Aluminum radiator
Electromagnetic Shielding
2017.06.01 03:57 rrab Electromagnetic Shielding
Share shielding projects, including material choices and information useful for reproduction. Discuss how to use available and cost-effective reflective and absorbent materials to protect against outside interference, ultrasonic/RF/microwave harassment, and other capabilities enabled by the electromagnetic spectrum.
2011.07.13 07:45 Miklos50 /r/Miata
A subreddit for all those who have owned, driven, raced, admired, or had anything ever to do with a Mazda MX-5.
2012.08.02 08:44 NoRedStone Jeep Cherokee XJ
If it's an XJ or MJ it's welcome here!
2024.05.18 23:06 chewedgummiebears Can't get water pump to stop leaking, 2012 Chevy Silverado 5.3L
I'm at my wits end. I had a radiator leak so while the system was drained, I figured I would replace the water pump (170k miles) too. I replaced both without issues and the next day, the water pump is leaking between the pump and engine on the passenger side. I retorque the bolts, no luck. I lose about a gallon a week. So a few weeks later, I buy new Felpro gaskets, pull the pump off, reclean the surfaces with a gasket scraper, then brake cleaner, let it dry, light coat of silicone on the gaskets, and put them back on. I leave it empty for 24 hours to let the silicone set, then fill it with coolant.
The replacement water pump was a mid priced one off of amazon, and there was some machining ridges on the gasket surfaces so I sanded these down a few thousandths but didn't remove any material from the other surfaces. I put everything back on, same.exact.issue!
So I assume it is the machine defects so I order an AC Delco water pump. I get it, repeat all of the cleaning steps, apply thin layers of silicone, ad coolant 24 hours after the install, same issue after a week.
The original water pump didn't have issues, I just figured it would be a good time to replace it. The only issue was the factory gaskets were dry. By gaskets, these used solid pieces of metal with lines of silicone on the inside openings, not much room for conforming or crush.
Outside of a defect on the engine aluminum engine block, I'm at a loss of what is going on or what the issue might be. I've had the water pump off 3 times now and probably went through 10 gallons of antifreeze.
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The replacement water pump was a mid priced one off of amazon, and there was some machining ridges on the gasket surfaces so I sanded these down a few thousandths but didn't remove any material from the other surfaces. I put everything back on, same.exact.issue!
So I assume it is the machine defects so I order an AC Delco water pump. I get it, repeat all of the cleaning steps, apply thin layers of silicone, ad coolant 24 hours after the install, same issue after a week.
The original water pump didn't have issues, I just figured it would be a good time to replace it. The only issue was the factory gaskets were dry. By gaskets, these used solid pieces of metal with lines of silicone on the inside openings, not much room for conforming or crush.
Outside of a defect on the engine aluminum engine block, I'm at a loss of what is going on or what the issue might be. I've had the water pump off 3 times now and probably went through 10 gallons of antifreeze.
2024.05.18 22:01 EducationalQuiet2140 Have a Seat
Content Warning: Blood and personal injury related content
(For the Reader: having grown up with Mr. Turner, I know his parents very well and this is a story that can be confirmed 100%. Medical records, receipts from the little league that year, scars...If you knew Mr. Turner you would know how deeply this incident effected him and still does to this day. He rarely shares this story with any one and this is the first time he has ever told it from this perspective. Somewhat like regression therapy. It was hard to hear my good friend tell this story. You would never know the difficult things he has encountered in his life because of his good nature and high spirited, out going personality.)
1996
Baseball.
Americas pastime.
I wipe the sweat from my brow as the sun stares down. The bill of my ballcap is rendered useless as the sun is just above eye level. I'm only playing catch with my buddy Dan, but it's a fun challenge. Were playing along the first base line just off the field.
It is the end of the season and me and my team are having a Banquet to celebrate our run in the final tournament. We dominated all summer. We were second in the league only but only because we missed one of the first couple games.
Chicken pox.
I'm only 8 but I'm good at the game. I was constantly overhearing the other adults making comments back and forth "He's a natural!", "'Raw talent' in that one" some would say.
My dad taught me everything I know. He was a coach himself and had played since he was a boy. He even took me to see a few Mariners games at the the 'King Dome'. Edgar Martinez, Alex Rodriguez, Randy Johnson, Jay Buhner...Ken Griffey Jr! They were living legends. Baseball was my thing.
Dan tossed the ball to me and I held my glove just below eye sight. I adjusted my body a little and 'THWAP' the ball struck the palm of my mitt. "Good Throw Dan. Excellent aim!" I say scooping the ball up with my free hand. I warn "Comin' in HOT!" as I wrenched my arm back and unloaded a fastball in his direction.
'THWAAP!'
"Good catch!"
I was having a blast. I couldn't wait to eat! The adults were setting up the food tables.
"Pop Fly!" Screamed Dan as he launched the ball into the sun.
The food smelt so good. I hadn't eaten at all that day just so I could have room for everything. Mac n Cheese, mashed potatoes', BBQ chicken, burgers, dogs. My mouth watered in anticipation. I was planning on eating like a king this evening.
I was so lost in the smell that I hadn't heard the warning cries from a couple adults. I was trying to stay ahead of that ball. I couldn't really see it but I knew its flight path. It would come into view and I'll be right under it.
Just as the ball finally came into view I could see I was right under it. I reached my hand up in time for the ball to fall right into the leather.
Before I could relish in my victory emulating catch, I'm jarred with such stopping force my head hurts. I'm beyond confused as my vision is not working correctly. Everything is dizzying and hard to make out or focus. The pain in my head was getting mor intense and more precise. My hearing was impaired to a degree. It sounded like I was under and I could hear screaming but it was muffled.
I tried to speak but I was incapable. I realized at that moment that the pain was radiating from my mouth. I let out a deep groan in panic and pain. My eyes were swelling up with tears but my vision came to and I'm tangled in the aluminum side line bleachers.
The cold metal shocked the rest of my body's senses back into order and I fall back to the ground as my dad fly's from out of no where to console me. The pain was so intense at this point and I felt like I was drooling a lot. As painful as this was it was also extremely embarrassing. I couldn't control my bodily functions properly. Trying to walk would have been impossible had my mom not made it to me. Some how she levitated me away from the impact site.
I passed one of my teammates and saw the look of horror in his face as he pointed at me and said "I've never seen that much blood in my life!"
My eyes widened as I look down at my hands cupped under my mouth to see the thickest red syrup like liquid I've seen this close. Bright red flooded my hand like an overflowing tube. My mouth was like a leaky sink dripping into a bucket. The sun light pierced it causing it to shimmer vibrantly. Mesmerizing!
Unfortunately I didn't get to eat like a king that evening and wouldn't even eat normal for the next few weeks and months with all the surgeries.
(Final Notes: Thank you for reading. -Dev)
submitted by EducationalQuiet2140 to curiousmemory [link] [comments]
(For the Reader: having grown up with Mr. Turner, I know his parents very well and this is a story that can be confirmed 100%. Medical records, receipts from the little league that year, scars...If you knew Mr. Turner you would know how deeply this incident effected him and still does to this day. He rarely shares this story with any one and this is the first time he has ever told it from this perspective. Somewhat like regression therapy. It was hard to hear my good friend tell this story. You would never know the difficult things he has encountered in his life because of his good nature and high spirited, out going personality.)
1996
Baseball.
Americas pastime.
I wipe the sweat from my brow as the sun stares down. The bill of my ballcap is rendered useless as the sun is just above eye level. I'm only playing catch with my buddy Dan, but it's a fun challenge. Were playing along the first base line just off the field.
It is the end of the season and me and my team are having a Banquet to celebrate our run in the final tournament. We dominated all summer. We were second in the league only but only because we missed one of the first couple games.
Chicken pox.
I'm only 8 but I'm good at the game. I was constantly overhearing the other adults making comments back and forth "He's a natural!", "'Raw talent' in that one" some would say.
My dad taught me everything I know. He was a coach himself and had played since he was a boy. He even took me to see a few Mariners games at the the 'King Dome'. Edgar Martinez, Alex Rodriguez, Randy Johnson, Jay Buhner...Ken Griffey Jr! They were living legends. Baseball was my thing.
Dan tossed the ball to me and I held my glove just below eye sight. I adjusted my body a little and 'THWAP' the ball struck the palm of my mitt. "Good Throw Dan. Excellent aim!" I say scooping the ball up with my free hand. I warn "Comin' in HOT!" as I wrenched my arm back and unloaded a fastball in his direction.
'THWAAP!'
"Good catch!"
I was having a blast. I couldn't wait to eat! The adults were setting up the food tables.
"Pop Fly!" Screamed Dan as he launched the ball into the sun.
The food smelt so good. I hadn't eaten at all that day just so I could have room for everything. Mac n Cheese, mashed potatoes', BBQ chicken, burgers, dogs. My mouth watered in anticipation. I was planning on eating like a king this evening.
I was so lost in the smell that I hadn't heard the warning cries from a couple adults. I was trying to stay ahead of that ball. I couldn't really see it but I knew its flight path. It would come into view and I'll be right under it.
Just as the ball finally came into view I could see I was right under it. I reached my hand up in time for the ball to fall right into the leather.
Before I could relish in my victory emulating catch, I'm jarred with such stopping force my head hurts. I'm beyond confused as my vision is not working correctly. Everything is dizzying and hard to make out or focus. The pain in my head was getting mor intense and more precise. My hearing was impaired to a degree. It sounded like I was under and I could hear screaming but it was muffled.
I tried to speak but I was incapable. I realized at that moment that the pain was radiating from my mouth. I let out a deep groan in panic and pain. My eyes were swelling up with tears but my vision came to and I'm tangled in the aluminum side line bleachers.
The cold metal shocked the rest of my body's senses back into order and I fall back to the ground as my dad fly's from out of no where to console me. The pain was so intense at this point and I felt like I was drooling a lot. As painful as this was it was also extremely embarrassing. I couldn't control my bodily functions properly. Trying to walk would have been impossible had my mom not made it to me. Some how she levitated me away from the impact site.
I passed one of my teammates and saw the look of horror in his face as he pointed at me and said "I've never seen that much blood in my life!"
My eyes widened as I look down at my hands cupped under my mouth to see the thickest red syrup like liquid I've seen this close. Bright red flooded my hand like an overflowing tube. My mouth was like a leaky sink dripping into a bucket. The sun light pierced it causing it to shimmer vibrantly. Mesmerizing!
Unfortunately I didn't get to eat like a king that evening and wouldn't even eat normal for the next few weeks and months with all the surgeries.
(Final Notes: Thank you for reading. -Dev)
2024.05.18 16:39 Similar_Fisherman440 Looking to sell ‘63
My husband & I are opening a brewery and don’t have time for this project (and frankly could use the cash). We haven’t much luck on marketplace, so I’m at a loss here. Any suggestions for selling this car? It’s freaking adorable and really deserves to be finished.
https://www.facebook.com/share/5SSnKdxjt8Lcwmcs/?mibextid=79PoIi
63 nova, 5.3 LS w/ holley terminator max EFI 90% restored
Was a low mileage barn find. Originally a 6cyl with 4 lug drum brakes. Still have all chrome and is in 9/10 condition.
Pros:
Rear end: New narrowed 9" new gears, axles, bearings. Spare 3rd w/ open 3.73 gears (currently 4.11 with locker) new monoleafs, caltrac bar, shocks, 100% new brake system & lines. Adjustable sway bar
BODY underbody has been stripped and recoated with por15. 100% cancer free and treated. Subframe is untouched. All modifications are bolt on. No cuts/welds/butchering.
Front end - all 100% new Cpp stage 2 track kit. New Disc brakes, calipers, hoses, spindles, bearing, ball joints, billet upper and lower control arms with needle bearings, springs, shocks, sway bar.
New windshield Full led bulb interior and dash conversion 100% New INTERIOR and SEAL KITS. Aluminum radiator, new bfgs,new rims w/2 spares🚗💨
CONS Some assembly required
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https://www.facebook.com/share/5SSnKdxjt8Lcwmcs/?mibextid=79PoIi
63 nova, 5.3 LS w/ holley terminator max EFI 90% restored
Was a low mileage barn find. Originally a 6cyl with 4 lug drum brakes. Still have all chrome and is in 9/10 condition.
Pros:
Rear end: New narrowed 9" new gears, axles, bearings. Spare 3rd w/ open 3.73 gears (currently 4.11 with locker) new monoleafs, caltrac bar, shocks, 100% new brake system & lines. Adjustable sway bar
BODY underbody has been stripped and recoated with por15. 100% cancer free and treated. Subframe is untouched. All modifications are bolt on. No cuts/welds/butchering.
Front end - all 100% new Cpp stage 2 track kit. New Disc brakes, calipers, hoses, spindles, bearing, ball joints, billet upper and lower control arms with needle bearings, springs, shocks, sway bar.
New windshield Full led bulb interior and dash conversion 100% New INTERIOR and SEAL KITS. Aluminum radiator, new bfgs,new rims w/2 spares🚗💨
CONS Some assembly required
2024.05.18 14:08 Particular-Garden929 Space exposure? in the center of tha planetoid?
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2024.05.17 22:46 danceswithtree N54 P0128 after thermostat and CSF radiator
So I started getting a P0128 (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature) after changing out a leaking thermostat and radiator. I've had two broken plastic end caps so I went for the CSF all aluminum one. One review did mention that they had a thermostat "stuck open" error that went away. Mine won't go away even after clearing codes.
I tried reading the engine coolant temp using the Torque app and it seems to come up in a reasonable time. When the temp reaches ~170 deg, the oil temp gauge starts to move up. The oil temp gauge starts going up at about the same time/distance driven as before.
On a somewhat related note, I’ve been having intermittent BSD communication problems that seem to be coming from the water pump. I’ll come back to why this matters.
