Diver Fitness Using the Big Blue BOSU

By guest blogger Gretchen Ashton

Think of it as the surface of the ever-moving ocean, shifting sand and rocks, or the deck of a dive boat. Standing, sitting, pressing or kneeling on a BOSU ball immediately requires a diver's full attention, and is great practice for the above scenarios. Invented by David Weck in 2000, the BOSU has grown in popularity for home, professional and sport fitness. The name BOSU originally meant "both sides up," but because of its versatility, it's come to mean "both sides utilized." Divers can purchase a BOSU at most sporting goods stores and will find BOSU variations in fitness classes at pretty much every gym and community center.

So how does it work? The BOSU, similar to other inflatable exercise apparatuses, stimulates proprioception, which means "the sense of the relative position of neighboring parts of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement."

A basic proprioception exercise is as simple as standing on a firm surface on one foot and closing your eyes — now complete the same exercise on a BOSU and the fun begins. Proprioception uses sensors in the muscles, joints and skin to send messages through the central nervous system to the brain, relaying vital information about the length of muscles, position of the joints, limbs and torso, and ultimately the position of the body itself in its present surroundings. Purposely performing exercises that tap into these sensations helps divers increase cognitive awareness, connecting the mind and body with internal sensations relating to heaviness, force or weightlessness. This helps them to control body movements without looking and improves physical performance on dry land and underwater. With practice, divers will become comfortable on the BOSU and can incorporate it into fitness exercises, such as the Bridge on a BOSU.

Bridge on the BOSU

This exercise targets the buttocks, hamstrings and, in certain positions, trains the quadriceps, abductors and adductors (muscles on the front, inside and outside of the leg). Lower-body strength is important for many diving activities, ranging from moving from land to sea and back under the weight of gear to fin-kick swimming. This exercise is also a conservative way to strengthen the lower back.

Divers new to this exercise may begin with their feet on the ground. Performing the exercise on the BOSU is more challenging and requires additional muscles and concentration to perform correctly. Advancing to the single-leg version is increasingly more difficult. Begin in Position One and progress to Position Four. For all levels, once at the top of the movement, slightly lower the hips to just above the ground, hover for a second, and return to the top by contracting the buttocks to lift the hips and repeat. Contract the abdominal muscles to protect and stabilize the torso. If needed, put weight on the arms, extended along each side of the torso, for better balance. Begin with 10 repetitions and increase from there according to ability.

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Diver Fitness Using the Big Blue BOSU

By guest blogger Gretchen Ashton

Think of it as the surface of the ever-moving ocean, shifting sand and rocks, or the deck of a dive boat. Standing, sitting, pressing or kneeling on a BOSU ball immediately requires a diver’s full attention, and is great practice for the above scenarios. Invented by David Weck in 2000, the BOSU has grown in popularity for home, professional and sport fitness. The name BOSU originally meant “both sides up,” but because of its versatility, it’s come to mean “both sides utilized.” Divers can purchase a BOSU at most sporting goods stores and will find BOSU variations in fitness classes at pretty much every gym and community center.

So how does it work? The BOSU, similar to other inflatable exercise apparatuses, stimulates proprioception, which means “the sense of the relative position of neighboring parts of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement.”

A basic proprioception exercise is as simple as standing on a firm surface on one foot and closing your eyes — now complete the same exercise on a BOSU and the fun begins. Proprioception uses sensors in the muscles, joints and skin to send messages through the central nervous system to the brain, relaying vital information about the length of muscles, position of the joints, limbs and torso, and ultimately the position of the body itself in its present surroundings. Purposely performing exercises that tap into these sensations helps divers increase cognitive awareness, connecting the mind and body with internal sensations relating to heaviness, force or weightlessness. This helps them to control body movements without looking and improves physical performance on dry land and underwater. With practice, divers will become comfortable on the BOSU and can incorporate it into fitness exercises, such as the Bridge on a BOSU.

Bridge on the BOSU

This exercise targets the buttocks, hamstrings and, in certain positions, trains the quadriceps, abductors and adductors (muscles on the front, inside and outside of the leg). Lower-body strength is important for many diving activities, ranging from moving from land to sea and back under the weight of gear to fin-kick swimming. This exercise is also a conservative way to strengthen the lower back.

Divers new to this exercise may begin with their feet on the ground. Performing the exercise on the BOSU is more challenging and requires additional muscles and concentration to perform correctly. Advancing to the single-leg version is increasingly more difficult. Begin in Position One and progress to Position Four. For all levels, once at the top of the movement, slightly lower the hips to just above the ground, hover for a second, and return to the top by contracting the buttocks to lift the hips and repeat. Contract the abdominal muscles to protect and stabilize the torso. If needed, put weight on the arms, extended along each side of the torso, for better balance. Begin with 10 repetitions and increase from there according to ability.

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basic safety rules for operating a high powered laser

In general, the cardinal rule of operating high powered lasers is: do not to shoot lasers AT people. In the US, laserists are required to keep the lowest laser beams about 3 meters above...

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laser classes

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LED Knowledge

1). Luminous Flux (Ô) The SI unit of luminous flux is the lumen (lm). The luminous flux Ô [lm] indicates all the radiated power emitted by a light source in all directions. 2). Candela...

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basic safety rules for operating a high powered laser

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LED Knowledge

1). Luminous Flux (Ô) The SI unit of luminous flux is the lumen (lm). The luminous flux Ô [lm] indicates all the radiated power emitted by a light source in all directions. 2). Candela...

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SeaLife Introduces Two Micro 2.0 Camera Sets

SeaLife Micro 2.0 Camera Sets

For the underwater photographer who wants a turn-key package that yields optimal still and video-imaging results, SeaLife combines their latest Micro 2.0 camera with several of their new Sea Dragon COB LED lights to create their most advanced, yet easy-to-use, underwater camera sets: Micro 2.0 1500 Pro Set and the Micro 2.0 2500 Pro Set. The Sea Dragon lights reveal the natural colors of the seascape, reefs and sea creatures for the Micro 2.0 camera to capture sharp and vivid stills and videos.

Micro 2.0 1500 Pro Set

The Micro 2.0 1500 Pro Set includes the Micro 2.0 32GB WiFi Camera and Sea Dragon 1500F light, while the Micro 2.0 2500 Pro Set includes the Micro 2.0 64GB WiFi Camera and Sea Dragon 2500 light. Both sets come equipped with Flex-Connect™ grips and trays, and can easily be expanded using Flex-Connect accessories.

Micro 2.0 2500 Pro Set

SeaLife’s Micro 2.0 is a permanently sealed underwater camera featuring a new SONY® 16MP CMOS Image sensor for capturing the sharp and colorful images and videos down to a depth of 200feet (60 m). It’s available in two models: 32GB or 64GB of internal memory, both with a built-in WiFi feature that wirelessly connects the camera to any iOS or Android device using the SeaLife Micro Cam app.

