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Re: Dual blower drive set-up on the Essex Tri-Directional
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Posted by Alberta Mike on April 08, 2003 at 10:08:01 from (209.47.89.115):
In Reply to: Dual blower drive set-up on the Essex Tri-Directional posted by Woodbeef on April 08, 2003 at 08:55:40:
Well woodbeef, I actually saw the prototype of that particular feature. It was a big cylindrical cage (something like what you'd see in a bingo hall for the bingo balls) and inside were a number of greyhounds just running in circles (so to speak) faster than one could imagine. Then of course the pulleys, belts, and squirrelcage fan assembly etc. which provided the boost. The prototypes were quickly disassembled because the PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) group got wind of things and were planning a giant protest somewhere in Oklahoma near Clem's place I think. You must be talking about the design after the one I described.
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