I have always thought that the cluster gauge was for oil temperature and not coolant temperature. My phone app, Torque, doesn’t have a PID for oil temp but the coolant temp seems to track with the oil temp in the cluster.
So couple of questions:
What measures the oil temperature in the N54? The temp sensor in the head just next to the oil filter housing seems to be a coolant temp sensor. The FCP site for the sensor (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-coolant-oil-temperature-sensor-13621433076) says that it is used for both coolant and oil temp. But I can’t find where the other one is located.
Is there a separate oil temperature sensor on the N54? If so, where is this sensor located? Youtube search for N54 oil temp sensor has no relevant hits making me question if one actually exists. Some people have said that the oil level sensor also doubles as a temp sensor. This plausible because the sensor doesn’t read until the temperature rises to some value. But as I mentioned, I’be been having BSD bus issues and the oil temperature works fine even when the BSD bus is down making me think what's displayed on the dash isn't from the oil level sensor.
I have to register my car soon so I need a smog test-- it won’t pass with the SES light on. The thermostat was just replaced with a Mahle unit. I have a new water pump but haven’t replaced it yet because the BSD problems (oil level not working and water pump running continuously) have gone away for now. I don’t want to throw parts at the car.
Any ideas on how to narrow this down?
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I tried reading the engine coolant temp using the Torque app and it seems to come up in a reasonable time. When the temp reaches ~170 deg, the oil temp gauge starts to move up. The oil temp gauge starts going up at about the same time/distance driven as before.
On a somewhat related note, I’ve been having intermittent BSD communication problems that seem to be coming from the water pump. I’ll come back to why this matters.
I have always thought that the cluster gauge was for oil temperature and not coolant temperature. My phone app, Torque, doesn’t have a PID for oil temp but the coolant temp seems to track with the oil temp in the cluster.
So couple of questions:
What measures the oil temperature in the N54? The temp sensor in the head just next to the oil filter housing seems to be a coolant temp sensor. The FCP site for the sensor (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-coolant-oil-temperature-sensor-13621433076) says that it is used for both coolant and oil temp. But I can’t find where the other one is located.
Is there a separate oil temperature sensor on the N54? If so, where is this sensor located? Youtube search for N54 oil temp sensor has no relevant hits making me question if one actually exists. Some people have said that the oil level sensor also doubles as a temp sensor. This plausible because the sensor doesn’t read until the temperature rises to some value. But as I mentioned, I’be been having BSD bus issues and the oil temperature works fine even when the BSD bus is down making me think what's displayed on the dash isn't from the oil level sensor.
I have to register my car soon so I need a smog test-- it won’t pass with the SES light on. The thermostat was just replaced with a Mahle unit. I have a new water pump but haven’t replaced it yet because the BSD problems (oil level not working and water pump running continuously) have gone away for now. I don’t want to throw parts at the car.
Any ideas on how to narrow this down?
2024.05.17 18:01 bluedragon89206 79 trans am 350sbc
Just bought this car and it came with a Chevy 350 that has some work done to it, aluminum heads, cammed, msd ignition, nice carburetor. Anyways I was driving it home and it was 86 degrees out, when I was driving above 50 the temp would slowly start to rise, got it to 225 before I pulled over, what's weird is when its idling it cools back down and stays at 190, usually it's the other way around if I'm correct lol, anyways I was thinking it's either the timing, or the radiator is too small. The radiator does look like it's a factory 2 row, but id appreciate some input and ideas of what I could check
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2024.05.17 16:54 LadyOfTheWild Foods that remove heavy metals
For a while I've been noticing that besides the ingredients of the Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie, Medical Medium also mentions other foods removing heavy metals.
I thought it would be interesting to put together a list.
https://www.medicalmedium.com/blog/sweet-potatoes
"Sweet potatoes contain compounds called phytochelatins that can bind to heavy metals such as lead, mercury, copper, & cadmium and safely remove them through the body."
https://www.medicalmedium.com/blog/apples
"Apple pectin has also been shown to bind with radioactive residues and toxic heavy metals such as lead and mercury and safely remove them from the body."
https://www.medicalmedium.com/blog/sage-fungus-fighter
"Also, sage helps remove toxic heavy metals from the intestinal tract."
https://www.medicalmedium.com/blog/radishes-healing-food
"Radish greens help remove pathogens, radiation, pesticides and DDT, toxic heavy metals, and other toxins from the body."
https://www.medicalmedium.com/blog/onions
"Onions ... contain valuable sulfur compounds that are known to significantly strengthen the immune system, brain, and nervous system. These sulfur compounds also act as a heavy metal detoxifier and can help to safely remove mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and lead from the body."
https://www.medicalmedium.com/blog/thyroid-healing-broth
"Parsley removes high levels of copper and aluminum, which feed Epstein-Barr virus and in turn cause skin problems."
Feel free to add to the list if you know of any others
submitted by LadyOfTheWild to medicalmedium [link] [comments]
I thought it would be interesting to put together a list.
https://www.medicalmedium.com/blog/sweet-potatoes
"Sweet potatoes contain compounds called phytochelatins that can bind to heavy metals such as lead, mercury, copper, & cadmium and safely remove them through the body."
https://www.medicalmedium.com/blog/apples
"Apple pectin has also been shown to bind with radioactive residues and toxic heavy metals such as lead and mercury and safely remove them from the body."
https://www.medicalmedium.com/blog/sage-fungus-fighter
"Also, sage helps remove toxic heavy metals from the intestinal tract."
https://www.medicalmedium.com/blog/radishes-healing-food
"Radish greens help remove pathogens, radiation, pesticides and DDT, toxic heavy metals, and other toxins from the body."
https://www.medicalmedium.com/blog/onions
"Onions ... contain valuable sulfur compounds that are known to significantly strengthen the immune system, brain, and nervous system. These sulfur compounds also act as a heavy metal detoxifier and can help to safely remove mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and lead from the body."
https://www.medicalmedium.com/blog/thyroid-healing-broth
"Parsley removes high levels of copper and aluminum, which feed Epstein-Barr virus and in turn cause skin problems."
Feel free to add to the list if you know of any others
2024.05.17 16:25 eudisld15 [USA-PA][H] Watercooling 'tower', EKWB Velocity 2 DDC AM5 Block, Alphacool Core 7900xtx nitro x waterblock [W] Paypal
The Tower
6x BeQuiet! Silent Wings 4 PWM - 6x 23.90 retail ($143.40)
1x EKWB DDC 4.2 Pump + Alphacool heat sink - $80 + $18 retail ($98)
A bykski 360mm Reservoir - $90
2x sets of aluminum radiator legs - $18.25
a fan pwm hub - $10
6 x EKWB 13/10 black Quantum fittings - $45
a few angled fittings (I think 3x ek, 1 generic) - let's price it at like $40
an EK drain valve - $25
2x Koolance QD3 (13/10 soft tube) quick disconnects - $60
Uses Corsair sleeved 13/10 ZMT equivalent tubing.
I designed some mounting hardware and 3d printed it using ABS-Like Resin. It's very durable and holds everything together very well. I can include a few more, but will take a day or two to print and cure. Due not the design was primarily made to hold the reservoir onto the Radiators and keep everything tight. They are mounted using m4 screws. It's actually difficult to get them together but with a flexible screw driver bit I get them together. I chose the size and clearance to make sure things remained rigid, give the fans enough space to pull air from the center and out the sides of the radiator. This tower is pretty compact and space saving with a pump and reservoir included. It has massive cooling capacity and pretty quiet with the DDC pump is ran at the right speeds. I set it to about 15-18% pwm signal. It gets about 1.2 L/min with the gpu block and cpu block included which is more than enough to cool a 7900xtx at 450(ish)w and a 7800x3D with pbo on. Water temp stayed at a comfy 30-35C on a hot day with the fans at 30-40% which was very quiet.
The Tower is excellent if you have an ITX/MTX built and want to offload cooling to another part. Just get longer tubes on the coupling side and you can have it under your desk or far away from it.
I am asking for: $355 Local, $405 shipped. Offers welcomed. I WILL need a few days to properly drain and package it.
EKWB Velocity 2 DDc
Alphacool Core 7900xtx nitro x water block
Timestamps: https://imgur.com/a/Yg2qcqq
Pm before posting.
I will include a bykski water temp sensor+flow meter if you buy the cpu block and the tower.
I will be willing to give better discounts if you buy bundles. Though considering the tower size I would prefer local, but if shipping I'll have to ship it separately.
Paypal G/S invoicing will be used. I can also use Paypal G/S for any local deals. All paypal invoices payments will be due immediately when received I will not hold any items even if an invoice is sent, but if an invoice is paid and you need it shipped at a certain date I can do that.. I reserve the right to cancel any unpaid invoices in favor of someone paying more promptly, though I haven't had to do this.
I will provide instructions on how to fill the tower with a video. It includes multiple drain and fill areas that I will mention. It makes filling it pretty easy imo.
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- It's a combination of:
6x BeQuiet! Silent Wings 4 PWM - 6x 23.90 retail ($143.40)
1x EKWB DDC 4.2 Pump + Alphacool heat sink - $80 + $18 retail ($98)
A bykski 360mm Reservoir - $90
2x sets of aluminum radiator legs - $18.25
a fan pwm hub - $10
6 x EKWB 13/10 black Quantum fittings - $45
a few angled fittings (I think 3x ek, 1 generic) - let's price it at like $40
an EK drain valve - $25
2x Koolance QD3 (13/10 soft tube) quick disconnects - $60
Uses Corsair sleeved 13/10 ZMT equivalent tubing.
I designed some mounting hardware and 3d printed it using ABS-Like Resin. It's very durable and holds everything together very well. I can include a few more, but will take a day or two to print and cure. Due not the design was primarily made to hold the reservoir onto the Radiators and keep everything tight. They are mounted using m4 screws. It's actually difficult to get them together but with a flexible screw driver bit I get them together. I chose the size and clearance to make sure things remained rigid, give the fans enough space to pull air from the center and out the sides of the radiator. This tower is pretty compact and space saving with a pump and reservoir included. It has massive cooling capacity and pretty quiet with the DDC pump is ran at the right speeds. I set it to about 15-18% pwm signal. It gets about 1.2 L/min with the gpu block and cpu block included which is more than enough to cool a 7900xtx at 450(ish)w and a 7800x3D with pbo on. Water temp stayed at a comfy 30-35C on a hot day with the fans at 30-40% which was very quiet.
The Tower is excellent if you have an ITX/MTX built and want to offload cooling to another part. Just get longer tubes on the coupling side and you can have it under your desk or far away from it.
- it is currently in use. Only ever ran distilled water through it. If you want I'll include a bottle of alphacool loop cleaner. It's unused.
I am asking for: $355 Local, $405 shipped. Offers welcomed. I WILL need a few days to properly drain and package it.
- Nickel plated AM5 version
- This includes some ek angled fittings and 13/10 fittings, plus all the includes mounting hardware. I'll include a little extender + stopper to help with filling.
- I'll add some Noctua Thermal paste for you
- Excellent condition. It's a bit dusty as shown in the image.
- Fits Sapphire 7900xtx/7900xt Nitro X and Pulse gpus
- Will comes with 3mm thick and 1mm thick thermals pads for the vrm, vram and the backplate. This is will be the gelid extreme thermal pads. I can cut it into shape but it will delay shipping
- I'll include the alphacool thermal paste it comes with, and also enough PTM7950 for the gpu dies if you want to use that instead.
- backplate included, rgb strip included. Overall condition is used but excellent.
- I ran it in my loop until I decided downgrade a bit. My 7900xtx pretty much maxed it's power limit and I had so much thermal headroom that im certain the block could handle much much more power, but i never modded the 7900xtx. If you manage to flash the asrock aqua unlimited power limit bios this waterblock will do an excellent job.
- im bundling in 2x nickel plated 13OD 10ID EK quantum soft tube fittings, 2x nickel plated EK T split rotary fittings and 1x EK Matte Titanium colored drain valve (I can include a gold plated drain in place of the matte on or an extra 25 for the gold one).
Pm before posting.
I will include a bykski water temp sensor+flow meter if you buy the cpu block and the tower.
I will be willing to give better discounts if you buy bundles. Though considering the tower size I would prefer local, but if shipping I'll have to ship it separately.
Paypal G/S invoicing will be used. I can also use Paypal G/S for any local deals. All paypal invoices payments will be due immediately when received I will not hold any items even if an invoice is sent, but if an invoice is paid and you need it shipped at a certain date I can do that.. I reserve the right to cancel any unpaid invoices in favor of someone paying more promptly, though I haven't had to do this.
I will provide instructions on how to fill the tower with a video. It includes multiple drain and fill areas that I will mention. It makes filling it pretty easy imo.
