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La nostra casa è stato costruito da Antoine Cartier, un barone di legname. Era venuto per l'area di Ludington dal Quebec nel 1852 a cercare la sua fortuna e nel 1878 costruito questa magnifica casa per sua moglie, Eliza e nove figli. La casa è una storia di tre vittoriano impostato su un sacco di bella angolo e curati con ampi parcheggi. Ci sono convenientemente situati a pochi passi dal lago Michigan, negozi caratteristici, molti ottimi ristoranti e il porto di Pere Marquette. La nostra posizione è ideale per numerose attività disponibili sulla splendida costa occidentale del Michigan. Vi invitiamo a soggiorno presso la casa di Ludington e i nostri pavimenti in legno con motivo a spina di pesce, splendido legno intagliato ciliegio e dorato rovere, 12-piedi soffitti, affascinante ottone apparecchi a luce che una volta erano gas, la nostra scala noce al terzo piano, caminetto in marmo italiano e bellissime vetrate. Il fascino dell'epoca passata di Ludington vi aspetta. Ognuna delle nostre camere confortevoli include un bagno privato, doccia o vasca, TV via cavo e wireless internet access. Come ospite in casa nostra, potrete godere anche i nostri Soffici accappatoi e asciugamani, nonché ammenities da Crabtree & Evelyn.
3,6 su giugno 28, 2016
We enjoyed our stay with Ellen and Bob. They were knowledgeable of the history of the home and area. The breakfast was delicious and well displayed.
5 su giugno 05, 2016
My wife and I stayed at the Ludington House for our 5 year anniversary and it was amazing. The breakfast that was served in the morning was delicious. Great service and an amazing room! Definitely will stay here again in the future!
5 su aprile 07, 2016
My adult daughter and I stayed at the Ludington House Bed and Breakfast for two nights Easter Weekend 2016. It was our first experience in a bed and breakfast stay and we were blown away with the beauty of the home as well as the attentive and gracious manner of our Inn Keepers Bob and Ellen. Their home is absolutely gorgeous and is decorated impeccably with 19th century period pieces. Each room has its own full bathroom which is a detail that provided extra privacy and comfort to us. Our room was most comfortable and left my daughter and I very relaxed at the end of our stay. Bob and Ellen provided a delicious breakfast both mornings of our stay. They are excellent cooks and our dinning experience (as well as the entire stay) left us feeling very pampered. Fresh cookies, coffee, tea and hot chocolate available 24/7 was and indulgent perk as well. I would highly recommend the Ludington Bed and Breakfast. My daughter and I cannot wait to return! Teresa Wiers Wyoming Michigan
5 su luglio 08, 2015
We had a great time on our two night visit! I would definitely recommend this B&B. I went with a friend but would love to bring my husband back. Our room was great, beds were wonderful!!! Breakfast was delicious!
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Thanks for your recommendation. We're glad you noted the beds are comfortable too. We look forward to seeing you again! - Bob & Ellen, innkeepers
5 su aprile 21, 2015
Our room was beautiful and the hot tub was awesome. (we stayed in the Nautical Suite) Breakfast was fantastic. Bob and Ellen are wonderful hosts. We will visit again I'm sure.
3,4 su maggio 27, 2013
We were somewhat disappointed by our room.... There was no window... Only a skylight and no wi-fi. The room, however, was clean and well decorated. The breakfasts were very good and the overall atmosphere was welcoming!
4,0 su ottobre 02, 2011
I found Ludington House on this website. I made reservations for just one night, I was able to get away one day earlier and showed up in Ludington not knowing if a room was available. Kris welcomed me and was able to put me in a room. I was very pleased with the room and the service. I have to say that I felt very comfortable. The house is very well kept and breakfast was very good. I don't think any one would be unhappy with a stay at Ludington House.
5 su marzo 23, 2011
We stayed at the Ludington House for one night in March 2011 and the bed and breakfast far exceeded our expectations. The rooms were set up with beautiful pieces of the time and had the modern conviences of today like wi fi and cable tv. The hosts, Kris and Bill were great, they gave a tour of their home and made us feel welcome. The full breakfast the next morning was a real treat, it started with baked grapefruit, followed by the main course of stuffed peach french toast, bacon and several fruits. I would highly recommend this B&B to anyone and will definetly return.
4,0 su ottobre 28, 2009
We have been "B&B" it since 1989. We've stayed at some wonderful homes and inns and Room #4 is right up there with the best. Ludington house is a lovely victorian furnished with some antiques. Our room was clean with a comfortable bed. The original bathroom tub was wonderful to soak in (very fluffy towels). Our host Bill and hostess Kris were very warm and friendly. Bill makes a delicious breakfast. Chris & Gary Wilmot WI.
4,0 su settembre 08, 2008
My husband and I spent our honeymoon here, and by far it was a memoriable memory we have of a tax life together. We are going to make it a mission to stay here every year for our anniversary. Pleasant location, and above average hospitality. Would recommend this location to anyone. Enjoy!!!!
