Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] CO2 Scrubbers

[TeslaTony@aol.com]

In a message dated 8/7/00 9:56:21 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
fullerk@voyager.co.nz writes:

> Anthony,
>  I would be real interested to hear the results of how much 02 the algae can
>  produce for a given quantity. Often these new possibilities of achieving
>  things have some merit, that takes an open mind analyze, develop and
>  accept.History is full of this process. When Christopher Columbus was after
>  funds to sail to America, he was met with ridicule. On one occasion, after
>  receiving a rebuff, he asked the person, "Look out over the city and tell 
me
>  what you see ?" The answer was " Beautiful spires and architecture rising
>  above the rest " Columbus responded, Yes, and they were created by people
>  like me and not you. He got his funding. (My favorite part of the movie,
>  hope I remembered it write !) I like to think PSUBers have that spirit as
>  Christopher C.
>  Of course, safety is a must in relation to PSUBS and must always be the
>  balance !
>  Regards, Karl
>  Good explination SW ! Now with Pat's light source (extra after his weekend
>  binge) no matter if the batteries go, methane powered lights to keep the
>  algae growing and on this occasion Pat, no guilt for a good cause.....

One way to look at critics is that they are just another victory to gloat 
over after they have been proven royally wrong by what you have done, might 
even make some money off it as well.

Anthony

P.s.: The bioluminescent bacteria idea is actually not so bad, but it would 
really be better for interior lighting of the sub unless you can make the 
stuff glow as bright as a halogen bulb.

P.p.s.: I have a friend who puts out enough methane to propel the sub without 
burning the stuff.