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Saturday, May 23, 2009

What I Really Thought About The Half Water Half Gas

By Will Hoeman

The idea of using renewable energy sources for your automobile is old indeed and while major traditional headway is yet to be done, there are several ways available in the market that guide you into running a automobile with optimal efficiency on Hydrogen fuel cells. although using water to run a automobile involves the decomposition of H2O into its constituent atoms, Hydrogen gas runs on a different mechanism altogether and is commonly used in many prototype machines and cars around the world.

Although petroleum and diesel have indeed represented a major role in changing the face of human infrastructure and life, the increasing fuel prices may just mean that is high time to say good-bye to gasoline. Likewise, conventional fuel is also a major contaminating agent and with the current stock of gasoline good enough to last only the next fifty odd years, the time is ripe to send it to its retirement home.

With the current status of things, it looks as if using Hydrogen fuel cells is perhaps the only rational thing to do. Fuel cells do not run on the principle of combustion and given Hydrogen gas's calorific value, they yield far greater productivity with the same amount of fuel with less chance of contaminating the environment. Hydrogen gas has been the source of energy in the universe since time started and hold tremendous potential for future development.

The engineering science behind using Hydrogen gas fuel cells in the production of traditional fuel is elementary, since it just breaks and transforms membranes for generating electricity, which is then used as fuel, but then what is the most economical way to produce the required Hydrogen gas? Hydrogen gas is generated by a elementary chemical decomposition reaction of H2O molecules by electricity before letting it react with fuel cells that produce electricity that in turn keeps the car running. The output cost is cheap and the automobile efficiency is not affected in any way.

It does not need rocket science to make a Hydrogen gas automobile that runs on water fuel cells and any technically adept person or even a mechanic can build on, using very average daily use tools. This has nothing to do with the basic functioning of the automobile as only some elementary twisting and turning could get the car moving. This does not involve meddling with the computer of your automobile engine as some elementary changes can do the job perfectly. With the incorporation of a fuel line heater and a small device, the mileage can be hiked up by a whopping seventy to eighty percent. The entire modified Hydrogen car doesn't not cost a bomb and can be equated to a highly functional electric automobile without any emissions.

When you equate traditional cars with the alternative models, you would find that while the former is the biggest culprit in polluting the atmosphere with massive emissions of dangerous gases including Carbon Dioxide, the only by product that you can expect from these modified and operational vehicles is H2O, with little to complain about giving worthy mileage. While it is true that there are many bogus guides ready to fool you, it remains an irrefutable fact that this method is possible with just elementary tweaking as demonstrated by many sites. - 21396

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Affordable Auto Insurance

By Matt Hellstrom

It is pretty obvious in this day and age; everyone in the world is trying to save every single penny that they come. This is one of the main reasons why affordable auto insurance is so important. This type of auto insurance can be pretty tricky to get, you really have to know exactly where to look and just how to bargain for what you want.

You will be able to find all kinds of car insurance in a variety of ways. However, if you want it to be affordable, then you are going to have to do some sleuthing. You have to consider any number of things so that you can be absolutely sure you are getting the best deal.

The actual coverage you will be getting is the first thing you need to consider. You might find this confusing at first. That is why researching auto insurance before you get a policy is so important. You need to research the companies offering the policies in which you are interested, the policies themselves, and the coverage that they are offering. This will really help you if worse comes to worst and you are in an automobile accident.

After you have done all of your research, it is now time for you do to the research for the actual companies. This can be done on the internet much easier than calling all of the insurance companies. However, if you are the type of person who is not internet savvy, you should absolutely get out the phone book and start getting some quotes.

One thing to keep in mind is that even when shopping for the same coverage with different companies, you'll see that what is actually covered and the liability limits can vary quite a bit. Narrow down what your minimum requirements are and keep these consistent when seeking quotes for an affordable auto insurance policy. Otherwise, you'll find yourself trying to compare apples and oranges.

When you are trying to find the best auto insurance, nothing is more important than comparing quotes. It is not advisable to just take the first policy you find. There is always something better available. Insurance companies are very competitive with their prices these days and you can take advantage of that.

