FAQ: Is it safe to use a cool mist humidifier every night in my daughters room?
My 2 1/2 month old daughter was sick last week and the doctor recommended a cool mist humidifier in her room at night while she sleeps.

We discovered that it not only helped her overcome her cold, but it also helped her sleep much longer.

With that being said, is it safe to use a cool mist humidifier every night in her room?

(And yes, I take it apart and clean it daily so there is no bacteria)

yes. Its just adding moisture into the air, making tiny nasal passages and airways more moist and easier to breath. I would also raise up the head of the crib by placing books underneath the two front legs, the elevation helps also when they are sick (in the future) ….

as long as it is cleaned daily with a bleach/water solution, it is fine. you can save yourself some time, by investing in a vaporizer (or 2). they are great for adding moisture to your home’s air -for all of its occupants.

Yes there is nothing wrong as long as you clean it well after each use.
It can sometimes though make mold grow on your walls if used frequently due to moisture,so clean those every now and again as well.

FAQ: Can I use stainless steel bowls in microwave oven for warming up food?
are there any side effects? i mean if glass (microwave capable) can be used for warming up food in microwave, why cannot steel be used? steel has a higher melting point

please help me..
and the maximum runtime of the oven is about 3 minutes (hardly goes over 3 mins coz i use it for warming up food and not for cooking)

cause the microwaves feedback with the steel to make fire, and your microwave will blow up. That is why.

You should not put any metallic objects in a microwave. The microwave energy will create electric currents in the steel, which will either cause it to get extremely hot, or blow the fuse on your microwave.

no people dont do that. buy a sheet pan. they make half pans if you need it or buy a oven baking pan. dont use a stainless steel one. it will burn and break your oven.

No, it is not safe to use metal in a microwave. It would spark and probably start a fire. Use paper (ie put your food on a paper plate), plastic (ie plastic plate or tupperware), paper (put your food on a paper towel) or glass. There is also special cookware made specifically for use in microwave ovens.

micro wave is a radio signal and passes through most objects. Causing the molecules to move out of the way and heat up as they bump into each other. Radio waves have a hard time passing through metals and most are reflected back off creating a static charge. It will sound like the micro wave oven is going to blow up and will look like it’s lighting in there but there is little harm done to the unit it self… but your food won’t heat up very fast… the same thing with wrapping it in foil… so although there is many myths out there about microwaves that blow up with metal in them the truth is it just won’t heat your food very well, and will look scary…

Question: when ordering a dishwasher from homedepot.com, what does the optional part “SUP 10′ HOSE KIT” mean?
what us SUP short for? Is it necessary?

supply

Question: I am running a floor heating system for the first year and would like to know if there are any tricks to make ?
The system was installed in China and is combined with the hot water supply system throughout the house. The house is +/- 3500 sq ft and I would also like to know what kind of gas consumption I am to expect.

do not increase the speed more than 25 it will double the bill

Home Living for Life: Is it safe to put medication in a humidifier tank?
I just purchased a COOL-MIST (not a warm mist) humidifier but it has no place to pour any of the Vicks medicated oil. The box on the Vicks says that you can add it to the water, however, the instructions for the humidifier say not to add anything to the water. Does anybody know if I should or should not do this? My little girl is sick

Instead of using vicks pick up some tea tree oil to add to the water. I am not sure if I would add vicks oil to the water though as I am not sure how that would work with a cool mist vaporizer.

The important thing is that the Vick’s in the tank will not hurt your little girl! The cool mist will not change the molecular structure of the vick’s and turn into a poison. Don’t laugh, weirder things can happen!

I truly believe that your vaporizer won’t be worse for wear either. (You are talking about the vick’s clear liquid, not the ointment?)
I think you only add a couple of teaspoons and it will be diluted enough that it should have no effect on the machine.

Whatever you decide to do, I certainly hope your little girl feels better very, very soon!!! Lots of hugs will help.

Usually Vicks is added to a Vaporizer and not a humidifier. The difference is in the temperature of the water. A vaporizer heats the water up to boiling and allows the medication to get absorbed into the steam. That works great. I have used a vaporizer many times and make a little tent to sit in. Just be careful that the vaporizer can’t tip over. If the humidifier says not to add anything, I would definitely not add the Vicks. It usually needs the heat to be really effective.

