AI being helpful thread

[Jstpssng]

I just used Chat to describe the difference between types of shuttle shifts in compact tractors, and to me, it was helpful. So many different names, types, and rhey each work a bit different. It does seem to base line a fairly plain language explanation, and then as you query it more, and different examples, it gets deeper into details

Why would you do that when you have TBN?

 

[paulsharvey]

Why would you do that when you have TBN?

Well; for one reason, You end up with people who will firm state something as true, when they don't understand; or they understand one system, and state it as true for all.

Another reason, I dont care enough to type out an entire thread.

I also realized that its more complex than I knew; between mechanic shuttle (we all understand that), mechanical synchronized shuttle, power shuttle (this seems to be where most understand gets gray), electronic clutched shuttle; torque converter shuttles. OK, you think we have dry clutch mechanical, and wet clutch shuttles; simple A or B; and its not; TYM has some that have an electronic clutch that automatically activates when you shuttle, and a button on shifter; you have toque converters, which are not the same as a hydraulic power shuttle. I didnt even get to Glide shift, or power reverser yet; or multi power,

 

[Eagle1]

I think mine took more than a few days. It is correct now...on google maps. Interesting thing is that some real estate sites still drop into my neighbors cow shed. I don't know if that is a good thing or bad thing.

No worries they will revert to wrong info and may make it worse the next update. I had the road around my lake removed several times. It is fenced cattle pasture with a dirt 2 track for MY use.
Now it is back and HWY Y is now labeled Arlie Barr as well the real Arlie Barr and my address shows in the middle of a neighbors pasture about a mile up the road. The marker should be at Holiday Lake

 

[paulsharvey]

Most of the time, advice on here is pretty decent; but we have all seen times its Very Very bad, and people just state something as facts, and if you actually understand the topic, it just seems ridiculous.

For instance; I think it was Hay Dude, or another guy; spilt 30 gallons of hydralic oil on a customers asphalt driveway. Now, mind you, I work around asphalt, and although my certification in asphalt inspection is expired, I do know a thing or two about asphalt... People saying, "just dump gas on it", "spray brake clean on it", "try paint thinner or acetone"... Those will dissolve asphalt, but a half dozen or more people suggested those. If someone read just those parts; they would be spending $5,000 to repair the driveway, they dissolved into just rocks, based on TBN advice

 

[WinterDeere]

Starting a new business is an act of "fake it until you make it". When a new customer is qualifying you as a potential supplier, each innevitably will ask you about your quality system, documentation, etc. On day 1, you have none of this, and even a few years and customers later, you're still being asked for things you'd never considered, such as your EEO and AA policies, your RMA and supplier corrective action request processes, etc.

I've learned that AI can write a whole book's-worth of SOP's faster than I can generate even a single document, and they're actually pretty good! Of course I go in to proof and tweak, but even there I might just respond to the AI by saying "change this to that", and then let it do it's thing.

A chatGPT premium subscription isn't free, I think it's almost $20/mo right now, but it's been well worth the cost of admission on that alone!

 

[WinterDeere]

What AI program did you use?

Not scootr, but I also use chatGPT-5, with premium subscription.

But you don't need any prescription at all to use it, and there are also free subscriptions that allow you to save your work without paying. The free versions limit how much you can do (e.g. no more than 5 generated or altered images per day, etc.), and they're slower, since the premium customer requests get priority. But it's a great way to try it out without paying anything.

 

[paulsharvey]

Starting a new business is an act of "fake it until you make it". When a new customer is qualifying you as a potential supplier, each innevitably will ask you about your quality system, documentation, etc. On day 1, you have none of this, and even a few years and customers later, you're still being asked for things you'd never considered, such as your EEO and AA policies, your RMA and supplier corrective action request processes, etc.

I've learned that AI can write a whole book's-worth of SOP's faster than I can generate even a single document, and they're actually pretty good! Of course I go in to proof and tweak, but even there I might just respond to the AI by saying "change this to that", and then let it do it's thing.

A chatGPT premium subscription isn't free, I think it's almost $20/mo right now, but it's been well worth the cost of admission on that alone!

So, past couple years, we have required Frac-out contingency plans for horizontal Directional drills under road ways. It doesnt have to be in depth, but you have to submit your plan in writting; and it can't just be "we will figure it out if it happens"

So;
"can you write me a horizontal Directional drilling frac out plan"

Gave me a very long, very over the top answer; so

"Make me a shorter version, focusing on just items 6 and 7 of the long plan"

Here’s a concise field-ready version of Sections 6 & 7 — Immediate Response and Containment/Cleanup from the full HDD Frac-Out Plan. It’s designed to fit on one page for the drill crew or environmental lead.


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HDD Frac-Out Response & Cleanup Plan (Short Form)

1. Immediate Response Steps

> Trigger: any visible return of drilling fluid outside the bore path.



1. Stop Drilling

Cease pumping and drilling immediately.

Keep personnel clear of affected area.



2. Stabilize & Assess

Shut down pumps; secure equipment.

Identify all visible escape points and mark with flags or stakes.

Record GPS location, date/time, photos, and initial observations.



3. Reduce Pressure

Back off the drill string slightly (if safe).

Resume circulation at reduced pressure only if approved by the HDD Supervisor.



4. Contain

Deploy straw wattles, sandbags, or small berms around the return.

For waterbodies: install floating booms or turbidity curtains immediately.

Prevent fluid from entering drains or additional watercourses.



5. Recover Fluid

Vacuum or pump free fluid into tanks or lined pits.

Reuse clean fluid where possible; otherwise, store for disposal.



6. Notify Chain

HDD Supervisor → Project Manager → Environmental Lead → Regulator / Landowner (if required).

Log all notifications with time and contact name.



7. Secure Scene

Maintain traffic and public control.

Keep containment in place until cleanup and inspection are complete.





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2. Containment & Cleanup Methods

A. Terrestrial Areas

Excavate only the visibly affected soil.

Stockpile contaminated and clean soils separately on plastic sheeting.

Backfill with clean fill and replace topsoil after approval.

Reseed or restore vegetation as required.


B. Water or Wetlands

Maintain turbidity curtains and floating booms until turbidity returns to background levels.

Recover slurry with vac truck or skimmer; avoid stirring sediment.

Dispose of collected material per waste-handling plan.


C. Fluid and Waste Handling

Store recovered fluid in labeled containers or frac tanks.

Dispose of through approved waste contractor or facility.

Keep disposal manifests on file.


D. Documentation

Complete incident form: date/time, location, estimated volume released and recovered, actions taken, photos.

Include root cause and corrective steps before resuming drilling.



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Would you like me to format this into a printable one-page field sheet (PDF or Word) with checkboxes and signature lines for the HDD Supervisor and EHS Lead?

 

[paulsharvey]

That thing Chat spit out would be more than acceptable for us. Now, if I was the HDD contractor, I would remove a couple items, and maybe reword a couple things that kinda imply this is some hazardous material; So, yes AI does require interaction, and editing to get a final result; but as long as you dont blindly follow it, it can be a useful tool

 

[plowhog]

After the call I wondered if I was talking to an AI bot or if he was just an idiot.

That can cut both ways.

I read about a IT engineer who decided to fight back against telemarketing / spam phone calls. For the spammer, hanging up immediately is OK. What harms a telemarketer is a long winded customer who never buys in the end.

He wrote a program to answer the phone, say "Hello?" and then listen. Upon a pause, the program would then speak and ask relevant questions about the product or service offered. It would continue without end until the telemarketer hung up.



So he developed a bot to answer the phone.