The new Sea Dragon 1500F and Sea Dragon 2500 shine across a 120-degree beam, providing wide coverage for the fisheye lens of the Micro 2.0 camera. As a result of its flat panel COB LED array technology, the Sea Dragon 1500F has a Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 80 and color temperature of 5,700k that closely mimics natural sunlight (CRI of 100), with a burn time of 70 minutes at full power. Similarly, the Sea Dragon 2500 also has a beam angle of 120 degrees for wide coverage with a lumen output of 2500 and CRI of 90 at a burn time of 60 minutes. Both lights include a rechargeable and replaceable 7.4V, 3400mAh lithium-ion battery and are depth tested at 200 feet (60 m).

Camera Sets:

SL514              SeaLife Micro 2.0 1500 Pro Set                      $789.95 (MSRP)

SL516              SeaLife Micro 2.0 2500 Pro Set                      $999.95 (MSRP)

Camera models:  

Item SL510      SeaLife Micro 2.0 (32GB)                               $499.95 (MSRP)

Item SL512      SeaLife Micro 2.0 (64GB)                               $549.95 (MSRP)

 

 

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SeaLife Introduces Two Micro 2.0 Camera Sets

SeaLife Micro 2.0 Camera Sets

For the underwater photographer who wants a turn-key package that yields optimal still and video-imaging results, SeaLife combines their latest Micro 2.0 camera with several of their new Sea Dragon COB LED lights to create their most advanced, yet easy-to-use, underwater camera sets: Micro 2.0 1500 Pro Set and the Micro 2.0 2500 Pro Set. The Sea Dragon lights reveal the natural colors of the seascape, reefs and sea creatures for the Micro 2.0 camera to capture sharp and vivid stills and videos.

Micro 2.0 1500 Pro Set

The Micro 2.0 1500 Pro Set includes the Micro 2.0 32GB WiFi Camera and Sea Dragon 1500F light, while the Micro 2.0 2500 Pro Set includes the Micro 2.0 64GB WiFi Camera and Sea Dragon 2500 light. Both sets come equipped with Flex-Connect™ grips and trays, and can easily be expanded using Flex-Connect accessories.

Micro 2.0 2500 Pro Set

SeaLife's Micro 2.0 is a permanently sealed underwater camera featuring a new SONY® 16MP CMOS Image sensor for capturing the sharp and colorful images and videos down to a depth of 200feet (60 m). It's available in two models: 32GB or 64GB of internal memory, both with a built-in WiFi feature that wirelessly connects the camera to any iOS or Android device using the SeaLife Micro Cam app.

The new Sea Dragon 1500F and Sea Dragon 2500 shine across a 120-degree beam, providing wide coverage for the fisheye lens of the Micro 2.0 camera. As a result of its flat panel COB LED array technology, the Sea Dragon 1500F has a Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 80 and color temperature of 5,700k that closely mimics natural sunlight (CRI of 100), with a burn time of 70 minutes at full power. Similarly, the Sea Dragon 2500 also has a beam angle of 120 degrees for wide coverage with a lumen output of 2500 and CRI of 90 at a burn time of 60 minutes. Both lights include a rechargeable and replaceable 7.4V, 3400mAh lithium-ion battery and are depth tested at 200 feet (60 m).

Camera Sets:

SL514              SeaLife Micro 2.0 1500 Pro Set                      $789.95 (MSRP)

SL516              SeaLife Micro 2.0 2500 Pro Set                      $999.95 (MSRP)

Camera models:  

Item SL510      SeaLife Micro 2.0 (32GB)                               $499.95 (MSRP)

Item SL512      SeaLife Micro 2.0 (64GB)                               $549.95 (MSRP)

 

 

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Dive Sites: Wrecks of the Montana and Constellation, Bermuda

By guest blogger Mark Diel

Bermuda is well-known for its shipwrecks, and this Bermuda dive site gives divers a 2-for-1: although they sank almost 100 years apart, the wrecks of the Montana and Constellation are literally on top of each other, some four miles to the northwest of the island.

The first wreck is the Montana, which was a Civil War blockade runner — similar to the Mary Celestia, which also sank in Bermuda waters. As was typical among blockade runners, these ships often operated under different names, hoping to confuse the enemy. This ship's aliases included the Nola, Gloria, Paramount and Montana. Highly successful, the ship made numerous trips between England, Bermuda and North Carolina. Built in England, this sleek and fast — for its time — 236-foot paddlewheel steamer could run at a speed of 15 knots.

Like the Mary Celestia, Bermuda's treacherous reefs were the ship's undoing. Approaching Bermuda near the end of 1863, having traveled from England and hammered by winter storms, the Montana missed the easiest approaches to St. George's harbor and tried to pick its way through Bermuda's reefs from the north. This turned out to be an unwise decision as the ship hit the reefs and sank in shallow water between 20 and 30 feet deep. Although the crew and much of its valuable cargo escaped unscathed, nothing could be done for the Montana, which had a 10-foot-long hole in its hull below the waterline. Today, the scattered wreckage lies in a maximum depth of 30 feet of water in the middle of a large sand valley, surrounded by high coral heads. The ship's bow is still relatively intact and heavily encrusted with coral. At low tide, its boilers and paddlewheels almost break the surface.

The second ship to meet its fate nearby was the wooden-hulled, 4-masted schooner the Constellation, which was built in 1918 and measured 192 feet long. The demand for ships became enormous with the outbreak of World War II, and so the Constellation, after a number of transformations, ended up in New York for conversion into a cargo vessel.

In July 1943, it was en route from New York to Venezuela, carrying a general cargo of building materials, medicinal drugs (in particular morphine ampules) and 700 cases of Scotch (Johnny Walker) whiskey. Not long after clearing New York, the ship began to take in water with the weather getting increasingly rough.

The crew struggled to keep the ship afloat, eventually resorting to hand pumps. Although this lasted for days, they could not keep pace with the water leaking into the doomed ship. It was decided to head towards Bermuda for repairs. On July 30, 1943, while waiting for a local pilot, the ship was driven onto the same reef as the Montana, where it rapidly sank given the state it was in by that time.

The Constellation's cargo lies scattered over the bottom in around 30 feet of water, and includes assorted bottles, slates for pool tables, ceramics, crucifixes and, of course, the infamous ampoules. If this sounds somewhat familiar, it's perhaps because Peter Benchley based his novel The Deep, set in Bermuda, on these two shipwrecks.

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Dive Sites: Wrecks of the Montana and Constellation, Bermuda

By guest blogger Mark Diel

Bermuda is well-known for its shipwrecks, and this Bermuda dive site gives divers a 2-for-1: although they sank almost 100 years apart, the wrecks of the Montana and Constellation are literally on top of each other, some four miles to the northwest of the island.

The first wreck is the Montana, which was a Civil War blockade runner — similar to the Mary Celestia, which also sank in Bermuda waters. As was typical among blockade runners, these ships often operated under different names, hoping to confuse the enemy. This ship’s aliases included the Nola, Gloria, Paramount and Montana. Highly successful, the ship made numerous trips between England, Bermuda and North Carolina. Built in England, this sleek and fast — for its time — 236-foot paddlewheel steamer could run at a speed of 15 knots.