Q&A: Is it okay to put bleach into the dishwasher?
Is it okay to put bleach into the prewash part of the dishwasher with dishes in it?
If so, how often can I use bleach in the dishwasher?
Just for cleaning purpose

Yes it is okay to put bleach into the dishwasher. I would like to know why you would though. 1 time a month will not hurt the d/w so long as it is only 1/4 cup

You can do it every once in a while if you feel that it is sanitizing the dishwasher, however, make sure that you don’t put any plastic ware in with it – you won’t be able to get the smell of the bleach out of the plastic.

Yes it is a great way to disinfect everything my mother does it when she does the dishes by hand also , specially when the family is fighting a Cold or flu bug.

Use Cascade dishwasher detergent in the green jug..it contains bleach..you don’t need to do this..once a month purchase the cleaner for dishwashers..it does everything needed..your dishwasher heats the water hot enough to disinfect anyway.

Question: Do reverse osmosis water filtration systems use a lot of electricity?
I was thinking about getting a reverse osmosis water filter for my condo. I was told that RO systems use a lot of electricity. From my understanding, RO systems use water pressure to pull the water through the filter membrane.

Do RO filters systems use a lot of electricity to pump the water through the filter membrane? Or is it just the pressure from the tap?

well you need a high pressure pump to get the water through the membrane so look up the rating on the pump motor it well say voltage,amps and watts there may be some other electronics but very little power usage and im not sure if a R.O. plant is good idea for filtration its used mostly with sea water onboard ships but i can tell you its not the cheapest way to filter

good luck

Reverse osmosis systems don’t use any electricity if you’re on municipal water – it’s just the pressure from the tap.

If you have a well and pump, that’s a different story.

Reverse osmosis does waste a lot of water, perhaps that’s what you were reading. You might get as little as one gallon of pure water out of 10 gallons of tap water, the rest goes down the drain.

FAQ: How to cook chicken in small pieces using only microwave oven, since i don’t have a big oven. Simple recipe..?
I need help from how to prepare, recipe(simple n yummy), and how long does it takes to cook it(for dinner), since i have no experience cooking using microwave oven. I only cook curry chicken and deep fried chicken. I thank anyone who could help. Thank you.

Meats do NOT cook well in the microwave. They’ll be tough and won’t brown. You’d do alot better making stir-fry, or other recipes on the stovetop……

Cut it in to portions – legs cut in two, breast in to two pieces -
marinate in some thing simple like honey and lemon or lime and coconut milk or b.b.q sauce.
Place 3 – 4 pieces on a plate, cover with cling film or cook in a microwave container.
Nuke for 5 – 6 minutes, allow to carry on cooking, covered – while you do the rest.
Repeate for another 3 – 6 minutes depending on the performance of your microwave – check, by cutting in after 3 – 4.

CHICKEN CASSEROLE (MICROWAVE)

6 oz. bread cubes
4 c. cubed chicken or turkey, pre-cooked
1 tsp. salt
1 (12 oz.) jar gravy
1 c. diced celery
1 stick butter
1/2 c. diced onion
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Mix all ingredients together and put into casserole dish. Microwave on high for 10 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes.

SEASONED CRUMB CHICKEN (Microwave)
Servings: 4 to 6.

1/4 c. butter
3/4 c. bread crumbs
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 1/2 to 3 lb. quartered fryer (can use de-boned chicken pieces)

Melt butter in 2 quart (12×7) glass microwave dish. Combine remaining ingredients in flat dish. Roll quartered chicken in melted butter and then in seasoned crumbs. Place chicken pieces, skin side up with thick edges toward the outside of the buttered dish. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs.

Microwave for 19 to 21 minutes on high or until meat cut near bone is no longer pink. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN CURRY CASSEROLE (MICROWAVE)

4 to 6 chicken breasts or parts, skinned
16 oz. yogurt (more if you like a lot of sauce)
1 to 2 cans cream of chicken or cream of mushroom condensed soup (or other cream soup or mixture)
1 tbsp. curry (more or less to taste)
Other curry condiments such as raisins, chutney, almonds (optional)

Heat curry briefly to remove bitterness (1 minute in microwave or 3 to 5 minutes in conventional oven). Add condensed soup and yogurt and mix well. Add chicken pieces and cover with yogurt mixture. Bake 20 to 25 minutes in microwave or 1 hour in conventional oven (or until chicken is done). Serve over your favorite rice with optional condiments.

