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		<title>Prius Battery Replacement &#8211; Large Maintenance Cost</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 03:47:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Toyota Prius, an innovative hybrid car, caught the attention of a number of people when it was first launched, especially those who want to be acknowledged as someone who promotes ‘green’ technology. As in the case of any new object, unforeseen hassles are bound to arise sooner or later and Toyota Prius batteries are no [...]]]></description>
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<p>Toyota Prius, an innovative hybrid car, caught the attention of a number of people when it was first launched, especially those who want to be acknowledged as someone who promotes ‘green’ technology. As in the case of any new object, unforeseen hassles are bound to arise sooner or later and <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/toyota-electric/toyota-prius-battery-rebuild/">Toyota Prius batteries</a> are no exception, though they are advertised as lifetime rechargeable batteries.</p>
<p>As in case of any other car battery, the Toyota Prius hybrid battery ultimately drains out completely after some time and cannot be recharged, notwithstanding the advertisements about how it gets recharged while in motion.</p>
<p>What happens when the battery fully gets discharged? This point has not been properly covered in any of the advertisements. This car is run by both petrol engine and electric motor that substitute according to the requirements.</p>
<p>In other words, the Prius battery initially powers the motor in electric form and gets recharged when the car is run by the normal petrol engine. The car automatically changes over to petrol mode as soon as the battery gets exhausted and gets back to electric mode when the battery is recharged.</p>
<h2>Why Toyota Prius Batteries Fail?</h2>
<p>The reason for the reconstruction or restoration of Prius batteries is because the sealed nickel- metal hydride battery has only limited life, similar to an ordinary car battery that needs replacement occasionally. The problem is not the power of the battery, but its capacity to recharge; it means that a completely charged battery gets weaker with age.</p>
<p>The fuel consumption begins to increase as the petrol is compelled to exert more pressure. While normal batteries ultimately become dead when it is frequently overcharged, the batteries lose their power as it cannot be charged adequately.</p>
<p>Ultimately, these type batteries will also be dead and the user has only two choices, either buy a new or a reconditioned battery or reconstruct the existing battery.</p>
<h2>Price For A New Battery Replacement</h2>
<p><a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/toyota-electric/toyota-prius-battery-guide/">Prius replacement batteries</a> cost anywhere between $2200 and $5000 depending upon the location of the user and the model and year of manufacture of Prius battery he is using. For a replacement battery the price is too exorbitant.</p>
<p>However, it works out much cheaper, if he chooses to rebuild the existing battery. There are lots of websites that offer advice on this. However, these online instructions are too sketchy that it is somewhat difficult to understand and any attempt to rebuild the battery without proper understanding will end up in damaging the battery beyond repair and the only option would be to buy a costly new battery.</p>
<p>There is also online commercial e-book in PDF format that gives detailed instructions on how to reconstruct 1st and 2nd generation Prius batteries.</p>
<p>The most difficult part of reconstructing the Prius hybrid battery, making use of these instructions, is taking out the battery as it is very heavy. However, with the help of a couple people it can be taken out.</p>
<h2>Toyota Prius Battery Rebuild Guide</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter" title="Battery Rebuild Guide" src="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/priusbattery-e1314233403456.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="302" /></p>
<p>Toyota Prius Hybrid Battery Rebuild guide is much more than a book of instructions; it explains with pictures of the author’s previous Prius battery rebuild, which makes it simple to understand and implement the instructions to reconstruct the battery. The guide also furnishes a list of reliable suppliers of parts required for reconstruction of the battery.</p>
<p>The guide is well presented and easy to understand even for people who know nothing about hybrid batteries. You can save thousands of dollars and restore the Toyota Prius battery back to working condition by utilizing this guide.</p>
<p>Another advantage of using this guide is that it helps in understanding on how to revive the fuel economy potential of the Prius battery. This is in addition to savings that accrues in avoiding the need to buy a new Prius battery. Additionally, there are tax rebates in the USA for running a hybrid car.</p>
<p>You can claim a rebate as much as $2000 from the gross income. If you are confident, you can take up the reconstruction work at home or otherwise a friend or relative can help in rebuilding the battery. If these options do not work out properly, it is better to engage the services of a mechanic to do the job by a paying him for his services.</p>
<p>He can be given a copy the battery rebuild guide for doing the job of rebuilding the battery properly. You can still save thousands of dollars by this method.</p>
