Saturday, 10 January 2009

Black & Decker 3380 Versa Brew 12 Cup Carafe for Smartbrew Coffee Makers

Replacement coffee decanter fits Black and Decker Smartbrew coffee makers, DCM1200, DCM1300. Coffee pot has a white lid with white handle. Model: 3380


If you have ever enjoyed taking a sauna bath at your local health club, gym or spa and would like a home sauna for your own private use, you should consider the many merits of a pre-cut sauna kit. Pre-cut sauna kits are perfect for people who appreciate the pleasures and benefits of sauna bathing but dont want to go to the trouble or expense of having a sauna professionally constructed and installed for them.

Even if you only have a few tools and dont think of yourself as a particularly gifted carpenter or handyman, you should have little if any difficulty building your own indoor or outdoor sauna using a pre-cut sauna kit. And, if you know of another sauna bath enthusiast who would be willing to assist you with the project, assembling your do-it-yourself or DIY sauna kit, as a pre-cut sauna kit is sometimes called, should be that much easier.

The first step in purchasing a pre-cut sauna kit is to decide whether you want an indoor sauna or an outdoor sauna. Depending on the space they have available on their property, some folks buy sauna kits to enhance their backyards. A backyard sauna can serve equally well as a private sanctuary and a gathering place for family members, friends or neighbors. No matter where its located, how a home sauna is utilized is ultimately up to its owner, but theres never just one way and one way only to enjoy a sauna.

Many indoor sauna kits have been assembled in basements, bathrooms, bedrooms and spare rooms. When space permits, indoor saunas can truly energize or revitalize the home life of an individual or family. More time in the sauna can mean less time sitting mindlessly in front of the computer or television or engaging in other unproductive behaviors. Using an indoor sauna is a great method of caring for your own health and well-being while relaxing in the familiar surroundings of home.

Once you decide whether you want a sauna kit for an indoor or outdoor sauna, then you must make other choices. Is your sauna going to be a traditional dry Finnish sauna or a far infrared sauna? Will your sauna heater be electric, gas, wood-fired, or infrared? How big do you want your sauna to be? What sauna features are most important to you?

To help you answer these and other questions, it is vital that you select a fully qualified sauna kit provider. Some sauna kit retailers are strictly dealers, while some are sauna manufacturers as well. If the quality of your pre-cut sauna kit materials is a priority to you, you would be wise to focus on sauna manufacturers, as they have greater control of the products they offer their customers.

Also, try to find a company that specializes in home saunas and sauna kits; a sauna specialist should be far more knowledgeable about pre-cut saunas than someone who sells saunas, hot tubs, swimming pools, gazebos, lawn furniture, and various other home improvement products. When buying a sauna or sauna kit, you deserve the security of knowing that the sauna supplier you have selected is a true sauna expert who can answer all your questions.

Always be attentive to the quality of the customer service you receive from your sauna supplier. How helpful, patient or pushy are the salespeople? How willing are they to assist you with your selection? What guarantees does the company provide? How clear and comprehensive are the instructions they include with their sauna kits? Do they have any customer testimonials on their website or in their brochures? What are their prices and policies for delivery?

Shopping for a pre-cut sauna kit can be challenging at times, but your efforts will be rewarded if you stay focused on making the right choices for your home, budget, lifestyle, and personal needs and preferences. If you shop for your do-it-yourself sauna kit responsibly, the joy and pride you feel in your new home sauna once it is assembled will be immensely satisfying.

Pertti Olavi Jalasjaa is the Finnish-born author of The Art of Sauna Building, an acclaimed reference book on sauna construction. He is also the general manager of Great Saunas, which has been manufacturing and selling high-quality saunas and sauna kits to sauna enthusiasts around the world since 1974. Visit Great Saunas online at http://www.greatsaunas.com.