This is a quick and easy meal with a green vegetable for 4 to 6. Leftover sauce is delicious over vegetables the next day. Cooked chicken can be used in place of fresh but let pieces marinate in sauce for at least an hour to absorb moisture and flavor.

hope these help. good luck and enjoy.

If you want it to be good, don’t use the microwave.

Do you have a stove?

Also, as a shortcut… they sell already cooked chicken at the grocery store in packages. It’s usually pieces, for salads, wraps, stir-fry, I made chicken soup once with it… you can just plop that into whatever you want- and heat it in the microwave for a few minutes.

This is how to cook small pieces of chicken in the microwave.
Arrange chicken, thickest parts to outside edge, in 2-cup microwavable casserole or on microwavable plate. Cover tightly and microwave on High 3 to 4 minutes or until juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.

Here are a couple of recipes to make without a stove.

El Grande Burritos
1 pouch (8.8 oz) microwavable ready-to-eat original long grain rice
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken
4 teaspoons Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1 cup Old El Paso® refried beans (from 16-oz can), heated
1 package (11.5 oz) Old El Paso® flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas), heated
1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
1 cup Old El Paso® salsa (any variety)

1. Microwave rice as directed on pouch. In medium bowl, stir together heated rice, lime juice and cilantro. In medium microwavable bowl, stir together chicken and taco seasoning mix. Microwave on High 45 to 60 seconds or until hot.
2. Spread about 2 tablespoons refried beans down center of each tortilla. Top each with 3 tablespoons rice, 1/4 cup chicken mixture and 2 tablespoons cheese. Top each with 2 tablespoons salsa. Fold or roll up tortillas.

Quick Chicken Chunks
1 1/2 cups Country® Corn Flakes cereal, crushed (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup Original Bisquick® mix
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1. Mix all ingredients except chicken and oil in 2-quart resealable plastic bag. Mix chicken and oil.
2. Shake about 6 chicken pieces at a time in bag until coated. Shake off any extra crumbs. Place chicken pieces in single layer on microwavable rack in microwavable dish.
3. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave on High 3 minutes. Turn dish 1/2 turn. Microwave 4 to 5 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center.

Chicken Ranch Tacos
1 box (4.7 oz) Old El Paso® Stand ‘N Stuff™ taco shells (i’m sure you could heat those in the microwave or use tortillas instead)
3 cups cut-up deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken) (or chicken that you have cooked)
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup sliced green onions
Additional ranch dressing, if desired

1. Heat taco shells in oven as directed on box.
2. Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, place chicken. Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix; toss gently to coat. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes or until hot. Stir in 1/2 cup dressing.
3. Spoon warm chicken mixture into heated taco shells. Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese and onions. Drizzle with additional dressing.

Home Living for Life: What can I use to seal a hair line leak in the water tank on my humidifier.?
Super glue is not recommended. Please help I can not afford another humidifier at the moment, and where I live is really dry. Thanks a ton.

Use 100% silicone caulk. It is the same product that they use to seal and glue together aquariums. You can get it at Home Depot or Lowes. Just make sure the area you are sealing is CLEAN and dry. Clean with rubbing alcohol, apply, and give it 24 hours to dry. I guarantee it will work.

Dry the tank, use spray contact adhesive and line the tank with a plastic “t-shirt” walmart type bag. A fast fix since you can place it into service again immediately.

Go to any hardware store or plumbing outlet, and they will have the resin type of sealant. Its fairly inexpensive.

Q&A: dishwasher saga part II?
Background; pulled out 25+ y/o 18″ dead dishwasher, bought 24″ newer used to replace, pulled out one base cabinet (will modify later to fit), old unit was hardwired w/ 12/2 on single circuit.

In process of reconfiguring for different plumbing connects between old/new, decided to add dedicated outlet & use existing cord on “new” dishwasher, since hard-wire was just long enough to reach junction box on dishwasher in-place, no extra for servicing. Planned to affix outlet to plywood backing compartment for dishwasher, which is between kitchen and dining room under counter / breakfast bar.

