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I have a kitchen that I am remodeling. There is a single 240V stove connector at the bottom of one wall where I had my stove unit, including electrical cooktop, plugged in. I want to replace that stove with a seperate drop in electrical cooktop range and a seperate in-wall oven, both 240v. Question: Can I run another cable run from the original 240v outlet and use it to connect my in-wall oven? So that I would use the original for the drop in cook top,and the new one for the wall oven. Or, do they need to be on seperate runs from the circuit breaker box? thanks, isitcode |
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- Posted by ronnatalie (My Page) on Tue, May 22, 12 at 6:44
This is actually one of the few times this is permitted exceptions to the rules. You can tap off your 50A range circuit to feed a separate oven and cooktop provided the split off wiring is rated for 20A or more. |
- Posted by ronnatalie (My Page) on Tue, May 22, 12 at 6:45
want to run a second circuit. If the cooktop is one of the bigger induction unit it may draw most of the 50A existing circuit itself. ... |
What are the power requirements of each device and what do the installation instructions call out? |
Thanks. I am not sure if the circuit breaker is 50 amp. But I did find out the 240 v cable is aluminum. As for the device stats, I have not bought them yet, all I know for sure is that they will be 240 V. So, I guess I need to identify the circuit breaker load first. Will it state the info on the breaker? Did not see it on the front, may have to take the panel off to get a better look. The cable has aa 8000 on it. Not sure of the Gage. But it looks like 2 Gage to my untrained eye, kind of big though. |
"...all I know for sure is that they will be 240 V. " The issue is how much power (and current) the devices need to operate. Without any knowledge of the power requirements, why would you even consider "run a new cable (20A) to the second (new) junction box 4 ft away"? |
- Posted by ronnatalie (My Page) on Tue, May 22, 12 at 16:59
Note there are special requirements for making connections to aluminum conductors. You can not use regular wire nuts. Further, as brick says absent knowing the requirements and what you have existing, we can't really make a read as to whether tapping the existing cable for both units is going to work or be safe or legal. |
Why am I considering running from the existing box? Did you really ask that? Because it is easier than running a separate line. Don't confuse my looking into every "possible" option with side stepping safety. If it proves unworkable, I will go whatever route is best. I am in the research stage, and that means talking to people like you guys, friends, and eventually, professionals. Thanks, |
- Posted by bus_driver (My Page) on Wed, May 23, 12 at 7:41
Running the wire is not the primary issue. The first thing is to identify the loads to be served. Already pointed out by others. If that concept is not yet grasped, turn this project over to an electrical contractor. If you were building a highway bridge, would your first concern be that it be adequate to support the loads to be imposed? |
- Posted by ronnatalie (My Page) on Wed, May 23, 12 at 7:48
If you have a legitimate 50A circuit *AND* if the installation instructions do not require otherwise AND if the load of the aggregate use doesn't exceed the rating, you can tap IF you use the appropriate connectors and your tap wiring is rated for at least 20A. However, given you don't have info on the loads NOR do you know what wiring/capacity you currently have we can't even say if you put a regular stove there even. |
Thanks Ronnatalie, I understand I need more info, working on it. But for now, my main question about running from existing cable has been answered. Why others insist on all the details when it really is not needed to answer my initial question is beyond me. Your answer is the one I was looking for. I always intended to bring in an electrician to consult. But I wanted a base of information so I did not sound totally ignorant. As long as the NEC states it is OK with a 50 amp run and I don't exceed my total load I will start with that when the electrician comes round. BusDriver, try to lighten up, we are not all idiots you know. :) Thanks again. |
Why others insist on all the details when it really is not needed to answer my initial question is beyond me. It's because your post made it fairly obvious that you don't have much experience with wiring. So instead of simply answering your question, they were attempting to teach you the right way of approaching the problem. |
Teaching is always welcome. Ronnatalie comments were informative without the condescending remarks displayed in say, Bus Drivers remarks. "Running the wire is not the primary issue. The first thing is to identify the loads to be served. Already pointed out by others. If that concept is not yet grasped, turn this project over to an electrical contractor. If you were building a highway bridge, would your first concern be that it be adequate to support the loads to be imposed?" No reason for this BS! |
- Posted by bus_driver (My Page) on Wed, May 23, 12 at 18:55
So it is BS? How did my advice harm you? It is evident that a difference between us is that I know what I am doing and you do not. |
"Posted by bus_driver (My Page) on Wed, May 23, 12 at 18:55 So it is BS? How did my advice harm you? It is evident that a difference between us is that I know what I am doing and you do not. " Never said it harmed me, just annoyed me. Your above comments are a prime example of what I was talking about. There is a way to have a discussion, and then there is the guy (you) who lives for the goth-ya. You come off as arrogant, condescending, and frankly, you completely missed my question and went into extraneous info I did not ask for nor need. |
And you come off as so ignorant you should probably not be touching wiring. Circuit ratings (amps, not just volts) are driven by the load to be supplied and determine conductor sizes. it is not a guessing game. |
- Posted by bus_driver (My Page) on Thu, May 24, 12 at 8:20
The primary concern on this forum is electrical wiring. For situations where one's feelings are the emphasis, different forums are more appropriate. |
"Posted by brickeyee (My Page) on Thu, May 24, 12 at 8:19 And you come off as so ignorant you should probably not be touching wiring. it is not a guessing game." What? Who is guessing? I asked a simple question concerning code regulations. Can I run two 240V connections off of one to hook up two appliances. That's it, that's all I wanted to know. Is it allowed IAW the NEC to do it? |
But the answer to your "simple question" is sometimes yes and sometimes no. Everyone was trying to get you to supply the information to determine whether in your particular situation, the answer was yes or no. The problem with just answering a question without knowing all of the details is that many people will take a partial answer and run with it and create an unsafe condition. You may not be one of those people but we have no way of knowing that. |
Greg, they don't need to know what I know or don't know, they only need to try to answer my simple question, for which I am very greatful. But telling me I am ignorant because I did not know the power requirements for devices I have yet to buy is just, well, ignorant. I only asked one, simple question, can I run two devices off one 240V line? That's it. The answer is yes, iaw the NEC, as long as it is a 50 A breaker and your total does not exceed the load limit. The details I will leave to an electrician when I ask him/her out to give me an appraisal while he/she verifies I am in fact running off of an existing 50A breaker. Savvy? Thanks again, IsItCode |
I understand. I'm just trying to point out where the misunderstanding originated. It has now degenerated into name calling on both sides, but I'm trying to ignore that. You never said that you were going to use an electrician until after you started getting what you considered rude replies. From the information we received, it sounded like you were going to tackle this project yourself. We were trying to stress that the answer to your simple question is irrelevant until you had all of the information. But since you are using an electrician, you don't even technically need the answer to your simple question. Just tell him what your end goal is and he'll accomplish it in the best way possible. Whether that means running a new line or reusing the old one. |
