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by SteveR
Fri Oct 16, 2015 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any electronics geeks here?
Replies: 59
Views: 12475

Re: Any electronics geeks here?

Here in Texas we have a saying. If you find yourself in a hole, STOP DIGGING!!!! :( Oh, you have some serious business savvy, belittle people who are potential customers, not only me, but anybody who understands electronics that might be looking at this board and see your business. I was being sarc...
by SteveR
Fri Oct 16, 2015 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any electronics geeks here?
Replies: 59
Views: 12475

Re: Any electronics geeks here?

Nate Kiowa Jones wrote:Here in Texas we have a saying. If you find yourself in a hole, STOP DIGGING!!!! :(
Sorry, you are right, what do I know about electronics anyway. I mean you showed me, all the great examples of how I am wrong. Yup, I just better stop. I mean you are so smart and everything.

Steve
by SteveR
Fri Oct 16, 2015 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any electronics geeks here?
Replies: 59
Views: 12475

Re: Any electronics geeks here?

In spite of a certain poster's assertion that he's the only one who knows what he's talking about, I've never seen anything burn up because of to much amperage, but HAVE seen things burnt up from too many volts. I've also seen things NOT WORK when given to LITTLE amperage. A simple example is the f...
by SteveR
Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any electronics geeks here?
Replies: 59
Views: 12475

Re: Any electronics geeks here?

They have an AA battery pack available but no 12v supply. Further investigation showed an Ma range of 600 to 1000. I'll see if I can find a supply in that output range. Hi, I got home and looked around, this should work. Its 500ma, which is slightly under the 600ma, but it is adjustable to 6V and 5...
by SteveR
Thu Oct 15, 2015 7:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don't believe Hughes Net Ads!
Replies: 17
Views: 4022

Re: Don't believe Hughes Net Ads!

:evil: I've never heard anything good about this company. :roll: :roll: Yes, Dear...Of course, you're right Dear.....Except I'm getting speed over what they promised. And, there is no phone company wire involved, and I'm right, so hush... :lol: :lol: [/quote] Hey, you are happy and they are happy, ...
by SteveR
Thu Oct 15, 2015 7:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any electronics geeks here?
Replies: 59
Views: 12475

Re: Any electronics geeks here?

I guess I have to reply, sometimes when being very familiar with something we just assume people understand the basics of what we do so often that it is automatic to us. My point in saying the amperage, or amps for short,(because some people don't know the words are the same, "amps" is sho...
by SteveR
Wed Oct 14, 2015 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don't believe Hughes Net Ads!
Replies: 17
Views: 4022

Re: Don't believe Hughes Net Ads!

:evil: I've never heard anything good about this company. Comcast get a bad rap, but I've had nothing but solid, dependable service from them. When I was having trouble with my internet dropping out, the clerk in the service center advised me to get the five buck a month line insurance, wait a coup...
by SteveR
Wed Oct 14, 2015 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any electronics geeks here?
Replies: 59
Views: 12475

Re: Any electronics geeks here?

flatnose wrote:Amperage. I remember the use of that incorrect terminology got most of us a clip round the ear during physics lessons.
I guess the clip to ear still didn't help, you still are wrong.
Current is measure in Amps or Amperage.

Steve
by SteveR
Wed Oct 14, 2015 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any electronics geeks here?
Replies: 59
Views: 12475

Re: Any electronics geeks here?

I dont feel like sending PM's and emails to all the experts here, so I copied one and will post for all to see and opine. Current is what does the damage, Ohms Law proves it. Think of a pipe, the water is the voltage, and the size of the pipe is the resistance, the pressure of the water is the curr...
by SteveR
Wed Oct 14, 2015 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any electronics geeks here?
Replies: 59
Views: 12475

Re: Any electronics geeks here?

Match the voltage. The amps don't matter. An appliance will only draw as many amps as it needs. An example. Plug in 1x100 watt light bulb into your household circuit, and turn it on. 110v AC x 0.9 Amps = 100WATTS. Now ask yourself, what limits the bulb to only draw 0.9amps? There is nothing in the ...
by SteveR
Wed Oct 14, 2015 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don't believe Hughes Net Ads!
Replies: 17
Views: 4022

Re: Don't believe Hughes Net Ads!

:evil: I've never heard anything good about this company. Comcast get a bad rap, but I've had nothing but solid, dependable service from them. When I was having trouble with my internet dropping out, the clerk in the service center advised me to get the five buck a month line insurance, wait a coup...
by SteveR
Wed Oct 14, 2015 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any electronics geeks here?
Replies: 59
Views: 12475

Re: Any electronics geeks here?