Discussed with helpful staffer @ Home Depot; he said he was an electrician, recommended putting box close to floor in back of space for d/w where wire was routed thru floor, below where back of d/w would be an issue.

He pulled off shelf;
– Tamper-resistant single outlet 15A-125V (mistake #1 I now realize)
– pvc box to fit single outlet (will add details, suspect mistake #2);will add details of box size after it’s pulled.
– unbreakable nylon cover plate 3/8″

When wiring was finished and plumbing connected (and breaker back on), d/w did not work. To trouble-shoot–
– Tried receptacle tester; coded lights showed outlet wired properly
– Tried d/w plugged thru heavy-gauge extension into regular outlet (other lights etc. thru that circuit off); d/w worked
– Traced cord when plugged into new outlet; dead
– Concluded short probably at plug in existing appliance cord; duress crack near plug most likely.

Now I’m wondering if my guess about short at plug is correct.

I’m appearing breathtakingly ignorant to myself at this point, but honestly thought it wasn’t a big project & I could trust advice of folks working electrical to point me right.

Planning on;

1) making sure breaker is 20 amp (likely; existing & not changed on advice of any nitwit at big-box)
2) returning outlet and getting one rated for 20 amp/250 w ?
3) getting appropriate outlet box

yer thoughts? (ah, not that initial one, maybe…)

Yes, your most recent current planning is the best route, and then just simply be sure to wire them all correctly giving attention to the common or neutral (white) on the left and long blade, (correct, the grounding prong when correct is at the bottom, often silly ones will position them with the ground up simply because it is easier to not bother to re-position them down before pushing the outlet into the box, geezz…) the hot, line or load conductor (black) to the right and then of course the ground(s) all together and to box(s) as well as the green grounding terminal.

Michael

what if I have three zones? and how do I know how many pumps I have

If you have only one heating zone(and one pump) for the boiler then a regular thermostat will do.

A temperature controller thermostat with set point, maximum temp, and min temp setting is recommended. Set point is required to control at the comfort desired. Max temp limit is req’d for safety. Min temp limit is req’d to prevent catastropic water pipe failures during freezing ambient temps.
Dead band control around set point should be plus or minus two degs. or less. More temp swing than 2 deg F makes relative humidity technically impossible to control.
Boiler temp control can be set point electrical, set point mechanical, continuously variable electrical or mechanical, or manual control with a continuous operator.
Rather than “on-off” set point, a continuously variable with separate controls for fuel and air/water is highly recommended.
On-Off set point is the conventional HVAC system that automatically turns off when it gets warm and turns on when it gets cold. Go figure why anyone would ever settle for on-off set point? On-off set point constantly jerks the relative humidity some 2% for every one deg temp swing rendering RH technically impossible to maintain within the human comfort zone. The averg thermostat swings temp plus or minus five degrees for a total swing of ten degrees F. Relative humidity will swing 15-20% as the temp swings no matter how large the humidifier/dehumidifier may be. The RH comfort zone is violated during each temp swing. Human skin is tough but not that tough.

1- A thermostat is nothing more than a switch which turns a relay on and off. Add fancy temperature controls for it to turn on and off. It can have as little as three wires and up to 10.
2- The wires are small since they operate on a low voltage which in turn causes a relay/or relays to connect the house voltage to motors, pumps, fans, etc.
3- In the area of the boiler, there are pipes going to different areas (zones) and there should be a small electric pump in the line going to each zone. 1 pump 1 zone, 2 pumps 2 zones and so on.
I used do the wiring on these and the thermostats as an electrician and also replaced pumps as a plumber.

The sharp company still makes them.
Sharpusa.com

Warm air humidifiers seem to work better, it loosens things up a bit better.

You should use a warm air humidifier because the heat will make his coughs more productive and he will get rid of more mucus that way. Sounds like he’s got a bad cold. Peppermint oil works really well and so does warm drinks. Good luck, sugar.

With it being the spring time he could possible have allergies since it just seems like he’s stopped up. Try baby Benadryl!

my dr. told me not to add ne thing to the humidifier, we have a cold on,vapor rub for baby worked and also taking him into the bathroom when hot water was running, the steam help loosen the mucus, and then we just used the booger sucker

Take your baby to the doctor.