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Friday, 9 January 2009

Black & Decker (Us) Inc B&D Coffee Maker-Thermal 8 Cup Black S.steel Digital




Evaporative coolers for commercial purposes? It may sound strange since we all are used to personal evaporative coolers. The concept of commercial air coolers is the same as the one that you use at your home. The difference lies in the size of the unit and the area covered. Industries need big sized air coolers that are capable of cooling larger areas. Moreover, the evaporative coolers used for commercial purposes require good quality durable cabinets, usually made of stainless steel with long lasting wet pads and heavy pumps. They are efficient in providing area and spot cooling within no time.

Air Coolers In Workplace

It is believed that to work properly in your workplace, you need to have a room temperature of around 23 24 C, failing which the work efficiency decreases. But in most places, the need to cool the room temperature is felt only for a few months. Thus, installing heavy air conditioners is unnecessary in those regions. The three basic things that commercial houses consider in an air cooler are its speed, flexibility and cost. The evaporative coolers are a popular choice for commercial purposes because compared to air conditioners; they are less expensive and suit well in ventilated places like workshops and factories.

Features Of Commercial Air Coolers

The commercial coolers comprise powerful motors and premium pads. The pads are so prepared to provide extra protection against harmful pollutants and excess cooling. The throw of commercial coolers is larger as they are designed to cool large areas. Most of them are provided with heavy wheels for ease in movement that can be locked. The diameter of the fan and the water retention capacity is larger than the personal coolers.

Made out of stainless steel, they are durable and provide years of service and maintenance. The best part is, depending on the application, the units can be custom designed. In most cases the powerful blowers have backward incline or forward curve to manage high volume of air and static pressure. The commercial coolers are available in up discharge, down, side and various other configurations.

Standard Sized Air Coolers

The standard size of the commercial evaporative coolers can go up to 60,000 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute). There are a few things that are to be kept in mind while selecting commercial evaporative coolers. Avoid coated or galvanized steel and use a stainless steel of grade 304 to enhance durability. These economic coolers not only decrease the cost of operation, but also ensure the constant supply of cool and fresh air in and out of the area where it is placed.

Matthew Anderson adds regularly reviews on air coolers to http://www.evaporative-air-coolers.com, an online information magazine about the basics of how evaporative air coolers work and some of the advantages of the technology for a good air conditioning . Read more about how to maintain evaporative coolers for different models and commercial manufacturers as well as the range of prices and at his specialized website

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Black & Decker; Programmable 12-cup Coffee Maker

Wake up to a freshly brewed pot of coffee with this programmable 12-cup coffeemaker The coffeemaker features a digital clock Perfect drip free pouring spout allows for less spills Easy-view dual water windows One-piece lid for easy access to water reservoir and filter basket Removable brew basket for thorough cleaning Model #DCM2500


Our house is thought to be a place of peace and refuge. A place we can be safe in. Is it really! With a whole house air purifier, it can be. With cold and flu season upon us, our house is the worst place to be. This article will help you uncover the cold hard facts.

We take all kinds of precautions to help prevent ourselves from catching a cold or flu. We put on our coats, hats, mittens and boots and we try to stay warm and dry. At times we may not even go outside or shopping, etc. because it is raining or cold out. Did you know that the place we think of most as a safety zone, is actually our worst enemy?

Our house can carry more germs, bacteria and viruses than you can be exposed to anywhere else. That is why you might want to consider a whole house air purifier. We spend more time in our homes than most anywhere else and it is a more confined restricted area where germs and bacteria can thrive. There are times in the day, when the light is shining just right, that you can actually see the dust particles in the air. Those dust particles carry germs and bacteria and are just waiting for a place to land. Let's face it, along with dust mites that are probably covering your bed and pillows, is the air you are breathing in the privacy of your own home healthy?

There are many air purifiers on the market today and each has its own unique application. Many are designed for in house use. Some are designed to filter out odors; some are made to eliminate germs and bacteria, where others may get rid of gaseous smells. A whole house air purifier can be ducted throughout your entire home in the duct vents. This can be installed by a professional or you may want to do it yourself. Unlike some air purifiers designed for in home use that only filter a small square footage, the whole house air purifier can filter the air in your entire home, making the air cleaner and healthier to breathe. This will result in fewer colds and flu and make your house the place of safety and refuge you like to think of it as.

