06 December 2012

Mosquitoes No More



PermaNet® Pre-treated Mosquito Netting

Repels and knocks down mosquitoes and flies
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How it works?
The insecticide (deltamethrin) is applied evenly to the netting fibres with a binding chemical, ensuring that the insecticide is always present at the surface of the net. The insecticide last even after multiple washes and for years. Deltamethrin Kills or Repels mosquitoes when they land on the net.

Benefits of PermaNet:
Convenient : Ready-to-use.
Long-lasting : Lasts a lot longer than ordinary nets.
Effective : Universally accepted as the best method for protection against Dengue and Malaria.
Recognized : PermaNet is recommended by the World Health Organization (W.H.O.).
Safe : Perfectly safe for pregnant women, adults, children and babies. It is also odorless.

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Automated Bicycle Parking - Only in Japan


04 December 2012

Hazy Car Headlights Solution


Painting Tips: Paint Tray

  • Create a disposable paint tray liner with aluminum foil which you can reuse again.

Painting Tips: Rubber Band Trick

Use a rubber band across the top of your paint container as a place to wipe off excess paint from your brush. That way you are not wiping the brush on the side of the can, making a messes. This way you can store the paint longer.

24 October 2012

Salt Chlorinator Vs. Ozone Generator for Swimming Pools


Salt Chlorine Generators:


Many questions has been asked about salt-water pools, chlorine free pools, mineral springs, or any other number of questions regarding chlorine generators, which is the correct definition of what many people are asking about. Chlorine Generators have been around for more than 25 years and are not a new idea in swimming sanitation. In fact they have come and gone several times in various designs.

The process of making the chlorine with these systems is the same, but it is just the electronics and
construction materials that has gotten significantly better over the years. Advanced microprocessors and electronics, better more resistant plastics and precious metals used in the cells have contributed to the advancement of this technology.

Ocean water has a salt content of around 35,000 parts per million. Most humans have a taste threshold of around 3500 parts per million. This is about the solution of saline or thereabout. Most chlorine generators use a salt content of 3000 ppm - 4500 ppm. You want a unit that needs less than 3500 ppm to operate effectively.A chlorine generator's main function is to produce chlorine at the pool so you do not have to go buy it, store it or handle it. These are big advantages for many pool owners. Chlorine generators,when functioning correctly produce chlorine constantly (when the pump is running). This keeps a residual of chlorine in the pool that prevents algae from growing. The secret is keeping the cell free of calcium and mineral deposits so it can continue to make chlorine. The cell itself is made up of precious metals with each manufacturer using what they believe is the best technology and manufacturing methods. In the 21st century most of these units will be similar in quality and performance.

The chlorine generators are like an "IV" to the pool. Through the process of electrolysis, water passing over the chlorine generator cell produces chlorine that is instantaneously transformed into Hypochlorous Acid. When any type of chlorine is added to water it makes the same thing, hypochlorous acid! That's right it's ALL the same, it does not matter if it is Sodium Hypochlorite (liquid chlorine), Tri-chlor and Di-chlor or Lithium based, Cal-hypo or even gas chlorine it all makes the same thing, Hypochlorous Acid. Sure they affect the water chemistry differently and some add to TDS or increase calcium levels, the point is this; Hypochlorous Acid is the active sanitizer, this is what kills algae and other harmful stuff in the water. Its effectiveness is totally predicated on balanced water conditions and more importantly proper pH. So, with a salt water system or chlorine generator or whatever you want to call it you still must maintain your water balance (pool chemistry) properly. As long as you understand this and do this, the chlorine generator will perform as is was designed.