Q&A: bosch dishwasher leaking just in the rinse cycle what would be the problem help please?
our dishwasher goes to throw the cleaning cycle when gets to the rinse wather leaks out from the bottom side of the door , when we press stop and drain the wather does drain out when we open the door the dishes are clean and not slapy we cant find any places with rust why would be leaking ?
could be the rubber door seal please help

Probably there is more water pressure inside the unit when it rinses does sound like the door seal is leaking

Using Gel filtration column to separate the components of a mixture according to molecular size.
Load sample of mixture on the column.
Collect eluates after the ‘void volume’ has been drained.
Continue collecting eluates until all the different components have passed and migrated down the column.

Measure absorbency of each eluate.

HOWEVER, each of the different components in the mixture must be analyzed in the Spectrophotometer using different Wavelengths…

Why is this?

If anyone could help, I would be so thankful. Thank you in advance.

Hello

It is only a question of what these substances are, and at which wavelengths they have their absorbance maximum (what their absorbance spectrum looks like).
One substance may have its absorbance maximum at 500 nm, the other substance may absorb at 700 nm, but have no absorbance at 500 nm.

It happens often, that the fractions are measured at different wavelengths, so you do not miss any substance.

Regards

Question: Is it normal for pears to spark when you warm them in a microwave oven?
I sliced some wild pears and put the slices on a saucer in the microwave oven and the parts of the pears where there was dark spots on them started sparking within just a few seconds.

You probably left the metallic sticker on them. (?)

Try putting 4 or 5 eggs in a bowl, and heat for 8 minutes , to see if they spark.
I heard that sometimes they will.

Yes it’s normal, grape and some other vegetables do the same.

http://www.barnesos.net/homepage/lpl/grapeplasma/

Yes. Take a look at this video of a grape in a microwave.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb6WCkC0K1I

i dont think so

Home Living for Life: How do I stop my dishwasher’s water from backing up into my sink?
From time to time, while running my dishwasher, the water will back up into the sink. This happens regularly but not always. Running the garbage disposal before starting the dishwasher doesn’t always prevent the problem. However, once the water is in the sink running the garbage disposal will cause the water to drain.
Why does this happen? and how can I fix the problem?

Your drain is partially plugged-clear the drain and the problem will go away.

Start using some liquid drain Cleaner not Opener, They are different but sold in the same place. Drain cleaner has bacteria and enzymes that eat the soap and grease build up in your drains. Pour it in the drains at night when nobody will be using them for a few hours.

this is happening for the fact you have a partial obstruction in your drain line – the p-trap under your sink might have junk inside it – i would take this apart and clean first – if the problem persists, your kitchen sink drain will need to be snaked out by a snake machine to properly clear any obstructions down the line….

keep the window closed and the doors to other rooms open cuz that akes all the air able to circulate

Open the bedroom door. If you open the window, you could have just turned off the heat and skipped buying the humidifier.
Be careful using your humidifier, they seem to add to much moisture to the air (yeah, even with the door open) and you will need to keep an eye open for mildew or mold growth.

Why is your apartment so dry?

You can boil then simmer water on the stove to add humidity. It will also deep the apartment warmer. Turn it off at night; you should have enough moister in the apt. for the night.

There are some good, two part epoxy glues that may work, but it depends on where this thing needs to attach. If you are trying to fix something that is actually broken off, I suggest buying the proper replacement part.

There should be something else besides a glue to hold the “spinny thing” in place… a set screw or a key on the side of the shaft, a nut and lock washer on the end of the shaft, etc… etc… many ways to attach a “spinny thing” to a shaft – but not glue.

Two part epoxy (brand name “J B Weld” is very good for most things) will probably work, but you won’t be able to take it apart, ever again. There has to be a better way.

FAQ: Can I use any thermostat w/timer for radiant floor heating?
I just received my radiant flooring and it just came with a standard thermostat. I would like to have the option of having a timer on it, so I can program it to turn on and off when needed. Can I go out and buy any thermostat/timer for the flooring?

I would get with the people who installed it and have them set you up with one. You can go to places like Lowes or Home Depot, they might be able to set you up, but then you will have to hook it up yourself or get someone else to do it for you anyways.
Think of it this way, the price you paid for the new floor heating system – wouldnt you rather spend a few bucks more and have the peace of mind of knowing you got the right timer/thermostat for your system?

