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YORK ELECTRICAL

Phone: 01493-842-634

GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK

York Electric Inc. NY Licensed Electrician. Superior service at affordable prices. .... 11358 11254 11255 11256 11351 11352 11354 11355 11356 WHITE...

www.yorkelectrical.com

1ST CALL DOMESTIC APLLIANCE SERVICE

Phone: 01935-424-753

YEOVIL, SOMERSET

1-4-ALL

Phone: 01162-355-335

LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE

1 TIME DOMESTICS

Phone: 01612-328-050

MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE

1ST CALL S A S

Phone: 01455-550-960

LUTTERWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE

YARMOUTH ELECTRICAL

Phone: 01493-844-827

GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK

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How long will domestic fire extinguishers remain functioning for?

Hi I've 3 or 4 fire extinguisher in the house,all are between 5 and 10 years old,are they likely to have any function at this stage?. Regardless I shall invest in a new appliance but just wondering whether I should retain the old?.Two are red and one is black.

Alan P

Question answered by Jeff D

It depends on the type of extinguisher (not the color). The labels should have a service by date on them. If you have a company that sells/services fire extinguishers, you can get them inspected/serviced (if they're not the disposable kind), otherwise they may give you a small trade-in credit. Pressurized dry chemical, pressurized gas (CO2 and Halon), and pressurized water tend to have the longest shelf lives (though they're not all the best for most home fires). Good quality extinguishers should last 10 years at least. The most common failure is loss of pressure so get extinguishers that have a pressure gauge (a gauge can fail too, but it's better than not having a gauge). Check your extinguishers every 6 months. Check the pressure, check the hoses and nozzles for any signs of deterioration, check the cylinder for any signs of corrosion or damage. Weigh--and record the weight of--the extinguisher if it doesn't have a gauge and as a double-check for loss of pressure.

What goods and services does korea produce?

What goods and services does korea produce and how is it related to the country's national resources? ed) cars, fridges, microwaves and what do those items have to do with national recources?

Question answered by George

Alcohol & Liquors Korea has a long tradition of drinking. As part of an agrarian society, many farmers developed grain alcohols from their local specialties. Korea's most famous drinks are all made from rice: soju, dong-dong-ju, and makkolli. Antiques Popular antique items include Silla (668 - 935) paintings, ceramics, pottery, and metal craft work; Goryeo (918-1392) ceramics; and Joseon (1392-1910) wooden chests, furniture, and white celadon (pottery). Korean Cultural Properties Preservation Law forbids the exporting of designated "important cultural properties." Bamboo Koreans turn bamboo into a number of products, including beds, chairs, pillows, blinds, and ladders. Bamboo mats create a small pocket of air between the person and ground, offering a cooler environment from sitting directly on the ground. Brush Paintings & Supplies Calligraphy and brush painting are popular hobbies among the young and old. Brushes of all different sizes, inks of various colors, and traditional paper of many types of textures can be found at specialty shops, especially in Seoul's Insadong area. Cloth & Clothing Many different types of tailor-made and off-the-rack clothes can be bought in Korea. Korean tailors can custom make a suit and set of hand-made shirts in a couple of days. Korean sizes tend to be a little small for Westerners. Korea has a wide selection of fine silks and other fabrics. Electronics As one of Korea's major exports, many types of electronics good are available, from computers and computer chips to TVs to microwave ovens to stereo equipment. Department stores, specialty markets, and brand name stores all carry a wide selection, but the prices tend to be higher than back home (due to heavy government subsidies of exported products). Prices at discount stores and the Yongsan electronics market can be as much as 30% cheaper. Domestic products use 220 volts, while most U.S. appliances use 120. Transformers from 220 to 110 and 110 to 220 can be found at most electronics stores. Most products include excellent after-sales service. Furs With the deeply discounted price of fur products in Korea, you can almost save the price of your plane ticket by coming to Korea and making a purchase. Specialty fur shops and and duty-free stores usually have the best bargains. Most department stores also have off-season sales during the summer months. Garlic As one of the staple ingredients in many types of Korean food, garlic can be found at any market or food store. Koreans buy it whole, chopped, and powdered. Several areas are famous for their garlic yields. One of the most famous, Tanyang, even has an annual Miss Garlic beauty pageant. Ginseng The Greek words pan (all) and Axos (medical drug) combine to form panax ("cure all"), part of the scientific name for ginseng. A staple of Chinese herb medicine, ginseng is used as preventative treatment for a number of ailments. Because of the personal attention given by individual farmers and close government supervision of the process, Korean ginseng has a world-wide reputation for high quality. Handbags and Suitcases Korean shops carry a wide choice of purses, hand bags, back packs, travel bags, suitcases, and briefcases. Prices vary depending on the quality of the items, the types of store, and your bargaining skills. The items are made from cowhide, alligator, or eel skin, as well as a variety of synthetic. Handbags follow international fashion trends, and the latest styles from Europe are quickly copied by domestic makers. Handicrafts and Traditional Goods In addition to bamboo, brush painting supplies, and pottery, Korea produces many different types of traditional handicrafts. Lacquerware tables, chairs, wardrobes, and chests can be found in many homes. Brass is fashioned into vases, lamps, and tables. Wooden masks used for generations in plays and dances are also popular collectibles.Many women enjoy macrame and embroidery, and many shops can be found specializing in these items. Jade To Koreans, jade symbolizes purity. You can find a wide selection of necklaces, bracelets, hair pins, and statues made from this material. Ch'unch'on in Kangwon Province is rich in nephrite jade and many craftsmen work in the area. Jewelry Korean jewelers have a wide variety of rings, necklaces, earings, and bracelets made from local amethyst, topaz, and jade. Gold and silver are also popular materials, and diamonds are a girl's best friend in any country. Jewelers should be able to provide a certificate of authenticity for all items they sell. Kimch'i What would Korea be without kimch'i? There are over 40 different variations of spiced radishes or cabbage fermented with hot peppers, onions, salt, and garlic. Each family has their own way of making it, giving theirs a unique flavor. Not all kimch'i is hot, but some types do require some getting used to. However, once you get used to it, you will probably find yourself getting u