Like the Mary Celestia, Bermuda’s treacherous reefs were the ship’s undoing. Approaching Bermuda near the end of 1863, having traveled from England and hammered by winter storms, the Montana missed the easiest approaches to St. George’s harbor and tried to pick its way through Bermuda’s reefs from the north. This turned out to be an unwise decision as the ship hit the reefs and sank in shallow water between 20 and 30 feet deep. Although the crew and much of its valuable cargo escaped unscathed, nothing could be done for the Montana, which had a 10-foot-long hole in its hull below the waterline. Today, the scattered wreckage lies in a maximum depth of 30 feet of water in the middle of a large sand valley, surrounded by high coral heads. The ship’s bow is still relatively intact and heavily encrusted with coral. At low tide, its boilers and paddlewheels almost break the surface.

The second ship to meet its fate nearby was the wooden-hulled, 4-masted schooner the Constellation, which was built in 1918 and measured 192 feet long. The demand for ships became enormous with the outbreak of World War II, and so the Constellation, after a number of transformations, ended up in New York for conversion into a cargo vessel.

In July 1943, it was en route from New York to Venezuela, carrying a general cargo of building materials, medicinal drugs (in particular morphine ampules) and 700 cases of Scotch (Johnny Walker) whiskey. Not long after clearing New York, the ship began to take in water with the weather getting increasingly rough.

The crew struggled to keep the ship afloat, eventually resorting to hand pumps. Although this lasted for days, they could not keep pace with the water leaking into the doomed ship. It was decided to head towards Bermuda for repairs. On July 30, 1943, while waiting for a local pilot, the ship was driven onto the same reef as the Montana, where it rapidly sank given the state it was in by that time.

The Constellation’s cargo lies scattered over the bottom in around 30 feet of water, and includes assorted bottles, slates for pool tables, ceramics, crucifixes and, of course, the infamous ampoules. If this sounds somewhat familiar, it’s perhaps because Peter Benchley based his novel The Deep, set in Bermuda, on these two shipwrecks.

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3 Tips for Removing Gums on Carpets

Thinking about ways on how to remove gums that stick your carpet fibers? We’ll help but discussing few tips for removing gums on carpets, such as: freezing, using oils and applying heat.

Below are 3 tips for removing gums on carpets:

Freezing

Freeze the gum with an ice pack. Place several ice cubes in a reseal able plastic bag and lay it on top of the gum wad. Alternatively, spraying the gum at close range with compressed air from a computer duster, or placing a piece of dry ice on the gum can also freeze it quickly.

• Freezing gum is most successful when the gum has just gotten into the carpet and is not ground deeply into the carpet fibers.
• Be sure the gum is frozen solid and not just cold before moving on to the next steps. Source: WikiHow

Using Oils

Another approach to answering the question of how to get gum out of carpet is simple. Grab some WD-40, a fingernail brush and spray detergent or a degreaser. Follow the steps below.

1. Spray a generous amount of WD40 directly onto the gum stain.
2. After applying the WD40, let the stain sit for a few minutes.
3. Use the fingernail brush to remove the stain, scrubbing the gum stain in the same direction (choose right to left or left to right – just continue in the same motion you start).
4. Keep applying WD40, followed by a vigorous scrub with the brush.
5. Repeat as necessary.
6. To clean the area, spray the detergent/degreaser directly onto the affected area.
7. Rinse a clean sponge with warm water and apply the sponge to the carpet.
8. Gently clean the area until stain is no longer visible. Source: SpotRemoval

Applying Heat

A simple method to remove gum from carpet involves using a hair dryer. The softened gum should stick to a cleaning rag or plastic bag and release the carpet fibers as you lift it away from the floor. Proceed slowly to avoid harming the carpet fibers and be prepared to repeat the blotting and lifting process until the gum is removed. Reapply heat as the gum starts to harden. The hot method of gum removal should be used with caution. If the carpet is wool or a synthetic material, heat that is too high can melt the fibers. Watch for any melting while using the hair dryer. If in doubt, test on a small section of carpet in a hidden area. Source: AngiesList

If you consider carpet cleaning services to handle all your carpet cleaning needs, please give us a call or contact us here.

Contact:

Curlys Carpet Repair

Vancouver

1255 Comox Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 1K6
Canada
Phone: (604) 282-6630

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3 Tips for Removing Gums on Carpets

Thinking about ways on how to remove gums that stick your carpet fibers? We'll help but discussing few tips for removing gums on carpets, such as: freezing, using oils and applying heat.

Below are 3 tips for removing gums on carpets:

Freezing

Freeze the gum with an ice pack. Place several ice cubes in a reseal able plastic bag and lay it on top of the gum wad. Alternatively, spraying the gum at close range with compressed air from a computer duster, or placing a piece of dry ice on the gum can also freeze it quickly.

• Freezing gum is most successful when the gum has just gotten into the carpet and is not ground deeply into the carpet fibers.
• Be sure the gum is frozen solid and not just cold before moving on to the next steps. Source: WikiHow

Using Oils

Another approach to answering the question of how to get gum out of carpet is simple. Grab some WD-40, a fingernail brush and spray detergent or a degreaser. Follow the steps below.

1. Spray a generous amount of WD40 directly onto the gum stain.
2. After applying the WD40, let the stain sit for a few minutes.
3. Use the fingernail brush to remove the stain, scrubbing the gum stain in the same direction (choose right to left or left to right – just continue in the same motion you start).
4. Keep applying WD40, followed by a vigorous scrub with the brush.
5. Repeat as necessary.
6. To clean the area, spray the detergent/degreaser directly onto the affected area.
7. Rinse a clean sponge with warm water and apply the sponge to the carpet.
8. Gently clean the area until stain is no longer visible. Source: SpotRemoval

Applying Heat

A simple method to remove gum from carpet involves using a hair dryer. The softened gum should stick to a cleaning rag or plastic bag and release the carpet fibers as you lift it away from the floor. Proceed slowly to avoid harming the carpet fibers and be prepared to repeat the blotting and lifting process until the gum is removed. Reapply heat as the gum starts to harden. The hot method of gum removal should be used with caution. If the carpet is wool or a synthetic material, heat that is too high can melt the fibers. Watch for any melting while using the hair dryer. If in doubt, test on a small section of carpet in a hidden area. Source: AngiesList

If you consider carpet cleaning services to handle all your carpet cleaning needs, please give us a call or contact us here.

Contact:

Curlys Carpet Repair

Vancouver

1255 Comox Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 1K6
Canada
Phone: (604) 282-6630

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How To Diffuse ANY Disagreement In ANY Negotiation

 

 

 

Negotiation is the art of letting other people have your way

 

I've been investing a lot of my time into sales training books and programs these days.  My favorite sales coach is Grant Cardone, aka Uncle G.  I've listened to all of his books via Audible.com and I love the content on there.  

One of the key things I learned from him is to always agree with the other party in negotiations.  

You're probably thinking, 

 

Then how do you win in the negotiation if you agree with the other party?

 

Here's the key.  Your agreement is just you acknowledging the other party's statement or position.  For example:  if a buyer says "that dress is too expensive", you say "I agree" which means you agree that the buyer thinks the dress is too expensive but the buyer never asked for your opinion.  You might think it's cheap, but you agreeing to the buyer's statement helps the buyer feel that you are acknowledging their opinion.  

 

Or you may also think the dress is expensive and agree that you think it's expensive as well.  Consumers buy expensive things all the time.  Companies wouldn't price their products that way if no one was gonna buy them.  

