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What Are The Top Benefits Of Epoxy Flooring?

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When it comes to flooring, a coating is very important since it makes the floor durable and long-lasting. Several types of coatings can be used on the floors. But it is the epoxy coating which is preferred most of the time.

Epoxy is a special type of thermosetting polymer which is known for its resistance and mechanical characteristics.This coating is used in most commercial buildings where the floors suffer the maximum pressure, for example, the basement floor, lobbies, cafeteria, and others.

As the epoxy flooring concept is new to many people, we have explained the top benefits of this coating.

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Wondering What Are The Best Earrings For Your Baby?

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There are a couple of things to consider when purchasing child studs or hoops for little children, for example, security and solace, not simply adorable themes and examples that one generally contemplates when they consider charming infants. There are a wide range of styles of hoops as you may definitely know and own yourself, yet which ones are the best studs for little children and infants? It’s time to explore the most secure styles of studs for babies and with the utmost security, as you don’t want your children to end up losing it and become sad. 

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Factors to Consider When Sizing for a New Air Compressor

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Whether you are replacing an existing air compressor, adding to your existing system, or starting from scratch, having the properly sized air compressor will save you from headaches in the future. 

1- PSI (Pounds per Square Inch) 

When determining what pressure your air compressor needs to be rated for, you will want to look at all of the tools and equipment that will be utilizing compressed air, and make sure your air compressor is rated for the highest pressure identified, plus 10%. 

2 – CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) 

There are two methods to determine your system’s CFM requirement:

  1. a) Itemize and Add – Make a running list of all tools and equipment that will be utilizing compressed air. Then, write down the required CFM to operate each tool, as specified by the manufacturer. If you can’t find this information, you can look online for a chart of standard requirements for common pneumatic Add together the CFM requirements of all of the pneumatic tools you plan to run at the same time. Increase this number by 25% to allow for additional tools, future growth, and eventual air system leaks.
  2. b) Conduct an Air Audit – With an air audit, you will have kW and PSI monitoring equipment hooked to your existing system. At that point you will allow these units to track data over the course of 2 weeks, which will then be analyzed. During the analyzation you will be able to see (a) how much CFM was produced to meet your facility’s needs, and (b) at what points did your system struggle to meet demand. From that information, it can then be determined the proper amount of CFM that your facility needs to run optimally.  

3 – Controls 

Depending on how your air demand fluctuates throughout the day, there will be different types of air compressor controls you will want to consider. If your facility uses a rather constant, steady flow of air, then perhaps a Fixed or Modulating unit along is what you will need. If your demand fluctuates greatly, you will want to consider Variable Displacement, Variable Speed units, or tie multiple units together with a Master Controller. 

4 – Storage 

Lastly, you will also want to consider air storage tanks as a way to have consistent pressure, while accommodating bursts of air usage.  There are numerous factors you will want to consider here, so I implore you to visit our Air Compressor Tank Size Calculators page. 

Take care, be safe, and remember, when it comes to compressed air, We’ve Got You Covered! 

 Best Aire Compressor Services, Inc. 

 

Enchanting Irish Wedding Traditions and Superstitions

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Irish wedding traditions date far back in history and many have survived in one form or another today. These Irish wedding traditions were rooted in nature came from folklore and superstitions for generations. passed on generations. Today Irish couples around the world seek to incorporate these ancient Irish wedding traditions in their modern-day wedding as a way pay tribute or to reconnect with their Irish heritage.

Have you ever heard the phrase “HIS GOOSE IS COOKED”?

The expression ‘his goose is cooked’ is still in use in Ireland and especially in Dublin. The phrase originated from the tradition of cooking a goose for the groom in the Bride’s house the night before the wedding. Once the goose was cooked there was simply no going back!

TYING THE KNOT… the Celtic Knot

Perhaps the best-known Irish Wedding Tradition that most people don’t know about is tying the knot. Did you know the phrase “Tying the Knot” originated with the ancient Celtic ceremony of hand fasting? This old Celtic tradition symbolizes the joining of two as one like the exchanging of rings today. The couple clasps their hands together and a brightly colored cord in the bridal party colors is wrapped around their hands as a symbol of their unity in marriage.

