[Tfug] oil bong computing

[dave jordan]

PCP based!  pun intentional?

the thing about soaking your computer in oil, be it animal, vegetable,
or mineral, is, what do you do when you have to replace a part? 
messy, as you said.


On 11/1/05, George Cohn <gwcohn at simplybits.net> wrote:
> Matthew Eskes wrote:
>
> >Um, I cant get over the thought of all the rancid oil that would turn into
> >and all I can do is shudder and feel a little sick. Then other things come
> >to mind, like the crap getting all over my hardware..... eeeeeeek. ;)
> >
> >
> All of the big power transformers that hung on the utility poles, (and
> probably many that still do) were filled with oil to help cool the
> transformers.  As I recall, it was PCP based and has been the cause of a
> lot of environmental concern.
>
> Ham radio operators used to be able to buy or build a dummy load from
> Heathkit that was mounted in a 1 gallon metal can and you filled it with
> oil to dissipate the heat.
>
> It's actually a great idea but a little messy to implement.
>
> George Cohn
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