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Shopping Antiquariato, Gallerie d'arte, Spiaggia, Interessi Storici, Lago, Musica dal vivo, Cinema, Parchi Nazionali/Statali, Zona Naturale, Lakeside Links, Teatro, Area Picnic, Servizi religiosi
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Giochi da tavolo, Attrezzature per Caffè/Tè, Fotocopiatrici, Scrivania, Camino, Telefono
Aria condizionata, Sveglia , Accappatoi, Jacuzzi, Ferro da stiro, Radio, TV via cavo/satellite, TV, Wi-Fi
Nautica, Golf, Regate, Scenari, Sport acquatici
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text: The Snowball wiki last edited by BeachThunder on 01/07/14 05:04PM View full history OverviewSnowball was the first game in the Silicon Dreams trilogy of text adventures developed by Level 9. Released in 1983, it was notable for the intentional ambiguity of the lead character Kim Kimberley's gender, and it's unprecedented number of locations (something of a cheat, as 6800 are near identical) to indicate the monotonous scale of it's setting.StorySnowball 9 is a massive starship carrying 1.8 million cryogenically frozen colonists on a century long mission to the planet Eden. The ship is named after the shell of ice which protects it from interstellar debris.During the final stages of the journey the ships protectors, the robotic Nightingales, are unable to prevent a deranged crew member sabotaging the ship by setting it on a course for Eden's star. Before it's destroyed by the saboteur, the ships computer awakens security agent and player character Kim Kimberley to resolve the emergency.

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- Shortcuts for previewing and setting type
- Using type as a design element
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Now, if I'm working in the room with a client, say an edit session, I usually try to get at least the approval of the type treatment first, and maybe possibly some textures, because the process of designing animated titles in Motion can go kind of quickly once you actually have a general direction. Again, a lot of times I'll just create individual type treatments and textures and just send off loose JPEGs to see if I'm headed in the right direction. So to kind of show you, I did mock up these title designs in Motion.
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I went through my textures as well. And if you hadn't gone through earlier parts in this title, these are still textures that I went through my house and actually just took pictures of. Here, I'll just drag and drop one in here, so you can see. Again, I sent these as loose stills to show to the client, so here's some stone. This was kind of an interesting texture, just this kind of fabric thing, so it gives you a general color palette as well as typeface treatment.
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That's what I'm all about lately. Getting back to the basics. The simple activities. That are easy to whip up and stuff I have (and you probably do too).
What's awesome about this is that you can use dry pasta noodles instead if you don't have straws.
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I let Henry do the cutting. He snipped straws into pieces, big and little.
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I kept thinking the bigger pieces would make it so much easier to thread.
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But they're actually much harder to push the shoestring through!
(I guess I get to learn sometimes too!)
Once the shoestring is full, or as full as your child would like, tie it off in a knot.
And yes, boys can wear necklaces!
I didn't leave George out of this activity either.
He joined us, though he didn't have nearly as much success as Henry. But that's expected.
He put a couple of the pieces of straw on the shoestring by himself, but he struggled. I helped him along by holding the shoestring up so that he could slide the straw on easier.
He did it over and over and never realized where they were going.
Once he did, he got a kick out of it and slid them off way faster than they went on.
Okay, there's not even a comparison, he swiped them all off in one single swipe and thought it was just hilarious!
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In an interview Wednesday, A123 CEO David Vieau said thecompany will continue to be publicly traded after Wanxiang takeseffective control. A123 shares rose as high as 34 percent inpre-market trading and were up 4 percent to 49 cents atmid-morning.
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Scottish champions Celtic have confirmed the signing of Costa Rica international Cristian Gamboa from West Bromwich Albion on a three-year deal.SkySports.com » 1h
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Tech site PocketNow claims that they have had hands-with a near-final leaked build of HTC Sense 4.0. This new version of Sense will contain a new UI, new features, no on-screen buttons for Ice Cream Sandwich, meaning that the hardware will still carry four distinct capacitive buttons: home, menu, search, and back. Sense 4.0 will also feature a full landscape mode, a completely reworked mail app, tight Dropbox integration with 50GB of free storage, a Safari Reader-style function for the browser (that would be awesome, HTC), and universal Beats audio for supported phones. That's quite a long set of achievements for Sense UI that hasn't been observed for quite a while now.
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Meridian, Miss. Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Martin Luther King Drive in Meridian Monday afternoon.
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Puerto Princesa: Firefly Watching
Before making your booking please read the Notes in the blue column on the right.
Firefly Watching is another exciting experience in Palawan.
Taking place just before dusk, this tour allows you to get closer to nature and, in particular, the dazzling and flickering insects known as "Fireflies" or "Lighting Bugs"
Tour Inclusions:
- Air-con Van Transfer
- Boat Transfer
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Dinner
Please Note: Absolutely no flash photography, as this will disturb the Fireflies causing them to leave the immediate area
Take this chance to be closer to nature and enjoy the beautiful, peaceful and calm river, with the nearby trees lit up, just like Christmas Trees, by the Fireflies.
You will be driven to Baker's Hill, where you will have a light dinner before going on to the river.
At the River you will transfer in to Paddle Boats, which will take you up a 10 meter wide stretch of the Mangrove perimeter. The River tour will last approximately 30-45 minutes. Please read the Itinerary Section in full, as it varies depending on the size of the group booked, or joined if you book individual places.