Steve, please stop it. You are mistaken. A car battery can have 500 amps yet you can connect your CB radio to it which draws 2 amps at most. As long as the PS outputs more amps than needed, you are good to go. All electronics are indeed self current regulating. To much voltage will do damage. Not t...
by SteveR
Wed Oct 14, 2015 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any electronics geeks here?
Replies: 59
Views: 12475

Re: Any electronics geeks here?

I dont feel like sending PM's and emails to all the experts here, so I copied one and will post for all to see and opine. Current is what does the damage, Ohms Law proves it. Think of a pipe, the water is the voltage, and the size of the pipe is the resistance, the pressure of the water is the curre...
by SteveR
Wed Oct 14, 2015 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any electronics geeks here?
Replies: 59
Views: 12475

Re: Any electronics geeks here?

Sorry I was trying to help out somebody with a question, since you all know electronics, I will just go away, but at least I tried to help the guy who asked a question.
This board is seriously going down hill, when insulting people trying to help answer a question, maybe time to go.

Steve
by SteveR
Wed Oct 14, 2015 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any electronics geeks here?
Replies: 59
Views: 12475

Re: Any electronics geeks here?

...Yes, the amperage is very important, the voltage will not burn it up, its the amperage that burn things up. If you go over amperage, you will burn what ever you are using up. Steve, Please don't take this personally, but I actually do have a degree in this stuff, and you are precisely wrong. Jac...
by SteveR
Wed Oct 14, 2015 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any electronics geeks here?
Replies: 59
Views: 12475

Re: Any electronics geeks here?

Or just get the DC inverter for your car and plug in the device, much esier than getting the wrong power supply and burning up your device.

Steve
by SteveR
Wed Oct 14, 2015 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any electronics geeks here?
Replies: 59
Views: 12475

Re: Any electronics geeks here?

The difference I was concerned about is the MA. The existing power supply is 120v input, with 6v 600mA ouput. This is the device I want to be able to use in a vehicle, http://www.braceshop.com/breg-polar-care-kodiak-cold-therapy-unit.htm?gdftrk=gdfV28018_a_7c2568_a_7c10961_a_7c29149&gclid=CKrc5...
by SteveR
Tue Oct 13, 2015 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any electronics geeks here?
Replies: 59
Views: 12475

Re: Any electronics geeks here?

...Yes, the amperage is very important, the voltage will not burn it up, its the amperage that burn things up. If you go over amperage, you will burn what ever you are using up. Steve, Please don't take this personally, but I actually do have a degree in this stuff, and you are precisely wrong. Jac...
by SteveR
Tue Oct 13, 2015 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any electronics geeks here?
Replies: 59
Views: 12475

Re: Any electronics geeks here?

...Yes, the amperage is very important, the voltage will not burn it up, its the amperage that burn things up. If you go over amperage, you will burn what ever you are using up. Steve, Please don't take this personally, but I actually do have a degree in this stuff, and you are precisely wrong. Jac...
by SteveR
Tue Oct 13, 2015 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any electronics geeks here?
Replies: 59
Views: 12475

Re: Any electronics geeks here?

I have a medical widget that uses a power adapter from 120v ac and drops it to 9v dc 600ma. If I find a 12v power source (car charger), does the milli-amp matter if it matches? I dont want to cook it with incorrect power supply. Yes, the amperage is very important, the voltage will not burn it up, ...
by SteveR
Sat Oct 03, 2015 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From the Cody Museum
Replies: 17
Views: 2815

Re: From the Cody Museum

He also has a a Abram Gibson "Elephant" 22 3 shot revolver, I almost s... when he showed it to me, it was the first one I had ever seen, after looking 20+ years for one, never seen another since either. You have cool friends :D :D Steve This one is VERY wealthy, I visited his vault. Maybe...
by SteveR
Fri Oct 02, 2015 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From the Cody Museum
Replies: 17
Views: 2815

Re: From the Cody Museum

David wrote:He also has a a Abram Gibson "Elephant" 22 3 shot revolver, I almost s... when he showed it to me, it was the first one I had ever seen, after looking 20+ years for one, never seen another since either.
You have cool friends :D :D

Steve
by SteveR
Tue Sep 29, 2015 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My new used Dillon
Replies: 9
Views: 1509

Re: My new used Dillon

I bought a used Dillon 450 a few weeks back and set it up yesterday. My 45ACP cartridge conversion was used also. It loads much faster than my old trusty Lyman turret that's for sure. But I can't bell the mouth of the case with the powder funnel that came with the 45ACP kit. I have a new kit for .3...
by SteveR
Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dillon RL450 UPDATE
Replies: 14
Views: 2692