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How To Diffuse ANY Disagreement In ANY Negotiation

 

 

 

Negotiation is the art of letting other people have your way

 

I’ve been investing a lot of my time into sales training books and programs these days.  My favorite sales coach is Grant Cardone, aka Uncle G.  I’ve listened to all of his books via Audible.com and I love the content on there.  

One of the key things I learned from him is to always agree with the other party in negotiations.  

You’re probably thinking, 

 

Then how do you win in the negotiation if you agree with the other party?

 

Here’s the key.  Your agreement is just you acknowledging the other party’s statement or position.  For example:  if a buyer says “that dress is too expensive”, you say “I agree” which means you agree that the buyer thinks the dress is too expensive but the buyer never asked for your opinion.  You might think it’s cheap, but you agreeing to the buyer’s statement helps the buyer feel that you are acknowledging their opinion.  

 

Or you may also think the dress is expensive and agree that you think it’s expensive as well.  Consumers buy expensive things all the time.  Companies wouldn’t price their products that way if no one was gonna buy them.  

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Pantone’s Surprising Choice for Colour of the Year 2016

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Pantone’s Surprising Choice for Colour of the Year 2016

December is busy with holiday festivities, but it's also the month when Pantone, the leading authority on colour, announces its decision for the coveted title of Colour of the Year. The choice for the coming year–or more accurately, choices–has created quite the uproar in the fashion and design world.

That's right. Pantone selected TWO colours to share the spotlight in 2016: Rose Quartz and Serenity.

As consumers seek mindfulness and well-being as an antidote to modern day stresses, welcoming colors that psychologically fulfill our yearning for reassurance and security are becoming more prominent. Joined together, Rose Quartz and Serenity demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace.

Pastel shades of pink and blue, this color pairing is a huge departure from Pantone's announcement of bright Radiant Orchid in 2014 and deep Marsala in 2015. While many are jumping to conclusions about the political and cultural implications of Pantone's decision, we're here to tell you what you really want to know: how to incorporate the Colour of the Year into your Vancouver area home's decor.

Whether in soft or hard surface material, the pairing of Rose Quartz and Serenity brings calm and relaxation. Appealing in all finishes, matte, metallic and glossy, the engaging combo joins easily with other mid-tones including greens and purples, rich browns, and all shades of yellow and pink. Add in silver or hot brights for more splash and sparkle.

If pastels aren't your thing, then go bold! No one's stopping you from using Pantone's idea of contrasting pink and blue with vivid shades. In fact, every year designers all over the world come up with their own personal take on how to use the Colour of the Year to inspire their work. The creator of this living space back dropped it with dark blue and then carefully chose decor elements–like the white faux deer head and hot pink chair–for a result that is nothing short of fabulous!

And with the ample light this open-concept space receives, they chose roller shades–simple in both function and design–that won't take away from the look of this home. If you're inspired, our selection of custom drapes, blinds and accessories can help you find your own way of using the Colour of the Year to design a space that's all yours and everything you want it to be.
We'll be on the lookout for how Rose Quartz and Serenity make their way into next year's clothing lines and interiors. But, we'll also be on the lookout for you!

Our team at Universal Blinds would love to help you incorporate the soon-to-be-trending combination of pink and blue into your Vancouver area home. Contact us today for a free, in-home consultation to get started!

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Pantone’s Surprising Choice for Colour of the Year 2016

December is busy with holiday festivities, but it’s also the month when Pantone, the leading authority on colour, announces its decision for the coveted title of Colour of the Year. The choice for the coming year–or more accurately, choices–has created quite the uproar in the fashion and design world.

That’s right. Pantone selected TWO colours to share the spotlight in 2016: Rose Quartz and Serenity.

As consumers seek mindfulness and well-being as an antidote to modern day stresses, welcoming colors that psychologically fulfill our yearning for reassurance and security are becoming more prominent. Joined together, Rose Quartz and Serenity demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace.

Pastel shades of pink and blue, this color pairing is a huge departure from Pantone’s announcement of bright Radiant Orchid in 2014 and deep Marsala in 2015. While many are jumping to conclusions about the political and cultural implications of Pantone’s decision, we’re here to tell you what you really want to know: how to incorporate the Colour of the Year into your Vancouver area home’s decor.

Whether in soft or hard surface material, the pairing of Rose Quartz and Serenity brings calm and relaxation. Appealing in all finishes, matte, metallic and glossy, the engaging combo joins easily with other mid-tones including greens and purples, rich browns, and all shades of yellow and pink. Add in silver or hot brights for more splash and sparkle.

If pastels aren’t your thing, then go bold! No one’s stopping you from using Pantone’s idea of contrasting pink and blue with vivid shades. In fact, every year designers all over the world come up with their own personal take on how to use the Colour of the Year to inspire their work. The creator of this living space back dropped it with dark blue and then carefully chose decor elements–like the white faux deer head and hot pink chair–for a result that is nothing short of fabulous!

And with the ample light this open-concept space receives, they chose roller shades–simple in both function and design–that won’t take away from the look of this home. If you’re inspired, our selection of custom drapes, blinds and accessories can help you find your own way of using the Colour of the Year to design a space that’s all yours and everything you want it to be.
We’ll be on the lookout for how Rose Quartz and Serenity make their way into next year’s clothing lines and interiors. But, we’ll also be on the lookout for you!

Our team at Universal Blinds would love to help you incorporate the soon-to-be-trending combination of pink and blue into your Vancouver area home. Contact us today for a free, in-home consultation to get started!

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Scuba Cartoon – Lose Weight

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How to Open a Locked out of Bathroom or Bedroom Video by Mr. Locksmith Part 1

How to open a locked bathroom lock or bedroom lock video Part 1 by Mr. Locksmith. At Mr. Locksmith I get several calls a week from customers locked out of Bathroom or Bedrooms. Most of the bathroom locks are very simple to open. This short video is to help you open the 99 percent of bathroom locks.

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How to Open a Locked out of Bathroom or Bedroom Video by Mr. Locksmith Part 1

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The Seabin Project: Working to Clean Up the World’s Oceans

From plastic bags snagged on coral reefs to food wrappers floating on the sea's surface, evidence of plastic pollution is everywhere in the world's oceans. Globally, marine ecosystems are thought to be contaminated with over 110 million tons of plastic trash, a situation that has devastating ramifications for all kinds of aquatic species. 

Four years ago, after a lifetime of visiting harbors and marinas choked with trash, Australian yachtsman Andrew Turton decided to do something about the plastic pollution problem. Together with business partner Pete Ceglinski, Turton started working on an idea that would eventually become known as the Seabin Project, a filter designed to automatically remove trash from confined bodies of water, including harbors, lakes, inland waterways and private pontoons. 

Turton says of the process that "it took a while to figure out how to do it, and I've made a couple of different versions." After undergoing rigorous testing at Real Club Nautico in the inventors' home town of Palma de Mallorca, the latest version of the Seabin is finally ready for production. The device, which resembles a large trash can, is bolted to a floating pontoon in an area of the marina that naturally collects rubbish as a result of wind and current patterns. 

The Seabin is then connected to a shore-based water pump, which allows the device to suck in water 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Floating trash and debris is filtered from the water by a catch bag constructed of natural fibers, then the water is pumped through an oil/water separator that cleanses it of the fuel and detergent continually pumped into the marina by its resident boats, yachts and ships. 