"they only need to try to answer my simple question" For the information provided the answer is NO. If you understood what you are trying to do you would likely have thought it was no from the very start. There are some very special circumstance that MIGHT allow what you asked to be done. Since you do not have and do not wish to provide the required information, the answer remains NO. Ronnatalie hinted at the possible conditions that might allow the extension, but not all. An iomrtant ones that dxoes not appear mentioned is the number of conductors in the branch circuit. 3-wire 240 V stove connections have previously been allowed under an exception, and remain code compliant if NOT ALTERED. If you alter the branch circuit (and depending on the AHJ they can legitimately call simply moving the receptacle box for a different stove 'altering') you are required to upgrade the 3-wire (hot-hot-neutral) circuit to a 4-wire (hot-hot-neutral-ground) circuit. And no, just adding another wire is generally not allowed. |
Isitcode, some of these folks are real electricians who are giving you free advice. If you look up their old posts you will see that bus_driver and the others have given tons of free advice to people for years. I call myself an "amateur" electrician and hobbyist because I never took the exam. I read through all the code books for fun myself. I know enough to know things are dangerous and to get help when I am not sure rather than guessing. They are asking legitimate questions to fully explore your problem not to make you look bad. Electricity can be dangerous and safety trumps egos in that area. Electricity is not a court of law where they demand only a "yes" or "no" easy answer. There are rules, but each house has some creative way you have to apply the rules that are (a) SAFE (b) code compliant (c) will make your local Inspector happy. Old houses are even more hard to predict without pictures and an onsite visit. Aluminum wire has special safety issues. It is hard for forum people who have never stepped into your kitchen to see all the different issues with a single question. I have had friends ask me if such and such is possible. I usually say yes, but I need to see your house. And sure enough 50% of the time there were critical things they never told me because they didn't know it was important. |
"never told me because they didn't know it was important. " This is the reason electricians, plumbers, and engineers, (and others) often give 'complicated' answers. |
- Posted by petey_racer (My Page) on Sun, May 27, 12 at 15:50
isitcode, let me just explain a few things. Your attitude is a very common one. - You come here highly educated, but not in anything that is related to the topic at hand, although I am sure you would disagree, but this IS true. Your engineering and computer degrees have NO relation to construction electric and codes. - You are looking for a specific answer that YOU think can be easily conveyed. - You either don't get that answer right away, or someone is looking for more info to give a more accurate answer, or someone is vague due to the inadequacy of your questions(s). - You then get annoyed and feel you are being lectured when someone tries to give you the safest answer given the level of the question. Let me tell you, we see this A LOT. Most folks want an "XYZ" answer with no trouble. Well, let me tell you, that is a rare case. Most times more information is needed to give the safest and most accurate answer. I know you'll probably get even more annoyed at my explanation/reply here, but I really don't care. :) |
Thank you. After more research on the ranges and wall ovens, I have decided to err on the max loads in the industry for these appliances. I have decide on a separate 40A 8 / 3 drop for the wall oven appliance. I have not seen one that would exceed that amperage. The existing 50 A circuit will be used for the cooktop range. My circuit breaker panel is full but if I install double breakers in two single slots and move two of the 20 A amp circuits to them I can free up room for the new 40A 240V breaker. I bought special connectors for the aluminum cable so I can connect it to copper without the two making contact. Bought the goop for the aluminum as well. I have removed all the drywall, drilled all the holes, and am ready to run the wire. I have decided to do all the work myself. Thanks again for your help, if nothing else, your comments made me think. Btw, petey, I really don't care either..., I have thick skin. |
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The Sewing Answer Book
The sewing answer book by Barbara Weiland Talbert
This handy little book has answers to hundreds of the most common questions home sewers find themselves asking. If you've got a problem working with plaids, need help adjusting a pattern to fit your personal size, or wonder what maintenance your machine might need, this book has the answer.
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Garrosh Hellscream: Then and now
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The breaking of Azeroth changed a great many things. While the altered landscapes of the Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor may be the most noticeable evidence of Deathwing's violent return, many of Azeroth's heroes have also undergone drastic physical and mental transformations of their own.
Some have questioned Thrall's decision to set Garrosh Hellscream into the fiery crucible of Horde leadership, but none can doubt that this Mag'har orc from Outland has charted a course for his people that will change the very face of Azeroth.
As the son of the orc credited with his people's redemption, Garrosh Hellscream has always carried a bitter mantle of duty to his kind. Before learning of his father's ultimate actions against the Burning Legion, Garrosh had borne the shame of Grom Hellscream's corruption and feared that such weakness might be found within himself. When Thrall arrived in Nagrand and showed Garrosh the truth of his father's martyrdom, the Mag'har was transformed. Filled with a renewed sense of strength and confidence, he returned with the warchief to Azeroth to be his advisor. Soon named overlord of the Warsong offensive, Garrosh displayed a courage, tenacity, and hot-bloodedness that both impressed and worried other members of the Horde. These concerns were only heightened after his appointment as warchief, as Garrosh has paid little heed to opinions originating outside of his race.
Hellscream's ascension has been applauded by most orcs, who feel that his brash warrior instincts and unwillingness to negotiate for needed resources are more in tune with the true orc way. While Garrosh appreciates public recognition, even relishes the acceptance amongst these green-skinned orcs, he has little time or patience for ostentatious displays of leadership. His attention is now focused on strengthening the walls of Orgrimmar and providing supplies vital to his people: food, lumber, and the other essentials for living, which are growing scarcer in the recent drought. If these can only be gained through the blood of selfish Alliance dogs, so be it.
Already distrustful of the other branches of the Horde, Garrosh has learned that the various leaders of these factions are more powerful than he had originally estimated. The duel with (and eventual slaying of) High Chieftain Cairne Bloodhoof was costly, as it resulted in a civil war amongst the tauren. The exodus of the Darkspear trolls from Orgrimmar, led by a dissatisfied Vol'jin, has spread the Horde's once-concentrated military mighty thin. And Sylvanas Windrunner, the Dark Lady of the Forsaken, has not been reserved in sharing her low opinion of the new warchief. Garrosh is not one for diplomacy-with the Alliance or even among the members of the Horde-and he is only now realizing the price for this mindset. Whether he sets that at a higher value than his vision for an invigorated, purified Horde is yet to be seen. In the end, some feel that Garrosh Hellscream's ideals will bring about the salvation of the Horde, while others feel he will usher in its downfall.
We'll be examining other key characters' transformations-including those of Anduin Wrynn and Magni Bronzebeard-in the months ahead, so come back soon.
More lore is good lore, I say! Garrosh's transformation over time has been a sore spot for many people, but it's been a necessary one to move Thrall out of the Horde and into the greater WoW universe. Time will tell what direction Blizzard is taking with Garrosh, but the new, aggressive Horde is definitely a great instigator for conflict in many of the supposedly safe areas of Azeroth. Watching these characters progress only makes me more excited for the new patches furthering Cataclysm's story.
WoW Patch 4.1 is on the PTR, and WoW Insider has all the latest news for you -- from previews of the revamped Zul'Aman and Zul'Gurub to new valor point mechanics and new archaeology items.
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The USB Typewriter Will Make You The Most Annoying Writer at the Coffee Shop [Video]
We're joking, of course, because the truth is engineer Jack Zylkin has done something very cool in marrying old tech with new in his USB Typewriter. Mr. Zylkin, 25, happened to find an old typewriter on the curb and couldn't resist messing with it. He took it to his Philadelphia hackerspace, Hive76, and got to work.