Re: Dillon RL450

Thanks guys. I don't mind changing dies. It will probably get used for 45acp and .357 mostly so not a lot of die changing. What is nice with the 550 style toolheads, are the convenience of having it all set up and ready to go. The powder, and dies are set up just as you left them. I hate adjusting ...
by SteveR
Tue Sep 15, 2015 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dillon RL450 UPDATE
Replies: 14
Views: 2692

Re: Dillon RL450

Guys I've had the owner of a local reloading shop looking for a used Dillon 550 for me. He called today and has a RL450 that Dillon upgraded. He sent photo's and the press looks really nice. It has a new powder measure and has the primer feed and not sure what else. He said its mine if I want for $...
by SteveR
Tue Sep 15, 2015 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Questions on Butchering Techniques of Whitetail Deer
Replies: 26
Views: 3923

Re: Questions on Butchering Techniques of Whitetail Deer

I don't let any of the deer hang for any amount of time, same day as killing, it gets cut up and frozen. I package the roasts and back straps & fillets with my vacuum packing machine later on when I have more time. I found after freezing in plastic ziplock bags, then vacuum packing is so much ea...
by SteveR
Tue Sep 15, 2015 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Questions on Butchering Techniques of Whitetail Deer
Replies: 26
Views: 3923

Re: Questions on Butchering Techniques of Whitetail Deer

We field-dress it and 'hang it' for 4-5 days if the weather is cool enough. If borderline, we put a cold (well-water) garden hose on it a couple times a day and keep it in the shade. If hot, put a few bags of ice in an old unplugged chest freezer and go ahead and skin/quarter it and put wrapped qua...
by SteveR
Tue Sep 15, 2015 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dillon RL450 UPDATE
Replies: 14
Views: 2692

Re: Dillon RL450

If it's the 450, then you can't change out toolheads, like with the newer ones. If it's been upgraded like a 550, then that would be a good deal, because it is essentially a 550 and not a 450. The 450 has a cast frame that each of the reloading dies screws into, it's a good press, but if is not upgr...
by SteveR
Sun Sep 13, 2015 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1943 - $1200, No Paper. Deal or no Deal?
Replies: 16
Views: 3389

Re: 1943 - $1200, No Paper. Deal or no Deal?

I can't talk about price, but there are very, very few WWII Garands out there that have no been rebuilt at some time. Original WWII Garands bring really high dollars. I am OK with a US Arsenal rebuild as most were rebuilt after the war. My is a 1957 Red River Arsenal rebuilt that is about new since...
by SteveR
Sun Sep 13, 2015 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Questions on Butchering Techniques of Whitetail Deer
Replies: 26
Views: 3923

Re: Questions on Butchering Techniques of Whitetail Deer

I generally hang the deer in my tree thing at the house , pull the hide off and then gut it . I rinse out the body cavity and cut out the fish , then the backstraps . After that I cut everything else off the bone while the deer's hanging and put it in freezer bags and in the freezer until the seaso...
by SteveR
Sat Sep 12, 2015 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Questions on Butchering Techniques of Whitetail Deer
Replies: 26
Views: 3923

Re: Questions on Butchering Techniques of Whitetail Deer

Sounds like we all like to bone out and save the best parts and grind the rest.

Steve
by SteveR
Sat Sep 12, 2015 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Questions on Butchering Techniques of Whitetail Deer
Replies: 26
Views: 3923

Questions on Butchering Techniques of Whitetail Deer

I basically bone out the entire deer. I use a sheet of plywood, held up by 2 sawhorses in my basement, covered with cardboard boxes I saved. I found a cheap PVC saw works great to break down the deer into quarters and cutting down the legs. Then I bone out the rest, I don't like chops or other cuts ...
by SteveR
Sat Sep 12, 2015 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One-group sighting-in.
Replies: 12
Views: 2249

Re: One-group sighting-in.

If its a bolt action, take bolt out, put in gun rest or gun vice, or some other way to keep it immobile. Look down the barrel, move the rifle till while looking down the bore you can see your target, 25 yards. Then adjust scope reticle to line up on target. Then shoot to fine tune.

Steve
by SteveR
Sat Sep 12, 2015 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody hear from 86er lately?
Replies: 18
Views: 3905

Re: Anybody hear from 86er lately?

Maybe the Mods can close this. I don't want to bring up any hurt to any member here, I think those involved will understand what I am saying.
Prayers to you Joe & family, and may you be able to make things right.

Steve
by SteveR
Thu Sep 10, 2015 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody hear from 86er lately?
Replies: 18
Views: 3905

Re: Anybody hear from 86er lately?