2024.05.17 16:11 123mitchg Gonna take this in after work. Guess the total.
 | Clean and dirty extrusion, #1 and #2 copper, dirty mixed aluminum, dirty brass, aluminum radiator, mixed dirty stainless (technically some is clean and some is dirty but I don’t have enough of either to separate) submitted by 123mitchg to ScrapMetal [link] [comments] |
2024.05.17 15:25 Apartment_Annual 2003 E85 M package update
 | Hey guys. A bit of progress made since January at my shop. I still need to figure out why my mid-motor will not pull the top down. Guessing its shot. It will latch, and suck in once in fully retracted position, but will not retract. submitted by Apartment_Annual to BMW [link] [comments] Second annoyance is the back box. I deleted it and ran a straight pipe. Woman not happy with drone. Researched a bit and found that someone back in the day installed a Magnaflow 14816. That does not work. Tried two different Y-pipe adapters. Thinking will take to exhaust shop for them to fit it with a custom Y-pipe. Who knows, there maybe another solution. Not interested in spending a fortune on the beautiful Eisenmann. The good: Replaced all suspension with oem Bilstein parts per M package. Mounts, control arms, oil pan gasket, all pulleys/belts/tensioners. Sway bar links, upgraded to LED low beams, Yaw rate sensor replaced, replace the little sensor for headlight adjustment+the arm, water pump, all hoses, all aluminum radiator from CSF (pain in the ass to air bleed), thermostat, DISA valve, mass air clip and other odds and ends. Installed a new head unit-also a pain in the ass because no one makes a jump harness from the amp, had to wire channels into channels. All fluids including M/T fluid. Spark plugs and coils. ZHP knob. Any suggestions on back box and top situation? I replaced the microswitch in the back to no avail. https://preview.redd.it/ulcbgthgoz0d1.jpg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4e02acfe82239c3e002a9cd863be35eb06cb828c |
2024.05.17 15:23 Apartment_Annual 2003 M Package progress
 | Hey guys. A bit of progress made since January at my shop. I still need to figure out why my mid-motor will not pull the top down. Guessing its shot. It will latch, and suck in once in fully retracted position, but will not retract. submitted by Apartment_Annual to BMWZ4 [link] [comments] Second annoyance is the back box. I deleted it and ran a straight pipe. Woman not happy with drone. Researched a bit and found that someone back in the day installed a Magnaflow 14816. That does not work. Tried two different Y-pipe adapters. Thinking will take to exhaust shop for them to fit it with a custom Y-pipe. Who knows, there maybe another solution. Not interested in spending a fortune on the beautiful Eisenmann. The good: Replaced all suspension with oem Bilstein parts per M package. Mounts, control arms, oil pan gasket, all pulleys/belts/tensioners. Sway bar links, upgraded to LED low beams, Yaw rate sensor replaced, replace the little sensor for headlight adjustment+the arm, water pump, all hoses, all aluminum radiator from CSF (pain in the ass to air bleed), thermostat, DISA valve, mass air clip and other odds and ends. Installed a new head unit-also a pain in the ass because no one makes a jump harness from the amp, had to wire channels into channels. All fluids including M/T fluid. Spark plugs and coils. ZHP knob. https://preview.redd.it/shcdg3jhpz0d1.jpg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=230a3d3d43e18f9ea0d3e74c86b6162bf86beef8 |
2024.05.17 07:14 tab_rick What is the Best Kitchen Island Countertop?
 | The kitchen island countertop is more than a functional surface; in modern homes, it stands as the heart of the kitchen. With a plethora of materials available, from granite and quartz to laminate and solid surface, selecting the ideal one can be challenging. Let’s explore the best options. submitted by tab_rick to KKRsolidsurface [link] [comments] What Makes a Kitchen Island Countertop Great?When considering a countertop, aesthetics alone won’t suffice. An outstanding kitchen island countertop combines durability, low maintenance, visual allure, and versatility. Let’s delve into these criteria further.Good DurabilityDurability is a critical attribute for countertops. Envision accidental wine spills or the impact of dropping heavy utensils. Materials like granite, quartz, solid surface and stainless steel are designed to resist such challenges, making them preferred choices for many homeowners. On the other hand, hardwood and butcher block, while also durable, provide a warmer aesthetic compared to the sleek appearance of stainless steel. For households with high activity or children, a strong yet aesthetically pleasing countertop is crucial.Easy MaintenanceMaintaining a pristine countertop shouldn’t require excessive time and effort. Prioritizing easy maintenance is essential. For example, solid surface countertops are non-porous, offering stain resistance. A swift cleaning suffices for its upkeep. Laminate is another user-friendly choice, though it may not match the durability of quartz. While stainless steel is effortless to clean, it might display fingerprints and scratches. It’s crucial to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each material. https://preview.redd.it/iefuw1xv5x0d1.png?width=612&format=png&auto=webp&s=392547d94a44e4ae472e2b51c3544357dc273278 Visual AppealThe kitchen often stands as the centerpiece of a home, demanding both aesthetic and functional considerations. Granite countertops, renowned for their distinctive patterns and shades, add a touch of visual allure. For those with a penchant for a modern and minimalist design, solid surface countertops are a fitting choice. Marble countertops, with their unique veining, exude an artistic elegance. Yet, while aesthetics play a role, it’s imperative to ensure that functionality isn’t compromised in the pursuit of beauty.MultitaskingA versatile kitchen island countertop provides notable benefits, especially in smaller kitchens with limited space. For example, a butcher block countertop functions both as a working area and an integrated chopping board. Moreover, countertops with integrated charging stations or storage features elevate their functionality and efficiency.Solid Surface CountertopSolid surface countertops offer design versatility, adeptly mimicking the aesthetics of natural stone, wood, or various other materials. Comprised primarily of natural minerals fused with high-quality resins, these countertops are gaining popularity among homeowners and design professionals alike.Examining the composition in detail, the predominant component in solid surface countertops is aluminum powder. This powder is a precise blend of 15+25+75, leading to a high-density, non-porous surface with minimal water absorption. The texture is smooth to the touch. Additionally, the incorporation of isophthalic resin guarantees the countertop exhibits an exceptional texture, augmented hardness, and increased resistance to discoloration and environmental pollutants. In simpler terms, its quality and performance are outstanding. Characteristics of Solid Surface CountertopSolid surface kitchen countertops have garnered attention in recent times. But what sets them apart? Let’s delve into their key features.
Granite CountertopGranite countertops epitomize a blend of sophistication and resilience. Recognized for its aesthetic allure and practical advantages, granite has long been a preferred choice for discerning homeowners. Let’s explore the attributes that position granite as a premium countertop material.What gives granite its distinct properties? Granite is an igneous rock, formed from cooled molten lava. This implies that your countertop might have originated from volcanic activity. Its primary constituents are quartz, feldspar, and mica, which contribute to its speckled appearance. The minerals present in granite provide a spectrum of colors, ranging from earthy browns and muted pinks to profound blacks and radiant whites. Characteristics of Granite Countertops
Marble CountertopMarble epitomizes luxury and refinement. Commonly linked with magnificence, marble countertops elevate the sophistication of any kitchen. But what attributes make marble stand out as a choice for kitchen island countertops? Marble is a metamorphic rock, evolved from limestone. Under specific heat and pressure conditions, it transforms into the distinguished stone recognized as marble. Its signature veining arises from impurities like clay, silt, and sand present during its formation.Characteristics of Marble Countertops
Quartz CountertopIn the dynamic realm of kitchen design, quartz countertops stand out as a preferred choice for both homeowners and designers. What makes quartz so captivating? Let’s delve into the unique characteristics of this exceptional material.Quartz, at its essence, is a prevalent natural mineral. However, when discussing quartz countertops, we’re addressing an engineered stone. This signifies that while it’s produced, it’s not wholly synthetic. The creation involves pulverizing natural quartz crystals into a refined powder, which is then amalgamated with other minerals and resins. A standard quartz countertop is composed of approximately 90% quartz and 10% resins, polymers, and colorants. This distinct blend yields a material that combines the aesthetics of natural stone with features unattainable by pure natural stones. Thanks to the manufacturing technique, there’s an expansive array of colors and designs available. This adaptability is a pivotal reason for quartz’s rising popularity in kitchen countertops. Characteristics of Quartz Countertop
Stainless Steel CountertopStainless steel countertops, once predominantly seen in commercial kitchens, are now gaining popularity in residential settings. Their appeal? A combination of a sleek, contemporary look and a host of functional advantages tailored for active kitchens.Stainless steel owes its “stainless” characteristic to its chromium composition. This element creates a protective layer on the surface, granting resistance against rust and everyday stains—a crucial feature in a space where spills are commonplace. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, stainless steel stands out for its remarkable durability. It can endure high temperatures and resist scratches, positioning it as a robust and almost unbeatable choice for kitchen surfaces. Characteristics of Stainless Steel Countertops
Porcelain CountertopPorcelain, traditionally linked with elegant tea sets and intricate vases, has now gracefully transitioned into the realm of kitchen island countertops. Its allure isn’t solely based on its aesthetic charm. Porcelain countertops combine both visual elegance and practical advantages, setting them apart from many other materials.Porcelain is a specialized ceramic, fired at exceptionally high temperatures to attain its robustness and longevity. Crafted from natural elements such as clay, feldspar, and quartz, these components are meticulously pulverized and then fused. The outcome is a compact, resilient material that stands up well against scratches, stains, and high temperatures. Characteristics of Porcelain Countertops
What is the Ideal Kitchen Island Countertop?
What makes it stand out? Solid surface countertops strike a harmonious balance between visual allure and practical advantages. They are not only easy to maintain and durable but also come in a diverse array of colors and patterns, ensuring adaptability to any kitchen aesthetic. In addition, the solid surface countertop can be designed into a unique pattern, which feels better than marble and is as warm as jade. Beyond their aesthetic charm, these countertops are pragmatically designed. Their non-porous nature renders them resistant to stains and bacterial growth. Their robustness ensures they endure daily kitchen wear and tear. For those with a penchant for personalization, the customization possibilities are boundless. In your quest for a new kitchen island countertop, the solid surface merits consideration. It seamlessly marries elegance with functionality. How to Design Solid Surface Kitchen Island Countertop?
Storage: Need for cabinets or shelves? Appliances: Integration of sink, cooktop, or outlets?
Overhang: For seating, allow at least 12 inches for legroom. Shape: Options include rectangular, L-shape, U-shape, or curved.
Color & Pattern: Select a hue that matches your kitchen. Decide on solid, veined, speckled, or patterned. Edge Profile: Choices range from square, beveled, bullnose, to ogee, based on your kitchen’s style.
Cooktop: Ensure adequate ventilation if included. Outlets: Think about pop-up or under-counter outlets. Backsplash: Consider one, especially with a sink or cooktop. Match or contrast with the countertop. Seating: Plan the seating type and quantity, ensuring ample spacing. Lighting: Evaluate pendant, recessed, or under-cabinet options
In essence, blend functionality with aesthetics, ensuring the island aligns with your kitchen’s overall design. Get the Outstanding Solid Surface Countertop From KKRIn the realm of solid surface countertops, quality and craftsmanship can significantly vary, positioning KKR as a beacon of reliability and excellence in the industry. Leveraging its established reputation as a trustworthy manufacturer of solid surface sheets and countertops, KKR stands synonymous with unparalleled quality.Drawing from a rich history of expertise, KKR has cultivated a deep understanding of homeowner necessities, offering an expansive selection of solid surface countertops to cater to diverse preferences. Whether your aesthetic leans towards the understated elegance of minimalist designs or the rich details of more elaborate styles, KKR promises to meet your specifications with precision. What distinctly delineates KKR from others is an unwavering dedication to quality. Every countertop emanates meticulous craftsmanship, meeting the apex of quality and durability standards. Moreover, KKR facilitates a smooth installation process, with a team of seasoned experts ensuring a flawless finish, harmoniously integrating the countertop into your space. Entrust your countertop needs to KKR, a brand epitomizing reliability and delivering products characterized by both beauty and longevity. When contemplating a solid surface countertop acquisition, KKR emerges as the preeminent choice, fulfilling its commitments with products that resonate with elegance and enduring quality. ConclusionChoosing the right countertop for your kitchen island is a pivotal decision that necessitates meticulous consideration. The array of materials on offer might initially appear overwhelming; however, understanding the pros and cons of each can facilitate a judicious choice. It is imperative that your selection not only resonates with your stylistic preferences but also adheres to your budgetary limitations.Solid surface countertops stand as a viable and economical alternative. These offer a blend of durability and affordability, without compromising on the diversity of design options available. To encapsulate, the quintessential countertop for your kitchen island is attainable. Through a thoughtful evaluation of each material’s strengths and weaknesses, you can arrive at a decision that harmoniously blends functionality with your aesthetic aspirations and financial framework. |
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2024.05.16 07:23 homerenonyc gut renovating a small guest bathroom with sink next to toilet and a tub opposing both. need some cabinet/mirror system input
the bathroom basically looks like the following
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Toilet Sink B a t h t u bThe middle empty space has a door by the sink and window/radiator by the toilet side. Basically something like this (not my bathroom as it's currently just frames and pipes). The bath is sticking around as alcove because some people in our household like taking baths. So most of the creative freedom is in choosing sinks and cabinet. I was originally considering a "wall to wall" recessed mirror cabinets to help make the space look bigger. Something like this. However, due to how piping is done, the max recessed size I can go with 33". So instead I'm considering just...
- hanging the 60" without it being recessed
- doing a recessed 24" mirror cabinet over sink (sink will likely be around 24") with a paired non-recessed cabinet over the toilet (kinda like this)
- Or a non-recessed mirror cabinet that's around 30" long with a custom cabinet that is mostly flush and ends to the other side of the toilet (KINDA like this?? it may be telling that it's hard to find an example of this...)
2024.05.15 23:39 flamingnothing Thoughts on aftermarket radiator?
https://cycleradiators.com/products/aluminum-motorcycle-water-cooling-radiator-for-honda-cbr600rr-2007-2024?currency=USD&variant=40848970973340&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=c7c766d0287f&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwupGyBhBBEiwA0UcqaOMFbw2LcsyjMXMwuP8p5zmM7qQyNpBPC-tFzuVHy0nF46hmgo5lMhoCDD8QAvD_BwE
https://motolifeproducts.com/products/radiator-cooler-cooling-fit-for-honda-cbr600rr-cbr-600-rr-2007-2020-09-aluminum
I recently crashed my 2009 CBR 600. Got a broken clavicle and rib along with some good deep bruising (wear ur gear i got minimal road rash because of it). The only things that got damaged where the fairings, tail light and the radiator. Any thoughts on aftermarket radiators? If they have a bad reputation then im gonna find a used one in good condition (which seem to be plentiful).
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https://motolifeproducts.com/products/radiator-cooler-cooling-fit-for-honda-cbr600rr-cbr-600-rr-2007-2020-09-aluminum
I recently crashed my 2009 CBR 600. Got a broken clavicle and rib along with some good deep bruising (wear ur gear i got minimal road rash because of it). The only things that got damaged where the fairings, tail light and the radiator. Any thoughts on aftermarket radiators? If they have a bad reputation then im gonna find a used one in good condition (which seem to be plentiful).
