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Law Bans “Light,” “Mild,” “Low” Labels on Cigarettes
Earlier this week, a law banning tobacco makers from using certain terms in product names that could mislead consumers, such as “light,” “mild,” and “low” became effective. The Sun Times noted that manufactures have moved to using color-coding to differentiate their product lines. Last year, President Barack Obama signed The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control [...]
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The Bentley Boys – an Ultra-exclusive Chronograph

Between 1924 and 1930, Bentley won the famous Le Mans 24 Hours race five times. This was the era of the legendary Bentley Boys. As a partner to the British car manufacturer, Breitling has chosen to mark the occasion by issuing a limited series dedicated to this top-level competition.
Gifted sportsmen, genuine amateurs and high-spirited ladies’ men, the Bentley Boys raced primarily for honor, fired by a taste for challenges. For four consecutive years, from 1927 to 1930, they won the race in great style. Their names were “Benjy” Benjafield, a Harley Street doctor; Tim Birkin, the best British driver of the period; Sammy Davis, chief editor of The Autocar magazine; Bernard Rubin and Glen Kidston… But the most famous of all was Woolf Barnato, a multimillionaire South African diamond merchant. This flamboyant figure, who did much to establish the legend of the Bentley Boys in the public imagination,won the Le Mans 24 Hours race three years in a row. In 1928, he came first with Rubin. In 1929 with Tim Birkin at the wheel of a Speed 6, he dominated the race from start to finish, scarcely rivaled by a threesome of 4.5 Litre Bentleys driving a hundred or so kilometers behind them. In 1930, he won an historic triumph for his last race.
An ultra-exclusive chronograph
To celebrate its presence alongside Team Bentley, replica watch has chosen to issue a chronograph dedicated to this legendary race. The Bentley Le Mans chronograph is a limited edition of 1,000. It is powered by a selfwinding movement with 24-hour display, an allusion to the length of the race. This original and exclusive mechanism ¨C Breitling Caliber 22 ¨C also has a Flyback function. In another aesthetic reference to the Le Mans 24 Hours race, the engine-turned surface of the bezel is inspired by the dashboard finish of the Bentleys which won the race five times between 1924 and 1930: the 3 Litre Bentleys, the 4 1/2 Litre, the 4 1/2 Blowers and the Speed 6.
Inspired by motor-racing, the Bentley Le Mans chronograph is equipped with a variable tachometer, another exclusive Breitling replica watch feature. Used in conjunction with the chronograph, this device enables one to measure average speed, whatever the time elapsed, the distance covered or the speed reached. In much the same way as a slide rule, the variable tachometer is activated by the rotation of the outer bezel, which drives a pinion and arbor acting on the inner bezel. This clever mechanical solution guarantees precise read-off of the measured speeds. The Bentley Le Mans chronograph is an imposing 48.7 mm in diameter, making it the largest of all Breitling chronographs.
However, thanks to its ingenious construction, it can adapt to most wrist sizes: a hollowed recess in the case enables the bracelet to swivel freely on its axis to ensure a perfect fit on the wrist. In addition to the limited series of 1,000 in steel, this collector’s chronograph also comes in a yellow gold version, issued in three series of 24 worldwide. The silhouette of the Bentley Speed 8 appears on the back of each case.
Bently Le Mans
Movement: Breitling replica watch Caliber 22, chronometer-certified, selfwinding high-frequency (28,800 vibrations per hour), 38 jewels. 24-hour display. 1/4th of a second chronograph, 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers, Flyback function. Calendar. Case: limited series of 1,000 in steel and 3 limited series of 24 in 18K yellow gold. Water-resistant to 330 ft (100 m). Screw-locked crown. Rotating pinion bezel with variable tachometer: Diameter: 48.70 mm Straps/bracelet: leather, crocodile leather, buffalo leather/ Speed bracelet.

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I know some of you wanted to see the tractor plow some more, but I have been dying to use this thing since I repaired it. Besides, I dont think the tractor would have worked too well, if at all, with the weight of this snow. I trash picked this 1 and half years ago. At the time it seemed to only need a carb rebuild (tank of old gas) and the transmission was seized. Spent a whole on the kit, rebuilt the carb, and it started right up. The transmission is a simple axle with a large wheel that a smaller rubber wheel rubs on, and depending on where the shifter is, moves from the outside of the larger wheel to the inside making the machine go slower to faster. There was a mouse nest in there, caused moisture build up rusting the shafts. I had noticed that most of the shear pins were broken, and went and replaced them thinking nothing of it. When the machine was on the impeller moved fine and the wheels turned. Last winter I tried using it, but as soon as it hit the snow, the auger would stop spinning and just stop the machine in its tracks. The second stage was still working, but the first stage augers would slip if load was put on them. That turned out to be a stripped brass gear in the gear box up front. the part is about , but I was able to salvage one from an 80’s ariens with a seized engine. Why the hell is it brass? All in all, I spent on this thing and it works perfectly Started on the first pull, which amazed me. I never had a tecumseh that worked that well …
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High Pressure Regenerative Blowers

There are four power-source choices for regenerative blowers: DC power, AC single-phase, AC three-phase, and engine. Features for regenerative blowers include: control panels and pressure or vacuum gauges. Most control panels include adjustment controls instead of a simple, regulator knob. Regenerative blowers can also have a pressure or vacuum gauge or sensor with a dial or digital readout that monitors the pressure or vacuum levels in the system.

