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A venturi-type mixer that produces an aerated water jet for spas, therapy pools, swimming pools and the like is provided with a pulsating action by means of a rotating flow disturbing blade mounted at the discharge end of the jet nozzle to repetitively intercept the increased velocity stream discharged by the nozzle. The flow disturbing blade has its velocity controlled and adjusted by means of a water-driven turbine rotor journalled upstream of the nozzle and geared to the flow disturbing blade. The amount of projection of the turbine rotor blades into the water stream is varied by changing the relative alignment of non-circular input passage to the jet nozzle with respect to a congruent non-circular input passage from the main water supply.
1. In a venturi type mixer wherein an increased velocity stream of liquid in a liquid conduit is projected through a jet nozzle into a mixing chamber and pulls gas from a gas conduit into the mixing chamber by venturi action for mixture with the liquid and discharge from the chamber, the improvement comprising
a flow disturbing member mounted for rotation in said mixing chamber downstream of said jet nozzle for intermittently disturbing the flow of liquid in said chamber so as to intermittently disturb the venturi action and the pulling of gas into the chamber, whereby the discharge of liquid and gas from the chamber pulsates,
a rotor mounted upstream of said nozzle and positioned to intercept a portion of the stream of liquid from said liquid conduit, and
means for interconnecting said rotor and flow disturbing member.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 including means for adjusting the rotational velocity of said rotor.
3. For use with a swimming pool, therapy pool, spa or the like having a pool wall confining a body of water, a pulsating air/water venturi type mixer for projecting an air/water mixture through the pool wall into the water below the surface thereof, said mixer comprising
a mixer body defining a mixing chamber having air and water input ports and a mixture outlet, a jet nozzle in said mixing chamber positioned to project an increased velocity stream of water from said water input port along a path in said chamber toward said mixture outlet, said increased velocity stream causing a venturi action that pulls air from a gas conduit connected to said air input port into said chamber for mixing with water and discharge from the chamber,
a flow disturbing member for intermittently disturbing the flow of water in said mixing chamber so as to intermittently disturb the venturi action and the pulling of air into said chamber, said flow disturbing member having at least a portion thereof mounted for motion in said mixing chamber downstream of said jet nozzle so as to repetitively intercept at least part of said stream and repetitively disturb said venturi action and the pulling of air into said chamber, whereby the air/water mixture discharged by the mixer pulsates, and
means mounted in said body upstream of said jet nozzle for controlling motion of said flow disturbing member.
4. The mixer of claim 3 wherein said means for controlling motion comprises a turbine rotor mounted to said mixer body upstream of said nozzle, and gear means interconnecting said rotor and flow disturbing member.
5. A venturi type mixer comprising
a mixer housing having air and water inlet ports adapted to be connected to air and water conduits, and having a discharge port,
a nozzle body in said housing having a jet nozzle for projecting an increased velocity stream of water to said discharge port, and having a nozzle entrance passage,
means for coupling said nozzle entrance passage with said water inlet port,
a rotor journalled in said mixer housing and having blades projecting into an outer portion of said passage,
a flow disturbing member journalled in said mixer housing downstream of said jet nozzle and positioned to intermittently intercept said increased velocity stream, and
means for interconnecting said rotor and flow disturbing member.
6. The mixer of claim 5 including means for varying speed of rotation of said rotor.
7. The mixer of claim 6 wherein said means for varying comprises means for changing the amount of projection of said rotor blades into said outer portion of said passage.
8. The mixer of claim 5 wherein said nozzle entrance passage includes a main section and wherein said outer portion of said passage comprises a rotor drive section projecting outwardly from said main section, said means for coupling said nozzle passage and water inlet port having a coupling flow passage having main and rotor drive sections substantially aligned with corresponding sections of said nozzle entrance passage, and means for shifting said passages out of alignment with each other.
9. The mixer of claim 5 wherein said nozzle entrance passage is non-circular, said means for coupling said nozzle passage and water inlet including a non-circular coupling flow passage and means for relatively shifting said passages transversely of one another.
10. The mixer of claim 9 wherein said nozzle body and said means for coupling the nozzle entrance passage with said water inlet port are relatively rotatable.
11. Pulsating water discharge apparatus for a swimming pool, therapy pool, spa or the like comprising
a housing defining a chamber having an input for receiving water under pressure and an output for discharging water beneath the surface of a swimming pool, therapy pool, spa or the like, said chamber having an air input for receiving air,
a nozzle feed conduit in said housing and having a flow passage coupled with said water input,
a jet body connected to said nozzle feed conduit and having a jet nozzle for projecting an increased velocity stream of water to said housing chamber output, said jet body having a nozzle entrance passage between said jet nozzle and said nozzle feed conduit,
a flow disturbing member journalled upon said jet body and having a blade positioned to intermittently intercept at least a portion of a stream of water projected from said nozzle as the flow disturbing member rotates,
a water driven rotor journalled in said jet body upstream of said nozzle and having driving blades projecting into an outer section of said flow passage, and
means for connecting said rotor and flow disturbing member to rotate together.
12. The apparatus of claim 11 wherein said jet body is mounted for rotation relative to said feed conduit, and including means connected with said jet body and positioned at said housing chamber output for rotating said jet body relative to said nozzle feed conduit.
13. The apparatus of claim 11 wherein said jet body is mounted for rotation relative to said feed conduit, wherein said nozzle entrance passage is non-circular and said nozzle feed conduit flow passage is non-circular and adapted to be aligned with the nozzle entrance passage, whereby rotation of said jet body relative to said nozzle feed conduit will effect non-alignment of said passages to change the flow of water over said turbine blade.
14. The apparatus of claim 13 wherein said non-circular passages each comprise a main circular section co-axial with said nozzle and a turbine drive section protruding outwardly from said main section, said rotor blades projecting into the drive section of said nozzle entrance passage but being outside of the main section of said nozzle entrance passage.
15. The apparatus of claim 11 wherein said means for coupling said rotor and flow disturbing member comprises a worm affixed to said rotor, a shaft forming the journal for said flow disturbing member and a gear fixed on said shaft and engaged with said worm.
16. The apparatus of claim 11 wherein said air inlet port is positioned adjacent said nozzle.
17. A method of producing a pulsating discharge of a gas liquid mixture comprising
flowing a stream of liquid through an entrance passage into a nozzle to be projected therefrom at increased velocity and reduced pressure into a mixing chamber,
flowing air into said chamber,
rotating a flow disturbing member downstream of said nozzle in said chamber to intermittently intercept a portion of the projected increased velocity stream of liquid, and
adjustably controlling the rotational velocity of said flow disturbing member.