2024.05.15 16:36 maximusaemilius Empyrean Iris: 2-182 Abort? (by Charlie Star)
FYI, this is a story COLLECTION. Lots of standalones technically. So, you can basically start to read at any chapter, no pre-read of the other chapters needed technically (other than maybe getting better descriptions of characters than: Adam Vir=human, Krill=antlike alien, Sunny=tall alien, Conn=telepathic alien). The numbers are (mostly) only for organization of posts and continuity.
OC Written by Charlie Stastarrfallknightrise,
Typed up and then posted here by me.
Proofreading and language check for some chapters by u/Finbar9800 u/BakeGullible9975 u/Didnotseemecomein and u/medium_jock
Future Lore and fact check done by me.
Caution swearing!
Also, god I love you Conn… please never change!
Previous First Next
Want to find a specific one, see the whole list or check fanart?
Here is the link to the master-post.
"Both of you get your suits back on."
"What the hell is going on!?”
Richards demanded, Adam took a deep breath,
"Captain Richards that was not an opening for a discussion, that was an order. Now put the damn suit on, or I swear I will knock you out and do it myself!”
The three of them were floating in the module staring at each other, hands resting against what must have been no more than a few millimeters of aluminum.
He stared at them, and they stared back.
Adam did not break eye contact with the two, willing them to do as they were told. Chavez was the first to move, hurrying over to her space suit and struggling to pull it on in a near panic as bright lights flashed from outside. Inside his heart was pounding but he tried to remain calm for the two standing before him.
He hurried over to help Chavez pull on her gear, finally sealing the helmet in place as Richards finally moved to do the same.
Adam helped pull the hard torso over the man's head and link it to the waist before helping him pull on his gloves and, eventually the helmet. Before he let go, he kept hold of Richards by either side of the helmet staring at him through the glass,
"I promise, if you listen to me, I will keep you safe."
He kept eye contact with the other man until Richards finally nodded, and Adam let him go to float over and put on his own suit. His hands were steady, for now, but he knew as soon as the crisis was over he'd be shaking like a leaf.
If he survived…
He gritted his teeth, cursing himself for thinking like that.
He was Admiral Vir for crying out loud. He had survived far too much to go and die now.
He returned to the helm of the command module as he looked out the thick window at the lights flashing on either side of them. Despite the war that was raging around them, everything seemed so strangely quiet. There was no sound no rumbling, not even a vibration as one of the jets flew past. Despite being at the controls of the vehicle, there was nothing he could do. They only had a certain amount of fuel to get them to the lunar surface, and if he wasted any of it at all, they would be either caught in orbit, or miss the moon entirely.
He had to keep his cool.
Another bright burst of light lit the window to his right. This one was closer this time.
His heart leaped up into his throat.
Richards and Chaves joined him buckling into their seats.
"What is going on?”
Richards demanded again, his mike distant and tinny with the sound of very old technology.
"I believe Anti-Alliance forces are attempting to assassinate me. They have been trying for months now, and I think they are being encouraged by very powerful members of the government."
They watched as another set of ships zoomed past.
He saw a flash of a silhouette, just enough to know that one of them was a Thunderhawk and the other was a silver Rundi drone.
It confirmed his worst fears. The Chairwoman had been behind this the whole time!
[…]
Red nearly collided with the rocket. The Thunderhawk had pulled up the last minute, but he had almost been too late. He jerked the stick to the side, throwing up his wing just in time to avoid hitting the rocket as it made its slow way through space. He dove down on the other side forced to break off pursuit and cut in front of another Thunderhawk coming in from above. He made to look like he was going to ram them, playing a dangerous game of chicken, which he won at the last second as the other pilot panicked and cut to the left.
There were too many of them. Only five out of the original twenty had been destroyed, and he and the rest of their pilots were busy just keeping the thunder hawks away from the rocket, much less to have any time of firing at them. He had sent one of his people down to earth and one of them off towards the moon for backup. The moon was still hours away yet, so the hope that some help would be sent from them was unlikely, and even the woman he had sent down to earth's surface was cutting it close.
He didn't have much hopes that they would be able to hold out that long.
Inside the cockpit his warning lights began to blink and blair as one of the other jets got a lock on him. He rolled right to avoid them and dove down, cutting off the lock but still being pursued by those behind him. Up ahead he saw one of the silver balls erupt into flames as it was targeted by an expert hit from one of the Thunderhawk pilots.
He rolled right.
Someone else rolled left. He cut up just in time to avoid being hit and raced forward to cut off another Thunderbird that was heading directly towards the rocket.
[…]
Eris hurried down the hallway, her knees screaming as she did her very best to sprint, but despite her human anatomy, she was a little too much like a starborn.
With a cry of frustration she reached up and tore off her hoodie, throwing it to the ground and engaging her anti-gravity belt. The ribbons on her back billowed out behind her.
Light spilled in from the windows on either side of the catwalk she was now on, filling her with a buzzing energy that she could feel radiating through the ribbons like electricity. She knew from her study of starborn that they could travel at thousands of miles an hour in the vacuum of space, especially when under the power of a star. She didn't think she needed to go THAT fast, but anything would be better than what she was doing now.
As if in response to her will, she suddenly began to glide forward, picking up speed as she swooped towards the end of the hall, wind catching her in the face and roaring along her cheeks. With her starborn skin, she barely felt a thing as she raced around the corner and out of the waiting door. Two men dressed in military ACUs dived to the side as she blew past them crying out in alarm and confusion as the "Alien" floated by.
Somewhere distantly, she could sense Conn racing in the opposite direction towards the base.
Sunny and Admiral Kelly had Admiral Massie in their custody and were dragging him out into the hallway.
She blew across the open ground her ribbons snapping and billowing behind her as she did. She didn't even have time to imagine what she looked like as she roared over the open field and towards the waiting news vans which were just beginning to pack up their things. They were close to leaving, but she set out a sharp hard telepathic pulse ordering them to stop.
Compelling them to stop.
They froze in their tracks and looked up to see her coming.
Someone scrambled to turn on their camera, not sure what was going on but sure it had to be something good.
She tried not to think about what they would see as the camera flared to life following her approach.
"Make us live."
She ordered,
The news people glanced between each other in confusion,
"But no… we aren’t-"
"What are-"
She came to a sudden jolting stop before them, her billowing black hair fanning out behind her like a curling halo.
"I said, put us on air."
This time the telepathic pulse was too strong to resist. Mostly that, paired with the fact that none of them were sure they really wanted to resist. She was way too interesting to pass up.
They hurried to do what they were doing, and Eris was given just enough time to feel nervous before the camera was turned to her.
They were live.
She read it in the minds of those behind camera who she cut off as she began to speak,
"Citizens of Earth, there has been a horrible conspiracy against you. The UN president has ordered the assassination of Admiral Adam Vir and has continually attempted to sabotage the mission. Just now General Massie was taken into custody after ordering the deployment of twenty Thunderhawk’s to harass the rocket and make its destruction look like some sort of collision with space debris."
The group gawked at her as she raised her hand with the small silver device and began playing the recording.
She knew something like this would never be admissible in court. She was pretty sure it would be considered entrapment of some kind, which is why it must be heard now, before everyone, so that the actions of the president could be judged by a jury of the world where it could not be hidden by political machinations.
"Communications have been lost with Apollo 11. And it is... Well... It is likely that he is already dead..."
Her voice broke,
"No matter what happens, I need you, and this nation to understand what is happening before it gets swept under the rug. I saw it with my own eyes, heard it with my own ears and experienced their meeting in the thoughts of a man who is both xenophobic and hateful to his own humankind."
She kept talking trying to give them all the information she could, spilling thoughts she had heard in the head of the UN president and General Massie alike. Every meeting, every liaison, every name until her voice was beginning to crack.
[…]
The UN president was just standing to enter her vehicle when a slow muttering began in the crowd behind her. She turned as the ground before her went silent.
She watched as a wave ran through the people. A wave of nudging and whispering and showing off news feeds they had pulled up on their wrist implants. It wasn't long before the entire crowd was either staring down at their arms or clustered around someone else for viewing.
"What is going on?”
She wondered, turning to one of her men who was staring down at her own wrist.
"Madame president?"
He said with a look of confusion.
She could hear it now.
"Her and General Massie have ordered members of the UNSC to adjust funds in order to hide the twenty Thunderhawk’s they were squirting away for just such an event."
She hurried forward, grabbing the secret serviceman by the arm, staring at it as she watched the streaming newsfeed and the freaky white alien with the large dark eyes and flowing black hair.
"She is afraid of aliens, she wishes to isolate and eventually use humanity's superior forces to overtake trade in the galaxy, forceful if need be."
The muttering behind her had turned into an angry grumbling, and she turned to see the eyes of hundreds that turned towards her.
"Get me out of here."
She hissed. the Secret Serviceman took a step back with a look of confusion and indecision on his face.
"It's your job."
She snarled, but he just stared at her.
She hurriedly ran over to her car as the crowd began to filter in around them pressing close. A few of the secret service men pulled guns, but a large majority of them were frozen with indecision and were taken over by the crowd. She scrambled into the back seat of her vehicle and slammed the door shut screaming at the driver to get moving.
The crowd was surrounding them now, pounding at the glass.
She could hear their angry voices raised for her to be heard behind bullet proof glass.
Outside, she watched a lone figure step onto the platform where the lectern was and stare at her with its beady black eyes. The Chairwoman of the GA stood over the crowd like it's filthy alien lord.
And even though Rundi could not smile, she could swear it was smiling.
[…]
Baby K hit a rough patch of turbulence coming down from the atmosphere. She struggled with the controls as she was thrown left and right inside the cockpit of her rickety shuttle.
Donovan Red had ordered her down here to grab the UNSC, but she was so scared and full of adrenaline that she had dropped it at too steep an angle. The ride was much bumpier than it was supposed to be, and her teeth were rattling inside her head.
Just then two Jets suddenly cut in behind her out of nowhere, and she heard her console beep and warn her about a lock on, making it clear that she was just one click of a trigger away from imminent doom.
"This is Eagle Dispatch One, unidentified vessel, you have crossed into restricted UNSC airspace, identify yourself or be destroyed! You have ten seconds to comply, over."
She scrambled for her communications, but her fingers felt as stiff as wood as she scrambled for the button.
"I repeat, this is Eagle Dispatch One, unidentified vessel, you have entered restricted UNSC airspace, you are ordered to identify yourself or be destroyed. Five seconds remaining. Over."
She slammed her first into the comms button nearly panicking,
"UNSC!"
Her voice was rattling,
"This is B-baby K, and I... The Apollo 11 is under attack!"
She was breathless as she forced the words out.
There was silence over the coms,
"Say again? Uhm I mean please repeat over.”
"Apollo 11 is under attack!"
”…”
”…”
More silence,
”Roger that. Please stand by. Over."
The lock lifted and the two jets pulled up to the side of her, staying close now.
She recognized those jets as two F-90 Darkfires.
They stayed by her side for a moment, and as close as they were she could see one of the pilots fidgeting with the coms, talking and wildly gesticulating, while his copilot was beginning to wildly flip switches.
Meanwhile, a second voice came in over the coms.
"On your left! Eagle Dispatch Two here, unidentified vessel, please land on UNSC base airstrip one. Just contact the control tower once you get close for guidance and instruction."
Baby K looked over into the other jet, just to see the pilot adjusting his helmet and clicking an oxygen tube to the front of his helmet. His co-pilot had already put the additional oxygen mask on and was also flipping switches.
”Uhm aren’t you going to escort me?”
Baby K managed to blurt out in confusion,
”Godspeed Baby K, Eagle Dispatch Two over and out.”
Both men in the jet to her left had apparently finished their preparations and gave her a quick salute.
Then suddenly, both jets adjusted their angle and cut engines, before switching to their big fusion engines, rocketing them up and out of sight within seconds.
[…]
So far it had been a relatively quiet day at the Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base. Most of the air traffic had been canceled due to the launch of the Apollo mission, so there was not much to do, leaving much of the Airport less staffed than normal.
In the Air Traffic Control tower of the base, only two men were working. Though “working” was stretching it, considering Senior Controller M. Fredrick was currently in the middle of his book (though he was at least in front of his station) and his comrade Senior ATC Instructor A. Millard was currently sitting in a corner, watching a movie on his implant.
”So what are you watching? One of those old Star Wars movies?”
”You bet! Those are the best! By the way any info on that “lost civilian” who got into our airspace?”
”No not yet, though I sent Eagle Dispatch and told them to be extra unfriendly, that will scare these civilians off for sure!”
”Pffft, why couldn’t they watch the start like any other person? There is always some dumb rich kid doing dumb stuff with daddies private shuttle… I don’t understand why we always let them off with a warning…”
The console started beeping,
”Oh look that’s them now!”
”Put ‘em on speakers!”
”Will do!”
…
”ATC this is Eagle, come the FUCK in!”
Fredrick rolled his eyes,
”Ahem… This is Elling Field ATC, calling Eagle Dispatch One. We hear you, over.”
”ATC what the FUCK took you so long!?”
”Ellington Field ATC, to Eagle Dispatch one, firstly: language, secondly: please follow standard radio rules, over.”
”THE APOLLO IS UNDER ATACK BY HOSTILE ELEMENTS!”
”Ellingt-WHAAAAT!? Repeat please! Over!”
”THE APOLLO IS BEEING ATACKED BY HOSTILE ELEMENTS! REQUETING IMMEDIATE ASSIST!”
Fredrick just stared at Millard dumbfounded. As the senior officer Millard was quick to collect himself and jumped up and towards his console.
”What are you waiting for Fredrick! Are we blind!? DEPLOY THE GARRISON!”
Fredrick ignored all protocol and just flipped the switch to connect his comms to every recipient available.
