วันพุธที่ 17 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Affordable Way To Build Hydrogen Generator

If you are looking to build hydrogen generator for you car, you should first note that it is not as difficult as you think and it must be affordable (cheap). Some people think it should be expensive to build a high quality and good hydrogen generator.

Since you are landing on this page, this means that you know that it is not the water that power your car instead it is the hydrogen (brown gas) that is generated form the water.

Build hydrogen generator yourself is certainly the way to go if you are seeking for ways to save money, not only for the gas price that constantly changing but as well as for the hydrogen generator itself.

There are actually many offers on the internet that offer you a readily built generator for thousands of Dollars.

There is no reason you should buy that if you know you can actually build hydrogen generator yourself for less than $100 with simple yet tested methods.

What you will need and the function:

1.Electrolyzer (a durable tube equipped with electrodes)

2.MAP Sensor Enhancer (apparatus you need to reduce fuel consumption)

3.Vaporizer (to add water in combustion and reduce engine's temperature)

4.Fuel Heater (to preheat gas to achieve better fuel economy)

5.PCV Enhancer (a tool to protect your engine and save gas at the same time)

6.Fuse holder + wiring

7.Vacuum T-connector (to separate the feeding of hydrogen and oxygen to the engine)

8.Two vacuum hoses (one is used to connect to air filter and the other to the intake manifold)

9.Mechanical installation hardware (to secure the hydrogen transportation system)

10.Catalyst - (separate water into HHO)

Most people will give up even before they tried after looking at the amount of tools they need, which they think will cost them a lot of money. In fact there are certain affordable yet high quality tools available on the market.

It has been proven to increase gas mileage that will save you money massively. Though it is important to note that you will not power your engine 100% with hydrogen instead you will combine two sources of power, the brown gas and gasoline. However you will separate the two source in ratio of 60% gas and 40% water.

You too can save money like others' people by powering your car with hydrogen and gasoline, visit Affordable Way to Build Hydrogen Generator for more information about how you can get the tools at the lowest cost possible.

วันอังคารที่ 16 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2553

The Silent Killer - Carbon Monoxide

It hangs in the air in heavy bubbles in rooms where there are neglected or poorly installed gas appliances or installations... you can't see it, smell it or taste it, but carbon monoxide (CO) can kill.

CO is often referred to as 'the silent killer', and now that winter is well and truly upon us, gas usage is at its peak. Spotting the signs can save lives.

While carbon-based fuels are safe to use, faulty appliances and blocked flues can cause the build-up of poisonous carbon monoxide (CO) gas. CO is odourless, colourless and tasteless making it difficult to detect.

The signs of a leakage include*:

o Stains, soot or discolouring around a gas fire or at the top of a water heater
o A yellow or orange flame on a gas fire or water heater
o Pilot light frequently goes out
o Increased condensation inside windows

The best way to detect CO is to install an audible alarm, as strongly recommended by the Health and Safety Executive*, and to check it regularly.

Landlords need to be made aware that their tenants could be at risk from CO poisoning, especially when they are asleep because they may not be aware of early symptoms until it is too late. By educating tenants on early detection and by installing an audible CO alarm, the lives of tenants are no longer at risk of CO poisoning.

While installing a CO detector is no substitution for ensuring that your gas, oil, and solid fuel appliances are safe and in proper working order. Annual inspections on appliances are an essential part of being a responsible managing agent and/or landlord.

The Health & Safety Executive details early symptoms of CO poisoning as:

o Tiredness
o Drowsiness
o Headache
o Pains in the chest
o Stomach pains

Different family members can have different symptoms and often the effects can be confused with flu or food poisoning. If in doubt, consult your doctor.

In one six-year period, CO was responsible for 316 deaths and nearly 400 near misses**.

*Source: Health and Safety Executive: Gas safety - Carbon monoxide awareness
**Source: The carbon Monoxide & Gas Safety Society

วันอาทิตย์ที่ 14 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Residential Plumbing - Tankless Water Heaters, Pros and Cons

Hot water is one of those things we just take for granted. You turn on the shower and it to be hot, until it isn't. And then you have absolutely no idea what to do. So, you call the plumber, expecting a minor fix, only to be told that it's time for a new hot water heater.

While you may opt to purchase the standard conventional storage tank type heater, before rushing to do so, consider purchasing one of the newer tankless water heaters (also known as an instantaneous or demand water heater). Before rushing out to make your purchase, however, consult with your plumber about your specific circumstances to determine if a tankless heater is best for you.

Benefits:

Energy Savings. While a conventional heater with a storage tank heats water continuously (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) to maintain a certain temperature, a tankless water heater only heats water when needed (without storage), thus resulting in substantial energy savings.

Constant Supply of Hot Water. Tankless water heaters have an electric or gas heating mechanism activated by the water flow, which, once activated, provide a continuous supply of hot water.

Operational Cost Savings. Due to their increased efficiency, electric tankless water heaters usually cost 10 percent to 20 percent less to operate per year than the comparable tank type heaters, while gas tankless models usually reduce cost by 20 percent to 40 percent per year.