The catch bag must be removed and cleaned once a day, a simple job that Turton and Ceglinski hope will help to create employment in regions where the Seabins are deployed. While the catch bag is being cleaned and its contents responsibly disposed of, another is fitted to the Seabin in its place. Because the Seabin is attached to a floating pontoon that keeps it at the surface at all times, the catch bag remains easy to access regardless of the tides. 

Part of the design process for the Seabin involved making sure the device is eco-friendly, as well as ensuring that it is safe for people to use. After diligently observing the effect of the Seabin on marine life in the Real Club Nautico Marina, Turton and Ceglinski concluded that there are no negative impacts, although small fish apparently like to graze on the algae that inevitably collects on the device's exterior. 

As well as creating a Seabin for general use in harbors and other inland waterways, the Australians are working on a portable version of the product that can be attached directly to private yachts. According to Turton, this version will operate a submersible pump at 48 volts instead of 220, making it possible to run the Seabin off the boat's onboard generator. It will fit neatly underneath the vessel's boarding platform, making it space-efficient and easy to use everywhere. 

At the moment, Turton and Ceglinski are raising the finances to set up production via crowdfunding website Indiegogo. They estimate that the project will require approximately $110,000 per 100 Seabins, all of which will be made from recycled plastic. By using sustainable materials and implementing a global network of factories to cut down on the carbon footprint of transportation, the inventors hope to keep the environmental impact of manufacturing the Seabins to a minimum. 

By manufacturing Seabins in situ, the pair hope that the project will offer financial as well environmental benefits to participating areas. They plan on dedicating some of their funding to the creation of education programs that will involve schoolchildren in the Seabin Project, thereby teaching them awareness of their personal plastic output. It is hoped that members of the general community will also be inspired to action by the visible presence of the Seabins. 

In the long term, the Australians' ultimate goal is to make themselves redundant — to create an ocean so free of trash that there is no further need for Seabins. Turton acknowledges that his project constitutes a small step towards tackling the overwhelming problem of global plastic pollution, but remains hopeful that the Seabin Project has the power to make a difference. In his own words, "we can't catch everything right now, but this is a really positive start."

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The Seabin Project: Working to Clean Up the World’s Oceans

From plastic bags snagged on coral reefs to food wrappers floating on the sea’s surface, evidence of plastic pollution is everywhere in the world’s oceans. Globally, marine ecosystems are thought to be contaminated with over 110 million tons of plastic trash, a situation that has devastating ramifications for all kinds of aquatic species. 

Four years ago, after a lifetime of visiting harbors and marinas choked with trash, Australian yachtsman Andrew Turton decided to do something about the plastic pollution problem. Together with business partner Pete Ceglinski, Turton started working on an idea that would eventually become known as the Seabin Project, a filter designed to automatically remove trash from confined bodies of water, including harbors, lakes, inland waterways and private pontoons. 

Turton says of the process that “it took a while to figure out how to do it, and I’ve made a couple of different versions.” After undergoing rigorous testing at Real Club Nautico in the inventors’ home town of Palma de Mallorca, the latest version of the Seabin is finally ready for production. The device, which resembles a large trash can, is bolted to a floating pontoon in an area of the marina that naturally collects rubbish as a result of wind and current patterns. 

The Seabin is then connected to a shore-based water pump, which allows the device to suck in water 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Floating trash and debris is filtered from the water by a catch bag constructed of natural fibers, then the water is pumped through an oil/water separator that cleanses it of the fuel and detergent continually pumped into the marina by its resident boats, yachts and ships. 

The catch bag must be removed and cleaned once a day, a simple job that Turton and Ceglinski hope will help to create employment in regions where the Seabins are deployed. While the catch bag is being cleaned and its contents responsibly disposed of, another is fitted to the Seabin in its place. Because the Seabin is attached to a floating pontoon that keeps it at the surface at all times, the catch bag remains easy to access regardless of the tides. 

Part of the design process for the Seabin involved making sure the device is eco-friendly, as well as ensuring that it is safe for people to use. After diligently observing the effect of the Seabin on marine life in the Real Club Nautico Marina, Turton and Ceglinski concluded that there are no negative impacts, although small fish apparently like to graze on the algae that inevitably collects on the device’s exterior. 

As well as creating a Seabin for general use in harbors and other inland waterways, the Australians are working on a portable version of the product that can be attached directly to private yachts. According to Turton, this version will operate a submersible pump at 48 volts instead of 220, making it possible to run the Seabin off the boat’s onboard generator. It will fit neatly underneath the vessel’s boarding platform, making it space-efficient and easy to use everywhere. 

At the moment, Turton and Ceglinski are raising the finances to set up production via crowdfunding website Indiegogo. They estimate that the project will require approximately $110,000 per 100 Seabins, all of which will be made from recycled plastic. By using sustainable materials and implementing a global network of factories to cut down on the carbon footprint of transportation, the inventors hope to keep the environmental impact of manufacturing the Seabins to a minimum. 

By manufacturing Seabins in situ, the pair hope that the project will offer financial as well environmental benefits to participating areas. They plan on dedicating some of their funding to the creation of education programs that will involve schoolchildren in the Seabin Project, thereby teaching them awareness of their personal plastic output. It is hoped that members of the general community will also be inspired to action by the visible presence of the Seabins. 

In the long term, the Australians’ ultimate goal is to make themselves redundant — to create an ocean so free of trash that there is no further need for Seabins. Turton acknowledges that his project constitutes a small step towards tackling the overwhelming problem of global plastic pollution, but remains hopeful that the Seabin Project has the power to make a difference. In his own words, “we can’t catch everything right now, but this is a really positive start.”

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Why You Should Carry a Surface Marker Buoy

By guest blogger Hélène Reynaud

In your initial dive-training course, you might have been taught how to inflate a surface marker buoy (SMB) on the surface. For those who don't remember, a SMB is an inflatable buoy, attached to a line, and used by divers to let their boat know their position while still underwater. Even though inflating one may not seem like a skill you'll need to use early in your diving career, it absolutely could be, so it's important to know what to do.

Commonly known as a safety sausage, this device takes up only a small amount of space in your luggage, and then in your BCD pocket or clipped to your jacket. It can be crucial when it comes to your safety. Some are designed to be deployed from underwater, and are known as Delayed Surface Marker Buoys (DSMB). These are typically used at the end of drift dives in order to signal to the boat where you are, or in areas with boat traffic to make sure you are coming up safely.

Deploying one underwater will take a bit of practice. Reels or lines may vary from basic to advanced systems, and may vary in length from 16 to 328 feet (5 to 100 m). Before buying a reel or a line, ask around and see what your dive buddies use and why they like it. Don't forget that the inflatable tube itself is a signaling device, so it should be big and bright enough that a boat could spot it from a distance. Some SMBs will be semi-closed and have a dump valve; some of them will require oral inflation. These small features can make a difference, so make sure to try your equipment on dry land before you take it diving, and also practice deploying it as often as you can with assistance from a dive buddy or your dive guide if necessary.

When deploying a marker from underwater, the air you put into it will change your buoyancy, so you want to be able to control your position in the water during the DSMB launch. Make sure that neither you nor another diver gets entangled in your line.

