-
Christian Chat is a moderated online Christian community allowing Christians around the world to fellowship with each other in real time chat via webcam, voice, and text, with the Christian Chat app. You can also start or participate in a Bible-based discussion here in the Christian Chat Forums, where members can also share with each other their own videos, pictures, or favorite Christian music.
If you are a Christian and need encouragement and fellowship, we're here for you! If you are not a Christian but interested in knowing more about Jesus our Lord, you're also welcome! Want to know what the Bible says, and how you can apply it to your life? Join us!
To make new Christian friends now around the world, click here to join Christian Chat.
Brita's good. So is pur and Zero water. As for the charcoal nuggets, as long as you freeze them, I'm sure the water wouldn't taste burnt. 
But seriously though, charcoal, and I forgot the rest of it, is part of the filtration system. (Not to be confused with coal. Yes, my mind goes there cause of my students who would confuse coal and charcoal.)
But seriously though, charcoal, and I forgot the rest of it, is part of the filtration system. (Not to be confused with coal. Yes, my mind goes there cause of my students who would confuse coal and charcoal.)
H
So I've been evaluating my lighting and electronic switches situation.
I'm leaning towards switching most of my lights to dimmer switches, with the exception of the kitchen, laundry room, and my office, and also switching all the lights to LED.
Any thoughts on pros and cons of dimming vs straight on/off? Do you have a preference for either? Any issues come up that you didn't anticipate?
I have a long weekend coming up soon, so I'm looking forward to tackling some serious painting and window sealing projects.
I'm leaning towards switching most of my lights to dimmer switches, with the exception of the kitchen, laundry room, and my office, and also switching all the lights to LED.
Any thoughts on pros and cons of dimming vs straight on/off? Do you have a preference for either? Any issues come up that you didn't anticipate?
I have a long weekend coming up soon, so I'm looking forward to tackling some serious painting and window sealing projects.
Make sure your dimmer switches are compatible with your LED bulb. Most are not. A dimmer really does nothing more than switch current on and off at really fast speeds. So fast you don't see it flickering. Since an incandescent bulb heats the filament to produce light, the faster the current is switched on and off the less time the bulb filament has to "warm up" so the light looks dimmer even though it's flickering. Most dimmers work like this. There are new dimmers that will work with CFL and LED bulbs but they're a little more expensive.
Its best to buy both LED-compatible dimmer switches and Dimmer-compatible LED bulbs. Not buying one or the other might cause problems:
Popular Mechanics short article:
How to Use a Dimmer Switch With CFLs and LEDs
Popular Mechanics short article:
How to Use a Dimmer Switch With CFLs and LEDs
Not measurably, but it does reduce the life of an incandescent bulb. See, the dimmers, like in your home, are rated for much higher wattage than what you'll need for an LED or a CFL. The tungsten steel type dimmer rates at 250 or even 400 watts. That's a lot more wattage than the light emitting diodes need. Incandescent lights pull an average 100w with can lights or floods pulling as much as 400. If your goal is saving energy you'll need the CFLs or LEDs but just bear in mind that dimming them doesn't save appreciable energy. It's more for aesthetics. Really entirely for aesthetics.
H
I saw a local show called "Flip My Florida Yard" today, and it provided me with SO much inspiration and insight on how to approach landscaping and gardening my yard.
If anyone is interested... Flip My Florida Yard (TV Series) - Home
the only thing I've done to the yard since I moved is trim some weeds away from the house, had everything mowed once, and cleared away brush and debris (found a wheelbarrow at a yard sale for a steal that came in handy!) My focus has mainly been indoor projects so far. My house is still quite empty, actually, but I'm really enjoying the process of pulling everything together, for the most part.
Ideally what id like
- no (or minimal) grass
- nothing toxic to dogs (my dog is too curious, sticks her nose and tongue in everything)
- Florida native and Florida-friendly plants
- an edibles container garden
- a wooden beehive
My front and backyards are just an empty slate for the time being with the exception of an orange tree, oak tree, and a weird mixture of weeds and grass. Realistically, its probably going to be a multiple year project, but I think I'm going to draw up a plan and work out a budget anyway. Maybe compare my notes with a professional landscaping consultation and run everything by the historic preservation board (I can't imagine not getting a greenlight because anything would be an improvement to the current state, let's be real)
On another note, Im going to go with the phillips hue dimmable led lighting but ill wait until my current bulbs die off...i can integrate it with devices I'm already using so it works out great
I've taped off everything to start painting my dining room after church tomorrow. My dog sleeps in there when she's not under my bed (since the room is empty it was the perfect place for her crate) so hopefully she's not too disgruntled by the change
Anyway, anyone have landscaping tips or words of wisdom to share?