You should get five quotes at the very least. Once you have accomplished that, all you need to do is be certain that you are familiar with the coverage options offered with each policy. After that, it is a snap to decide which policy is both less expensive and palatable when it comes to the coverage offered. It can be hard to get the right affordable auto insurance policy. However, if you are willing to do a little research, then you are all but guaranteed the best deal. - 21396

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Car Rental Discounts

By Wayne Swanson

We all like to get a price reduction on things we buy or rent, and car rental is no different but there are certain rules you need to adhere to if you want the best deal available.

The first thing you need to do is to find at least four renting a car agencies or companies and the web comes very handy in your search, from where you need to jot down all the contact numbers. Before you finalize with any company ensure that you have searched thoroughly enough, as you would not like to miss out on a company which is offering the best price, simply because you did not spend enough time or effort in your searches.

It is always a good idea to check out if the rental agency is running any special deals at the time you phone as you could save yourself quite a few dollars. More often than not, the renting a car company would have a business tie-up with a hotel or airline business, which is something worth checking as this aspect could further lower your rental prices.

The collection and drop off are the most common issues that you will have to face when renting your car so if you don't want to be annoyed later on, you better discuss such arrangements with the company. You have to make sure that you select the car which is the right size for you, as hiring a large vehicle, when there is only two of you, can be a bring drain on your expenditure.

Most renting a car companies are known for adding last-minute extra prices, just when you are thinking that you have struck a good deal, and one such extra cost is the fee that you pay for reserving a vehicle of your choice. Renting a car should not be very costly, and here are some suggestions, which can help you keep your expenditures low. Free upgrade offers are from time to time be made available by some rental agencies so paying them a visit and looking for those offers first thing in the morning as soon as you have time is indeed very beneficial. One good thing about first thing arrival at the renting a car office is that there may be some event wherein there is a shortage of lower grade cars therefore you are more likely to be given a free of charge bigger vehicle. Often considerable deductions are available online as more companies compete there so it may be worth checking there first. You could simply provide the company with the budget you have and ask them to give the best rental within that money, and this rather easy to do.

Make sure that you return the car after filling the gas tank, or else, you might have to pay more than any fuel station if you let them fill up the fuel tank on your behalf. If you are worried about things like getting a hotel or an airline business reservation then you better look for bundles with fly-drive-stay or fly-drive as these will not only grant you rental deductions but can also save you all the accompanying worries. An excellent travel agent can absolutely give you the assistance that you just might need.

If you are a frequent flyer and have gathered some deduction points it is a good idea to redeem such bonus points against your renting a car costs, and several rental companies accept these to offset the rental prices. Since this offer depends the most to the time left on your deduction, you have to consider each and every angle to determine whether this is really reasonable. Always remember that there are many attractive deals going around, which can never be yours till you specifically ask for them, so do not feel embarrassed to ask for them when you are dealing with the company. - 21396

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HOW TO Pick THE Best AIR COMPRESSOR

By Nick Halmond

Are you aware that every air compressor cannot be used for every kind of job? Air compressors differ both in power level and in size. If you want to get an estimate what kind of air compressor you'll need, first check the air tool that you're using for its power requirements. After that, all you need to do is pick a compressor that's a bit more powerful than you think you need. That way, if you want to you can later buy an air tool that requires a slightly higher level of power.

Ordinarily you will probably run across portable rotary screw compressors. There will be a dizzying assortment of choices to make. The cheap ones are just that, cheap ones, thus you should probably stay away from those, unless all you want to do is put air into your tires occasionally.

Sometimes compressors are rated by HP or horsepower. But the HP listing can be misleading. What is important is the amount of power the compressor draws. It's not uncommon for there to be an inflated value for the HP.

You're much better off looking at the PSI -- pounds per square inch -- when choosing your air compressor. 90 PSI is the rating that works with most air tools. If your compressor is listed at 125 to 135 PSI, even though it seems like it should, it's not going to work with an air tool that requires 90 PSI. The reason for this is that PSI really measures shut off pressure, and the value doesn't acknowledge when there is pressure lost in the line. If you want to make the most of a 90 PSI tool, consider a two-stage pressure shut off type of compressor. At 90 PSI the first stage will turn off, and the second stage will shut off at 175 PSI.

