If the hot water is too hot, there’s a likelihood the cylinder is overheating, most probably as a result of the immersion heater thermostat not shutting down.For direct cylinders where the water’s ‘scorchio’, the unit may have been incorrectly wired. … Continue reading →

The immersion heater is the heating element that is situated in your hot water tank. It is easy to identify. The exposed part looks like an upturned cup and can be found at the top of the tank (top entry) … Continue reading →

The range of expected behavior would be that your bandwidth would reduce by anywhere from 80–90% of wired all the way down to 5 or 10% depending on conditions, and your latency will go from double to 10x and beyond. … Continue reading →

Materials that Interfere with Your WiFi Signal 1 – Metal. The ultimate signal blocking material. 2 – Concrete Walls. 3 – Plaster and Metal Lath. 4 – Ceramic Tile. 5 – Windows and Tinted Glass. 6 – Mirrors. 7 – … Continue reading →

Concrete, with and without metal reinforcement, is one of the worst building materials for wireless signals to pass through, but masonry block and bricks can also be serious barriers for Wi-Fi. Plywood and drywall come close to zero signal loss … Continue reading →

Smart bulbs and smart plugs You can expect to use somewhere in the neighborhood of 50 MB each month depending on manufacturer. You may have more to be concerned about with security than data with smart appliances. Do smart plugs … Continue reading →

In the US, the average box fan costs $0.011 per hour and $0.088 per night (i.e. 8hrs) to run. If running 24/7, the average box fan costs 26 cents per day, $1.84 per week and $8.15 per month. Is it … Continue reading →

Usually, one bar of service on your phone means you’re receiving poor signal because you’re too far from the nearest cell tower or something is blocking the signal from getting to your device. How do I get more bars on … Continue reading →

Extreme Temperatures. Extreme heat, cold, humidity, or moisture can permanently damage the display a flat screen TV. Humidity can short out circuitry inside the TV, while extreme heat or cold can disrupt the ability of the pixels to change color … Continue reading →

Yes, it can! Any kind of light bulbs, from fluorescent to incandescent to halogen, can cause fires if they are not used correctly. Here are the specific features on common household light bulbs that can potentially lead to fire. Can … Continue reading →

Heat the water for 5-10 minutes, or until it starts to bubble constantly. Water boils at 195–220 °F (91–104 °C). The amount of time it takes your kettle to reach this temperature may vary slightly, depending on how full it … Continue reading →

HYGIENE aside, there is a practical reason why filling kettles from the cold tap is better for the beverage it contains more oxygen than hot, so the tea will taste better. Is it better to put hot or cold water … Continue reading →

Yes you can , as long as you don’t exceed the current draw limit of the outlet itself and the limit of the power strip. Most power strips are made to draw 1500 watts and if you exceed that it … Continue reading →

How do I add an Amazon plug in? Set Up Your Amazon Smart Plug Plug your device into the wall. Open the Alexa app . Open More and select Add Device. Select Plug. Follow the instructions to setup your device. … Continue reading →

A good internet speed is at or above 25 Mbps. These speeds will support most online activity, such as HD streaming, online gaming, web browsing and downloading music. How fast should my WiFi be? A good download speed is at … Continue reading →