Hurricanes, Appliances and Back Up Power

Have you planned ahead for the tropical hurricane season in 2006? Long-term weather forecasters and the NOAA have predicted 2006 Atlantic tropical hurricane season will be one of the largest on records and perhaps could rival the 2005 Atlantic tropical hurricane season and if this is the case you need to prepare your family for such a potentially eventuality and perhaps even an extended tropical hurricane season.

Even if you have enough food and decide to refuse the mandatory evacuation that is required by law in your region, you still have to worry about the power and water supplies being out for weeks on end. This means you'll need a way to make sure that your appliances have the power they need to run and operate.

You will of course need the minimize such usage, for instance turning on a portable generator every so often to keep the refrigerator cool and the food in the freezer frozen. You may also need a way to cook food and you'll need extra gasoline or diesel fuel for fuel your generator depending on which type of fuel the uses.

You must also check the rating on your generator and the amount that your appliances take because if your generator only puts out a certain number of watts or amps it may not be able to run your refrigerator. And this means even if you have a generator you still will not be able to use it to keep your food cool.

Please consider a back-up power systems such as a portable generator in advance of any hurricane storm. Once hurricane season gets well on its way many times the portable generators that are being built are backlogged and that means you will not be able to purchase one. Plan ahead and protect your family and consider this in 2006.

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Radiator Cover

A radiator is a heat-exchanging device that either absorbs or radiates heat. A typical radiator has a copper or aluminum tube bent several times to form a rectangle. These multiple loops help increase the internal surface area of the radiator and help in the cooling and heating process.

Radiators are common in homes, especially those located in cold regions. Unlike automotive radiators, where the device functions as a cooling element, building radiators primarily serve the function of heating the apartments. The radiator is warmed by hot water being pumped into it from a water heater. The hot water, when passing through the main radiator, gives out hear through the aluminum body and then sinks back to the bottom of the device. Although radiators are effective heating devices, their appearance tends to hamper the aesthetic beauty of the room. Most radiators are bulky in size and their aluminum body clashes with the rest of the room décor. Radiator covers are the perfect cure for this problem.

Radiator covers, as the name suggests, are enclosures for the radiators. These may be made of wood, aluminum, brass or fiberboard. These covers not only shield the unsightly radiator but also enhance the heating effect of the device. A normal radiator’s heat goes off into all directions of the room. One the other hand, a radiator cover, with its straight fins, directs the warm air in a particular direction, hence maintaining a consistent temperature in the room.

Radiator covers serve several other purposes as well. They function as protective devices, shielding people from the extreme heat that can be generated. Radiators can pose severe burn hazards if left unattended. Some of the modern radiator covers can also double up as storage devices.

Some experts claim that radiator covers tend to hold back heat and as a result use up more energy. However, if the radiator is properly designed and well maintained, this problem can be overcome. Overall, radiator covers are sure to enhance the process of heating and add to the aesthetic beauty of a room.

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