<p>The advantages of rebuilding the battery of Toyota Prius hybrid car is that the car can be put back in excellent running condition. Not only that, this e-book can also help people in getting additional income by collecting a number of Prius batteries lying in the scrap yard or buy them at throwaway price and reconstruct them, which can be sold for cash.</p>
<p>Some sites or people are selling their rebuilt batteries for $1500 or even more. Click on the link below to get a copy of the Prius battery rebuild e-book right now.</p>
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		<title>Why Old VW Beetle Cars Are An Excellent Buy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 23:45:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[VW Beetle Volkswagen Beetle is one among the globally renowned traditional cars. It is here for the past 70 years and considered as a legend in the automobile world. It may be true that 40 years old Volkswagen may catch your eye rather than a fresh piece. The attempts by Volkswagen to re-launch the Beetle&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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<p>VW Beetle Volkswagen Beetle is one among the globally renowned traditional cars. It is here for the past 70 years and considered as a legend in the automobile world.</p>
<p>It may be true that 40 years old Volkswagen may catch your eye rather than a fresh piece. The attempts by Volkswagen to re-launch the Beetle&#8217;s are all due to its fame and image. Still, options are agog today to get a new Beetle, which is nothing but a new version of the <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/vw-beetle/electric-vw-bug-conversion-is-it-a-good-idea/">traditional Beetle</a>.</p>
<p>The year of 1938, marks the launch of Volkswagen Beetle. The brain child of Adolf Hitler is this master piece. His dreams of a &#8220;people&#8217;s vehicle&#8221; and the ideology to manufacture it in masses to get along the problems of lack of employment during the post WW1. After math is at the beginning of 30’s he launched a car manufacturing project so that each German possess a car.</p>
<p>Then, began the production of Beetle by Volkswagen at Germany and the Volkswagen deciphers a meaning of &#8220;people&#8217;s vehicle&#8221; in German. Volkswagen Beetle was the baby of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferdinand_Porsche">Ferdinand Porsche</a> and the unique design is his creation. His fame and name reached the pinnacle by his name adorning “Porsche&#8221; brand of cars all over the globe.</p>
<p>When coming to the specifications from the scratch, Hitler intervened. His ideas of rear engine and air-cooled flat four-cylinder engine made a reality by Porsche. Hitler also insisted on the price as well as the capacity and mileage for the car.</p>
<p>His parameters such as low price speed of not less then42 mpg, saloon capacity to carry 2 adults and 3 kids became a part of the car’s specifications. The traditional richness of the car was made as a reality for the car throughout the balance of the century. It has been manufactured in billions.</p>
<p>The dependability, affordable price, smooth and easy drive and its ruggedness were the positive aspect bestows the car as classic one. The fame of Beetle went high due to its strength of withstanding the onslaught of bombs. The visuals showing its ruggedness by riding it in the raising sand dunes emphasis on its maneuverability.</p>
<p>The repeat up and down drives in the sand dunes by the Beetle shown endures and marks the strength of the vehicle. Volkswagen are available in the <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/donor-car/cheap-electric-donor-car-from-government-car-auctions/">resale market</a> which are good and in a running conditions. There is a very good market for second-hand Volkswagen Beetle. There hues of VW Beetle owners who have their Beetle well repaired it to a traditional look.</p>
<p>Car clubs are also a source to look for a used Volkswagen Beetle. The chassis and the frames of Volkswagen Beetle. Are aped by other local hand-built car makers. The classic example is the dune buggies, which are a pure remake made of chassis of a Volkswagen Beetle.</p>
<p>Hence, if you are crazy on cars, and on the lookout for a traditional car to repair and use, go for a second hand Volkswagen Beetle. It has a good market as said by me earlier with plenty of it available in the market. It is very simple to get a second-hand.</p>
<p>You can lay a hand on a second-hand Volkswagen Beetle, repair it and become a conceited owner of a superb traditional car. To end with it, you will never repent for adorning the role of a owner of second-hand Volkswagen Beetle. Alternatively, you can also convert the old bug to run on pure electricity.</p>
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		<title>3 Tips On Buying An Old Volkswagen VW Beetle</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 21:39:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you on the search for a second-hand Volkswagen Beetle? My search is very recent and was like you on the lookout for it. Let me share my piece of mind on modus-operandi followed to get my crazy small car. 1) Searching Online. The initial way was to look it out in the local Canadian [...]]]></description>
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<p>Are you on the search for a second-hand Volkswagen Beetle? My search is very recent and was like you on the lookout for it. Let me share my piece of mind on modus-operandi followed to get my crazy small car.</p>
<p><strong>1) Searching Online.</strong></p>
<p>The initial way was to look it out in the local Canadian website by name <a href="http://www.autotrader.ca/">Auto Trader</a>. The Canada is the place of my residence and there must be one at US to offer the Volkswagen brands of car to you. I was on a frenetic search initially for the Volkswagens.</p>
