Recent content by Nascarnut

Is your computer slow in general or just takes a long time to boot up? Changing which programs are loaded on startup should in no way affect the periodic saving of restore points which is normally set in control panel, system and security settings. On my computer (Windows 8.1) you can choose...

A thought I had would be to add a 12 VDC DPDT relay and wire the beeper N/C. Then power the coil with the same power as the solenoid to raise the drop axles.

Just a fellow science fan. I'm 54, live in the Portland, Or. area, and have worked on industrial boilers and boiler control systems for many years. Enjoy learning new things and passing on things I have learned. I have been on here for years but not as a member so my joining is way overdue. I'm...

Hello Duncan, Here's my best try at it. Ok, first let's figure out the volume which is 3.14 x (18x18) x 36" = 36,625 cubic inches rounded off. 1 gallon of water is 231 cubic inches. 36,625 cubic inches divided by 231 cubic inches per gallon = 158.55 gallons. 1pound of water = 8.345 pounds...