or you could just use a variac transformer, like this;
http://www.variac.com/staco_3PN10_20.htm
(and I have one you could play with if you give it back some day)
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- Tue Feb 09, 2010 4:24 pm
- Forum: Power & Electronics
- Topic: MV brainstorm -- run golf cart motor on 110 AC?
- Replies: 68
- Views: 13017
- Mon Feb 08, 2010 3:25 pm
- Forum: 2010 Theme Camps
- Topic: Power To The Playa... From Germany!
- Replies: 152
- Views: 47653
...Kvon, you could always disguise your installation by having the surface look like a half-finished Art project (there are, unfortunately, all too many of those at BM). That way, no one would be interested in it and no photographs would be taken... I am sad to hear that you might try to complete mo...
- Sun Feb 07, 2010 8:03 am
- Forum: 2010 Art & Performance
- Topic: Art Intallation at BM10: "Ein Hammer" by Jellyfish
- Replies: 317
- Views: 92608
- Fri Feb 05, 2010 11:44 am
- Forum: Building Camps & Villages
- Topic: Need help with a tower structure
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5013
The suspension of your van will make the tower wobbly, especially if you plan on driving with it attached. If you will leave it parked, consider jacking the car up on each corner and adding jack-stands underneath supporting the frame. This will eliminate any sway associated with the suspension. Bamb...
- Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:32 am
- Forum: Bikes & Transportation
- Topic: Trucks as potential mutant vehicles
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4761
- Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:28 am
- Forum: Q & A Tips and Tricks
- Topic: How to catch your prey.
- Replies: 71
- Views: 9510
...first, make sure your alone (unless your into THAT sort of thing) Next remove your pants (alternatively if your pants are equipped with a zipper, or you are naked or wearing a kilt or dress, you may skip this step) Choose either hand (preferably NOT the one you use to greet other People with) and...
- Mon Feb 01, 2010 5:12 pm
- Forum: Food & Drink
- Topic: Recycled water anyone?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 10101
- Tue Jan 26, 2010 3:26 pm
- Forum: Stories
- Topic: Towards a More Accessible Burn
- Replies: 174
- Views: 48313
here is an idea; http://www.wheelchair-lifts-ramps.com/Solid-5--Ramp.htm http://www.wheelchair-lifts-ramps.com/Sidedoor-Ramps.htm buy 12 of these $261 x 12 = $3132 then buy 12x chains and 12x locks secure them at strategic locations (ie; 1 each plaza, 2 center camp, 1 man, 1 temple, 4 along Esplanad...
- Tue Jan 26, 2010 3:19 pm
- Forum: Stories
- Topic: Towards a More Accessible Burn
- Replies: 174
- Views: 48313
Vehicles & Wheelchairs; http://www.travelsafer.org/RideSafe_Web.pdf http://www.usatechguide.org/articledisplay.php?artid=14 airlines paper on boarding wheelchairs; http://ntl.bts.gov/DOCS/T10.html building ramps to ADA specifications; http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/ramps/ada-specs.ph...
- Mon Jan 25, 2010 6:18 pm
- Forum: 2010 Art & Performance
- Topic: Art Intallation at BM10: "Ein Hammer" by Jellyfish
- Replies: 317
- Views: 92608
- Sat Jan 23, 2010 1:38 pm
- Forum: Building Camps & Villages
- Topic: Has anyone ever done a methane digester on the playa?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4515
...using poo in a shower system maybe?girl Mark wrote:Actually, ideally, it'd be a water heater that runs on doo doo- but the heat exchanger for the water heating system is more likely to at least be disguised as some kind of fire art.Captain Goddammit wrote:A night light that runs on doo doo... what will they think of next?!
- Fri Jan 22, 2010 5:29 pm
- Forum: Stories
- Topic: Towards a More Accessible Burn
- Replies: 174
- Views: 48313
- Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:12 pm
- Forum: Stories
- Topic: Towards a More Accessible Burn
- Replies: 174
- Views: 48313
and the ADA standards are the minimum. Gentler grades, wider slopes, bigger landings, if possible. We built the Dragonfly Lounge in 2003 and wanted to make it "ADA compliant" (after having to regretfully turn down a wheelchair-bound Citizen in 2002, who we could not even brute-force lift aboard due ...