For more information on Air Cleaners and Purifiers for your home or business try visiting http://www.air-cleaners-and-purifiers.com, a website that specializes in providing helpful tips, advice and Air Cleaners and Purifiers resources to include Whole House Air Purifier, and more.

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Thursday, 8 January 2009

Black & Decker DCM675BF 5-Cup Drip Coffee Programmable Maker with Permanent Filter

BandD 5C Program CoffeeMaker, Permanent Filter
Customer Review: Great but needs more heat!
For the price and the features, I don't think you can beat this little guy. My only complaint is that the coffee is not as hot as I'd like it to be, even as soon as it's done brewing. It's not hot, more like warm to very warm. Other than that, it's a great little unit. Just the right size, and very user friendly.
Customer Review: Amazing little brewer for cheap! Able to "Potless-Brew!"
Just right for a quick "Single" cup of coffee. I brew directly into the cup so I don't need (or want) the mid-brewing auto-shutoff for pouring during brewing. On units that have temporary brew-stopping device will not brew directly into a mug or cup. Reason is the little spring-loaded shut-off valve is always on "off" when the pot is removed. So, this unit is just great for a pot-less brewing directly into your mug. Great for the one or two people who want decaf when you're brewing a pot of regular. Linens-n-Things has it for $19.95 less 20% if you get their coupons in local flyers. I paid $16.00, amazing. I don't like permanent filters because they retain the coffee oil after brewing and that oil film eventually turns rancid unless you wash the basket after each brewing with detergent to remove the oil. Does anyone know who makes a 4-cup round paper filter for use? I am using a #2 cone filter but it fits sloppily. Suggestions?


The primary purpose for which the water heater was invented is, as the name implies, to heat water. Much like the transfer of heat from the sun unto an exposed piece of metal, or boiling water by a stove, the ring boiler or other similar appliances, the water heater works with similar principle.

Many sources of energy exist but natural gas is preferred in the case of water heaters. Propane is a highly volatile gas that imitates the combustion properties of natural gas, while electricity generated sufficiently can power anything, hence both are options with which to run a water heater if one were to run out of natural gas. The water heater draws on more energy than is commercially wise to produce with electricity, much less propane.

Heat taken from the water heaters burner warms the water in the tank to the intended temperature. By installing a valve on a wall, the amount of gas getting into the heater can be controlled, hence regulating the heat that gets into the water. Fuel taken into the water heater can be regulated by a thermostat located inside the tank directly in contact with the water so as to be able to detect the variations in temperature and perform its function by relaying this information to the gas valve.

Do not infuse too much fuel into the heater because the spark needed to ignite it can result in an explosion. Water heaters may have been designed after the order of a gas grill if one were to base ones conclusions on the similarity of their spark ignition systems. The vent rids the water heater of toxic emissions created at the burner to maintain an improved performance.

The efficiency of the water heater is guaranteed by sending out emissions through a pipe called the PVC which is an indispensable component of the vent. Gone are the days when a vent has to wait patiently for the burnt out gas fumes to find their way independently fro and through the PVC pipe now that fans are now there to help. The fact that another pipe supplies cold water to the water heating system is not to be overlooked.

Interestingly, you will find that the purpose of the network of pipes and faucets in a gas powered water heater is to bring the heated water to the appliances at the conclusion of the heating process in the tank. There is also another type of header -- the one without a tank. Hot water is produced by cycling it through a series of burners in the absence of tank, and then sent through the pipe network to an appliance such as a dishwasher.

Tankless water heaters work in a special way that is almost entirely different from the way a normal heater works. Hot water can be gotten continuously and at any time at all due to the water that cycles continuously through the burners of a tankless heater.

Get a tankless heater if you want to spend less on fuel while getting an infinite supply of hot water.

Heating starts after the water valve opens to let out water, resulting in a longer period of waiting for the water to heat up. You cannot store water in a heater that does not have a tank for storage. Any manufacturers manual of a heater without a tank will reveal that it heats water and, without holding or storing it, it directs it towards the water valve that lets the water out to its final application.

