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Many people have questions before they start their own garlic-growing business. Here are 10 FAQs about a garlic-growing business. Think about the questions and answers, and soon you could be on your way to success with your own garlic business:

1. Is garlic really a profitable plant?

It sure is. According to the Fresh Garlic Association, garlic is the second most-used spice in the entire world. Last year alone, Americans consumed over 300 million tons of garlic. That’s right, 300 million tons. With prices as high as $7 a pound for gourmet garlic, why not get your share?

2. How do you become a successful grower?

In addition to growing healthy plants you simply need to grow what people want. Toyota needs to make a car people want to drive. Apple needs to make a computer that people like to use. It’s the same for your garlic business. Talk to businesses and consumers and find out exactly what varieties of garlic they’re looking for. Grow those. It’s as simple as that. Hint: Elephant garlic and hard neck garlic are best sellers in most areas.

3. What Ph balance does your soil need to be?

Your garlic needs to grow in healthy soil. Be sure to take care of any weed, pest and other disease problems. In particular, your soil’s pH balance should be between 6.2 and 6.8. Have it tested, or test it yourself with a simple tester, and make sure your soil is not too acidic or alkaline.

4. Where can you sell your garlic?

There are many places. The best for small growers include: farmers’ markets, roadside stands, mail-order sales, produce brokers, supermarkets, organic food distributors, food co-ops, making value-added products and more.

5. Should you grow in raised beds?

Growing your garlic in raised beds is recommended. A raised bed that is six inches tall and 30 inches wide should do the trick. Raised beds are a better way to grow garlic, because they provide good drainage and allow for closer plant spacing, which can double yield per square foot.

6. How close together can you plant garlic?

In general, you want to plant your garlic as close together as possible. When starting out, that means planting them about four to six inches apart. As you get more experience using raised beds, you might be able to plant them as close together as three inches apart.

7. There are two types of garlic. Which should you grow?

There are two main types of garlic: soft neck and hard neck. Soft neck is what is usually in grocery stores. Hard neck is the type you should be growing. It produces more flavors than soft neck and can grow in colder climates. It also can make you a bigger profit. Elephant garlic is another best-seller.

8. What gardening tools should you have?

These are some of the recommended garden tools that will make growing garlic much easier: a digging fork, hoe, and a lightweight tiller, such as a Mantis.

9. How much does gourmet garlic routinely sell for?

Gourmet garlic, such as elephant garlic or gourmet hard neck varieties, will generally make you more money. Currently, elephant garlic often sells for $7 a pound.

10. What are some good watering tips?

Your garlic will need a lot of water as it grows. Give it the water it needs, but don’t over-water your garlic either. In particular, your garlic will need a lot of water between May and July. When it’s about two or three weeks away from harvest time, then you should cut way back on watering.

These are the top 10 FAQs about a garlic-growing business. Hopefully the answers will help you to make the profits you’ve always wanted. To learn more about growing garlic for sale, read Golden Harvest, available at http://profitableplants.com

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Source by Craig Wallin

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Geofencing is a technology that defines a virtual boundary around a real-world geographical area. A geofence can be dynamically generated-as in a radius around a mine site or office, or a geofence can be a predefined set of boundaries (i.e. school zones or neighbourhood boundaries).

Geofencing is an integral part of In Vehicle Management System (IVMS) (also known as GPS tracking or Telematics) hardware and software. It allows system users to draw zones around places of work, client sites and high risk, dangerous or secure areas. Geofencing can be a valuable tool. Examples of situations where it may be utilised include:

• Formally mark ‘no-go’ zones
  Example: Could be used to ensure employees avoid construction zones or environmentally protected areas.
• Create speed awareness
  Example: Speed limits can be associated with certain areas such as a school zone or worksite.
• Record entry, exit and duration within certain zone
  Example: May be used to verify that driver routes are followed or that certain KPIs are met.
• Block high risk/dangerous areas
  Example: Aids employees in avoiding unsafe areas such as a train line or explosive area at a mine site.
• Theft Prevention Tool
  Example: When a car is parked with the ignition off, it can be programmed to put up a geofence. Should the vehicle move from that geofence the user or operator will be notified.

Notification Integration Options

There are many ways that geofence-related notifications can be incorporated into an IVMS system.

