The phenomenon of lamps starting to flicker after switch-off is caused by a small current which continues to flow through the lamp. This causes the lamp trying, unsuccessfully, to switch on again. In contrast to incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps an LED lamp has a high resistance due to the integrated power supply unit. The … Read more
This means for each hour the space heater is running it consumes 1.5 kWh of electricity, which costs about 16 cents. For example, for a consumer who pays the base rate in winter, PG&E charges about three dollars for the electricity to run a 1500-watt heater for 24 hours. That’s about $90 for a month … Read more
Lacquer is available for application with either a brush or as a spray. Use a bristle brush, preferably of high-quality natural bristles, to apply the lacquer. Be certain to work quickly adding a thin coat, but don’t over-brush your work. You can add additional coats later to even out the finish as needed. Yes, you … Read more
Probably a 10% solution of Gorilla glue in any of those solvents will work for gluing fabric however you may want to test. Gorilla Glue thinned with a solvent can also be used as a brushable polyurethane coating. The resulting cured Gorilla Glue is flexible but does not stretch to any degree, it will break. … Read more
The entry gives you a very real sense of where the fictional town is supposed to be based: “Charming covers 22.8 square miles (59 km2) and is located in San Joaquin County, California, in the upper part of the metro triangle, which is bounded by the Bay Area, Stockton, and Sacramento. Charming is a city … Read more
Red Pine is a slow-growing native tree found mainly in Eastern Canada. Since the wood grain is straight and readily treated with preservatives, Red Pine is an excellent species for outdoor applications. It can also be used for structural lumber because of its relatively high strength. The timber from broad-leaved trees is known as hardwood … Read more
Looking after your high gloss kitchen is easy. Even though high-gloss does tend to show up marks and smudges, cupboard surfaces can be easily cleaned with a microfibre non-scratch cloth. While the problem of fingerprints is easily solved, it may not be the best finish if you’ve got young children. Scratches and general wear and … Read more
If you have more time and money, the best thing is to run either a 1/2 inch copper line or a 1/2 galvanized line to the back of your refrigerator with a 1/4 inch connection on it, preferably set in the wall in plastic box. If you have more time and money, the best thing … Read more
Standard rod height for a single closet rod is 60 inches, a height that leaves ample hanging space for floor-length dresses. When installing double rods, hang the top rod 80 inches from the floor and the bottom rod 40 inches from the floor. Leave at least 3 feet of space between the two rods. Shelves … Read more
Survey is defined as the act of examining a process or questioning a selected sample of individuals to obtain data about a service, product, or process. Data collection surveys collect information from a targeted group of people about their opinions, behavior, or knowledge. A Survey is defined as a research method used for collecting data … Read more