Higher "life expectancy." Since hot water is not stored, tankless water heaters are able to handle hard water minerals and sediments better than tank type heaters. Thus, they are less subject to corrosion. As a result, the "life expectancy" of a tankless model is approximately 20 years, as opposed to a "life expectancy" of between 10 and 15 years for a model with a tank.

More compact. Unlike conventional storage tank water heaters, which, as a result of their large storage tanks, are bulky and take up space, tankless - especially electric - units are compact in size.

Costs:

Flow rate is limited. While a tankless model can provide unlimited hot water, this is only true as long as it does not exceed its maximum flow rate, with the maximum flow rate at a desired temperature being determined by the capacity of the heater. While gas tankless models typically have larger capacities than electric tankless water heaters, regardless of whether it operates by gas or electricity, where simultaneous, multiple hot water use is common, one tankless heater in a house may not be sufficient to produce enough hot water.

Up front costs are high. Gas and electric tankless units are much more expensive than their storage tank counterparts (except when being compared to the high efficiency storage tank systems). Moreover, installation costs are up to four times higher than tank type heaters. For electric tankless water heaters, additional wiring, multiple electric circuits and/or a heater cable may be required, and for gas tankless models, gas pipes may need to be upgraded and a new ventilation system may need to be installed. When considering whether to purchase a tankless unit, it is important to consult a licensed plumber to determine the scope of work needed.

Longer wait time. Since the tankless heater does not begin to heat water until the tap is turned on, it takes longer for the flow to begin than with a storage tank type heater. As a result, some water may be wasted while the user is waiting for it to heat up.

วันเสาร์ที่ 13 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Above Ground Swimming Pool Heaters

Do you own an above ground swimming pool? Are you looking for a great way to heat your pool so that you can have a longer swimming season and warmer water during your season? There are many ways to heat your above ground pool and you can choose from three basic options. Here are your above ground swimming pool heaters to choose from.

First, there is a gas heater. This is an expensive type of pool heater that does not require a lot of maintenance, but when it does it will be expensive. Plus this will skyrocket your gas bills and will cost you a lot of money in fuel. However, this is the best type of heater for raising the temperature of your pool water in a hurry. It can get you into the mid 80s in a couple of hours.

Second, you have the electric above ground pool heater. This is not going to be quite as expensive as the gas heater and it will raise your electric bill, but not nearly as much as the gas heater will effect your gas bill. It will take a couple of days to get you into the mid 80s with this type of heater and it will have to be run most of the day and night to get you there.

Last, there is the solar pool heater. This is the cheapest of all the heaters and you can even build it yourself for around $200 if you decide to. Basically it is a set of black tubes that run back and forth with a pump to run the water through them slowly. The tubes are places on your roof or somewhere in direct sunlight so they will get very hot during the day. Then, at night you shut it off. This is the best choice of all the above ground pool heaters because it is inexpensive and will get you into the mid 80s as long as you have sunlight to work with.

วันศุกร์ที่ 12 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Simple Ways To Cut Heating Bills This Winter

Winter is the time when home heating bills soar. But this issue should not be much of a burden on homeowners if they know how to find ways to cut the cost of their heating bill. Sure, there are simple ways you can save on energy consumption at home. The key is to make all family members adhere to the house rules.

The U.S. Department of Energy says humidity is a major factor in increasing a home's heat consumption. The solution, therefore, is a humidifier which can improve the heat index. It's also good for the skin as it won't cause dryness.

Keeping your thermostat down is a proven method. You can get a programmable or computerized thermostat which will surely reduce your heat overnight and even during daytime. By installing this type, you can program the thermostat to lower the heat of your home when all of you are out during the day or when you're asleep.

The windows are a vital source of natural daylight and solar energy so open your drapes and blinds during the day and let nature's warmth come into your home. Keep in mind that clean window glass is helpful in absorbing the sun's heat.

Be sure to clean your furnace regularly to make it more energy efficient. If you're using a forced-air system, change your filter as well once every month. Your hot-water radiators have to be bled once or twice every season and remove sediments from your steam radiators twice a year. The registers should also be cleaned. Maintenance of the system is always essential so it's best that you get a specialist to check your furnace to ensure that's performing well.

Did you know that you can use your ceiling fans during winter? Yes, you can because when it's set on reverse, it can actually take in warm air throughout your home. We've been taught in the elementary grades that heat rises up so if your home has high ceilings, using a ceiling fan will keep the warm air down in the room. So you see, ceiling fans are very useful for heating and cooling purposes.

Use your electrical home appliances from lights, washing machine, dishwasher to televisions and stereo systems wisely. In other words, turn it off when not in use to save on energy.

If there are leaks in your home including drafts, seal them as soon as you find out. Doors and windows are said to be major sources of a home's energy drain. You can use rope caulk or weather strips in sealing doors, windows cracks and holes. If you find some damaged interior seals, replace them right away. Using insulated curtains can also help prevent drafts from around the windows.

