In a message dated 4/8/100 0:27:34 AM EST, malcox@napanet.net writes:
<< Presumably the gage measures the ether vapor pressure, so I suppose the
internals must be completely filled with ether
to give accurate results. Bit rusty on my physics here.
I suppose you can still buy ether, I used to use it a lot for model airplane
engines. Never sniffed it once.
Then there is the problem of soldering the brass bulb without blowing your
brains out. >>
Margaret Lucas' son does the ether bulb work at MOMA in Albuquerque. He
showed me how he did it one time. Made it look simple, of course he's been
doing them for 10 or so years. I've had a couple done there. Don't recall
the actual price, but I don't think it was $100. got a new tube and cleaning
in the deal too.
Yes ether is EXTREMELY dangerous. If you do try it remember to get rid of
the left over ether immediately. If stored in a partially filled container
it becomes even more dangerous. I worked in a lab where they evacuated the
entire building because someone found an old partially filled 5 gal ether can
in a storage area.
BTW , if you do try it let us know where you are and when you'll be trying.
Like to listen for the explosion.:)
Bob Paul
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