18. The method of claim 17 wherein said step of adjustably controlling comprises
positioning a liquid driven rotor to intercept an edge of the liquid stream flowing through said entrance passage, and
interconnecting said rotor and flow disturbing member for rotation together with one another.
19. The method of claim 18 including the step of changing the amount of projection of said rotor into the liquid stream flowing in said entrance passage so as to adjust velocity of rotation of said rotor.
20. The method of claim 18, wherein said step of adjustably controlling the rotational velocity of said flow disturbing member further comprises changing the flow of liquid to said rotor thereby changing the rotational speed of said rotor.
The present application is a continuation-in-part of my U.S. application for Method and Apparatus for Providing a Pulsating Air/Water Jet, Ser. No. 93,754, filed Nov. 13, 1979, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,320,541 the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein.
The present invention relates to venturi type mixing of gas and liquids and more particularly concerns such types of mixing that produce a pulsating discharge of the mixture.
In spas, therapy pools, swimming pools and similar apparatus, jets of water are projected into the body of water contained in the spa, pool or tub to provide a type of hydro-massage, enhanced relaxation and other therapeutic benefits. To increase the action, force and benefit of such jets, the water, before projection, is mixed with air by means of air/water mixers that commonly employ a venturi type action. By this venturi action an increased velocity jet projected into a mixing chamber provides an area of reduced pressure that pulls air into the chamber through a passage that communicates with ambient atmosphere. The air pulled into the chamber mixes with the water and the mixture is discharged through a nozzle into (below the surface of) the body of water contained in the spa or pool tub. Venturi type mixers for spas, therapy pools and the like are typified by those in the U.S. Pat. No. 3,471,091 to Baker; Steimle, U.S. Pat. No. 3,628,529; Jacuzzi, U.S. Pat. No. 3,905,358; Mathis, U.S. Pat. No. 3,890,544; and Mathis, U.S. Pat. No. 3,890,656.
The enhanced massaging and therapeutic actions of pulsating nonaerated water jets are well known and typical devices for providing such water pulsations (without air entrainment) are shown in the U.S. Pat. No. 2,878,066 to Erwin; Donovan, U.S. Pat. No. 1,446,887; Heitzman, U.S. Pat. No. 3,473,736; and Heitzman, U.S. Pat. No. 4,101,075. Pulsed water jets of the prior art have either repetitively diverted the water flow from the desired outlet or repetitively stopped water flow into the water outlet. Prior efforts to provide a pulsed air/water mixer have merely followed principles used in pulsation of nonareated water streams and employed devices to either stop or divert the water flow before it enters the mixing chamber.
Devices that totally obstruct the water flow can cause abrupt pressure increases and noise, imposing severe strains upon the system. Devices attempting to control air flow have generally required external controlling mechanisms and thus become less efficient, more complex, and more costly.
My prior application, Ser. No. 93,754, discloses methods and apparatus for intermittently disturbing venturi action that takes place within the mixing chamber of a venturi type jet so that the resulting discharge of mixed air and water is suitably pulsed. A rotary flow disturbing member, journalled at the nozzle output so as to be driven by the high velocity jet stream is among the more simple of the arrangements disclosed in my prior application. This rotary member intermittently disturbs the stream so as to intermittently disturb the venturi action. Many considerations require that such a flow disturbing member be quite small. Accordingly, its velocity of rotation is high and fixed by physical and flow parameters. A preferred pulsing action occurs at a rate significantly slower than the high rate of rotation of a small rotary disturbing member that is driven by the high velocity jet stream. Adjustable pulsation is often desired. Further, certain provisions in the nature of added elements or configurations of the disturbing member must be provided to ensure start of rotation upon initiation of liquid flow. Such arrangements are not readily adjustable without changing configuration or dimensions of parts.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a venturi type mixer that avoids or eliminates above-mentioned problems and limitations.
In carrying out principles of the present invention in accordance with a preferred embodiment thereof, a venturi type action is employed to mix gas with a liquid stream of increased velocity and to thereby reduce pressure in a mixing chamber. At a point within the mixing chamber downstream of the jet nozzle, the flow of liquid into the chamber is intermittently disturbed by a journalled flow disturbing member and means are provided within the mixer for controlling rotation of the flow disturbing member. Preferably, such control means also ensures start-up of the flow disturbing rotation. It may take the form of a rotor mounted upstream of the nozzle and positioned to intercept a portion of the flowing liquid, the rotor and flow disturbing member being interconnected. According to a feature of the invention, the speed of rotation of the rotor may be varied by varying the amount of the projection of the rotor into the flow passage upstream of the nozzle.
FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a pulsating venturi type mixer embodying principles of the present invention;
FIGS. 2 and 3 are cross-sections of the illustration of FIG. 1 taken on lines 2--2 and 3--3, respectively;
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of portions of the pulsator mechanism;
FIG. 5 is a perspective of the worm and gear interconnection between rotor and flow disturbing member; and,
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the pulsator housing and coupling inlet conduit illustrating the positions of the rotor and flow disturbing member.
As shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, a venturi type air/water mixer has a jet housing or mixer body 10 formed of a tube 12 having an inner flange 14 at a forward end. The forward end is both internally and externally threaded. A backplate 16 having a tapered aperture 18 is fixed to the rearward end of the tube. The jet housing 10 projects through and is secured to a wall 20 of a therapy pool, swimming pool, spa, or tub, with a gasket 22 interposed between the wall and the housing flange 14 and a nut 24 is threaded on the external threads of the housing and turned tight against the outside of the tub wall 20.
Water from a high power pump (not shown) is driven through a water conduit 26 having a plurality of stub fittings 28, of which one is illustrated in FIG. 1. It will be understood that the conventional therapy pool, swimming pool, and the like, has a number of venturi type pulsating jets, each identical to that illustrated in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, mounted in the wall below the surface of the water, and spaced at intervals around the wall. Thus, the water under pressure from the pump flows through the conduit 26 and then into each of the mixers connected to its outlet stub fittings 28.
A pulsator housing or jet body 32 is formed with a nozzle entrance passage in the form of a right circular cylindrical bore section 34 which terminates at its downstream end at the beginning of a tapered nozzle passage or section 36 having a nozzle output 38 from which is projected a stream of high velocity liquid. The upstream end of nozzle entrance passage or bore 34 is enlarged to receive a coupling conduit 40 having a downstream end that seats against a rearwardly facing shoulder 42 of the pulsator housing and having a flow passage 44 that is coaxial with and of equal diameter to the nozzle entrance passage 34.
