Metric vs. other measurement systems - chart

[mklotz]

Then we need to get into language. That is even more crazy;

to, too, two
red, read, read
led, lead, lead, l.e.d.

The list goes on and on.

A large proportion of the folks on this forum think the opposite of (win, find) is 'loose'.

lose - the opposite of win, find or gain, rhymes with use, fuse, muse, ruse
loose - not tight, rhymes with goose, moose, noose

[If the washer is loose, you might lose it.]

[bruce.desertrat]

On a separate, non-metric note, yesterday I discovered this in a Reuter's news article about a particularly well preserved fossil in Wyoming that included this illustration. When I first saw it, I didn't notice the caption and my first thought was 'Have they made Sam Neill in Jurassic Park as standard measurement??' then I saw the caption. Yes they did...

[Frank S]

A large proportion of the folks on this forum think the opposite of (win, find) is 'loose'.

lose - the opposite of win, find or gain, rhymes with use, fuse, muse, ruse
loose - not tight, rhymes with goose, moose, noose

[If the washer is loose, you might lose it.]

please let's not get started on the lunacy of the English language. Homophones, homographs, and homonyms, and words which can simultaneously be nouns, pronouns, verbs, and possibly adjectives, sometimes used in multiple forms of context within the structure of a single sentence, are enough to drive a person bonkers.

When it comes to using the metric system over whatever it is we primarily use here in the USA. Like many others who frequent these forums, find that I can use either with near equal fluidity across a wide spectrum I just have to remember to not mix and match

I was taught both systems in primary school over 60 years ago in a small-town school here in Texas.

[bruce.desertrat]

What do you expect from a language that has been described thusly:

“The problem with defending the purity of the English language is that English is about as pure as a cribhouse whore. We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary.”

― James D. Nicoll

[Karl_H]

please let's not get started on the lunacy of the English language. Homophones, homographs, and homonyms ...

Keeping with the lunacy of language, does this mean you are homophobic? (Sorry, sometimes I can't help myself.)

[Frank S]

Keeping with the lunacy of language, does this mean you are homophobic? (Sorry, sometimes I can't help myself.)

I have always prided myself as not being afraid of any living human no matter their chosen orientation

[hemmjo]

On another note in regard to incorrect measurements, we are in need of a new blower motor for our bathroom exhaust fan. The unit is 30+ years old, the original motor is not available. I do not want to mess around fitting whole new exhaust fan into the ceiling. All of the new ones are different sizes. (One would think they could standardize exhaust fan enclousures!!)

Anyway, I found this beauty. I bet this baby would suck the door off the hinges when you turn it on!!!

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[carl blum]

Hi Hemmjo:
I would be surprised if it were 0.14 hp or even 1.4 Amp. But the screw spacing on those shaded pole motors is fairly consistent. You might need to swap blades to match your ceiling box.
But new fans are quieter and move more air, so perhaps swapping the box would be worth it??
Good luck, Carl.

[Hoosiersmoker]

On another note in regard to incorrect measurements, we are in need of a new blower motor for our bathroom exhaust fan. The unit is 30+ years old, the original motor is not available. I do not want to mess around fitting whole new exhaust fan into the ceiling. All of the new ones are different sizes. (One would think they could standardize exhaust fan enclousures!!)

Anyway, I found this beauty. I bet this baby would suck the door off the hinges when you turn it on!!!

click to enlarge

I'd buy 5 just for the motor!

[hemmjo]

I'd buy 5 just for the motor!

Just think of all the things we could make the a small motor with that much HP. Leaf blower, dust collector, bet you could make a hover craft with four of those babies!!!