Monday, March 19, 2012

Electric Bikes For you

An electric bike is for all intents and purposes a normal everyday bicycle that has been equipped with an electric motor to assist in its propulsion. These motors are, limited by Federal Law, to 750 watts of power and 20 miles per hour top speed. Most electric bikes are built to meet that specification but some do exceed them. Electric bicycles can be built from kits for around $500 to $800 dollars or purchased new for between $400 to $3500 dollars. As with any product and especially a vehicle, you usually get what you pay for. Electric bicycles are powered by a rechargeable battery(s), and the average range is around 20 miles. The range can vary greatly depending on the weight of the bike and rider, wheel size, style of riding and terrain. They come in a wide variety of styles and sizes from small electric folding bikes with 16 and 20-inch wheels for commuters and apartment dwellers to 28 inch and 700c sizes. Electric bicycles require no licenses or insurance to operate but many states do have age limitations. The most common type of motor used in electric bikes is a hub motor. These can be used on either the front or rear wheels and do not require chains, belts or gears. Essentially the motor is the hub of the wheel and contains two concentric rings of opposing electromagnets. When power from the battery is applied to the motor the opposing magnetic force causes the wheel to spin. This type of motor is almost completely silent and requires no maintenance. The higher the wattage of the motor, the more power it provides. One caveat however. There is no standard for measuring wattage. Many marketers of these products use their peak output numbers as opposed to the operating output numbers. A motor rated at 1000 watts peak may be a 500-watt motor in its standard operating output. Be sure to find out which. Only standard operating output is truly comparable.

powered bikes
Batteries are also very important in regards to these products. The most common battery sealed lead acid (SLA) is the least expensive and provides the highest amp hours (ah). However, SLA batteries weigh three times what a lithium battery does and last less than a third as long. A Lithium LiFePO4 battery is the most expensive battery and has low ah, but is by far the lightest weight and longest lasting. You would have to purchase, install, and dispose of 12 12volt SLA batteries before you come close to the life span of one 48 volt LiFePO4 battery. Nickel cadmium and other batteries fall somewhere in between. A lightweight lithium battery usually slides out of the battery rack for easy recharge indoors rather than having to locate an outlet in which to plug the whole bike. Lithium batteries are by far the most ecologically friendly of all the batteries available. The electric bikes built from kits are quite often your best bet in terms of price and performance. Most of the bicycles that people already own are superior machines to many of those that have been designed as electric bikes. If you choose your kit carefully you will get a more powerful motor, better battery, and many other features that you cannot find on a factory built bike and your converted bike will often weigh less. A good kit should have the motor pre built into a wheel (a front wheel kit is much easier to install), dual brake motor cutoff, a twist or thumb throttle, a motor controller, wiring harness, and a battery mounting rack with a lock mechanism. A really good kit will also have wiring diagrams, mounting hardware, wire ties and complete instructions. Very expensive factory built electric bicycles tend to look more like motorcycles, are very heavy and hard to pedal but go no faster or farther than an inexpensive bike or kit built bike. They do look cool though! Also, you will want to purchase your kit from someone who will be able to help you through the installation process in the remote case that you have a question or problem. If you are going to convert your existing bicycle, be sure that it is good operating condition and if you are going to build a bike from a kit of 500 watts or more, use a bike with a steel front fork. Very powerful front wheel motors can pull free from or damage aluminum and suspension forks. You do not require a lot of gearing in an electric bicycle unless you are going to use it as a mountain bike. For street bikes, six or seven gears are more than sufficient. If you choose to buy a factory built bike, find one you able to completely control, feel comfortable riding and that has all of the options you are looking for.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

The spa selection is huge as you separate the wheat from the chaff

Spas are available in different shapes and sizes. Many have contoured seats and chairs allow a full stretching in the spa. We encourage you to look at many different types before you decide on a model. You should even sit inside a spa, even if there is no water in it to know what feels best for you. The spa of your dreams is just as important as the actual basic configuration options. Without complete standard equipment as a "bargain", it is fast becoming as the sham.