Nozzle entrance passage 34 has its main circular section radially extended at one point of its periphery by an auxiliary or turbine drive section 46 which extends forwardly from the upstream end of the nozzle entrance passage 34, to terminate at the upstream end of the nozzle passage section 36.
The coupling conduit 40 has its flow passage formed with a non-circular cross-section essentially congruent with the non-circular cross-section of the nozzle entrance passage (together with its turbine drive section). Accordingly, the coupling passage 44 includes a radially outwardly projecting turbine drive section 45 of relatively limited extent around the periphery of the main coupling passage section. Turbine drive section 45 may extend for the full length of conduit 40, or it may be formed at its downstream end.
A journal pin 48 is fixed in the pulsator housing and extends transversely of the axis of the nozzle and entrance passages, being displaced outwardly (downwardly with the housing oriented as shown in FIG. 1) of the outer portions of the entrance passage. Conveniently, the journal pin is formed by a headed bolt threaded into the pulsator housing. The pulsator housing has a cutout portion forming a cavity 50 through which the shank of the bolt 48 extends. Journalled on the bolt shank is a worm gear 52 fixedly carrying a rotor or multi-bladed turbine 54, both within cavity 50. The turbine freely rotates with its worm gear upon the journal pin 48 and has its blade positioned to extend into the radially outwardly projecting turbine drive section 46 of the nozzle entrance passage 34. However, the turbine blades fall just short of the outermost periphery of the main circular cross-section of the nozzle entrance passage so that flow through this passage is not intercepted by the main stream of the water flowing through the nozzle. Water flowing through the main section of the feed conduit or coupling passage 44 flows directly through the coaxial and equal diameter nozzle entrance section to the nozzle itself. Water flowing from the water pipe 26 into the auxiliary or turbine drive section of the coupling conduit, flows directly into the corresponding drive section 46 of the nozzle entrance section.
Water flowing through the turbine drive section 45 of the coupling passage flows into the turbine drive section 46 of the nozzle entrance passage where it impinges upon blades of the turbine 54 that project into and substantially entirely across the drive section. Accordingly, the turbine 54 is rotated by the water impinging upon its blades.
Coupling conduit 40 has a tapered upstream end that seats upon the inclined tapered surface 18 of end plate 16 of the mixer housing 12 and is keyed thereto against rotation by means of a keyway 60 (see FIG. 4) in the coupling conduit that receives a radially inwardly projecting key 62 formed in the periphery of the aperture in endplate 16. A radially outwardly opening peripheral slot 64 extends approximately 45� around the outer surface of coupling conduit 40 and receives a set screw 66 threaded in the pulsator housing body and projecting into the slot to thereby allow a limited amount of rotation of the pulsator housing with respect to the coupling conduit 40 about the nozzle axis. Such relative rotation varies the degree of alignment of the nozzle entrance passage and the coupling passage for purposes to be described below.
A flow disturbing member in the form of a rotary hub 70 is fixed to a pin 72 rotatably mounted in a downstream end of the pulsator housing and extending parallel to the nozzle axis. Hub 70 fixedly carries a radially outwardly projecting disturbing vane 74 having a transversely inclined surface 76 positioned close to and extending partly across the nozzle orifice 38, when the flow disturbing member is in its position of maximum flow disturbance. Fixed to the upstream end of the journalled pin 72 is a gear 78 positioned in the cavity 50 and meshing with the worm gear 52 that is fixed to the turbine rotor 54. Accordingly, pivot pin 72 is journalled in the pulsator housing to provide for synchronous rotation of the disturbing vane 74 together with gear 78. The gear rotates in unison with worm 52 and turbine 54 so that rotation of the disturbing vane is controlled by rotation of the turbine rotor.
A discharge fitting 80 which may conveniently take the form of a substantially conventional eyeball fitting as shown in FIG. 1, is adjustably mounted in the discharge end of jet housing 10 by means of a collar 84 having an inner surface that bears upon the spherical outer surface of the discharge fitting 80. Collar 84 has external threads that engage the internal threads at the forward end of the jet housing. A plurality of inwardly directed holding and turning fingers 86, 88 are fixed to the collar 84 to assist in turning the collar into and out of its threaded engagement with the jet housing. A pair of ears 90, 92 are fixed to the discharge fitting 80 and extend forwardly into the body of water within the therapy pool, spa, or tub to enable rotational adjustment of the discharge fitting 80 when the collar 84 has been loosened.
A pair of non-circular cross-section connecting bars 94, 96 are fixed to the forward end of the pulsator housing and extend downstream for reception in corresponding non-circular recesses 98, 100 formed in the upstream end of the discharge fitting.
An air inlet fitting 102 is fixed to an air inlet port in the side of the jet housing 10 and adapted to be connected to a conduit that provides a flow of air to the interior of the mixing chamber formed within the jet housing at the downstream end of the nozzle.
In assembly of the apparatus, the jet housing 10, is inserted through the tub wall, from the interior of the tub, with a gasket 22 in place and the lock nut 24 is positioned and tightened. Water pipe 26 is then connected to the outer end of the jet housing. The pulsator housing 32, having the interconnected turbine rotor and flow disturbing member 70 mounted therein, is connected with the coupling conduit 40 and set screw 66 holds the two together. This sub-assembly is inserted through the forward or downstream end of the jet housing so that the upstream end of the coupling conduit seats upon and is keyed to the aperture in jet housing endplate 16. Discharge fitting 80 then is inserted through the forward end of the jet housing to cause its recesses 98, 100 to receive the downstream ends of rods 94, 96, whereupon collar 84 is screwed into place to firmly hold all of the parts in assembled condition. Alternatively, fitting 80 may be fixedly connected to jet body 32 and inserted into the housing 10 together with the jet body.
Assuming that the non-circular passages in the nozzle entrance section and the coupling conduit are aligned with one another with their respective turbine drive sections in mutual registration, water flowing under pressure through water supply pipe 26 flows through the coupling section and thence through the tapered nozzle to emerge from the nozzle orifice as an increased velocity water stream. Water flowing through the aligned or drive sections of the coupling passage and nozzle entrance passage strikes the turbine blades, causing the latter to rotate and thereby causing the flow disturbing member 70 to rotate in synchronism with the turbine rotor. As the flow disturbing member 70 rotates, it moves from a position of maximum flow disturbance as illustrated in FIG. 2, through various positions of considerably lesser disturbance and through various positions in which the blade 74 is entirely clear of the projected jet stream. In fact, with the arrangement illustrated, the disturbing blade is completely clear of the jet stream for considerably more than 180� of each revolution. Although the blade may extend entirely across the projected stream, it need extend only a short way into the stream and in the presently preferred embodiment will extend approximately to the stream center, as best seen in FIG. 2.
