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Unless you know something of the principles of the internal combustion engine you wouldn’t credit carbon brushes as being that important. You would be forgiven for thinking that carbon brushes were perhaps for cleaning surfaces or brushing away coal dust for the open fire grate. Far from it, without carbon brushes cars, motorbikes and other motorized transport would not work. A carbon brush in mechanical terms does not look like a brush. Rather it is a block of graphite with a wire coming out...

Koh Tao is a small island in the Gulf of Thailand that is famous for its unspoiled natural scenery and its great diving. It is a place that is not quick to get to because there is no airport on the island. Those who make the effort are rewarded with pristine beaches, a plethora of marine life to discover and very reasonable food and accommodation prices. The main beach on Koh Tao is Sairee Beach. It is a long stretch of white sand that is west facing and so gets a wonderful sunset. It is the main commercial hub of the island and as a consequence has the best amenities and facilities but also the

We now live in a more sophisticated world than ever before. Ideologies and dogmas are slowly being replaced by ideas and new technology. The world is faced with an environmental crisis caused by pollution, growing populations, resource depletion and pollution. It is now beginning to be understood that we are part of the environment and that what is good for nature is also good for people. With this in mind it is possible to look at the consumer benefits of bamboo. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on the planet. Although it is classified as a grass it more closely resembles a wood because it

Making your roof into a green roof doesn’t mean to install solar panels on your roof. Although this is a great idea and an environmentally friendly option, the term green roof applies to a roof that holds soil, grass, plants and possibly small trees, agriculture and a pond. A green roof is a living eco-system on the roof; it is not a collection of potted plants on the roof. The history of the green roof goes back hundreds of years to when the Vikings put turf on their roofs to improve insulation and make their homes warmer during the harsh Scandinavian winters. The idea became popular again in

The Lux Products TX9000TS Touchscreen 7 Day Programmable Thermostat is a quality device that keeps a home at a constant temperature and helps reduce heating and cooling costs. It is Energy Star approved and comes with a 1 year warranty. At only $55 this thermostat represents excellent value for money. The Lux Products TX9000TS is suitable for most HVAC systems including central air, hot water, gas, electric, single stage heat pumps and Millivolt systems. It is easy to install and has a large, mercury free touchscreen for programming. The programming is intuitive and easy to understand and the touchscreen

A bamboo chopping board is in no way inferior to a hardwood chopping board. Indeed, from an environmental point of view, bamboo is a much better natural material to use. This post will look at the benefits of using a bamboo chopping board. Every one and a half acres of rainforest are lost every second. Obviously not all hardwood chopping boards once were trees in a rainforest but this fact is indicative of how endangered trees have become. We need to protect all trees and use them for our needs sparingly. It seems ludicrous to chop down trees to make kitchenware such as chopping boards. It also

As of the time of writing (March 2011), Honeywell offer the RTH221B Basic Programmable Thermostat for just $22. This price varies slightly but if you check on Amazon.com over a few days you will eventually get this cheap price. This thermostat is remarkably cheap, but the key question is whether the thermostat is any good. The Honeywell RTH221B is a programmable thermostat that has managed to get the Energy Star seal of approval. This is a guarantee that the thermostat will help you reduce heating and cooling bills and also reduce carbon emissions from power stations at the same time. Energy Star

Bamboo shades have gone in and out of interior design fashion over the years. With the growing importance of green interior design, however, people are starting to reassess the value of bamboo shades. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on the planet. In just 1 day it can grow 60 cm or 24 inches. In just 5 to 7 years bamboo matures and is ready to harvest. For this reason bamboo is called a renewable resource. It can be cultivated quickly enough to keep up with demand. This is in contrast to hardwood trees that take over 100 years to mature. Furthermore, bamboo requires less water than trees and

The Honeywell RTH7500D Conventional 7 Day Programmable Thermostat is an Energy Star approved device that can be bought for the reasonable price of $60. It comes with a 1 year warranty. It is a thermostat that is accurate and reliable and more than capable of helping you reduce your heating and cooling bills by as much as a third. One of the advantages of buying a Honeywell RTH7500D is that it is compatible with most HVAC systems. It can regulate central air, heating only, cooling only, hot water, electric furnaces, 750 Millivolt systems and up to 2 stages of heating and 2 stages of cooling. It

The Hunter 44550 Auto Save 7 Day Programmable Thermostat costs as little as $40 if you buy it online; and the Lux Products TX1500E Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat at the time of writing (February 2011) costs just under $40. To some people these prices might seem attractive, to others such prices set alarm bells ringing. To assure consumers that both the Lux Product TX1500E Smart Temp and the Hunter 44550 are both reliable and accurate the devices come with the all important Energy Star approval rating. And for further piece of mind they also come with a 1 year warranty. The main difference between

There are a number of green shower heads currently on the market. A green shower head is also called a low flow shower. A low flow shower reduces the gallons per minute rate of a shower to conserve water and thus reduce water bills. One of the best price low flow shower models is the Oxygenics 80227 TriSpa Handheld Shower. The average home in America uses 260 gallons of water a day. Of this amount, 50% goes on pools, gardens and lawns. Another 35% goes on toilets, showers and faucets. A conventional shower uses 5 gallons of water per minute. In just 8 minutes a person showering has used 40 gallons

It’s been a long and hard recession and despite constant exhortations from the media to spend like there is no tomorrow for this Christmas, I suspect that many people are beginning to grow weary of consumerism and its negative impact on the environment. So avoid buying useless items that have a high carbon footprint and planned obsolescence and instead go green. Why not buck the trend and buy presents that will help people be more energy efficient and to help them protect rather than destroy the environment? Here is a list of green interior gift ideas under $40: 1)    The Lux Products TX1500E Smart

It is my firm belief that there is not one best juicer that is the same for everyone. Owning, and more importantly using a juicer makes whatever juicer we own the best juicer for us. Maintaining a high level of health and well being can be greatly assisted by drinking lots of these types of drinks. There is such a huge variety of ingredients and flavors for us to enjoy. We can make as wide a range of juices as our imagination allows. Of course, if we are wanting more ideas we can always pick up one of the many juicing books that are available. Juicers that are very easy to use in my opinion are

Virgin or organic coconut oil is made by shredding a coconut kernel and adding a little water. The shredded kernel and water are then pressed. The result is coconut milk. If coconut milk is left to settle then the coconut oil rises to the surface where it can be skimmed off. This is very different to industrially made coconut oil which is often called Refined, Bleached and Deodorized (RBD) coconut oil. RBD oil lacks many of the healthy components found in organic or virgin coconut oil. Coconut oil contains saturated fat. It has long been believed that saturated fat causes high blood cholesterol

Care should be taken when cleaning uPVC windows not to damage the uPVC frame. There are two things in particular to watch out for. The first is harsh and strong chemicals. uPVC is a plastic that reacts with certain chemicals. The second is scratching. If you are uncertain about whether a particular cleaning product is suitable for cleaning uPVC windows you should read the label carefully. If still in doubt then don’t use the product. The company who supplied the uPVC windows should be able to recommend a cleaning product suitable for your uPVC windows. Also uPVC is highly susceptible to scratching