”ATC to all personnel and everyone who can hear me, the Apollo is under attack, I repeat, the apollo is under attack. I want all available planes that can reach the outer atmosphere ready ASAP! Get the darkfires on the runway I want them in the air yesterday!”
[…]
Conn raced towards the airstrip, feeling the wind in the ribbons at his back. He couldn't go nearly as fast as he wanted to with air resistance.
Why the hell did Adam always have to get into so much trouble, why did he always have to be the center of attention!?
Everyone either hated him or loved him, but the problem was people who hated him also wanted to kill him.
Why did he have to be so controversial!?
Why did he have to be hated for something that was such a big deal. Why couldn't he be hated for having controversial political opinions. Conn paused…
On second thought, controversial political opinions were kind of what had gotten them here in the first place, so he guessed that was kind of a useless comparison. How about being the kind of guy who liked to talk too much about fishing. That was a great way to make people hate you for being boring, but it didn't usually mean that people wanted to kill you.
Maybe they could get the man a hobby doing something that wasn't so controversial…
Like…
Kicking small Animals or…
Cannibalism.
He came roaring to the stop at the edge of the airfield just in time to watch an entire platoon of pilots racing towards jets. He could hear their minds and looked up to see a rather dinky shuttle descending from the sky. He floated forward towards one of the jets as two pilots leaped inside.
He was going to need a ride.
The pilots turned to look at him, but Conn just shook his head.
The pilots decided to ignore him in the confusion and Conn grabbed on tight.
Starborn, he had come to learn, were a very interesting species in comparison to others. Vertically, as in from the top down he was very fragile and likely to break his neck or collapse his spine if there was any kind of pressure, but with horizontal forces, he was practically indestructible. Below him the ship roared to life and soon they were gathering speed along the runway.
His grip was tight, and he used the extra energy from his ribbons to speed himself up along with the jet to reduce the pull on his arms.
His grip wasn't that strong.
They went vertical almost immediately, and he made sure to orient his body in the correct direction as they went hurtling into the sky.
[…]
Red's right wing had been hit. If there had been atmosphere around him he would have been a goner, but there was no air resistance here, so once he regained control of his roll, he pulled back into position and fired one last shot as the opportunity arose. The sixth Thunderhawk was destroyed in an eruption of debris, which he dodged only with difficulty, limping without the aid of the maneuvering jet on the end of his one wing. Things were only speeding up now, the Rundi were almost gone and the pressure was being laid thick on his people. They were hard to hit but the pursuit made it almost impossible for them to do any real maneuvering of their own. He was almost hit again as another Thunderhawk sped underneath him. They rolled this way and that rocking from one side to the other. Flying through debris and over strips of silver metal.
Below them the earth hung as a glowing orb.
Red cut in a wide circle coming in with the sun at his back, using it to blind one of the enemy Thunderhawk’s as he came in. He watched the group of them form up suddenly as a ring around the slow moving rocket, intending quite certainly to rush it all at once. He screamed into the comm trying to order his men around, but it was going to be too late, he could already see it coming.
The jets rushed forward, and he did too, screaming inside his helmet as they went to broadside Apollo 11.
And then with all the silence of space, sixteen F-90 Dark Fires came spitting overhead all at once, raining down a line of ordinance that cut through the group of unsuspecting Thunderhawk’s.
Space around them was filled with a myriad of silent explosions as each and every one of them was ripped to shreds.
All except one…
He saw it at the last moment.
It had been hit in the tail and had gone wildly off course.
It turned sideways, but had just enough force... For its wing to tear straight through the aluminum siding of the rocket.
FUCK!
[…]
Chavez and Richards had been ordered to strap into their seats.
Adam had taken it upon himself to lock down the rest of the main cabin. Outside the flashing lights were like a fireworks display without sound. He grabbed onto one of the rails, forcing equipment back into place, so that if anything happened it wouldn't fly out.
His legs were kicked up behind him as he floated forward reaching for some of the controls as a sudden bright wash of light filtered in through the windows. He heard a scream over his com, and then the air around him was rent with a horrific tearing noise, which suddenly went silent. There was a rush, and he jerked forward as he was sucked back... And out of the ship entirely.
His hands and legs kicked and flailed as he tried to right himself, hearing his own breathing as the only sound as he watched the rocket begin to spin, debris erupting around him as air, and whatever wasn't strapped down was sucked through the small opening.
The rocket was spinning wildly but still on course, while he was spinning wildly in a silent abyss.
Grunting against the force of his spin, he reached down for the controls to the CO2 canister built into the pack of his spacesuit.
He groaned, not sure which way was up or down or back. He tried to right himself against the spin by firing in the opposite direction to slow his spin.
He could see the rocket now spinning in the opposite direction with the sudden loss of oxygen. He hoped the other astronauts were ok. He saw the silhouette of a jet fly past in the distance making its way towards the spinning rocket.
At least there was someone here to help.
Maybe the others would survive-
And then he just… stopped, coming to a confusing halt in the middle of space.
That shouldn't have been right!
He should have kept going forever!
He tried turning his head, but he felt like the pillsbury doughboy in this two thousand year old suit.
What was happening?
"Did you miss me Baby?”
Well shit, now he sort of wished he could keep spinning.
There was a tugging on the outside of his suit, and Conn floated into view in front of his helmet.
"Hey sweetheart."
"You are probably the last person I wanted to see."
He said, though he didn't entirely mean it, and unfortunately Conn knew that too, the mindreading asshole that he was.
”I could hardly let the father of my child go spinning off into space without taking accountability for his family. After al child support is paying way more than widows pension."
"Shove it up your ass Conn."
"No really, not even the vacuum of space is going to save you from your responsibilities. Now, about custody, I was thinking you could have every other weekend and a couple of major holidays…”
He gave a rueful sort of smile as Conn grabbed him by the life support pack and started floating them towards the rocket.
The F-90s had somehow managed to slow the spin of the rocket, and pull it back on course with grappling magnets.
All around them space was filled with debris. No more working Thunderhawk’s were present and those that were were quickly being grappled. One sleek racing jet slowly cruised past them. One of its wings was damaged, but whoever was inside waved with one hand as he rolled past.
Adam lifted a hand as Conn brought him the last few hundred feet to the torn opening in the side of the ship, allowing him to step through.
Conn patted him on the side of the helmet,
"Make sure to be home by dinnertime sweetie."
Before blowing him a kiss and vanishing back out the hole.
Adam floated there, a bit nonplussed for a moment before turning back to the front of the ship where Chaves and Richards were still strapped into their seats staring at him and after Conn. He floated over to strap himself in.
"Admiral! You're ok!”
"Yes, it seems that I am, thanks to a... Friend of mine."
Just then Conn appeared again just before their right side window, and like the classy gentlemen that he was began rubbing his butt up against the glass.
He sighed,
"Friend is kind of stretching it."
"Apollo 11 this is Houston, do you copy!"
The man on the other end of the line sounded close to tears, and Adam hurried to respond,
"Houston this is Apollo 11."
On the other side he thought he heard the sound of voices cheering in relief.
"What is your status, over?”
"We are a bit beat up Houston, we have a tear in our hull, but our suits are ok, and we have help."
"Prepare to abort mission."
Adam frowned,
"Now wait a second there Houston! I didn't get sucked out the side of my own rocket to just quit now. Tell the boys to come up here and patch us up and we can finish the mission. All systems are still functioning, and we are back on course."
He glanced over at the others,
”That is, if the crew wants to continue."
There was a pause and then Chavez timidly piped in,
"I'd be ok with that."
Richards sighed,
"Roger Houston, patch us up."
Granted it may have been cheating. Apollo 11 hadn't had support with special tools that could just patch up a spaceship within ten minutes, but then again the original Apollo 11 hadn't been in the middle of a firefight while on their journey to the moon.
So it was with some trepidation that Houston allowed it, and before long they had air back inside the cabin back up to pressure, but they also had a sixteen-man rotating escort for the rest of the way.
The group of them were even shocked to see Rundi drones join the formation, only to learn that it had been the UN president who had allegedly called the hit on him. It was hard to believe, but they were only getting snippets here and then from over radio and from Conn, who floated around occasionally to rub another part of his anatomy against the window and give them teasing updates.
The moon was growing slowly in their vision.
"Hehe, I can see my house from here."
Adam remarked as they prepared to detach the lunar module from the rest of the ship.
They landed without incident, observed by mobile camera crews and news reporters as he made his own footprint on the never changing dust of the moon's surface. He gave them a thumbs up to let them know he was fine and hesitated only once before setting up the UN flag in the dirt. He refused to let his enthusiasm be dampened by the day's events and hopped around dancing and leaping for joy as another one of his childhood dreams was fulfilled.
…
That was before he plowed face first into the moon's surface and required help from Richards to stand back up again.
They left soon after taking another three days of escort back to earth before strapping themselves in for final entry.
Conn left them just as they were entering orbit with a very big and very drawn out middle finger for all three of them.
"Your friend is super delightful isn't he?”
"You don’t know the half of it, try having a child with him."
Adam muttered, refusing to elaborate even as they stared at him in confusion.
They fell from the sky and landed somewhere in the Pacific Ocean, picked up by the waiting navy vessel who was within nine miles of their landing site. They were fished from the water and returned safe and sound to the ship to cheers and cameras. Adam's legs felt a little like jelly after days of not using them, and he was finally able to relax lying on the deck of the ship under the sun as people ran around them on either side.
His hands shook slowly building up after the stress of the last week. He took long deep breaths and closed his eyes.
The next few days were going to be a real shit show.
And somehow it wasn’t because he was now known as the man who faceplanted on not one, but TWO interstellar bodies…
The media was way to busy with the other story, a massive net of deceit and corruption that would now be uncovered.
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Thanks for reading! As you saw in the title, this is a cross posted story written by starrfallknightrise and I'll just upload some of it here for you guys, if you are interested and want to read ahead, the original story-collection can be found on tumblr or wattpad to read for free. (link above this text under "OC:..." ) It is the Empyrean Iris story collection by starfallknightrise. Also, if you want to know more about the story collection i made an intro post about it, so feel free to check that out to see what other great characters to look forward to! (Link also above this text). I have no affiliations to the author; just thought I’d share some of the great stories you might enjoy a lot!
Obviously, I have Charlie’s permission to post this and for the people already knowing the stories, or starting to read them: If you follow the link and check out the story you will see some differences. I made some small (non-artistic) changes, mainly correcting writing mistakes, pronoun correction and some small additional info here and there of things which were not thought of/forgotten or even were added/changed in later stories (like the “USS->UNSC” prefix of Stabby, Chalar=/->Sunny etc). As well as some "biggemajor" changes in descriptions and info’s for the same stringency/continuity reason. That can be explained by the story collection being, well a story collection at the start with many standalone-stories just starring the same people, but later on it gets more to a stringent storyline with backstories and throwbacks. (For example Adam Vir has some HEAVY scars over his body, following his bones, which were not really talked about up till half the collection, where it says it covers his whole body and you find out via backflash that he had them the whole time and how he got them, they just weren't mentioned before. However, I would think a doctor would at least see these scars before that, especially since he gets analyzed, treated and goes shirtless/in T-shirts in some stories). So TLDR: Writing and some descriptions are slightly changed, with full OK from the author, since he himself did not bother to correct these things before.
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"What the hell is going on!?”
Richards demanded, Adam took a deep breath,
"Captain Richards that was not an opening for a discussion, that was an order. Now put the damn suit on, or I swear I will knock you out and do it myself!”
The three of them were floating in the module staring at each other, hands resting against what must have been no more than a few millimeters of aluminum.
He stared at them, and they stared back.
Adam did not break eye contact with the two, willing them to do as they were told. Chavez was the first to move, hurrying over to her space suit and struggling to pull it on in a near panic as bright lights flashed from outside. Inside his heart was pounding but he tried to remain calm for the two standing before him.
He hurried over to help Chavez pull on her gear, finally sealing the helmet in place as Richards finally moved to do the same.
Adam helped pull the hard torso over the man's head and link it to the waist before helping him pull on his gloves and, eventually the helmet. Before he let go, he kept hold of Richards by either side of the helmet staring at him through the glass,
"I promise, if you listen to me, I will keep you safe."
He kept eye contact with the other man until Richards finally nodded, and Adam let him go to float over and put on his own suit. His hands were steady, for now, but he knew as soon as the crisis was over he'd be shaking like a leaf.
If he survived…
He gritted his teeth, cursing himself for thinking like that.
He was Admiral Vir for crying out loud. He had survived far too much to go and die now.
He returned to the helm of the command module as he looked out the thick window at the lights flashing on either side of them. Despite the war that was raging around them, everything seemed so strangely quiet. There was no sound no rumbling, not even a vibration as one of the jets flew past. Despite being at the controls of the vehicle, there was nothing he could do. They only had a certain amount of fuel to get them to the lunar surface, and if he wasted any of it at all, they would be either caught in orbit, or miss the moon entirely.
He had to keep his cool.
Another bright burst of light lit the window to his right. This one was closer this time.
His heart leaped up into his throat.
Richards and Chaves joined him buckling into their seats.
"What is going on?”
Richards demanded again, his mike distant and tinny with the sound of very old technology.
"I believe Anti-Alliance forces are attempting to assassinate me. They have been trying for months now, and I think they are being encouraged by very powerful members of the government."
They watched as another set of ships zoomed past.
He saw a flash of a silhouette, just enough to know that one of them was a Thunderhawk and the other was a silver Rundi drone.
It confirmed his worst fears. The Chairwoman had been behind this the whole time!
Red nearly collided with the rocket. The Thunderhawk had pulled up the last minute, but he had almost been too late. He jerked the stick to the side, throwing up his wing just in time to avoid hitting the rocket as it made its slow way through space. He dove down on the other side forced to break off pursuit and cut in front of another Thunderhawk coming in from above. He made to look like he was going to ram them, playing a dangerous game of chicken, which he won at the last second as the other pilot panicked and cut to the left.
