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A soldering iron is a nifty little tool that's useful for a number of tasks. You can use them to reconnect damaged or broken the wires, fix circuit boards, repair jewelry, run plumbing work, and much more. They work on the principle of heating an element hot enough so it's able to melt certain types of metal. Because of the extreme heat produced by soldering irons, though, it's important for works to follow some basic safety precautions when using them.Watch The Tip!The tip of a soldering iron ( …

A massive chemical spill involving the non-toxic, but still harmful if consumed, 4-methylcyclohexane methanol has left some 300,000 West Virginians without water for a second night. Once the chemical was identified in the Elk River, governor Earl Ray Tomblin issued a state of emergency for five counties, urging them to avoid the municipal tap water.Originally, only five counties were included in the governor's state of emergency. However, President Obama stepped in to declare it a federal e …

Pressure washers are powerful tools that spray a high-pressure stream of water from the nozzle. They are frequently used to clean vehicles, heavy machines, driveways, roads, buildings and roofs. With nothing more than pressurized water, they can easily remove stubborn, caked-on dirt in just seconds. However, pressure washers can also cause serious injury when used improperly.Gas or Electric Pressure Washer?Most pressure washers fall under one of two different categories: gas or electric. Electri …

With the Polar Vortex sending freezing arctic winds throughout the country, many states are seeing record-low temperatures. Atlanta, Georgia, for instance, dropped to a bitter 6 degrees Fahrenheit, surpassing its previous record low of 10. Detroit, Michigan saw new low of -14 degrees Fahrenheit. These unusually cold temperatures pose a serious threat to plumbing pipes found in residential homes and commercial complexes. If certain precautionary steps are not taken, pipes may freeze and burs …

Protection against head injury is critical in the workplace, which is where hard hats come into play. This otherwise simple personal protection equipment (PPE) can prove to be a real life saver, keeping workers safe from lethal head injuries. It's a common assumption that all types of hard hats are the same, but this isn't the case. While they may 'appear' similar, there are some major differences between them that shouldn't go unnoticed. For a breakdown on the different types of hard hats, alon …