• Events and notifications can be programmed to be automatically sent via email or SMS to multiple parties. Various criteria can be set up (i.e. when an employee enters or exits a certain area a notification is sent to the operations manager, or if a no-go zone is breached, management is notified)
• IVMS can be connected to trigger an audible or visible warning in-cab to create driver awareness (i.e. if a driver enters a high risk area, they will be warned with a flashing light or buzzer)
• In high risk areas IVMS can be programmed to report more often for added safety and security

Electronic notifications usually includes the time, date and location that the virtual boundary was crossed, allowing for an immediate investigation or response to the situation.

Geofencing Benefits

Aside from just being a way to track activity within a specific geographical location, geofencing is a powerful tool for:

• Improving driver safety and awareness
• Establishing driver accountability
• Streamlining daily operations
• Increasing overall company productivity
• Tracking inventory and high valued assets

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Source by Harmony Sanderson

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1. Why as ferret breeders do you want to advertise baby ferrets for sale instead of ferret for sale? It is one of those “marketing pitches,” that uses NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming). If we were to break it down “baby ferrets for sale” it has ferret for sale already in it but when you add baby to anything you get a warm and fuzzy feeling. People will also see “baby ferrets for sale” and get the image of brand new, where as with “ferret for sale” you will actually think of it as someone saying “used car.”

2. As serious ferret breeders you might want to import some ferrets from Europe, European bloodlines are more resilient to adrenal disease as well as a few others. Adrenal disease isn’t as common in European bloodlines so if you were to incorporate the bloodlines to help breed a stronger healthier ferret. What a sales pitch “European baby ferrets for sale.”

3. Tell prospective buyers you Have a ferret for sale and you are a family owned and family friendly breeder, as well as your ferrets are hand raised will bake people. Just knowing a ferret for sale is a family raised ferret and when I say family raised I mean “the ferret Family” and your family which makes me feel better and I see it as a plus. You will have the ferrets a little longer and as the breeder can give the ferrets a little more affection then pet stores that get them at 7-8 weeks.

4. Another good idea for ferret breeders is set up a web page let people know about you. Email shelters, tweet on twitter, join a ferret Facebook group, MySpace groups and the list goes on. It may take a day to registering to the sites, then once a week take 15 minutes and post some info. Your web page can be something small 3-4 pages just so that people will find you. You may not even have a ferret for sale on your web page; it is just info about you and how to contact you.

5. Small ferret breeders might want to specialize in a certain kind, color of ferrets and sometimes even a color pattern. If you are a small ferret breeder you could even breed for size. Emphasizing what might be hot in the ferret shows will increase the price you charge but compared to a pet store your price will probably be better for a couple reasons:

a. The rent is cheaper (low over head).

b. They are rarely spayed, neutered.

c. They are rarely de-scented.

d. The information the new owners get need to get quality not quantity.

6. I would let people know you breed your ferrets naturally not with artificial light. You will only have kits available twice a year and that is the natural ferret cycle. Our ferrets are part of our family not just live stock as some of these ferret farms treat their ferrets. Also let them know you never have and never will sell ferrets to labs for testing and research.

7. If you get information from several sources. You are the expert and what you say they take as gospel. Handouts with important information for new ferret owners will make you more professional. Become a member of associations; rescues even clubs will get your name out as a respectable breeder.

**** The author stress these are only his opinions ****

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Source by E. Anthony Gove

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Limousines are a more luxury form of transport for airport services, banquets, weddings, etc. and can vary significantly in relation to style, size, and amenities. Many of the regular limos come in the shape of a traditional vehicle such as the Lincoln Town-cars. Any vehicle that is fitting out with the high-end amenities and has a chauffeur can be regarded as a limousine.

What is the occasion?

Regular styled cars are used for the more practical trips while the stretched version of the limousine is more extravagant and perfect for the special events.

A regular limousine such as a luxury saloon car or sedan is a common sight for airport runs, business trips in unfamiliar cities or areas, or even for special dates with no one else in attendance.

A stretch limo is more practical for the larger gatherings with certain models able to accept 8 to 10 passengers in complete comfort. This type of vehicle is a first choice option for the prom, wedding, sports game, concert, club, or other special events. A stretch limo can be a Mercedes, Lincoln, or Cadillac, but also vehicles like the Escalade, Hummer, or similar vehicle.

What is the number of passengers?