<p>I was not too choosy as to go for Jetta or Beetle. My option was open for Golf too. When I was on the full swing in finding one, I was swayed by the plan to have a Beetle. My memories on Herbie, the love bug were fresh and my interest was always to become an owner of Beetle as I become a blonde girl.</p>
<p><strong>2) Timing Belt Issue.</strong></p>
<p>Whenever I was trotting for my car, my intimate was with me. Since I am naïve of cars as well as not an expert in haggling in for a best second hand car, my intimate did it all. The knowledge with the second-hand dealer sales man on the timing belt status of the resale car is vital. Unfortunately, they lack knowledge about it.</p>
<p>The timing belt requires a makeover after the car has crossed 15K. So, our knowledge about is necessary and this will save $700 for us, since a new timing belt may require that much amount.</p>
<p><strong>3) Finding a Car in Good Shape.</strong></p>
<p>When you are up to a second-hand, it requires a thorough home work. We have to thrash out a lot. What are all that are here down?</p>
<p>- A nice body – The rust are the enemy of the car. Rust are the beginning and it spreads quickly, so do not go for such cars. The scratches and dents may be traced and noted. We are not here to get a car of cent percent perfect but it should be in a nice shape at least.</p>
<p>- Tires not so old &#8211; It is very basis that tires are costly and going for a new tires is not an easy proportion at once. Therefore, look for cars with tires are in a proper shape.</p>
<p>- A recently changed Timing belt &#8211; When this point is a repetition, the stage of the timing belt is vital and ensures that it needs no replacement.</p>
<p>- Comfortable interiors &#8211; A poorly maintained interiors may not augur well. It may reflect on the condition of the car as well as the poor maintenance of the other parts of the car too,</p>
<p>- Lesser kilometers travelled &#8211; Lesser kilometers intend a meaning of lesser wear and tear for the vehicle. The budget for my car was in between 150 &#8211; 200K.</p>
<p>- The person from whom you can confidently buy &#8211; It may be frightful to get a second-hand car from strangers. It may find you in a tight corner on whom to believe. Here, the dealer was a member in the Used Car Dealers Association (<a href="http://www.ucda.org/Home.aspx" target="_blank">UCDA</a>).</p>
<p>This membership gave me the confidence to buy from him as well his 14 years expertise in the business of selling second-hand cars reinforced my belief on him. Now what all read above are the basics for you to go and grab a bug. I bid adieu with best wishes to get a nice and suitable Volkswagen New Beetle catering your needs.</p>
<h2>Homemade VW Beetle Conversion Guide</h2>
<p><img class="alignleft" title="Convert2EV" src="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/convert2ev.png" alt="" width="180" height="283" />Are you thinking of converting an old VW Beetle into a pure electric car? If you are, check out the Convert2EV ebook written by Les and Jane Oke.</p>
<p>The Okes are Canadian and they have been living a green lifestyle for more than 15 years. To keep their carbon footprint low, they use <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/homemade-electric-car/homemade-electric-car-how-to-get-started-with-a-diy-electric-vehicle/" target="_blank">homemade electric cars</a>. The Convert2EV manual is based on their years of experience retrofitting old conventional automobiles to run on electricity. Click on the link below to visit their web site right now.</p>
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		<title>A Brief History Of The Volkswagen VW Beetle</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 03:07:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beetle is famous in the car industry for a quite a long time. The beetle’s first launch was in the year 1938 and its manufacturing continued in various variants all through the years beginning from 1938 to the year 2003. There is no dispute on the archetypal richness of VW Beetle in the record of [...]]]></description>
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<p>Beetle is famous in the car industry for a quite a long time. The beetle’s first launch was in the year 1938 and its manufacturing continued in various variants all through the years beginning from 1938 to the year 2003. There is no dispute on the archetypal richness of <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/vw-beetle/10-reasons-why-vw-volkswagen-beetle-is-a-great-electric-donor-car/">VW Beetle</a> in the record of motor vehicles.</p>
<p>When one mulls over the rich traditions of VW Beetle, it evinces lot of curiosity in every minds. An innovative plan to catapult the growth of VW Beetle is from Adolf Hitler and it was code named as VW Bug.</p>
<p>The plan to launch a &#8220;peoples car&#8221; came in his mind when he was behind the bars in the year 1924. He aimed at a car that could be at reach for all as well as wanted a project that alleviates the problem of unemployment that prevailed in the in post WW1 Germany.</p>
<p>When the Nazi party swiped in to power, Hitler proposed his plan to build unique roads for the people’s car and in 1933, the project code named “autobahns&#8221; was formulated for the German drivers. The name Volkswagen (VW) in German was christened for the peoples car.</p>
<p>Hitler masterminded the design of project for the Beetle and the Ferdinand Porshe took the mantle given by hitler. After that, “Porsche” cars bearing his name were cruised through the roads. Hitler fixed certain parameters such as a high speed of 62 mph (100 km/h) and a gallon fuel consumption of not less than 42 miles.</p>
