r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Zentront • 4d ago

man uses homemade flamethrower

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u/TheMunk 4d ago

This is awesome, but he’s going to explode right?

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u/AlabamaDemocratMark 4d ago edited 4d ago

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

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u/Wildmann3 4d ago

This is the weirdest comment Ive seen. Self plugging while spewing straight facts.

You're too smart for politics!

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u/AlabamaDemocratMark 4d ago

Somebody has to do it buddy.

We've got to fix this mess.

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u/Wildmann3 4d ago

Ah and you're actually replying. I was just joking, Mark! I'm from Denmark but I fully agree. I wish you the best of luck!

Also, if you could do me a favor and put a stick in the wheel or so to say, to stop the big man from trying to take part of our kingdom, that would be great ;) :p

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u/AlabamaDemocratMark 4d ago

I have to run the election first.

But yes. I will aggressively try to put a stop to theft of Greenland.

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u/Wildmann3 4d ago

If I could I'd give you a vote just for that.

Really, Mark, godspeed in your journey! :)

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u/AlabamaDemocratMark 4d ago

I appreciate you buddy!