The number of passengers to transport can have a significant impact on the type or class of limousine hired. Space is more restricted in the regular limo which can usually accept 2 or 3 passengers in comfort. But, for the larger parties it will be more practical to use the stretched vehicle that has the ability to safety accept a lot more passengers. Stretch limos vary in size and seating capacity, with vehicles generally built to accept 4, 6, or 8 passengers in comfort.

Having the right amenities

A regular sized limo has limited space and is used for more practical purposes, so doesn’t really include a wide range of amenities. But, a great attraction of the stretched edition of the limo is the long list of amenities that can be included. Common amenities for the stretched car include tinted windows, built-in bars, lights, stereo system, TVs, and privacy dividers. Plus, they also have more space to include the more luxury and spacious seating.

So before making the decision on what limousine is the most practical option, it makes sense to carefully consider the intended use, number of passengers to transport, and the type of amenities that are more desired for the length of the journey.

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Source by Leo Eigenberg

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Are you a vegan? Vegetarian? If so then I expect that you already have your views on why leather is ‘bad’. It is a by-product, sometimes referred to as a co-product, of the animal food industry. This article explains more about the ‘down’ side to leather – the well-known product that is used for all sorts of items, from furniture, car seats and belts to shoes, clothing and handbags.

First of all, what is it? Leather is a material created through the tanning of hides, pelts and skins of animals, primarily cows – but… whose skin are you in? When the milk production of cows on dairy farms decreases, the cows are killed and their skins are made into leather. The hides of their calves, who are frequently raised for veal, are made into high-priced calfskin.

Leather is also made from horses, sheep, lambs, goats, and pigs who are slaughtered for meat. Other species of animals are hunted and killed specifically for their skins, including zebras, bison, water buffaloes, boars, kangaroos, elephants, eels, sharks, dolphins, seals, walruses, frogs, turtles, crocodiles, lizards, and snakes.

But, you say, it looks good and feels good – sitting in your leather couch, your leather car seat, paying your bills with that calf-skin wallet, carrying that leather handbag or briefcase. How about that it wears well? Kangaroo leather is favoured by motorcyclists specifically because of its lighter weight and higher abrasion resistance as compared to cowhide. Leather car seats last longer than material ones, don’t they?

There are yes and no comments to that. Leather needs to be chemically treated to ensure it does not rot. Lots of chemicals…

Since ancient times, human beings used animal skins and learned to make them leather. The process of using chemicals to turn skins into leather is called tanning. The leather making is a combination of series of processes that starts from skin recovery to curing, soaking and unhairing, deliming and bathing, to vegetable or mineral tanning, lubrication and dyeing, and finally to finishing.

Leather Is Bad for Human Health

Mordants and other chemicals often used to treat leather are linked to nervous disorders, asthma, premature death, gynaecological disorders, weakness, dizziness, headaches, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, skin and respiratory infections, cancer and other serious illnesses. According to an investigation by the New York State Department of Health, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and other agencies, those who work in tanneries may be greatly increasing their risk of testicular cancer. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that in an area near one Kentucky leather tannery, the incidence of leukaemia was five times the national average.

Hmm… perhaps we shouldn’t be so quick to purchase that leather lounge suite?

Leather Is Bad for the Environment

Although some leather makers deceptively tout their products as “eco-friendly,” turning skin into leather also requires massive amounts of energy and dangerous chemicals. Often, animal skins used for leather are kept from biodegrading (going rotten) by using a variety of dangerous substances, including mineral salts (chromium, aluminium, iron and zirconium), formaldehyde, coal-tar derivatives and various oils and dyes, some of which are cyanide-based. All waste containing chromium is considered hazardous by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other bodies.

In an attempt to appear environmentally conscious, some tanneries are now trying to make improvements, but even if tanneries did not create any pollution, leather would still be bad for the environment. A spokesperson for the largest supplier of leather to automakers in the US said, ‘The last thing we want is people thinking we’re burning down rain forests for cattle just to put leather in big sport-utes’. But consider this: nearly half of all water used in the US is used to raise animals for meat and leather! According to the EPA, factory farms are the biggest source of pollution of rivers, streams and lakes. In December 1997, the US Senate Agricultural Committee released a report that stated that animals raised for food and leather produce 130 times as much excrement as the entire human population – without the benefit of waste-treatment systems. A Scripps Howard synopsis of the report stated, ‘Catastrophic cases of pollution, sickness, and death are occurring in areas where livestock operations are concentrated’.