When the disturbing vane is clear of the exiting high velocity stream projected from the nozzle, the venturi effect produces a decreased pressure within the mixing chamber at the nozzle exit which accordingly pulls air into the mixing chamber via the air conduit 102. This air inlet port, as previously mentioned, is preferably positioned as close as reasonably possible to the nozzle orifice. The closer the air input is to the nozzle orifice, the greater the disturbing effect upon the venturi action. As the vane rotates and interrupts the high velocity jet stream, the venturi action is disturbed, pressure within the mixing chamber rises, and the pulling of air into the chamber by the venturi action is greatly diminished.
The jet stream from the nozzle is directed axially of and entirely through the passage in discharge fitting 80 to enter the body of water within the therapy pool, spa or tub below the surface thereof. When the venturi action mixes this high velocity stream with air drawn into the mixing chamber, the air/water mixture that is discharged from the fitting 80 has a significantly greater force than does the same high velocity water stream having little or no air mixed therewith. Therefore, intermittently mixing air with the exiting jet stream projected by the nozzle, causes the discharged stream to pulsate, intermittently changing its intensity and force.
Thus, it will be seen that as the disturbing member 70 rotates, it intermittently disturbs or interrupts the jet stream to thereby intermittently interrupt pulling of air into the chamber and intermittently interrupt the mixing of the air and water. This action causes the discharged air/water mixture to pulsate.
Because the blade 74 of the disturbing member has a surface inclined to the axis of the high velocity water stream from the nozzle, and also partly because of the small size and light weight of this member, the high velocity water stream tends to rotate this member at an undesirably high velocity; at a velocity so high that the pulsations may be felt not as separate pulses, but merely as a very high frequency disturbance in the water jet discharged from the mixer. However, the illustrated arrangement actually slows down the rotational velocity of the flow disturbing member and, moreover, provides adjustable control of such rotational velocity. Because of the worm gear arrangement, the flow disturbing member 70 cannot drive the rotor. It is only the rotor 54 that can drive the flow disturbing member. Moreover, unless the rotor rotates, the flow disturbing member cannot. Accordingly, the rate of rotation of the flow disturbing member can be adjusted simply by adjusting the rotational speed of the turbine rotor.
Rotational speed of the turbine rotor is adjusted by relatively rotating the pulsator housing and coupling conduit 40. When collar 84 is loosened, the eyeball discharge fitting 80 may be rotated by means of ears 90, 92, to thereupon rotate the pulsator housing 32 relative to the coupling conduit 40 which is keyed against rotation relative to the backplate 16 of the jet housing. Relative rotation of the coupling collar and pulsator housing effects misalignment of the nozzle entrance passage and coupling passage. In particular, as can be seen in FIG. 3, the turbine and the drive section of the nozzle entrance passage can be rotated in a clockwise direction (as viewed in FIG. 3) to an extent limited by the interengaged slot and set screw 64, 66. In the extreme position of clockwise (as viewed in FIG. 3) rotation of the pulsator housing, drive section 46 of the nozzle entrance passage is laterally displaced from its position of alignment with the drive section 45 of the coupling passage, so as to effectively block flow of water into the nozzle passage turbine drive section 46 directly from the coupling passage drive section. In such a position of relative rotational adjustment the main circular section of the nozzle housing passage and coupling passage are still coaxial and still fully aligned so that the main flow of water from the water pipe through the coupling passage, through the nozzle entrance passage, and through the tapered nozzle remains largely unchanged and the water velocity is not significantly diminished. However, in such position of extreme adjustment, with turbine drive section 46 blocked, there is little or no water flow impinging upon the turbine blade and accordingly, the turbine is at rest or rotates at exceedingly small or negligible velocity. Because the turbine rotates at low velocity, the flow disturbing member or vane 74 will likewise rotate at low velocity. At intermediate positions of rotational adjustment, between the two extremes illustrated in FIG. 3, different amounts of water will impinge upon the turbine blades and accordingly the latter will be driven at different speeds according to the amount of rotational adjustment. Therefore, the rotational velocity of the flow disturbing member can be readily controlled merely by rotation of the discharge fitting 80 which is readily accessible to the user within the pool or tub. A highly important result of the control of the disturbing vane rotational velocity is the ability to greatly increase the dwell time of the disturbing vane within the high velocity jet stream during the course of the traverse of the vane across the stream. Such increase in dwell time further intensifies the resulting pulsating action of the discharged air/water mixture.
Because the drive sections of the nozzle entrance passage and coupling passages are of relatively small area compared to the main sections, there is an almost negligible loss of velocity due to the presence of the turbine. Further, because these drive sections are not separate small tubes or conduit, they cannot become clogged or plugged with dirt or debris. For this reason, it is important that the turbine be driven by a water flow that is part of the main stream, but at the same time minimizing the disturbing effect of the turbine on the main stream itself. This is achieved by the described use of turbine drive sections at the periphery of the main flow passages and locating the turbine blades outside of the main flow passage.
In addition to actually decreasing velocity of rotation of the disturbing vane 74 to a significant extent, the turbine provides a starting force for the flow disturbing rotation upon start-up of the water flow from the pipe 26. Should the apparatus be stopped with the vane 74 in a position entirely displaced from the nozzle, the flow of water will rotate the turbine and thereby rotate the flow disturbing nozzle to a point where it will receive further drive force by impingement of the exiting jet from the nozzle upon its inclined surface 76. The latter surface is inclined primarily to ensure that when the pulsator housing is adjustably rotated to provide a very small amount of force tending to rotate the turbine, there will still be a rotational force to ensure the rotation of the vane. If vane 74 is not inclined, it is possible that at a very low water force upon the turbines, the blade 74 will become fixed within the exiting jet stream and cease its rotation. The inclination of the vane surface avoids such a situation. It is noted that the turbine is positioned entirely upstream of the nozzle 36 to thereby minimize adverse affects of the turbine upon flow velocity.
The illustrated arrangement of radially outwardly projecting turbine drive sections of nozzle entrance passage and coupling passage is presently preferred to provide an adjustable drive on the turbine rotor. However, in an alternate arrangement, one of these passages may be made eccentric with respect to the other so that in one position of relative rotational adjustment, a maximum amount of water will flow through an eccentric portion of the coupling passage to impinge upon the turbine blades and, in another position of adjustment of the eccentric passage, a minimum amount of water would flow directly to the turbine. The arrangement illustrated in the drawings is preferred because it provides the least impediment to flow velocity and least decrease in flow velocity.
