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  • Gearing Up: the Most Common Industrial Gearbox Faults, and Their Solutions

    Having issues with the gearbox is one of the most common problems for regular drivers — so perhaps it's no surprise that they're so frequent in industrial machinery too. Not only does the gearbox work hard as an integral part of any piece of heavy machinery, but it's also composed of a great number of moving parts. As any engineer will tell you, that's a recipe for disaster. But what exactly is likely to go wrong with your gearbox?
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  • How Can You Customise Your Chain Link Fencing?

    Easily one of the most readily available fencing materials in the market, chain link remains a ubiquitous type of fencing for both commercial and residential applications. The ease of installation that this fencing supply offers coupled with the affordability and versatility of the material makes it a convenient option for a vast array of reasons. However, one thing people can concur on regarding chain link is that it is not one of the more attractive choices you could sect.
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  • How your roof helps to shape your perfect home

    If you have a new-build property that requires a roof or an existing home that needs re-roofing you will need to give careful thought to which type of roof will be most appropriate for your situation. A roof is much more than a covering to protect the inside of your building from the cold and the rain. Choosing the right roof design will enable you to maximise the benefit you gain from your property.
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  • Preventative Care Tips to Help You Reduce Costly Plumbing Emergencies

    Whether it is a burst water pipe, leaky faucet, no hot water, a clogged drain, sewer overflow or any other problem that calls for emergency plumbing service, one thing is obvious — no homeowner fancies being faced with a plumbing emergency situation. While performing preventative maintenance cannot prevent all emergency plumbing problems that may arise in your home, it can go a long way towards reducing the number of times you may need to call an emergency plumber for assistance.
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  • Important Questions to Ask a Demolition Service Company

    Before you have a home or other building demolished, you want to be sure you get all the information needed from a demolition service so you know what to expect with the job and know that the job will be done according to your plans. Note what is meant by that, along with some important questions to ask a demolition service company when you're ready to hire them, so there are no surprises for you throughout the process.
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  • 5 Facts New Car Owners Need to Know About Key Fobs and Electronic Keys

    Are you buying a car that has a key fob attached to the key for the first time? If so, you may be wondering about these inventions. Here are five facts you need to know. 1. The Word Key Fob Doesn't Just Refer to Electronic Keys When many people hear the phrase "key fob", they think that it just refers to the electronic components attached to contemporary car keys, but that is not the case.
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  • 5 Signs You Need to Clean Your Cooling Tower

    Ideally, you should hire a professional to clean your cooling tower on a regular basis. Unfortunately, many cooling tower owners overlook this aspect of maintenance. Here are five signs that you should consider cleaning. 1. Your Sand Filter Has Failed Most commercial cooling towers have a sand filter. This prevents unwanted dirt or debris from migrating around the system. If your filter has recently failed, you will need to work with a cooling tower repair specialist to get a new filter installed.
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  • Building Inspection Reports: What to Look For Regarding Fire Containment in Garages

    Garages need to have several fire containment measures so that any fire that begins in the garage doesn't quickly spread to the rest of the home. It is therefore important for you to read the building inspection report carefully so that you confirm that adequate measures were implemented to keep garage fires away from the rest of the house before you enter a new home. This article discusses some of the containment measures that the report should reveal.
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  • Two Tips for a Successful Construction Project

    Carrying out a major construction project requires a substantial investment of time and money. Given this, it's crucial to do everything you can to ensure your endeavour is successful. Here are two things you can do to make sure your project goes off without a hitch. Take steps to avoid overspending Going over budget could wreak havoc on your construction project, particularly if you don't have the means to cover the additional, unexpected costs.
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  • Some Important Terms to Learn When Transporting Your Items Long Distance

    When you own or manage any type of production or warehouse facility, you will probably need to transport your items a long distance, beyond local customers that you can reach with a standard trucking or delivery service. Understanding all the details of long-distance shipping can help you better prepare you items, and better prepare for the costs involved; note a few terms to learn so you can understand what is involved in long-distance transport, and can make the right decisions for the type of transport your items might require.
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