Locally (in Africa), since 1988, some 30 tanneries in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, the Sudan, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe have received assistance in pollution control focused on the establishment or upgrading of effluent treatment facilities.

Hmmm… it all sounds yucky to me. But what can we use instead of animal leather that is better for us, the animals, the planet?

What about the alternatives?

Many pseudo-leather materials have been developed, allowing those who wish to wear leather-like garments to do so without actually wearing leather. One example of this is vegan microfiber, which claims to be stronger than leather when manufactured with strength in mind. Vinyl materials, Pleather, Durabuck, NuSuede, Hydrolite, and other alternatives exist, providing some features similar to leather.

Faux leather made by Ultrafabrics has, according to the company’s Web site, ‘features to protect the environment like a 100% biodegradable backcloth, no plasticizers, no stabilizers, no adhesives, extensive recycling in the manufacturing process-and no need for potentially toxic after-care’.

You want non-leather handbags, shoes, wallets, belts… there are many reputable companies out there to help you with your new choices. Check out the Internet for names. Yes a lot are in the US and the UK but you can order safely on line. There are plenty of places in South Africa where you can buy faux leather articles… do a search on Google to find out for yourself!

When you buy shoes, check out what they are made of. There should be a label on the bottom or the inside to tell you if the shoe is produced from man-made materials or leather. If you don’t see the label, just ask the store manager what they are made from. That is what I do. I always explain that I need to know because I am allergic to leather (morally allergic that is).

What about the leather car seats? Can’t order faux leather for them. True. But there are alternatives. Even in high-end vehicles, leather seats are becoming something of an anachronism. Leather seats are hot in the summer and very cold in the winter. Yes I know you can get them heated and cooled… but why not help the environment (and the animals too if you care for them) by buying non-leather seats.

Final thought

Wearing leather hurts animals, the environment, and the people who produce it. Care for the planet and all the species that inhabit it by buying readily-available alternatives.

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Source by Maureen Cram

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A fuel pump is an essential component in an automobile’s fuel delivery system. In most of the vehicles we find engine located at the front-end of the vehicle and the fuel tank at the other end. The main function of fuel pump is to draw the fuel from the storage tank and force it to the engine.

Though some old designs do not require fuel pump, for many of the latest non-gravity based engines it is an essential component and is often termed as ‘the heart of the vehicle’. In this article, we will discuss about the two basic types and the advantages of one over the other.

Types of fuel pumps

• Mechanical: There are two types of mechanical pumps – old style mechanical pumps and new style GDI pumps.

o Old style mechanical: They can be found in few old model engines that have carburetors. The pump draws fuel from the tank and pushes it to the carburetor when the engine is running. Their output pressure is quite low – 4 to 10 psi. These low pressure pumps are often mounted on the top of the engine.

o New style high pressure GDI pumps – The advent of Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) systems which can deliver fuel at very high pressures has given rise to the high pressure fuel pumps driven by camshaft. These high pressure pumps can generate fuel pressure up to 2,000 psi and higher, which help the GDI engines to achieve improved fuel economy with high power output and reduced emissions.

• Electrical: Electrical fuel pumps are used in fuel injection systems (introduced prior to GDI system) to pump the fuel from the fuel tank to the injectors. They typically deliver fuel at 30-85 psi to the fuel injector, which then opens and sprays the pressurized fuel into the engine. Unlike old mechanical, electrical fuel pump is typically located in or near the fuel tank.

Today, a variety of electrical fuel pumps meant for various applications are available in the market, such as:

o Roller vane pumps: They are positive displacement pumps that consist of vanes/blades to push the gas through the pump. They are often used in large trucks and also in diesel powered cars.

o Turbine pumps: They are not positive-displacement pumps. They have an impeller ring attached to the motor, which has blades to push the fuel through the pump. This pump runs smoothly and quietly and is mostly used in the latest vehicles.

o Gerotor pump: This is another positive displacement pump which uses an offset rotor to deliver the fuel through the pump. They are used in passenger vehicles.

o Solenoid pumps: They use a piston which is activated by an electromagnetic coil to generate pressure and thus help the fuel flow. They have many applications and are considered as universal type of electric fuel pumps.

o Peripheral pumps: They have impellers which pull and push the fuel. This is the standard type of pump used in many vehicles. Though they work much quieter, they produce limited pressure.

o Brushless pumps: These pumps have a fuel inlet and outlet between which a fuel mechanism is positioned with an armature to pump the fuel under pressure from the inlet to the outlet. Brushless pumps are generally used in diesel engines.