Steve, It is not my place to say whether another person's troubles are "all" worked out, but in this case I can report that good progress has been made. IMHO, sometimes life seems like a series of problems and then you die. Fortunately, it is possible to mix in enough good times to forget...
by SteveR
Thu Sep 10, 2015 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody hear from 86er lately?
Replies: 18
Views: 3905

Re: Anybody hear from 86er lately?

Did all the troubles get worked out? I never heard what they were.

Steve
by SteveR
Wed Sep 09, 2015 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody hear from 86er lately?
Replies: 18
Views: 3905

Anybody hear from 86er lately?

He was going through some troubles last I heard from him, anybody know how he is doing?

Steve
by SteveR
Fri Aug 28, 2015 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When Asking For Prayers
Replies: 8
Views: 1416

Re: When Asking For Prayers

I feel we "non" posters are the majority.

I just wish to say to all of the people who request prayers, please remember I and many others here are also praying, and to not lose hope if you do not get a bunch of replies.

Steve
by SteveR
Fri Aug 28, 2015 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When Asking For Prayers
Replies: 8
Views: 1416

When Asking For Prayers

I always give prayers willingly to all that post, but I don't always reply to the post. Sometimes I just look at the forum and don;t really have time to sit down and post, so when I see a prayer request I do give prayers. I should post. How does everyone feel about posting? Do you want to see a repl...
by SteveR
Fri Aug 28, 2015 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?
Replies: 33
Views: 5531

Re: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?

It's pretty much standard procedure to have someone bring it to you at the house to set it up. They did that with both of my machines, even though for the third one I pretty much knew what was going on with them by then. Thank you. I like to have some idea of what is happening, so thank you again f...
by SteveR
Fri Aug 28, 2015 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?
Replies: 33
Views: 5531

Re: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?

samb wrote:My neighbor says try several masks and several machines before you buy. Make sure you find the set up that works for you.
I think they do that when they bring the machine, thanks for the info, it really helps hearing what people recommend.

Steve
by SteveR
Fri Aug 28, 2015 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?
Replies: 33
Views: 5531

Re: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?

Thanks all for the replies. I am waiting for my appointment to be fitted. Seems like a lot goes into it all. After the sleep study with a CPAP, they then go to a medical supplier, who then come to my home and sets up the CPAP. All this will be like a month, seems is a pretty complicated process. Bu...
by SteveR
Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back in the US of A
Replies: 17
Views: 2759

Re: Back in the US of A

Good to hear you and the Mrs had a safe trip!! Hope you have a great stay and Mrs has a full recovery!!


Steve
by SteveR
Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?
Replies: 33
Views: 5531

Re: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?

Thanks all for the replies. I am waiting for my appointment to be fitted. Seems like a lot goes into it all. After the sleep study with a CPAP, they then go to a medical supplier, who then come to my home and sets up the CPAP. All this will be like a month, seems is a pretty complicated process. But...
by SteveR
Mon Aug 24, 2015 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?
Replies: 33
Views: 5531

Re: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?

I've used a CPAP for the last 6 years. During my test I didn't stop breathing, my breathing slowed down so much that my oxygen level dropped to around 90. It took me a week to get used to the mask. I run the hose under my pillow and it comes out above my head so I can sleep on either side or on my ...
by SteveR
Mon Aug 24, 2015 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?
Replies: 33
Views: 5531

Re: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?

I've been on a CPAP for about 15 years. I can't hardly sleep without it. I used the same machine until last year when my DOT physical required that I have a printout showing usage. A friend of mine was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and his wife didn't think she could sleep while he used the machine so...
by SteveR
Mon Aug 24, 2015 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?
Replies: 33
Views: 5531

Re: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?

While I believe there are those that are served by these "studies"... the fact that they're crusaded for by those that make the machines, or conduct the tests... make me VERY leery of their "diagnoses". It's much like "insurance"... sell me a policy on the basis that I...
by SteveR
Mon Aug 24, 2015 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?
Replies: 33
Views: 5531

Re: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?

I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea a few months back. My Doc suggested a CPAP machine. I researched the topic and saw that many people use an apnea mouth guard instead of a CPAP machine. My dentist was familiar with the mouth guard and made one for me. I love it. I feel so much better and slee...
by SteveR
Mon Aug 24, 2015 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?
Replies: 33
Views: 5531

Re: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?

I averaged 51 events per hour during my study, with the longest one being 40 some seconds. I don't recall what my oxygen level dropped to but it wasn't a good number. This used to scare my wife to death. Sometimes she would lay in bed staring at me...waiting for me to finally draw a breath. Neither...