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Over the past 35 years, ISPC Financing has become a true advocate for charitable organizations in the community. If there is help to be given, they will do what they can to do it. Indeed, their donations have been nothing shot of generous and have really transformed the lives of others. People are encouraged to contact the company should they have any questions about homeowner loans, consumer finance, or charitable giving.Autotrol 172 Series Softener
The 172 Series 2-inch side-mounted valve can be used with single-, dual- and triple-tank systems. Construction of lightweight, corrosion-proof, glass-filled Noryl* maximizes chemical resistance and durability. A static-seal flapper design offers the most reliable method for sealing a port. And the 172 valve's pressurized brine system doesn't need to rely on a time cycle for operation. Quick-connect fittings ensure easy installation on a variety of tanks.
Features and Operation
The GE Osmonics Autotrol 172 Series control valve is a corrosion-resistant, 2-inch composite water softener or filter valve.
The valve is made of glass-reinforced Noryl, a structural plastic designed to stand up to the rigors of water softener or filter service. The corrosion-proof materials make this an ideal valve for use with the variety of chemicals used in water treatment regeneration.
The 172 valve features a static sealing flapper valve design which minimizes problems with debris in the water. The flappers are driven by hydraulic plungers on rolling diaphragms which provide smooth, quiet operation. The diaphragms are controlled by a pilot-valve assembly.
Control options include the Autotrol 440 six- or seven-day timer. The 450 impulse timer can also be used. The 172 valve requires a three-minute start signal which can be provided by the Autotrol 480QC demand regeneration control.
The small timer used to operate the pilot valves allows the use of one synchronous motor. This motor operates both the program timer and the pilot valve control cam.
Backwash timers are adjustable from three to15 minutes in three-minute steps. Brine rinse control time is adjustable from 22 to 62 minutes in four-minute steps.
The timer allows an installer or service person to manually index the cam, testing any one of the regeneration positions. This facilitates service and setup. The control is a five-cycle design. A separate pilot is provided to offer a hydraulic signal during regeneration. This allows for the easy use of service, bypass and lockout diaphragm valves.
The 172 valve is designed with quick disconnect fittings so that it can be set up with 2-inch NPT or BSPT brass adapters. Two inch PVC socket weld fittings are also available.
The 172 Series valve has been designed to provide reliable performance as a softener or filter control valve. The use of plastic materials allows the user greater versatility in the use of water conditioning regenerants. For softener applications, the 172 valve has the following cycles:
- Backwash loosens, cleans and stratifies the ion exchange resin.
- Brine is introduced in a downflow direction.
- Rinse washes the excess brine and hardness ions out of the resin.
- Pressurize packs the resin bed.
- Brine Refill and Purge refills the brine tank and removes the last traces of excess brine.
- Service provides continuous supply of soft water.
Softener ApplicationsA tour through the couturier House of Lesage that aired on an episode of the maven of all things homespun, Martha Stewart's show last year, sent Sarah Cownley to Paris, with no more than high school French to communicate with, no place to live, nor any familiar face to help her get settled.
Before the 31-year-old embarked on her Parisian adventure in September 2009, she worked three jobs to raise the $8,300 tuition for the three-month long professional training course at the prestigious embroidery atelier (studio).
“Anything creative I follow. I'm a constant learner,” says Cownley, who is in Burlington now but plans to go back to Paris in the new year.
By the end of her six-month stay, Cownley invested more than 450 hours into the course and in the process, created a stunning collage of all of her lessons that is worthy of becoming an heirloom.
As a House of Lesage graduate, she is one of an ever-diminishing group of artisans capable of “¨creating wearable art, of stitching gossamer canvases replete with tiny cut glass beads, sequins and rhinestones. Owned by Chanel, the skilled craftspeople at the House of Lesage are currently responsible for 85 per cent of all the beading and embroidery that graces the world's famous couture collections including, Chanel, Christian Dior, and Lanvin.
For Cownley, her newly acquired embroidery skills will now be incorporated into the jewelry she designs and makes by hand for her own well-established label, Glimpse Beads. She plans to create cuff bracelets and collar necklaces on vintage silks that are covered with the intricate bead and embroidery work she now knows how to do.
Cownley started Glimpse Beads shortly after graduating from Sheridan College's textile design program, and the fashion merchandising and design program.
After that, to hone her jewelry-making skills she relocated to Chicago to learn silversmithing and earned her level 1 certificate in precious metalwork.
And when Cownley returns to Paris the learning will continue. She plans to begin an apprenticeship at either the 130-year-old artificial flower-making house called Legeron, or learn feather and accessory design at Le Maison Lemarie, which was also established in 1880. Both working atelier houses create pieces for clients such as Dior, Chanel and Givenchy.
As well as meeting her new love in France during her time there, Cownley also connected with a bevy of vital contacts in the fashion world.
Among them was Daily Telegraph fashion journalist Hillary Alexander. While circulating outside Paris' fall/winter fashion week venues Cownley revved up her courage and introduced herself to the influential reporter, asking her if she would wear one of her necklaces “” a chunky amethyst piece with draping chains.
The tough critic agreed upon seeing Cownley's work.
In the meantime, Cownley has registered her company in France where she will develop her web-based business for Glimpse Beads, continue doing sample work for a Canadian handbag company, and teaching jewelry-making at craft centres, design schools and home parties, as she did in this part of the world.
Ultimately, she hopes to one day open her own boutique in Paris.
Supplements & Herbs
How Helpful or Good is Folic Acid for Hair Growth/Loss? Results, Reviews, Dosage & Food Sources
If you have been looking for ways to grow your hair, you probably must have come across Folic Acid Acid Hair Growth. Does this vitamin make your hair grow? How helpful or good is it? Read on to find out what the vitamin is, how it can help prevent hair and thinning, dosage, best food sources, results, reviews, possible side effects and more…
Folic Acid Hair Growth-What is the link between Folic Acid and Hair Growth?
- Folic Acid Hair Growth-What is the link between Folic Acid and Hair Growth?
- Folic Acid for Hair Growth, Loss, Thinning-How it Works
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- Best Food Sources of Folic Acid-List
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- Folic Acid Side Effects, Dangers and Safety
- Resources and References
Folic acid is one of the 8 B vitamins that are known. It is commonly known as the vitamin B9. Folate is the form of this vitamin that occurs naturally in food, while folic acid is the synthetic form of this vitamin
The B vitamins are usually considered as the B-complex vitamins. The general functions of B-vitamins are mainly geared to optimizing the production and utilization of energy from various metabolic processes in the body. These include: conversion of carbohydrate into energy that fuels the body cells and the breakdown of fats and proteins for the same course (energy production).
Biochemistry
Folic acid is converted into its active form Tetrahydrofolate or FH4 which is reduced form of folic acid. It is a very important compound in the synthesis of DNA. This ensures that the body cells develop and multiply without any deformities throughout the cell cycle. It also facilitates repair of worn out tissues by replacing the destroyed cells. It is crucial for brain function too.
Vitamins can be water or fat soluble with vitamin B being water soluble. This has a disadvantageous implication on its storage. It cannot be stored. However, vitamin A, D, E and K are fat soluble and hence can be stored in the adipose tissues of the liver. Folic acid is therefore not storable and must be ingested to attain the minimum amount in the body.
To determine the relationship between hair growth and the biological function of folic acid