<p>The saloon capacity to cruise around with at least 2 adults and 3 children. The sales price, which should not exceed 86, pounds (UK currency) so that to make it as a most reasonably priced car. These said occurrences catapulted the launch of the VW Beetle that brand’s as the most after sought vehicle in the record of motor vehicles.</p>
<p>The most discussed issue was the engine for the car as well as the position of the engine in the car. The issue was resolved in 1935, with the Austria engineer’s design. His flat four engine design gave the final shape. Porshe resolved its placement by keeping it in the rear. The engine with its air-cooled design make was affordable and this engine became the heart of thousands of beetles that cruised through the roads for the past 40 years.</p>
<p>Adolf Hitler christened it with the nomenclature. He christened the car as Beetle as it epitomized a “look like a beetle&#8221; and so commercialized with it. Later it got a shift as “Bug&#8221;.</p>
<p>In the record of VW Beetle, its body shape was less fluid over a number of decades. The core chic of the VW Beetle was less fluid over the decadal. The model’s variants were wide at the same time all retained the core beetle outline with the engine bore a least shift. When their models reached the peak of a global fame, Volkswagen Beetle bid a farewell in 1980.</p>
<p>VW Beetle may not claim it as a globally acclaimed car in its speed. It has a capacity to reach a 0-50 mph in a time span of 13 seconds which may not match with the present cars in the market. It has gained its name and fame from other features. It has a price that is reasonable. It was easy to handle and can be banked upon.</p>
<p>It has a motor of tiny nature and the brainchild of Hitler, He stipulated a capacity of 42 mpg, but that could run only for 30 mpg. In spite of all said odds, it good maintains its supremacy over the high tech cars available in the current market.</p>
<p>What are all said here are the rich traditions of VW Beetle? The car managed to retains its global fame as a archetypal car. It could encompass a wide array of excellent small – sized cars, which includes the VW Golf. The sales turnover crossing billions, it gave a foundation for other motor vehicles. A good reference for the said claim is the dune buggies that got its imagination from the plain VW Beetle chassis.</p>
<p>When you mull over the rich traditions of Beetle, it is quite fascinating. When one is motivated and on the lookout for a VW Beetle, used Beetles are there. It is available in an array of good quality as well as in good numbers. The said ones are repaired Beetles in large numbers in the hands of car clubs formed under the aegis of Beetle owners.</p>
<p>If you want to be a proud owner of a VW Beetle, which was a trendsetter in the world of automobile makers, ride away one. The reminiscent of the traditions of VW Beetle echoes the view that it is one among the globally acclaimed cars.</p>
<p>Do you know an old VW Beetle is also an ideal candidate for a <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/">DIY electric car conversion</a> project? Due to its light weight, ample space and rear wheel drive, a conventional Beetle can be turn into a pure electric car with a relatively small budget. Click on the link below to learn how to convert a normal automobile into an EV.</p>
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		<title>Starting Your Own Electric Car Conversion Project</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 00:16:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nowadays, we have to spend a huge amount on fuel for driving our vehicle on the road. Time has come now, when you can drive a distance for over 80 miles, at a speed of 90 km/h, without the trouble of stopping at a gas station and without causing any environment pollution. All these have [...]]]></description>
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<p>Nowadays, we have to spend a huge amount on fuel for driving our vehicle on the road. Time has come now, when you can drive a distance for over 80 miles, at a speed of 90 km/h, without the trouble of stopping at a gas station and without causing any environment pollution.</p>
<p>All these have become possible with the arrival of electric cars that are now becoming more and more user-friendly and widely favored in the United States and all over the countries in the world.</p>
<p>By use of electric cars, a lot of money can be saved on fuel in everyday life. Another great advantage is that the carbons emissions from internal combustion engines that seriously contribute to atmospheric pollution, can be curbed to a considerable extend, if electric cars are favored over the conventional ones.</p>
<p>If you have no definite idea about converting your car into a fuel saving pure electric vehicle (EV), it is better that you get necessary guidance from a step-to-step manual released for the purpose.</p>
<p>You should never attempt to convert your car without getting properly guidance with the help of a manual meant for the purpose. As a preliminary step, you have to remove the entire internal combustion engine or modify the conventional internal combustion engine of your vehicle into electric propulsion.</p>
<p>This will indeed make your automobile feel almost like a plug-in <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/toyota-electric/toyota-prius-battery-guide/">hybrid electric car</a>. The truth is that thousands of people around the world have taken over <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/">EV conversion</a> as a hobby to get their conventional cars converted into an electric one. If you want to identify yourself as one amongst them, it is advisable to get familiarized with the process of substitution of engines with a high torque electric motor.</p>
