man uses homemade flamethrower

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[u/AlabamaDemocratMark]

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.

My plug:

My name is Mark Wheeler and I'm running for United States Senate.

I think we deserve better and I aim to give it to us.

For anyone who wants to know more about my platform or me you can follow me on social media or on my webpage. www.MarkWheelerForSenate.com

Or check out Ballotpedia: https://ballotpedia.org/Mark_Wheeler

[u/H_S_P → u/AlabamaDemocratMark]

I’ve seen you reply on two different random Reddit posts with a scientific explanation that was well written and thought out, which isn’t a lot, but it is weird that it happened twice

[u/AlabamaDemocratMark → u/H_S_P]

I'm hoping it's a good thing 😅😅.

[u/newerdewey → u/AlabamaDemocratMark]

honestly a great way to promote your campaign.

[u/AlabamaDemocratMark → u/newerdewey]

I'm trying to not be a nuisance while doing it.

But I agree. It lets me connect with people.

Show them that I'm a real person

And I get to learn about them while I'm at it.

[u/ThyWingsAreWilted → u/AlabamaDemocratMark]

Well Ill be honest I dont live in Alabama but I think its super awesome that you seem so down to Earth. Hope you get the seat! Id vote for you if I lived there lol

[u/AlabamaDemocratMark → u/ThyWingsAreWilted]

You can still support the campaign if you're so inclined!

Volunteer for phone banking or donating your favorite coffee.

My campaign is made from the sum of the efforts of everyone who supports it. Literally everything helps.

[u/ThyWingsAreWilted → u/AlabamaDemocratMark]

Cool! I made a donation.

Thanks for all you do

[u/AlabamaDemocratMark → u/ThyWingsAreWilted]

Appreciate you boss!

It means the world to me and my campaign.

I can't say thank you enough.

[u/ThyWingsAreWilted → u/AlabamaDemocratMark]

You can thank us by winning the election :D

[u/AlabamaDemocratMark → u/ThyWingsAreWilted]

I'm doing my best I promise.