What gas appliances should be avoided in case of carbon monoxide poisoning?

http://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/domestic/student.htm Is there a particular appliance that has a danger of a student dying quickly in their asleep, even if their bedroom isn't sealed?

BBarker

Question answered by JOE

Hello Mate First Take no notice of what Justin says you can die very fast from CO The most common appliance is the gas fire but any gas appliance can be dangerous if not serviced ask your Landlord for the gas safety report CP 12 you must have a copy to keep in the flat, If it worries you buy your self a battery CO alarm Cost about £20.00.

Describe two criteria used to assess a market’s potential for a new product?

What is the difference between domestic and international strategic planning?

pobal

Question answered by jwishz

DOMESTIC = inside your country INTERNATIONAL = everywhere else EIU OVERALL RATING: EIU business environment rating. MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH: EIU market opportunities rating, nominal GDP, GDP per head, real GDP, growth of real GDP per head and share of world GDP. PRIVATE CONSUMPTION: private consumption, private consumption per head, private consumption % of GDP. CONSUMER SPENDING PATTERNS: consumer expenditure total, food, beverages and tobacco, clothing and footwear, housing and household fuels, household goods and services, health, transport and communications, leisure and education, hotels and restaurants, other goods and services. INVESTMENT: total gross investment, gross fixed investment and nominal gross fixed investment. GDP BY SECTOR OF ORIGIN: agriculture, industry and services. MACROECONOMIC STABILITY: EIU macroeconomic environment rating, consumer prices, budget balance, public debt, current ccount balance, exchange rate, The Economist Big Mac index, real effective exchange rate. INTERNATIONAL TRADE: goods exports and imports, share of world goods exports, services, export and import volume of goods and services. FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT: inward direct investment, inward FDI flow, inward FDI stock, outward direct investment, outward FDI flow, outward FDI stock, net direct investment flows. Demographics and income POPULATION: population, population growth, share of world population, male and female % of population, population by age categories, young- and old-age dependency ratio, birth and death rate. URBANISATION: urban population, urban population % of total population. HOUSEHOLDS: households, average number of people per household. HOUSING AND OFFICE SPACE: total housing stock, total housing stock per 1,000 pop, new dwellings completed, EIU office space rating. PERSONAL INCOME: gross personal income, personal disposable income, real personal disposable income, personal disposable income at PPP, average wages. INCOME DISTRIBUTION: median household income, share of household income, income distribution of households by share, income distribution of households by income bracket. Automotive CARS AND MOTORCYCLES: passenger cars stock, new passenger car registrations, passenger car production, motorcycle registrations. COMMERCIAL VEHICLES: light commercial vehicle registrations and production, medium and heavy commercial vehicle registrations and production, total commercial vehicle registrations and production, bus registrations and production. PETROL: petrol consumption. Consumer goods RETAIL TRADE: retail sales (food, non-food, LCU, 1996 US$ prices, growth % pa). CLOTHING AND COSMETICS: sales value for clothing, footwear, cosmetics and toiletries, perfumes and fragrances, skincare products. HOUSEHOLD GOODS: sales value of furniture and household cleaning products, consumer expenditure on household goods and services. ELECTRONICS AND DOMESTIC APPLIANCES: stock and sales volume for TV sets, number of cable and digital TV subscribers, sales volume for personal computers, refrigerators, video recorders, washing machines. DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE: EIU retail and wholesale network rating. Energy TOTAL