<p>Most DIY EV enthusiasts now prefer to use an <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/">electric car conversion</a> kit that helps them go through various steps of conversion without many hurdles. This tool is very much helpful for installation and going through the entire process.</p>
<p>A person who is aiming at reduction of fuel expenses by installation of electric motor should first try to familiarize himself with the so-called electrical car kit or seek expert opinion on making use of each tool in the tool package, so as to facilitate the transformation process with ease.</p>
<p>You should keep in mind that there are two major types of conversion kits in use, the customs type and the universal type. The difference is that the customs type is specifically designed for particular types of vehicles, while the universal types can be applied for many vehicles in common.</p>
<p>What you should know is that by possession of a guide that enlightens on conversion of a conventional car into electric one with minute details, the entire process would become much easier and hassle-free. Practically everyone can afford to have it and what is important is to get the right type of manual for the EV conversion project.</p>
<p>A general opinion of the experts is that any new attempt for conversion of a vehicle into electrical one, should begin on light vehicles like Nissan Sentra or Honda Civic. Light trucks are also usually ideal for electric conversion for the reason that the transmission of electrical impulses becomes more effective on them than the heavier ones.</p>
<p>If you ever seriously consider reducing your gasoline expenses by usual means, better abandon the idea and go straight for transforming of your vehicle into an electrical one.</p>
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		<title>Regular Air Compressor Maintenance For Optimum Performance</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:54:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The air compressor is surely something you always want to have in your garage, workshop or machine shop. Now, owners always strive to inspect, check and look on each air compressor part on regular basis in order to be sure about its good working condition, because if it doesn&#8217;t, you lose all of the advantages [...]]]></description>
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<p>The air compressor is surely something you always want to have in your garage, workshop or machine shop. Now, owners always strive to inspect, check and look on each air compressor part on regular basis in order to be sure about its good working condition, because if it doesn&#8217;t, you lose all of the advantages of having such machine.</p>
<p>Then, if that bad scenario happens, how would you inflate your tires or maybe air mattress when you need to do so? Or, what will happen with your other tools such as nail gun, staple gun or airbrusher? Everything relies on compressor mechanics.</p>
<p>That is not all you can do with your compressor. Having it in own home is partly because of its convenience. If you have a home with pool, what is must have item?</p>
<p>Again it is air compressor which can be easily used to inflate all those pool related stuff or tires of your car. It doesn&#8217;t get much simpler to inflate them with it just before going on a <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/better-place/extend-mileage-of-electric-car/">long drive</a>. Those gas station visits just because of this can be part of history now.</p>
<p>That is why regular checks of the compressor parts after each use are important. You can always depend on its many uses. Homeowners tend to inspect their compressors for signs of possible wear and tear after every use. Now, those inspection can help you determine whether it&#8217; s time to get Ingersoll rand compressor parts to fix and replace all parts that broke down.</p>
<p>Try to imagine the result of using your compressor for spray painting if the air oil separator is not functional as it&#8217;s supposed to be. Broken air filters can lead down to clogging your compressor. However, with regular checks, the air compressor should be able to provide you with good, quality service in the long run.</p>
<p>Provided that air filter and air oil separator are in good condition will ensure that when you use compressor it won&#8217;t have any hazardous effects on your health or to the environment. Making sure that these particular air compressor parts are functioning properly and not excessive building up or tearing is very important because they ensure that all dirt, oil or any other debris will not come into the air you use.</p>
<p>Also, if you keep it all clean there is no risk of fire hazard because there is no way that flammable oil can end on surface of your work area. <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/toyota-electric/toyota-prius-battery-replacement-price/">Regular maintenance</a> and proper cleaning will ensure that air emitted is perfectly good.</p>
<p>For many of you who like to have this kind of stuff, stuff that can improve your home buying an air compressor to power providing to various tools is certainly big advantage. You can forget about heavy and noisy motors on each of these power tools.</p>
<p>Just think about it, how light and simple would nail gun, drill, stapler, impact wrench or spray gun would be. Tools like this would require less maintenance and be easier to maintain than those with noisy motor parts. As these tools rely on the air compressor as power source, you have to make sure they are always in good shape.</p>
<p>That wouldn&#8217;t be tough task at all to do if you practice routine checks and always have a supply of Ingersoll rand compressor parts handy and ready for replacements.</p>
