Yes you can. If you paddle a Greenland-style (“sit-in”) kayak you can loose your balance for several reasons: wave action, wakes from powerboats, leaning over, etc. If you loose your balance the kayak may capsize, and you will slide out … Continue reading →

Header – A floor framing member that runs across the well opening. The top riser of the stair is attached to the header. Landing Tread – A structural moulding, used on all landings and balconies, to create a transition between … Continue reading →

It’s simply a shower curtain hook attached to a short (10-12 inch) heavy line which has a colored styrofoam float attached to the other end. At days end, simply reach in, grab a float, pull out a fish, un-clip the … Continue reading →

The SepAerator® Septic Tank Aerator from Septic Solutions can be added to any existing septic tank to rejuvenate failing secondary treatment systems such as drainfields, mound systems, and sand filters. This system was designed by experts with over 25 year … Continue reading →

What exactly is a septic tank aerator? An aerator, or air pump, pushes air and oxygen into your septic system. The additional oxygen increases natural bacterial activity within the system, that then provides additional treatment for nutrients in the effluent. … Continue reading →

How should kayak paddles be oriented? Orient Your Paddle Blades You want your large knuckles pointed up and your blades perpendicular to the surface of the ground. You want the shorter side of each blade on the bottom. (Not a … Continue reading →

How to take outside measurements using a vernier caliper? Step 1 – Tighten jaws of caliper around object. Step 2 – Ensure object is lying straight in jaws. Step 3 – Turn lock screw. Step 4 – Read measured value. … Continue reading →

The useable width of the bar, as measured from the center of the drops. Commonly listed in 2cm increments. Shoulder width is important to factor in when choosing bar width- the wider your shoulders, the wider a bar you should … Continue reading →

Minimum diameter of bar used in slab is 8mm. As per IS 456:2000 minimum diameter of bar used for column is 12mm. All structural engineer recommends 12mm dia bar as minimum diameter of bar for beam. What is the minimum … Continue reading →

Rebar (short for reinforcing bar), known when massed as reinforcing steel or reinforcement steel, is a steel bar or mesh of steel wires used as a tension device in reinforced concrete and reinforced masonry structures to strengthen and aid the … Continue reading →

6′ intervals. Flagging must be present at a minimum of 6′ intervals with high-visibility material. Must have a smooth surface so an employee does not sustain a puncture, laceration, or possibly snag their clothing. The system is properly spliced or … Continue reading →

Technically called ‘beam overall’ (BOA), the beam of a boat is its width at its widest point. While some people directly translate a boat’s beam (as they see it online or in a brochure) to how much space they believe … Continue reading →

Snaffle bits are generally gentler on a horse’s mouth than other types of bits while still providing adequate communication. When a rider pulls the reins, the snaffle bit puts pressure on the bars, lips, and tongue of the horse’s mouth. … Continue reading →

I highly recommend using a 100% Fluorocarbon Leader when fishing for redfish. 100% Fluorocarbon Leader has lower memory, more abrasion resistance, and is clearer than monofilament fishing line. I also want to add that you will want to use Fluorocarbon … Continue reading →

Surface currents are caused mainly by wind blowing across the surface of the water and the friction causing waves. Deep water currents are caused by many things, such as temperature changes, salinity, gravity, and density. Deep water currents are also … Continue reading →