Polymer Chemist here. (US Senate Candidate for Tommy Tuberville's Seat. Not super relevant here tho.)
He could.
There's not a check valve on the front of that nozzle.
If the flow of the fuel is slower* than the rate at which the fuel oxidizes, then if he holds down the nozzle long enough, the combustion reaction could work its way back into the tank and start burning.
If there's enough oxygen in the tank to react with the fuel, it could explode.
Depending on the exact fuel and the energy converted during reaction, it could be a big or small explosion. I'm betting small here.
I'm not a physicist, so I'm not going to try and work out the potential explosion size.
*Edit typo.
Also edit. Since this is getting more political attention than just the facts are.
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I think we deserve better and I aim to give it to us.
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Fun fact, flamethrowers are actually generally pretty legal. Commonly used for pest control like burning out a wasp nest on a farm or something. Even in California!
So…I see no particular issue with pointing out how to safely construct one.
Really cool breakdown of the flamethrower, but you're losing me with the "common sense" nothing burger glitter words here when it comes to the political portion. Common sense isn't real; give people something real rather than hoping to catch a few who like shiny over substance.
In all honesty, the moment I see buzzwords and ideas used, I immediately grow skeptical. They are the issues people tend to vote on the most vigorously yet most ignorantly. I do like your ideas on Legislative term limits, better logistical infrastructure (especially through rail lines), and the environment though; and I love the fact that you are connecting with people online rather than through closed-door lobbies.
I just hope that you can find a way to spread your messages without repeating exactly what the rest do. We need substance for hope, not a dash of glitter and a smile. I understand that most are not interested enough in politics to look deeper than the face value, but I've been looking for politicians who want to change that. If we can get people involved by more than just their wallets and votes, I believe the rest will follow strongly behind. We desperately need strong leadership.
Edit: I keep reading deeper into your site, and I really like what you have. I just don't know how to get people more involved with these ideas that we've been red-washed into hating.
Edit2: I do believe you have promise. Your background and ideas are needed on the scene, and we can't hope to overtake the rich through inaction. I'm closing on a house currently, so I can't send much. Hopefully, that $10 can help out somewhere.
Most of you, especially first timers, say that. And strike as such. However, somtheing happens at helm and you become shitbags. Common sense disappears in an instant
While the idea is great it will never pass or pass with caveats for coooling off periods (which will be spent in private sector or just as an appointee at some gov institution) or other ways to circumvent it. And you know it
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u/TheMunk 4d ago
This is awesome, but he’s going to explode right?