Monday, December 2, 2013

Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers - Aids in Fire Safety

Statistics in United Kingdom show a relative number of fires associated to households and common kitchens. Many have also attributed these incidents to cases of electric fires, cooking fat fires, faulty wiring and socket overloading. Recently, regulatory bodies in UK have prompted to pass certain regulations in order to promote safety and prevention as well as provision of equipment to limit the cases of household fires and other related events.True enough, household safety is dependent on a resident's ability to maintain an environment that is fire-proof and accident-free. Though this idea may be quite ambitious, authorities encourage home owners to be wary and careful with their home appliances, electrical equipment and other items. The fire authorities are also banking on the provision of firefighting equipment like wet chemical fire extinguishers to keep any fire-related incident at bay. Besides, fire prevention is an idea that needs to be taken seriously.This type of fire extinguisher is relatively new for some people. Generally, this type of equipment is commonly used in putting out fires designated as Class F. Substances such as vegetable oil and cooking fats are potential hazards typically used in kitchens and these types of fire extinguishers provide owners with effective aid. Furthermore, these fire extinguishers are also effective in dealing with Class A and B fires or fires caused by fabric, paper, wood and other flammable material. This extinguisher is also regarded as revolutionary due to its effectiveness and distinct properties. Many are amazed with the way these extinguishers actually work, which can be described as a unique process.On the other hand, this extinguisher is not effective against flammable gases and metal fires. And while others think of this equipment as distinct, fire officials often warn users that such is not effective in all fire classifications and types. More so, a usual cylinder also meets the supposed fire requirements and standards. That is in terms of content, color code and maintenance. A long list of benefits is also associated to wet chemical fire extinguishers. First, this equipment is best known for dealing with fat fryer fires for as much as seventy-five liters. The extinguisher's yellow handle, hose and base are also characterized as visible and convenient in determining said equipment; all these plus other benefits, thus making it the only firefighting equipment that is highly-competent in dealing with Class F fires and incidents.New ideas are naturally a progress, therefore marking the growth of people's awareness towards fire safety. Many of this equipment have either prevented or lessened relative damages and injuries commonly linked to fires and kitchen disasters. Aside from knowledge, the concept of prevention is clearly gaining its ground among business managers and home owners, especially now that regulations and policies are strictly followed and set. However, not all people are receptive with the idea of fire safety. To them, provision of fire safety devices and maintenance entail nothing but additional expense. Still, it is recommended to have a closer look at fires as something dangerous and threatening, for once these misfortunes strike, it will be you and your family's life that is truly at stake.



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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Cheap Car Accessories - Gift Ideas

Thinking of a cheap gift for a car enthusiast in your life? There are plenty of inexpensive unique automotive enhancements that would be appreciated by the automobile enthusiast on your list. The internet is full of unusual low cost auto accessories. Here are a few examples.Most car lovers have an iPod, cellphone, or sunglasses, so why not consider a cellpad. The cellpad has a stickiness to it for mounting onto the dashboard or car console. The cell pad, also known as an iPod mat, has a resistant surface that holds the phone in position, keeps it from sliding around, and is in a location for easy access when you need it. Your ipod is in a safe place, does not get lost, or slide onto the auto floor from sharp turns or quick stops.Here is another cheap car accessory gift idea. Consider the Wrap for auto security. The Wrap mounts to your steering wheel, is a bright yellow color, and holds the steering wheel secure from auto theft. Any tampering with the steering wheel, an alarm goes off, alerting passersby of the attempted theft. The bright yellow color, stainless steel reinforced side walls, and flashing led light is a great anti-theft deterrent. The space age look of the Wrap is a special gift for the auto enthusiast techie.How about the automotive enthusiast who obsesses with rusty license plates. Consider the purchase of a license plate frame and this will be one cheap car accessory gift that will make your enthusiast happy. A license plate kit that includes a one piece clear lens and frame with a self-sealing rubber gasket will keep the dirt and moisture out and off the license plate. These license plate kits are available in different colors, making it a car accessory gift of choice for the hard to please.Just wanted to give you a few ideas that are not often thought of when considering automotive enhancements, but are always appreciated by car enthusiasts. Remember it isn't always so much about what something costs but the idea behind it.



