A flame sensor performs the same function as thethermocoupleon a gas water heater with a standing pilot. A standing pilot is one that is always burning, and the job of a thermocouple is to shut off the gas if the pilot goes out. A gas furnace has an electronic igniter instead of a st...
cause catastrophic house or kitchen fires. Gas could escape from the stove, a pipeline, a cylinder, or other places. If you suspect this is happening, you can test for the leak before you go about cooking. Here is the full disclosure on how to tell and test for gas leaks with soapy ...
As a renter, pet-owner, and woman living alone, Katie McEntire takes safety seriously. She’s tested devices like pet cameras, home security systems, and GPS trackers in her own home and devices in the name of safety. In addition to testing, writing, and reviewing for SafeWise, she also...
The first task is to find out how much you spent on gas and electricity the previous year during the months when you weren't typically using gas, oil, or electricity to heat or cool your home. Your lowest utility bills of the year will usually be in the spring and fall. Find a few ...
There are currently trends in the world to transfer and adapt traditional solutions to contemporary needs. This applies, inter alia, to mobile shelters used by nomadic peoples. The article is devoted to the research on the quality of internal air in the yurt and the possibilities of its adaptat...