HP Laserjet P4014n

If you are looking a a good office laser printer then this might be for you:

 

The HP Laserjet P4014n is a fast and reliable mono network laser printer ideally suited to a small business or departmental environment. There are a host of optional extras available which means it can be configured to meet individual requirements for paper handling (including duplex printing) and connectivity.

Key Features: Very fast printing - up to 45 pages per minute....  Click Here to read more.

Pentair Heat Pump

If you are looking for a pool heat pump this one has the USP of eco friendly at the end of its life:

The UltraTemp Pentair Heat Pump is a high performance pool heater with the distinction of being the first pool heat pump charged with a non-ozone depleting refrigerant (R410A).

The UltraTemp heat pump range includes models ranging from 108 – 125k BTU/hr one of which features the option to reverse the system to cool the pool. Heat pumps are environmentally friendly as they are very efficient, do not create any emissions and this one is even environmentally friendly at the end of its working life. 

Unusually you have a choice of color (Black or Almond) for the casing, which is a nice touch but not a major factor in deciding to buy one. Some of the features of this

Pentair Heat Pump that are more interesting are:.... Click Here to read more

Raypak Pool Heaters

There are only a few companies in the pool heater market and Raypak are on of the big players:

Raypak pool heaters are produced by Raypak inc. a California based company specializing in water heating systems including commercial boilers, water heaters and control systems, pool and spa heaters, and residential boilers. Founded in 1947 has grown rapidly and now supplies its products worldwide. Its goals have always been to achieve high quality, reliability and energy efficiency. The company was pleased to become the first boiler manufacturer to achieve ISO 9001 registration in 1996.

The current range of Raypak Pool Heaters is: ...  Click Here to read more.

HP Laserjet 1320 Series

The HP 1320 series has proved a popular "workhorse" for office use over the years since its launch:

 

The HP Laserjet 1320 laser printer series has been available since 2004 and has proved popular with users.
There are 4 models in the range:

HP 1320 - Basic version for use with a single computer. USB or Parallel connectivity
HP 1320n - Network version for multiple users. Ethernet or USB connectivity
HP 1320nw - As 1320n but with Wireless connectivity
HP 1320tn - As 1320n but with additional paper tray

All models feature:
1,200 dpi laser quality
Up to 22 ppm, "Instant-on Technology" allows first page out in 8.5 seconds
Automatic 2-sided printing (auto duplexing), 16 MB RAM, expandable to 144 MB
Rated at 10,000 pages per month duty cycle
PC and Mac compatible

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Raypak Heat Pump

Heat Pumps are becoming more popular because of the very high efficiency levels. The Raypac Classic heat pump is a good value example:

 

The  Raypak Classic Series Heat Pump pool heater is available in three power levels ranging from 95 to 133k BTU/hr. There is also a 110k BTU/hr version which is reversible enabling it to cool a pool in summer.
 A heat pump may cost more than a gas heater to buy but they are extremely efficient devices which can be 3 to 4 times cheaper to run than natural gas and 6 to 7 times cheaper than propane. They are not as powerful, so cannot heat a pool as quickly, so are ideal if you heat your pool constantly. Click Here to read more.

Jandy Legacy Pool Heater

If you are looking for a great value gas pool heater and do not need a low NOx model, then the Jandy Legacy should be considered:

 

The Jandy Legacy pool heaters are available with input power capacities of 125k - 400k BTU/hr and use either propane or natural gas. They feature either electronic or millivolt ignition and have an efficiency rating of 83%.
These pool heaters are energy efficient (but not as efficient as the more expensive Jandy pool heaters). Also they are not rated as low NOx. They are, however, built to last, are user friendly  and provide good value for money. Click Here to read more

Laars Pool Heaters (Now Jandy Pool Heaters)

It is interesting how difficult it is to change brand names. Residential pool heaters have not been sold under the Laars name for some time but it is searched for more frequently that the current brand names:

Looking around the web there seems to be considerable confusion as to the correct name for this range of heaters. I have seen them under Laars Pool Heaters, Teledyne Laars Pool Heaters and Jandy Pool Heaters. The history of this is rather complicated but as I understand it the following is what happened.

Laars Engineers was formed in the late 1940s and pool heaters was one of its key products. It was bought by Teledyne in the mid 1960s and became Teledyne Laars. In 1996 Teledyne bought Jandy Industries and started marketing their pool heaters under that name (but sometimes including the Laars name). In the late 1990s Teledyne split the business up with Jandy taking the residential pool business and Laars Heating Systems (which still exists) the commercial side. In 2007.... Click Here to read more.

HP Laserjet P1102w

If you are looking for a small laser printer for use with a home network this HP Laserjet could well be the answer:

The HP Laserjet P1102w (or to give it its full title HP Laserjet Pro 1102w) is a compact wireless mono laser printer. It works with Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Mac.

As you might expect at its price, the P1102w does not have a lot of fancy features. You basically get a small laser printer which produces good quality output fast. Its key benefit is the wireless networking...  Click Here to read more.

Jandy Hi-E2

This is certainly a top of the range pool heater as far as residential applications are concerned:

The Jandy Hi-E2 pool heater is an excellent product that has been described as "the best pool heater money can buy". It is certainly impressive but it must be said that it has a price to match. It is a 350k BTU/hr gas heater for either natural gas or propane.

The most striking thing in the specifications for the Hi-E2 is its incredible energy efficiency rating of 95%... Click Here to read more.

Hayward Universal H Series

The Hayward H series of gas pool heaters includes the Universal H series of low NOx electronic heaters and the H Series Millivolt heaters:

The Hayward Universal H Series is a series of pool and spa heaters ranging from 150K to 400K BTU/hr with versions for either natural gas or propane. The key benefit of these heaters is their energy efficiency and low NOx emission levels which comply with all current California and Texas air quality emission standards.

The Hayward Universal H-Series heaters feature an industry leading 83%-84% thermal efficiency and this plus the low NOx emissions make these heaters about as environmentally friendly as a gas heater can be. This energy efficiency is achieved through the use of an insulated fire tile combustion chamber which minimizes heat loss and maximizes the heat output for every BTU used.... Click Here to read more.

Cat Condo - Great For Your Cat And You

Cat furniture like a cat condo can keep your pets happy, particularly in a multi-cat household:

You can get a Cat Condo in a variety of sizes and designs and, like cat trees, they are intended to provide your cat with a vertical space on which to climb, play and hide.

The difference between a cat tree and a cat condo is rather a grey area but in general .... Click Here to read more.

Why Your Cat Will Love A Cat Tree

Cat furniture such as a cat tree has several benefits both for a cat and other residents of your house:

Cat trees come in a range of sizes and designs but all are intended to give your cat a vertical space to climb, play and hide on. Most double as scratching posts and are usually better than stand alone scratching posts because they allow the cat to stretch out full length when scratching.

Cats love to be high up and giving them a quality cat tree will reduce the incentive to climb up other things .... Click Here To Read More