Washing machines operate largely on centrifugal force. This is the force created by the spinning of the washer drum, which helps wash the clothes and get rid of the water after the clothes are thoroughly rinsed. Washing machines, however, need a way to monitor their centrifugal speed and keep it within certain parameters. The centrifugal switch acts as this important guard for the washing machine motor.
Function The centrifugal switch is a circuit component that can either complete a circuit, turning on components of the washer, or disconnect the circuit and keep the components from powering on.
The advantages of fasteners, by nature, are relative to whatever you're comparing them to. There are many categories and types of fasteners. There are even many types of mechanical fasteners, but most mechanical fasteners rely on friction and tension to create a mechanical bond, as in a nut and bolt. Disadvantages to mechanical fasteners are often seen in applications that use other types of fastening systems.
Weaknesses Mechanical fasteners aren't always the most appropriate connection.
Basement flooding can result in considerable damage to heating and cooling systems, water heaters and storage spaces. Sump pumps readily clear out excess water before significant flooding can occur. Over time, sump pump malfunctions can cause hot water to circulate through the unit. Periodic checks can help in pinpointing problems related to sump pump performance.
Sump Pump Operation Basic sump pump operation involves positioning the unit at some point below the floor line of a basement, or crawl space.
Exercise balls have become a staple in most home gyms. However, have you ever thought about casting a series of these balls in concrete to create an interesting outdoor decorative piece? Concrete exercise balls can be used by businesses as a landscaping element or even as an interior art piece, or they can be cast and sold to customers interested in having their own unique concrete exercise ball decoration. Fortunately, regardless if you want to use them for personal use or if you want to sell them, the casting process is fairly simple.
Pantry bugs like Indianmeal moths, red flour beetles and cigarette beetles can be annoying and bring contamination to your food supply. Thankfully, though, there are simple cleaning and storage methods that can help kill the bugs and eliminate further infestations.
How to Kill Pantry Bugs You probably know the feeling: You’re unloading ingredients from the pantry, all set to bake a delicious cake or whip together some pasta when you notice that tons of tiny bugs have made your sack of flour their new home.
The cesspool is one of two private-sewage systems available at present, the other being the septic tank. The latter is more common and most people consider it the superior choice, since it contains and filters waste solids and liquids more effectively.
Cesspools are usually prohibited due to their unsanitary nature. Things You Will Need + Measuring tape Pick Shovel Hacksaw Router ABS pipe ABS cement Wheelbarrow Tip Determine if cesspools are legal where you live.
Many problems with GE Spacemaker microwave ovens can be troubleshot. Problems are often related to the oven not operating and to error messages, which include beeps. Many things that seem abnormal with GE Spacemaker microwave ovens are actually quite normal. For example, moisture appearing on the oven door and walls and appearing between oven door panels is normal, as is steam escaping. Regular maintenance such as replacing the charcoal filter helps.
How to Calculate the Cost of a Carport. A carport makes a nice alternative to a garage, if you can't add a garage to your house. Not only does the carport shade your vehicles, it protects from the winter elements and things like tree sap. Carports can be portable, vinyl or metal.
Here's how to estimate the cost of a carport project.
Determine the size of your carport. Most carports hold one or two vehicles, but you can get a larger one if needed.
A laminate flooring transition strip is designed to provide a smooth transition between two flooring types such laminate and tile, or laminate and carpeting. The transition strip covers the ends of both floor types at the same time, primarily in entryways.
A metal rail screwed down between the types of flooring holds the strip in place. Transition strips are not hard to install, and can be used on wood or concrete subfloors.
Few things are as frustrating as spending time and money on a beautifully landscaped lawn, only to have a neighbor put up an unsightly fence and ruin all your hard work. Although you cannot force the neighbor to tear down the fence, you can hide the fence without detracting from the natural beauty of the area. Wax myrtle plants form a dense border, providing food and shelter to area wildlife while shielding the eyesore from view.