The end result is, as Mr. Zylkin says in an Etsy's blog post about his creation, "a groundbreaking advancement in the field of obsolescence," and to anyone who ever used a typewriter, oddly heartwarming and nostalgic: Read More


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Attention pro gamers: stop taking drugs {Joystiq}
Dec 6th 2006 9:46PM In all seriousness, there will probably be an exception for people who have current, valid subscriptions from an M.D., e.g. folks with ADD/ADHD on ritalin/adderall.
I would guess that a player barred from the league or not being able to take their medication would be able to sue under the provisions of the ADA or some such.
In my experience, someone who has ADD is most likely disadvantaged playing twitch games while on their medication, so it may not be a real issue for people that actually have the condition.
Apple Wants to Keep Kids Away From WoW {WoW}
Aug 15th 2006 9:39AM First, I'm not going to get into an Apple argument, because arguing about what OS is "better" or which computer megacorporation is "better" is retarded. You might as well spout off on teh internets about how everyone who like Mallomars is mentally ill.
Second, I work in computers so I get asked a lot of questions by the various people where I work. By far, the #1 question I get asked by parents is what's the best way to control their kids internet use.
Apple didn't add this feature because of WoW, or because they hate kids. They added this feature because parents (who buy the computers) want this feature. End of story.
I bet 5 internet points of honor that a similar feature is in Vista, if it ever comes out (snicker!). Heh. Vista. Can't wait, can't wait. (snicker!)
Repair Costs Spiraling Out Of Control {WoW}
Aug 9th 2006 3:14PM Another question is what this does for the secondary gold market. Since my guild is hitting BWL now, my repair costs are "only" at 12-15g per raid (we're wiping on Razor, getting close to downing him
Netflix to support HD DVD and Blu-ray {Engadget}
Jan 24th 2006 11:08PM The problem with GameFly (although I liked their service when I was a member) is that it's the cost of an additional NetFlix membership (I forget somewhere in the $10-20/month range).
I don't really rent video games since I tend to longer on them, and it often is actually cheaper to buy them (my wife and took 4 months to play through the rented Final Fantasy X... definitely should have bought it). But I'd like to rent umds for trips on planes and trains, and it would be nice if I could use my NetFlix membership for that...
So, I'm going to agree that it would be nice if they also supported UMDs.
Of course, my Neuros MP4 recorder should arrive soon... maybe I won't care about UMDs at all....
Expansion rumors about the new race {WoW}
Dec 8th 2005 1:48PM I hope the draenei rumors are false... the draenei would be WoW's froglok, as they are not an ugly species but rather a disgusting one. =) I hold out hope for the Pandaren, but I guess Centaurs are ok. I hope it's not Naga. Bleh, but I hope to God it's not the draenei.
Breakfast topic: Dream Machine {WoW}
Dec 8th 2005 10:12AM I'm currently waiting for the current parts: ASPIRE| XNAVIGTOR 500W CASE -- $154.00 ASUS A8N-SLI NF4 Motherboard -- $122.00 AMD 64 |3500+ ATHLON 64 939 RT CPU -- $201.00 2x 512Mx2|RW D400 ram -- $137.98 2x XFX GeForce 6800GT 256MB PVT45GUDF3 -- $558.00 PLEXTOR PX-740A DVD BURNER $59.99 320GB WD|7200rpm Hard Drive -- 131.00 FD 1.44MB|MITSUMI FA404A/404M (floppy/smart card reader) $21.99) CREATIVE|X-Fi Xtreme SOUND CARD -- $119.99 This should actually be more than enough to run WoW, as I currently run it either on a 1.4Ghz Athlon with a Radeon er, 9800? or on my Apple G4 laptop, and it runs fine on both (a little choppy on the laptop, but hey... it doesn't have the greatest video card).
How to fix Paladins {WoW}
Dec 8th 2005 9:50AM I belong to an end-game raiding guild, so I guess I have a different perspective than LiquidZero (I never get told "learn2play" for example, it's just rude). In my guild paladins are fairly represented (I think we have 5 or 6 level 60s), and there are usually 2 along on a 10-folk raid, sometimes just one. I'm one of them, in case it wasn't clear. I'm actually fairly satisfied with the Paladin class. With SoC and a nice blue 2-hander like a Barbarous Blade or Zulian Axe I can pump out a fair amount of damage (I tend to be around #5 to #7 in a 10 folk raid), heal a bunch (although why I would stay in the back and heal is beyond me, since I have gobs of AC and HP), provide either an extra 740 AC or a 24 point damage shield to the tank, or pump up wither fire, frost, or shadow resist. Meanwhile, all mana classes have a mana regen on, the rogues and hunters have their aggro reduced, and I can backup heal the non-tanks in times of trouble. With a soulstone on, a wipe sets my guild back 5 minutes since I can resurrect everybody. Wait, what's wrong with the class? Oh, PVP. My experience in pickup PVP is that it's relatively disorganized, raid leaders don't set up balanced groups, and then the groups that are set up don't act together. In a situation where a group is uncoordinated, a paladin is stretched to the breaking point. But this is a problem of players wanting the Paladin to be an ass kicker, when it's not. Paladins are cobmat/utility troops that have some healing capabilities. In PVP, when no one takes advantage of your utility then you are sort of useless. But this is the people you're playing with, not the class. The problems paladins have in PVP are more indicative of WoWs relatively dumb implementation of PVP. I think if it had open access battlegrounds that were FFA, paladins would be shining much brighter.
Gold farming on new servers {WoW}
Dec 7th 2005 9:25PM I doubt it will be long before gold start to trickle in, since you can get a character to 60 in a matter of days--especially if you have sweat shop labor to grind through 24/7. But it will be a while until pick up raids and level 60s are common, and that's really what the gold farmer need in order to have a business. But rest assured, they're on the server, working their gold farmer magic =P


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Hugh Jackman IS Wolverine
Remember that time Hugh Jackman played Wolverine in that movie? Maybe that's because the Australian actor has been playing the fan-favorite Marvel mutant for nearly 15 years starting with "X-Men" in 2000 and continuing through this year's "X-Men: Days of Future Past." This year's outing will bring him to 7 appearances — not counting the rumors surrounding a sequel to "The Wolverine."
There is an entire generation of fans who know Jackman as the Best There is at What He Does, even if they aren't as aware of his complicated comic book history, and the star recently re-posted a picture of one such fan's stellar Jackman-as-Wolverine tattoo on his Instagram account.
Steve Butcher's Tattoos are "Venom"-ous and "Predator"-y
While a majority of the tattoos featured on the blog are just things I stumble across or seek out, we couldn't do what we do without the help of our readers and the team at CBR. That said, I can't recall who sent me a link to Steve Butcher's tattoo work, starting with a Venom piece, but I'll say thanks to everyone since that blanket statement should cover it.
Happy Halloween from CBR Ink (& Jack Skellington)
All Hallow's Eve is here and that means… well, lots of things, depending on how you celebrate. Before you head out trick or treating, be sure to check out this gallery of Jack Skellington (& Co.) tattoos inspired by Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas."
This Avengers Tattoo Might Make You Think Twice
We're fans of tattoos 'round these parts, and while we've done a few posts lampooning some "lesser" examples of body art we generally try to keep things on the positive tip. Sometimes that just isn't possible, and the worst of the worst needs to be shared. That's exactly what happened when we ran across this Avengers tattoo, presumably based on the cinematic versions of Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and the Hulk.
