A gas water heater is nearly identical to an electric water heater, except that it does not contain the two heating elements, but instead has a gas burner at the bottom, with the chimney running up through the middle of the tank.

• A water heater consists of the following parts, as shown in the figure above:
• A heavy inner steel tank that holds the hot water

Typically, this tank holds 40 to 60 gallons. It has to be able to hold the pressure of a residential water system, which typically runs at 50 to 100 pounds per square inch (psi). The tank is tested to handle 300 psi. The steel tank normally has a bonded glass liner to keep rust out of the water. Insulation surrounding the tank

• A dip tube to let cold water into the tank
• A pipe to let hot water out of the tank
• A thermostat to control the temperature of the water inside the tank (Many electric water heaters have a separate thermostat on each element.)
• Heating elements to heat the water (These are the thick electric elements similar to those you see inside an electric oven.)
• A drain valve that allows you to drain the tank to replace the elements or move the tank
• A pressure relief valve (This is an important safety feature that keeps the tank from exploding.)
• A sacrificial anode rod to help keep the steel tank from corroding

The thermostat controls the temperature of the water inside the tank. Normally you can set the temperature between 120 and 180 degrees Fahrenheit (49 to 82 degrees Celsius). It is generally recommended that you keep the temperature between 120 to 140 degrees F (49 to 60 C) --especially if there are children living in the house -- to prevent scalding. It also saves energy. Normally, the thermostat is underneath a cover plate and it has a knob or a screw that you can use to set the temperature. As cold water comes in, it remains at the bottom of the tank because it is denser than hot water. If you use the hot water faster than the heating elements can heat the incoming cold water, and if you consume all of the hot water that the tank holds, you run out of hot water in the middle of your shower. If this seems to happen too often, it could mean that the bottom heating element in an electric water heater has burned out or that your water heater is too small for your house. Or it could mean that you are taking really, really long showers.

Buying and holding real estate as investment rental property is considered to be a very good method for achieving one's financial goals. As with everything else in business, there are pro's and con's to consider. The difficulties that come with owning rental properties can be minimized by considering the following guidelines in preparation for investing. First, always make sure that your expectations regarding investing in rental property are reasonable and realistic. You should always approach your property investment with the goal of achieving a positive cash flow. While you may manage to see a positive cash flow on property obtained through a real estate auction or through the conventional market, do not expect that your new purchase will finance a new vacation home within a year. Second, it is important to make sure that you take the time to do your research and ensure that you understand the rules and regulations regarding your responsibilities as a landlord. As the owner of rental property, you must abide by certain federal and state laws which provide specific information regarding your liabilities and responsibilities. Along those same lines, it is a good idea to be sure that any lease or rental agreements you handle are absolutely legal. If you handle a lease or rental agreement which is not legal, you may experience a number of problems if your tenant happens to violate terms of the lease. To be safe, it is best to have an attorney draft your lease and rental agreements. Before purchasing any rental property, it's best to have the property inspected in order to try to avoid facing any expenses you did not anticipate. Having the property inspected by a professional before you sign on the dotted line will involve an expense; however, compared to the expenses you could face by purchasing a property without an inspection, it is certainly well worth it. When you begin the process of renting out your property, take the time to run credit checks and call references. These are both steps which many novice landlords often overlook in their rush to fill their rental properties and begin turning a profit; however, it can be detrimental. Remember that having an empty unit is always better than rushing and having an irresponsible tenant who may destroy your property, get behind on their rent and ultimately prove difficult to evict. Joining the Landlords’ Association in your local area can also prove to be helpful by putting you in connection with experienced investors in residential and commercial property. You can also gain access to reliable contractors, inspectors and other professionals who can make the process of operating rental property much easier. It is also imperative that you make sure you have adequate property insurance as well as liability insurance. Property insurance will help to protect your investment while liability insurance will protect you in the event anything should happen to someone while on your property. Finally, make sure you have resources that are quickly availabe to cover expenses which may crop up unexpectedly. Remember that you are operating a business and as such you must be prepared for those times when expenses arise. The exact amount that you wish to have in your reserve account is ultimately up to you; however, it should be sufficient to cover typical expenses that may arise. The general rule of thumb is to put aside 20% of the value of your property. To make the process of establishing an emergency fund easier, consider setting aside a certain amount of your rental receipts each month into this special account.

