Generator tips

•     Clean/Loose Parts

As with all stationary appliances, dust build-up is inevitable. Carefully wipe away any build-up of dust or dirt to prevent particles from penetrating the generator. At the same time, check for any connections that may have come loose during generator operation. Perform these functions according to the manufacturer's guidelines, which is often every 100 to 200 hours the generator is in use. 

•   Oil Change

Maintaining a generator is similar to how a car or any other fuel-operated equipment is serviced. A generator requires lubricating oil for all the parts to run smoothly. You can check the oil condition using the dipstick method. Change the oil according to the manufacturer's guidelines; in general, the oil is changed yearly. However, if after a dipstick check the oil appears dirty, replace the oil as soon as you can. It is also important to drain or replace the antifreeze in the radiator every year.

• Fan Belt Care

Ensure that the fan belt is checked for any signs of wear and tear. If there is any damage present, change the belt immediately; however, most manufacturer's guidelines recommend to change once every two years.

•       Let the Generator Run

The best time to check for generator malfunction is while it is in operation. Therefore turn on your generator and listen for anything unusual such as loud vibrations; check for exhaust and water temperatures and keep your eyes open for signs of smoke or oil leakage.  For the best results, run it for thirty minutes once a month while connected with a small appliance`.

•     Other Considerations

These tips aid in the efficient running of a generator. The most reliable way to ensure your generator is in good working order is to carry out regular service maintenance in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines. However, if any irregularities are observed with your generator, do not wait until it is due for a service to have it professionally examined. Do not attempt to fix the problem yourself as this could exacerbate the problem. It is also a good idea to take out an extended warranty on older generators to avoid costly repairs.

Fuel Stabilizer

If you store your car, truck and yard equipment for long periods. here is a product to keep the fuel from going bad. It is called STA-BIL. Fuel stabilizer That will keep fuel fresh during storage, and help with good engine starting after storage.

Garbage Disposal Care

For the best use and longest life of a garbage disposal, follow these easy instructions:

• Feed small chicken bones or other hard food materials through the disposal occasionally. These materials help to clean the disposal by scouring food deposits off the sides of the grinding chamber.

•  Use cold water when operating the disposal. While hot water can be run down the drain when not in use, disposals work best when cold water is used. Cold water also helps solidify fats and oils, allowing easier flushing.

• Fill the garbage disposal with ice cubes. Turn the disposal on while running cold water. Do this once a month to remove oil and grease from the disposal walls.

• Allow the disposal to operate, with water still running, for 30 seconds after all grinding noises have stopped, in order to flush all waste from the system.

• Pack garbage loosely when using the disposal. Attempting to push too much waste through at once will jam the disposal.

• Cut a lemon into quarters and feed one at a time into the disposal while water is running and the disposal is turned on, to reduce disposal odors. Alternately, pour ¼ cup of baking soda into the disposal and allow to sit for 1 hour. Pour boiling water into the disposal to flush the drain.

• Use the disposal every time food waste is put into it. Acid from food waste may corrode the disposal if allowed to sit.
  
  
  If you use these tips, you will extend the life of your disposal and leave your kitchen odor free.

Emergency Safety kit For The Car

For peace of mind all cars and trucks should have an emergency safety kit in case the vehicle becomes disabled. This kit can easily be stowed in the car trunk or behind the seat in trucks.

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Septic Tank Care

Septic Tank Diagram   Maintaining your septic tank system can be as easy as 1-2-3: Use RID-X® Septic Tank System Treatment monthly - The product is available in three formulas: gelpacs, powder and liquid. All formulas will work to help reduce the rate of sludge build-up to keep your system running smoothly until the next pumping. RID-X® Septic Tank System Treatment contains billions of bacteria and enzymes specifically selected to be the best at digesting septic system waste. RID-X® also contains cellulase, the only enzyme that will digest paper waste. RID-X® liquid can also be used to help keep drains running smoothly.      2. Have your septic system inspected and pumped regularly - Sludge in large quantities can be eliminated by only a professional pumper. You should have a pumper inspect your system to determine if the accumulation of solid waste is too high and needs to be removed. You should not inspect the tank yourself since the gasses that accumulate in the tank can be lethal. This should be done every 2 - 3 years.      3. Watch what you pour down the drains - The eco-system of the septic tank is very delicate. Some household chemicals like bleach and anti-bacterial soaps can kill beneficial bacteria, so you should avoid flushing them down your drains. Finally, make sure that you monitor how much water enters your septic system each day.

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The Ice Box

A:  Thomas Moore invented the icebox in 1800.

Before the invention of the refrigerator, in 1800, a fresh chicken would spoil in just four hours in the summertime. Milk would spoil even faster.

People knew that you could stop all this spoiling if food was kept cold, but ice was very expensive. It came in large pieces, and nobody had yet figured out how to use it in the home.

Then a man named Thomas Moore got an idea. He took the big wooden tub that was the family bathtub and put a metal box in the center of it. In the box was a chicken and some milk. He filled the tub with ice so that the tin box was completely covered.

Then he took a blanket of rabbit skins and covered the tub, ice, and tin box. The purpose of the blanket was to keep the ice from melting too fast. If the ice lasted several days, and the food didn’t spoil, he’d be on his way to solving the problem.

Several days later, the ice was still there, although some of it had melted, and the food was still fresh and unspoiled.

Three years later Thomas Moore was selling the first ice-box, which is just like a refrigerator except that instead of electricity, it used ice to do the cooling.

The term “refrigerator” was also coined by Thomas Moore.

The History of the Refrigerator and Freezers

Before mechanical refrigeration systems were introduced, people cooled their food with ice and snow, either found locally or brought down from the mountains. The first cellars were holes dug into the ground and lined with wood or straw and packed with snow and ice: this was the only means of refrigeration for most of history. 

Refrigeration is the process of removing heat from an enclosed space, or from a substance, to lower its temperature. A refrigerator uses the evaporation of a liquid to absorb heat. The liquid, or refrigerant, used in a refrigerator evaporates at an extremely low temperature, creating freezing temperatures inside the refrigerator. It's all based on the following physics: - a liquid is rapidly vaporized (through compression) - the quickly expanding vapor requires kinetic energy and draws the energy needed from the immediate area - which loses energy and becomes cooler. Cooling caused by the rapid expansion of gases is the primary means of refrigeration today.

Lawn Mower Maintenance

If you want your lawn mower to give you years of trouble free service, normal routine maintenance has to be done.  This includes the following:

• The oil and filter needs to be changed every 50 hours of use or once a year which ever comes first.  

•  The air filter needs to be checked every 25 hours of use or once a year and replaced if dirty.  

•  The spark plug should be inspected and cleaned every 50 hours. It should be replaced annually.  

• At the end of the mowing season the fuel tank should be completely drained of all fuel. (If fuel is left in the tank, fuel stabilizer needs to be added in order to preserve it.)

• This is also good time to clean under the mower deck and sharpen the mower blades. 

If you keep all of these steps in mind throughout the mowers usage, you will not only be ready for the next season, but the mower will be in good running order for years to come.
 

Test Run Generator

Now is a good time to test run your portable generator. Run it for 30 minutes once a month for a good test.

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