Category: Contributing

Is 30 watts enough for soldering? A 30 watt ‘simple soldering iron’ is okay for modest electronics. Soldering ordinary through hole electronic components and thin (e.g. mm) wire, even the thin metal legs on DC power plugs and sockets, should be fine. A simple iron relies on thermal equilibrium to maintain its temperature. What is […]

Is it safe to travel Asia alone as a woman? Southeast Asia is one of the safest destinations for women to travel alone with confidence. Travel throughout Southeast Asia is mostly safe for a woman on her own, especially in the tourist hotspots where locals are inundated with foreigners every day. Where is the safest […]

Is absinthe legal in Las Vegas? Well, if you live in Las Vegas wondering where can you buy thujone absinthe liquor in Las Vegas, we have to disappoint you as there is no real absinthe with wormwood available anywhere in Las Vegas. Not only in the Las Vegas, there is actually no absinthe with wormwood […]

Why is my AC compressor squealing? A loud squeal is produced when the A/C is turned on. This symptom is usually caused by a loose or worn air conditioning compressor belt. When the A/C is activated the compressor is engaged. If the belt is loose or worn the belt can slip on the compressor pulley […]

What is the principle in fluorescence immunoassay? A modern fluorescent based immunoassay uses as the detection reagent a fluorescent compound which absorbs light or energy (excitation energy) at a specific wavelength and then emits light or energy at a different wavelength. What is fluoro enzyme immunoassay? Enzyme immunoassay (EIA), is a biochemical technique used mainly […]

How does a pumped storage system work? Pumped storage is the oldest kind of large-scale energy storage and works on a very simple principle – two reservoirs at different altitudes are required and when the water is released from the upper reservoir to the lower reservoir, energy is created by the downflow, which is directed […]

Are water filters interchangeable? Many of the industry’s water filter systems are made by a handful of manufacturers. For example, many interchangeable cartridges are available from Culligan, Ametek, Pentek, American Plumber, and USFilter brands. For this reason, many water filter products are interchangeable. Who makes Aqua Pure water? 3M United States Aqua-Pure Products for Water […]

What to do if a newborn puppy has diarrhea? If they have diarrhea, feed 1-2 cc of active culture yogurt and a couple of drops of KaoPectate. If they continue to have diarrhea, you may need to reduce their intake of milk for 1 to 2 feedings and/or substitute an electrolyte solution. Why do my […]

When did the Akron Aeros change their name? October 29, 2013 On October 29, 2013, the Akron Aeros officially changed their name to the Akron RubberDucks. The RubberDucks won their first Eastern League Championship under the new name in 2016, sweeping Trenton 3-0. Who owns Akron rubber? owner Ken Babby’s Akron RubberDucks owner Ken Babby’s […]

Is Belterra Casino still on a boat? Belterra is a boat and it does sit on the water…. a canal was built to meet the state regulations because land-based casinos are NOT allowed in Indiana. However, the boat is stationary and does NOT cruise the river. Unless you went into the poker room & looked […]