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Old low technology applied to a modern "prepper" need
« on: July 09, 2017, 09:21:34 AM »
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Re: Old low technology applied to a modern "prepper" need
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2017, 01:40:56 PM »
clever engineering...
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Re: Old low technology applied to a modern "prepper" need
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2017, 03:39:33 PM »
Very clever.  Made possible by the energy efficiency of LEDs.

One thing though, in the opening the narrator says "...doesn't require any kind of energy."   That is wrong of course.  Where the energy comes in is that someone must lift the rock (weight).  Granted it's human/muscle energy, but energy none-the-less.    Gravity isn't an energy, btw, but a force that creates energy.


Still a great use of low current LEDs, small generator and high gear ratio gravity motor.  Not unlike old grandfather clocks.

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Re: Old low technology applied to a modern "prepper" need
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2017, 04:00:00 PM »
Quote from: alfsauve on July 09, 2017, 03:39:33 PM
Very clever.  Made possible by the energy efficiency of LEDs.

One thing though, in the opening the narrator says "...doesn't require any kind of energy."   That is wrong of course.  Where the energy comes in is that someone must lift the rock (weight).  Granted it's human/muscle energy, but energy none-the-less.    Gravity isn't an energy, btw, but a force that creates energy.


Still a great use of low current LEDs, small generator and high gear ratio gravity motor.  Not unlike old grandfather clocks.

yeah..I figure lifting the weight or pulling the chain to raise it can be looked at as part of your fitness regime =)
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Re: Old low technology applied to a modern "prepper" need
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2017, 05:10:57 PM »
Old technology if you mean like a grand fathers clock weight power.  However, it's only practcal because of new tech LEDs.
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Re: Old low technology applied to a modern "prepper" need
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Re: Old low technology applied to a modern "prepper" need
« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2017, 05:53:07 PM »
Great for preppers. For people who look at it as black magic, not so great.
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Re: Old low technology applied to a modern "prepper" need
« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2017, 07:15:42 PM »
Quote from: jumbofrank on July 20, 2017, 05:53:07 PM
Great for preppers. For people who look at it as black magic, not so great.

Which is exactly the last thought that went through Professor Fleep's mind as the natives were unceremoniously burning him at the stake.  ;D
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Re: Old low technology applied to a modern "prepper" need
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2017, 06:20:36 AM »
All this modern crap they sell, "Must have for prepper's".
It's all bullshit intended to cash in on the gullible and shallow thinkers.
Preppers don't need anything designed later than 1850 .
The only benefits since then are fixed ammunition and lighter materials.
Radio MIGHT be useful, unless the particular disaster leaves residual radiation, other wise the cell towers and carriers will all be wiped out so communications will be limited to local net which can use telegraph
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Re: Old low technology applied to a modern "prepper" need
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2017, 10:35:33 AM »
One of my side gigs is working for a local green energy company(water turbines)  as a superintendent of construction.   Lets just say 99% of the preppers I have come in contact with have no clue.  They waste 10s of thousands on ideqs that sound goodb,but are a waste of money.   
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Re: Old low technology applied to a modern "prepper" need
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2017, 07:10:42 AM »
Quote from: TAB on July 27, 2017, 10:35:33 AM
One of my side gigs is working for a local green energy company(water turbines)  as a superintendent of construction.   Lets just say 99% of the preppers I have come in contact with have no clue.  They waste 10s of thousands on ideqs that sound goodb,but are a waste of money.

Maybe you should consider writing a book explaining that and offering suggestions. Not trying to be funny. I am serious.
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