You will also need to consider CFM or "cubic feet per minute". Most of today's air tools need 4 to 6 CFM. This is not a problem as you'll be getting exactly 3 to 4 horsepower at 90 PSI. What CFM tells you is basically the amount of air being moved through the system.

Tank size on a compressor may be important to you depending on how you wish to use your air compressor. If your work requires you to use it in short bursts, then the typical 30-gallon tank and a normal pump and motor is more than fine. If however, you wish to use it heavily, you would do better with a bigger tank and much stronger pump and motor, taking into consideration air that is stored in the tank.

Because of this you may see professional contractors running multiple air tools at the same time, with the knowledge that using a compressor with a rating of 150 PSI is a better choice for long-term continual use.

Unlike portable compressors, truck mounted ones use the truck to power the compressor. The problem is that you have to keep the truck running in order for the compressor to work. For the contractor who needs to have the compressor running for a long period of time, the better choice is an affordable compressor or possibly one that is mounted on a deck. Just like truck mounted compressors, deck mounted ones are set on a truck's bed that is removable, which makes it possible to leave the compressor on-site as opposed to having to drag it back and forth for each day of consecutive work.

Also you can find compressors that are electrically and gas powered. If you think you're going to be working on a site that does not have electricity, then go with a gas powered compressor. - 21396

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Why The Motorcycle Lift Is Usefull In Many Ways

By Brian Kirkland

The motorcycle lift is in many respects similar to that of its car lift counterpart. However I received a number of emails asking to go over the basics of these so never one to disappoint, I shall go right ahead.

Anyone working in the motorbike industry whether its repairs, sales or modifications will have used one of these useful tools. A motorcycle lift is a lift table that has been created with the sole use to raise motorcycles of the ground for inspection etc. The advantage these lifts bring to any mechanic or budding motorbike modder is that once the motorbike has been raised to a certain level, the person inspecting the bike will not have the usual neck or back straining commonly related to ground repairs, so from a human health standpoint they are great as they remove the danger of back injuries.

Of course, as you can well imagine, a motorcycle lift is significantly smaller than a car lift and this in itself has certain benefits, in that they can be easily stored in a garage or shed. Because of the ease with which home owners can store these, they make for potentially huge savings in that they allow for repairs to be carried out at home, thus avoiding costly repairs by a mechanic. Even basic motorcycle maintenance such as oil changes are incredibly easy when using a motorcycle lift, as is regular cleaning.

For the most part, motorcycle lifts are constructed from stainless steel and powered with the use of hydraulics, thus making them suitable to safety lift weights of up to 680kg.

Of course, because of the diversity of motorcycles, lifts nowadays come in a variety of models although most are designed purely for standard motorcycles. However, there are those available which are designed in such a way they can be adjusted to different lengths for the purpose of lifting longer than standard motorcycles such as choppers, dragsters and Harley Davidson.

Just like car lifts, the bike lift must be taken and used in a safe manner, the user must always respect the machinery and should always be taking a cautious approach when using them. You should always make sure that when you are raising your bike, have the motorcycle engine switched off and make double sure that you have secured the security locks on the lift so that the bike does not de-stabilize itself when getting raised off the ground, always make sure the bike is tightly fitted into its correct place.

If you feel as though you are in the market for a decent motorcycle lift whether it is for business or personal use, you should always develop a healthy habit of regularly keeping an eye on all the nuts and bolts to make sure that it is in top condition. This maintenance can make your lift stay functional for many years.

Before you buy, find out the requirements are for your bike and the lift you buy. Make sure you only spend your hard earned cash on a bike lift that ticks all your personal boxes so that when you have it you can make the most of it and use it to its fullest potential.

Lastly; as with car lifts, professional motorcycle lifts require more frequent maintenance than do their domestic counterparts so here again, it?s advantageous to have a qualified mechanic in charge of maintaining it. While the professional lifts do cost more, both to buy and maintain, they soon pay for themselves, particularly if you?re in the motorcycle repair business. - 21396

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