Recent content by gary808

Yes. My point is in debunking pseudo-science. Just wanted to double-check with the experts. Pressurization isn't a factor. If it's 150 kelvin, then it is likely a solid, or else it's not 150 kelvin but a super-heated plasma instead.

I was reading up on a theoretical engine employing the following, “Mercury plasma pressurized at 250k atmospheres, at a temperature of 150 degrees kelvin (-123° C), and swirled within its accelerator to 50k RPM.” Does pressurizing mercury so much somehow allow a plasma to form at such sub-zero...

Okay. This is a big help! Changes my thought on how they come together. I previously thought lines 3135 & 3161 looped onto line 3132. Clearly, not correct. Now if only I could figure out where 3135 & 3161 actually attach to. 3135 does pass under the spindle (3130). Is it possible that 3161...

Yeah. Mostly I'm scratching my head trying to figure out how the ropes load the spring so that the weight of the monitor zeros out. The manufacturer (out of good legal sense) have left that information out. I think the key to understanding, is going to be how the LONGER rope goes over the wheel...

Agreed about lowering the tension. I'm certain that is at least part of the factor when it comes time to reload. I'm just stuck trying to wrap my head around how these ropes interact. The lower rope that broke in two parts, feeds through the center lowest spindle. Then each end of the loops...

I'm attempting to repair my Ergotron Workfit station. After taking apart, I discovered the problem. A single nylon rope split, releasing the spring's tension. Because it is past the warranty, the manufacturer is recommending I toss the whole assembly and buy a new $650 one. Doesn't seem the...

Always another mystery to resolve or provoking thoughts to tease.