Breathe Easy With an Indoor Air Purifier

If you find yourself or your family members getting sick more often that you care it could be the air you breathe that is causing your illness. This article will discuss the many benefits of placing an indoor air purifier in your home.

The main reason for installing an indoor air purifier in your home is to combat against the dust and particles that can come from animals, cigarettes, fungi, mold, plants, and pollen that can be circulating in your home or office.

Many older homes can have poisons that slowly omit into the air due to rotten wood and other problems. Overtime excessive moister can allow damaging particles to be omitted into the air. You would not want your family to breathe these damaging particles into their lungs.

When shopping for a good indoor air purifier for your home or office you want to make sure you do not buy the first one that you see. Try not to get too focused on what the sales person has to say. Yes, you can listen to them, but make sure you do your own diligent research before making a purchase as important as this one.

One of the key factors to consider when choosing your indoor air purifier is the type of filter system that the unit uses. Again, it is wise to do your own research online and in the stores to discover the many types of filter systems that are available on indoor air purifier systems.

You will find that indoor air purifiers come in many shapes and sizes. Make sure that you get enough purifier for the room in which you will be using it in. The style issue may seem more important if you are placing the unit in your home rather than an office or industrial setting. However, you do not want to get caught up in the design if the unit will not be sufficient for your needs.

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Jet Table Saw Package Review

Jet offers a variety of table's saws but the Jet Table Saw package is a great buy. It comes with a JTAS 3 HP 10" table saw, XLIFT-K router lift, Bosh 1617EVS router, 52" XACTA adjustable fence, table, and legs. You can order it in either a left or right tilt configuration.

When it ships you'll find several boxes arriving at your door. There will be 7 boxes in total to be exact. The saw ships in a box by itself which also has the motor cast wing, and some of the accessories in it. This main box weighs about 400 pounds so don't expect to be dragging it across the floor.

It's really easy to assemble even without the manual which by the way is way too mechanical for the average person. But then again if you aren't mechanically inclined this might not be the right hobby for you anyway.

The fence rails were easy to install and the instructions were very easy to follow. The table and legs install with little problem too. The table is ¾" thick with a melamine finish so make a nice work surface and the frame is oak.

Now remember the saw is 220 so it doesn't come with a plug. You'll have to have an electrician wire it directly into your system. The sheet metal pan directs dust to the 4" dust port which provides ample dust bagging power

The router also installs with little problems and suddenly you find yourself with a terrific setup. For under $2000 you have a great deal of equipment here and if you were to purchase the pieces separately you'd be likely to spend almost double.

The Bosh Router is an added bonus and you don't even have to send a coupon in or apply for it. It comes packaged with your Jet equipment.

If the package deal is just way more than what you are looking for then why not consider the JWCS 10A? This is a hybrid saw that has a superb dust collection system and the motor is neatly tucked inside the cabinet so overall it takes up less room.

The 1 ¾ HP motor is enough for most contractors and it has a thermal overload button. This is a feature seldom seen. You can easily replace the fence faces.

Looking for smaller yet? Then try this Jet. The 10" benchtop has a patent pending construction design with steel corner posts that make it rugged. It has a belt driven transmission, precision rule measurement system, dust collection system, and rear outfeed support. Dollar for dollar in the smaller saws this is a great buy.

No matter which Jet table saw you decide to purchase a quick search online will reveal plenty of options. And buying online can save you a great deal of money. If you are ready to save as much as 50% it's time to let your fingers do the work. So what are you waiting for?

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Electric Heater - Protection And Safety

Although electricity is the safest and most convenient fuel in many heating situations, it is of course not without its inherent risks. Although there is no possibility of a silent killer, like carbon monoxide, emitting into the atmosphere, the dangers of faulty wiring and the inappropriate use of electrical equipment in areas where water is present create a different kind of danger.

Modern equipment has, of course, diminished the risks of injury or death from all kinds of electrical equipment. In the case of electric heaters, this includes the use of synthetic polymers in wiring, which are similar to rubber in their ability to insulate. Also, modern circuit breakers are able to disable a circuit in the case of a short circuit, or overloaded system.

Sadly electric space heaters are still responsible for many accidents and deaths, despite these modern advances. Fire, rather than electrocution, remains the biggest danger. These fires, often caused by malfunctioning elements or careless use of the heater, are responsible not only for injuries and deaths every year, they also cause millions of pounds of damage to buildings and property.

The elements of many electric space heaters are not only dangerous if they malfunction, the inherent heat can in itself be a hazard. If the heater is not placed a safe distance away from neighbouring furnishings, extremely flammable materials can be set alight, often emitting dangerous gases into the atmosphere. Although rules concerning acceptable materials in furnishings have been tightened considerably in recent years, many old items remain in circulation.

As well as items of furniture, curtains are a major problem. This is because heaters tend to be placed at the edge of a room, allowing the heat to reach all parts of it. Also, as the area in the vicinity of windows tends to be the coldest part of a room, the heater is often placed in this area, making the risk of overheating curtains a very real possibility.

Paper items are also very much at risk, as well as items of clothing, which are often deliberately placed near to heaters to get rid of cold or damp. Of course it goes without saying that all kinds of flammable liquid must be kept well away from fires and heaters. Still, despite this being obvious, thousands of accidents occur every year because this simple advice is completely ignored.

