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Mosquito repellent Television Set
South Korea`s LG Electronics Inc, Indian`s arm has launched and begun sale of a mosquito repellent television sets. The TV is the LG 32LH520D. Contrary to expectations the big features of the TV is not more resolution or smart functionality or even screen size. The big feature with this TV set is that it has technology inside that should be able to repel mosquitoes.Mosquitoes are a menace in most parts of the world thanks to the numerous and potential diseases and infections they can spread including Zika, dengue and the ever deadly Malaria. The new TV set generates ultrasonic sound waves...
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What Is Lighting Pollution?
There is a story about a town that there was a day without Electricity at night and the residence noticed some bright strange patterns in the sky, They dialed 911 and reported the `UFO' to the police. On arrival, the police never saw the `UFO' but a bright sky dotted with various patterns of the milky way. Apparently, the residence had mistaken the milky way with a `UFO'. This is as a a result of excessive use of external artificial lighting. Many years back you would enjoy a spectacular view of the starry sky. Well, That is no more because of Light pollution.That Is Too Much Lighting, yeah?What...
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Electrical
Choosing A Lighting Fitting?
Although picking a light fixture might seem like a pretty standard task, today’s numerous options make this once-easy decision more complicated. No matter how mundane it might seem, picking the right illumination is important. Some light fixtures cover very little ground and provide more of an ambient glow, while others shine from one corner of the room to another. Choosing the wrong fixture can lead to a poorly lit room or even an overly lit, washed-out space. Poorly lit or overly lit spaces are also a health risk and in worst case scenarios can lead to loss of eyesight. Here are a few options...
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Electrical
Electricity man?
Electric shock happens when current is made to flow through your body. The effects range from a sensation through your body to fatalities. However, there is an individual who can withstand as much as 30 times the current which will kill a normal person. Meet Raj Mohan NairRaj Mohan NairHe is well known around for his supernatural abilities passing massive current through his body to power up a bulb or even an Electric blender. He does this by touching both ends of a LIVE wire which could be prove fatal should they be touched by me or you - normal people. He puts one end of the wire on his...
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How Do Rolling Shutter Work?
You have that neighbor whose garage door opens whenever he appears or when he presses a button form a remote control device and you wonder how he does that? Well, you dont have to worry anymore as we share with you how the rolling shutter works? A Closed Roller Shutter DoorHow Does A Rolling Shutter Work?This can also be referred to as a roller door or a sectional overhead door. This is a type of door made up of horizontal metal slats guided in a track operating by raising to open it up and lowering to close it. This can be manually or automatically operated. They are applied in garage doors,...
Fire Extinguishing Ball
Did you know that 90% of people do not know how to use or operate fire extinguishing equipment when faced with such a situation? In addition, many are untrained on effective use of the equipment, most of equipment are not sizable but bulky to carry and aim at fire, many also fear the exposure to smoke and heat and MOST are those that panic and take to their heels forgetting how to use such equip when faced with fire problems. Ever thought of an equipment which you could just place in a fire prone area and the problem is taken care of? Well, here comes the FIRE EXTINGUISHING BALLA Simple...
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Mechanical
How To Protect Yourself from Lightning?
Did you know that an estimated 24,000 people are killed by lightning strikes around the world each year and about 240,000 are injured? Knowing how to protect yourself and your property could be the difference between Life and Death. Before we discuss on the different Lightning Protection systems, we share with you simple but effective ways to protect yourself from lightingA Lightning StrikeWhat is Lightning?Perhaps the most basic definition of Lightning: the occurrence of a natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage between a cloud and the ground or within a cloud, accompanied...
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Electrical
Kitchen hazards - How Safe Is Your Kitchen?
Did you know that kitchens are the most dangerous room in houses, hotels and restaurants?For many people, the kitchen is a well-loved part of the home. It is here family meals are lovingly prepared and family recipes are passed down the generations.It is also a place where accidents can occur easily if some common hazards are not recognised and addressed. This is pertinent for young children or the elderly and everyone in the household should play a role in maintaining safety in the kitchen. A Clean Safe KitchenHere are the common hazards you should be aware of:Fires – This is one of...
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Mechanical
Need To Put Out A Fire? Here Is How...
Some play with it, we cook with it, warm ourselves with fire, we get rid of our wastes with fire; there is an endless list of activities we carry out with fire. In addition, Fire also occurs from our very own carelessness, accidentally from faults of our day to day appliances, intentionally especially by arsonists and sometimes we play too much with it and you know what happens when you play with fire, yeah?Let Us Assume He Is An Expert...What happens when a fire occurs? How do you put out fire caused by an Electrical fault? In this piece we share with you the different types of fires and...
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Mechanical
What Is A Lightning Protection System?
Once you learn how to protect yourself from Lightning, how do you prevent this phenonmena from hitting your property or your Electrical equipment? When lightning strikes,everything is in danger including your equipment, appliances, structures and anything matter around the charged area. This calls for a system to be put in place not only to protect you and your loved ones but your structure, equipment and appliances as well. What is a lightning protection system and how does it protect you?A Building Fitted With A Lightning Protection SystemWhat is a Lightning Protection System?This is a...
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Electrical
Morocco`s Sahara Solar Power Plant
Morocco recently launched a massive solar power plant project to be done in phases namely Noor I, Noor II and Noor III with the first phase expected to be ready for use in the second half of 2016. Once complete this will be largest he single largest solar power production facility in the world as reported by The Guardian.A Thermal Solar Power PlantThe concentrated solar power plant, being the largest in the world, is expected to power over one million homes once complete in 2018. The solar plant uses concentrating solar power (CSP) which is more expensive to install than the widely used photovoltaic...
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What is a PABX/PBX?
Ever imagined how big organisations communicate within their numerous branches and departments? While still at it, you are imagining alot of cabling and cable management systems, yeah? You might be right though. Anyway, we give you an idea of a system used by most organisations and telephone companies. A Sample PABX SystemWhat is a PBX/PABX?A PABX/PBX system which stands for Private Automatic Branch Exchange or private branch exchanges. This a private network installed im medium and large sized companies for effortless communication between departments and branches from any location....
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Electrical
Smart Home Gadgets - Philips Hue Light
You have the evening well planned for that movie, Night date`, or `Dead pool' and once seated you realise your lights are not dimmed and you have to walk all the way to the switch to dim your lights. Not a good feeling, right? or Have you felt you could switch off your lights from the comfort of your seat or bed? Well, Philips might have a product for you. The Philips Hue light. Below, we highlight some of the functionalities the hue light comes with;1.Control your lights from your smart deviceOnce you lights are installed, you have to download the free app to your smart phone....
Types Of Shower Heads
Each and everyone of us have their own ways of relaxing after a hard day at work but we all agree that taking a shower is the most popular one, yeah? It has this way of calming our nerves, healing the day`s pains, relaxing our mind and setting us up for that beauty sleep. To this regard, you should put some effort and install a shower head that will suit your needs as an individual. How many types are available for your choosing? Would You Love These?A shower head is the end of a pipe perforated to spray water on someone taking a shower. How many types of shower heads are available for your...
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Mechanical