Posted by Bob Bulmer on Fri 30th November 2007 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Security
An electronic security timer can offer automated and arbitrary lighting for a home while on vacation. Intended for security only - the device can be set over four lighting periods over 24 hours.
The electronic security timer then switches on and off a few times at random during each programmed period. This randomised lighting can give the impression of people and entering and leaving rooms. The randomised sequence is repeated daily unless set otherwise.
Posted by Bob Bulmer on Thu 29th November 2007 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Gadgets
Making your home appear occupied while vacant is a very important security precaution.
This can easily be achieved by using a Sunset Switch. This ingenius device is controlled by a light sensitive eye that activates a switch at dusk. The switch has a setting panel that creates a switch off time of 2 - 8 hours after the light comes on. Hook this up to a lamp and you have device that helps give the impression that the house is occupied.
Clever or what!!!
Posted by Bob Bulmer on Wed 28th November 2007 at 01:13 PM, Filed in DIY Safety
If you’re doing any serious DIY - you will soon find out that the knees come in for real punishment.
These Virtex Knee pads proved really useful during a recent renovation I was doing. Certainly my joints weren’t aching like they usually do after a bit of hard labour.
Features include:
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Posted by Bob Bulmer on Tue 27th November 2007 at 01:04 PM, Filed in DIY Safety
These gloves might make a suitable replacement for the ubiquitous slippers and pipe Christmas present. As a keen DIY man I know which gift I would prefer!
Although they are fairly self explanatory these gloves do have some features:
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Posted by Bob Bulmer on Mon 26th November 2007 at 12:52 PM, Filed in Power Tools
The one unescapable truth about DIY is that it can get very dusty and dirty. The Triton Dust Collector should help with this.
Retailing for £30 ($60) it includes the following features:
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