The arrangement illustrated in the drawings employs forwardly projecting rods 94, 96 received in apertures of the discharge fitting 80 so that the latter may be made quite similar to and interchangeable with a standard eyeball fitting. Thus, the pulsator housing and coupling conduit may be replaced with a standard jet nozzle if pulsation is not desired.
The foregoing detailed description is to clearly understood as given by way of illustration and example only, the spirit and scope of this invention being limited solely by the appended claims.
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Oh, NO, not another thread question ...
I know, you don't want to talk about thread AGAIN, but I was just told by the machine dealer NOT to use regular every-day thread like C&C Dual Duty because it causes a lot of lint dust. I was told years ago by a machine repair person that this thread was excellent. Am I being told something that isn't true so they can make sales on "their" thread? I have GOBS of Dual Duty that I really don't want to let sit or give away. My machine is electronic. (Viking Emerald 203), fresh out of the shop BTW, only 2 hours of sewing brand new and it blew a fuse.
I have a Bernina Activia 230, Patchwork Edition. It's electronic, small-sized, and a real workhorse. I'm supposed to use only Mettler or Gutermann thread in it.
The other day I accidentally popped on a spool of Coats and Clarks thread; now the machine is bound up.
I have a good selection of the proper thread. I can use my ancient Singer, or my ancient Pfaff, or my ancient Kenmore to use up the "regular" sewing thread.
I LOVE thread questions!
I use all types and honestly have to say that all of them IMHO cause lint. C&C can be lintier, though. I like Guttermann and often buy that when I can get the 40% discount.
Recently I made my first purchase from Connecting Threads (connectingthreads.com) and absolutely love their thread. I will always buy their multi-packs from now on. Less lint, nice feel, etc. And a great price. (No, I don't work for the company, I'm just a fan!)
I use all kinds of thread, have lots of Connecting threads, inc. cones, it works well but a bit heavier then I like sometimes. Have a stash of C & C that I use but not replacing at the moment. A few Guttermann, Mettler,YLI and some that I bought at the thread factory in NC[can't remember the name]I have not had problem using any of them in my machine. Have even used serger thread on occasion but not often. I think they all have lint but a machine needs to be checked cleaned often anyways.
Are you sure your problem was caused by the thread? Jayne
They didn't say it was caused by the thread, they just brought it up. She didn't really know what caused the blown fuse, wanted to know if I had a power surge, which I didn't. She said maybe it was just a loose wire inside, but didn't really know the reason. She did say never to pull the thread backwards through the tension discs, but to cut it near the spool and to pull it out down by the needle when changing threads. She said that when you pull it out backwards it causes more lint to come off the thread which I didn't know. I guess if I ever decide to sew flannel again I'll drag out my old mechanical machine, didn't know lint was that big of a problem. By the way, if anyone reads this, she talked me into buying a roll of stabilizer, it's Light and Tacky tear away, but boy it doesn't tear away very easy! I used it to make a label for the last quilt and I couldn't even get it off in most areas. I decided to test to see if soaking it in water would soften it to get it off and it didn't. So I went ahead and left it on and sewed the label on anyway with it on. My question is, will this stuff work if I want to use it to back applique pieces for quilts and will it hurt to leave it in the applique since it doesn't come out easily? I spent $33 dollars on this roll of stuff, I know that if you do any specialty stitches it needs to be used, but I wonder if I bought the wrong stuff?
I use all sorts of threads and mostly C&C.I have the viking Rose and had a Bernina 930,it didn't affect either of them ,nor my old singers.My take on thread is stay away from that 5 for 1.00 type of thread,it's nothing but junk,and linty junk at that.
I use the C&C a lot when i want to test a new embroidery pattern instead of wasting the good stuff.It's always worked well there also.
Sorry, I think your dealer is full of crap. I bet s/he tells you not to touch the tension dial either.
All threads produce lint. Some more than others. That's why you brush out the bobbin area. You should do it every time you change a bobbin. It takes seconds.
Coats and Clark thread is just fine. And remember, all thread companies make different weights of thread. Don't buy a hand-quilting thread, and expect good result for piecing.
I use mostly Coats and Clark for piecing as the top thread. Why? because it's inexpensive, but still good. I use Superior prewound bobbins for piecing. Why? because they hold a heckuvalot of thread, and I don't have to wind bobbins. Yes, I have to balance the tension.
And that business about "OHH, never ever pull the thread back toward the spool" PBLLLTT. It actually "backwashes" the tension discs - removing lint. That whole "rumor" or "new wive's tale" started when Nancy Zieman mentioned it on one of her Sewing with Nancy shows. It was a viewer hint, which she read on air, and all of a sudden it was gospel truth. I have never read in any sewing machine manual, or had any repair technician ever give it any validation. Mostly they just snort, LOL.
I've been sewing for close to 30 years on the most basic mechanical machines to highly sophisticated home embroidery machines to my long-arm.
Thread lint ain't gonna blow a fuse!
Your dealer doesn't KNOW why you blew a fuse, and is going to blame your thread choice for it.
I know I sound strident here, but honestly, the crap dealers (not technicians - they know better) tell people is just astonishing.
I actually had one salesperson - even in my excellent sewing machine store tell me "NEVER touch the tension dial!!!". Um, yeah, well she didn't last long. You have to change both bobbin and top tensions if you're changing from embroidery to piecing. Why do you think they give you a dial on top and a screw on the bobbin?
You and your thread choice are not at fault here. If your machine blows a fuse with normal sewing - THE MACHINE HAS A PROBLEM.
Thank you Mary! I agree completely. I always used C&C with my old machine, from the time it was new (1981) until I bought my Viking in 2003. I never had any trouble with it and I did a LOT of sewing in those years. My Viking dealer said not to use C&C and she sold Gutterman. I tried it and do believe it made more lint than the C&C. I always pull the thread backwards to remove it. It wastes a lot of thread when you cut it at the spool and pull it out. I also never had a problem in all these years with that method. I think we are told these things to get us to buy the more expensive thread. And that's my opinion on thread! lol
Linda OH
Wow, Mary C, sounds like you've been around the sewing circle a few times! I just know that the person who used to repair and clean and adjust my old mechanical said the Dual Duty was the best thread I could be using, she had been in the business for years and had taken over the business from her pa and Lord knows how long he had been doing it. Now, granted, it was a mechanical and maybe she just meant for that, don't know. Again, they didn't actually say the thread was the cause of the blown fuse, but they made sure that I was "told". So anyway, this is my first electronic machine and I don't know squat about them. The neat functions are cool, (special stitches, needle down, needle threader, etc.) - the old one had nada, straight stitch and zig-zag, that was it. In fact, it came with ONE foot. But what a great machine it has been. Won't get rid of it.
