[SBE] Why engineers drink Cola

[George Nicholas]

That's why "In God We Trust" is stamped on coins.  For people who use them for fuses.

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  From: Bill Whitt 
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  Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 6:41 PM
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  Come on guys! Next you will be telling people the proper uses of duct tape and chewing gum. Not to mention our favorite fusible link . the paperclip!!

   

  Bill 

   

  From: sbe-bounces at sbe.org [mailto:sbe-bounces at sbe.org] On Behalf Of Adrienne Abbott
  Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 11:49 AM
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  Aha! The secret is out!

  Adrienne

   


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  From: sbe-bounces at sbe.org [mailto:sbe-bounces at sbe.org] On Behalf Of Bill Barber
  Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 11:34 AM
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  Subject: Re: [SBE] Why engineers drink Cola

   

  As a rust remover,  Coke is best due to the high concentration of phosphoric acid.  It's what gives Coke and Pepsi such different flavors.  The phosphoric acid in Coke gives a flat acidity and suppresses the citrus flavor (Cola is Citrus, Vanilla and Cinnamon).  wb

Bill BarberC.E. WTVZ-DTNorfolk, VA757.622.3333 Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua

  On 3/11/2009 2:15 PM, A9xw at cs.com wrote: 

  Ever need a little glue for some small part, dial plates, and such that have no real stress but no glue on site?   Cola to the rescue. Actually any high fructose drink. Add a small drop of  Pepsi, RC or Coke and then hold the pieces together for a short while to squish the fluid around. The water evaporates leaving a sticky goo (The Pepsi Syndrome) and it has enough holding power to last for years or until you can get a real glue product from a local store. Diet brands do not work, only The Real Thing. Did it on a Key fob and its been fine for 5 years. :-)  Cola is also a nice rust remover, works in minutes. The high acid pH eats oxides for lunch. 

  Henry 

    

   
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