Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Ballast ratio to subs weight?

[Coalbunny <coalbunny@onewest.net>]

What depth will it be certified for?  <tic>
Carl


Michael Nace wrote:
> 
> Damn. Is there going to be a fistfight? Guess it wouldn't be a good time to
> unveil my submersible pinata, made completely out of chicken wire and paper
> mache.
> 
> Keeping it light,
> Mike
> 
> Graham K wrote:
> 
> > I didn't know I had to describe my entire design, so all of you can
> > completely scrutinize it.
> >
> > thanks.
> >
> > for nothing.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org
> > [mailto:owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org]On Behalf Of Dan h
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 4:54 AM
> > To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
> > Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Ballast ratio to subs weight?
> >
> > Graham,
> >
> > Do as you please.  It's your time, money and LIFE!!!!!
> >
> > It sounds like good advice you were given.   We have no idea the amount of
> > research and calculations you put into your hull design, but it sure doesn't
> > sound like your ready to order the hard goods yet.  So far you posted
> > several
> > depths, a hull diameter and thickness.  A hull is more than a big piece of
> > pipe.  Are you installing frames in it?
> > 6404 feet is mighty deep!
> >
> > No one here is trying to discourage you from the project, but please "don't
> > jump
> > in before you learn to swim."
> >
> > Dan H.
> >
> > Graham K wrote:
> >
> > > I am trying to get a quote, I was going to order it as soon as I received
> > > the price. as I said, ORDERING, not ordered. I was merely going to order
> > the
> > > main hull, I knew what size of hull, I just wasn't sure on the ballast
> > > sizes... I am trying to get the Busby book. Once I receive that material,
> > I
> > > will get the rest of the steel. (ballast steel
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org
> > > [mailto:owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org]On Behalf Of Jeff Post
> > > Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 8:50 PM
> > > To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
> > > Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Ballast ratio to subs weight?
> > >
> > > Sounds like you need a Busby bad!!
> > >
> > > How is it you would be ordering steel if you have no idea what it takes to
> > > float or sink a sub? This is serious! It is one thing to scratch out a sub
> > > on paper and not have a clue about the principles of submarines, but it is
> > > entirely another to construct a sub when you have no idea what you are
> > > doing. You could very successfully kill yourself!
> > >
> > > I'm sorry to be so harsh. I hope you are fibbing about ordering the steel.
> > > You need to go to the library, or surf the web. Seriously, look in the
> > > archives about all the discussions about "Busby's", I hear there are
> > plenty
> > > for all.
> > >
> > > JP
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Graham K <cryogenicz@dsl-only.net>
> > > To: <personal_submersibles@psubs.org>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 10:27 AM
> > > Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Ballast ratio to subs weight?
> > >
> > > > how do you know your subs going to float? how do you know you have
> > enough
> > > > ballast buoyancy?
> > > >
> > > > Regards,
> > > >
> > > > Graham
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org
> > > > [mailto:owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org]On Behalf Of Alec Smyth
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 7:45 AM
> > > > To: 'personal_submersibles@psubs.org'
> > > > Subject: RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Thru hull Seals
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Graham, that's a heck of a depth. Please do tell us what you're up to! I
> > > > apologize if I've missed out on some earlier posting.
> > > >
> > > > cheers,
> > > >
> > > > Alec
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Graham K [mailto:cryogenicz@dsl-only.net]
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 1:22 AM
> > > > To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
> > > > Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Thru hull Seals
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I have been looking for a hull Seal supplier for my sub, I would the
> > > bearing
> > > > seal to be able to have its crush depth around 2852 PSI, 6404 Feet.
> > Anyone
> > > > know of a online supplier, or someone with a telephone number or
> > website?
> > > >
> > > > Regards
> > > >
> > > > Graham
> > > >

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