Rita, I will gladly take the title of "Sewing Crone". I've been circling the drain for years, LOL!!
Keep your old machine. It'll be a backup. I have several.
Learn your new one - they're FUN! Take the new user classes if they offer them. Just don't let them bully you into thinking ordinary thread will damage your machine.
My thoughts on this are "If this expensive fancy machine can't handle ordinary thread - why the hell did I buy it?" So if they bring the thread topic up again, that would be my response - "What the hell - it can't HANDLE Coats and Clarke? What good is it, then??"
Um, yeah, I do get a bit testy, LOL. It doesn't mean the questiona aren't valid. It may mean my hormones need adjusting, but I will state categorically, I'm not opinionated, I'm right. Yeah, hormones need adjusting, LOL
I would still use all cotton thread on all cotton fabric. I saw a picture posted by a blogger of a twenty year old quilt with sliced seaming, and she wailed Dual Duty by name, because of the polyester core. Don't know nuthin' 'bout no 'chines though. (I don't actually know about wear over time, either...just saw a picture on the net. Must be true, right?)
I'm loving this topic too. I always use C&C in my Viking Lily but as Mary suggested, I clean out the bobbin case frequently. I also put a drop of Sewer's Aid on the thread when I remember. We must have bought our Vikings from the same dealer. I also ended up with a roll of tear away stabilizer and I have zero interest in embroidery.
I have used all kinds of thread, and the worst that has happened is I have to clean the bobbin area and thread path more frequently. I do get more lint from C&C, but it is manageable. I also get more lint from some fabrics than others, but never heard of a dealer recommending to use only certain brands of fabric.
I'm blaming/thanking Mary because I don't want to use anything else but prewound bobbins from Connecting Threads since she mentioned them awhile back. Compared to C&C, hardly any lint at all! I also use their Essential cotton for the top thread.....would like to have all the sets, but maybe eventually. @:)
Here is a link that might be useful: microscopic views of thread
In the Heirloom machine Applique class I took from Judy Shapiro, she actually recommended using a dressmaker poly blend for the machine applique-a blanket stitch around the edge of the shape to achieve a less noticeable, dainty stitch.
I do think you should stitch with all cotton if you are sewing with all cotton fabric.
I also love the prewound bobbins - thank you Mary- from Conn Threads.My Pfaff signals low bobbin way to early with these, so I don't pay attention to it.
Playing with tension - yes - I always check my tension on a scrap when I make any change to bobbin, thread, needle & make adjustment if necessary.
I also have an extra bobbin case for each of my machines, because heavier thread does require a different tension.
I do fool with screw as a last resort if I am having
tension issues.
I have always used two strands of thread in the upper tension discs & gently rubbed them back and forth to clear teeeny bits. Maybe that is a no - no now?
I also used Compressed air - my father was a professional photographer (he is now 87)& he always told me never to blow into the machine because of the moisture in your breath was bad for the machine -remember they were all metal then. I used to steal his canned air - this was over 40 years ago. I still have compressed air sitting next to my machine, and I use it with each bobbin change. I use a single hole plate for most of my sewing & that traps the lint and dust. Maybe another no-no with the newer machines.
I get more lint from the fabric then the thread-I am using mostly Connecting Thread, but love Gutterman.
Yet another reason for me to stick with my vintage machines. All they need is a regular de-linting (I machine quilt and batting makes a LOT of lint) some oiling and they sew without complaint. My Ca.1955 Monty Wards doesn't care two hoots what thread I use in it.
Interesting thread. Liked Sharons like to micro/thread link.
Just a note as to the way I clean out lint. After any big project I take the sole plate off and clean the lint from under the feed dogs as well as use my mini vac to suck out lint. Always shocked at how much is there even though I do the bobbin race often. Jayne
This has been a wonderful thread - & yes, pun intended!! MaryC I love your attitude!! If more of us would take on your ways, the (unqualified?) sales people would be in another line of work! And we'd all have more $$ in our pockets!!
I just want to add one little tip that has worked wonders for me ---- I've gotten in the habit of EVERY time I change bobbins I use tweezers & brush to clean out the lint. I go thro seasons of sewing with a lot of flannel, & when I took my machine in for her yearly checkup, the tech asked me if I had stopped sewing so often! He couldn't believe I use it nearly every day, it was so clean. I'm just suggesting, it's an easy habit to get into & again, keeps more $$ in my pocket where it belongs. -- at least until my LQS has a sale, then THEY get it lol !!:)
Can't believe what I saw on TV this morning on Sew America! Sue Hauseman had a lady on from C&C demonstrating making lace items on an electronic VIKING sewing machine with - guess what? - C&C Dual Duty thread!!! I busted out laughing when she said one project took 15 spools of their thread. (You know, the linty, dusty, cheap thread that my dealer told me not to use?) How ironic!
Just found this.
To: RitaWeeda;
I don't think you or the thread's to be blamed. I have the same problem 3X. When I first purchased the Viking Emerald 203, it blew a fuse after only 2 months of sewing.
Dealer exchanged the machine for another brand new one. Then with this it did the same thing.. panel light comes on but functions not working. Fuse was the culprit, and dealer didn't charge me, as it's still under warranty.
Months later, it happened again. This time the cost to replace that fuse $89. So, I thought I must be jinxed.
After googling, I discovered it's not the thread used nor faulty wiring of my home (repairperson said so).. it's just the machine.
I know it's not faulty wiring as I have no problems with my Quantum Singer nor the Pfaff!
Wow, never expected this one to show up again, you must really be reaching back a long way! I'm sorry you had the fuse problem so many times, thankfully I haven't had that problem since the first time, and I use whatever thread I want to. I have been using King Tut for FM quilting, but there's lint with that, too. I think either the quality control on these Emeralds are lacking or they are roughly handling them in the shipping/packing area. The one dealer that I spoke to was very surprised when I proved to her that these models are made in Thailand, she was under the impression that they were all still made in Sweden (or wherever they are made). Since this incident I've had no problems except that when I change the bobbin thread, I HAVE to completely take the bobbin area (I mean taking the cover plate off, all of it) apart and clean it thoroughly and also re-thread the top spool, sometimes 2 or 3 times. Don't know if it's me or the machine, but it's aggravating.
Rita, my Viking is made in Taiwan, unlike my mother's Viking which was Swede made.
I found that they had discontinued the 203 as too many kept returning with electrical problems.