More information can be gathered about Water Heaters by visiting water-heaters-explained.info an accepted website for tips and advice on how to solve your hot water problems.

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Black & Decker DCM675BMT 5-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Carafe, Black/Stainless

Black & Decker 5-Cup Coffermaker. Removable filter basket lifts out of brew compartment for quick, easy filling and cleaning. Easy-to-set digital clock/timer lets you wake up to the rich aroma and flavor of fresh-brewed coffee. Convenient cord storage ke
Customer Review: Daily coffee drinker likes this product
I purchased this machine months ago. I program it each night so that my coffee is ready and waiting for me the next workday. If you leave it on it turns off by itself after two hours. I also have a bigger coffee maker but I use that one only when I have a big group of people in the house, otherwise I only use this one. I've had ZERO problems with it. The coffee it makes is good. What else do you need? You make your coffee, you drink it freshly made, and that's it. I purchased this item in Target on sale, but even not on sale it isn't that expensive, considering it is programmable and the timer features. It's a good product and I recommend it. I don't get the negative reviews. What more do you expect from this little machine?
Customer Review: Don't buy it
Poorly designed, awkward to use. The control panel and water gauge are located on the side, thus requiring you to turn the brewer sideways when using. But what you see might as well have stayd out of sight. You cannot "read" the water gauge unless you hold a flashlight on it; impossible to see the water level, because of the dark colors. The control pad is flimsy and too small for easy touch control. The light indicating power on is so small that you have to bend down to be eye level with that light in order to see it clearly, and that eye level is less than three inches above counter top. You could easily leave the power on without ever noticing it. The stainless caraffe is handsome enough, but of course it has no water level indicator to compensate for the unreadable one on the base. I get irritated every time I make coffee.


There are 32 light fixtures blazing away in an average American
household. These are the lights in your fridge, hallway, workshop, and porch.
Most of these light bulbs are cheap two-for-a-dollar incandescent,
screw-type bulbs. This is remarkable because the incandescent bulbs have
been around for over a century using the same technology. Although these
bulbs still suffice for the lighting needs of the average household,
people have become discriminating and looked for other options. Popular
choices for many households are halogen lights and bulbs. They are
preferred over the incandescent varieties because they emit light that are
of whiter and brighter nature. Also, these halogen lights and bulbs
generally last longer than ordinary incandescent lights.

How do these halogen lights and bulbs differ from the incandescent
lights? Their difference primarily lies on the principles governing their
functions. Incandescent lights work by having electricity flow through a
fine filament of tungsten inside the bulb filled with argon gas. This
action causes the filament to resist the electric flow, which makes the
argon gas heat up. The heat causes the argon gas to glow and emit
light. Miniscule tungsten particles evaporate and accumulate on bulb walls
as soot. As the tungsten burns out, the filament grows weak and
ultimately, burn out. There are key disadvantages to this process. First, the
soot reduces light emission, resulting in duller light output. Second,
the soot weakens the tungsten filament and makes it brittle, hence,
promoting faster burnout. Given these problems, incandescent lights are
best suited for low traffic areas where soft lighting are better
appreciated like the bedrooms.

The function of halogen lights are similar to those of incandescent
bulbs, but with key structural differences. Halogen lights and bulbs are
composed of peanut-sized and pressurized bulbs inside larger outer
shells. The inner bulbs are halogen chambers. The halogen from these bulbs
direct the evaporating tungsten to the filaments. As a result, the
tungsten filament is constantly rebuilt. Decreased outer shell soot
maintains bright light output. The rebuilding of the tungsten filament also
makes the halogen lights last longer. The brighter and whiter light of the
halogen bulbs make them suitable for high-traffic areas like hallways,
living spaces, and work areas.