Fireflies live in abundance amongst the mangroves and trees, which are perfectly situated along the banks of the Sicsican and Iwahig Rivers. This location is ideal as it is away from the light pollution experienced in the city.
The Itinerary for Firefly Watching is classified into 2 Types according to the number of participants joining the tour:
Itinerary for groups of less than 5 people:
From the pick-up location of your hotel, a van will take you to Puerto Princesa Baywalk, from there you will ride a motorized boat with other travellers, which will take you to Sicsican River where the firefly watching site is located.
When you arrive at the Sicsican River, the group will be divided into 2. The first group will take the tour first and transfer to a paddle boat, which will transport them along the Sicsican River, for around 30-45 minutes. Whilst the first group is on their tour the second group will have their dinner (and vice versa).
Itinerary for groups more than 5 people:
From the pick-up location in your hotel, a van will take you to Baker's Hill, where you will take your dinner. Afterwards the group will be taken to Iwahig River. When you reach the site you will ride a paddle boat that will carry you along the river, which is about 10 meters wide, and which will take 30-45 minutes.
Other Disclosures
Taxes and Charges: Tour rates are quoted in Philippine Peso (PHP), per person and subject to 5% service charge and 12% Value Added Tax
Cancellation Policy
Tour cancellation should be made at least 7 days prior to the indicated tour date.
- Cancellation made less than 7 days before the tour date shall be subject to 25% cancellation per tour per person, along with any permit fees where the permit has already been secured
- Cancellation made one (1) day prior to tour date shall be subject to 50% cancellation per tour per person, along with any permit fees where the permit has already been secured
- Cancellation made on the actual tour date shall be charged in full amount. No show will incur full amount charge.
Book for more than 20 people, contact us directly
Complimentary free pick-up service from your hotel located in Puerto Princesa City proper to the drop-off point. An additional or reduced fee may apply for travellers who are staying in hotels outside of central Puerto Princesa or in Sabang.
- Travellers taking this tour should be ready for collection at 5.30pm. Some travellers may not be collected until as late as 6.00pm as other guests are being collected from across the city. Please be ready at 5.30pm
- Depending on the tour you will arrive back in Puerto Princesa around 10.00pm. There may be some occasions when you arrive back slightly later.
Our Bookings are confirmed on the basis of travellers providing all the required information. Failure to provide us with the information we require, may result in your booking being cancelled and refunded.
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Please be advised that it is the traveller's responsibility to advise of any changes to hotel or pick up point a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour date; contact the Tour Operator direct (number will be provided on the Booking Voucher). We can not guarantee that last minute changes can be accommodated
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This continuation application claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/191,089, filed Jul. 27, 2005, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,283,884 which application is incorporated herein by reference.
The present invention relates to the design of installations such as systems providing for fluid transport.
In many industries in which a flow of fluid is utilized, it is desirable to maximize flow, or minimize flow resistance, in order to reduce the amount of equipment runtime necessary to push through a given volume of fluid. By reducing the amount of runtime, the amount of wear and tear on the equipment can be reduced, and the cost of running the equipment can be significantly lowered. In industries such as the pool industry, for example, an increase in the throughput of water passed through a filter pump and recirculated through the pool can reduce the necessary runtime of the pump, thereby reducing the cost of gas or electricity necessary to run the pump. A major obstacle to flow in the pool industry is the use of standard piping components, such as 90� elbows, 45� fittings, unions, tees, and crosses, made from materials such as PVC and assembled with materials such as PVC cement, Teflon� tape, or silicone cement. While these basic elements are cheap and readily available at most hardware stores, they can result in sharp turns and other partial barriers that can lead to a significant reduction in flow, compared to a more linear or smooth run, as known in the art for flow of a fluid.
A swimming pool can be retrofitted to provide for improved flow. Existing retrofits come with several disadvantages, however. One disadvantage is that the person doing the retrofit generally is limited to standard plumbing components in standard sizes and shapes. As such, only limited improvement can be obtained by redirecting the flow, such as flow from a suction pipe to the main circulation pump. Further, it takes a substantial amount of time to retrofit a plumbing installation. It typically is necessary for a salesman to go to the site and take measurements, then go offsite to determine the necessary piping and associated costs, then return to the client at a later time for approval, a signature, and a deposit. Subsequently, an installer will be sent in to dismantle the existing piping and equipment and install new components. The installer must build the new piping using standard parts, oftentimes using parts not carried on the installer's truck, such that the installer has to make at least one trip to the hardware store during installation. The installation also will require a significant amount of cutting and gluing, such that a standard installation can easily take over eight hours of time. The amount of time not only increases the cost of each retrofit, but lowers the number of pools that can be retrofitted in a given period of time by a single technician.