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		<title>High Torque Electric Motor &#8211; Electric Car Power Plant</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As predicted in an article in an American magazine, there was severe energy crisis in 1973. This led to several reports forecasting phasing out of the internal combustion engine and various alternatives were seriously considered for its replacement. The electric motor was considered an alternative, but due to its heavy structure, it was rejected. During [...]]]></description>
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<p>As predicted in an article in an American magazine, there was severe energy crisis in 1973. This led to several reports forecasting phasing out of the internal combustion engine and various alternatives were seriously considered for its replacement. The <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/electric-motor/where-to-find-cheap-electric-motor-for-diy-electric-car-conversion/">electric motor</a> was considered an alternative, but due to its heavy structure, it was rejected.</p>
<p>During that period, the traditional DC traction motor was only available and it was too heavy to satisfy the car owners accustomed to driving gasoline-powered cars. Although, the three-phase induction motor had a better power-to-mass ratio but that was mainly constant speed equipment and therefore, was also not considered suitable.</p>
<p>In the 1960s power semiconductor equipment were introduced, which facilitated the use of the solid state Variable Speed Drive (VSD). The speed of a three-phase induction motor could then be changed by altering the frequency and the voltage.</p>
<p>While the normal supply frequency in the US is 60Hz, in rest of the countries in the world, the frequency is 50Hz. A 60Hz two-pole motor rotates at around 3420 rpm on best possible load; whereas the corresponding speed for a four-pole motor is 1710 rpm. Similarly, for a 50 Hz motor the related speeds are 2850 rpm and 1425 rpm.</p>
<p>The power-to-mass ratios of such motors are comparable to those of a high speed diesel engine In order to derive best possible power-to-mass ratios, one can opt for higher frequencies. The velocity of rotation of a motor with a specified number of poles is relative to the frequency. Higher frequency motors revolve at high speeds and thus have much better power-to-mass ratios.</p>
<p>The electrical equipment in aircraft is designed to have ‘triple redundancy’ factor. In other words, three motors are required for the same specific job, any one of which must be capable of performing the tasks of the other two. With such strict conditions, mass and volume turn out to be very vital.</p>
<p>Motors and alternators utilized on aircraft normally operate therefore on a frequency of 400 Hz. Nevertheless, some aircrafts utilize 1200 Hz. Space and mass specifications are also crucial aspects for ships. The electrical systems on ships are usually run on 400Hz.</p>
<p>Here are the advantages of utilizing high frequency motors:</p>
<p>While a 60 Hz motor with two pole-pairs revolves at 2840rpm and has a power-to mass ratio of 250 W/kg, a 400 Hz motor with two pole pairs rotate at 22,720 rpm and has a power-to-mass 2000W/kg.</p>
<p>Likewise, for four pole motors, the corresponding details are:</p>
<p>1704rpm and 125W/kg for 60Hz and 11 360rpm and 1000W/kg for 400Hz. High frequency motors have small size and mass and for a specified electric power, their torque is much smaller than that of a low frequency motor. They compensate for it by rotating at proportionately high speeds.</p>
<p>As the torque is lesser, the motor can be smaller and lighter. An aluminum frame motor and aluminum squirrel cage motor have, therefore, different parameters in terms of size and mass and frequency. It is clear from the analysis of the specifications of different type of electric motors that <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/electric-motor/cheap-electric-motor-for-electric-car-use-forklift-motor/">electrical motors</a> compare satisfactorily with internal combustion engines in power-to-mass ratio.</p>
<p>In addition, they are more compact, easier to assemble and do not need other supplementary equipment as in the case of an internal combustion engine, like radiator, exhaust system, starter motor, alternator, transmission etc.</p>
<p>From the foregoing analysis, rapid technological developments in designing electric motors, ever rising prices of gasoline and increased awareness among people about emission of harmful gases by the internal combustion engine have made electric cars popular and many people are trying to convert their gasoline-powered cars into electric cars.</p>
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		<title>Cleaning Your Garage &#8211; You Have To Do It Sometime</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:22:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We usually have a place in the house where we tend to put away all old and obsolete things. One such place would be an unused or an unoccupied garage. Over the years, the collection of such items in there will result in it being a haven of chaos. These could be garden tools, broken [...]]]></description>
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<p>We usually have a place in the house where we tend to put away all old and obsolete things. One such place would be an unused or an unoccupied garage.</p>
<p>Over the years, the collection of such items in there will result in it being a haven of chaos. These could be garden tools, broken equipment waiting to be repaired, items that have the probability of having its parts used later, or sporting equipment, mechanic repair tools, even sometimes important things like books, or bags etc which could be left over by children unknowingly.</p>