Deploying a marker on the surface is quite easy: you just use your mouth or your regulator to blow air inside it, and you're all set. Despite this, be sure to practice, as rough surface conditions will hamper your efforts, and you don't want this to be the first time you've deployed your buoy.

Recreational divers may think carrying an SMB is pointless since your dive guide is most likely carrying one or you are diving in an area that you know, but sometimes dives do not go exactly as planned. What if the current picks up and you drift further away than expected or cannot come back to the mooring? What if you get lost and come up somewhere you are not supposed to be and the boat is too far away to spot you? What if a problem arises underwater and you have to come up earlier than expected? What if you get separated from your buddy and have to ascend on your own?

These unplanned for issues, and more, can come up on any dive. And while they are not a huge problem in and of themselves, each of these scenarios has the potential to become a difficult situation if you are not seen or if ascend without a visible device. Being able to signal from underwater or when you get to the surface will hugely alleviate any stress or danger caused by the situations listed above. So buy a surface marker buoy, learn how to use it, and bring it on each and every dive.

 

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Why You Should Carry a Surface Marker Buoy

By guest blogger Hélène Reynaud

In your initial dive-training course, you might have been taught how to inflate a surface marker buoy (SMB) on the surface. For those who don’t remember, a SMB is an inflatable buoy, attached to a line, and used by divers to let their boat know their position while still underwater. Even though inflating one may not seem like a skill you’ll need to use early in your diving career, it absolutely could be, so it’s important to know what to do.

Commonly known as a safety sausage, this device takes up only a small amount of space in your luggage, and then in your BCD pocket or clipped to your jacket. It can be crucial when it comes to your safety. Some are designed to be deployed from underwater, and are known as Delayed Surface Marker Buoys (DSMB). These are typically used at the end of drift dives in order to signal to the boat where you are, or in areas with boat traffic to make sure you are coming up safely.

Deploying one underwater will take a bit of practice. Reels or lines may vary from basic to advanced systems, and may vary in length from 16 to 328 feet (5 to 100 m). Before buying a reel or a line, ask around and see what your dive buddies use and why they like it. Don’t forget that the inflatable tube itself is a signaling device, so it should be big and bright enough that a boat could spot it from a distance. Some SMBs will be semi-closed and have a dump valve; some of them will require oral inflation. These small features can make a difference, so make sure to try your equipment on dry land before you take it diving, and also practice deploying it as often as you can with assistance from a dive buddy or your dive guide if necessary.

When deploying a marker from underwater, the air you put into it will change your buoyancy, so you want to be able to control your position in the water during the DSMB launch. Make sure that neither you nor another diver gets entangled in your line.

Deploying a marker on the surface is quite easy: you just use your mouth or your regulator to blow air inside it, and you’re all set. Despite this, be sure to practice, as rough surface conditions will hamper your efforts, and you don’t want this to be the first time you’ve deployed your buoy.

Recreational divers may think carrying an SMB is pointless since your dive guide is most likely carrying one or you are diving in an area that you know, but sometimes dives do not go exactly as planned. What if the current picks up and you drift further away than expected or cannot come back to the mooring? What if you get lost and come up somewhere you are not supposed to be and the boat is too far away to spot you? What if a problem arises underwater and you have to come up earlier than expected? What if you get separated from your buddy and have to ascend on your own?

These unplanned for issues, and more, can come up on any dive. And while they are not a huge problem in and of themselves, each of these scenarios has the potential to become a difficult situation if you are not seen or if ascend without a visible device. Being able to signal from underwater or when you get to the surface will hugely alleviate any stress or danger caused by the situations listed above. So buy a surface marker buoy, learn how to use it, and bring it on each and every dive.

 

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What is an Eco Friendly Toilet

Many people have questions about Eco Friendly Toilets or low flow toilets and how they work and if they are any good. In our youtube interview with Aaron Gruenke from Perfectbath.com we debuff the misconseptions surrounding dual flush toilets and how they work and what features to look for in a quality Eco Friendly dual flush toilet.

 

Here is an excerpt transcript of the interview below:

 

Rob Green: Hey, there! Rob here and I am here with Aaron from PerfectBath. I wanted to ask a few questions around Eco-friendly toilets and answer some of the common questions and frequently asked questions that people have when they are stopping and considering an Eco-friendly toilet. Thank you so much for joining me here in Aaron and how is your day so far?

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: Oh, it is great. I am always happy to help you out there Rob  answer your questions and everybody else questions.

 

Rob Green: Awesome. Awesome. Can we start off with… I guess what is an Eco-friendly toilet. What makes a toilet Eco-friendly?

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: Well, that is something that is kind of a new buzzword. A buzzword that people are using. That term is "Eco-friendly". What it really amounts to is the toilets that use a lot less water. There are more water efficient. They are more friendly to the environment and that is what Eco-friendly toilet is. The new toilets they use 3-5 L of water versus the old ones that use half a lake. You know, it is 11 to 15 L per flush. So, these are using just a small portion but they still perform just as well or better than the old toilets.

 

Rob Green: Well, that is awesome. Along the idea of Eco-friendly toilets. I've heard the term WaterSence. Is it a certification or something? I've had questions around what water since really is.

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: Yes, so the water since certification. It started in California and it is a rating of high quality toilets that perform well on less water. So, when you have that rating of the water since you will qualify for a rebate from your municipality. There is a benefit to making sure that you using a Water-Sense rated toilet because you do get that rebate for changing out a toilet in your home.

 

Rob Green: Very cool. Very cool. When we are talking about Eco-friendly. A lot of times you hear people talk about a dual flush versus a single flush toilet. When it comes to that. It is intuitive what that means but do they work how they say they do? I've heard horror stories about dual flush versus single flush toilets.

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: Yes, the older dual flush toilets when they first started coming in. They did not perform quite as what they were expected to do.  A lot of people they used to flush them two and three times in order to get all of the waste out. The new dual flush toilets, the perform much better. The Eago toilets which we are very proud that we sell. They perform exceptionally well. They use 3 litres on a single flush button. So for the liquid waste you use a single flush option. For solid waste you use a dual flush option which uses 5 1/2 litres.  So you're able to fraction it down to use less water than what a regular single flush toilet which would be about 5 1/2 L for every flush. That is even with new more efficient toilets.

 

Rob Green: Okay, very cool. With the newer one like a quality dual flush toilet does work as advertised if you will say. It is the older ones. I guess, is a less quality product. Right? That has problems.

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: Absolutely.

 

Rob Green: Okay. Very good. Other than dual flush I'm looking for WaterSense to be able to get rebates and all of that. What other features should people be considering whey they looking for a quality toilet?

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: Do you know that is something that a lot of people never thought of before. It is what are things to look for in a toilet? They always thought that, "a toilet is a toilet". Well, when you look at some of the new more innovative toilets they have one piece designs. They do not have a separate tank and they do not have the big cutouts on the side where the mounting bolts are and it's difficult to clean. The newer toilets they are fully skirted. They are easy to clean. They are all one piece. Most of the good quality toilets they are at a comfort height which means that when you sit down you not feel like you're sitting half on the floor. There are generally about 17 1/2 inches versus a regular standard toilet. A regular standard toilet is about 14 – 15 inches. So, you are sitting a little higher and a little more comfortable.