Systems and methods in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention can overcome various deficiencies in existing approaches to designing and/or retrofitting systems such as systems providing for a flow of fluid. In one embodiment, a technician can collect information from a site that can be transmitted to a base location, where a design for a new system can be created, which can be relayed back to the technician for communication to a customer in a single customer meeting. The technician and persons at the base location can communicate during the design process in order to ensure an accurate design. In another embodiment, a new system can be designed on-site using information gathered by the technician. Once a system is selected and approved by the customer, an equipment kit can be generated that includes everything necessary to retrofit/convert the old system to the newly designed system or to install a new system. This allows an installer to quickly and easily do the work without the need to go offsite during installation for additional parts or to spend time cutting and cementing existing parts. Such approaches can reduce the amount of time the customer has to meet with a technician, allow designs to be generated and approved in a single visit, reduce the amount of travel time, and can allow a kit to be designed such that an installer visiting the site only has to view instructions and install the kit without having to gather parts and/or cut and cement existing parts.
The field technician can utilize a remote unit 120 to collect information about the pool equipment 102 to be retrofit. The remote unit can be a single self-contained device, or can include a number of separate devices that can be connected as necessary: If a remote unit contains a cellular phone for voice communications, for example, there may be no need for the cellular phone to be connected to the other components of the remote unit, particularly if the other components include a data transfer device capable of transferring information to a base unit. An exemplary remote unit can include an imaging device 122 allowing the technician to capture various images of the pool and the pool equipment 120. The imaging device can be any appropriate device known for capturing two- or three-dimensional images, such as a digital camera or laser scanner. The remote unit can include a data entry device 126, such as any of the various data entry devices known in the art such as a keyboard, mouse, joystick, stylus, or touch screen, allowing a technician having taken measurements of the pool and pool equipment to enter the information into the remote unit. In another embodiment, a scanner such as a laser scanner or radar device can be used to capture the information and dimension measurements together, such that a separate image capture device and data entry device may not be necessary. A data entry device still can be useful to input customer and other information. The remote unit can include a display device 128, such as a monitor, for allowing the technician to enter and/or view collected information, as well as to display the images and information to the customer. The remote unit can include a wireless device 124, such as a cellular phone and/or cellular modem, allowing the technician to upload the information and images to a base unit. The wireless device also can allow the technician to communicate with persons at the base unit, or a separate communications device such as a cellular phone can be used. If a cellular phone is used to transfer data from a laptop device, for example, then the cellular phone can have a data connection to the laptop. If data is transferred via a cellular modem of the laptop, then the cellular phone does not need to be connected to any other components of the remote unit. The remote unit can include a printer 130 allowing the technician to generate information such as a formal quotation, virtual view of the new equipment, and an analysis of cost savings, that can be given to the customer. The remote unit also can include a payment device 132, such as a credit/debit card reader, allowing the customer to approve the design and place a deposit or payment for the services. As discussed above, these components can take any of a number of configurations, such as a laptop computer with a cellular modem connected to a digital camera and printer. Another alternative utilizes a PDA phone allowing pictures to be taken with the internal camera phone, data to be entered into a spreadsheet on the device, the information to be transmitted by the device to the base unit, and communication with the base unit through a phone connection or another mechanism such as text messaging. In yet another embodiment, design software can be included in the PDA phone such that when the technician enters the information and captures the images, the design can be done internally through software, and the PDA phone can be used to display the proposal and generated information to the customer. The phone connection can have various uses, such as to ask questions of a designer or obtain approval of the design.
At the headquarters or other location where the information will be received and the design created, in at least some embodiments, a base unit 140 can be used to receive the information. The base unit can include a communication device 144 capable of receiving information from the remote unit 120. The communication device can be any appropriate device, such as a modem, phone, or wireless device. The communication can not only accept information and mages from the remote unit, but can allow personnel at the base unit to communicate with the field technician. The communication unit can include separate devices, such as a modem for data communication and a phone for interpersonal communication.
The base unit also can include a computer graphics program, virtual design studio, or other photo editing device 142 capable of taking the images from the imaging device 122 and either automatically, or manually with input from the personnel, generating a view of the new equipment installed at the actual customer site after the retrofit. The base unit can include a data entry device 146 allowing the personnel to use the photo editor, as well as to enter any additional information for the site and/or design. The base unit can include a display device 148, such as a standard monitor or a projection device allowing personnel to easily see the existing layout during the design process. The base unit also can include a payment device 152 allowing the customer to give verbal approval and account or other information, such as credit card number, whereby the personnel at the base unit can enter the information into the payment device.
The base unit can include a parts and design kit 150. This can be an actual kit, made up of fittings and piping, or can be a virtual or computer generated kit, allowing a design to be generated through software. A combination also can be used, wherein a virtual design is made that the personnel attempt to build using the actual pieces, in order to determine if the design will work and/or if additional information is needed. A design kit allows personnel to design a system that will work for the given equipment specifications, whereby the personnel can determine the improvement in flow and necessary equipment costs.
The equipment described with respect to
Providing the designer with at least one image of the site allows the designer to more easily change the path of the piping. The designer can do away with T-junctions and 90� elbows, which can significantly reduce flow, and replace the existing piping with shaped piping runs that have no sharp turns and that can increase the overall flow of the system. For instance, the piping from the suction lines 202 in the prior art device include two 90� elbows, while the piping from the suction lines 258 in the new design includes a single rounded pipe with a much larger turning radius and no sharp turns, allowing the water to more easily flow to the respective pump. Increasing the flow not only provides the benefit of allowing the pump to run less to circulate the same amount of water, thereby reducing energy costs, but also allows for the use of higher efficiency pumps, which can further reduce energy costs. Pumps such as low head pumps or variable r.p.m. pumps, which can require a greater volume of flow through the circulating system, can reduce operating head pressure and allow for a significant reduction in kilowatt consumption.