I don’t know if they make the timers for the electric floor thermstats. but if you have hot water heat, of course I am sure you can find a programmable thermostat for hot water.

If all else fails, you may be able to put a water heater timer inline with the thermostat to kill the power at desired times.

I would read the instructions that came with your radiant flooring. If that doesn’t give you any answers then try a website attached to the literature, and if that doesn’t work, try calling the 800 number attached to the product. Basically, try and find out from the manufacturer what timer options you have.

Will – General Contractor

Yes you can and you will save money on your heating bills. Make sure that it has an anticipator setting because the radiant heat tends to overheat at floor level while the wall thermostat (at eye level on the wall) is slower to sense the heat.

There are usually two thermostats that are furnished and need to be set for radiant heat. One is the usual air temperature wall one that you are talking about and the other is used to keep the floor at a steady temperature by sensing the temperature near the heat source.

The lowest I have seen has been a 800 watt which is about 6.6 amps plus another 0.5 amp for other items in unit so you want to find a unit around or under 800 watts

There are lower capacity (wattage/amperage) microwaves available.

Link for 600 watt (5 amps)

http://www.nextag.com/600-watt-microwave/search-html

(MWO 0.6CF ROTARY 110V 60HZ 600WATTS
and
MWO 0.6CF TOUCH 110V 60HZ 600WATTS)

Link for 700 watt (5.8+ amps)

http://www.nextag.com/700-watt-microwave/search-html?nxtg=d1570a1c0502-BEB496D3F78423AF

Too many to list

If this is a new building (brand new Condo) there should be at least 2 split receotacles in the kitchen/dining area (equivalent of 4 15amp, 120 volt circuits. Each receptacle in a duplex receptacle is supplied with 15 amps, 120 volts through a double pole 240 volt, 15 amp circuit breaker. You can plug in 4 appliances into 2 duplex receptacles wired as split receptacles; (such as a toaster, electric kettle, toaster oven, and waffle grill – one in each receptacle of a duplex receptacle).

If the condo is only new to you and built before 1970 in Ontario, this may not apply.

Question: What’s the lowest current (Amps) rating for a microwave oven commercially available?
Turns out my new apartment is 95% on the same breaker so my 120V, 12.7A microwave can’t draw enough current without affecting everything else. (also doesn’t run properly in apt but works fine in my office). Wondering people’s experience finding a lower current drawing oven. The lowest I’ve found has been 8.2 Amps.

The lowest I have seen has been a 800 watt which is about 6.6 amps plus another 0.5 amp for other items in unit so you want to find a unit around or under 800 watts

There are lower capacity (wattage/amperage) microwaves available.

Link for 600 watt (5 amps)

http://www.nextag.com/600-watt-microwave/search-html

(MWO 0.6CF ROTARY 110V 60HZ 600WATTS
and
MWO 0.6CF TOUCH 110V 60HZ 600WATTS)

Link for 700 watt (5.8+ amps)

http://www.nextag.com/700-watt-microwave/search-html?nxtg=d1570a1c0502-BEB496D3F78423AF

Too many to list

If this is a new building (brand new Condo) there should be at least 2 split receotacles in the kitchen/dining area (equivalent of 4 15amp, 120 volt circuits. Each receptacle in a duplex receptacle is supplied with 15 amps, 120 volts through a double pole 240 volt, 15 amp circuit breaker. You can plug in 4 appliances into 2 duplex receptacles wired as split receptacles; (such as a toaster, electric kettle, toaster oven, and waffle grill – one in each receptacle of a duplex receptacle).

If the condo is only new to you and built before 1970 in Ontario, this may not apply.

My Question: What’s the lowest current (Amps) rating for a microwave oven commercially available?
Turns out my new apartment is 95% on the same breaker so my 120V, 12.7A microwave can’t draw enough current without affecting everything else. (also doesn’t run properly in apt but works fine in my office). Wondering people’s experience finding a lower current drawing oven. The lowest I’ve found has been 8.2 Amps.

The lowest I have seen has been a 800 watt which is about 6.6 amps plus another 0.5 amp for other items in unit so you want to find a unit around or under 800 watts

There are lower capacity (wattage/amperage) microwaves available.