Shut off the doors of rooms in your home that are not being used. This way, warm air will circulate only in the frequently used rooms. If cold air escapes to other rooms, it will increase the work load of your furnace and your heating costs as well.

Following these tips will lower your heating bills in one way or another. If you have kids at home, teach them these steps so that everybody will be happy and warm during winter.

วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 11 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Pool Heaters: The Secret to Long Swimming Seasons

Electric, solar, or gas pool heaters can keep your swimming pool warm enough to swim in even when other pools have closed.

If you live in an area that is known for it's hot summer weather, a swimming pool can be a fun and healthy way to stay cool. Swimming pools have become very popular, and could be one of the best investments you make in your home's value and your family's health.

Many swimming pool owners are opting for swimming pool heaters to extend their swimming season, especially if their home is in an area with relatively short summers. The sun is able to keep your pool water at a comfortable swimming temperature during the long summer days. But in the transitional spring and fall months, the days are shorter and the angle of the sun isn't high enough to heat your pool water very much. That's where pool heaters come in. If you live in northern climates, swimming pool heaters can practically double your swimming season.

There are several different types of pool heaters available, but gas pool heaters are the most common. Specifically, propane pool heaters are some of the best and most cost efficient ways to heat your swimming pool. Gas pool heaters tend to be the least expensive to purchase. Propane swimming pool heaters can heat a greater amount of water more quickly than electricity. Oil-fired pool heaters are also available in some areas, but are much less common.

Electric pool heaters are most often based on a heat pump design. Similar to electric heat pumps used to heat some homes, electric pool heaters take advantage of the heat that already exists in the outside air. The air heats freon gas, which is then compressed to raise it's temperature even higher. The hot gas is then piped to a heat exchanger, where the heat is transferred to the pool water. The heated water is then pumped back into the swimming pool.

It's also possible to find or even build your own solar pool heater. Solar pool heaters use the sun's energy to heat the water. It would appear that you're getting the heating energy at no cost from the sun, and in fact you are. But don't forget you have to pump the water from your pool into the solar pool heater, where it is heated and returned to the pool. Most people end up using an electric pump to move the water, which means you don't realize the full energy savings that you might expect. Of course, most pool heater designs require pumping the water from the pool to the heater and back again.

Raypak is a leading manufacturer of swimming pool heaters, both for home pools and commercial pools. Raypak pool water heaters can be easily converted to run on either natural gas or propane. Raypak pool water heaters are known for their high-efficiency. Efficiency refers to the amount of energy actually used for heating the water (compared to how much is used running the heater or how much is lost). Raypak also manufactures electric pool heaters.

If you have your own swimming pool at home, you can go swimming anytime you want. You will have something cool and relaxing to do with your family and friends on those hot summer days. And if you add a swimming pool heater, you will be enjoying your pool long before AND long after the public swimming pools are open.

วันพุธที่ 10 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Gas Hot Water Heater - Common Critical Components

Perhaps the most common and easiest way to heat water is by the use of a gas hot water heater, and this might be due to the fact that gas is capable of getting the tank up to operating temperature roughly twice as quickly as its electric counterpart, and the cost is also approximately half as much as electricity would cost.

However, one should make sure that the tank is installed in a safe place and is secured to a strong structure such as a wall in regions that are prone to earthquake, as it minimizes the chance of a gas fire happening by turning off the gas connection in the event it that the tank falls over.

Temperature Pressure Relief Valves

The most important component of a gas hot water heater is a Temperature Pressure Relief (TPR) valve. This device helps to release the pressure from the tank when its reaches the level where it is not safe.

Since there is potential for scalding when a discharge occurs of the T&P, so their outlets should be located in safe direction, either it should be piped down almost six inches off the ground or outside of the dwelling at floor level.

Removable Aluminum Anode

The gas hot water heater should utilize a removable anode which helps to prevent chemical reactions between the chemicals present in the tank which may cause erosion. It should be replaced whenever it is needed.

Moreover using an aluminum anode will be effective since it also helps in removing the odor problems that arises in the tank, when there is a reaction to bacteria and magnesium anode and ends up forming hydrogen sulfide. It almost smells like a rotten egg.

Dip Tube

To prevent the problems that occur of incoming cold liquid mingling with the outgoing hot liquid, what is needed to use a dip tube which is a long and narrow tube. It's function is to direct incoming cold liquid to the bottom of the holding tank.

Without this dip tube or in the case of broken dip tube, one wouldn't be able to get lukewarm water at most, and it might always appear like the hot water is running out on you far too quickly.

The thermostat is a very important part of gas hot water heater. It keeps the water at the required heated level while the heater is turned on.

Ease Of Use Controls

There will typically be knobs which makes it easier to select between warm, medium and hot. The gas hot water heater normally should have a drain valve giving it the ability for draining of the tank for the periodic removal of sediment or for possible needed replacement.

These elements that make up the gas hot water heater makes it an economically good alternative to a conventional electric water heater and gives fast and low cost hot water. The possibilities of being able to have piping hot water for your use would be applicable, if one is considering purchasing one.