It's that stormy time of year again. Interestingly, while the most damaging power surges are caused by lightning, they can also result from something as simple as an appliance - like a furnace or vacuum cleaner - turning on or off.
That said, if a storm is forecast, it's a good idea to unplug sensitive electronics. Merely turning them off won't help, as they maintain a connection to the power grid where the surges travel if they are plugged in. While nothing can save electronics from a direct hit by lightning to a building, lightning strikes from up to two miles away can cause surges.
Sensitive electronics include computers, televisions, and stereos. To prevent damage while you're on vacation, make a habit of unplugging these devices before traveling.
Power surges aren't going to do much damage to simple electronics such as lamps. By purchasing surge protectors for areas such as your office, it's easy to unplug just the most sensitive equipment, making it less of a chore.
Source: Underwriters Laboratories
Next month - more power problem protection tips . . .
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Monday, July 16, 2012
Thursday, July 5, 2012
SUMMER FOOD SAFETY - Part 2
(Continued from 6/4/12 post)
Because food poisoning is no picnic!
- Separate cooked food from raw. Never reuse a marinade that held raw meat, and wash utensils used on raw meat before using them on other food.
- Cook meat to 160 degrees F. (Use a meat thermometer.) Don't put cooked meat on a plate that held raw meat.
- Don't let foods that can spoil stay in the danger zone, between 40 degrees F and 140 degrees F, for more than 2 hours or 1 hour if the outdoor temperature is above 90 degrees F.
Source: Consumer Reports
THANK YOU FOR PATRONIZING AND REFERRING PEOPLE TO MY INDEPENDENT PRACTICE. WHEN YOU SPEND AT A LOCALLY OWNED OFFICE, MORE THAN 50% STAYS IN OUR COMMUNITY. AT A CHAIN, MORE THAN 80% GOES TO DISTANT CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS!
Because food poisoning is no picnic!
- Separate cooked food from raw. Never reuse a marinade that held raw meat, and wash utensils used on raw meat before using them on other food.
- Cook meat to 160 degrees F. (Use a meat thermometer.) Don't put cooked meat on a plate that held raw meat.
- Don't let foods that can spoil stay in the danger zone, between 40 degrees F and 140 degrees F, for more than 2 hours or 1 hour if the outdoor temperature is above 90 degrees F.
Source: Consumer Reports
THANK YOU FOR PATRONIZING AND REFERRING PEOPLE TO MY INDEPENDENT PRACTICE. WHEN YOU SPEND AT A LOCALLY OWNED OFFICE, MORE THAN 50% STAYS IN OUR COMMUNITY. AT A CHAIN, MORE THAN 80% GOES TO DISTANT CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS!
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