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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

11 Nutrition Tips for Obstacle Race Training

You can train hard and smart for an event like an obstacle race or traditional run, but there's more to prepping for game day than your daily workouts.Fueling properly for your mud run or road race is critical in order to be in peak form! The right nutrition will also ensure that you have the energy for your tougher workouts down the stretch.So how do you have a healthy diet or eating plan for your next Tough Mudder or half-marathon?Here are 11 rules of thumb to keep in mind.Pre-workout1. Keep it light, but make it sustaining. Your pre-workout meal should be low in fat with a some carbs and protein.Think a shake with bananas, whey protein powder, and water. Or if you'd rather have breakfast before your morning workout: a hard-boiled egg and ½ cup of oatmeal.2. Don't skimp on carbs, but don't overdo it. A pre-workout meal is not the time to think about carb-cutting. You'll need some carbs to fuel your workout.3. Eat at least one hour before your workout. After filling up your tank with healthy fuel for your workout, the last thing you want to do is let a stomach cramp inhibit your workout. Give yourself enough time to digest. I personally prefer waiting an hour and a half to a couple hours before a workout. More than two means having to put up with an empty stomach during the workout.Post-workoutYour post-workout meal could be a drink or meal. Either way, the recommended guideline for carbohydrate:protein ratio for post-workout meals is about 3 - 4:14. Option 1: post-workout drink. There are a lot of good options: chocolate milk has been getting some good hype lately. If you don't like chocolate, Beachbody offers a decent orange-creme flavored formula that stirs in easily with water.Most post-workout drinks have about 25-45 g of carbs, and you can control the quantity by adjusting the serving size - i.e. maybe one scoop instead of two or 8 oz of chocolate milk instead of 16. You can also build your own shake with protein powder, unsweetened almond milk, and about a cup or one whole fruit of your choice.5. Option 2: a meal consisting of 2-3 servings of a carb-rich food and 1-2 servings of protein. A sandwich with lean protein & veggie fillings usually fits this bill.6. Don't skimp on carbs. Post-workout is not a time to think about carb-cutting, either, especially after your tough sessions.During Workout7. Not all workouts call for Gatorade. Brands behind workout drinks do a good job of pushing them and making you think that you need them for all your workouts. This is not the case.For your strenuous, long bouts, it may not be a bad idea to have a watered down sports drink close by. You could also use a half serving of a recovery formula with water during an intense training session. But on a recovery day, a short run, or other less intense session, you shouldn't need a sports drink to get you through it.8. Choose the right workout drink for you. This can take some trial and error. Personally, I don't like a sweet or strongly flavored workout drink, so I'll often water down a sports drink with two or three parts water to the actual drink or powder.Anytime/All-Day9. Putting together a healthy meal for your run is a puzzle, and the right pieces are determined by your goals and where you are in your training program. If you're a few months away from your Spartan Race or other run, and you're looking to shed a few pounds for your race, your diet will be different from your eating plan once you're a few weeks away from game day.10. If you have time to lose weight before your event, earn your carb-rich meals. Leave most of your carb intake for the day for pre and post-workout meals. Try to focus your other meals on protein, vegetables, and fruits. That being said, this doesn't mean that you have to eat salads for all your other meals.You can steam most non-leafy vegetables. But you could also try roasting or sauteing some as well: asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, brussel sprouts, spinach, etc. You may have been a veggie hater your whole life, but who knows, you may just need to discover the right way to make it palatable for you.11. Be sure to eat enough down the stretch. The month before your Ruckus is not the time to think about weight loss. You'll want to focus your efforts on performance and fuel properly to get the most out of your workouts.



Melissa Rodriguez

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