CONSUMPTION: energy consumption (tonnes of oil equivalent and kg per head). BY MAJOR FUEL GROUP: coal consumption, production and imports, motor and aviation fuel delivery, natural-gas consumption, production and imports, LNG imports and exports, LPG delivery, petroleum consumption, production, imports and exports, refined products consumption, output and imports, refinery capacity, nuclear electricity power generation. ELECTRICITY: electricity production and consumption (total and per head), installed electricity capacity, electricity transmission and distribution losses. Food, beverages and tobacco CONSUMER EXPENDITURE: consumer expenditure for food, beverages and tobacco (total and % of consumer expenditure). FOOD: calorie and protein intake, meat, fruit, vegetable and fish consumption, sales volume of confectionery. BEVERAGES: milk, coffee and tea consumption, sales volume of alcoholic and soft drinks. TOBACCO: sales volume of cigarettes. Financial services STRUCTURE: Players by Institution Type: number of banks, number of insurance companies (all types) in market, number of mutual funds. STRUCTURE: Employees by Institution Type: banks’ employees, insurance companies’ direct employees, insurance companies’ intermediaries’ (branches/agents) employees. STRUCTURE: Branches by Institution Type: number of fullservice bank branches, number of ATMs. STRUCTURE: Concentration of Top Ten Players: concentration of top ten banks by assets. MARKET SEGMENTATION: Investment Products: currentaccount deposits (local, ex inter-bank deposits), time and savings deposits, total AUM of institutional investors, pension funds’ financial assets, open end investment companies’ (mutual funds) financial-assets, insurance companies’ financial assets, other institutional investors financial assets, local stockmarket capitalisation, excluding investment funds, insurance companies’ total premiums, life insurance premiums, non-life premiums. MARKET SEGMENTATION: Credit Products: total lending (loans plus debt securities purchased) by banking institutions, lending to the private sector (bank loans toplus securities purchased from- the private sector), lending to businesses (non-financial intermediaries), lending to government (central), lending to individuals, including residential mortgages, consumer and other personal credits including credit-card balances, excluding mortgages, residential mortgages and other housing lending. MARKET POTENTIAL: Basic Indicators: population, urban population, households, labour force, GDP, private consumption expenditure, national savings (%), disposable income, M1 money supply, quasi money supply. MARKET POTENTIAL: HH Income Stratification: number of households with nominal disposable income socioeconomic grade A (>US$50K), socioeconomic grade B (US$35K-49K), socioeconomic grade C (US$10K-34K), socioeconomic grade D (<US$10K), HNWI adults with liquid financial assets >US$1 mn, bankable households

What is the output voltage of a domestic inverter?

What is the output voltage of a domestic inverter battery?

Manley

Question answered by elhigh

It depends on the dominant mains voltage where you are. In the United States the vast majority of household circuits are 110-120v AC, split from 240v from the utility. You occasionally see three-phase power in residential service but that's extremely uncommon. India's typical mains supplies are 230v 50Hz, so you can expect any commercially-available inverter worth buying to be capable of delivering that. If you're looking for a battery-powered inverter, chances are good the models available where you are will be designed to produce the voltage you usually see powering appliances in your area. As to the input voltage, many options are likely available: on the consumer level, you'd probably see inverters designed to take 12 to 24v DC; get into the larger installations like for a photovoltaic array and the voltages will go up to keep the current losses from long wire runs to a minimum. But in instances like that, you'll be looking at seriously heavy-duty hardware, and it's going to be very expensive.