Projects that you're working on?
Zero, I may eventually need to pick your brain on that ceiling fan installation if it's a simple process. It's starting to get hot at night!
If anyone is interested... Flip My Florida Yard (TV Series) - Home
the only thing I've done to the yard since I moved is trim some weeds away from the house, had everything mowed once, and cleared away brush and debris (found a wheelbarrow at a yard sale for a steal that came in handy!) My focus has mainly been indoor projects so far. My house is still quite empty, actually, but I'm really enjoying the process of pulling everything together, for the most part.
Ideally what id like
- no (or minimal) grass
- nothing toxic to dogs (my dog is too curious, sticks her nose and tongue in everything)
- Florida native and Florida-friendly plants
- an edibles container garden
- a wooden beehive
My front and backyards are just an empty slate for the time being with the exception of an orange tree, oak tree, and a weird mixture of weeds and grass. Realistically, its probably going to be a multiple year project, but I think I'm going to draw up a plan and work out a budget anyway. Maybe compare my notes with a professional landscaping consultation and run everything by the historic preservation board (I can't imagine not getting a greenlight because anything would be an improvement to the current state, let's be real)
On another note, Im going to go with the phillips hue dimmable led lighting but ill wait until my current bulbs die off...i can integrate it with devices I'm already using so it works out great
I've taped off everything to start painting my dining room after church tomorrow. My dog sleeps in there when she's not under my bed (since the room is empty it was the perfect place for her crate) so hopefully she's not too disgruntled by the change
Anyway, anyone have landscaping tips or words of wisdom to share?
Projects that you're working on?
Zero, I may eventually need to pick your brain on that ceiling fan installation if it's a simple process. It's starting to get hot at night!
W
Helloo:
I know little of landscaping / gardening, but here's a tip based on experience:
If you use loose gravel (like in that picture), make sure you have something underneath to stop weeds and grass from growing!
........
Question: My washing machine says Water inlet fault
Google says it is most likely to be either the tap (I checked, it is working) or the filter
If it is the filter, I have to remove the tube that supplies the water to get to it....
so question is: Is this tube (and the area behind it inside the machine) emptied after a wash cycle ... ooooor should I have a bucket and a heap of towels ready before attempting this ?
I know little of landscaping / gardening, but here's a tip based on experience:
If you use loose gravel (like in that picture), make sure you have something underneath to stop weeds and grass from growing!
........
Question: My washing machine says Water inlet fault
Google says it is most likely to be either the tap (I checked, it is working) or the filter
If it is the filter, I have to remove the tube that supplies the water to get to it....
so question is: Is this tube (and the area behind it inside the machine) emptied after a wash cycle ... ooooor should I have a bucket and a heap of towels ready before attempting this ?
H
Helloo:
I know little of landscaping / gardening, but here's a tip based on experience:
If you use loose gravel (like in that picture), make sure you have something underneath to stop weeds and grass from growing!
........
Question: My washing machine says Water inlet fault
Google says it is most likely to be either the tap (I checked, it is working) or the filter
If it is the filter, I have to remove the tube that supplies the water to get to it....
so question is: Is this tube (and the area behind it inside the machine) emptied after a wash cycle ... ooooor should I have a bucket and a heap of towels ready before attempting this ?
I know little of landscaping / gardening, but here's a tip based on experience:
If you use loose gravel (like in that picture), make sure you have something underneath to stop weeds and grass from growing!
........
Question: My washing machine says Water inlet fault
Google says it is most likely to be either the tap (I checked, it is working) or the filter
If it is the filter, I have to remove the tube that supplies the water to get to it....
so question is: Is this tube (and the area behind it inside the machine) emptied after a wash cycle ... ooooor should I have a bucket and a heap of towels ready before attempting this ?
Also, is there any chance that your washer is still under warranty? If so, maybe you can have someone look at it for free. Mine was covered by the manufacturer for a year from the purchase date