• Advantages of electric over mechanical fuel pumps

o Smaller and lighter: Compared to the old style low pressure mechanical fuel pumps, electrical ones are small in size and light in weight. This compact size allows them to easily accommodate inside the fuel tank. Moreover, usage of small devices reduces the electrical load and thus, controls the fuel consumption. However, electrical pumps are bit expensive.

o Ability to deliver fuel at higher pressures: Old styled mechanical pumps deliver pressure of only 4 – 10 psi, electric pumps can deliver gasoline at pressures typically between 30 – 85 psi. Fuel injection system requires the gasoline to be delivered at high pressures. However, new style high pressure mechanical pumps used in GDI systems can deliver greater pressures as high as 2,000-3,000 psi.

o Improved safety: Fuel injection systems have a special device called Electronic Control Unit (ECU) which controls power to the fuel pump. It is specially programmed to shut off the fuel pump if it detects low or zero pressure. This safety feature avoids the risk of fire in engine compartment in case of collisions or terminal failures. As mechanical fuel pumps lack this feature, electrical pumps are considered to be safer.

o Highly durable: The presence of pump inside the tank allows it to get cooled by the flow of the gasoline. This prevents overheating of the electric pump, which is an issue with mechanical pumps (as they are mounted on the top of the engine), and thus increases the life of the electric pump.

o Alleviating vapor lock issues: If the vehicle is left unused for some time, the liquid fuel inside the tank changes to gaseous state and thus disrupts the operation of fuel pump causing loss of feed pressure to the carburetor. Vapor locks are quite common in old fuel systems with low pressure mechanical pumps. But in case of electric pumps, as the pump is in the interior of the tank and runs cooler, the pump pressurizes the fuel lines and prevents vapor locks.

With the increased use of aftermarket fuel pumps many companies have started manufacturing various varieties. Purchasing them from a reputed and experienced manufacturer is always a good idea.

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Source by Nate Rodnay

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Auto transport industry is run by 90% by the brokers! The majority of auto transport companies don’t own car trailers. They don’t have the staff or budget to market themselves to the public or the customer service team to provide support to their clients. They typically rely on word of mouth or local advertising to get the business. Carriers deeply rely on the brokers to fill up their trucks and keep them moving.

Auto transport brokers have access to hundreds of transporters and can generally accommodate you on any location you may need to get your car picked up or delivered to. Working with a reputable broker may help you get a better price or find a company you wouldn’t otherwise find on your own. The broker may also provide you with a more competitive price quote and offer you better support. Many of the drivers are one man operations or are under-staffed to provide you with quality customer service.

How the auto transport industry works?

When you get a quote from different companies/brokers – they all compete for your business. But the reality is you are actually bidding for the drivers to move your car. If your quote is too low, you car will not be picked or it may take few weeks for the delivery.

Here is an example on how this works: let’s say the route is (NJ to FL). There is usually 20-40 cars waiting to be picked up on the dispatch board which is used by all truckers in the industry. They are all priced from high to low. The drivers will be more attracted to loads that are paying more. So if you picked the lowest quote and there are 10 cars all quoted higher on the list, your car will be sitting at your driveway for awhile. Your load will be the last to get picked up, or you simply may never get a driver assigned while a dishonest broker promises you the world and takes your money.

How to get the right auto transport quote?

In the industry where money talks – your budget will determine the price to get your vehicle picked up and delivered. Choosing the lowest car transport rates is not always recommended. We constantly hear complaints from consumers who first dealt with low balled quotes and than went with a higher quote – got their vehicles picked up with 2-4 business days.

Search Google for “auto transport quotes”, “car transport rates”, or “car shipping quotes” and checkout various auto transport company websites. Get quotes from individual companies, or comparison sites and compare rates. You can check the company’s track record on sites like Transport Reviews.