With gas prices breaking records nearly everyday, many individuals are desperate for a solution to the problem. Many people are discovering relief in what is known as a gas engine fuel saver. You may have heard it called a different name like hho fuel kit or hydrogen gas saver. The name is not important here, what's important is the dramatic results many are witnessing everyday. So what exactly is a gas engine fuel saver? Basically it is a type of generator that enables your car to consume less gas. After installation, the gas saver will boost your cars fuel economy, decrease it's emissions and lower your gas bill. Now I bet your curious about how one of these savers work, right? The saver produces two gases, hydrogen and oxygen, that are used by your cars engine. It forms these gases by using some easily found components like baking soda, distilled water and some juice from your car battery. The end result will be an engine that consumes fuel in an efficient manner. Next I can assume that your wondering just how much run of these gas savers will set you back. The most you'll pay for the parts needed is a hundred bucks. This is not much of an investment at all when you consider the savings you'll be experiencing in the future. It sure beats the heck out of buying one of those hybrid cars, especially in this economy. If you really want to save money at the pump, you need to research on gas engine fuel savers. I bet you could never see the price of gas rising to 5 plus dollars a gallon It's coming. If saving money at the pump, lowering car emissions and improving your cars performance interest's you, then you need one of these fuel savers. The choice in up to you, save now or save later? I would go for the now.

For many, tea is a very serious thing. You'd be suprised if you check that you can find one tea blog after another. Drinkers of the hot liquid tout the benefits of green tea, oolong tea, black tea, and white tea... to name a few. Of course there are many different brands and strengths to be considered. There are those that not only drink the stuff, but collect all the various kinds, even those they do not personally like to drink. I guess that is no different than those that collect baseball cards, dolls, coins, etc... that collect them for their value or general interest. Along with the collecting of and appreciating tea, there are teacup and saucer collectors. All manner of shapes, sizes, and imbued valuable materials like gold, platinum, and silver can be found. Painstaking effort is often the norm in creating hand-crafted works of art designed to be held daintily at a tea party, or displayed on a shelf. As you might guess, much rare and interesting information can be found on any given tea blog you might happen to read. Occasionally, great links to deals with good prices can be found at these sites. So for those regular teas you might drink, checking these sites can be a worthwhile use of time. Although there has been debate over high temperature drinks being bad for the digesitve system, you may have trouble ripping the cup out of many a dedicated and even addicted tea drinker's grip on their flowered teacup. *Disclaimer: the above is not medical advice and should be considered as entertainment only.

How Real Time Leads Can Change Your Business If you have ever looked into buying MLM leads online you have probably heard of 'Real Time Leads. You have probably also noticed that they are more expensive than many of the other types of leads out there. There is a reason for that. Real Time Leads have the ability to change your MLM business. A Real Time Lead is a form of MLM leads that allows you to know when someone has shown interest in learning about a home based business opportunity - in real time. The moment that they provide their contact information and request that someone contact them with information about a home based business you are sent their MLM lead information. I know what you're thinking... "So What? Why is this so important?" A real time lead is up to 100 times more likely to enroll in your opportunity if you call them right when they request information. This is when their interest in a home based business is the highest that it will ever be, and they are already in 'buying mode.' By calling your Real Time Lead right away you may even get in touch with them while they are still on your website. They get the feeling that they are involved and important enough for you to call them right away rather than being put off until later. "So, how does this differ from other fresh leads?" Simply put 'the early bird gets the worm.' No matter how early you get to your MLM lead you are always second to the person who got there before you. In the case of home based business leads you are on the clock. For every second that passed between the time when your Real Time Lead requested to be contacted and the time that you made the call you have lost a portion of their interest. They have moved off of your site and became distracted by another thought. The rest of their life reared its head and they had to run off to do an errand to cook a meal for their children. All of these things place your opportunity on the 'back burner' in their mind. Letting your opportunity lose focus also means that it loses importance in the mind of your MLM lead. No matter how fresh your lead is it isn't going to be able to provide the instant response that a Real Time Lead can provide. Your response time can make all the difference when dealing with your home based business leads, and that is where Real Time Leads have the advantage. "What if I go away for a weekend - will I lose the leads that I paid for during that time?" This depends on the MLM Leads Company that you are dealing with but many MLM Companies allow you to 'pause' your leads until you reactivate your service. When you are looking for a company that provides Real Time Leads you should always look for a company that only charges you for the leads that you actually get. If your MLM leads campaign is paused you shouldn't be billed because leads aren't being sent to you. If you have never used the power of a Real Time Lead to accelerate your business I would recommend that you give it a try. When it comes to MLM leads there really isn't anything more powerful than a home business lead provided in real time. Copyright (c) Don Reid is an expert on the subject of Real Time MLM Leads If you would like more information about MLM Leads please visit his Apache Leads website.