- Wed Jan 20, 2010 8:13 pm
- Forum: Philosophical Center
- Topic: Ola Loa Drinks at Center Camp
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5265
- Wed Jan 20, 2010 6:25 pm
- Forum: Philosophical Center
- Topic: Ola Loa Drinks at Center Camp
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5265
- Wed Jan 20, 2010 6:12 pm
- Forum: 2010 Theme Camps
- Topic: Power To The Playa... From Germany!
- Replies: 152
- Views: 47653
...I am at such a loss, or perhaps it is merely cultural differences, to understand how all that I read of this festival, can be true. The freedom of expression and uninhibited enjoyment of activities, and other persons, seems so "un-controlled", that, I am having difficulty comprehending it's exis...
- Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:59 pm
- Forum: Building Mutant Vehicles
- Topic: Tracked vehicle construction?
- Replies: 350
- Views: 105146
...I have given up on the 100% tracked vehicle for now...although I do plan to pick it back up one day. I am now torn between a big-wheel bike with fire effects or a half-track bike like the old kettengrad's of WWII for BM2010. However, I am fascinated by the talk and trying to follow...a CVT or lar...
- Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:17 am
- Forum: 2010 Theme Camps
- Topic: Power To The Playa... From Germany!
- Replies: 152
- Views: 47653
- Mon Jan 18, 2010 1:31 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: OT. Casino gambling and comp'ed rooms?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3443
- Sat Jan 16, 2010 3:19 am
- Forum: Food & Drink
- Topic: Recycled water anyone?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 10101
Experimenting with water recycling systems is one thing. Depending on them for your life is another....but then you can buy ice (as the Captain says) and watch it melt, so as long as you have money (and the ice trucks keep coming), you won't die of thirst. just don't ask to "drink" from OED's "penis...
- Mon Jan 11, 2010 5:11 pm
- Forum: 2010 Theme Camps
- Topic: Hushville people. Are you out there?
- Replies: 83
- Views: 20548
...those sufficiently motivated could observe said Offenders in their daily (and nightly) goings, with a camera and telephoto lens, capturing anything of interest. This could be followed by a brief conversation (along with a copy of said photos) with the appropriate Agencies (of which there are a pl...
- Mon Jan 11, 2010 5:00 pm
- Forum: 2010 Theme Camps
- Topic: Steinway piano/"pinemom"/Terminal City
- Replies: 77
- Views: 10017
- Sat Jan 09, 2010 4:55 pm
- Forum: Bikes & Transportation
- Topic: For all those towing trailers...
- Replies: 332
- Views: 79280
- Wed Jan 06, 2010 6:48 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Screw the Banks and Investment Firms
- Replies: 1277
- Views: 170948
- Wed Jan 06, 2010 5:16 pm
- Forum: 2010 Theme Camps
- Topic: Looking to Possibly join a theme camp.
- Replies: 57
- Views: 10396
look for the Regional's Contact for your state (search main BM site for Regionals). Get in touch. Most states have events all year long, providing a chance to get to know some potential camp-mates BEFORE you commit to spending a week with them (and also get some of those fashion tips). Good Luck, an...
- Wed Jan 06, 2010 3:01 pm
- Forum: 2010 Theme Camps
- Topic: Looking to Possibly join a theme camp.
- Replies: 57
- Views: 10396
- Wed Jan 06, 2010 2:59 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Predatory Banking Practices -- I couldn't believe this!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5882
- Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:06 pm
- Forum: 2010 Art & Performance
- Topic: Art Intallation at BM10: "Ein Hammer" by Jellyfish
- Replies: 317
- Views: 92608
- Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:04 pm
- Forum: 2010 Theme Camps
- Topic: APOKILIPTIKA 2010!!!
- Replies: 606
- Views: 105452
- Tue Jan 05, 2010 5:07 pm
- Forum: Q & A Tips and Tricks
- Topic: A question on swords...
- Replies: 79
- Views: 21815
...can I carry a weapon? ...according to the Constitution of the Unite States ... yes,,, according to the commie bastards and the state of Nevada,,,, no... I encourage you to be a test case. Bring a sword, behave, get ticketed/arrested. Then have your day in court. If you lose the first round, appe...