On Sun, 06 Nov 2022 16:03:00 -0500, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
On Sun, 6 Nov 2022 19:51:51 -0000 (UTC), danny bursteinLots of Servels in Amish houses too - up John's way.
<dannyb@panix.com> wrote:
In <op.1u78rjekmvhs6z@ryzen.home> "Commander Kinsey" <CK1@nospam.com> writes:
[snip]
Since when could gas cool something anyway?
Broadly speaking, two ways:
a: using it to directly power a compressor the same
way it can run a car or generator
and
b: through that whole "ammonia cycle" deal which, while
I've seen it in operation, makes my head hurt.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absorption_refrigerator
Cabins & cottages in remote locations have used propane
burning fridges for decades.
John T.
And Amish with refridgeration? That would be against their rules surely?
And Amish with refridgeration? That would be against their rules surely?
Not hardly. What the Amish discourage is direct connections to the outside.
Keep in mind that Amish tend to be farmers, and tend to do a lot of dairy. So, in order to sell their product, they must comply with safety rules applicable to all farm products. They will use on-site generators for power, Absorption chillers (propane-fired) for cooling, and stationary engines to run fans and other devices via belts or pulleys.
https://amishamerica.com/do-amish-use-electricity/ Some of their farms are incredibly sophisticated in terms of energy use, between turbines, solar panels, even, in some cases, hydropower.
Note also: Amish may use a (Cell) Phone, but may not dial one. And they may ride in a IC vehicle, but may not drive one.
On Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:40:06 -0000, Peter W. <peterwieck33@gmail.com>
wrote:
And Amish with refridgeration? That would be against their rules
surely?
Not hardly. What the Amish discourage is direct connections to the
outside.
I thought it was any machinery. As in a combine harvester, a car, etc. Refridgeration is machinery.
Like they say, it's complicated. There isn't an Amish pope so each colony
That's illogical and sounds like cheating, like a Jew I know who sets timers for Sunday so he doesn't have to go to the trouble and energy of pushing that really heavy lightswitch.
So this refridgeration is ok as long as they hire a non-Amish bloke to press the power button? I'd love to have that job....
I don't follow your reasoning.
They will use on-site generators for power, Absorption chillers (propane-fired) for cooling, and stationary engines to run fans and other devices via belts or pulleys.And Amish with refridgeration? That would be against their rules surely?
Not hardly. What the Amish discourage is direct connections to the outside. Keep in mind that Amish tend to be farmers, and tend to do a lot of dairy. So, in order to sell their product, they must comply with safety rules applicable to all farm products.
https://amishamerica.com/do-amish-use-electricity/ Some of their farms are incredibly sophisticated in terms of energy use, between turbines, solar panels, even, in some cases, hydropower.
Note also: Amish may use a (Cell) Phone, but may not dial one. And they may ride in a IC vehicle, but may not drive one.
Note also: Amish may use a (Cell) Phone, but may not dial one. And they may ride in a IC vehicle, but may not drive one.Where in the Bible does it state they may not dial cellphones and
drive cars?
zippers, they are non-violent, use long-guns, but not hand guns, and much more. Again, nothing at all to do with the Bible - but to keep themselves separate from the "English", their generic term for what is Not-Them. They are not Luddites, they areNote also: Amish may use a (Cell) Phone, but may not dial one. And they may ride in a IC vehicle, but may not drive one.Where in the Bible does it state they may not dial cellphones and
drive cars?
Another blissful person! The Amish way of life is not based on the Bible, but on their history of persecution before they left Switzerland and later, Germany. There are many peculiarities within the religion - for instance, they eschew buttons and
zippers, they are non-violent, use long-guns, but not hand guns, and much more. Again, nothing at all to do with the Bible - but to keep themselves separate from the "English", their generic term for what is Not-Them.Another blissful person! The Amish way of life is not based on the Bible, but on their history of persecution before they left Switzerland and later, Germany. There are many peculiarities within the religion - for instance, they eschew buttons andNote also: Amish may use a (Cell) Phone, but may not dial one. And they may ride in a IC vehicle, but may not drive one.Where in the Bible does it state they may not dial cellphones and
drive cars?
Peter Wieck
Melrose Park, PA
I would think most of the Old Testament laws - dietary restrictions, clothing restrictions, circumcision, etc. - are exactly the same. The purpose is simply to maintain a separate identity.
Mind you, not sure why so many short-cocked men still exist. The internet says the average is a pathetic 6 inches. If I had 6 inches, it would fall out whenever I drew back a bit.
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