Link for 600 watt (5 amps)

http://www.nextag.com/600-watt-microwave/search-html

(MWO 0.6CF ROTARY 110V 60HZ 600WATTS
and
MWO 0.6CF TOUCH 110V 60HZ 600WATTS)

Link for 700 watt (5.8+ amps)

http://www.nextag.com/700-watt-microwave/search-html?nxtg=d1570a1c0502-BEB496D3F78423AF

Too many to list

If this is a new building (brand new Condo) there should be at least 2 split receotacles in the kitchen/dining area (equivalent of 4 15amp, 120 volt circuits. Each receptacle in a duplex receptacle is supplied with 15 amps, 120 volts through a double pole 240 volt, 15 amp circuit breaker. You can plug in 4 appliances into 2 duplex receptacles wired as split receptacles; (such as a toaster, electric kettle, toaster oven, and waffle grill – one in each receptacle of a duplex receptacle).

If the condo is only new to you and built before 1970 in Ontario, this may not apply.

Q&A: Is it dangerous to have Humidifier on and a door closed to a baby’s room?
I just bought a humidifier for baby 10 months. He seemed to enjoy it this afternoon at his nap time, the room was warm and he was coughing so much , it allowed him to sleep longer. When I checked on him, he seemed very comfortable. I was checking him periodically, thinking about it now, this may have allowing steam to escape a little. I worry now about the length of time he’ll be in his room with it on tonight. I won’t check him as frequent and he will sleep longer, he does in the evening hours. I usually close the door, I worry about the cats getting in there. They are hairy and lay all over his changing table and I fear in his crib.But worried it may get to warm or steamy. Can he suffocate? I have a monitor on but if he suffocates can I hear him? The door is cracked now because I’m stilll awake. My hunch is to leave the door cracked. Curious, if anyone knows more about this.
Any help out there appreciated.

it wont get all that steamy in there, it wont make him suffocate at all, infact the point is to keep his mucous moist so it drains instead of drying in his nose and throat.

If it is a steamer you need to leave the door open. Or have a window open so the steam can escape. The cats are going to hurt nothing…if you were so worried about them why do you have them?

He will not suffocate on steam in a room unless the room is sealed tight (no houses or rooms are in normal homes). Close the door and don’t worry. The biggest problem you will have in the morning is a wet carpet from where the steam dropped all night. At least that is the problem I have.

I have 2 kids and have always closed their doors, even with humidifiers.

I was afraid of the same thing with my daughter. We have a big dog that would push in the door. But i just put it on the lowest setting and she was fine with the door closed. I even ended up putting it up to a higher setting when she got a head cold and nothing happened. She was a bit damper, but i moved the humidifier across the room and that got better too.

Hope that helps!

Living in Colorado, we run our humidifiers all the time! But we use only cool mist humidifiers. No one here believes in warm ones due to the fact that you can actually get mold to grow in your house from the constant warm temps. It makes a great breeding ground for bacteria.

just wait and see what happens if nothing happens its normal

yep its normal

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Not is would not cook well enough

i know u can use a betty crocker easy bake oven lol… my sister used to bake me cakes in her oven when we were kids…

lol, good luck…. might wanna try brownies instead

You would need a convection microwave.

They have cakes you pop in the microwave. You can’t make one from scratch though…

I have done this. there is a special plastic sort of bundt pan that is more effective. in the 70′s it was all the rage with the microwaves. it is possible let me get the cooking times. (trust me it is the shape of the bundt type that makes it more effective in the microwave. If you place in standard round or square it doesn’t cook in the middle. they sell those silicone (rubbery type that may work).

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Microwave-Cake/Detail.aspx

follow this link it may help.

I prefer oven baked but if micro all avail. go for it.