IRISH LACE, an Irish Wedding Tradition

Irish Lace is commonly used as an Irish Wedding Tradition. Irish lace began in the 1800’s many families in Ireland lived in small thatched cottages on land called crofts producing crops for the Lord of the Manor. Crofters were “dirt poor” with little money for necessities. Then the potato blight hit between 1845 and 1851 destroying the crops and causing thousands of families to starve. The Ursuline nuns were familiar with Venetian lace, brought over from France. The nuns used their skills in crocheting lace to help save the people from the famine. They began schooling women to produce the fine crochet that has come to be known as “Irish lace.” The more affluent Irish families that could meet the expense to buy the lace earned the name of “lace curtain Irish.” Families had their own designs and motifs and closely guarded their patterns which were passed from mother to daughter. The particulars were kept so secret that many of them vanished as the families either died or fled the poverty for other lands.

FLOWERS and Shamrocks of course

For good luck to the marriage, a sprig of shamrocks is tucked into the bouquet. The lucky Shamrock is also the symbol of Ireland. It is also customary to decorate the house that the wedding celebration was held in with locally grown flowers and plants. These would vary according to the time of the year that the wedding was held. Some plants have become associated with Ireland, not least the now readily available ‘Bells of Ireland’, used in modern times for its symbolism. A Celtic tradition in Wales involves the plant Myrtle which is presented by the Bride to the Bridesmaids who then plant it in their gardens. If the plant grew, then the Bridesmaid would be married before the year is out!

THE MAGIC HANKY

It is now usual for the ‘magic hanky’ to be made from Linen although it is likely the original versions were made from cheaper materials. It was usual for the Bride to carry the hanky on her wedding day and for it to be retained and later converted to a Christening hat/bonnet for her first child. The hanky would be passed on from generation to generation to be re-used in a similar manner. 

THE CLADDAGH RING

Irish jewelry is known to be steeped in irish tradition. It is quite common for a traditional Claddagh Ring to be used at an Irish wedding, as a wedding band. The ring is faced outwards prior to the wedding and reversed to face inwards on the hand after the wedding, indicating that the bearer is taken forever! The Claddagh Ring is one of the most well-known romantic symbols of Ireland.

THE LUCKY HORSESHOE

The tradition of a horseshoe is well known throughout the world and so it is in Ireland. By placing the horseshoe upright over a door or in a room the ‘luck of the house’ was kept intact. The Greeks associated the horseshoe with the crescent moon and its symbolism of fertility. The tradition was popular throughout Ireland and England too with the readily available horseshoe being carried by the Bride as she walked down the aisle. It was then affixed securely by the Groom in the matrimonial home. Today, glass and ceramic horseshoes are symbolically used at Irish wedding ceremonies.

WEDDING BELLS and the Make Up Bell

The use of Church bells in Christian religions is symbolic of driving away the evil spirits from the marriage to be. In Penal times in Ireland this was not possible, so the gift of a small bell acted as a substitute. Modern Irish weddings often have stationery, invitations, bunting, and decorations adorned with bells, hearts, shamrocks, and horseshoes. A small glass or ceramic bell can be used in the Church service and kept as a memento. It is a tradition in Ireland to present a couple with a “make-up” bell for their wedding or anniversary, even engagement. The chime of bells is thought to keep evil spirits away and to restore harmony if a couple is fighting. The sound of the bell, much like a church bell is to remind a couple of their wedding vows. This bell is also rung when one partner is ready to “make up” and end any little quarrel. Each partner should take turns ringing the bell, lest a quarrel begin again.

IRISH WEDDING SUPERSTITIONS

It is considered better luck to get married during a time of plenty. A bountiful harvest year is a good omen for any newly married couple. It is better that a man be the first person to wish joy and happiness to the new Bride, and never a woman.

A wedding party should always avoid crossing paths with a Funeral procession. Seems like an obvious one.

Upon the bride and groom leaving the Church paper confetti to tossed at the betrothed, but in ancient times an old shoe was tossed over the head of the Bride for luck – not so lucky if it hits the Bride though!

Placing a statue of ‘the Child of Prague’, a small statue of the Holy Infant Jesus, in the garden of the Bride prior to the wedding is supposed to ensure that her big day is blessed by nice weather.

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