For example, the wattage of the pump generally can be reduced by a factor of four when the rpm value is reduced by a factor of two, per pump affinity laws. For a pump running at 3450 rpm and drawing ten Amps, a reduction to 1725 rpm will draw only 2.5 Amps. Volume of flow, on the other hand, is only reduced by a factor that is half the reduction factor for rpm, such that the pump in this example will provide 75% of the flow at 1725 rpm, compared to 100% flow at 3450 rpm. If head loss in an existing system can be reduced by 15-20%, such as by utilizing laminar flow piping, the resulting flow can be nearly equal to the full rpm. value, at only about 25% of the kilowatt consumption.
Once entered or transferred into the remote unit, the measurement data and images can be transmitted to a base unit for processing 306, such as by uploading the pertinent data to the base unit via a cellular modem of the remote unit. The information can be received by the base unit, such as through another cellular modem, and can be stored in files, databases, or any other techniques known for storing information in an electronic, optical, magnetic, or other appropriate format. Personnel at the base unit can view and/or manipulate the information and images to be used in generating a virtual equipment setup 308. The base unit personnel and the technician can communicate with each other before and/or during the design process to discuss the information and images, as well as to gather any additional information needed to generate an accurate design 310. Once the virtual design is created, a new image can be generated including the proposed design setup, and information can be generated regarding equipment costs and energy savings 312. The new image(s) and information can be sent to the technician for display or other communication to the potential customer 314. The owner can select to authorize the work based on the image and information, all of which can have been generated during a single visit by the technician 316. From the design, a piping and equipment kit can be generated that includes everything (at least from a component standpoint) that a technician will need to retrofit the existing equipment pad. An installer then can install the kit using only basic tools and without the need to locate, cut, or otherwise obtain any additional parts during the installation process 318. In order to better explain such a process, individual steps of an exemplary process will be discussed below in further detail. These explanatory processes are not intended to limit the scope of the overall process, but only to explain the implementation of such a process in accordance with one embodiment.
The field technician also can take a series of measurements 404, before, during, or after the capturing of the images. The number of measurements can vary by installation, and can be dependent upon factors such as the number of critical features, number of obstructions, and relative positions of the features and/or obstructions. Critical dimension measurements can include the horizontal and vertical distances between any fittings to which new piping is to be attached, such as the return pipe feed, heater, and/or risers coming out of the cement. Other critical measurements can include the available space on the pad once the old equipment has been removed. An exemplary minimal set of measurements can include the separation in two dimensions of the suction and return lines, as these positions typically are fixed in the cement pad unless the pad also is to be replaced. The measurements to be taken can be known by the technician beforehand, or can be prompted by software on the data entry device. For instance, a series of options of equipment types can be displayed to the technician, such that the technician can select the appropriate type. From that selection, a series of measurements can be requested by the software that guide the technician through the measurement process. If a scanner or radar is used, the software can guide the technician through the scanner placement process such that the necessary measurements can be captured.
In order to generate a rough estimate of energy savings of a new installation, a field technician or base unit personnel can simply compare the kilowatt reduction in moving from an existing pump to the new pump. This rough estimate would not take into consideration the effect on flow of the piping improvement, which should easily add at least 10-15% to the savings due to the new pump. The technician can use an ammeter to take an amp reading for the main pump, as the actual value sometimes is different from what is printed on the pump label.
In order to provide a more accurate estimate of energy savings, the field technician can gather information about the current flow rate of the pool equipment 406. In one embodiment, the technician can screw a vacuum gauge into a drain port on the existing pump, and can utilize a pressure gauge on top of the filter. The technician then can multiply the reading (in inches of mercury) on the vacuum gauge by 1.13 to obtain the head of the suction piping between the pool and the pump. The resultant value can be added to the reading on the pressure gauge (multiplied by 2.31 to get the reading in feet of head on the pressure side between the pump and the pool), to get a good estimate of the total dynamic head (TDH). For example, if the suction reading is 16″ of mercury (�1.13=18.08′) and the pressure reading is 22.5 psi (�2.31=51.97′) then the TDH of the existing system is approximately 70.05′. If the TDH of the new system is projected to be about 40.00′, then there will be a reduction in head loss of about 30′, which allows the pump to be run for an amount of time each day that is about 40% less than is necessary for the existing system. In order to get a true estimate of energy savings, it would be necessary to know the distance to the pool, the number of fittings, and other information, which cannot always be readily obtained as part of that information is buried underground.