What are some simple things we can do daily to prevent global warming?

Unplug appliances when we're not using them, walk or bike instead of drive, recycle,.... Can you name some more?

The masked man says bye...

Question answered by Trevor

The primary cause of manmade global warming is heat from the sun being trapped by greenhouse gases. The main greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, the largest contributor is CO2. It's this gas that many individuals and organisations are taking steps to reduce emissions of. Here are some practical steps you can take to combat global warming. AT HOME AND WORK ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ ● When replacing appliances buy energy efficient ones. ● Turn off electrical appliances when not in use, don’t use the standby option. ● Use energy efficient light bulbs and switch off lights when not in use. ● Similarly, turn down water heating by a few degrees. ● Fit individual thermostats to radiators and don't heat rooms that aren't used. ● Insulate walls, lofts, hot water tanks and pipes. ● Turn your heating and air conditioning down, a small difference will be barely noticeable. ● Sign up to a green energy supplier, one that produces energy from renewable sources. ● Turn off heating and air-conditioning when the house or office is unoccupied. ● Wash full loads of clothes at a lower temperature, modern machines and detergents are just as effective at lower temperatures. ● Dry your clothes outdoors instead of in a tumble drier. ● Wash full loads in the dish-washer. ● Insulate your home and block draughts around doors and windows. In Europe this is free to many people. ● Consider installing a renewable energy system such as solar panels or a home wind turbine. ● Use rechargeable batteries; don’t leave rechargers on for longer than is needed (including mobile / cell-phones). ● Boil only as much water in the kettle as you need. ● Buy locally produced organic food where possible, there's less transportation and the farming methods are more environmentally friendly. ● Look where goods were manufactured and avoid buying those that have been flown or shipped long distances. ● Recycle and reuse as much as possible. Sign up with mail preferential services to stop junk mail. ● Avoid buying products with excessive packaging. ● Don’t have your fridge or freezer set lower than need to be, regularly defrost freezers, don’t put hot food into your fridge or freezer. ● If your fridge or freezer is over 15 years old then consider replacing it (check with local authority regarding disposal of old one). ● Work from home where possible. ● Eat less meat and dairy produce, farming produces large quantities of greenhouse gases. ENERGY EFFICIENT TRAVELLING ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ For many people a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions can be achieved by driving a more fuel-efficient vehicle. Each gallon of gasoline burned produces 10kg (20 pounds) of carbon dioxide. ● Drive a fuel efficient vehicle, if you have more than one vehicle then use the most economical one more often. ● Consider walking or cycling when going to work or taking the kids to schools, if you have to drive then consider car sharing. ● Use public transport where possible and consider taking a coach or train instead of using domestic flights. ● When replacing your vehicle look at diesel and liquid petroleum gas models. ● Combine multiple journeys into one and do your weekly shopping in a single trip. ● Stagger journeys where possible to avoid rush hour traffic and hold ups. FUEL SAVING TIPS FOR DRIVERS ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ By driving carefully and keeping your vehicle in good condition you can save up to 30% on your fuel bills and cut greenhouse gas emissions at the same time. Below are some tips for increasing fuel efficiency, there's more information on the Eartheasy Website - http://eartheasy.com/live_fuel_efficient_driving.htm ● Avoid harsh braking, accelerate gently and drive at a steady speed. ● Keep tyres inflated to the correct pressure. ● Remove bike and ski racks when not in use, also remove detachable roof racks, luggage boxes etc. ● Carrying unnecessary weight wastes fuel, declutter your vehicle. ● Use the correct gear and use cruise control if your vehicle has it. ● Keep your vehicle regularly services. ● Turn the engine off when stopped or waiting. CARBON OFFSETTING ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Carbon Offsetting is one way to reduce or eliminate your carbon footprint, in most cases this involves calculating your greenhouse gas emissions and planting trees so as to absorb an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide. Some websites where you can calculate your carbon footprint and purchase offsetting are... The Woodland Trust http://www.carbonbalanced.org/ Carbon Footprint - http://www.carbonfootprint.com/USA/calculator.html The Carbon Neutral Company - http://www.carbonneutral.com/pinfo/carbonoffsetting.asp My Climate http://www.myclimate.org/index.php?lang=en Atmosfair http://www.atmosfair.de/index.php?id=9&L=3 FURTHER INFORMATION ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Natural Resource Defense Council http://www.nrdc.org/air/energy/genergy.asp Energy Saving Trust http://www.est.org.uk/myhome/ Carbon Trust http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/energy Energy Quest http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/energy US Government http://www.energy.gov/energyefficiency/index.htm Alliance to Save Energy http://www.ase.org/ UK Government http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Environmentandgreenerliving/Energyandwatersaving/DG_064371 Rough Guides http://www.roughguides.com/savingenergy/ Salt River Project http://www.srpnet.com/menu/energy.aspx

When is an alternating current used, and when is a direct current used?