Water is especially hazardous when using an electric heater. Even though there are never any electrical power points in a modern bathroom, which in itself is testimony to the danger of electricity mixed with water, modern homes are often fitted with a stand-alone electric heater on the wall. In this case it is especially important to make sure that all necessary safety checks are carried out on a regular basis. Of course you should absolutely never bring an extension lead into a bathroom so you can use an electric space heater.

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Hitachi Table Saws - Model Highlights

Hitachi is an international company, but the United States headquarters is located in Atlanta, Georgia. Hitachi products are available in almost 4000 retail stores with service centers numbering over a thousand. Hitachi claims on their website to have the best power tools available for professional use.

The United States branch of the Hitachi Corporation has been independently operating since 1948. However, their affiliation with the parent company affords Hitachi the advantages of quick access to new technology that is developed in other fields but can also advance the efficiency and performance of power tools. Because of Hitachi's expertise in metallurgy, plastics, and casting, this company can make power tools that are easier to use as well as faster in performance and more durable for long term use.

Hitachi uses a three dimensional computer aided design (CAD) system to build its power tools in virtuality before building a live prototype. By using this virtual prototype, Hitachi can do extensive analysis to find out where the most likely failures will happen. In this virtual setting the power tools can be tested for strength, vibration resistance, effects of impact, effects of harsh environmental conditions, and effectiveness of safety features. This process saves time and money by eliminating the need to build a real prototype and test it just to find that they have to go back to the designing board to start all over again.

This design system has led to improvements such as a cooling system that allows the tools to run for longer periods of time without burning out. Another technological advance improves the balance so that tools are lighter and easier to maneuver.

Hitachi's table saws benefit from all of these designs and advances. They offer three different models of table saws for various levels of work conditions.

1. C10FL 10" Stationary Table Saw
This table saw is built for long rip cuts and repeated cross cuts. It has a 3 horsepower motor that is fully encased to protect it from the damages of dust and debris. The blade adjustment knobs are conveniently located on the front of the table saw. It includes a tabletop angle scale, T-slot miter gauge, and caster set, as well as a dust collection hook-up.

2. C10FR 10" Job site Table Saw
This table saw is designed to do most of the same work as the stationary table saw but with some added features for portability. This model includes an LED light to make it easier to see the piece you are working on. It also has a cut indicator, miter gauge with nine positive stops, a dust chute, and a handy fold-and-roll stand to make moving the whole table saw easy.

3. C10RA2 Table Saw with Stand
This portable table saw is somewhat smaller than the previous two models. The motor is 2.6 horsepower with a locking rip fence and front and rear guide bars. Safety features include a clear blade guard, a splitter that directs the split wood away from the user, an anti-kickback feature, and an electric brake. The tabletop is smaller, but this table saw only weights 64 pounds.

Hitachi warrants portable tools for five years and stationary tools for two years for the original owner. Any accessories are warranted for thirty days.

The company web site includes many positive testimonials from satisfied customers. Hitachi is a well-known table saw manufacturer with many retailers around the United States, so you are sure to find one of their table saws that might fit your needs.

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Instant Water Heater - Cut Your Energy Bill by Half!

Does every member of your family want to take a shower in the morning? And the last person always runs out of hot water? No matter how big is your water tank is, it will eventually run out leaving you with a cold shower. Is there anything you can do to fix this situation? Actually, yes, you can get a new heater called an instant water heater. Discover what are the benefits of instant water heaters compared to traditional tank heaters.

Advantages of instant water heaters

An instant tankless heater has several advantages when compared to a conventional water heater:

- It saves you energy

- It heats water as you use it, as much as you use it and never runs out

- It takes very little space

Common water heater usually has a tank that holds 40 to 80 gallons of water, keeping it hot at all times, day and night. As you use the hot water for showers, doing dishes and so on, it is replaced with cold water and heated. When you are not using hot water and even when you are not home all together, hot water just sits in the tank and as it waits to be used it loses the temperature. So the heater reheats water in your tank every now and then. This means loss of energy for you.

Instant water heaters don't have a tank. For this reason they are also called tankless water heaters. As soon as you turn on hot water the unit turns on and heats the water, typically at 125 degrees Fahrenheit. So this type of heater doesn't use energy until the faucet is turned on. It produces hot water instantly and if that temperature is too hot for you simply regulate it by turning on the cold water. When you are finished and turn hot water off, the instant water heater shuts down straight away, using no energy. This can cut your energy bill almost by 50% every month.

Energy is not the only thing you save, a tankless heater will also save you water. You know how you always have to let the cold water run first, before the hot comes out? With an instant tankless water heater the water is hot from the start, so there is no need to run the water to before it turns hot.

When room is a consideration, a tankless heater also offers a solution. Comparable to a traditional 40-60 gallon water tank, an instant unit is very small. It can be easily installed in a small home or apartment.

Industrial instant water heaters

While tankless heaters are most used in residential homes, great energy savings lead to their commercial use as well. And more water you use more you save, for example a house using 120 gallons of water a day with a 40-gallon hot water tank typically spends $112.25 per month on heating water. For the same usage, an instant tankless water heater will cost you only about $26.95 per month.

Cost of instant tankless water heater

Initial cost is the main disadvantage of a tankless heater. It costs much more than the conventional one. But as you can see, the energy savings will compensate for this very soon, probably in the first 6-8 month of using your new heater. And if the cost is a concern, look for discounted instant water heaters online. With internet retailers you can always get your tankless heater cheaper.

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