2018

  • Characteristics That Every Electrical Power Engineer Needs to Remember About Soil Thermal Resistivity

    Thermal resistivity is one of the essential characteristics of a soil. It is not common to hear people talking about the quality because its applications are few. People who need to understand the thermal resistivity of soil and what it means include electrical engineers and people who install electrical systems. Here, are some of the characteristics which everyone needs to remember about soil when doing electrical cable installations. Soil and backfill thermal properties
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  • Lengthen the life span of your pulley belt with these hacks

    A pulley, in its most basic form, is a machine that is used to lift heavy objects by reducing the amount of force required to lift the load. They make work (meaning the effort needed to achieve a particular objective) much more manageable. Pulleys are usually made of a wheel, which has grooves into which belts are wrapped around. Pulleys are heavily reliant on the belts to perform; without the belts, a pulley cannot function as it draws its power from pulling the belts.
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  • Why Stainless Steel Is The Perfect Choice For Your New Office's Air Conditioning Ductwork

    Fitting out a new office building can be a complex process to say the least, and one of the most important components of your new office (at least in Australia) will be the ducting that carries cool air from your air conditioning system to the various rooms and lobbies of your office during hot weather. Though you might assume that you can't go wrong when choosing something as innocuous as air conditioning ductwork, not all ducts are made equal, and the wrong choice can lead to frequent maintenance and repairs that can become a significant drain on your company's assets.
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  • How To Properly Store And Protect Your Wooden Pallets When Not In Use

    Timber pallets are tremendously versatile and used in an enormous variety of industries, but whether your pallets are used to carry bottled water or bespoke furniture, you need to keep them in good condition to avoid dangerous accidents and unnecessary expense. While they are enormously durable, and treated with a wide variety of chemicals that prevent mould and termite damage, timber pallets are not invulnerable, and a pallet weakened by unnecessary wear and tear can become a hazardous liability.
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  • 4 Useful Facts about Acrylic that Might Interest First-Time Users

    Acrylic, often called by the brand name Perspex, is a plastic material that is used in many applications because of its impact resistance and natural transparency. The impact resistance attribute implies that during everyday use, acrylic is resistant to scratches. Moreover, acrylic has low impact resistance to sharp and blunt forces. Although available in various colours, raw acrylic allows light to penetrate just like glass. For this reason, acrylic has become a practical alternative to glass.
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  • Two reasons why industrial manufacturers should fit PVC swing doors in their facilities

    There are several reasons why industrial manufacturers should consider fitting PVC swing doors in their facilities. Read on to find out what these reasons are.  They can minimise the risk of pest infestations If a facility has doors which do not swing shut of their own accord, but which instead need to be manually closed by employees, there is a significant risk that the facility may end up infested with pests (such as mice, rats or cockroaches).
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  • Road Saw Safety 101

    Like all Husqvarna construction products, Husqvarna road saws are designed to be powerful. But with great power comes great responsibility, and when cutting through tough materials like concrete, asphalt and masonry, safety is key. Follow these basic steps to keep safe when using your road saw. Maintain your gear First, simply reading your instruction manual, maintaining all blades and safety guards and making sure you have the right blade with your saw will go a long way towards securing your safety.
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  • Septic Tank Failure: Understanding the Common Problems and Solutions

    The failure of your septic system can cause numerous problems in your home. For instance, the untreated effluent could be released in your property, which can cause the infection of people and animals. Also, the sewage could pollute the surrounding environment, and the effect of the contamination could be long-lasting. Therefore, you must perform regular maintenance to prevent the development of problems in your septic tank system. In addition, you should perform inspections so that you can identify malfunctions and resolve them early.
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  • Raising The Bar: Why Install Stainless Steel Railings On Your Raised Pool Deck?

    If you own an above-ground pool, installing a raised pool deck around it can make accessing your pool much easier, as well as giving you the perfect spot for some luxuriant poolside lounging. However, a raised deck without safety railings is just a fall hazard waiting to happen, and choosing the right railings for your raised deck can be more difficult than you might think. The materials used to make your railings will influence both the safety they provide and how well they cope with their exposed, outdoor location, and stainless steel is one of the very best materials you can choose.
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  • 4 Facts about Precast Concrete Barriers for New Building Contractors

    Concrete safety barriers are devices when you need to prevent unauthorised entry into a property or section of a road. Notably, several small concrete barriers can be joined using interlocking technology. The resultant concrete barrier can be used to barricade a larger area such as a parking lot. The massive weight of the devices makes it impossible to move them around without the use of hydraulic equipment. In a construction site, a concrete barrier prevents heavy equipment from hitting workers or causing property damage.
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