Yes. Look at this website for recipes: www.cooks.com
Look for these (there are others too):
- Moist chocolate cake in microwave oven
- Feathery yellow cake
- Easy yellow cupcakes
- Microwave chocolate cake

All these links show you how to make microwave cakes, I have made them myself and they are sooooo easy!!
.http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A765993

http://www.4ormore.co.uk/food/baking.htm

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Microwave-Cake/Detail.aspx

http://www.allbakingrecipes.com/baking-recipes/microwave-cakes-bakes/microwave-carrot-cake.php

http://www.thesinner.net/messageboard-viewthread.php?thread=22067

7 Minute Microwave Chocolate Cake

INGREDIENTS
• Cup of water
• 3 tablespoons of margarine
• 40ml of cocoa
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 15 ml bicarbonate of soda
• pinch salt
• teaspoon vanilla essence

METHOD
Take the cup of water and the margarine and melt in a saucepan. (Do not boil)

To this you add the 40ml of cocoa and let it stand.

Separately beat 2 eggs.

By hand mix the flour, sugar, bicarbonate of soda with a pinch of salt and the vanilla essence.

Add the flour mixture to the eggs and cocoa mixture.

Pour ingredients into a microwave ring cake pan and bake on high for 6-7 minutes (depending on your microwave) – never longer than 7 minutes.

Allow to cool. Ice your cake and enjoy.

Q&A: Can you use a humidifier to warm your house?
In the hot summers, people use dehumidifiers to remove moisture and cool down your home.
So on average during the winter we keep our thermostat at 20°C
Will using a humidifier to release moisture into the air warm a room?
Scratch the last line!
Will using a humidifier to release moisture into the air make a room feel warmer?

actually, i’m using a dehumidifier in my house right now to keep it warm…..

In the summer, humidity works against your sweat – which should dry to refresh your skin.
In the winter, humidity will increase the heat exchange between you and the air around you. So you’ll feel colder. Plus, mold will grow even in the most remote corners of your drawers.
So, nope.

humidity adds latent heat to the air not sensible, meaning from a thermostat it won’t appear to be warmer but it will feel warmer

raised humidity in your house will raise your heat index in your house. meaning that it will feel warmer but be the same temperture

the moister will make it feel warmer

what loft and gmoney said is right on….. but the percentage of humidity is important depending on the outside temp. If it’s very cold outside and you have very high humidity inside it could cause mold, condensation on the windows, wood rot and if you have engineered trusses they could be weakened by too much moisture. You can google ‘recommended humidity levels in winter’

i was talking to the man who installed our new furnace. he said it would help to not only warm the air but to add needed moisture which cuts down on dry skin and noses and such. he said the built in kind that goes on the furnace doesn’t do as well. he also said we did not have to use a humidifier but a pan of water in the room we are in on the vent. we have a heat pump system.

You could try using the serial number. The model number might also be on the back of the dishwasher but you’ll have to pull it all the way out to be sure.

Good luck

Could be on back. Could very well be on the inside ridge, where the door meets the cabinet part. Check there FIRST. Most times, that is where it is.

Also, call Lowes or wherever you got it and see if they have it on record..via your account, charge card, or just by what they sell. Look online.

MOST TIMES it’s cheaper to buy a new one, so be sure to price that. Also, see if it’s under warranty not only with where you bought it or the co that made it, but sometimes your credit card will have automatic insurance on things.

Home Living for Life: Home heating question pellet furnace v. in floor heat!?
In our home remodel we are planning a change in the heating system. A home addition and several updates in the current house. Currently we are using a forced air propane furnace and its very expensive. We are considering in floor heat for the addition (master bedroom, bath, and family room), and a pellet furnace for the entire home. Has anyone any experience with both systems. How does price compare in operation AND comfort level.
ps we are in central IL!

Floor heating is certainly most comfortable. I think a furnace is cheaper unless you intend to install the floor heating yourself.

If you are going with floor heating, think about getting geothermal heat pumps. They provide cooling and heating, it’s expensive to install but much cheaper in the long run since it uses the least electricity.

You might find the following interesting:
http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/space_heating_cooling/index.cfm/mytopic=12640

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Floor system can be install to water heater system and source of energy will be electrical or gas.It work very well unless a leack or a damage in plastic hose happen ,which will cost floor demolition to fix the leack.
Installing unit A/C reverse mode (cooling and heating) it cost less and also you have air ventilated in home .Troubleshooting and access to service is very easy than floor heat system.

We had a radiant floor heating system in one of our previous homes, and we were absolutely delighted with it. However since it required an 80 gallon hot water tank it ate up the energy costs big time both in electricity to run the hot water tank and also natural gas costs. Your pellet stove, I’m almost confident would be more economical.