There were too many of them. Only five out of the original twenty had been destroyed, and he and the rest of their pilots were busy just keeping the thunder hawks away from the rocket, much less to have any time of firing at them. He had sent one of his people down to earth and one of them off towards the moon for backup. The moon was still hours away yet, so the hope that some help would be sent from them was unlikely, and even the woman he had sent down to earth's surface was cutting it close.
He didn't have much hopes that they would be able to hold out that long.
Inside the cockpit his warning lights began to blink and blair as one of the other jets got a lock on him. He rolled right to avoid them and dove down, cutting off the lock but still being pursued by those behind him. Up ahead he saw one of the silver balls erupt into flames as it was targeted by an expert hit from one of the Thunderhawk pilots.
He rolled right.
Someone else rolled left. He cut up just in time to avoid being hit and raced forward to cut off another Thunderbird that was heading directly towards the rocket.
Eris hurried down the hallway, her knees screaming as she did her very best to sprint, but despite her human anatomy, she was a little too much like a starborn.
With a cry of frustration she reached up and tore off her hoodie, throwing it to the ground and engaging her anti-gravity belt. The ribbons on her back billowed out behind her.
Light spilled in from the windows on either side of the catwalk she was now on, filling her with a buzzing energy that she could feel radiating through the ribbons like electricity. She knew from her study of starborn that they could travel at thousands of miles an hour in the vacuum of space, especially when under the power of a star. She didn't think she needed to go THAT fast, but anything would be better than what she was doing now.
As if in response to her will, she suddenly began to glide forward, picking up speed as she swooped towards the end of the hall, wind catching her in the face and roaring along her cheeks. With her starborn skin, she barely felt a thing as she raced around the corner and out of the waiting door. Two men dressed in military ACUs dived to the side as she blew past them crying out in alarm and confusion as the "Alien" floated by.
Somewhere distantly, she could sense Conn racing in the opposite direction towards the base.
Sunny and Admiral Kelly had Admiral Massie in their custody and were dragging him out into the hallway.
She blew across the open ground her ribbons snapping and billowing behind her as she did. She didn't even have time to imagine what she looked like as she roared over the open field and towards the waiting news vans which were just beginning to pack up their things. They were close to leaving, but she set out a sharp hard telepathic pulse ordering them to stop.
Compelling them to stop.
They froze in their tracks and looked up to see her coming.
Someone scrambled to turn on their camera, not sure what was going on but sure it had to be something good.
She tried not to think about what they would see as the camera flared to life following her approach.
"Make us live."
She ordered,
The news people glanced between each other in confusion,
"But no… we aren’t-"
"What are-"
She came to a sudden jolting stop before them, her billowing black hair fanning out behind her like a curling halo.
"I said, put us on air."
This time the telepathic pulse was too strong to resist. Mostly that, paired with the fact that none of them were sure they really wanted to resist. She was way too interesting to pass up.
They hurried to do what they were doing, and Eris was given just enough time to feel nervous before the camera was turned to her.
They were live.
She read it in the minds of those behind camera who she cut off as she began to speak,
"Citizens of Earth, there has been a horrible conspiracy against you. The UN president has ordered the assassination of Admiral Adam Vir and has continually attempted to sabotage the mission. Just now General Massie was taken into custody after ordering the deployment of twenty Thunderhawk’s to harass the rocket and make its destruction look like some sort of collision with space debris."
The group gawked at her as she raised her hand with the small silver device and began playing the recording.
She knew something like this would never be admissible in court. She was pretty sure it would be considered entrapment of some kind, which is why it must be heard now, before everyone, so that the actions of the president could be judged by a jury of the world where it could not be hidden by political machinations.
"Communications have been lost with Apollo 11. And it is... Well... It is likely that he is already dead..."
Her voice broke,
"No matter what happens, I need you, and this nation to understand what is happening before it gets swept under the rug. I saw it with my own eyes, heard it with my own ears and experienced their meeting in the thoughts of a man who is both xenophobic and hateful to his own humankind."
She kept talking trying to give them all the information she could, spilling thoughts she had heard in the head of the UN president and General Massie alike. Every meeting, every liaison, every name until her voice was beginning to crack.
The UN president was just standing to enter her vehicle when a slow muttering began in the crowd behind her. She turned as the ground before her went silent.
She watched as a wave ran through the people. A wave of nudging and whispering and showing off news feeds they had pulled up on their wrist implants. It wasn't long before the entire crowd was either staring down at their arms or clustered around someone else for viewing.
"What is going on?”
She wondered, turning to one of her men who was staring down at her own wrist.
"Madame president?"
He said with a look of confusion.
She could hear it now.
"Her and General Massie have ordered members of the UNSC to adjust funds in order to hide the twenty Thunderhawk’s they were squirting away for just such an event."
She hurried forward, grabbing the secret serviceman by the arm, staring at it as she watched the streaming newsfeed and the freaky white alien with the large dark eyes and flowing black hair.
"She is afraid of aliens, she wishes to isolate and eventually use humanity's superior forces to overtake trade in the galaxy, forceful if need be."
The muttering behind her had turned into an angry grumbling, and she turned to see the eyes of hundreds that turned towards her.
"Get me out of here."
She hissed. the Secret Serviceman took a step back with a look of confusion and indecision on his face.
"It's your job."
She snarled, but he just stared at her.
She hurriedly ran over to her car as the crowd began to filter in around them pressing close. A few of the secret service men pulled guns, but a large majority of them were frozen with indecision and were taken over by the crowd. She scrambled into the back seat of her vehicle and slammed the door shut screaming at the driver to get moving.
The crowd was surrounding them now, pounding at the glass.
She could hear their angry voices raised for her to be heard behind bullet proof glass.
Outside, she watched a lone figure step onto the platform where the lectern was and stare at her with its beady black eyes. The Chairwoman of the GA stood over the crowd like it's filthy alien lord.
And even though Rundi could not smile, she could swear it was smiling.
Baby K hit a rough patch of turbulence coming down from the atmosphere. She struggled with the controls as she was thrown left and right inside the cockpit of her rickety shuttle.
Donovan Red had ordered her down here to grab the UNSC, but she was so scared and full of adrenaline that she had dropped it at too steep an angle. The ride was much bumpier than it was supposed to be, and her teeth were rattling inside her head.
Just then two Jets suddenly cut in behind her out of nowhere, and she heard her console beep and warn her about a lock on, making it clear that she was just one click of a trigger away from imminent doom.
"This is Eagle Dispatch One, unidentified vessel, you have crossed into restricted UNSC airspace, identify yourself or be destroyed! You have ten seconds to comply, over."
She scrambled for her communications, but her fingers felt as stiff as wood as she scrambled for the button.
"I repeat, this is Eagle Dispatch One, unidentified vessel, you have entered restricted UNSC airspace, you are ordered to identify yourself or be destroyed. Five seconds remaining. Over."
She slammed her first into the comms button nearly panicking,
"UNSC!"
Her voice was rattling,
"This is B-baby K, and I... The Apollo 11 is under attack!"
She was breathless as she forced the words out.
There was silence over the coms,
"Say again? Uhm I mean please repeat over.”
"Apollo 11 is under attack!"
”…”
”…”
More silence,
”Roger that. Please stand by. Over."
The lock lifted and the two jets pulled up to the side of her, staying close now.
She recognized those jets as two F-90 Darkfires.
They stayed by her side for a moment, and as close as they were she could see one of the pilots fidgeting with the coms, talking and wildly gesticulating, while his copilot was beginning to wildly flip switches.
Meanwhile, a second voice came in over the coms.
"On your left! Eagle Dispatch Two here, unidentified vessel, please land on UNSC base airstrip one. Just contact the control tower once you get close for guidance and instruction."
Baby K looked over into the other jet, just to see the pilot adjusting his helmet and clicking an oxygen tube to the front of his helmet. His co-pilot had already put the additional oxygen mask on and was also flipping switches.
”Uhm aren’t you going to escort me?”
Baby K managed to blurt out in confusion,
”Godspeed Baby K, Eagle Dispatch Two over and out.”
Both men in the jet to her left had apparently finished their preparations and gave her a quick salute.
Then suddenly, both jets adjusted their angle and cut engines, before switching to their big fusion engines, rocketing them up and out of sight within seconds.
So far it had been a relatively quiet day at the Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base. Most of the air traffic had been canceled due to the launch of the Apollo mission, so there was not much to do, leaving much of the Airport less staffed than normal.
In the Air Traffic Control tower of the base, only two men were working. Though “working” was stretching it, considering Senior Controller M. Fredrick was currently in the middle of his book (though he was at least in front of his station) and his comrade Senior ATC Instructor A. Millard was currently sitting in a corner, watching a movie on his implant.
”So what are you watching? One of those old Star Wars movies?”
”You bet! Those are the best! By the way any info on that “lost civilian” who got into our airspace?”
”No not yet, though I sent Eagle Dispatch and told them to be extra unfriendly, that will scare these civilians off for sure!”
”Pffft, why couldn’t they watch the start like any other person? There is always some dumb rich kid doing dumb stuff with daddies private shuttle… I don’t understand why we always let them off with a warning…”
The console started beeping,
”Oh look that’s them now!”
”Put ‘em on speakers!”
”Will do!”
…
”ATC this is Eagle, come the FUCK in!”
Fredrick rolled his eyes,
”Ahem… This is Elling Field ATC, calling Eagle Dispatch One. We hear you, over.”
”ATC what the FUCK took you so long!?”
”Ellington Field ATC, to Eagle Dispatch one, firstly: language, secondly: please follow standard radio rules, over.”
”THE APOLLO IS UNDER ATACK BY HOSTILE ELEMENTS!”
”Ellingt-WHAAAAT!? Repeat please! Over!”
”THE APOLLO IS BEEING ATACKED BY HOSTILE ELEMENTS! REQUETING IMMEDIATE ASSIST!”
Fredrick just stared at Millard dumbfounded. As the senior officer Millard was quick to collect himself and jumped up and towards his console.
”What are you waiting for Fredrick! Are we blind!? DEPLOY THE GARRISON!”
Fredrick ignored all protocol and just flipped the switch to connect his comms to every recipient available.
”ATC to all personnel and everyone who can hear me, the Apollo is under attack, I repeat, the apollo is under attack. I want all available planes that can reach the outer atmosphere ready ASAP! Get the darkfires on the runway I want them in the air yesterday!”
Conn raced towards the airstrip, feeling the wind in the ribbons at his back. He couldn't go nearly as fast as he wanted to with air resistance.
Why the hell did Adam always have to get into so much trouble, why did he always have to be the center of attention!?
Everyone either hated him or loved him, but the problem was people who hated him also wanted to kill him.
Why did he have to be so controversial!?
Why did he have to be hated for something that was such a big deal. Why couldn't he be hated for having controversial political opinions. Conn paused…
On second thought, controversial political opinions were kind of what had gotten them here in the first place, so he guessed that was kind of a useless comparison. How about being the kind of guy who liked to talk too much about fishing. That was a great way to make people hate you for being boring, but it didn't usually mean that people wanted to kill you.
Maybe they could get the man a hobby doing something that wasn't so controversial…
Like…
Kicking small Animals or…
Cannibalism.
He came roaring to the stop at the edge of the airfield just in time to watch an entire platoon of pilots racing towards jets. He could hear their minds and looked up to see a rather dinky shuttle descending from the sky. He floated forward towards one of the jets as two pilots leaped inside.
He was going to need a ride.
The pilots turned to look at him, but Conn just shook his head.
The pilots decided to ignore him in the confusion and Conn grabbed on tight.
Starborn, he had come to learn, were a very interesting species in comparison to others. Vertically, as in from the top down he was very fragile and likely to break his neck or collapse his spine if there was any kind of pressure, but with horizontal forces, he was practically indestructible. Below him the ship roared to life and soon they were gathering speed along the runway.
His grip was tight, and he used the extra energy from his ribbons to speed himself up along with the jet to reduce the pull on his arms.
His grip wasn't that strong.
They went vertical almost immediately, and he made sure to orient his body in the correct direction as they went hurtling into the sky.
Red's right wing had been hit. If there had been atmosphere around him he would have been a goner, but there was no air resistance here, so once he regained control of his roll, he pulled back into position and fired one last shot as the opportunity arose. The sixth Thunderhawk was destroyed in an eruption of debris, which he dodged only with difficulty, limping without the aid of the maneuvering jet on the end of his one wing. Things were only speeding up now, the Rundi were almost gone and the pressure was being laid thick on his people. They were hard to hit but the pursuit made it almost impossible for them to do any real maneuvering of their own. He was almost hit again as another Thunderhawk sped underneath him. They rolled this way and that rocking from one side to the other. Flying through debris and over strips of silver metal.
Below them the earth hung as a glowing orb.
Red cut in a wide circle coming in with the sun at his back, using it to blind one of the enemy Thunderhawk’s as he came in. He watched the group of them form up suddenly as a ring around the slow moving rocket, intending quite certainly to rush it all at once. He screamed into the comm trying to order his men around, but it was going to be too late, he could already see it coming.
The jets rushed forward, and he did too, screaming inside his helmet as they went to broadside Apollo 11.
And then with all the silence of space, sixteen F-90 Dark Fires came spitting overhead all at once, raining down a line of ordinance that cut through the group of unsuspecting Thunderhawk’s.
Space around them was filled with a myriad of silent explosions as each and every one of them was ripped to shreds.
All except one…
He saw it at the last moment.
It had been hit in the tail and had gone wildly off course.
It turned sideways, but had just enough force... For its wing to tear straight through the aluminum siding of the rocket.
FUCK!
Chavez and Richards had been ordered to strap into their seats.
Adam had taken it upon himself to lock down the rest of the main cabin. Outside the flashing lights were like a fireworks display without sound. He grabbed onto one of the rails, forcing equipment back into place, so that if anything happened it wouldn't fly out.