Because of these qualities, halogen lights and bulbs are preferable in
most situations. There are several benefits from using halogen lights.
Halogen lights are perfect for exacting tasks that require focus like
reading or woodworking. Bright lighting reduces risks of eye strain and
eye problems. Mistakes are also lessened because everything is put
under clearer focus. Halogen lights are also best for display purposes.
Bright light highlights artworks, crystals, and photos perfectly by making
the colors and features stand out vibrantly. Halogen floodlights are
suitable for outdoor lighting because they illuminate places with
brighter light. Generally, halogen bulbs are cheaper than the standard
incandescent because they eliminate the need for frequent replacements.

However, halogen lights and bulbs heat up quickly. As such, they must
be installed in higher places or in built-in recesses. Their bright
lights, while beneficial, must be shaded to prevent eye problems. Halogen
lights and bulbs are not perfect, but with proper installation and
correct use, they can serve homeowners longer and better.

Get informed about latest information on halogen lights and bulbs and lighting fixtures, please visit http://www.halogen-light.net

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Tuesday, 6 January 2009

Black & Decker DCM675BMT 5-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Carafe, Black/Stainless

Black & Decker 5-Cup Coffermaker. Removable filter basket lifts out of brew compartment for quick, easy filling and cleaning. Easy-to-set digital clock/timer lets you wake up to the rich aroma and flavor of fresh-brewed coffee. Convenient cord storage ke
Customer Review: Daily coffee drinker likes this product
I purchased this machine months ago. I program it each night so that my coffee is ready and waiting for me the next workday. If you leave it on it turns off by itself after two hours. I also have a bigger coffee maker but I use that one only when I have a big group of people in the house, otherwise I only use this one. I've had ZERO problems with it. The coffee it makes is good. What else do you need? You make your coffee, you drink it freshly made, and that's it. I purchased this item in Target on sale, but even not on sale it isn't that expensive, considering it is programmable and the timer features. It's a good product and I recommend it. I don't get the negative reviews. What more do you expect from this little machine?
Customer Review: Don't buy it
Poorly designed, awkward to use. The control panel and water gauge are located on the side, thus requiring you to turn the brewer sideways when using. But what you see might as well have stayd out of sight. You cannot "read" the water gauge unless you hold a flashlight on it; impossible to see the water level, because of the dark colors. The control pad is flimsy and too small for easy touch control. The light indicating power on is so small that you have to bend down to be eye level with that light in order to see it clearly, and that eye level is less than three inches above counter top. You could easily leave the power on without ever noticing it. The stainless caraffe is handsome enough, but of course it has no water level indicator to compensate for the unreadable one on the base. I get irritated every time I make coffee.


Until fairly recently the only way you could cook rice properly was by using the traditional method of boiling it in a pan. However over the past few years many people have discovered that electric rice cookers are the easiest and simple way to get perfect rice every time. Now there are so many models on the market you really are spoiled for choice. This article will take a look at a few things that need to be borne in mind when choosing the rice cooker for you and finding the right rice cooker for your needs.

The first thing to think about is whether you want a totally automatic rice cooker or what you want to have a manual cooker. The main difference is that a manual version can be used to do things that an automatic version sometimes cannot, such as cooking rice in a certain way so that you get a hard crust on the rice that is needed for certain types of cuisine. Most people will choose the automatic version and this is the one that is the easiest to use.

The next thing you need to consider is whether or not the rice cooker is programmable. If you can program the rice cooker it means you can set the cooker to turn off at a certain time so that the rice is ready when you come home after a hard day at the office. Most rice cookers are programmable in some way or other, so if you want total control it is best to go for one of the more expensive models that give you more programmable options.

The final thing to think about is whether you want your cooker to simply cook rice or whether you wanted to be able to cook other foodstuffs such as vegetables. Some rice cookers have a steaming function which enables them to be used as a vegetable steamer and this can come in really handy when you have different types of cuisine that you want to create.

Take time to look at the various types of rice cooker that are available on today's market and do your research before making a proper choice.

Carl Formby owns and operates fuzzylogicricecookers.com, dedicated to Fuzzy Logic Rice Cookers and the Rinnai Rice Cooker.

