Why do we say jerry rigged?
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Why do we say jerry rigged?
Jerry-built means it was cheaply or poorly built. Jerry-rigged is a variant of jury-rigged, and it may have been influenced by jerry-built. While some people consider it to be an incorrect version of jury-rigged, it’s widely used, especially in everyday speech.
What does the term jerry built mean?
built cheaply and unsubstantially
Definition of jerry-built 1 : built cheaply and unsubstantially. 2 : carelessly or hastily put together.
What is another term for jerry rigged?
Words Related to jerry-rigged. defective, faulty, flawed, imperfect.
What do jerry can colors mean?
Red=Gasoline. Yellow=Diesel. White= Drinking water. Blue=Jet Fuel (Helicopter and M-1 JP4) Army Green= Fresh lake or stream water (Not for Drinking)
How do you date a jerry can?
The first line is the standard the can conforms to, the second is the name or initials of the manufacturer, and the third is a date line, usually of the form “20-5-42”. This means 20 liters-5 gallons, made in 1942 and not “May 20, 1942”.
How do I stop being a Jerry?
- Learn to carry your stuff. Don’t be that guy who awkwardly leaves a trail of equipment behind you.
- Learn the proper lingo.
- Plan your line ahead of time.
- Know the rules of the mountain.
- Ski at your level.
- Wear appropriate mountain gear.
- Brace yourself for the lift.
What is Jerry short for female?
The name Jerry is both a boy’s name and a girl’s name meaning “ruler with the spear”. The J spelling of this nickname for Geraldine has always been more masculine, but supermodel Jerry Hall pulls it off in glamorous style!
What is black fuel?
The little black specs that make the fuel look black are actually the diesel fuel trying to revert back its original asphalt base. Ultra low sulfur diesel fuel is low in oxygen and nitrogen and problems develop with the fuels’ thermal stability when the hot fuel returns to the fuel tank.
Who invented jerrycan?
The name was apt. Richard Daniel, a retired WWII US Naval commander and chemical engineer, recounted the merits of the German design on jerrycan.com: “It was flat-sided and rectangular in shape, consisting of two halves welded together as in a typical automobile gasoline tank.
Do jerry cans expire?
Regular gasoline has a shelf life of three to six months, while diesel can last up to a year before it begins to degrade. On the other hand, organic-based Ethanol can lose its combustibility in just one to three months due to oxidation and evaporation. Tracking the age of the fuel in your tank can be a challenge.
