Category: Helpful tips

How is the Russian alphabet different from English? Russian uses the Cyrillic alphabet (derived from the Greek) and in comparison to the English alphabet: some letters look and sound the same, e.g. A, E, K, M, O, T. some letters look the same but sound very different, e.g. B (sounds like English V), H (sounds […]

How do I find my erf number? Search using your erf (plot) number This is the unique number of the erf as it appears on the Surveyor General’s diagram. It is the legal description of your property. You will find it on the reverse side of your rates account, in the line containing the address. […]

Can bad oil cause turbo failure? There’re a number of things that can cause a blown turbo: Engine oil – your turbo needs oil to function properly. A lack of oil, the wrong grade of oil, or poor quality oil will lead to a build up of carbon deposits and contaminants in the engine, which […]

Will mothballs keep mice away? Mothballs contain a small amount of naphthalene and can be a deterrent in large quantities, however, they aren’t powerful enough to get rid of mice and rodents. Using mothballs to deter rodents is more likely to make your home smell bad rather than get rid of mice or prevent mice […]

How do you identify a polyhedron? The word ‘faces’ refers to the sides of the solid. So if all the sides of the solid are flat, then it is a polyhedron. But if the solid has any curved sides at all, then it is not a polyhedron. What figures are polyhedrons? Examples of polyhedrons include […]

What is bioavailability in simple terms? Bioavailability (F) is defined as the rate and extent to which the active constituent or active moiety of a drug is absorbed from a drug product and reaches the circulation. What is a bioavailability in biology? Bioavailability is the extent to which a material is taken up into a […]

What is a resistance box? Definition of resistance box : an instrument for measuring and comparing electrical resistances. What is resistor decade? A decade resistor is a type of electronic test equipment with a series of resistors, inductors, or capacitors to simulate specific electrical values. Decade resistors make finding the optimal value for circuit operation […]

Is Jamie and Doug from married at first sight still together? However, during the honeymoon, Jamie slowly found herself falling for Doug and they remained married at the end of the season. Today, the couple is still together, and they’ve even become parents. Though they welcomed their adorable daughter, Henley, in April 2017, starting their […]

How do I import an engine from Japan? How to Import Engines From Japan Research your project. Research importers. Check to make sure the engine you are looking to buy is for on-road use and will pass EPA emissions standards. Fill out Form 3520-21 if your engine does not meet EPA emissions standards. How many […]

What does the anti-siphon valve do on a faucet? These anti-siphon devices are essentially one-way valves designed to stop the flow of potentially contaminated water back into the drinkable (potable) water supply. Anti-siphoning capabilities are required by code on certain plumbing devices, such as exterior faucets (sill-cocks) or utility sink faucets. Is an anti-siphon valve […]