Cathy Ward Sees "Twilight" All Over Her Skin
Last month we brought you news of "Twilight's" Kellan Lutz starring in the tattoo-centric action movie "Tatua." While researching whether Lutz was a fan of tattoos, I came across some images that I found… interesting, to put it mildly. They were of a woman whose back (and then some) was entirely covered in a massive "Twilight" tapestry featuring the characters from the "Twilight Saga" films. I knew it was something I'd have to show our dear readers soon enough, and now that day has arrived.
The images I found were of 50 year-old Cathy Ward, a British supermarket employee who employed an interesting diet — reading the "Twilight" books and watching their movie adaptations in lieu of eating poorly — and then commemorated her success by getting a permanent reminder of the stories and what they meant to her. Her husband, according to the Daily Mail, apparently doesn't mind.
After starting with her back, Ward added a full sleeve to her right arm, a half sleeve to her left and across her chest. Even though the books and movies are finished, she plans to continue adding more tattoos inspired by the series in the future. Ward estimates that she has spent £6,500 and 69 hours under the needle thus far.
Check out an extensive gallery after the jump.
Kellan Lutz Gets Tattooed for Jenkins & Prior's "Tatua"
Announced earlier this week, "Twilight" and "Immortals" star Kellan Lutz is getting inked for "Tatua." The actor has agreed to star in the $15 million movie based on an original concept by comic book writer Paul Jenkins and artist Rob Prior will be written by Paul Layden and marks the feature film debut of VFX standout Aaron Sims, whose short "Archetype" put him on the hot list.
While that's all well and good, why is that news appear here on a blog dedicated to pop culture tattoos? In short, the story. "Tatua" follows an assassin with a rare blood type that allows him to be tattooed with various weapons he can then pull from his skin and use as actual, tangible weapons.
Here's the teaser poster Jenkins and Prior created for the project:
This "Saw" Tattoo is a Tapestry of Pain
Lionsgate's "Saw" franchise is one of the more successful horror series in recent memory, spanning seven feature films beginning with the original in 2004. Over the weekend "Abattoir" creator Darren Lynn Bousman, who directed the second through fourth films in the series, posted this stunning (and horrifying) tattoo he discovered a fan had gotten on his back.
"Star Trek Generations" at Dragon*Con
Remember 1994's "Star Trek Generations?" The seventh "Star Trek" film bridged the gap between the ones starring Captain Kirk and the original Enterprise crew with Picard and the "Next Generation" crew. An ambitious movie, to be sure, if nothing else it let two beloved Captains team up to stop a threat to big for either of them to handle on their own and served to pass the "Star Trek" cinematic torch.
One fan at Atlanta's Dragon*Con a few weeks back certainly does, showcasing a massive back piece featuring (from left to right) Spock, Kirk, Picard and Data amidst stars, space, and the familiar logo.
This Tattoo Proves Han Shot First
Since its first release in 1977, the original "Star Wars" film has inspired millions of fans, five sequels, and various spinoffs encompassing comic books, novels, animation and more. But in 1997, director George Lucas released the "Star Wars" Special Editions, featuring enhanced effects and other changes to the original "Star Wars" Trilogy. One of them stands above the rest as the single most blasphemous change to the mythology of Luke, Han and Leia's fight against the Empire. We're talking about the now infamous scene at the Mos Eisley Cantina in which Harrison Ford's Han Solo shoots fellow bounty hunter Greedo.


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Technical Papers and Presentations
Modeling of Heat and Mass Transport in a Nonlinear Catalytic Bed Reactor
A. Machac [1], R. Henda [2], and B. Nilsson [2]
[1] School of Engineering, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, Canada
[2] Lund University, Sweden
Heat and mass transport phenomena in a tubular catalytic bed reactor are numerically investigated. A two-dimensional pseudo-heterogeneous model, accounting for transport in the solid and fluid phases, with axial and radial dispersions, is used to describe the reactor. The calculation results show the development of a hot spot in the reactor. The effects of inlet process conditions are ...
A theoretical and experimental analysis of membrane bioreactors behavior in unsteady-state conditions
Curcio, S.
Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials University of Calabria, Rende (CS), ITALY
The behavior of hollow fiber membrane bioreactors operating in recycle configuration is characterized from both theoretical and experimental point of view. The theoretical model is based on the unsteady-state balance equations governing momentum and mass transfer within the regions that can be identified in a hollow fiber reacting system with immobilized enzyme, coupled to the unsteady-state mass ...
Computations on the coupled heat and mass transfer during fires in bulk materials, coal deposits and waste dumps
Krause, U., Schmidt, M., Lohrer, C.
Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), Division II.2 "Reactive Substances and systems", Berlin, Germany
In porous combustible matter low-rate oxidation takes place at ambient conditions. In large stockpiles of bulk goods, coal heaps, waste dumps etc. it may occur that the heat released by the oxidation reaction is not fully transmitted to the surroundings but raises the temperature within the deposit. This triggers a positive feed-back loop since the oxidation rate increases with temperature. The ...
Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Characteristics in a Stirred Cell System for Crude Oil Fouling
M. Yang[1], A. Young[1], and B. Crittenden[1]
[1]Department of Chemical Engineering University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
A small batch stirred cell which is operated at temperatures up to 400 °C and pressures up to 30 bar is used to study fouling behaviors of selected crude oils. COMSOL Multiphysics package is used for the CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and heat transfer modeling for this stirred cell system. The simulation results are validated against the measured temperature data at various axial ...
Zur Kopplung zwischen Transport und chemischen Speziationsrechnungen mit FEMLAB®
Holzbecher, E.
Humboldt Universität Berlin, IGB, Berlin, GERMANY
In vielen Berechnungen des Umweltschutzes, der chemischen Verfahrenstechnik, der Energietechnik und weiteren Bereichen von Wissenschaft und Technik, spielen Transport- und Reaktionsprozesse gleichermaßen eine Rolle. Aufgrund der Wechselwirkung zwischen Transport und Reaktion ist das Verständnis derartiger Systeme schwierig. In der Regel werden daher Modelle eingesetzt, um derartige Situationen ...
Autothermal Reforming of a Hydrocarbon Fuel in a Monolithic Reactor
D. Creaser
Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
In this paper, we perform simulations of the auto-thermal reforming of a hydrocarbon fuel in a monolithic reactor. The partial differential equations describing mass, heat and momentum transport were formulated and solved using COMSOL Multiphysics. It was found that mass transport limitations in the washcoat could also severely limit the rate of the reforming reaction. Heat transport ...
Acid-Base Reactions Enhancing Membrane Separation: Model Development and Implementation
C. Bayer[1], S. Stiefel[1], M. Follmann[1], and T. Melin[1]
[1]AVT Chemical Process Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
Reactive extraction of organic acids from an aqueous solution to an alkaline stripping fluid is based on a selective barrier allowing permeation of non-polar molecules, which subsequently react with the stripping agent. The shift from the organic acid to its base induced by the chemical equilibrium enhances mass transfer inside the membrane's porous substructure. A model of the porous layer ...