The technician can gather any other necessary information, such as distance to the pool or area information, as well as any necessary customer information 408. All this information can be entered via the data entry device, such as by typing the information into a form in a word processing program or spreadsheet, selecting checkboxes or radio buttons in a computer window, or any other ways known for entering data into a data processing or storage device 410. A certain amount of intelligence can be built into the forms to guide the field technician through the measurement collection and entry process. In one embodiment, other than typing in the customer information, all measurement and equipment data can be entered using a single selection action, such as a click of a mouse or stylus. The field technician can submit this information from the remote unit to a base unit located off-site, such as at a headquarters or central office location 410. This submission can be accomplished via any technological approach known for sending information, such as through any of a number of wireless data transfer mechanisms. The information and images can be sent together, or separately. For example, if the images are taken with a camera phone but the data is entered into a laptop, the technician can have the option of uploading the images to the laptop then submitting the images through a wireless modem of the laptop, or can choose to submit the images directly from the camera phone. The technician can contact personnel at the base unit 412, before, during, or after submission of the information. The technician can inform the personnel that the information has been gathered, allowing persons reviewing the information at the base unit to ask questions about the existing installation. These questions can include interpretations of included information or requests for further information. In an alternative embodiment, the information is sent as a message to the base unit. Once the message is received, a person monitoring the base unit can contact the technician after reviewing the information. The timing and number of contacts can vary as necessary. The contacts can be audio, video, text, or any other appropriate ways for communicating between the person at the base unit and the technician. The technician can provide any additional information over the phone, for example, or can enter the additional information via the data entry device of the remote unit and submit the information electronically.
Once the information is received from the field technician, and the designer has had an opportunity to review the images and information, the designer can contact the field technician to request further information 504, such as additional dimensions or clarification of existing numbers. The designer also can contact the field technician during the design process, where additional questions may arise. The communication from the designer can come via any appropriate mechanism, such as a cell phone call or text message. The designer can enter the additional information into the base unit 506 in order to ensure that the information is saved for later use.
Once the designer has received all (or at least a minimum amount of) the necessary information, the designer can generate a sample equipment pad based on the information and images 508. The designer can determine the appropriate equipment (such as a pump of appropriate size) to be installed and connected in the sample pad. The sample pad can be a three-dimensional design created through a computer graphics program or virtual design studio using computer-generated parts, for example, or can be a physical model created using fittings and piping to create a physical structure. Methods for making virtual models using computer design programs are known in the art and will not be discussed herein in detail. If the design is done by computer, then any appropriate computer assisted drafting program can be used that is capable of generating a three-dimensional design allowing for precise measurements of dimensions to be made. If a physical model is made, fixed fittings and piping and/or variable fittings and piping can be used to create the model. By fixed fittings and piping, it is meant that the designer can have available a large number of fittings and pipe runs of different angles and sizes, such that these pieces can simply be connected appropriately to create the design. By variable fittings and piping, it is meant that the shape and/or size of each component can be altered, such as by bending a flexible run of pipe, in order to arrive at the final design. Using flexible components can be more accurate for the final design, as customized fittings and pipe runs can be made in order to maximize flow and minimize material cost. Using flexible fittings also allows for a more accurate material cost estimate where customized piping is to be used. The entire redesign process can take less than an hour, such as 10-15 minutes for a basic system and 40-60 minutes for a more complex system.
Once the design is completed, the designer (or another appropriate person or device) can determine the approximate cost to implement the design 510, using factors such as types and numbers of fittings and amount of material takeoff. A series of pull-down bid templates can be provided to provide for fast and simple quotations. For a physical design, this can include taking actual measurements of the piping runs. For computer assisted designs, the calculations of lengths, widths, etc., can be done automatically through software, such that the total cost can be obtained at the end of the design process or can be updated continually throughout the design. The calculations also can determine the approximate cost savings, such as by factoring in the approximate improvement in flow and the reduction in power usage by a new pump.
In order to estimate energy savings, a number of formulas can be used, such as:
Kilowatts per hour consumed=Amps�Voltage�10% power loss factor/1000
This result can be used to determine the annual energy consumption by estimating the total number of hours of operation per year. For example, in a pool with a main filter pump and a cleaner/booster pump, the energy consumption for a 9.1 Amp/240V main pump, considering a 10% power loss factor, uses about 1.966 kW/hour. If this pump is run for 8 hours a day at $0.20 per kW/hour, then the annual cost to run the main pump will be about $1,148.04. For a 5.2 Amp/240V booster pump run 3 hours a day, the annual cost is about $245.96, for a total annual energy cost of about $1,394 to run both pumps. For a proposed replacement system, using a single 1.9 Amp/240V main pump, running 8 hours a day, the annual energy cost is about $239.69. By improving the flow through piping, such that this lower power pump can be used, the customer then can expect a projected annual energy savings of about $1,154.30, or about an 83% savings.
Once the flow of the system is measured, the increase in flow (as a function of percent) can be used to reduce the amount of necessary run time of the pump to obtain the same throughput. For instance, if the flow is increased by 15% then the pump can run 15% less than is currently necessary. As discussed above, there is no easy way to know the exact underground piping configuration, such that total dynamic head often must be estimated. Certain suppositions about the piping can be used, such as average parameter values for runs of distance, such as average flow over a distance using standard PVC plumbing. In one embodiment, retrofits are estimated to obtain on average a 70% improvement in electrical costs, using both redirected flow and a new pump, with an overall range of about 25%-85% in energy savings.