Glad you posted the problem you've been having with the bobbin.. me too. Had to thoroughly clean it out and even a speck of lint can put it out of whack!
Armed with new info, (found more disgruntled 203 users) I'm returning tomorrow to the dealer and see if I still have to bear future costs if the fuse goes out again.
Thanks for replying, Rita. May your 203 continue to serve you well.


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Dax, the Burr oak from Musser Forests
This is the latest pic I will try to get more detail in the next couple days on the Musser Forest Burr oak. It is the one to the right of the Pineapple statue, the one closer to the edge in front. I think the plaque says 2007 for the year planted.
Dax, Here are the leaves on Musser forest Burr, they look better than last year, more like Burr oak so I feel dumb, because they look more like they should now, past years they were pointier tips, but here goes. And Here is the Burr from your acorn Old pic Okay maybe 15 inches so far, not 2 feet yet. But it's only July 8. I also am astounded that I didn't know I had a Q. Cerris in my yard already. I had mentioned before that one of my Q. Robur had leaves like a Swamp Chestnut oak or Chinkapihn oak. Some of my posts are long, I don't blame anyone for not remembering that I mentioned that. Well, It turns out one of the 3 Q. Robur from ebay from England (acorns) was a Cerris. I chalked it up to oaks not always having leaves that look like they should. Here is a pic of the one I've had for a while So I've had one for several yrs now, and didn't know it.
Can't confirm but that bur looks lyrata or lyrata influenced and that cerris looks more muelenbergii or mongolica.
Glad you've decided to plant the pecans. They're mighty like oaks.
Whatcha going to do with the Shellbark hickory? I just threw in the persimmon as an ornamental. I didn't want to send a bunch of those as potential mates because I know you're limited on space.
Thanks for the pics; beautiful valley there.
I am shocked about the Muehlenbergii ID on the one in the last pic, the acorn was from England along with 2 Q. Robur acorns. I would say yes you are right by the appearance, but, unless someone planted our oaks there I am not sure about it being Muehl, or the other US oak mentioned. I compared the seedling and the one in the pic, and they just are different sizes, but are alot alike. Not to poo poo your ID, but they are alot similar. The one you thought may be Lyrata, could be. I have a Lyrata in my Swampy area. I can see the resemblance. I definitely have a space for Q. Libani in my yard. I have 3 Compton's and a Durand on backorder from Mossy oaks nursery. I may reduce the Compton's to 2, Dax I would give you the 3rd, but you mentioned not having alot of room, and Hairmetal is talking about moving, joe in Mo already can grow real Live oaks, so I may go down to 2 Compton's and the one Durand. Durand hold their leaves in most winters, but not last winter. At least the one Durand I have behaved that way. It has Q. Alba bark and slim long leaves, with some slight lobing, so I was thinking it may slightly look like live oak, mine I already have sort of resembles it, but likely won't be shaped like it.
The Hickory wasn't in with the trees you sent Dax, but I am relieved because I am limited in room. I emailed you about it already. The persimmon died today. It didn't have lots of roots, but don't send another. I will save room for the Q. Libani no matter what, seeds are better than plants, but beggars can't be choosers, so whatever form you send is ok with me. My neighbor was happy at the prospect of Pecan trees, so he will plant them in his yard, right next to mine, so I can see them anytime. I may have to get on him to plant them soon, I have held them for a while myself, they look good but if he farts around like I did I'll have to remoisten the media.
There have been American oaks grown in the UK since back in the 1600s. The N.A. members of the white oak group will hybridize readily with Q.robur - Sargent oak(Q.roburXmontana), in particular, is a possibility, if this seedling came from a Q.robur acorn.
At the distance shown, I certainly can't be certain of anything, including leaf morphology; closeups of leaves, buds, etc. might be helpful.
However, there's not any doubt in my mind about the Q.lyrata; it's not bur oak.
Can't do anymore oaks here. I'm focused on pecans and have my spots flagged, already. My other land is full, but thank you. When I get libani acorns, and I will, I'll send to you. I have a note already written in plain view so there's no chance of forgetting.
I'm going to stick to my guns about that one being muehlenbergii, poaky. For me, it's not cerris.
I think you are right now Dax, I looked on Yahoo images, and I see how they are different. Sorry I didn't think it wasn't Cerris. I guess there could've been a Muehl. I was stuck on the whole it being in England where Cerris and Robur are native or I THINK Cerris is native. I have decided to plant the Cerris from you in my yard. Likely the tree would have been mowed over at Mt. Macrina. They have mostly large trees in their landscape, the guys mowing would'nt even see it. I could protect it but I wanted a Cerris, I see it is smaller than many oaks, so I put it somewhere it will be perfect for. Sorry to seem ungrateful, I thought I had one, and the yard is getting full, thanks again for it.
You likely could'nt care less, but my neighbor still didn't plant the 2 Pecans. I saw this and got pissed, so I am planting them tomorrow. I will tell him I took them. He can go pound salt if he doesn't like it. I will plant them tomorrow, between mine and his yard. I am not worried he may get some pecans in the future, whatever, but I want to get em in the ground. I am glad you sent them Dax. Thanks
I ended up giving him the 2 Pecans, he really wanted them, but anyhow. The one with a rootball is great, but the other one didn't have soil on the roots and dried up. He did plant them, I made sure, but the dirt came off the roots, and the heat did it in. I will reinburse your shipping if need be.
Okay DAX, I told him we'll be getting more PECANS. I explained the 2 pecan trees needed to produce nuts, and how they need to be semi close to each other. So I have tried my best to set into motion the works to show the best Pecans made in the plant maturation.
Yeah Beng, I have heard that from others. If I would've known that, I would've planted it in the wetter area of my yard. But it is quite large, I am not going to move it. I still think it may be a hybrid of BurrXLyrata, because the shape isn't quite as "BUSY" as my known Lyrata, but I don't know for sure. IOW, my known Lyrata has a kinda wild top growth pointing in many different directions. But it is too young to say for sure.
Is the Cruisin' from the old song Cruisin' on a sunny afternoon' ? Well, it's me again, you are likely sick of me already, after all the Pecan tree emails. Well, I have a pic of the Burr oak from your acorn, well, pics. It has been chomped, so it was likely even taller. I am pissed about this browsing , because my dad's apple tree is about 20 ft away, with apples on it. It was a deer, no bunny or groundhog is tall enough. Well, maybe a crafty groundhog could bend down the limbs, but it just put out a new flush of more than a foot. It is still soft and fuzzy (the branch) here are pics I took today. I am not sure how much they ate, but hopefully not much. I guess the next growth spurt won't be until spring 2015, there are no more buds on top anyway. Unless it makes another top bud. Likely it will take it's time and harden off for the end of the season. I would say 3 ft or darned close this growing season. Here is a reminder of this tree early spring this year It has grown alot.