<p>A disorganized garage or for that matter anything in semblance does not paint a good picture. Years of mismanagement of a garage can lead to some monetary losses also. Let’s look at some ways we can clean up and arrange a garage. The effort can be time consuming and physically straining, and it’s precisely these areas which put off a lot of people from venturing into the task.</p>
<p>The first step would be to first completely strip the garage of everything. There is no way you can avoid this step. This will help in, firstly, getting rid of the trash like old radio and music sets, obsolete items that were invaluable in their time, and garbage by itself. Then things that can be donated to charity can be kept aside. One may always land up finding things that have been misplaced over the years in this process.</p>
<p>Such other items may need to be relocated in the house. Things that can be recycled can fall into another category. The remaining items now will give us a fair picture of how to go about with a makeover for the garage. These will further have to be segregated into seasonal equipment, <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/tools/choosing-the-best-air-compressor-for-your-garage/">mechanical tools</a>, sporting equipment, garden tools and as such general stuff.</p>
<p>You may need to start off with a thorough cleaning. This followed by a thorough inspection of any damages, or leaks, or broken furniture, any electric repairs or painting that may be required, will need to be carried out at this juncture. A visit to a home improvement store or a hard ware store at this time will be needed. The various equipment will need to be put in shelves, or cupboards or pegboards or hooks. It will be worth investing in these things to increase the life span of the various equipment.</p>
<p>Additional furniture like a work table will depend again on one’s personal preference. Each shelf or cupboard needs to be stenciled with its name, to help in relocating quickly, especially for the non-frequent users of the garage. This goes a long way in the self-maintaining of the place.</p>
<p>Many readymade items for racks, shelves, cabinets specially designed for garages are available today. The garage organizing industry has been doing pretty well over the years. In fact garage furniture is a special section found in many home improvement stores. Last but not the least one must have a trash or recycle bin to dispose of any waste.</p>
<p>A good security arrangement for the garage can be invaluable. And maintaining things henceforth, by keeping things in its place after usage, will go many million miles to make peace, rather than spelling pieces, leading to from where we started.</p>
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		<title>Choosing The Best Air Compressor For Your Garage</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:48:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Air compressors are one of the most important automotive service equipment which should take a space in your garage. In this article, let us discuss how to find the right air compressor for your garage. Usage &#38; Application of Air Compressors If you have a simple home garage that doesn&#8217;t require a lot of high-demand [...]]]></description>
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<p>Air compressors are one of the most important automotive service equipment which should take a space in your garage. In this article, let us discuss how to find the right air compressor for your garage.</p>
<h2>Usage &amp; Application of Air Compressors</h2>
<p>If you have a simple home garage that doesn&#8217;t require a lot of high-demand air tool but needs something fast, easy and powerful enough to run a nailer, <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/tools/bon-aire-ba121l-air-compressor-inflator-review/">pump tires</a> and spray paint, electric compressors are preferred.</p>
<p>These are highly portable but do not have the same power of industrial versions. Commercial level air compressors are difficult to move around but comes with wheels similar to a trolley. Although they are difficult to move around they have enough power to do jobs without having to wait for the tank to fill.</p>
<p>While there are single and dual stage model, in which the single stage versions are affordable and dual stage machines have lower RPM and better cooling which makes it cool and minimizes moisture that naturally builds up inside the tank.</p>
<p>Industrial version air compressors are large in size and used to run a number of CNC based equipment and also requires less maintenance. They are costly too.</p>
<h2>Air Compressor Types &amp; Features</h2>
<p>The important thing to remember is air compressor should be chosen according to the magnitude of the job you plan to work on. Electric models require power outlet and are generally smaller, highly portable and essentially budget friendly. But gives a lower pressure than its counter parts.</p>
<p>If you need more power you have to go for gas powered air compressors. Reciprocating air compressors use positive displacement to create pressure by using a piston and a cylinder to force the air at the other end.</p>
<p>Rotary models are other form of automotive service equipment that also uses the positive displacement and often called as <em>Spiral Lobe Oil Flooded Screw Air Compressor</em> or <em>Single Stage Helical</em> which doesn&#8217;t have valves. They use rotors to compress the air inside a casing.</p>