Some manufactures make non-reverse polarity units and reverse polarity units. A reverse polarity unit reverses the electron flow through the cell causing mineral deposits to flake off. Minerals are attracted to these cells because of the molecular flow of electricity at the level of atoms (it's low voltage at the cell). The premise here is that these cells do not require cleaning. The mineral deposits are now big enough to actually get caught in the filtration system. This is the reasoning behind the claim that chlorine generators can reduce the scum line build up at the waterline. I think it is worth the premium you pay for the reverse polarity type. It is usually nominal. Some sales people, if they sell a non-reverse polarity system only will make the argument that by cleaning the cell manually you are getting rid of the scale and minerals immediately (when you manually clean the cell). This is a reasonable argument. Both units require this anyway the reverse polarity unit requires it less. The bottom line for chlorine generators, They can be more convenient because you do not need to handle or buy chlorine and if the unit is functioning correctly a chlorine residual will always be present in the pool eliminating algae. You still must maintain your pool. You still must maintain correct water balance. None of this changes!

OZONE:

Ozone has been around since the beginning of time. If you have ever been in a lightning storm when it is raining and smell that clean smell. That is ozone. It is has a very short life. Ozone has been used to purify drinking water for decades throughout the world. It is also called tri-atomic oxygen ozone and is a molecule consisting of three atoms of oxygen, formed when oxygen molecules are broken apart and rejoined again. The ozone molecule is a very powerful oxidizer. It destroys anything it comes in contact with 3000 times faster and more effectively than anything else available today by attacking the contaminants at the molecular level. When the oxidation is complete, or if ozone finds nothing to oxidize, it returns to molecular oxygen (2 atoms) dissipating into the atmosphere.
Ozone is produced in the stratosphere by two methods. UV radiation from the sun will break apart molecular oxygen into individual nascent oxygen atoms. These atoms quickly attach themselves to the first molecule they encounter. When they join with an oxygen molecule, tri atomic oxygen is born. Another way in which ozone is created is through lightning occurring in the stratosphere. The electricity breaks apart the molecules and rejoins them in the same manner as UV radiation. The scent you may smell after a thunderstorm is sometimes the smell of ozone.

Ozone is also produced for swimming pool and spa water in these two methods. In the UV method, air is passed over a UV bulb, and the radiation creates nascent oxygen and then ozone. The molecules are then introduced into the water where they can do their stuff. In the corona discharge method, a small lightning storm is created in an air filled and dried chamber utilizing special and expensive electronics and equipment. Swim World Pools recommend the less expensive ozone system, the UV.

Ozone is indeed a powerful oxidizer, but it is a gas. It is not marketed as a stand alone technology simply because of the production required to have ozone molecules visit every square inch of your pool before it is changed into something other than ozone. Ozone has a short life span (about 20 minutes), and the distribution of it. Ozone is also not very effective on algae. What is effective in is killing the "nasty's" (perspiration, urine, viruses, etc) So not as much chlorine is needed to oxidize these "nasty's". You still need a small amount of chlorine .5ppm - 1ppm to sanitize the water and to prevent algae. Because Ozone only lasts about 20 minutes in a pool 2-speed circulation is the perfect system to use Ozone with. The 2-speed pump runs 24/7 producing Ozone all the time. This makes it possible to use a much lower than normal residual of chlorine in the pool than a pool without Ozone. A 2-speed pump is the most beneficial.

Ozone will continue to grab market share for pools. It gives water a better smell, taste and clarity than chlorine alone, and because it produces no byproducts, it doesn't contribute to TDS. Ozone removes certain dissolved metals and rids the pool of soaps, scum, oils and chloramines. Ozone has synergy with halogens, meaning that when combined, they work even better on certain micro contaminants. Ozone makes sense! It is also relatively inexpensive.


 
I feel that the BEST pool will have 24/7 circulation, correct hydraulic design with an automatic Electric cleaner , a quality Ozone system and a an automatic chlorinator for sanitizer residual. This is the recipe for a low maintenance pool.

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10 September 2012

TIPS FOR MANAGING YOUR SAFETY

Capt. Balasubramaniam who is an expert on rescue and survival shared this with some attendees in one of his programmes. What he emphasized was that we should never put ourselves in a dangerous and vulnerable position and this usually just entails some common sense and alertness most of the time. Of course things do happen no matter how careful you are.