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Source by Jay Sweeny

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Much has been written about the compatibility of various brands and types of slot cars working other brands and types of tracks. It is fairly well known, for example, that almost any analog slot car can work well on a Carrera analog track because Carrera has the widest and deepest slot of any of the major manufacturers. Conversely, many Carrera cars will not work well, or at all, on many other brands of track because the guide is too wide or deep to fit in something like a Scalextric track. While articles have been written about the cars compatibility, little has been written about track retaining walls or barriers. This study will look in depth at tracks, retaining walls, and barriers from Carrera, Ninco, and Scalextric, and also show how well they do, or don’t, work when mixing brands.

Firstly, let’s start with Scalextric track and barriers, as they are quite likely the most commonly used brand of commercially manufactured slot car systems. Scalextric makes a very nice looking barrier, made of a soft, pliable plastic that holds its form well, and can absorb impacts of slot car crashes without physical damage. These barriers can attach to Scalextric Sport track in a couple of ways- with small black clips that attach directly to the bottom of the track, or inserted into grooves and channels specifically for these barriers on the accessory shoulder pieces. While the barriers do fit well and fairly stiffly into the black clips, the clips do not remain attached firmly to the track without the use of adhesives or other methods of affixing them in a more permanent fashion to the track. Also with a severe impact, either the barrier, or at times the entire shoulder section may dislodge from the track. Aesthetically the barriers are very pleasing, and they do little damage to the cars while slowing or stopping them. However, they often need to be put back into place after incidents.

Carrera at one time provided two different types of barriers- one was a soft, pliable rubber that would slide into clips and affix to the track, and was available in black or red. These are no longer manufactured. The current Carrera barrier system consists of a red and white striped “candy cane” piece of 3mil PVC that slides into tightly fitting vinyl clips that attach to the bottom of the track. The red and white striping matches the pattern found on the border and shoulder pieces of Carrera track, and does look appropriate on sharp turns, though much less so on straight sections where a barrier may be warranted, such as a bridge. Also, the PVC tends to become brittle over time, and will crack and break with successive impacts. It also has very little pliability, and will pick up paint off of wayward cars. This tends to add a realistic look to the barrier, but the cars will show signs of wear. This system does remain firmly affixed to the track even with severe impacts. The strips of PVC can also be easily cut to custom lengths, and one piece can be as long as 4 feet, allowing for a continuous look and feel on a long turn. It is also quite easy to create your own custom barrier walls by printing directly to sheets of PVC and cutting it into strips of the correct height. This can allow for the creation of realistic and fairly durable trackside advertising.

Though not as widespread as Carrera and Scalextric, Ninco makes outstanding track and barrier products that are almost universally acknowledged as the best quality mass manufactured systems. The track has almost the same width and depth as the Carrera, while having the flexibility and aesthetics of the Scalextric. The barriers include low walls, stone looking walls, and even a wall with a high fence. The Ninco barriers are of a similar material to the Scalextric ones, and absorb impact without “trading paint”

Now, suppose you have one brand of track, but you would like to use another brand for a wall or barrier. Fortunately, this is not nearly as complex or difficult a compatibility issue as it is with the cars. The height of the Carrera PVC strips is exactly the same as the height between the top and bottom rails of the Scalextric barrier railings, and it is quite easy to remove the Carrera candy-cane strips and replace them with Scalextric guardrails. The Carrera fastening system to the Carrera track is very secure, and the railings stay in place as well or better using the Carrera clips on Carrera track as they do using Scalextric clips on Scalextric track. Lengths may be a minor problem, but the material trims easily with a utility knife. Unfortunately, if you wish to use the Carrera “candy cane” on the Scalextric track, the only way to do it well is with an adhesive, laying the Carrera strips over the Scalextric guard rails. Hot glue works well for this, and can be removed fairly easily as well.

The Ninco barriers and walls are a one piece system, with the clips being a part of the wall or barrier section. These attach with ease to not only the Ninco track, but also the Carrera and Scalextric. In fact, the Ninco products seem to mount even more snugly with the Scalextric track than on their native track. On the Carrera track, the height of the track is just slightly taller than the space between the top and bottom of the Ninco clips. However, it can be made to fit by trimming the edge of the Carrera track very slightly, almost unnoticeably along the bottom. Again, the Carrera candy cane can be affixed to the Ninco barriers through the use of adhesives.

