A secure footing is a must for any construction project that you want to last. However, the ground where you are building is not always the most conducive to an easily leveled surface due to slopes and hills. Building a level set of footings adds a bit of difficulty to your project, but it is absolutely necessary if you don't want to build something that looks like the Leaning Tower of Pisa and is potentially less structurally sound.
The Honeywell T8011R digital home thermostat was designed with several programmable functions you can set to better control your heating and cooling systems. With the T8011R you can program different temperatures for different parts of the day, such as when you leave the house or when you go to sleep at night. The programming features allow you to determine how much energy is used in your house, and can help reduce your utility expenses.
Glass cooktops, like the ones produced by GE, look attractive in residential and commercial kitchens, but unlike old-fashioned cast-iron appliances, the glass inserts are susceptible to cracking. A dropped spoon or scratch with a diamond ring can leave your smooth surface with a ding, scratch or chip.
Glass cooktops distribute heat evenly and clean up fast. GE recommends complete replacement of cracked glass cook tops, but smaller areas of damage may be repaired as long as they aren't near or on the burners.
Chlorine is the 17th element of the periodic table. In its pure state it's a gas at room temperature and highly reactive–hence very toxic at high concentrations. When combined with potassium bromide, it oxidizes to produce bromine and potassium chloride.
Chlorine often is used to disinfect swimming pool water. Types The reaction between pure chlorine (Cl2) and potassium bromide (KBr) is an oxidation-reduction reaction, meaning a reaction in which electrons are transferred or the oxidation number of the participants in the reaction changes.
While a sandbox may provide hours of entertainment for children at a low cost, they can be breeding grounds for bacteria if not properly treated.
Clean play sand regularly to avoid bacteria. To prolong the cleanliness of the play sand in your sandbox, keep the sandbox tightly covered when not in use, and shift the sand once a week so that the sand on the bottom moves to the top.
Styrofoam is the common name for polystyrene and a trademark of the Dow company. It is a plastic used often in food containers and padding. However, also has environmental implications, since it is made from petroleum, is highly flammable and is made from benzene -- a known carcinogen. To reduce its impact, Styrofoam has been adapted for a variety of applications, including as a marine flotation material and a laser target encapsulator so that it can be recycled safely.
A micrometer is an elegant device for making very small measurements, accurate to within a thousandth of an inch. With a micrometer, you can take measurements in both the standard (metric) and imperial systems, though you have to know how to read the markings on the device. A measurement line, like that on a ruler, appears on the "sleeve" of the micrometer, and lines up with a marking on the cylindrical "
Concrete walls are dull and boring. If you are trying to fix up an area such as a basement, you should consider adding paneling to the walls to cover up this drab look and bring some color and style into the area.
Paneling can spruce up an otherwise dull looking concrete wall. Attaching the panels to the wall is a simple process that requires only a few supplies and about a half-day's time.
Parking an industrial powered lift truck, or forklift, is a simple task, but one with a great potential for error. Forklifts parked improperly can pose a serious safety risk. There is the potential for serious or even fatal injury if you don't follow the proper procedures and precautions.
How to Park a Forklift Observe your surroundings and be certain you are parking the forklift in an appropriate area. Forklifts cannot be parked in fire lanes where they would interfere with the movement of emergency vehicles or personnel.
The Miller welder is a portable unit that allows people to weld in garages or home shops. If you are having problems with your Miller Welder, there are troubleshooting steps you can take instead of replacing the unit. If your welder will not start, there is probably a problem with the electrical cable. You can troubleshoot this with little hassle and minimal knowledge of the subject.
Get your Miller welder working again with some simple troubleshooting.