I don’t want this too be too late so just gonna throw this up rn and edit it later with my notes later so look forward to learning about capacitors :)
Fuck it we ball, capacitors what I know of them is they help motors start. In HVAC we got two of them run capacitor a and start capacitors. Motors that are aren’t 3 phase need a phase shift to get them going. Thing is motors need power coming in to be just right if a start capacitor is left running it will draw locked motor amperage and shut it all down so it’s put in series with a PTC relay (once this gets too hot it opens and shuts off power to the start capacitor) letting just the run to do it’s thing.
Capacitors need to be tested by isolating and discarding them and checking for capacitance in microfarads. The rating is usually on the capacitor and needs to be within ±10%. On the capacitor the voltage is supplied too with 2 different values. The higher value is the real one so this means you can use it on a size lower if you want. I’ve heard of testing them under load to fully get how they work,you take amperage on the start winding then multiply by 2652 then divide voltage across the capacitor to check if it’s good.
Anyway capacitors got oil in them to dissipate heat, thin plates of metal and plastic between them to insulate. These are used to store power, try not to fuck with them even unplugged they can still hurt you. The oil can also be an issue obvs. Anyway they store and discharge voltage they don’t boost it, at least in ac systems. If you read a higher voltage it’s most likely back EMF generated from the motor as it runs. Anyway you gotta take this into account when sizing relays.
One more thing capacitors when wired in series will have reduced capacitinace, 1/C +1/C but wired in parallel you just add them C+C. Probably doesn’t mean much to people but for electricians it’s useful if you don’t have the right size. Only connecting them in parallel is probably the only reason to do it practically.
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therapy idk
When your cis therapist suggests you find queer people to talk to and your eye twitches because you have already:
My instinct is to just like, ghost. I know it’s crappy. I’m beginning to worry that I’m just not built for talk therapy, not because I don’t like talking about my problems, but because nothing makes it easier to take action or make changes. It’s like, therapy gradually becomes about the fact that I thought therapy would be more helpful?
My brain is starting to turn to static from how much I think about these things, and they just kinda repeat and swirl until I’ve been staring at the wall for a while hehe
Hm, you’re going to have to try a different therapist, and don’t be afraid to switch from them. It might be a few tries before you can find a fit. Like, that, plus a psychiatrist if you need meds
Ugh I don’t think I can do it. I am so sick of explaining myself.
It feels like I have to start from square one every single time I see a new doctor or professional, or even see someone who it seems like maybe I can potentially open up to. I am so sick of explaining the nearly decade long backstory.
Idk what more to do. What do these people want??
You might have to explain to this therapist about gender envy and dysphoria more so they can see how you define it and how it impacts your life rather than speaking to someone not in the know. I didnt attend your sessions, so maybe they really just didnt know.