What appliances, electronics use DC, which use AC, and why?

Hot Sauce

Question answered by Technobuff

Electronics of ANY kind use DC. That is universal. AC is the best form for generation and long distance transmission, as it can be passed through transformers, and boosted to very high voltages, at which losses over distances are minimised. It can then be transformed back down again to domestic and commercial voltages, with great ease. AC is more efficient in driving electric motors, and many heating type services do not care if they are supplied AC or DC. Many mains operated clocks use the frequency of AC to provide their timekeeping ability. The AC is conveniently rectified to DC for supply of electronic circuits, so little extra cost is involved.

Are CO levels checked when a gas fire is serviced & GSSC issued?

When a gas fire is serviced & a GSSC is carried out, are carbon monoxide levels checked as part of the certificate? If not, what sort of safety checks are done to ensure the correct running of the appliance? I have a gas fire & am concerned about CO2 leaking out into the room now we have a new baby.

Katherine Wheel

Question answered by Paul L

Usually only if the manufacturer's instructions require it as with some of the modern flueless gas fires with catalytic converters. If your fire goes into a chimney then the chimney is smoke tested for integrity and visual checks made on where the terminal is, and then one or more spillage tests carried out to make sure that the fumes go up the chimney under operating conditions even if you have fans running that can adversely affect the flue pull. Provided these are done correctly then no CO should enter the room at all. However fitting an electronic CO alarm costing about £15.00 is a useful insurance in case something goes wrong later. They are not 100% reliable though. Incidentally about 20 to 30 people die in their homes from CO in a year compared to 2000 a year from other domestic accidents and poisonings. 30,000 people a year die from not being able to afford adequate heating and 10,000 men a year die from prostate cancer. I am not sure of the figure for breast cancer. So it is an idea to have some sense of proportion about the risks.CO is a bit overpublicised in my view given the small number of deaths it actually causes.

What are good ways for me to make money?

I am only 14, so I can't apply for a real job. There are no babysitting opportunities around me :( I was just hoping for some ideas for some quick moneymaking. Thanks!

Adeline

Question answered by quicentella3

Creating Work at Home • Baby-sitting, child care • Selling homegrown vegetables or flowers • Sewing, altering, and repairing clothing • Piecework for manufacturers • Baking and food preparation • Quilting, crocheting, knitting; making macramé, pottery; other crafts • Upholstering • Bookkeeping, typing, home computer services • Telephone answering service • Hairdressing • Taking in boarders • Addressing and filling envelopes for advertisers • Washing and waxing cars (customer brings car to your home) • Pet grooming and exercising • Lock repair and key making (workshop at home) • Ads for much of this work can be placed free of charge or at low cost in weekend shopping news or on supermarket notice boards Creating Work Outside the Home • House-sitting (when people are on vacation and want their home to be looked after) • Cleaning: stores; offices; homes and apartments after construction, after fires, after people move out; housework (in homes of others); windows (business and domestic) • Repairs: appliances of all kinds (libraries contain easy-to-follow books on repairs) • Handyman jobs: siding houses; building cabinets, doors, porches; painting; fencing; roofing • Farm work: crops, picking fruit • Interior landscaping and plant care at: offices, banks, shopping plazas and atriums, lobbies • Property management: janitors, superintendent (sometimes includes free living quarters) • Insurance, real estate • Carpet installation, cleaning • Newspaper routes (adults and children), other delivery services: ads, bills for municipalities • Moving, storage • Landscaping, tree trimming, lawn care, woodcutting • School-bus driver • Photography (portraits and public events) • Bait for fishermen • Swap work: barter car repairs for electrical work, sewing for plumbing, etc

How can I make some money?

It can't be dirty work or requires too much money in the beginning. Try to put products and services mixed in there, too. I don't do babysitting. Please don't give me any links because I never actually follow them.