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Monday, 5 January 2009

Black & Decker DCM2900 SmartBrew 12 Cup Digital Coffee Maker

Programmable Clock and Timer / Stop & Serve Mode / Easy to Read Water Reservoir Markings / Removable Brew Basket / White
Customer Review: Dribble Carafe
Purchased to replace a Mr. Coffee that finally gave up the ghost. Had comparable features like auto brew timer and auto shut off. Will be replacing it soon with another Mr Coffee. When you pour the first and second cups you can expect to make a mess with the dribble carafe. It is difficult to fill the coffee maker with water without making another mess. I dont know why they added a splash bar across the fill area but it does make filling it with water a challenge. On the positive side the brew timer and suto shut off work well and it makes coffee as you would expect. The big down side is that useability is lacking.
Customer Review: Stay away from this one
I have had this coffee maker for about a month. I thought the longer I had it, the easier it would be to pour coffee into a cup or water into the maker without making a mess on the counter top. I was wrong. I am going to return this one and get one of the 'real' Smartbrew Black & Decker coffee makers. This one is not a 'Smartbrew' model. The Smartbrew models have what B&D calls a Perfect Pour spout. These carafes are a breeze to pour. No dribbles, ever. Why they don't use the nicer carafe on all their models is a mystery to me. I have had a non-programmable B&D Smartbrew coffee maker at my camper for 7 years. It makes way better coffee than this one and the carafe is way better.


All stainless steel burners are not created equal. When comparing burner systems, there are a few key points to look for. Most manufacturers use stainless steel sheet metal to make their burner systems. The downside of sheet metal burners is that they are prone to a process called burn-through. The manufacturer's warranty covers sheet metal burners against rust-through, but does not cover against burn-through. To combat burn-through, select manufacturers use CAST stainless steel burners. The warranty on these burners does cover burn-through as well as rust-through, twisting, warping and any other problems.

Compared side by side it is plain to see by our photos at Gas Grills Now, that where a sheet metal burner is not as thick as a U.S. quarter, a cast stainless steel burner is a full INCH thick. Along with being thicker, note the placement of the burner ports on the side of the burner. On the sheet metal burners, the ports are exposed to grease drippings, and food particles, which can clog the ports and speed up the burn-through process. The cast burner is designed with a protective ridge, so that drippings cannot contact the ports.

There are several choices offered to the consumer: Cast stainless steel, Tube stainless steel, Sheet stainless steel, porcelain, cast iron and chrome burners.

* Stainless Steel: Sheet Metal burners are the least expensive. They are mainly used on grills under $800. A tube burner is better than sheet metal, but is still very thin compared to cast. The tube burner is a great place for high end grill manufactures to cut costs. They are not even as thick as a quarter. As far as I know, all tube burners do not cover burn through.

Cast Stainless Steel is the best. Look at the burner pictures and you will see that the cast is 1/4 inch thick.

Warranty covers burn through!

* Cast Iron: Cast-iron conducts heat better which makes it the preferred cooking surface for many cooks. To protect against the natural rusting process, cast-iron cooking grids have a porcelain finish which requires special maintenance.

* Porcelain: Porcelain enamel is essentially a highly durable glass which, with coloring oxides and other inorganic materials, is fused to metal at extremely high temperatures. Most grids are made of steel rods; some are coated with porcelain to make them rust resistant and easier to clean.

* Chrome: Chromium is a silver-gray, lustrous, brittle, hard metal that can be highly polished. It does Not tarnish in air, but burns when heated, forming the green chromic oxide. It is used in plating other metals because of its hardness and non-tarnishing properties. In alloys with other metals it contributes hardness, strength, and heat resistance. This is quicker to burn through. It takes about 1 to 2 years.

Harold Wagner has over 15 years experience in the barbecue grill industry and regularly attends the annual HPBA shows to keep current with the latest developments. Gas Grills Now is a member of the Hearth Patio Barbeque Association and has been in business since 1981 with an internet presence since 1997. For more information call toll free 1-877-669-4669.

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