Quantum Energy Generator (QEG) Open Sourced (by HopeGirl)

[F_Brown]

I would disagree with any contention that they have released any useful technical information to the public domain.

It would be difficult to argue with that.

[MileHigh]

What next on the tech front?

[TinselKoala]

I dunno, but potting the entire coil in clear epoxy was a stroke of genius! It makes the whole coil assembly totally unrepairable and reduces cooling by a whole bunch. Not to mention the fact that it cannot be done "at home" by people who are not skilled and experienced in the art of vacuum impregnation of large items with epoxy. Any clue as to how much it cost to have that done by professionals?

I wonder if JR is the ShopVac "engineering artist" responsible for the silly "1x1" small vacuum. This size vac is very convenient but the folks at SV must never actually use this product at home. Maybe they use a Rigid instead.
The line cord is too short; you need an extension cord in order to have a reasonable range from a socket. There is no convenient cord storage method for the line cord itself much less the needed extension. But at least they provided a clip on the line plug so the cord can be wrapped around and clipped. Unsightly but at least possible.
The hose is _not detachable_ without opening the unit, so it's not possible to just unplug the hose for storage. And of course there is no convenient place to stow the hose while it's connected.
But worse... the hose is _too short_. You cannot set the unit on the ground, you have to hold it in one hand, otherwise the hose won't reach what you are trying to vacuum.
And even worse... where the hose attaches to the vacuum body, there is a flow restriction, so the vacuum clogs at this point frequently. So not only does the hose not detach without opening, you have to open the body frequently, detach the hose and clear this clog caused by their choice of location for the fitting! And of course the volume is so small and most of it is taken up by the motor and mechanism, which comes out when you open and raise the top part... debris and dust comes spilling out when you do.
And the brush attachment for the hose is just stupid. After a few uses the bristles all bend inward toward the hose opening and block it.

[MarkE]

Even better, just think what it does for static and dynamic balance!!!

[MenofFather]

VARs?

What a VARs?

VAR is voltage x amperage reactive.