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Coquihalla, Hope Princeton, environment Canada.
Concept photo, not actual…
Category: Vegtable soup
Arts Center, corner of Nicola and Voght, Merritt BC
Reflections art in the Nicola Valley…
On now! through June, visit The artisans workshop at the same address and look at some of the upscaled. Purses knitting + condiments honey and numbers other things…
It looks like this event was serious business,; planned compromise of business interests and assets. The only redeeming thing is it seems that it may not have been lethal for many. As victims were being developed as operatives and assets.
Well I guess they have to get to the core of the thing. Excuse my poetry; however one redeeming thing at this point is maybe opening the door for a better view of mainstream journalism.
The term fake news.
We hope it will become a term that is archaic we hope…
Dismissal is an adjective with few cousins. Impeachment an uncle with serious reserve. Privilege a Grandfather in recline, and conviction a tenant with a serious lease.
Well
Proffesors have peers, alagarcs have rivals…P
British Columbia Hydro, Lineman
There was a celebration of John Paul’s life on the weekend.. I just couldn’t bear to go to see him. He had left something for me that I really didn’t want. He was a real great guy. He coached Little League ball. He worked for BC Hydro, that had such a community sense to it. But what I remember from BC Hydro and BC telephone lineman that would climb poles was that they were very much afraid of the people that put posters on telephone poles or hydro poles because one or two Staples would make their grip slip.
So, I took this picture of a power pole outside the post office in Merritt and it reminded me of him. Of course that admonition that he gave me was years and years ago when they only had Spurs and belts to go up the polls with.
I think their standards have changed. They had to have two vehicles and used buckets for the last few years. So that’s why all these Staples probably endured on the power pole outside the post office for so long.
Anyway, it’s a good remembrance of John Paul and anybody else that climbs poles. Also we think of John Lynne, a utility company pole climber and lineman who died up a pole on his belt from a heart attack working alone in the 1960 / 70s. I Went to school with his son.
To both Rip…
The ISS is a marvel also a marvel; the people got along in a common cause.
Look down
Ashlee Shingoose, July 2025
Indigenous announcement song.
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Canadian culture includes public safety as an expectation, we should rely on all jurisdictions to secure it for all Canadians. Rip Mayor Menard “seen here with some Telus executives, in Merritt pre Flood of 21.” We hope that the experience, connection and will he brought is not gone and will not rest until these missing people’s and the protocols that made them vulnerable, are addressed in a way that Canadians can integrate into their culture and that we have a culture of Peace across the country that we can rely on.
KDG
Grey Hair a harbinger of experience.
Check out this video, “david attenborough at 100” https://share.google/BsvPJ0Fk3jORw3qQR
Juice
Converting a small fan into a generator is a classic DIY “energy harvesting” project. While it won’t power your house, it is an excellent way to charge small devices or learn about electromagnetism.
### The Conversion LogicMost small fans use **brushless DC (BLDC) motors**. To turn this into a generator, you are essentially running the motor in reverse: instead of applying electricity to create motion, you apply motion to create electricity.##
1. The Build Plan
### Materials Needed * **A PC Cooling Fan:** Ideally a 12V High-CFP (high speed) fan. * **4 Schottky Diodes:** To build a Bridge Rectifier (to convert the AC output to DC). * **A Capacitor:** (e.g., 1000µF) to smooth the voltage. * **Drive System:** Spoons for a water wheel or PVC pipe for wind blades.### Steps to Convert
1. **Open the Fan:**
Peel back the sticker on the back of the fan to reveal the circuit board.
2. **Identify the Coils:**
Most fans have four coils. You need to bypass the internal controller chip (which only likes electricity flowing *in*) and solder wires directly to the coil windings.
3. **Build the Rectifier:**
Because the fan produces “pulsating AC” when spun, you must run those wires through a diode bridge. Without this, you won’t be able to charge a battery or light an LED consistently.
4. **Attach the Drive:**
Remove the original plastic fan blades if they are too flimsy for your input source and replace them with your water or wind attachment.##
2. Input Methods:
Water vs. Wind### Water Wheel (Hydro)Water is much denser than air, meaning it provides more torque.
* **The Setup:**
Attach plastic spoons or “paddles” to the fan hub. * **Input:** A steady stream from a garden hose or a small creek. * **Pros:** Very consistent power. * **Cons:** Harder on the bearings; requires waterproofing the electronics.###
Wind Turbine (Aero)
* **The Setup:**
Use the existing blades if the wind is high, or create larger, curved blades from a PVC pipe for better “catch.” * **Input:** Sustained winds of at least 15–20 mph. * **Pros:** Easier to set up and safer for the motor longevity. * **Cons:** Wind is intermittent and the fan may need a “tail” to keep it pointed into the wind.##
3. Power Expectations:
Amperage & Voltage
To answer your question directly:
**No, it does not come close to “real” power.**
| Metric | Typical Output | Reality Check || :— | :— | :— || **Voltage** | 1V to 5V | Can reach 12V if spun at extremely high RPM. || **Amperage** | 50mA to 200mA | Very low; (0.05 to 0.2 Amps). || **Total Watts** | 0.5W to 2W | A standard phone charger uses 5W to 20W. |### Is it enough? * **Lighting:** It can easily power a few high-efficiency **LEDs**.
* **Charging:**
It is generally **too weak** to charge a modern smartphone directly. The phone’s charging circuit usually requires a steady 5V at 500mA+; the fan will likely “brown out” under that load. * **Storage:** Your best bet is to use the fan to slowly trickle-charge a small NiMH battery pack over 24 hours, then use that battery to power something else.**Pro-Tip:** If you want more “oomph,” look for a **treadmill motor** or a **permanent magnet DC motor** from an old printer. Those can actually produce enough amperage to be truly useful!
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On this Day: September 9th 2020
Kevin Griffiths
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