Category: Helpful tips

How much do Zipp wheels weigh? Features Features Weight: 640g front, 769g rear inc. tubeless valves and tape Includes: Centre lock rotor lock rings, 12mm thru’ axle caps, tubeless valves, tubeless tapes Brake type Disc Freehub HG (Shimano, Sram 10/11 speed), XDR (tested) Campagnolo freehub available separately Hubs ZR1 66 point engagement rear Rim depth […]

How do you calculate motor speed from RPM? The amount of slip varies slightly based on the motor’s design. A reasonable full-load speed for a 60 Hz, four-pole motor would be 1,725 RPM….For a 60 Hz system with four poles, the calculations to determine RPM would be: (Hz x 60 x 2) / number of […]

What is the warranty on a Schlage lock? Schlage stands behind its products and will continue to do so with a limited lifetime mechanical and finish warranty, a three-year limited electronics warranty and dedicated resources, customer support and innovation. Why did my Schlage lock stop working? As mentioned, your Schlage keypad lock may not function […]

How do you control a blue snowball? Windows 7, Windows Vista: Under Start Menu open Control Panel then select Sound. Select Recording tab; ensure Blue Snowball is selected as Working with check mark next to the icon (Disable any alternate mic if necessary). Click on Properties; select the Levels tab, set your input level, click […]

What is the tuning for a pedal steel guitar? E9 The pedal steel guitar is usually tuned to either E9 or C6 – or both in the case of a double neck, but there are other tunings. What’s another name for a steel guitar? A steel guitar (Hawaiian: kīkākila) is any guitar played while moving […]

What is my Dell customer number? You can find this information in your order confirmation e-mail. a) Go to //support.dell.com. b) Click My Account, and then sign in with your e-mail address and password. c) In the My Account Settings section, click Customer Numbers . What is Dell DPID? You can view the status of […]

What is Chengdu culture? Chengdu is also known for its teahouses, its association with Taoism and a resulting culture which emphasises tradition, the importance of nature and relaxation. This culture contributes to Chengdu’s high ratings for liveability. Do they speak English in Chengdu? If you don’t speak Mandarin you can still enjoy life in Chengdu, […]

Where can I find waxy potatoes? You can usually determine if a potato is waxy by its thin skin. If the skin feels very thin to the touch and you can easily scratch off a piece (don’t do this before buying it!), it’s probably waxy. A third category would be medium starch potatoes which are […]

What are some facts about living in space? Astronauts in space are weightless. They need to exercise for two hours every day to keep their bodies healthy. The human spine stretches in weightlessness. That means that astronauts can come home from a stint living in space a few inches taller, and with serious back pain. […]

Why is Bishkek air so bad? One of the main culprits for the pall of smog that now hangs heavy over Bishkek is poor urban planning. Authorities estimate that of the 240,000 tons of harmful emissions pumped into Bishkek’s air each year, around 180,000 tons come from cars. Coal-heated household stoves cause much of the […]