His legs were kicked up behind him as he floated forward reaching for some of the controls as a sudden bright wash of light filtered in through the windows. He heard a scream over his com, and then the air around him was rent with a horrific tearing noise, which suddenly went silent. There was a rush, and he jerked forward as he was sucked back... And out of the ship entirely.
His hands and legs kicked and flailed as he tried to right himself, hearing his own breathing as the only sound as he watched the rocket begin to spin, debris erupting around him as air, and whatever wasn't strapped down was sucked through the small opening.
The rocket was spinning wildly but still on course, while he was spinning wildly in a silent abyss.
Grunting against the force of his spin, he reached down for the controls to the CO2 canister built into the pack of his spacesuit.
He groaned, not sure which way was up or down or back. He tried to right himself against the spin by firing in the opposite direction to slow his spin.
He could see the rocket now spinning in the opposite direction with the sudden loss of oxygen. He hoped the other astronauts were ok. He saw the silhouette of a jet fly past in the distance making its way towards the spinning rocket.
At least there was someone here to help.
Maybe the others would survive-
And then he just… stopped, coming to a confusing halt in the middle of space.
That shouldn't have been right!
He should have kept going forever!
He tried turning his head, but he felt like the pillsbury doughboy in this two thousand year old suit.
What was happening?
Well shit, now he sort of wished he could keep spinning.
There was a tugging on the outside of his suit, and Conn floated into view in front of his helmet.
"You are probably the last person I wanted to see."
He said, though he didn't entirely mean it, and unfortunately Conn knew that too, the mindreading asshole that he was.
"Shove it up your ass Conn."
He gave a rueful sort of smile as Conn grabbed him by the life support pack and started floating them towards the rocket.
The F-90s had somehow managed to slow the spin of the rocket, and pull it back on course with grappling magnets.
All around them space was filled with debris. No more working Thunderhawk’s were present and those that were were quickly being grappled. One sleek racing jet slowly cruised past them. One of its wings was damaged, but whoever was inside waved with one hand as he rolled past.
Adam lifted a hand as Conn brought him the last few hundred feet to the torn opening in the side of the ship, allowing him to step through.
Conn patted him on the side of the helmet,
Before blowing him a kiss and vanishing back out the hole.
Adam floated there, a bit nonplussed for a moment before turning back to the front of the ship where Chaves and Richards were still strapped into their seats staring at him and after Conn. He floated over to strap himself in.
"Admiral! You're ok!”
"Yes, it seems that I am, thanks to a... Friend of mine."
Just then Conn appeared again just before their right side window, and like the classy gentlemen that he was began rubbing his butt up against the glass.
He sighed,
"Friend is kind of stretching it."
"Apollo 11 this is Houston, do you copy!"
The man on the other end of the line sounded close to tears, and Adam hurried to respond,
"Houston this is Apollo 11."
On the other side he thought he heard the sound of voices cheering in relief.
"What is your status, over?”
"We are a bit beat up Houston, we have a tear in our hull, but our suits are ok, and we have help."
"Prepare to abort mission."
Adam frowned,
"Now wait a second there Houston! I didn't get sucked out the side of my own rocket to just quit now. Tell the boys to come up here and patch us up and we can finish the mission. All systems are still functioning, and we are back on course."
He glanced over at the others,
”That is, if the crew wants to continue."
There was a pause and then Chavez timidly piped in,
"I'd be ok with that."
Richards sighed,
"Roger Houston, patch us up."
Granted it may have been cheating. Apollo 11 hadn't had support with special tools that could just patch up a spaceship within ten minutes, but then again the original Apollo 11 hadn't been in the middle of a firefight while on their journey to the moon.
So it was with some trepidation that Houston allowed it, and before long they had air back inside the cabin back up to pressure, but they also had a sixteen-man rotating escort for the rest of the way.
The group of them were even shocked to see Rundi drones join the formation, only to learn that it had been the UN president who had allegedly called the hit on him. It was hard to believe, but they were only getting snippets here and then from over radio and from Conn, who floated around occasionally to rub another part of his anatomy against the window and give them teasing updates.
The moon was growing slowly in their vision.
"Hehe, I can see my house from here."
Adam remarked as they prepared to detach the lunar module from the rest of the ship.
They landed without incident, observed by mobile camera crews and news reporters as he made his own footprint on the never changing dust of the moon's surface. He gave them a thumbs up to let them know he was fine and hesitated only once before setting up the UN flag in the dirt. He refused to let his enthusiasm be dampened by the day's events and hopped around dancing and leaping for joy as another one of his childhood dreams was fulfilled.
…
That was before he plowed face first into the moon's surface and required help from Richards to stand back up again.
They left soon after taking another three days of escort back to earth before strapping themselves in for final entry.
Conn left them just as they were entering orbit with a very big and very drawn out middle finger for all three of them.
"Your friend is super delightful isn't he?”
"You don’t know the half of it, try having a child with him."
Adam muttered, refusing to elaborate even as they stared at him in confusion.
They fell from the sky and landed somewhere in the Pacific Ocean, picked up by the waiting navy vessel who was within nine miles of their landing site. They were fished from the water and returned safe and sound to the ship to cheers and cameras. Adam's legs felt a little like jelly after days of not using them, and he was finally able to relax lying on the deck of the ship under the sun as people ran around them on either side.
His hands shook slowly building up after the stress of the last week. He took long deep breaths and closed his eyes.
The next few days were going to be a real shit show.
And somehow it wasn’t because he was now known as the man who faceplanted on not one, but TWO interstellar bodies…
The media was way to busy with the other story, a massive net of deceit and corruption that would now be uncovered.
Want to find a specific one, see the whole list or check fanart?
Here is the link to the master-post.
Intro post by me
OC-whole collection
Patreon of the author
Obviously, I have Charlie’s permission to post this and for the people already knowing the stories, or starting to read them: If you follow the link and check out the story you will see some differences. I made some small (non-artistic) changes, mainly correcting writing mistakes, pronoun correction and some small additional info here and there of things which were not thought of/forgotten or even were added/changed in later stories (like the “USS->UNSC” prefix of Stabby, Chalar=/->Sunny etc). As well as some "biggemajor" changes in descriptions and info’s for the same stringency/continuity reason. That can be explained by the story collection being, well a story collection at the start with many standalone-stories just starring the same people, but later on it gets more to a stringent storyline with backstories and throwbacks. (For example Adam Vir has some HEAVY scars over his body, following his bones, which were not really talked about up till half the collection, where it says it covers his whole body and you find out via backflash that he had them the whole time and how he got them, they just weren't mentioned before. However, I would think a doctor would at least see these scars before that, especially since he gets analyzed, treated and goes shirtless/in T-shirts in some stories). So TLDR: Writing and some descriptions are slightly changed, with full OK from the author, since he himself did not bother to correct these things before.
2024.05.14 22:32 GraceOfTheNorth A message from the Galactic Federation via Elizabeth April
Not sure if y'all are familiar with Elizabeth April and her channeling but she posted a video yesterday that I think many of you might enjoy, it's her channeling of a message from the Galactic Federation on what is going on with the solar storms and our energy.
A message from the Galactic Federation
With that said: Ground, drink and emerge yourself in water, mind your electrolytes and omega oils for your body electricity (after all, this is a magnetic storm). My body is craving veggies and seafood and that seems to help.
If you feel the radiation is too much and grounding or water doesn't work you can fairly easily put yourself in a 'time out' by making a shield or box that functions like a Faraday cage (aluminum foil on cardboard, shiny side out).
I know it all sounds a bit nuts but hey, here we are at the cusp of human progress trying to cope with all the weird stuff that's going on in the world. We haven't gone mad, we're simply in tune with what's happening on a much greater scale than others seem to grasp.
There are way too many 'real adults' with accomplishments here for this experience to be some teenage dream or alien-cosplay. There is no faking solar storms and the research into how it affects pretty much everything, including our mood and dna.
A new flare is incoming, meditate with binaural beats on alpha/theta bands with headphones. If you're feeling restless try turning off as many gadgets in your home as you can especially bluetooth devices.
We're all in this together, choosing unification, choosing love, choosing authenticity. The angels are with us, lean into religion, they are real and they are here to help us if we have the good sense to pray and ask.
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A message from the Galactic Federation
With that said: Ground, drink and emerge yourself in water, mind your electrolytes and omega oils for your body electricity (after all, this is a magnetic storm). My body is craving veggies and seafood and that seems to help.
If you feel the radiation is too much and grounding or water doesn't work you can fairly easily put yourself in a 'time out' by making a shield or box that functions like a Faraday cage (aluminum foil on cardboard, shiny side out).
I know it all sounds a bit nuts but hey, here we are at the cusp of human progress trying to cope with all the weird stuff that's going on in the world. We haven't gone mad, we're simply in tune with what's happening on a much greater scale than others seem to grasp.
There are way too many 'real adults' with accomplishments here for this experience to be some teenage dream or alien-cosplay. There is no faking solar storms and the research into how it affects pretty much everything, including our mood and dna.
A new flare is incoming, meditate with binaural beats on alpha/theta bands with headphones. If you're feeling restless try turning off as many gadgets in your home as you can especially bluetooth devices.
We're all in this together, choosing unification, choosing love, choosing authenticity. The angels are with us, lean into religion, they are real and they are here to help us if we have the good sense to pray and ask.
2024.05.14 13:38 Nexgen_composites Exploring the Superiority of Multilayer Composite Pipe Construction for Future Proof Your Plumbing
 | https://preview.redd.it/32hvfe38pd0d1.jpg?width=612&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6655debc23d075e2ce31a4388895718f4d43d5e4 submitted by Nexgen_composites to u/Nexgen_composites [link] [comments] IntroductionThe plumbing solution’s inventiveness is important in ensuring the existence of products for extended periods and also making them run effectively and sustainability is achieved. Moving into the future, it appears that the needs of plumbing systems are also changing, and that is why the best approach is to use the newest materials and methods of construction.Among the innovative solutions that have surfaced to address these problems is the multilayer composite pipe construction which is among the examples that have been invented. In this article, we will deal with the question of multiple-layer pipes’ superiority and will analyze their advantages, applications, and the leading Multilayer Composite Pipe Company in India that began this practice. Understanding Multilayer Composite Pipe ConstructionMultilayer composite pipes comprise layers of various components and have an outrageous usefulness that superimposes the favorable circumstances of each material. Usually, the pipes are made of different layers with each of them being responsible for the particular property.In the core, you will usually find a thermoplastic substance such as PEX (cross-linked PE) and PERT (PE of high-temperature resistance), which excel at corrosion and smooth flow resistance. Along with the middle layer is an aluminum shell, which serves to provide strength and stiffness, and at the same time acts as an oxygen barrier needed in applications such as the radiator floor heating systems. The last layer is made of an additional type of thermoplastic material that reinforces the surface by resisting environmental factors and mechanical stress. Benefits of Multilayer Composite Pipe Construction
Applications of Multilayer Composite Pipe ConstructionMultilayer composite pipes are revolutionizing plumbing systems across diverse applicationsResidential Plumbing: Addressing many aspects of water usage: supplying suitable water for drinking, heating, and cooling; multilayer composite pipes are the perfect option for residential plumbing issues. Their resilience, versatility, and inability to be corroded by chemicals even if homes are tiny or large are the guarantees of reliable performance. Commercial Buildings: In cases of large-scale commercial buildings like offices, hotels, and hospitals, multilayer glass fiber pipes facilitate high-grade reliability and efficiency, which are a basic need, to cater to high‐demand plumbing applications. The fact that they survive extreme usage and can cover multi-layered floor plans is why we cannot do without them in commercial construction projects. Industrial Applications: Industries need systems of good water condition for their operations, and multilayer composite pipes compete with flexibility, corrosion resistance, and heat insulation. How it is conducted, be it reckoned with the addressing of chemicals, gases, or process fluids, these pipes still give an undoubted solution for industrial plumbing. Leading Multilayer Composite Pipe Company in IndiaIn the landscape of plumbing solutions, one company stands out for its commitment to innovation and quality: The Potential of Multilayer Composite Pipe Company in India. Over the years, Multilayer Composite Pipe Company in India, which boasts of a stellar reputation built on the experience of unmatched quality, has shown the present-day outstanding in manufacturing and providing multilayer composite pipes to domestic and foreign markets.Multilayer Composite Pipe MachineOur Multilayer Composite Pipe Machine is the brightest point of our company’s innovation in pipe production. Technological-wise advanced devices are employed in the production process as a means of producing quality and durable pipes. By making residential pipe plumbing systems as well as industrial applications multilayer composite pipes, the Multilayer Composite Pipe Machine established itself as an uncontested leader in the industry.https://preview.redd.it/su0cguxepd0d1.jpg?width=612&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9d3a22b75ba4ed54f8303ebcfad5cf0435993aaf Multilayer Composite Pipe Company NameNexgenPipe: one of the leaders in the Multi-Layer Composite Pipe industry, is the one who solves the engineering problems in plumbing by offering a diverse range of solutions. The principle of quality and sustainability is our main principle for producing long-lasting, cost-saving piping systems for residents, businesses, and industries. Trust in NexgenPipe to receive high-level quality plumbing products that will resist future changes.FAQs on Multilayer Composite Pipe Company
Nexgen Composite Industries Leading the WayNexgen Composite Industries, being a part of Multilayer Composite Pipe Company in India, is one of the most innovative and excellent companies in the field of plumbing industry.Tailoring a wide array of advanced products and maintaining the highest standards in quality, Nexgen Composite Industries keeps writing new stories of what can be done in the plumbing solutions industry. With its groundbreaking work in multilayer composite pipe construction, Nexgen Composite Industries is spearheading the future of plumbing, one innovation at a time. |
2024.05.14 13:05 hpplindia Metals at the Heart of Solar Collectors !