 

Some of the other features that you can look for is slow-close seats.  If someone gets up in the middle of the night. They're not going to be clunking the toilet seat down. Women are always complaining that men forget to put the toilet seat down. Well, with the newer toilets they have the slow-close seats. They will automatically close for you. The toilet never stand up.

 

Rob Green: That is awesome. I did not know that they make that with toilets now. Where it will automatically put the seat down. That is awesome. I have another question that is a little bit off-topic from the "Eco-friendly" but it is something that comes up a lot. If you are installing a toilet in your basement. I've heard some people talk about trying to find the correct size or having toilets work properly in the basement. Is there anything that people should be considering when they are making that decision for toilets specifically for basements.

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: Yes you want to make sure that your toilet has enough flow. Generally most of the quality toilets will use a map rating. You want to look for a toilet that is close to 1000 MPA which is the map rating. That signifies the amount of water that is going to push or flow in one flush. In a basement you make sure that you are getting all the waste out of the pipes. The other thing that you want to do is that a lot of people are looking for the rough-end spot. That is because it is specially the case in older homes where the 10 inch rough-end the concrete you cannot easily change that.  You do not have a lot of choices with 10" toilets typically. One thing that we like about the Eago brand toilets is because you can use the same toilet that you use in your standard 12 inch rough-in. You can use that it is a 10 inch rough-in toilet as well just by changing a mounting flange which we are able to supply to our customers. That gives us more options that they can still use an elegant looking toilet even in these difficult applications.

 

Rob Green: Very cool. That is awesome that you can…essentially almost like an adapter that you are using. What did you call that again?

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: It is just a different mounting flange. The flange mounts to the floor then you just drop the toilet on top. Then you put silicone around it and it makes it super easy. Most people that are use to the old toilets that you have to bolt down everything. With these new ones you essentially drop them on and they're good to go.

 

Rob Green: Wow,  that is very cool. Awesome. Well, I think that is all the questions that I have specifically around Eco-friendly toilets, the features and all of that.  If someone is watching this and they have more questions above and beyond what we are talk about. Is their way they can contact someone at perfect bath or yourself if they have questions about their specific situation or they are really still trying to make a decision around the toilet?

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: Absolutely. You know that anybody can give me a call personally. Our toll-free number 1-866-843-1641. We are happy to answer any of questions or you can find me an email. I'll be happy to answer you back. Just send it to info@perfectbath.com. We'll get back to you as quickly as we can to help answer your questions.

 

Rob Green: Awesome www.perfectbath.com. I'll put that in the description underneath the video so if someone needs the phone number I will put it there. To make it easy. Where would they find you online. It is, www.perfectbath.com is that right?

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: Absolutely. www.perfectbath.com. Yes, come check us out. We got some nice bathroom fixtures.

 

Rob Green: Awesome. Thank you so much Aaron and you have a fantastic rest of your day. If you're watching this I hope you enjoy this and if you have any other questions definitely shoot Aaron an email and give him a shout.

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: Yes, thanks a lot Rob.

 

Rob Green: Thanks talk you soon.

 

Interview with Rob Green from Adversponse and Aaron Gruenke from Perfectbath.com

 

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What is an Eco Friendly Toilet

Many people have questions about Eco Friendly Toilets or low flow toilets and how they work and if they are any good. In our youtube interview with Aaron Gruenke from Perfectbath.com we debuff the misconseptions surrounding dual flush toilets and how they work and what features to look for in a quality Eco Friendly dual flush toilet.

 

Here is an excerpt transcript of the interview below:

 

Rob Green: Hey, there! Rob here and I am here with Aaron from PerfectBath. I wanted to ask a few questions around Eco-friendly toilets and answer some of the common questions and frequently asked questions that people have when they are stopping and considering an Eco-friendly toilet. Thank you so much for joining me here in Aaron and how is your day so far?

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: Oh, it is great. I am always happy to help you out there Rob  answer your questions and everybody else questions.

 

Rob Green: Awesome. Awesome. Can we start off with… I guess what is an Eco-friendly toilet. What makes a toilet Eco-friendly?

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: Well, that is something that is kind of a new buzzword. A buzzword that people are using. That term is “Eco-friendly”. What it really amounts to is the toilets that use a lot less water. There are more water efficient. They are more friendly to the environment and that is what Eco-friendly toilet is. The new toilets they use 3-5 L of water versus the old ones that use half a lake. You know, it is 11 to 15 L per flush. So, these are using just a small portion but they still perform just as well or better than the old toilets.

 

Rob Green: Well, that is awesome. Along the idea of Eco-friendly toilets. I’ve heard the term WaterSence. Is it a certification or something? I’ve had questions around what water since really is.

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: Yes, so the water since certification. It started in California and it is a rating of high quality toilets that perform well on less water. So, when you have that rating of the water since you will qualify for a rebate from your municipality. There is a benefit to making sure that you using a Water-Sense rated toilet because you do get that rebate for changing out a toilet in your home.

 

Rob Green: Very cool. Very cool. When we are talking about Eco-friendly. A lot of times you hear people talk about a dual flush versus a single flush toilet. When it comes to that. It is intuitive what that means but do they work how they say they do? I’ve heard horror stories about dual flush versus single flush toilets.

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: Yes, the older dual flush toilets when they first started coming in. They did not perform quite as what they were expected to do.  A lot of people they used to flush them two and three times in order to get all of the waste out. The new dual flush toilets, the perform much better. The Eago toilets which we are very proud that we sell. They perform exceptionally well. They use 3 litres on a single flush button. So for the liquid waste you use a single flush option. For solid waste you use a dual flush option which uses 5 1/2 litres.  So you’re able to fraction it down to use less water than what a regular single flush toilet which would be about 5 1/2 L for every flush. That is even with new more efficient toilets.

 

Rob Green: Okay, very cool. With the newer one like a quality dual flush toilet does work as advertised if you will say. It is the older ones. I guess, is a less quality product. Right? That has problems.

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: Absolutely.

 

Rob Green: Okay. Very good. Other than dual flush I’m looking for WaterSense to be able to get rebates and all of that. What other features should people be considering whey they looking for a quality toilet?

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: Do you know that is something that a lot of people never thought of before. It is what are things to look for in a toilet? They always thought that, “a toilet is a toilet”. Well, when you look at some of the new more innovative toilets they have one piece designs. They do not have a separate tank and they do not have the big cutouts on the side where the mounting bolts are and it’s difficult to clean. The newer toilets they are fully skirted. They are easy to clean. They are all one piece. Most of the good quality toilets they are at a comfort height which means that when you sit down you not feel like you’re sitting half on the floor. There are generally about 17 1/2 inches versus a regular standard toilet. A regular standard toilet is about 14 – 15 inches. So, you are sitting a little higher and a little more comfortable.

 

Some of the other features that you can look for is slow-close seats.  If someone gets up in the middle of the night. They’re not going to be clunking the toilet seat down. Women are always complaining that men forget to put the toilet seat down. Well, with the newer toilets they have the slow-close seats. They will automatically close for you. The toilet never stand up.

