtreme]
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edit.  nvm i found another way.  If some lovely mod *cough cough mushboy* could delete this comment id appreciate it. no worries if not love you guys thank you for all that you do.

Edited by BeefExtreme (01/11/25 03:16 PM)

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Re: Beefs steam-punk auto-presto. [Re: BeefExtreme]
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BeefSupremeJr said:
Dont try this at home kids.  i got this idea in my head because im tired of monitoring pressure cookers and also im not really all there, as by now im sure youre all aware.

before the naysayers say nay, please remember who i am. fear doesnt exactly enter into my thinking and i hate the hissing.  the fussing over the temp knob, the waiting.  the boredom.  the wasted time yet you cant really enjoy a movie or anything because of the fucking hissing.  the commercials  will be almost as hilarious as the class action lawsuits. 

materials:

the ol razzle dazzle.  if this invention fails, Ill end up with another pc.  theres worse things to end up with.


ye old hot machine.  If this invention works, ill buy a nicer one but this piece of shit will suffice to prototype.


Now heres where things get dAnGeR-y.
a pressure switch.  contacts  rated for 1200watts @ 120v.
1/8 psi to 20 psi with ~1 psi deadband.

 


its not just any old pressure switch, my friends.  this is a dwyer instruments mercoid switch.  its rated for steam, water, even filthy water.  ive used them extensively in my line of work and let me tell ya, theyre quite accurate and bulletproof.  regular retail price is around 800.

so then i run my infernal contraption through one of these badboys.  (1875w rated).  yes im aware this image shows a two hr minimum.  theres other models.



So you get the idea.. no more monitoring my pc if it works.
if it fails its going to be fairly spectacular and well get to see what happens when the blow-out plug blows out.

yes, im aware theres autoclaves that do this very thing.  theyre very expensive.  yes, im aware its dangeous.  yes, im aware that ill need some flex conduit and some fittings to make it slick and safe.  yes, im going to test it outdoors with an extension cord from a distance.  no, i wont pull the plug if it starts approaching catastrophic pressures. what fun would that be.  fortune favors the dumb.

frankly, i dont see why it wont work but if you have anything youd like to say to me about this or anything else, now would be the time.  at the very least, its gonna look insane and steam-punky.



Dude that’s sick!


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The Hitchikers Guide to the Shroomery

Sometimes you just have to shut up and color!
~CMS Wilbur

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Re: Beefs steam-punk auto-presto. [Re: OLDDAD77]
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Ran into a bit of an issue.  The bronze bulkhead seemed to be catalyzing some kind of junk.  Not sure why this was happening. Its not corrosion, It seems to be carbon.  I'm open to suggestions as to what it may be but I went ahead and swapped it out for a stainless bulkhead.




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Re: Beefs steam-punk auto-presto. [Re: BeefExtreme]
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Who knows. Brass is kinda soft and heat and pressure do weird things. The stainless steel shouldn’t react like that though

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Re: Beefs steam-punk auto-presto. [Re: TheStallionMang] * 1
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that was kinda my hope.  Running a cycle right now so we gon find it out.

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Re: Im about to do something potentially dangerous as hell, but ima do it anyway. [Re: BeefExtreme]
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BeefSupremeJr said:
and yes.  cadco or nothin.  i was happy to spend this little bit of money on this part because i realized that there was no other way and im happy to just own one.  also, they were and are still on sale i beleive. 





Cadco sells replacement elements.


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Currently hovering between lurking and post&ghost.  Time to lurk and get to work

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Re: Im about to do something potentially dangerous as hell, but ima do it anyway. [Re: BeefExtreme] * 1
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Um.. For so many different reasons, I can't endorse this.  Like so many reasons.

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