A virtual view of the completed design also can be created 512, such as by adding skins to virtual components and adding the actual images as a background, or by opening at least one of the images in a photo editing program and using piping templates to form a view of the approximate design. The designer also can shoot a physical design against a background such as a green screen (as known in the art) and drop the design onto one of the images. Many other approaches for creating a virtual view in a digital image are known, and ways for implementing each of these will not be discussed herein in detail. A view of the completed design, as well as pricing information and estimated cost savings, can be sent to the field technician 514, such as by using any of the devices discussed above for transmitting info between the base unit and remote unit.
After reviewing the proposal and asking any questions or making any changes, the customer can have the option of approving the work at a later time, or can choose to authorize the retrofit/design work during the visit by the field technician 614. There are any of a number of ways for the customer to authorize the work, such as by signing a contract and handing the field technician a check, or having the technician call the base unit or type information into the remote unit to provide a credit card number. In another embodiment, the remote device can include, or be connected to, a payment device such as a credit/debit card reader than can allow the customer to pay for the transaction immediately. This can include a deposit or full payment, depending upon factors such as the work being done and any applicable contractor limitations.
Once the work is authorized and payment (or at least a deposit) is received, a kit can be created that includes all the necessary parts to retrofit the equipment pad. This kit can include, for example, all the fittings and piping, whether standard or customized, as well as any connecting hardware, a new pump, and any other necessary equipment. Alternative kits can minimally include only any customized piping and/or fittings. The kit can allow the installer to arrive at the location bringing only a standard tool set. The kit can be delivered to the installer, or can be delivered to the customer's address. When the installer arrives, the installer can remove any unnecessary equipment before the retrofit. The kit can come with a set of step by step instructions, and/or a series of diagrams, showing the installer how to install the new equipment and piping. The instructions in one embodiment are generated automatically by the design software. The instructions also can come with a parts list or any other information typically enclosed with a kit to be assembled. The parts of the kit also can be individually labeled for ease of assembly, and can be labeled or configured such that each part can only be installed in the correct orientation. The ability for the installer to simply connect the components can significantly reduce the install time, and therefore the installation cost, as well as reducing the likelihood for errors in the installation process. Further, a simplified installation process allows a less experienced installer to do the retrofit work, such that labor costs can be further reduced. Experienced people instead can be used to monitor the base unit and/or do the design work. Where an installer of an existing system would have to execute tasks such as measuring pipes, cutting pipes of the appropriate length and fitting pipes using existing components, and ensuring proper flow for the given system, an approach in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention allows an installer to simply remove the old equipment and piping, install the new pump, and attach the customized piping simply by screwing or otherwise connecting the new piping to the existing fittings and equipment. The entire process now can take on the order of four hours or less, much of which is involved in removing the existing equipment.
Although described with respect to pool systems, there are a number of other industries that can utilize such a two-way communication design process to improve accuracy and reduce the amount of time necessary for the field technician and the customer in order to arrive at a design. While improved flow designs can be used for applications such as irrigation design, water flow, air flow, and power plants, any retrofit that has to design around existing two- or three-dimensional limitations can benefit from such an approach. Even designs of new installations can benefit by such an approach, where images and dimensions of the location for the design can be sent along with other necessary information in order to obtain a design and quote during a single customer visit.
As discussed above, much of this functionality can be obtained through software at either the remote unit or base unit. This functionality can be stored in code form on any computer readable medium known or used in the art, such as but not limited to internal memory, external memory, hard disks, optical discs, magnetic discs, CD-ROMS, DVD-ROMS, memory sticks, and memory cards. The functionality also can be in code form in any of a number of signals transmitted to or from the units. The base unit and remote units can include any appropriate device capable of sending, receiving, and processing data. The functionality of the base unit can be contained in the remote unit in some embodiments, such that no communication is necessary unless circumstances dictate otherwise.
It should be recognized that a number of variations of the above-identified embodiments will be obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art in view of the foregoing description. Accordingly, the invention is not to be limited by those specific embodiments and methods of the present invention shown and described herein. Rather, the scope of the invention is to be defined by the following claims and their equivalents.
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|Donald Frankel
|Infrared inspection and reporting process
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|Nov 4, 2010
|Lear Corporation
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|European Classification
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Turns out that 2 years ago when I switched their service from a land-line monitoring system to a wireless monitoring system (because I switched from a land-line phone to VOIP phone) they stuck me with a brand new 3-yr contract. This despite my paying in full and upfront for the wireless equipment and the installation.
The funny thing is that to get the system switched to wireless took over a week of calling their customer service number, where no one ever responds and if someone does answer, they will ask for your telephone number to call you back with more details. They never do.
This Company is dishonest and dishonorable. They seem to believe the only way they can keep their business is through customer entrapment in their one-sided and cryptic contracts. Their Customer Representatives are rude and will remind you that you should have thought better before signing the contract with them. In hindsight I should have minded their advice and read all the fine print on the installation contract.
Better yet, please stay away from these unscrupulous and dishonest predators. They are focused on only one thing, getting a hold of your wallet, nothing else matters to them.
No matter how long you do business with them, they will entrap you with the fine print. Their contract renews automatically unless you call them. They never answer the phone. Great method for perpetual renewal. This is Company should be fined and put out of business.