Study of the CO2 Transfer Rate in a Reacting Flow for the Refined Sodium Bicarbonate Production Process
C. Wylock[1], A. Larcy[1], P. Colinet[1], T. Cartage[2], and B. Haut[1]
[1]Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
[2]Solvay S.A., Brussels, Belgium
This work deals with the quantification of the CO2 transfer rate from a bubble to the surrounding liquid in a bubble column. A model is successfully developed using COMSOL Multiphysics. The validated model is used to study the enhancement influence of chemical reactions on the transfer rate. Moreover, the results of this study are compared with a classical 1-D approach and excellent comparison is ...
Simulation of Differential Ion Mobility (DMS) Principle Coupled with Mass Spectrometry in Atmospheric Pressure
F. Sinatra[1], T. Wu[2], A. Avila[2], E. Nazarov[1], T. Evans-Nguyen[1], J. Wang[2]
[1]Draper Laboratory, Tampa, FL, USA
[2]University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
Mass spectrometry is an analytical technique widely used in the scientific community to determine chemical composition of sample compounds. Typically, mass spectrometers perform their analysis under vacuum conditions, though atmospheric pressure mass spectrometers are becoming more prevalent. With the development of atmospheric pressure mass spectrometers, techniques such as FAIMS (Field ...
Advancements in Carbon Dioxide and Water Vapor Separations Using COMSOL Multiphysics®
J. Knox[1], R. Coker[1], R. Cummings[1], C. Gomez[1], G. Schunk[1]
[1]NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL, USA
Some NASA efforts are focused on improving current systems that utilize fixed beds of sorbent pellets by evaluating structured sorbents, seeking more robust pelletized sorbents, and examining alternate bed configurations to improve system efficiency and reliability. For the bulk separation of CO2 and H2O, temperature changes due to the heat of adsorption are significant, requiring modeling and ...


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Habecker is the fifth coach to be reassigned since Thanksgiving. This weekend, word broke of McAllen Rowe's Gary Lauer -- the Warriors coach for a decade will not return for 2010 following a 5-and-5 season. His troops went 9-and-22 the past five years in district competition. Last week, La Joya reassigned coach Casas after his third season leading the Coyotes. In 2007, La Joya went three deep in the playoffs. In late November, BISD principles informed a pair of coaches they would not be returning for next season. Porter principle Saceda tells NEwsCenter 23 that coach Valdez is under contract until June and will continue his Coordinator duties unless he chooses to step down. But both he and Helms at Rivera are not expected to be on their respective sidelines in 2010.


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Atlanta woman, Jazz Ison Sinkfield, is hoping her shimmery gold, 20-inch-long fingernails will make her famous. Her goal is to share the story of her "divine gifts," which she's been growing for the last 22 years, on Oprah's couch someday. Jazz's monthly salon maintenance includes five-hour sessions at $250 a pop at Exotic Nail and Spa. But that's not all! She refrains from tying her shoes and we're guessing that masturbation is out of the question. Fame always comes with a price. Oh wait, how does she shower, or eat, or pick her nose? God, I have so many questions. [The Gloss] Keep reading »
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(A) Adjudication hearings may be conducted before the board, a board committee or a hearing examiner appointed by the board.
(B) The hearing examiner shall be licensed to practice law in Ohio and may be an employee of the board or an independent contractor.
(C) The board committee shall be composed of at least three board members, and one alternate, appointed by the board at a public meeting, to serve for a term of one year. One board committee member shall preside and be responsible for conduct of the hearing. The presiding board member shall also be responsible for approving the report and recommendation discussed in paragraph (F) of this rule. The board committee may request advice on legal questions from a staff attorney employed by the board, or an attorney with whom the board contracts as a hearing examiner, related to procedural or evidentiary questions or in preparation of the report and recommendation. This legal consultation shall not be deemed an ex parte communication.
(D) All hearings shall be open to the public, but the board committee or hearing examiner conducting a hearing may close the hearing to the extent necessary to protect compelling interests or to comply with statutory requirements. In the event this occurs, the board committee or hearing examiner shall state on the public record the reasons for closing the hearing.
(E) The board committee or hearing examiner shall conduct hearings so as to prevent unnecessary delay, maintain order and ensure the development of a clear record. The authority of the board committee or hearing examiner conducting a hearing includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) Administering oaths or affirmations;
(2) Ordering that subpoenas be issued or that depositions in lieu of live testimony be conducted;
(3) Examining witnesses and directly witnesses to testify;
(4) Making rulings on admissibility of evidence;
(5) Making rulings on procedural motions, whether such motions are oral or written;
(6) Holding prehearing conferences, as discussed in rule 4723-16-05 of the Administrative Code;
(7) Requesting briefs, before, during or after a hearing;
(8) Issuing scheduling orders for exchange of documents and filing deadlines;
(9) Determining the order of the hearing;
(10) Consolidating two or more matters involving the same respondent into one hearing;
(11) Preparing entries, proposed findings, and reports and recommendations to the board, as discussed in paragraph (F) of this rule; and (12) If the hearing is assigned to a board committee, reassigning the matter o a hearing examiner based upon a conflict in schedule, complexity of the issues involved, or for reasons of administrative efficiency.
(F) Within four months of the date an adjudication hearing is closed, the board hearing committee or hearing examiner assigned to the case shall submit a written report to the board setting forth the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, and a recommendation of action to be taken by the board. A copy of the written report shall be mailed by certified mail to representatives of record for both parties. Either party may, within ten days of receipt of the report and recommendation, file written objections. Written objections, if filed in a timely manner, shall be considered by the board in determining whether to approve, modify or reject the report and recommendation.
(G) At the board meeting next scheduled after the time for filing objections to a report and recommendation has passed, the board may approve, modify or reject the report and recommendation of the board committee or hearing examiner. Members of the board committee that heard a case shall abstain from voting on a matter heard as members of the board.
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Editor's note: This article was excerpted from our Clothing Store start-up guide, available from Entrepreneur Bookstore.
We'll presume that your desire to open an apparel store isn't because you want to prove to your ex that you're actually hip and happening, or that you're so confident of your style that you need to share that good taste with the community. We'll instead presume that you have an acute business sense, a sincere interest in the clothing business and more than a little cash in the bank.
Opening an apparel store is serious business. For some of you, it may mean giving up the safety of your corporate job with its steady income, paid holidays, vacations and the opportunity for advancement. All this, and guaranteed 12- to 14-hour days. "Running an apparel store is more than a full-time job," stresses Nancy Stanforth, professor of merchandising at Oklahoma State University. "Running an apparel store is something you do all day every day."
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Always Room For More
Fortunately, there's always room for the right kind of apparel store. Although you might not guess it by the number of malls and outlet centers cropping up, we're mostly a nation of small, independent merchants. In fact, most retail stores, and that includes apparel stores, are small, both in size and in sales volume, compared to a Gap or Old Navy. The typical apparel store is a small operation, usually run by the owner alone or by a husband-and-wife team.
Here is a handy set of questions that will help you determine whether fashion is indeed your forte.
1. Is this a business in which you have experience?
Maybe you've taken those merchandising classes; maybe you've watched your father, mother or grandparents run a business; maybe you spent a summer selling makeup over the counter at Macy's. In any case, your experience and business sense are as important as your interest in clothes.
2. Can you live with the inherent risk in the apparel business?
This isn't meant to scare you; we're only trying to present a balanced picture. If you're serious about opening an apparel store, you need to know that, like the restaurant business, the apparel business is risky. You may pour your life savings into a business that goes bust within a year.