Regenerative blowers (sometimes called Side Channel Blowers) are relatively low-pressure, high-volume blowers that generate centrifugal airflow. They are used in compression blowers, vacuum blowers, and industrial blower applications. Compression regenerative blowers can be used or configured as a compressor or air supply unit. Vacuum regenerative blowers can be used or configured as a vacuum pump or exhauster for removal or suction of air, fumes, or gases. Selecting regenerative blowers requires an analysis of compressor or vacuum specifications, power sources, and features. 

Compressor specifications to consider when selecting regenerative blowers include: maximum free air delivery, maximum pressure, and motor power. Free air delivery (FAD) is the actual air produced by the compressor pump at the rated pressure. Maximum FAD is usually rated at a pressure somewhat less than the maximum pressure available. Volume per unit time is the unit of measure. Maximum pressure is the maximum level of air pressure generated by the compressor. Typically, these units are referenced to one atmosphere, as in psig or psi gauge. Note that maximum flow may not occur at maximum pressure. Motor power is the rated power of motor or engine driving compressor pump.

Vacuum specifications to consider when selecting regenerative blowers include: operating vacuum and pumping speed. Vacuum is often measured in torr, or mm Hg referenced above absolute zero pressure. Sometimes, the following reference terms are used: 1 torr and above, Rough Vacuum; 0.001 to 1.0 torr, Medium Vacuum; Below 0.001 torr, High Vacuum. There are other terms and standards used, such as medium vacuum and ultra-high vacuum; consult suppliers for application specifications.  Pumping speed is the air volume capacity of vacuum pump. Typically, vacuum pumps are flow-rated according to the volume of air exhausted with no pressure differential across the pump.

Tenderall Fan Co. has introduced many high pressure blower systems to achieve static pressure, previously unachievable by single stage centrifugal blowers.

Series and parallel connected blower installations are often used to meet performance ranges beyond normal single stage blower capacities. For systems that require high ststic pressure, and especially high pressure TOGETHER with high temperature (where standard multi stage, positive displacement, screw, or regenerative type blowers can not be used) series of single stage centrifugal blowers can be used. Many times additional blower in the system can be advantageous. For instance, where two blowers are operating in series and one breaks down, the other may be able to “limp” the system along while the necessary maintenance is performed. Having on blower continue in operation can often allow limited production while the other is being repaired. Also, there are cases where having one blower continue in operation could prevent or at least minimize system or equipment damage from such things as high temperature ot contaminated airstreams.

Caution is necessary in selecting blowers for series installtion. It is generally accepted that most pre-engineered blowers are capable of withstanding twice their catalog rated static pressure. In other words, where two blowers are installed in series the second blower housing should withstand the higher pressure. There is, however, a need for concern when the combined pressure exceeds twice the rated static pressure for one blower. In series applications involving three or more blowers, or in any system in which positive or negative pressure exists prior to the consideration of the blowers, special housing reinforcement may be necessary.

For additional information please refer to Tenderall Fan Co. web http://tenderall.com/blower/index.html.

Oleg ChetchelIndustrial Equipment DesignerTenderall Fan Co.http://tenderall.com/ventilator/index.htmlhttp://tenderall.com/hvac/index.html

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Question by soccer0ma: Can the Toro Ultra blower/vacuum/mulcher suck up acorns without damaging the impeller?
I desperately need a leaf blower/vacuum/mulcher for the incredible amount of leaves and acorns in my yard…but I’m afraid I’ll destroy the impeller or motor with all of the acorns. I have two 50+ year oak trees on my lot–one red oak, one live oak–and both produce a pretty significant number of acorns in my yard! Plus the red oak loses all of it’s leaves every fall; last year I had over 50 30-gallon trash bags full of unmulched leaves from that tree!

Does anyone know if the Toro Ultra can handle that kind of use, especially being able to handle that many acorns without damage? Or can you suggest a blower/vac/mulcher that can handle it?

Thanks!

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My Murray with a Harbor Freight Engine in Action. Engine took a while to warm up. Leave the choke closed for a good minute or two when it is this cold out. So when you open the choke the engine won’t surge & hunt. Only Issue I found with it. Ran Scarily well for what it costs!
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