Wind Turbines Posing a Problem in Maryland

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by matt_mcq, Mar 18, 2014.

  1. MrMacdugal

    MrMacdugal Well-Known Member

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    Aug 19, 2011
    I always keep my fan on when I sleep. Even in the winter. I like the humming noise. 5 bucks says there will be sleeping wildlife and fishes just lounging all around these things. Don't expect to be paid if I'm not spot on.
     
  2. bungalowparkbob

    bungalowparkbob Well-Known Member

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    Jan 21, 2013
    Google it.

    I repeat, I don't think turbines would affect the surf. I do think they would have impact on the surface winds local to the wind farm, and I wonder about the extent of that impact.
    Upper level winds don't create waves, however they do influence the surface pressure systems which are responsible for the wind that does.
     

  3. brewengineer

    brewengineer Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2011
    You mean UV from arcing? That wouldn't happen in underwater power lines, so still not relevant.
     
  4. brewengineer

    brewengineer Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2011
    Teslas do not get 300 miles of range with heavy footed driving, which has been shown in many road tests. You are just looking at the best reported numbers and not seeing the details behind it. I am not talking about acceleration performance, but practical usage. Until the cars can recharge in a few minutes, most American will not buy them.
     
  5. bungholesurfer

    bungholesurfer Member

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    Feb 25, 2014
    They just look like they're spinning slow cause they're so huge. One of thos blades could cut you in two.
     
  6. nynj

    nynj Well-Known Member

    Jul 27, 2012
    They made the same law in NJ... Can't buy a Tesla direct

     
  7. brewengineer

    brewengineer Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2011
    That was the link I posted. It talked about republican leadership (that claims to be pro-free market) passing laws to prevent competition against the middle man car dealerships.
     
  8. aka pumpmaster

    aka pumpmaster Well-Known Member

    Apr 30, 2008
    NJ is as blue as it gets Brew.
     
  9. Zeroevol

    Zeroevol Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2009
    They will help the shark population. Bird gets hit, or should I say, bird flys into blade, falls in water, sharks show up. Sharks get tired of feasting on birds all day, then they turn their sights on us. Oh god, I am never surfing again!
     
  10. brewengineer

    brewengineer Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2011
    The governor that pushed for this is as red as it gets.
     
  11. aka pumpmaster

    aka pumpmaster Well-Known Member

    Apr 30, 2008
    I would call him purple