"Nothing is sure-fire, and there are risks attached to starting any kind of business," says Fred Derring, president and owner of D.L.S. Outfitters, a New York City-based apparel marketing and consulting company, "but you've really got to love the clothing business because you can make more money doing almost anything else. Even in the restaurant business--if you're successful--you can make more money in five years than you can in 15 years in the apparel business."
3. Do you believe strongly in the apparel industry?
On a serious note, you really need to think about why you've decided to open an apparel store vs. a homeopathic pharmacy or an organic grocery store. Whatever your particular fashion passion, it has to be enough to carry you through the yearly holiday rushes as well as the slow summer lulls. It's like marriage: When times get tough, you need to remember why you took those vows in the first place.
4. Is your niche overcrowded or dominated by a few?
It doesn't take a Ph.D. to see that the apparel industry is crowded. All you need to do is save all those catalogs stuffed in your mailbox or visit your local mall on the weekend. But there always seems to be room for more, particularly if you're offering consumers something they feel they're lacking.
5. Can you become a specialist?
If you're opening an apparel store for the right reasons, you probably think you've got the corner on something someone else in your professional community doesn't. Maybe it's surf clothes; maybe it's chic plus-size fashions; maybe it's leather and jewelry imported from Turkey.
Specializing, or finding your niche in this business, is crucial to your success. And in many cases, all it takes is a little common sense. As Kira Danus, a buyer from D.L.S. Outfitters in New York City, says, "No apparel store should be stocking twill khaki shorts if there's a Gap within 10 miles."
6. Do you have a competitive advantage?
In a word, this is called "marketing." For now, hear this collective quote culled from every apparel entrepreneur interviewed for this business guide: "Today the competition isn't two doors down the block; it's at the local mall. People can get everything we sell at their local mall, so we have to set ourselves apart other ways. Pay attention to the demographics in your area, to the location and available foot traffic, to television and movies and what people are wearing on the street."


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The highlight of day 2 was the return of Kenneth Cole Productions. He hadn't produced a runway show in seven years and choose this season to return with a bang. Being Kenneth Cole, he couldn't just have a show. He had a campaign. If you tweeted and used #kcrunway, he would donate $1 to amFar. At the start of the show he embraced social media. For the first time in history a fashion show was instantly updated on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook in addition to broadcasting live through the web. It was bold, different and very digital. Below are my favorite looks from day 2, starting with a look from none other than Kenneth Cole.
1. Kenneth Cole Collection. The bronze paired with blue and green is fabulous. It's a set of colors I would have never thought could work together. Plus I am loving the leather loafers.
2. Tadashi Shoji . Such a pretty dress. This color and shape would work on a variety of women which is great for commercial success. I also like the contrast of the hair slightly messy with such a polished piece.
3. Holmes & Yang. From a brand you have probably never heard of, this denim shirt dress is what I like to call easy and stylish. Throw it on, and you look chic and put together without a lot of thought to it. Also loving the shoes that add a pop of color to the look.
Least Favorite Look:
BCBG Fur Disaster…I mean…Coat. Now I know I am going to get some push back on this because other fashion critics are raving about this coat, but I hate it. The different colors of fur paired with the leather sleeves is just tragic.
You can follow all of my favorite and least favorite looks on my Fall 2013 Collections Pinterest Board . I am also updating my Instagram and Twitter as the shows are happening.
Photos: Style.com
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Home Safety
Close and lock all doors even when leaving for a short period of time. This includes garages and connecting doors.
Use automatic timers to cut lights on and off if you are gone for an extended time.
Illuminate the yard, especially doorways and the rear of the house.
Trim trees and shrubs around the house. These provide concealment for burglars.
Install good locks on doors and windows and USE THEM. Don't hide keys in mailboxes and planters or under doormats. Instead, leave an extra set of keys with a trusted neighbor or friend.
Use deadbolt locks that require a key from either side (double cylinder).
Be sure your street address number is large, in clear view and well lit so police and other emergency personnel can find your home quickly.
Keep ladders, tools, and lawn furniture locked up. Burglars commonly use these to gain entry to houses.
Install a peephole or wide angle viewer in all entry doors so you can see who is outside without opening the door. Door chains break easily and don't keep out intruders.
The mere perception of alarms and dogs are the #1 and #2 deterrents to burglars.
Use alarm systems if financially able. Simple window alarms can be purchased at most home improvement stores for less than $20.
Write down your serial numbers and keep up with them.
Inscribe your driver's license or NC ID number on all your belongings.
Implement and be an active member of a neighborhood watch program.
If you arrive home and something looks questionable (ex. a slit screen, broken window, open door etc.) DON'T GO IN. Call the police from a neighbor's house or other phone.
Ask for photo ID from service or delivery people before letting them in. If you are the least bit worried, call the company to verify.
Have neighbors or family pick up mail if you are going to be gone for a few days.


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Just a note for my fellow northern growers considering plums...
I have several Japanese/American hybrid plums in my orchard (Superior, Pipestone, Alderman, Waneta, Toka and Underwood) and the Superior plum is hands down the tastiest I grow. It also holds well on the tree and is ripe right now here in Northern Wisconsin. |
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- Posted by scottfsmith 6B/7A MD (My Page) on Sat, Aug 13, 05 at 23:06
Its even great down south here in Maryland -- an underappreciated plum. Scott |
- Posted by connie1946 (My Page) on Mon, Aug 15, 05 at 9:30
I am in northern wi(Door County) Years ago my daughter bought a tree from a magazine ad. It was called a Fruit Cocktail tree. She was just a kid when she bought it. We planted it. Each year it blossoms and has tiny green fruit which in the past always fell off early. This year the tree is actually making fruit which is turning ripe. And it appears to be some knid of Plum. They seem to fall off before they are ripe. Also on many I've noticed a spot on a plum that looks like grains of sand. If I cut open the fruit at the spot...it appears an insect has bored in there. Is it possible to pick this fruit early and ripen in the kitchen (like a tomato?) Or am I destined to have these plums all fall off early and/or to be infested? Should a tree like this be given a spay or something early in the season? Thanks |
- Posted by CatOnMyrtis z8LA (My Page) on Mon, Aug 15, 05 at 10:20
If Ozark Premier plum is okay for your area, it is delicious. So is Shiro. |
- Posted by gardenpaws_VA z7 NoVA (My Page) on Tue, Aug 16, 05 at 12:52
Connie, it sounds like you're dealing with Plum Curculio, and no, plums don't do a good job of ripening on the kitchen counter. (Neither do tomatoes, really, but tomatoes don't grow nearly as many fruit flies in the process, unless they go rotten!) I'd suggest looking back over the threads for previous comments on spray protocols for curculio. Also, there may well be material on the web from your local ag/extension service on what spray protocol works in your area. Over to you, Don... I can recognize some of the stuff, but I'm not an expert at dealing with the various fruit pests and diseases. |
