Winterization

Mercury Insurance Offers Winter Safety Guide to Navigate Rain and Snow

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter road trips can be an exciting adventure, yet they are not without risks. Drivers must remain vigilant and prepared for any potential hazards such as rain, snow, ice, wind, or the combination of all four.

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Drivers must remain vigilant and prepared for any potential hazards such as rain, snow, ice, wind, or the combination of all four.
"Driving during winter months comes with significant responsibility and caution," said Kevin Quinn, Vice President of Auto Claims at Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY).
Remove snow and ice: Ensure clear visibility by removing all snow and ice from your vehicle before hitting the road.
With proper preparation, cautious driving, and reliable coverage, drivers can confidently navigate winter weather.

From a Smart Home to a Smart Yard: Moen Expands the Industry's First Whole-Home Connected Water Product Suite to the Outdoors

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Moen is connecting homeowners to the water flowing inside and outside of their homes like never before with an expansion of its award-winning smart water technology to the area of the home where homeowners use the most water – the yard*. The Moen® Smart Water Network already allows homeowners to monitor and control the water inside of their home with several smart water innovations, and now, with the addition of Moen's Smart Sprinkler Controller and compatible Smart Wireless Soil Sensors, they can easily connect their lawn irrigation system to monitor their water for more control, automation and conservation.

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"The Moen Smart Water Network has changed the perceptions of how consumers think about water in their home," said Mason Hall, head of connected products, Fortune Brands Innovations.
When homeowners have both the Smart Sprinkler Controller and Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff, they can experience unprecedented control over their home's water and enhance conservation efforts.
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Products in the Smart Water Network include the Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff – which acts as the brain of the network – Smart Leak Detectors, Smart Sump Pump Monitor, Smart Faucet, Smart Shower and the Smart Sprinkler Controller with Wireless Soil Sensors – a 2023 CES Innovation Award Honoree.
The Moen Smart Water App further enhances the Smart Water Network by elevating the customer experience and product performance through 24/7 alerts.

Aptia Engineering Releases Innovative Diamond Miner Technology for Botanical Processors

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

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Additionally, diamond miner vessels are not a complete system by themselves.

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Additionally, diamond miner vessels are not a complete system by themselves.
Aptia's DMC platforms are designed for processors who need a better way to perform diamond miner processes at scale.
Each Diamond Miner can be added or removed from the stainless cart in seconds without tools.
Aptia Engineering is a specialized engineering & manufacturing firm delivering process equipment that is powerful, efficient, and dependable.

Aptia Engineering's Intelligent Design Shines with Their Hydrocarbon Extraction Platform

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

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PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aptia Engineering continues to provide industry-leading botanical processing equipment with its development of the versatile HCE Hydrocarbon Extraction Platform.

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PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aptia Engineering continues to provide industry-leading botanical processing equipment with its development of the versatile HCE Hydrocarbon Extraction Platform.
While many technologies have dramatically improved over the last few years, hydrocarbon extraction equipment has largely remained unimproved.
Through intelligent engineering, the team at Aptia has provided a powerful, reliable, and sensible hydrocarbon extraction solution for botanical processors.
Our industry leading processes include Hydrocarbon Extraction, Solvent Recovery, Winterization, Wiped Film Distillation, as well as custom solutions.

Five ways to winterize your plumbing as cold weather settles in

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

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Winterizing homes can help ensure that systems inside the house are prepared and operate correctly when colder temperatures pass through.

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Winterizing homes can help ensure that systems inside the house are prepared and operate correctly when colder temperatures pass through.
"Mother Nature is one of the most unpredictable things in the world," said Brent Harpole of Champion Plumbing.
That is why winterizing your home and making sure the equipment is in top shape should be a priority."
The company is dedicated to giving back to the local community in addition to helping them with their plumbing needs.

When the Temperatures Drop Below Freezing, Make Sure Your Phone Can Weather the Cold

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019

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If your phone is exposed to freezing temperatures anything below 32 degrees its performance will likely suffer.

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If your phone is exposed to freezing temperatures anything below 32 degrees its performance will likely suffer.
Frigid temperatures can cause your touch screen to become unresponsive, the battery to drain more quickly and your phone can shut down unexpectedly.
So, it's important to keep them running smoothly in the cold temperatures," said Bettie Colombo, Asurion Senior Director of Corporate Communications.
"Our experts have some tips to help winterize your phone and prevent phone damage, so your phone is there when you need it."

GEICO Reminds You to Prepare Your RV for the Winter

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Saturday, October 26, 2019

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While there is still plenty of time for a fall camping trip, GEICO would like to remind you to start thinking about RV winterization.

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While there is still plenty of time for a fall camping trip, GEICO would like to remind you to start thinking about RV winterization.
Drain internal fluids and add non-toxic RV antifreeze to the system.
Depending on where you park your RV, the sun could have more of an impact on baking and drying out your seals.
Consider blocking any vents or openings to prevent animals from nesting over the winter and consider raising the unit on blocks.

InventHelp Inventor Develops New Water Heater Aid (POO-434)

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Home appliances, Winter, Winterization, Water heating, Drainage, Construction, Home

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Inventors from Ridgefield, Wash., wanted a way to simplify the process of removing scale and sediment from a water heater.

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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Inventors from Ridgefield, Wash., wanted a way to simplify the process of removing scale and sediment from a water heater.
As such, they invented the patent pending ULTRA SONIC CLEANING WAND for use in households and business.
ULTRA SONIC CLEANING WAND is a device that simplifies this process and permits ease of drainage.
"I drained and winterized the plumbing and every water heater was dirty."