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A water good idea

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Leaks from appliances tend to come from loose connections and failed seals and what appears, as a pool of water on the lino is usually the manifestation of a relentless accumulation of individual drips of water over time. Denis Gibbs, a retired engineer, used some aluminum mesh and a couple of bell wires to detect liquid and create an alert.

General services, Maintenance and repair, Water leakage

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Beating the freeze

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Innovations in the production of concrete in cold or freezing conditions are discussed. Research into chemical mixtures which alter the freezing point of water and the hydration rate of cement and allow concrete laying at 4.7 degrees Celsius is described.

Innovations, Concretes, Chemistry, Concrete construction, Concrete

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Frameless wonder: The idea of a frameless glazed screen is still elusive, although Foster has used glazing technology imaginatively

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Foster and Partners has used glazing technology imaginatively in the Electronics Arts building, with the framing contained within the glazing.

Methods, Glass construction

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