Alley cat figurines are a popular collectible and you can get them in a variety of different sizes and shapes. You can get versions made from many different materials as well. If you enjoy collectables, you can find your share of  figurines online. Some of the popular types include: Glass Cat Figurines Glass models can come in many different colors and are usually transparent. Glass alley cat figurines are a popular collectible and extremely affordable. You can get them on auction sites as well as many other online sites for a small amount of money. If you know someone who likes cats, these make the perfect collectible. Crystal Cat Figurines Crystal cat figurines are a bit pricier than the basic glass. You can expect to pay more money for these than others but you will be getting better quality for your money. You can find crystal cat figurines in antiques shops as well as exclusive shops close to where you live. Ceramic Cat Figurines These are very collectible and have been for many years due to ceramic designs being popular the early 1960s. You can find ceramic figurines in all sorts of shapes and sizes ranging from very small to large. Again, this is something that you can find when you visit various auction sites and online venues. Ceramic cat figurines can range in price depending on how old they are and which company made the collectible. http://www.CatfigurinesOnline.com/ has largest amount of collections of Cat Figurines plus links to many other site which other the biggest range and lowest prices. This includes Porcelain Cat Figurines and many others  

Universal Image Format is an CD image file format with .uif extension. CD or DVD images incompressed form are of this type. The UIF is commonly used for the purpose to create, edit, or extract images. This format is completely compatible with all popular OS.  The UIF files contain various features that make them different from other popular image files of this category.

• Data Protection: The Universal Image Format (UIF) helps you keep safe your confidential files. This format combines various types of protection features, including password protection, data encryption program, and MD5 checksum support system. 
• Excellent Compression: ZIP and RAR archives are widely used for file compression, but the UIF has its own improved technology that enables the files to occupy lesser space than any other archives and at the same time permits you to put more data.
• High Speed: The UIF is really fast in its operation but it never corrupts or loses any data from the archive.
• Versatile range of function: UIF is randomly used to prepare a complete data into an ISO image for a CD or DVD. It is also quite efficient to serve as a backup of DVDs, CDs, CDs.CDs, SVCD, and plain audio CDs. You can also use it to edit and extract file as well as burning data.

In the process of conversion and utilizing image file formats, including ISO and CUE/BIN, the UIF format is perhaps the most effective. You can easily convert BIN to ISO according to your requirements and later on you can bring it back to its original form. It has been designed to fulfill the purpose of file editing without extracting or decompressing them. Bootable image files and mount disc images are also made with UIF, through the MagicISO Virtual DVD/CD, a freeware utility application, which has been designed by MagicISO and is the perfect complement for UIF. Wide range of compatibility: UIF format is compatible with Windows and Linux operating systems. Do not worry if you use Mac. All you have to do is to covert the UIF to ISO through MagicISO freeware. The process of converting will take only a few moments and you can complete simply by drag and drop. How to Open UIF files: In case you want to find out how to open UIF file, for a start you will need to download the MagicISO software. Once the download is complete, install & run the progam and choose the TOOLS menu and select DECOMPRESS UIF IMAGE. Step by step, select the source file and the destination of the ISO file. Then by following the drag and drop options convert the UIF file to ISO format, which is more popular and better supported by open source software.  Finally, download the MagicDisc, which is a free program and install it. Put the MagicDisc option on your desktop. The next step is to expand VIRTUAL CD/DVD ROM, select NO MEDIA and then MOUNT. Finally, find the decompressed ISO file on your PC and click OPEN.

As a Virtual Assistant of relatively long standing in this industry (1999), I have a VA website that covers most of my services, which works very well for me as an online brochure - don't you just love being available to prospective clients any time at place? As I sat thinking about it, I decided to write down a list of my services and then analyse what I really do well. When it came to it, getting it down on paper was the hardest part (it's a bit like going to the gym, dreadful to get out the door, but once you're there on the treadmill, you're pleased as punch!); but as soon as I started and wrote down my top service (and here's the important thing), my favourite service, my pen started to flow. I was now defining how I offered my VA Niche, which happens to be digital transcription; the types of files that I transcribe, how long it takes to transcribe files, depending on clarity and the number of people speaking etc. Then what about security? The internet provides great tools like SendThisFile, (so that clients can send encrypted, compressed voice files that just don't go astray). So now I'm offering a confidential and secure VA Niche - a high priority to my prospective clients! What I was really pleased about was getting rid of the negatives. No longer did it look like I was ‘Jack of all Trades' or that I was waffling about all and sundry just to fill a page. I could get down to the nitty gritty of being straight to the point and the client would know exactly what was on offer. My VA business partner, Di Chapman http://:www.iceni-it.co.uk and I http://www.alternative-office.com are now helping new and aspiring Virtual Assistants worldwide either get off the starting block with a great first website, or Virtual Assistants already in business with a second niche website - Check out Wannabe a VA http://www.wannabe-a-va.com, and put yourself on the virtual map - Present Your VA Niche On Your Website! Caroline Whittle