This is the 2nd smallest tree in that area Beng. The other is the Scarlet oak, but it is close to the neighbors corn and eggplant or squash plants, so blended in, I guess. Dax, try Tuesday afternoon, Moddy blues. I was born in 1970, that is close to when the song was put out, but I love that song. Nice relaxing song..... I am happy I protected the lower trunk of this Burr oak. I would imagine deer had been around when the tree was really small. There are lots of little apples near this tree, on an apple tree of course. They are small and insect ridden, but when did deer become particular? Now that I think about it there are 3 smaller oaks in the vacinity, 2 Willow oaks and a Swamp Chestnut oak.
I walked my orchard and some dumb rabbit ate all the way around the trunk at the base of one of my plum trees, but was kind enough to leave about 3/4". I swear... so I went and got my aluminum foil and plant tape and wrapped all my fruit trees w/o cages.
I'll see what happens. See if that tree can heal itself with 80% bark missing. Worth a shot.
Check your email poaky - sent something 'special', lol.
I got your email and emailed you a zillion times already, you answered most already. I have seen them (whatever critter) leave about an inch. What really gets my goat is when they decapitate a small tree and leave the top laying on the ground near the stub they left. They should at least eat it, then you could rationalize they were hungry, well, if it is winter when it happens. Not in summer, like now. You know, i would put out bunny food pellets if they would poop near my trees afterwards, you know fertilizer.
I will be checking this tree soon. I think that the tree will likely be 3-4ft tall. If it has grown more than expected I will try to put a marker mentioning it has grown more than it was expected to grow. I will have a little to do with marking the growth of some of the trees near landmarks and grave markers here in Fayette county Pa near Uniontown and other nearby towns.


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In some bad news for Apple, Australia's Federal Court has rejected an appeal by the company to trademark the term "App Store."
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paint colors with honey oak cabinetry
Please forgive the quality of the photo, I cropped my family out!
We want to paint the crown molding, chair rail, base molding, and walls of our kitchen. All the trim and the cabinetry is the honey oak. We will be keeping the cabinetry as is. I would LOVE any suggestions for paint colors for both the trim/chair railing and also the walls (we are removing the horrible wallpaper and border) that would look good with the oak. Thanks so much!!
I have very similar cabinet color in my kitchen. I ended up painting my walls "Butter" (yellow). It is a Lowes color -- their American Signature, Waverly. The trim is in a Pale Ivory - Lowe's American Signature, Waverly. I love the way it looks with the cabinets and get many compliments.
I have similiar wood tones in my KIT, BR and FR, maybe more caramel than yours. I tried to go yellow and tried SW White Raisin. Looked terrible. Ended up using SW Grasslands.
What color is your countertop?
dk4mich and lukkiirish - Do you have photos? My daughter and new son-in-law have similar honey cabinets and they are trying to decide on a color that goes with their dark green counter top.
boysrus2 - Your cabinets appear to be darker than the OP's. I like your choice of color. :)
I think blues, grays & greens in all their variations & combinations work really well with golden oak.
Here is BM Paladian Blue:
And here's a composite shot showing the new Olive paint in the foyer & the golden oak bannister. Frankly, I think the Olive would have been better if it had been a shade yellower.
We did BM Monroe Bisque walls and off-the-shelf-white trim for my previous house when we put it up for sale in '07 (these are from the listing photos, which is why the room is so stripped of accessories). My camera was old then and skewed/skews a bit pink - the Monroe Bisque couldn't have gotten any "neutraller", it's neither as pinkish nor as yellow as it may look in these photos. Not to my personal taste but it did get a lot of compliments. Originally the trim matched the cabinets.
Here's a couple of pictures, we're still a work in progress, and the lighting isn't the best, these are the best I have. It has a nice glow in the morning sun and if you like Sunflowers, it's a perfect match. LOL
Our kitchen cabinets are similar colored but maple, we have SW Clary Sage and I'm loving it, also got lot of compliments from friends and family. Sorry dont have a pic handy at this moment to show.
We have BM Lenox Tan.
But, in our case..I dislike the oak a LOT. And can't wait to paint the cabs.
We tried red for awhile. I loved the walls, but hated what it did for the cabinets. Which was NOTHING.
I've seen some really pretty greens and blues with oak.
Olive greens go great with oak--olive branch BM comes to mind. I think Baby Turtle (great color!) would also look super. A friend of mine did a warm brown with her oak cabinets and it looks great also.
A lot will depend on your counters and floors...
Here's a thread from a while back with similar situation, see what suggestions she got!
Here is a link that might be useful: Oak cabinets and greens
jenniferdoc, just wanted to make sure you saw this thread. Not sure how you feel about cool colors, but I think the results are terrific:
Here is a link that might be useful: credomk's golden oak trim and new wall colors
Not sure if this was suggested yet, but - I would def consider something in the terra cotta/orange family - honey oak has orange undertones.
here's a nice color not sure what the brand/name is
I would paint the crown & base white & chair rail same as wall color unless you are applying beadboard - so as to not break the wall up.
ANother nice hue by Devine pain
This would make the cabinets not stand out & be a focal point rather be a little subdued -
See how the wood is blending w/paint color in the "happy family" pic
Link to My3dogs, very talented decorator on GW - don't know if the color works for you application
Find your colors - get sample paints - paint either directly on the wall LARGE 10 x14 or so, near cabinetry in several places - look at it in different lighting/times of day photo it - you'll get lots more help
best to you
Here's Baby Turtle in our guest room, with golden oak woodwork.
Here's another picture, showing how different the paint can look from a different angle:
I'd say the true color is somewhere between the two. :-)
I also have white countertops. They are actually Corian, but I can't remember the name -- they are white with specs of gray.
I can't find a picture on my computer, but I will take one tomorrow and try to get it posted.
FYI, my adjoining Family Room is painted in Behr's Dried Chervil (sp?). It is green and compliments the yellow very nicely.


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Hmmmm (scratching chin) Do they make coffee flavored red bull? Mocha? (I don't know why I'm even thinking about this...I've never had a redbull. lol)
To keep your black scrubs looking good I wash them inside out in cold water and hang them dry. I think the dryer fades. There is my contribution to society for the day.
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The same applies to the OLPC assuming they produce a commercial variant. They really should since I predict there is a lot of money to be made if they did.
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