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We take you inside the old Carleton County Jail (now the HI Ottawa Jail Hostel) one of the most haunted buildings in North America! Was the wrong man hanged for the murder of D'Arcy McGee? Does he haunt the jail today? Come experience the jail and decide for yourself!
Adults $18.75, Students $16.75, Youth (10-14) $14.75
HALLOWEEN SEASON (Dates TBA): This Halloween Season, join us for Ghosts and the Gallows "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" tour. During our favourite time of the year we lead you through the old jail in almost complete darkness. Are you brave enough to wander the halls and cellblocks of an intentionally recognized haunted hot spot? Schedule and prices vary. See calendar for details.
The outdoor tour that started it all! We will share some of our favourite ghost stories from the area and lead you by lantern light to some of our favourite haunted spots, including: the Bytown Museum, the Fairmont Château Laurier and Ottawa's haunted high school. You'll never look at the city and these buildings the same again!
Adults $15.75, Students $13.75, Youth (10-14) $11.75, Children (under 10) Free With Accompanying Adult
HALLOWEEN SEASON (Dates TBA): Join us for The Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa "Canada's Scariest Stories" Edition! On these special tours we will be venturing inside Ottawa's oldest and most haunted building, the Bytown Museum. We will be sharing some of our favourite ghost stories from across the country and other local favourites. Schedule and prices vary. See calendar for full details.
We set the ghost stories aside and concentrate on the incredible history of the old Carleton County Jail. How was the prison used? How bad were the living conditions? Did inmates try to escape? How many were executed? We'll answer these questions and more as we put you to face-to-face with the last working gallows in Canada.
Adults $14.75, Students $12.75, Youth (10-14) $10.75
Join for a moonlight walk around the Mackenzie King Estate, located deep inside Gatineau Park. As we lead you through this secluded getaway we will explore the former Prime Minister's incredible property, his passion for spiritualism and the supernatural, and share some of our favourite ghost stories from the grounds. Each participant will receive a special limited edition Haunted Walk flashlight for the event!
2016 Dates – July 2, 9, 16, 23, August 6, 13, 20, 27
Adults $18.75, Students $16.75, Youth (10-14) $14.75, Children (under 10) Free With Accompanying Adult
We will lead you through the darkened pioneer village, sharing chilling tales about Upper Canada's darker history and the ghosts that may still linger in some of the buildings on-site today. This unique opportunity to see Upper Canada Village after the lights go out will only be available on select days this summer. Each participant will receive a special limited edition Haunted Walk flashlight for the event!
2016 Dates – Every Saturday evening July 2 to August 27
Adults $18.75, Students $16.75, Youth (10-14) $14.75, Children (under 10) Free With Accompanying Adult
Calling all junior ghost investigators! For those not quite old or brave enough yet to enjoy the twists and terrors of our regular ghost tours, we are excited to announce a new experience. The Great Ghost Family Adventure is an interactive quest that will take you inside Ottawa's spookiest building, the Bytown Museum. Collect clues and investigate while we share some of our favourite stories about the building and surrounding area. Join our investigation team and discover the secrets of Ottawa's oldest building!
Every Friday night at 7:30pm in July and August.
Adults $16.75, Students $14.75, Youth (10-14) $12.75, Children (under 10) Free With Accompanying Adult
Join us as we explore the darker side of the festive season. Hear about strange and frightening holiday traditions from around the world and gather in close as we share creepy Christmas-themed ghost stories. The majority of the tour will take place inside the spooky Bytown Museum, Ottawa's oldest stone building. Once inside, you'll learn why some Haunted Walk tour guides are too scared to give tours of the museum – even at Christmas time! Play close attention to the stories and you might just win yourself some extra presents before the night is through!
Dates: TBA
Adults $18.75, Students $16.75, Youth (10-14) $14.75
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Our guest writer and special needs consultant, Dr. Melissa Liguori, Ed. D., shares her tips for encouraging "Tummy Time" in bigger kids.
Most parents have heard and read about the importance of giving infants "tummy time." Traditionally, we think of this as an activity for babies, that comes along with a whole host of benefits from expanding their social world to strengthening muscles. However, this type of activity has multiple benefits for older children as well. Very often special needs children have low tone or weak muscle groups. Exercises that strengthen muscles can, and should be, both fun and educational at the same time! Without knowing it, older children can work on building strong neck, upper back, shoulder, and trunk muscles by getting in some tummy time!
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2) Have children lie belly down on a large exercise ball. Keep them engaged by placing a puzzle in front of them. Pull them "back and forth" by their legs and ask them to complete a piece of the puzzle each time. This builds strong muscles of the neck, back, and trunk while also working on fine motor skills of the fingers and hands as well as visual skills of puzzle completion.
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4) Having children simply lie on the floor on their bellies while completing a floor puzzle or coloring is also a great way to have children working on building muscle while having fun.
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After studying early childhood education at the American University in Washington, D.C., Dr. Liguori began her career as a classroom teacher in one of the nation's top school districts, Montgomery County, Maryland. There she fostered an environment where play and learning were synonymous, and her reputation for thinking outside the box when it comes to toys began. Dr. Liguori completed her doctorate in Developmental and Learning Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University, and worked at prestigious private schools in New York, New Jersey, and the surrounding suburbs before settling her family and practice in Westport, CT.
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