Pictures of these various combinations, adaptations, and creations can be seen on our website, http://www.races2u.com/photos/tracks.

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Source by Warren Peck

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Automotive equipment and tools are a very important part of the automobile industry. They can range from simple hand held devices to large structures that can even lift a heavy truck. The uses of these equipments in the world of automobiles cannot be undermined. For carrying out repairs, for changing a tire, for lubricating, for servicing, for charging up the battery, and for cleaning the vehicles, these equipments are very important.

Here Is A Brief Note On Some Of The Uses Of These Equipments.

Automobile Equipment Usage

* Automotive Lifts: Hydraulic lifts are very common in the industry and are used in showrooms, repair shops, and automobile factories. They generally come in the form of a platform fixed on a zigzag leg that can be raised or lowered as required. Heavy vehicles can be raised by the use of this equipment. These are how cars reach the first or second floor of a showroom or how the repairs to the lower part of vehicles are carried out in a mechanic’s shop. These lifts can be of different types like motorcycle lifts, runway lifts, drive on lifts, in-ground lifts, etc.

* Lubrication Equipments: As the name suggests, these are used to lubricate parts of the vehicle. There is a long list of lubrication equipments available and each is used for different lubrication purposes. Oil and grease reels, grease guns, oil drains, and oil and grease pumps are all examples of such commonly used equipment. Blacrank is a good brand when it comes to these equipments. Blacrank oil pumps are indisputable masters of the group.

* Compressors: Air compressors are used to do various works on automobiles. Generally, air compressors give additional pressure to drive in screws and give more power to tools like wrenches and nail guns. These are also used to remove dirt from the vehicle.

* Service Equipments: A vehicle needs to be serviced from time to time to ensure its proper running. This is where service equipments come in. These are battery chargers, fuel transfer device, brake fluid exchangers, coolant service equipment, tire changers, etc.

* Reels: These come in different shapes and sizes and are an important member of any automotive equipment list. Reels could be air reels, exhaust hose reels, grease reels, etc. Reels help to keep the pipes and hoses in place and also to extend its life. They can be easily reeled out to the required size and stored by reeling back.

* Jacks: Jacks are important not only in the shop but also for every vehicle owner. They enable the person to lift up the vehicle for the purpose of changing tires or doing some emergency repairs on the vehicle.

The list of automotive equipment is quite long and their uses quite large. Companies who sell such equipments also deal in car parts, thus making the store a one stop place for all things related to automobiles. Nowadays, there are thousands of online stores selling these equipments making them more accessible to all in need.

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Source by Roxie Oneal

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Car wraps and other full-size car graphics tend to be on the higher-priced end of the car sign spectrum, however since they offer almost-unlimited customizability, sometimes the price is worth it to achieve a one-of-a-kind look. If you have the budget, a custom car wrap could help take your business to the next level. Here are some great tips to use when designing car graphics.

1. Know what you want to say – As most car wraps cover the entire vehicle, it’s easy to get caught up in the unique design elements of the wrap and completely-overlook the actual message and purpose of the wrap. The first thing you should do is make a draft of the car wrap’s message. This should go through a few rounds of editing until it is perfected. Once you have your message, you can incorporate it into a creative design.
2. Purchase renderings of your vehicle(s) – Many companies offer 2-D and even 3-D renderings of vehicles, and this is extremely helpful when designing car graphics. You will be able to “try on” your graphics, and see what they look like on the vehicle. It’s tough to design from scratch and then hope that the graphics fit because you don’t have the exact specifications of the vehicle.
3. Create a unique design that stands out – The point of car graphics is to get noticed. You can build serious buzz and awareness for your business if you get it right. Bold, colorful, unique designs, even if some would consider them visually “offensive,” will get noticed more than a boring, bland design that looks like everything else.
4. Seek professional help (if necessary) – It’s not what it sounds like. Professional car wrap designers (and installers) are available and are happy to help with your order. Car sign companies are used to this process and have probably even worked with your specific vehicle, so they may know how to account for tricky areas in the vehicle’s design.

If you need inspiration to start your car wrap design, there are plenty of examples available through the Internet, or even just drive around and take pictures of the wraps you see. When you get home, you can look through all the car decals you’ve seen and take notes of what you like and what you don’t. After that process is complete, you’ll have a better idea of what design fits you (and your car).

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Source by Robert Kinder