At the Car Park:

Do not walk towards your car. Walk towards the next car or the car opposite.
Do lock your car immediately you get in and drive off ASAP. Please don’t check your cellphone, your makeup, etc.

At the ATM:

Use your ring finger to key in your pin, as the rest of the fingers will cover the keypad.
Do not count your money at the atm. After all it’s not going to give you what it owes to you.

In a taxi:

Pretend to make a phone call to your friend / husband informing them where you are, what time you are expected, the colour of taxi, taxi no etc. you must of course talk within earshot of the driver.

If you live alone:

Do get some men’s clothing’s and shoes. Hang them out with your own laundry! Leave the men’s shoes outside your house.
Do leave radio/TV on.
Do be suspicious if you receive calls that seem to have got the wrong number.

If you have husbands who travel regularly:  

Do drive his car when he is not around as opportunists will notice that his car is dusty and in the same spot for many days.

If you have children tell them:

Never to post photos of your new car on Facebook.
Never to reveal that they are ‘home alone’ or parents are away.

Also, get the telephone number of the police station in your area and list it as the first number in your phone contact list rather than list it under P.

Calling 999 in an emergency will be a futile attempt.

Safety Gadgets:

1.Keeping a loudhailer at home would be more effective than screaming and shouting for help in an emergency.
2.Install sensor lights
3.Pepper spray - they have a shelf life. So you must check the expiry date otherwise it will fail you when you need to use it!
Capt. Bala recommends that pepper sprays must be
a. Water based
b. Must be US made with finger ring on the bottom
c. Must have double casing.
 
4. Alarm padlocks.

5. Throw some thumbtacks onto the ceiling for those who live in link houses. Burglars can easily climb in from the roof by removing some roof tiles.

If you are ever, so unfortunate to have your bag snatched, do not struggle with the assailant. Let go and do not chase after them. Neither should your husband/boyfriend/son.

When you drop your friend / loved ones home, especially those who live in apartments, get them to text you once they are inside the safety of their homes. I think we should drill this in to our sons who drop off their girlfriends.

SMASH AND GRAB ROBBERS ATTACKED ABOUT 5 CASES A DAY FROM MAY TO JUNE 2012

WHAT IS THE STATISTIC FOR JULY ?
HAVE YOU TINTED YOUR CAR YET ?
DO YOU ALWAYS WAKE UP LATE AND YOU LIKE TO RUSH DAILY?

Please make sure you are not adding to this statistic.

1. do not rush from work or to work. Breathe! Start early.
2. put your valuables away, and carry less in your handbag. Get a debit card. Consolidate your banking accounts.
3. forget about all these labelled bags.
4. never talk on your cellphone, and i mean never when driving
5. pay attention to pillion driver that operate in pairs. At traffic lights, keep a distance from the car in front of you. If they attack you, just swerve you car at them. HONK, HONK, HONK Loud…..they could have tailed you..
6. try not to wear too much jewelry, ie. big gold, flashy loopy earrings and long gold chain- you will be asking to be grabbed, and they will smash from the right
7. avoid big gold bangles and expensive fancy watches
8. keep a pair of sunglasses and wear them when driving, but not at night
9. plan your diary well, smash and grab robbers attack people even when there are two of you in the car.
10. these robbers attack mostly from 7.00 to 10 am and also from 4 to 7.00pm. Peak, rush hours.

15 August 2012

Use Your Car Alarm as a Home Security Panic Button

Thought this is a good tip to shared with others, if you find it useful share it ..........
What to take to bed with you - not a joke .

Pretty neat idea.

Put your car keys beside your bed at night.
Tell your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your parents, your Dr's office, the check-out girl at the market, everyone you run across. Put your car keys beside your bed at night. 
If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car alarm. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies. This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator. Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this: It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain. It works if you park in your driveway or garage. If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break into your house, odds are the burglar/rapist won't stick around. After a few seconds all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that. And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there. This is something that should really be shared with everyone. Maybe it could save a life or a sexual abuse crime. 
Would also be useful for any emergency, such as a heart attack, where you can't reach a phone. 
Please shares this.