If you know anything at all about marketing online then you will no doubt have heard about article directories. There are hundreds of these all over the internet, but that doesn’t mean it is worth submitting to all of them. If you get to know what the best article submission sites are and you submit your articles to them regularly, you can expect to get a lot of exposure and a potentially huge number of people reading your articles and clicking on your link to visit your website too. So which sites should you be going to? Here are the top three: Ezine Articles
This is a huge article directory and it is easily known as being the best one of the lot. At the time of writing it has over one hundred and twenty thousand authors who have realized its benefits, and that number is set to keep rising. There are plenty of reasons why you should submit your articles to this site, but the main one is definitely that Google loves it with a passion. If you look up almost any subject on that search engine, the chances are very high that you will find at least one article from Ezine Articles ranking somewhere on the first page. There are also plenty of good categories to post your articles in, and you will find the member’s dashboard is full of information and very easy to use as well. Buzzle
Despite the rather strange name this site is a definite hit with anyone wanting to increase the traffic to their website. It looks a lot more polished than a lot of article directories, and each author gets their own profile page which they can fill out with some information about themselves. This page also contains an author widget which should encourage some of your ardent readers to tell everyone about you on their web page! And you can of course also link through to your website, to get that much needed traffic you are after. You can do this from your profile and also from the end of each article you write. As with Ezine Articles there are plenty of categories to post your content to, and the process is made as easy as possible. This should definitely be on your ‘to do’ list to join if you are not already a member. Search Warp
This site promotes itself as a writer’s community, and it certainly is. But don’t let that fool you into thinking that you won’t get plenty of exposure and traffic from posting your articles here. The author’s dashboard is a great place to start, with lots of data and information on all the articles you submit. Not only can you see how much traffic each article is getting, you will also see whether each piece is getting search engine referrals. You can also generate a fan club at Search Warp, so if people like what you are writing about, you could benefit in more than one way. Area219.com
This site calls itself a content directory, and takes article submissions on almost any topic. One of the advantages of using Area219.com is that they allow you to insert your Adsense publisher ID into your profile and then shares the ad impressions on your article pages with you 50/50. The site is fairly new but will undoubtedly grow exponentially once people start seeing the benefit of sharing the Adsense revenue with the directory. These are some the top article directories online today, so make sure you are a part of all of them.

Dealing with acne can be a annoying stage of anyones life.  It can make you feel self-concious and most people that have acne will try all sorts of products to try to get rid of their pimples.  Unfortunately, almost all the acne products out there don't actually work.  So, what can you do to clear your skin? Let's first look at why most of the acne products don't actually clear your skin.  The problem is that most of the products simply try to get rid of one pimple at a time instead of actually treating what causes acne.  They treat pimples after they are already on your skin instead of trying to prevent new acne from popping up.  This is a huge flaw and one that leaves most people frustrated by the treatments that they use. The best acne treatment will make sure that it treats each and every cause of acne so that it attacks the problem from all angles.  By making sure that all the bases is covered you will be able to knock-out your acne and make sure that it doesn't come back.  If you find a treatment that effectively treats all of the causes of acne, you will be able to get rid of acne permanently. You must be asking - what treatment should I use?  To be honest, some products will work better for some people than others.  Sometimes your skin reacts better to a certain product.  Just make sure the treatment you choose treats all of the causes of acne and you will start seeing results.  You should read some acne treatment reviews to see what has worked for other people.  And please - try not to be upset if you have used other acne treatments in the past and they didn't work - you will clear your skin once you start treating your acne with the right formula.  Best of luck! Disclaimer: This posting is based on information freely available in the popular press and medical journals that deal with acne.  Nothing herein is intended to be or should be construed to be any sort of medical advice. For medical advice the reader should consult with his or her physician or other medical specialist.