Insulators

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Jan 192012
 

Glass insulators were first produced in the 1850′s for use with telegraph lines. As technology developed insulators were needed for telephone lines, electric power lines, and other applications. In the mid 1960′s a few people began collecting these antique glass insulators. Today there are over 3,000 insulator collectors. Insulator clubs, local and national shows, and good reference books are available.

http://www.insulators.info/

 

A true insulator is a material that does not respond to an electric field and completely resists the flow of electric charge. In practice, however, perfect insulators do not exist. Therefore, dielectric materials with high dielectric constants are considered insulators. In insulating materials valence electrons are tightly bonded to their atoms. These materials are used in electrical equipment as insulators orinsulation. Their function is to support or separate electrical conductors without allowing current through themselves. The term also refers to insulating supports that attach electric power transmission wires to utility poles or pylons.

Some materials such as glass, paper or Teflon are very good electrical insulators. Even though they may have lower bulk resistivity, a much larger class of materials are still “good enough” to insulate electrical wiring and cables. Examples include rubber-like polymers and most plastics. Such materials can serve as practical and safe insulators for low to moderate voltages (hundreds, or even thousands, of volts).

Insulator (electricity), http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Insulator_(electricity)&oldid=471160982 (last visited Jan. 19, 2012).

Major Appliances

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Jan 172012
 

A major appliance, or domestic appliance, is usually defined as a large machine which accomplishes some routine housekeeping task, which includes purposes such as cooking, or food preservation, whether in a household, institutional, commercial or industrial setting. An appliance is differentiated from a plumbing fixture because it uses an energy input for its operation other than water, generally using electricityor natural gas/propane. An object run by a watermill would also be considered an appliance. The term white goods or whiteware is also used for these items, primarily where British English is spoken, although definitions for the term “white goods” can differ. In the United States, the term white goods more commonly refers to linens rather than appliances.

Major appliances have become more technically complex from the control side recently with the introduction of the various Energy Labelling rules across the world. This has meant that the appliances have been forced to become more and more efficient leading to more accurate controllers in order to meet the regulations.

Major appliances are differentiated from small appliances because they are large, difficult to move, and generally fixed in place to some extent. They are often considered fixtures and part of real estate and as such they are often supplied to tenants as part of otherwise unfurnished rental properties. Another frequent characteristic of major appliances is that they may have substantial electricity requirements that necessitate special electrical wiring to supply higher current than standard electrical outlets can deliver. This limits where they can be placed in a home.

Major appliance, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Major_appliance&oldid=471474653 (last visited Jan. 17, 2012).

Coffee Cups / Mugs

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Jan 172012
 

Coffee CupA coffee cup may refer to a type of container from which coffee is consumed. Coffee cups are typically made of glazed ceramic, and have a single handle, allowing for portability while still hot. Ceramic construction allows to be drunk while hot, providing insulation to the beverage, and quickly washed with cold water without fear of breakage, compared to typical vessels made of glass.

Some types of cups are quite exclusively used for drinking coffee, such as an espresso demitasse or cappuccino cup. Other types of cups commonly used for coffee but are also commonly used for other beverages as well include a teacup or mug. Coffee cups have long been used as promotional items, with corporate logos, messages (e.g., “Worlds Best Dad”), or in the office, a statement of character, political affiliation emblazoned on the side of the mug.

A coffee cup may also refer to disposable cups from which hot beverages (including coffee) are drunk. Disposable coffee cups typically are made of paper or styrofoam. Paper cups at many coffee shops are encircled with a coffee cup sleeve to provide insulation against heat transferred through the surface of the container.

The Anthora paper coffee cup, first designed by Leslie Buck for coffee-to-go by the Sherri Cup Company in 1963 for the New York metropolitan market, has become so identified with New York City that its image has appeared on the cover of the Manhattan Yellow Pages, and is recognizable in numerous television shows and movies set in New York.

After-dinner coffee cups are often served with a small coffee spoon.

Coffee cup, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Coffee_cup&oldid=454781389 (last visited Jan. 17, 2012).

How Big Should Your Refrigerator Be?

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Jan 022012
 

Frigidaire NFTR18X4LW

For sizing…

  • A good rule of thumb is 3.5 cubic feet of refrigerator space per person.
  • If you have a family of four and limited kitchen space, you should consider a refrigerator that has around 14 cubic feet in the refrigerator compartment and 4 cubic feet in the freezer, giving you 18 cubic feet total.
  • If you’re a bulk shopper, you may want to consider a refrigerator that is 21 cubic feet or greater in size.

Right now, Bransa Sourcing has an 18 cubic foot Frigidaire Top Mount Refrigerator available at a really great price…

  • Frigidaire 18.2 Cu. Ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator
  • NFTR18X4LW
  • MSRP:  $629.00
  • This is a NEW, Factory Fresh Product
  • Full Factory Warranty
  • Available In Either White or Black

Bransa Sourcing Price:   $449

Call with any questions or concerns about products, or simply CONTACT US.

Frigidaire Affinity 3.65 Cu. Ft. Front Load Washer ~ FAFW4011LW

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Dec 062011
 

Front-load washers

  • Have a washer drum that rotates laundry in and out of the water gently, helping to prevent stretching and damage.
  • They also mix detergent and bleach away from clothes before integrating it into the wash to avoid potential discolorations.
  • Allow you to put your clothes in the washer and then adjust the water according to the size of the load.
  • Let you spend less time drying because the high-speed final spin reduces more moisture than top-load washers and uses less water and energy.
Frigidaire Affinity 3.65 Cu. Ft. Front Load Washer
Model: FAFW4011LW
27" W x 36" H x 30.3" D
MSRP $749.00
Bransa Sourcing Price: $449
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Sales Catalog Coming…

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Nov 282011
 

Call with any questions or concerns about products, or simply CONTACT US.

Before long, you’ll be able to access our sales catalog. It will be a little different than most online stores. Prices will not be posted because we still like “the human touch” while selling products.

Unique and eclectic items will be available from our consignment customers. Posts will include not only various items, but also some history and information concerning that particular item.

More, later…

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