<p>Finally, Centrifugal models use dynamic displacement in which a rotating impeller creates energy by angular movement at high speeds to produce a continuous flow of high pressurized air. Hence they are ideal for large jobs.</p>
<h2>Identifying The Best Air Compressor For Your Garage</h2>
<p>Brands warranty should be a primary factor when it comes to buying and also check whether the warranty covers all the parts and labor. Watch for what&#8217;s being offered by each company. Also check the working life of the equipment.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget to find a quality manufacturer by looking into the construction, number of cylinders used, as three cylinder versions work at maximum efficiency regardless of load variations. Look for arrangements that offer 360 degree cooling to the equipment.</p>
<p>Check the equipment for lubricating options. Best automotive service equipment includes special W-3 construction for improved cooling and cast iron heavy-duty disc valves for best airflow, longer life, more horsepower and a minimum downtime.</p>
<p>By simply doing the above little research on the features needed for your work, you&#8217;re sure to find a best piece of automotive <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/tools/black-and-decker-as1500-review/">service equipment</a> that suits your job.</p>
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		<title>Garage Tools Organizer &#8211; Always Find The Tool You Need</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:36:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How would you see the interior décor of your garage? Is it a well-planned place in which your heartthrob man mobile dwell along with other tools and other man toys in its assigned position? However, it rarely occurs that way. What I have come across during my past encounters with the garages is that, they [...]]]></description>
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<p>How would you see the interior décor of your garage? Is it a well-planned place in which your heartthrob man mobile dwell along with other tools and other man toys in its assigned position?</p>
<p>However, it rarely occurs that way. What I have come across during my past encounters with the garages is that, they are all places that are shunned upon and longing for answer that will at least solve the mess. This is the way that my garage appeared.</p>
<p>A garage may be a horrible destination. It begins in a way that initially our car stations in the garage. Does your mind recollect it? Any thesaurus will define a garage, as is &#8220;a building or shed for housing a motor vehicle or vehicles.” The time forces us to leave such facts from our memory and we purchase numerous tools and man toys that are vanished or mislaid and are strewn in all places. Believe me or not.</p>
<p>However, I am an <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/">electric car conversion</a> enthusiast, my garage could get out of my purview in spite of my sincere attempts. The problem enlarged gradually like a role of an eccentric man in a movie based on science fiction. It reached a situation; my ambulatory movements inside the garage came to a standstill.</p>
<p>Garage is not a place wherein you find only jigs, electrical machines, as well as tools. There you find also the daring thing. Yes, it is the things that your children has used long back and are now just junks. Things that have lost their sheen and commonly termed as waste find a place here.</p>
<p>My garage is yearning for some cleanliness as well as requires a considerate and solicitous care. After encountering lot of trials and tribulations, I got a spiritual flash like idea that imagined my 20’ x 20&#8242; garage space as a place most suited to rest my car.</p>
<p>When the available space in the garage will fit my car and only my car, then such a solution will be a marvelous one. It will be a Godsend solution, if we lay our hands in the tools; we want, that too in the first attempt of our probe without toiling around and wasting time.</p>
<p>It is very common that tools get lost permanently and after a frenetic exploration, we go in for new tools. Our mind will dwell upon an idealistic situation; wherein, we just enter our garage and kick-start with our loved ones or a pal, in a one go, without displacing all the garb ages strewn around.</p>
<p>Such a smooth ride may not be a dream no more and you may soon enjoy a clean and well-planned garage, which will make your love woman shower you with lots of love. Well pals, I have broke the iron curtain and made my way. I have come out of this most annoying problem. I made my mind to make my garage orderly.</p>
<p>I have landed on a very nice garage problem solver, which gives provision for the bikes above the floor and give enough places to do other things on the floor. First, my spouse and I did was to dispose of the un-wanted ones out of the garage and that fetched me some dollars too. The next step is to go in for <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/tools/home-garage-cabinet-storage/">garage storage systems</a> and in the process, my tools got a marvelous home to get them stacked.</p>
<p>The tools got a respite as well as I got my mind back as well as my tools handy. How I forgot to divulge the new garage storage solution to you all. It is surprising! It paid me well with a lavish floor space and I am sure without an iota of doubt on the efficacy of this storage solution that made my garage not a place where devils dwell but a place where angels dance.</p>
<p>Many more to say but searching for words and my garage has become a peaceful place to get myself distressed. Above all, my suggestion is to get your garage in order and whatever you spend on it is useful and gives your bucks, its value.</p>
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