Ozonator and 24 Circulation: An ozonator helps fight bacteria and germs in the form of ozone gas O 3. You need this technical device significantly with less water care products and more information on  water treatment . The 24 baby-circulation pump caused significantly less noise and operating costs than conventional, 2 - stage recirculation.



Good insulation: Most spas, due to cost spray only on the tub bottom thinly with insulating foam. In warm regions, the isolation of this type, is not responsible ecologically and economically. In addition to good insulation value of a fully foamed outdoor spa, it causes less noise in operation. It also gives an alternative to insulating acrylic trays with a particularly thick plastic coating which provides a special insulating linings with good values.



Tip: Make sure to observe the condition of the spa floor, cold and moisture is known to come from below. Only a few manufacturers use this specially designed floor pans. It is protected by a kind of built in shell of the home spa.



Our spas have the following basic features:

Tested and certified insulation system

Foldable insulating cover at least 10cm thick

Ozonator circulation in conjunction with 24

Skimmer filter

Balboa or Gekko heating control

LED light therapy

protective base tray
Tip: Consider the model in your choice of brand name products which only have their own "brand" and act accordingly to the outside. Sustainable thinking and manufacturing show you what they have. They cannot be called as the manufacturer. Usually, a cheap inexperienced producers are behind. Our vendor links can be found.
As I look around for my spa?

A spa is not a decision to buy. What should be done quickly and under pressure? Finally, you will spend a quality spa with the equivalent of one occasion. Set the respective dealers for a lot of questions. As with all purchases of expertise, it is the most important.
picture of spa.
Here is a checklist of criteria to be observed:

What material is the trough? Are the high stress points reinforced?

What material is the enclosure? How to care for this?

Can you choose from different colors and shapes?

What makes a visual impression of the spa to you?

Is the housing well insulated?

Does the spa have a final plastic bottom?

How loud are the jets and pump?

Is there any help (lift) for lifting the lid? (For older or vulnerable people)

Are there any accessories, such as where to get? (Staircase)

For how many concurrent users of the spa it is really suitable?

Can you determine the number of nozzles and place?

Are the nozzles capable of a customer-specific hydro-massage?

Is it controllable by therapy seats, or lying?

Are all regions of the body covered with jet?

Are specific options such as jets, waterfall, aromatherapy, light therapy, music available?

The spa has a filter system. How efficient is this? How much water is being filtered?

The water is filtered for 24 hours to make sure that the water is always pure and clear?

How quiet is this 24 pump?

Can you replace the filter from above?

Is an ozonator for water treatment here?

What will you get in terms of water treatment?

Is the delivery and commissioning included in the price?

Is a professional integration into the existing garden area available?

What are the electrical specifications? If the connection is made by an electrician?

Are the components are tested and provided with a warranty?

How long the manufacturer has been in business?

What parts and labor will be covered by the warranty of the seller and for how long?

How long the dealer has been in business?

Is there a suburb competent repair service and ministry?
And finally, for which provider should I choose?



There are many companies selling these days, and although the spa offers a healthy competitive market, there may be more uncomfortable uninformed customers who will easily  buy from any vendor. Many companies are selling spas these days by the way, and therefore, they have the most information and service deficits. Even more risky are purchases or "running offers" in the well-known Internet auction houses. Not infrequently, these vendors have their headquarters abroad and problems are very difficult to solve, respectively due to access to the courts. We do not recommend buying these cheap "lucky bags" from the internet.
Gather references, be sure to work with the provider which partners and try to get recommendations from friends or customers to have the selected firm and the product in contact.

Counseling, presentation, selection, price, delivery dates, partners, service, warranties, and your gut feeling in line are nothing in the way of a spa.



In this sense, we hope to see you soon.

It warmly welcomes you and your spa center.