 

Rob Green: That is awesome. I did not know that they make that with toilets now. Where it will automatically put the seat down. That is awesome. I have another question that is a little bit off-topic from the “Eco-friendly” but it is something that comes up a lot. If you are installing a toilet in your basement. I’ve heard some people talk about trying to find the correct size or having toilets work properly in the basement. Is there anything that people should be considering when they are making that decision for toilets specifically for basements.

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: Yes you want to make sure that your toilet has enough flow. Generally most of the quality toilets will use a map rating. You want to look for a toilet that is close to 1000 MPA which is the map rating. That signifies the amount of water that is going to push or flow in one flush. In a basement you make sure that you are getting all the waste out of the pipes. The other thing that you want to do is that a lot of people are looking for the rough-end spot. That is because it is specially the case in older homes where the 10 inch rough-end the concrete you cannot easily change that.  You do not have a lot of choices with 10” toilets typically. One thing that we like about the Eago brand toilets is because you can use the same toilet that you use in your standard 12 inch rough-in. You can use that it is a 10 inch rough-in toilet as well just by changing a mounting flange which we are able to supply to our customers. That gives us more options that they can still use an elegant looking toilet even in these difficult applications.

 

Rob Green: Very cool. That is awesome that you can…essentially almost like an adapter that you are using. What did you call that again?

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: It is just a different mounting flange. The flange mounts to the floor then you just drop the toilet on top. Then you put silicone around it and it makes it super easy. Most people that are use to the old toilets that you have to bolt down everything. With these new ones you essentially drop them on and they’re good to go.

 

Rob Green: Wow,  that is very cool. Awesome. Well, I think that is all the questions that I have specifically around Eco-friendly toilets, the features and all of that.  If someone is watching this and they have more questions above and beyond what we are talk about. Is their way they can contact someone at perfect bath or yourself if they have questions about their specific situation or they are really still trying to make a decision around the toilet?

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: Absolutely. You know that anybody can give me a call personally. Our toll-free number 1-866-843-1641. We are happy to answer any of questions or you can find me an email. I’ll be happy to answer you back. Just send it to info@perfectbath.com. We’ll get back to you as quickly as we can to help answer your questions.

 

Rob Green: Awesome www.perfectbath.com. I’ll put that in the description underneath the video so if someone needs the phone number I will put it there. To make it easy. Where would they find you online. It is, www.perfectbath.com is that right?

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: Absolutely. www.perfectbath.com. Yes, come check us out. We got some nice bathroom fixtures.

 

Rob Green: Awesome. Thank you so much Aaron and you have a fantastic rest of your day. If you’re watching this I hope you enjoy this and if you have any other questions definitely shoot Aaron an email and give him a shout.

 

Aaron from www.perfectbath.com: Yes, thanks a lot Rob.

 

Rob Green: Thanks talk you soon.

 

Interview with Rob Green from Adversponse and Aaron Gruenke from Perfectbath.com

 

• What is an Eco Friendly Toilet
• How To Choose a Good Toilet

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Scuba Diving Checklist: Deep Diving

Of course there's standard gear for every dive: wetsuit or drysuit (or simply a rashguard if you're in very warm waters), tank, BCD, regulator, fins and mask. Add a bit of personal gear, such as a camera, and on most dives that's pretty much all you'll need. But certain types of dives or those with a specific purpose call for specific pieces of equipment that you wouldn't normally bring.

In this series of articles, we'll help you put together checklists for various types of dives, this time for deep diving.

More breathing gas

Deeper dives mean greater gas consumption, so you might want to consider a larger tank, or perhaps even double tanks connected with a manifold. Knowing your SAC (Surface Air Consumption rate is a great help as you can use it to calculate how much gas you'll need for a given depth. But remember that gas consumption doesn't necessarily increase with depth alone. The increased stress of diving deep can further increase your gas consumption, so always give yourself a very wide margin.

Redundant gas source

A pony bottle is highly recommended for deep dives, as having a backup source of air with a separate first stage helps ensure that you have enough gas for your dive and ascent. If you're using double tanks, this counts as a backup gas source. A Spare Air isn't something I'd recommend for deep dives, as they don't generally contain enough air to make it to the surface from the deepest point of a deep dive.

More exposure protection

Deeper waters often mean lower temperatures, so a thicker wetsuit or more insulation under your drysuit is often necessary to avoid becoming chilled during a dive.

Backup dive computer

Never a bad idea, an extra dive computer will give you a backup depth gauge and timer should your primary computer fail. Attach it to your BCD or stuff it in a pocket because, truth is, dive computers fail sometimes, and often at the least convenient moment. Having a backup will help you finish your dive safely, and ensure you adhere to the proper ascent rate and obey any deep and safety stops along the way. Do note that most dive organizations recommend that you do not switch computers mid-dive, so consider this a tool intended for safe ascents only.

DSMB

Should you have to end your dive suddenly, due to low gas or a computer failure, you may or may not be at your intended surfacing point. If you are far away from it, being able to signal for your boat to come pick you up will save you a long and potentially exhausting swim. So bring a DSMB with a line reel or spool attached and send it up from your safety stop.

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Scuba Diving Checklist: Deep Diving

Of course there’s standard gear for every dive: wetsuit or drysuit (or simply a rashguard if you’re in very warm waters), tank, BCD, regulator, fins and mask. Add a bit of personal gear, such as a camera, and on most dives that’s pretty much all you’ll need. But certain types of dives or those with a specific purpose call for specific pieces of equipment that you wouldn’t normally bring.

In this series of articles, we’ll help you put together checklists for various types of dives, this time for deep diving.

More breathing gas

Deeper dives mean greater gas consumption, so you might want to consider a larger tank, or perhaps even double tanks connected with a manifold. Knowing your SAC (Surface Air Consumption rate is a great help as you can use it to calculate how much gas you’ll need for a given depth. But remember that gas consumption doesn’t necessarily increase with depth alone. The increased stress of diving deep can further increase your gas consumption, so always give yourself a very wide margin.

Redundant gas source

A pony bottle is highly recommended for deep dives, as having a backup source of air with a separate first stage helps ensure that you have enough gas for your dive and ascent. If you’re using double tanks, this counts as a backup gas source. A Spare Air isn’t something I’d recommend for deep dives, as they don’t generally contain enough air to make it to the surface from the deepest point of a deep dive.

More exposure protection

Deeper waters often mean lower temperatures, so a thicker wetsuit or more insulation under your drysuit is often necessary to avoid becoming chilled during a dive.

Backup dive computer

Never a bad idea, an extra dive computer will give you a backup depth gauge and timer should your primary computer fail. Attach it to your BCD or stuff it in a pocket because, truth is, dive computers fail sometimes, and often at the least convenient moment. Having a backup will help you finish your dive safely, and ensure you adhere to the proper ascent rate and obey any deep and safety stops along the way. Do note that most dive organizations recommend that you do not switch computers mid-dive, so consider this a tool intended for safe ascents only.

DSMB

Should you have to end your dive suddenly, due to low gas or a computer failure, you may or may not be at your intended surfacing point. If you are far away from it, being able to signal for your boat to come pick you up will save you a long and potentially exhausting swim. So bring a DSMB with a line reel or spool attached and send it up from your safety stop.

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