We just finished eating our last Superior plum for it's first season. I have never been a plum fan but this variety may change me. We left them on until they were soft. The skin was still very sour but the flesh was so sweet and juicy, you just need to keep the two ( sweet and sour)combined in you mouth as you eat them. Yummy |
It does great in California as well. It is an early to mid August ripener here. It has very fine quality and I agree that it is an over looked widely adaptable variety. |
- Posted by lizzie_gardener 5 (My Page) on Tue, Sep 5, 06 at 21:02
I have had a superior plum tree for about 10 years, and am not getting any fruit. For the last three years, I get small plums of about 1 inch in diameter, then they fall off. What am I doing wrong? |
- Posted by konrad___far_north 3 (My Page) on Thu, Sep 7, 06 at 0:42
This is my Superior Plum....I think? [on the picnic table] The tree was labeled as Pembina, but a local fruit grower said it is Superior!....both plums are very similar. What's your opinion. Konrad |
connie 1046: Gardenpaws is right that plum curculio is an early pest of plums, leaving a flat, shiny area that eventually becomes distorted and causes the plum to fall off. But the thing that looks like a grain of sand is probably a drop of dried pectin, and that is more typical of the entry wound of the oriental fruit moth. Not that it makes much difference, since the result of both these insects is about the same; a ruined plum that drops prematurely. Most places have these insects, and a few lucky places don't. To raise plums to the ripe stage on your tree, you are probably going to have to spray with an effective insecticide, something like permethrin or malathion, about every week or ten days until the plums become large enough and the skin tough enough that they are less attractive to the insects. During the last couple weeks of ripening, you can usually stop spraying, allowing the insecticide to wash and weather off, but you should wash the fruit anyway before eating. I don't know whether Konrad has to spray or not to produce those beautiful plums, but most of us do. In my area, insects also eat the leaves of plum trees, and the spray helps to stop that too. Plum leaves are a favorite of the Japanese beetle and several other types of beetle. Don Yellman, Great Falls, VA |
- Posted by wisconsin_steve 4b W. WI (My Page) on Fri, Sep 8, 06 at 12:51
Konrad - Your picture does not look like the Superior plums that I grow. Mine are a much darker red color, not quite so orange. Could your plum possibly be Alderman? The pictures that I have seen of this plum look more like yours. have a tree growing, but it is still too young to bear fruit. - Steve |
- Posted by franktank232 z5 WI (My Page) on Thu, Aug 23, 07 at 12:22
How are plums this year? Must be about picking time? Pictures anyone? Because of this post, i've had in the ground since last spring an Alderman and a Superior. How do these plums compare to a Green Gage plum? I'm hoping for fruit next year. |
Konrad, I'm holding one of my "superior" plums in front of me. Mine is more burgundy colored, has a more pronounced point, (or tip) on the bottom, and is 80% specked with tiny gold dots. |
- Posted by franktank232 z5 WI (My Page) on Thu, Aug 23, 07 at 17:47
From the point of planting, how long did it take to get fruit? 1st year(doubtful), 2nd year(maybe?), 3rd year? |
- Posted by wisconsin_steve 4b W. WI (My Page) on Fri, Aug 24, 07 at 8:16
Danman1 - That would agree with the description of the Superior plums that I grow as well. The plums pictured look more like Alderman to me. This is also an excellent winter hardy hybrid plum variety, well worth growing. The varieties that I am currently growing here in western Wisconsin are: Superior, Alderman, Vermont, Pembina, La Crescent, Toka, Tecumseh, Underwood, Waneta, Gracious, Stanley and Green Gage. The Green Gage is just loaded with plums this year, but they are not quite ripe yet. These plums are excellent, but have the downside of being curculio magnets. With the hybrid plums, especially Superior, I have more problems with yellow jackets attacking the ripe fruit. - Steve |
- Posted by konrad___far_north 3 (My Page) on Wed, Jan 14, 09 at 22:25
Correction... the plum picture I posted wasn't Superior, it's a Supreme...according to other growers, this tree was labelled Pembina. Konrad |
- Posted by ottawan_z5a Canada (My Page) on Wed, Feb 16, 11 at 22:54
Isn't it funny again! Konrad's picture of Superior plum in a post above got used by Pahls market (Minnesota) on their website as Superior plum before Konrad made the correction that the picture was actually that of Supreme plum and not Superior plum. I guess they could not wait for the correction: (Pick and paste the link) http://www.pahls.com/plant-library/superior-plum/ |
- Posted by konrad___far_north 3..just outside of E (My Page) on Mon, Feb 21, 11 at 13:28
Thank you ottawan for this, ...they have been contacted. Another nursery, Tooley's in New Mexico is using it also,..saying the picture may be subject to copyright....yea right! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Plum Picture
- Posted by konrad___far_north 3..just outside of E (My Page) on Thu, Feb 24, 11 at 1:43
Pahls market has removed it. Tooley's Trees is still defiant |
- Posted by konrad___far_north 3..just outside of E (My Page) on Wed, Mar 2, 11 at 2:09
I found two more pictures Tooley's used in their website, another plum and cherry, [removed now]. I don't mind when my pictures are used for personal reason's but when used for their business it's a different story. |
- Posted by daemon2525 5 (My Page) on Mon, Apr 29, 13 at 12:47
- Posted by franktank232 z5 WI (My Page) on Mon, Apr 29, 13 at 13:33
Last year i'm not sure i got one Superior plum off my tree because of PC... This year its war. |
Frank, These plums are worth going to war. I rate them above all other plums. You still may not get any if your grandchildren get a taste of them! |
- Posted by hairmetal4ever Z7 MD (My Page) on Mon, Apr 29, 13 at 17:52
It seems like fewer nurseries are selling this variety compared to a few yrs back. Basically down to Stark's, Gurney's, and Fedco. Are there others? |
Funny that when I do a search in google images for "superior plum", Konrad's image of supreme plum (above) is in the #1 spot! |
I'm in zone 4. My Superior is just ripening, about a month later than it is supposed to. It is a Stark Bros dwarf tree and has not been particularly cold hardy. The first year 2/3 of the tree died during the winter. I pruned the dead part and it regrew. I'm an organic gardener, use Spinosad for insect control. My tree's plums fall off in strong winds but some do ripen inside just sitting on the kitchen counter. I also have a Greengage, a Golden Transparent from Raintree Nursery. The plums are very sweet, a honey taste with a hint of cinnamon or nutmeg. Finches go crazy over them even before they are ripe. I prefer the taste of the Greengage but they really are two different tastes that I can't compare. My other plums are a Santa Rosa, a Stanley and an Italian prune plum. |
- Posted by northwoodswis4 4a (My Page) on Mon, Sep 23, 13 at 21:40
I have had a Superior plum for at least six years now. It has only produced a handful of plums total. Actually, I have a half dozen varieties and none have produced many plums. The ones I did get were quite tasty, so I keep hoping next year will be a bumper crop. Northwoodswis |
- Posted by backyardman 9 (My Page) on Wed, May 14, 14 at 1:31
I have a four in one plum tree, on it are shiro, santa rosa, blue damson, and superior. Superior is by far the best flavor. The superior branch is less robust, so I have been loping off shiro and damson branches to keep them at bay so they don't take over the tree. Early bloom this year in Socal so they should be ripe in June maybe? |
backyardman: Have you tried growing pluots? I find them vastly superior to Superior. Flavor Supreme, Geo Pride, Flavor King, Flavor Finale to name a few readily available. |
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Owner of appliance store told me today, and called his rep while Ibwas there to confirm. Rep said they're sealing the burners, and making it cosmetically look like the DF (knobs, etc.)
