The reason why a compass works is more interesting. It turns out that you can think of the Earth as having a gigantic bar magnet buried inside. In order for the north end of the compass to point toward theNorth Pole, you have to assume that the buried bar magnet has its south end at...
Most Atlantic tropical storms and hurricanes pass through the area, and the Gulf Stream can cause quick, sometimes violent weather shifts. In the days before the development of modern weather forecasting, it's not hard to imagine ships being caught off guard [source: NOAA]. Waterspouts that ...
2. Open the cassette door outside, pull up on the safety catch to pull out the tank. 3. Carry or roll the cassette (it has wheels with an extendable handle) to a dump station or bathroom. 4. Remove the spout on the tank then lift it over the dump hole. With the spout pointing ...
Gas Supply: My friend Mike uses a pipe wrench to twist on a length of black pipe. Although people tend to be afraid of working on gas piping (after all, you can blow up your entire house if you get just the perfect gas leak and ignite it), it is easier than ever and quite reward...
Reduce wait time for hot water or plan to use the cold water. Consider adding an instant water tap or heating cold water on a gas range, instead of running the tap until you get hot water. If you run the tap while waiting for hot water, catch it in a pitcher, put it in the refr...
The reasons given are spiralling costs, uncertainty in supply lines and the economic reality that offshore wind farms are hideously expensive to operate as well as being enormously damaging to the marine environment. Has The Dutch Farmers’ Party’s Moment ArrivedQuite recently, back...
For their safety, avoid letting children operate the tank. 2 Connect the air hose to the tank and inflatable item. Slide the air hose over the brass fitting near the pressure gauge. It should fit on the opposite end of the small, ringed spout you used to fill the tank. Connect the hos...