 | https://preview.redd.it/4hvzcuhkjd0d1.png?width=602&format=png&auto=webp&s=b6674031b573fb5f8c42ca99fe410655a8e19c27 submitted by hpplindia to u/hpplindia [link] [comments] Copper: The Conductor of Choice Copper stands out as the metal of choice for solar collector pipes due to its exceptional thermal conductivity, which ensures rapid heat transfer from the collector surface to the water. Its corrosion resistance and durability under high temperatures further make it indispensable in collector designs. Aluminum: Supporting Solar Efficiency Aluminum's role in solar water heaters, particularly in the frames and backing of solar collectors, cannot be overstated. Its lightweight nature, excellent corrosion resistance, and ability to reflect solar radiation back into the collector enhance the overall efficiency and longevity of the system. Stainless Steel: Durability Meets Sustainability For storage tanks and internal components, stainless steel is a preferred material. Its resistance to corrosion and ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures make it ideal for maintaining the quality and safety of the stored hot water over many years. Enhancing Performance with Metal Coatings Beyond the structural use of metals, advanced metal coatings play a pivotal role in maximizing the efficiency of solar water heaters. Selective coatings made from metals like nickel or titanium can be applied to the surface of collectors to enhance their ability to absorb solar radiation while minimizing heat loss. The Environmental and Economic Benefits of Metal-Based Solar Water Heaters The use of metals in solar water heaters not only contributes to the system's efficiency and durability but also offers significant environmental benefits. By reducing reliance on fossil fuels for water heating, these systems decrease greenhouse gas emissions and promote a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Economically, the initial investment in a metal-based solar water heater pays off in the long run through reduced energy bills and minimal maintenance costs. Challenges and Innovations While the benefits of metal in solar water heaters are clear, challenges such as the cost of materials like copper and the environmental impact of mining and processing these metals remain. However, ongoing research into alternative materials and more sustainable mining practices promises to address these concerns. Innovations in metal recycling and the development of coatings that can further improve efficiency and reduce costs are also paving the way for more sustainable solar water heating solutions. The Future of Metals in Solar Water Heating As technology advances and the global community continues to seek renewable energy solutions, the role of metals in solar water heaters is set to become even more critical. With research focused on finding the right balance between performance, sustainability, and cost, the future of solar water heating looks bright. Metals, with their unique properties and versatility, will undoubtedly continue to play a central role in the development of these essential systems. Conclusion Metals, through their various roles and forms, are the unsung heroes of solar water heaters. From copper pipes that efficiently transfer heat to aluminum frames that enhance durability, and innovative metal coatings that improve system performance, the contribution of metals to the efficiency and sustainability of solar water heaters is invaluable. As we move towards a more sustainable future, the importance of these materials in harnessing the power of the sun for our daily needs cannot be overstated. References Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) reports on solar water heating technologies. International Energy Agency (IEA) publications on renewable energy and solar heating. Scientific journals and papers on materials science related to solar thermal applications. |
2024.05.14 05:36 bikesnmikes The Perfect Cruiser
 | Can’t say enough good things about this bike. Don’t see a ton of Speedmasters posted here, some, but surprises me there are not more with how great I think it is! submitted by bikesnmikes to Triumph [link] [comments] Customizations and accessories I’ve done: - Left and Right Panniers Black - Passenger Deluxe Backrest Black - Pillion Comfort Seat Black - Comfort Rider Seat Black - High Handlebars Black - Heated Grip Kit - Teardrop Mirrors Black - Dart Flyscreen Black I ordered the Aluminum Radiator Guard and I plan to get white wall tires when I’m due for new tires. I’ve also been intrigued by the Jekill and Hyde exhaust, but there aren’t any dealers near me Anyone have any recommendations on white walls, exhausts, or anything else I’m not thinking of? Stay safe and have fun out there! |
2024.05.13 17:19 GeneralEagle Selling my fully built EVO 6 650-1200hp
 | Not sure if selling is allowed :) submitted by GeneralEagle to MitsubishiEvolution [link] [comments] 37k usd - has over 40k in mods and a Magnus perf build. Located in Florida. Fed legal and titled. I have invoice and build paper work etc. Up for sale is a Federal Legally imported 1999 Mitsubishi Evolution Lancer 6 GSR This is a race spec engine build (bat out of hell), it will take abuse and hold the power well. The possibilities for a 4G63 are amazing, and when you add the magic of a race spec build on top.. Its truly amazing to control this level of power. The car has over $50K into to, the rear diff build, axels and engine alone are $35K. Financing can be done via; https://www.woodsidecredit.com/jdm-finance/ , https://www.lightstream.com/classic-car-financing?cid=AA-14125&irad=88392&fact=14125&irmp=1959121&isredirect=True, or https://jjbest.com/auto-financing/?Source=10781 you could also check personal loan websites like Bestegg.com or Sofi, and your local credit unions. Make sure the rates are comparable to lenders like the above. Usually you need a 600+ Score and 10% down for a loan. Beyond the drive train and suspension, diff work and clean interior….The beauty of this car is with the engine, built by Magnus Motorsports, well known for pioneering the 4G63 culture worldwide. Magnus Motorsports is a full-time fabrication and tuning shop, they literally are the gold standard for 4G63's. Their engine building skills are sought after worldwide due to their knowledge and facility. I purchased this car, but will be sticking to my other to build, need space and also funds to continue building my other car. This Evo runs strong, professionally built by an amazing shop and has a great deal of work beyond the perf done to make it run with reliability. I have receipts from the build showing hours and cost that went into this. No trades. Open to serious buyers. Basics: Issel Blue Power window works Keyless Entry (Needs battery) Full engine built approx. $50K in the car Magnus Performance $24K+ engine alone, 2.0L / 2.2L DSM Methanol Drag Motor https://www.magnusmotorsports.com/product/2-0l-2-2l-dsm-methanol-drag-moto Car has 77K miles on it, since being fully built it has 500miles added, never drag raced or roll raced. Oil used Delo 15w-40 Specs: Approx 650 HP daily on pump gas, ready for 1000-1200 depending on tune. Engine: 2.2L, Long block built by magnus performance motorsports Head built by Head Games Magnus Performance Intake Manifold PRP Bits not listed Custom fab on the catch can, New alternator Battery relocation and harness (custom) Installed intake air temp sensor connector New starter New charge piping New spark plugs Engine bay painted New thermostat New power steering reservoir to pump hose Derale power steering cooler R35 ignition coils custom spec 88mm Billet Crankshaft. 10.5:1 custom spec piston ARP L19 rod bolts MLS 0.055″ Head Gasket Magnus L19 Head Studs Balance Shaft Eliminator Kit Adjustable Cam Gears Magnus Spec Alcohol Camshaft New Lifters and Rockers Gates Timing Belt and all new timing components Front Cover / Oil Pump Assembly Oil Filter Housing Rear main housing All new OE gaskets and seals throughout Turbine: Garret 4088 Turbo, Garrett Turbine outlet flange Fuel: E85 ready Full fuel setup w/ new pumps Bosch Relays Fuel tank cleaned and reinstalled AEM Water /Methanol Kit New water pump pulley, idler, serpentine belt tensioner Intake/exhuast: full custom exhuast. Custom intake piping, intercooler piping Cooling Related: ETS 5 inch core intercooler Drive line and undercarriage: Dryden upraded Swpa kit (Rear Differential Kit / special mounting kit and new bushings) EVO RS Diff BC Racing BR series Coilovers Driveshaft shop Front Axles - high hp ready Driveshaft shop rear axle kit Evo VI (Race spec) - high hp ready Drifeshaft Shop Aluminum driveshaft Mishimoto Aluminum Radiator Mishimoto Silicone Radiator Hoses Ethrottle, drive by wire EVO 9 setup New brake master cylinder New clutch, flywheel, New ball joints in the knuckles and lower control arms Maintains RPM rev in between gear changes Brake related: Rebuilt brakes and painted Body Related: New hubs, bearings, studs ECU: Link ECU management system Tire/Wheel: AVID AV-06 18x8 5x4.5 +35 H/B Anteres ingen 235/40/18 Others: Passenger airbag replaced Wired in boost mode switch and installed lower dash panel drivers side Replaced front fender signal lenses, right tail light, No dings, dents or accidents Body seals are in tact and in good shape Improvement points: Paint work is needed in certain areas, refresh would be best. AC Fan works just needs AC Unit as it was removed during the build (180 new on Ebay). |
2024.05.12 23:17 Redluff TORRAS cases comprehensive review
 | https://preview.redd.it/ib3zfd9zs10d1.jpg?width=3327&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b407e61d8a871a15f827e585f6ec5362c6368860 submitted by Redluff to iPhone15Pro [link] [comments] Magnets on the R case Magnets on the spin case sticking to a radiator on the side of the fridge https://preview.redd.it/p96ueh9zs10d1.jpg?width=5160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f12758934f18015bd47d6bc0800436eb1b47da14 https://preview.redd.it/o4gg5e9zs10d1.jpg?width=5160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9ba2cecd1f3c15ac702fffc81c9932c04ea690e5 https://preview.redd.it/sw598f9zs10d1.jpg?width=5160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=09ecb0df8c9346455608b750d3712d6a0230f903 hanging out on the side of the shower you can use the ring to hand the phone on almost any type of bottle, as long as it has some liquid and doesnt fall over. have the recipe at eye level in the kitchen standing upright. you can also balance it on the edge without the stand, but this is a tad more secure negative angle with counterweight highest angle the R stand can go in portrait mode Full disclosure, TORRAS sent me these cases free of charge, but they didn't pay me or tell me to say anything; these are my own genuine opinions about the cases, good and bad. The white iPhone is in the Ostand Spin case, and the natural one is in the Ostand R case. I want to start off with MagSafe because the magnets on these are insane. As visible with the magnet paper, the MagSafe consists of only two segments rather than a full ring, but they are suuper strong. I currently own 7 cases, and the TORRAS ones have the strongest magnets by far. They stick to MagSafe accessories very strongly, but the R case takes the edge because you can just stick it to any ferromagnetic metal surface and it sticks to it securely. I've done some testing and I'm not afraid of the phone falling off at all. Here's a video I made of this. I've found that this happens because the stand flips out very slightly due to the attraction and sticks to the metal surface. It can also be done with the Spin case, but in my experience, it's a hit or miss, more often a miss. I have to smash my phone onto the surface for it to work, which isn't nice... with the R case, it works flawlessly. I don't think this is an advertised feature, but it works very well. The only thing I miss is the alignment magnets below the ring. The Spin case has the hinge kind of in the way, but I think the R case could easily have it, and it's a bummer that it doesn't. I use a MagSafe wallet, and it just rotates around the rings without the alignment magnet, especially since the ring itself can rotate too, so not even the friction can keep it in place. Not all MagSafe accessories rely on the alignment magnet though, so this depends on what you use with your phone. The built-in stands are more useful than I anticipated. I haven't used cases with stands, pop sockets, or anything like that before, because I don't like the bulk they add to the phone, but these are very minimal and don't add any weight or bulk compared to other cases. The tension hinges feel good and high quality, and the stands work as you would expect, pretty nice overall; you can prop the phone up in basically any orientation and angle. The Spin case has a fixed hinge at the bottom of the MagSafe ring that clicks into place at 90-degree intervals. The R (rotatable) stand can rotate around the MagSafe ring freely. Only the Spin case can hold the phone in a fully upright vertical position, and it can even go at a negative angle if you put something heavy into the stand to counterbalance it (could be useful for taking videos maybe). Overall, I've found the R stand more useful though, and found some alternative uses for the stand as well, as you can see in the images. I've used it to hang it on the glass shower door to listen to music in the shower, without getting the phone wet multiple times, and it works wonders. I've asked TORRAS about how waterproof the hinges are, but they haven't gotten back to me about it yet. (The case or phone doesn't get wet directly, but the steam might condense on it; not sure how good that is in the long run.) Another important aspect to mention is the fidgeting potential of the stands. Opening and closing the stands, spinning them around their axis, it's just all really satisfying and I just can't stop myself from playing with them whenever I have my phone in my hands. This could even potentially be considered a downside in certain situations, as I've found myself distracted, playing with my phone case during conversations with people. These things are addictive if you like to fidget. The overall production and material quality of the cases is excellent. I've bought multiple TORRAS cases and screen protectors with my own money in the past, and they always deliver superb quality. The back of these is a soft translucent dark gray plastic, which means they don't yellow like clear cases. The edges are slightly rough rubber for good grip and drop protection (the same as their Guardian Mag). I also sometimes flip out the stands to support my grip on the phone too. The R stand comes with interchangeable buttons (black, orange, and dark green) machined out of aluminum. This elevates the quality and can be customized (as you can also see in my pictures) and is also a win for the R case in my eyes, compared to the Spin case's fixed buttons made of the same rubber as the sides of the case, though both cases' buttons are clicky and responsive. To summarize, both cases are really high quality with super strong magnets, and I can recommend both; they're great. They have slight differences and strengths, depending on what you need. If I had to choose one, though, I'd definitely get the rotatable over the spin, especially since they're both the same price. The only downside I've found throughout my testing is the missing alignment magnets. I personally have mostly been using my Bullstrap leather case (that I ordered to Europe, expensive as hell) and going caseless every now and then in the past, but the Ostand R quickly became my main case, replacing the Bullstrap and even the naked phone. The built-in kickstand in a regular phone case form factor is just so convenient, I miss it whenever I don't have it (and the addcitive fidgeting might play a role too haha), and the fact that I can just slap the phone onto a metal surface without worrying about it falling off is also very useful for me. I often put my phone aside to take a timelapse video of me working, so that i don't get distracted by it and concentrate on work, and the built in stands make this A LOT easier than before. I switched the action and power button to orange and set my wallpaper and clock to match and i just love the personality of it. If i happen to switch to another case or go naked occasionally (which i rarely do now), i still carry the R case in my backpack with me in case i need it or want to switch to it. I genuinely love this case, which to be honest i didn't expect before getting them. |