Off to the range today. More work with the HKlone and the Bushy Dissipator.
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After having scoured the ‘For Dummies’ website it appears there is no such thing as ‘Alternative Energy For Dummies’ or similar text. Fortuntaely, theinternet beingwhat it is, there should be a zillion webpages out there with the info Im looking for.
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Had yet another end-of-the-world dream last night. Cant recall all the details except it involved lotsa hungry people and there being a rather bright and menacing looking fire on the horizon. I attribute this to eating things before bed that I know I shouldnt. That and watching ‘Jericho’.
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I have found an issue with the PTR, by the way. The stock has a crack in it. Its not a crack from use, its more like someone laid the gun flat and stepped on it…its a shallow depression on the side of the stock towards the buttpad. I cant recall if it came that way from the shop or not. Nonetheless, a quick trip to Cheaper Than Dirt finds me these for twenty bucks a set. I have three on their way. The cracked stock isnt compromised in terms of function, it doesnt even look damaged…you have to really look at it in the right light. But….it bothers me knowing its there. So, that stock, being still serviceable, will be sanded down to a rough finish and painted winter camo for winter use. Moral: inspect all guns closely before purchase. Im quite certain this damage did not happen on my watch…but since Im not 100% on that I cant very well demand the GunPimp do anything about it. My careless.
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Still havent gotten around to picking up the riflescope I want. The reason for that, so far, has been that the things I have been buying of late (mags, PTR, etc) are things that may be unavailable in the near future. While its possible that fine tactical optics may someday be restricted that seems far less likely right now than the guns and mags being restricted. So I utilize my resources accordingly. However, I havent been snoozing on my CZ550… I did pick up a few more mags for it giving me the total of six mags that I wanted. Need to pick up some 30mm rings, a really good sling and a few smaller, inexpensive items and I’ll be squared away on that.
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Was in the bunker last night putting away some ammo and while Im not completely satisfied on things, I am ‘okay’ on many of them. Good supply of food, ammo, lighting, batteries, firstaid, etc, etc. Still some deficiencies I need to work on, but its getting there.
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I was talking with someone the other day about generators…specifically propane vs. diesel. I said I liked propane for its ease of use and storage as well as for its abiility to run an entire house..heat, light, power, etc. The other person commented that this was true but diesel had one advantage propane did not – portability. That is to say, you cant really go down to your neighbor or buddys house and borrow twenty gallons of propane to put into your 500-gallon tank in the yard. Its not that man-portable without special gear. Diesel, on the other hand, can be carried around with a bucket. While it is possible, i suppose, to empty barbecue bombs into a bulk tank with an adapter its probably more easy to pour a five gallon jerry can of diesel down a funnel.So….something to think about there.
Notes From The Bunker
Alt Energy
http://www.alpharubicon.com/altenergy/altenergy.htm lots of good info that has been proven to work. Everything has been tested by regular people and written by regular people not someone trying to sell something.
I’ve used induction stove tops and I’m impressed. They cook w/o the room temp build up. I think my point is “whole systems” need to be looked at when you choose a fuel. Propane forces you into a certain path, Diesel onto another, yes there’s overlap but w/diesel I can easily see a wholly electric kitchen setup, on demand hotwater for both heating and potable, etc. The same for propane but the kitchen might need higher AC amounts etc etc. Or a blended system having it’s own set of trade offs. Makes you think long term it do.
Home Power
Check out Home Power magazine – http://www.homepower.com/ – for a good all around reference. Lots of useful diagrams, very easy to understand. The previous edition is available for download at no charge.
Re: Home Power
IMO one of the few magazines in which the majority of the ads are just as useful as the editorial content.
scope
Which reticle do you want and why do you prefer it?
Re: scope
I originally wanted the dragunov style but the range estimation assumed a person would be standing in full view, which is unlikely. So, I’ll probably wind up with their MP8 reticle.
what kind of alternative energy information are you looking for?
scope you want
I ahve it sitting in my basement, waiting to get put onto my LTR. It is very dreamy!!!!
try
using google for “green trust” or “journey to forever”, might be good sites for your inquiries. as for diesel, look into “donkey diesel generators” used on oil fields powering remote equipment. good luck. Wildflower 07
Oh, just a sort of one-source reference book that explains things as if to an 8-year-old. I’ve some notions of what Im looking for in terms of a battery-backup UPS-type of thing but am fuzzy on details.
Low speed diesel engines
You might want to look over http://www.utterpower.com – lots of good information about low-speed diesel engines that can power pumps, generators, and other stuff. They can run on diesel, bio-diesel, waste vegetable oil, and who knows what else.
I suspect it would be fairly easy to use the cooling system to heat domestic hot water (with a heat exchanger, of course) or provide some home heating.
Dan