Just wondering if anyone else had heard this. It sounds like they'll no longer have an open burner option, which just seems crazy. I wonder if it'll become hard to get replacement parts for the current model? |
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Appliance geeks have known this for a while. Most appliance OEMs will make parts for 10 years after a product has been discontinued. Then you might find parts here and there through ebay or local repair shop. |
I can not confirm this, but I have heard that it is law to make replacment parts for a certain amount of time after discontinuing a product. If you are considering seriously a wolf, I'd make sure to grab a current generation unit with semi open burners. |
- Posted by trevorlawson (My Page) on Thu, Dec 8, 11 at 19:10
They don't have an open burner range now (really), but if the rumor is true, it makes total sense from a business perspective, make everything the same is way more efficient |
- Posted by Madeline616 (My Page) on Thu, Dec 8, 11 at 23:24
Thanks for the responses. I really liked it when I saw it for the first time today...unexpectedly, as I need to make a final decision this week and had it narrowed down to the Wolf DF vs. Viking AG. Ty, you mentioned that I should get it now while it still has (semi) open burners--I'm fine with the cleaning process. I'm wondering, though, if a lot of people have trouble getting a low enough simmer (I've heard some things about this). I've been reading tons online tonight, but still can't completely grasp why the infrared broiler in the AG is so much better than the broiler on the electric oven of the DF. Clarifications welcome! |
Just looked at a Wolf range top two days ago and we were told the same thing - they are ceasing production of the open burners. We're not ready to buy yet, but it sounded like we would only be able to buy with sealed burners now. |
Madeline: I just think their semi open burner is a better design than their sealed burner. Not sure about the simmer function on the wolf. On my viking AG open burner the simmer was great. Still curious as to why you stroked BS off the list? |
It doesn't surprise me. It seems that people who want an all gas range and a true open burner have better options with BS and CC. Wolf had to decide whether to step in that direction with a true competitor, or step away, which does make business sense (consistency, scale) as others have pointed out. They decided to "withdraw" from the niche who like the true open burner since they're not really competing there anyway, and fortify their traditional constituency. |
- Posted by Madeline616 (My Page) on Fri, Dec 9, 11 at 9:03
Thanks for the input. Sorry, Ty, forgot to answer the BS question. I definitely appreciate what a great range it is--and actually found a local dealer--but I just can't get into the looks of it. I know it sounds silly! But the way my kitchen is designed, the range is the centerpiece of the living area of my house, with a bog archway over it...and when I sit at the island working, I stare right at it. So looking for something that satisfies my desire for it to be pretty :) |
Should not apologize for wanting a range that looks good to you. Have you considered the Bertazzoni, especially the Heritage? If you want to see what that looks like in a kitchen, look up Shanghaimom's kitchen on the Kitchen Forum. I love the Garland style burners and the whole look of the Blue Star, but its appearance just fits perfectly in my kitchen. Much as I love the functionality of the range I might not have gotten it if I did not also love the way it looks in my house and my kitchen. |
Thought it might be helpful to see a Blue Star installed in a kitchen. This one is mine. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Blue Star in Gumwood kitchen
Bertazzoni's Website states that their burners are designed to minimize the production of carbon monoxide, which I have not seen mentioned elsewhere. |
Besides ignitors, what other parts would it behoove us to purchase as spare parts (for our current Wolf AG)? |
- Posted by Madeline616 (My Page) on Fri, Dec 9, 11 at 23:48
Sayde, thanks for the kind words and the Berta suggestion. I looked at it and it just didn't wow me, but based on the pic of your lovely kitchen, I'll run over and look at the BS. To be honest, I've only looked at it in pics and videos. It's precious in ur kitchen!! Cat, if I go with Wolf AG (will purchase range on Monday), I'll order an extra set of burner pans right off the bat. Haven't thought of what else, but I know those take a lot of abuse and it will BR a luxury to have a spare set. |
Thanks Madeline616. I think we have at least one or to extra sets of those (from the original range, before this one, which was a replacement). Might still have some spare grates as well. Hard to remember what we have in the attic once it made it up there! I'm wondering about parts that are actually the ones needed to keep the range running properly; the nuts and bolts so-to-speak. |
- Posted by Madeline616 (My Page) on Sat, Dec 10, 11 at 12:10
Ah, gotcha. Sorry, not my strong suit. Look fwd to seeing what the experts think, though. Cat, how do you clean your burner pans? How are they looking? |
Oh, I've posted on a bunch of threads re: cleaning the burner pans. It was a trial and error thing, and during the first months I cursed a lot just trying to get them clean, and not have it take hours to do it. Once I got my "method" down pat, it was a happy day! What I have found that works on our Wolf 36" AG range: 1) Dish soap w/ a sprinkle of BKF and a blue scrub sponge will remove most "gunk." 2)Dawn Power Dissolver Spray (gel) sprayed on, and left to sit for ~15 minutes is terrific for the really stubborn baked on residue. Use a blue scrub sponge after waiting the 15 min., rinse and then dry. 3) For quick wipe-downs/cleaning (even during those rare periods of un-use, the top of the range does collect and show dust!), I spray my alcohol-water-lavender oil spray mixture on the burner pans (all burners off!), and wipe dry with a microfiber cloth or paper towel. I use the alcohol-water spray on my SS (on the range, and other SS appliances/surfaces), burner knobs, on my granite, etc. The cast iron grates get cleaned rarely; most stuff burns off. I will scrub in the sink with a blue scrub sponge and BKF on occasion, or as needed. Once you've gotten your "system" down, cleaning the burner pans really is fairly quick and easy. |
For comparison purposes (with Catmom/ Wolf) -- here's how I clean the Blue Star. When it is just slightly spattered, just wipe off the top. When really dirty, take the entire top off (it consists of ten pieces on a 30 inch-- 2 center grates, 4 burner grate circles and 4 bowls) and put them all in the dishwasher. Comes out clean as new. The 36 would have 12 pieces -- 6 grates and 6 bowls. Since you can take everything off you never have to worry about anything getting burned on in place When you take all ten pieces off, the range is wide open down to the drip trays which can be covered with foil. |
I hardly ever have to clean the drip tray on ours, but if I do, I either wipe with the sponge or spray and wipe dry. Not much makes it down to the drip tray, at least not very often at all. :-) |
- Posted by Madeline616 (My Page) on Sun, Dec 11, 11 at 18:30
Cat and Sayde, Thanks so much. Very helpful. Tomorrow is the big day. Thanks to your input and that of the other kind GWers, I'm comfortable with my decision (although I will look at BS tomorrow!!) and excited about reaching a decision, rather than anxious about my indecision! |
Anybody know when will the re-designed AG style be available? A store sales guy yesterday said that it has not been into production yet, and that the target is Q3 of the year. But not sure if I can trust him. |
what does AG stand for? |
AG = all gas |
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Ugh!!! I would probably punch out my eardrums with an icepick within minutes of the start of the flight so I guess at that point it wouldn't matter anymore, huh? Oh, I have to pick one? I guess I'd have to pick Snow White but I really don't know why.
So who would you rather have as your kid's best friend -- Peter Pan or Mowgli?