Replacement Filters for Hoover Vacuums, Floor Cleaners and Carpet Cleaners

This is a compilation of replacement filters for some of the popular hoover make vacuums and floor cleaners, including the windtunnel, t-series and air pro models.

Filter NameFilter DescriptionVacuum/ Cleaner
model
Bagged Upright Vacuums
Filter Bag - part number: 902419001
Hoover HEPA type Y bag - Model # 4010801Y was replaced with Model # AH10040
Suitable for WindTunnel® T-Series™ Model #:UH30300 and T-Series™ Pet Model #:UH30310
Filter Bag - part number: 902481001
Carbon HEPA type Y bag
Secondary Filter - part number: 902417001
HOOVER ® Secondary Filter
Final Filter - part number: 902418001
HOOVER ® Final Filter
Battery Operated Cordless Cleaners
filter in core - part number: 440005953
Washable & Reusable Pre Filter
Suitable for Air™ Cordless Series 3.0 Upright Vacuum Model #:BH50140, Air™ Cordless Lift Upright Vacuum Model #:BH51120PC, Air™ Cordless 2-in-1 Stick & Handheld Vacuum
foam filter in dirty water tank - part number: 40112050
Hoover FloorMate Filter
Suitable for FloorMate® Cordless Hard Floor Cleaner Model #:BH55100PC
Hard Floor Cleaners
foam filter in dirty water tank - part number: 40112050
Hoover FloorMate Filter
Suitable for FloorMate® Deluxe Hard Floor Cleaner Model #:FH40160, FloorMate® Hard Floor Cleaner Model #:FH40150, Classic FloorMate® Model #:FH40010
Steam Cleaners
Hoover Hard Water Filter - part number: 440001633
Fits Hoover TwinTank Steam Mop; Compare to Part # 440001633
Suitable for TwinTank™ Steam Mop Model #:WH20200
Microfiber pad - part number: WH01000
Hoover Enhanced Clean Steam Mop Pad
Bagless Upright Vacuums
Rinsable Filter - part number: 304087001
Hoover 304087001 WindTunnel Max Mult-Cyclonic Bagless Upright Washable Primary Blue Sponge Filter
Suitable for WindTunnel® 3 High Performance Model #:UH72600
Filter Made With HEPA Media - part number: 305687001
Hoover Filter, Exhaust Wind Tunnel
Carbon Filter - part number: 902404001
Hoover UH70210 Windtunnel Series Exhaust Carbon Filter
Rinsable Filter - part number: 440004215
Hoover UH-72450 Air Pro Bag-less Upright Pre Motor Filter
Suitable for Air™ Pro Model #:UH72450
Filter Made With HEPA Media - part number: 440004216
Hoover Uh72450 Air Pro Hepa Filter
Filter kit - part number:
Hoover Air Pro Uh72450 Filter Set 440004216 & 440004215
Rinsable Filter - part number: 303903001
1 Hoover 303903001 WindTunnel Air UH70400 & UH70405 Bagless Upright Primary Washable Pre-Motor Filter
Suitable for Air™ Steerable Model #:UH72400 and Air™ Steerable with Turbo Tool Model #:UH72401
Filter Made With HEPA Media - part number: 440003905
Hoover Uh72400 Hepa Filter 440003905
Rinsable Filter - part number: 303903001
1 Hoover 303903001 WindTunnel Air UH70400 & UH70405 Bagless Upright Primary Washable Pre-Motor Filter
Suitable for WindTunnel® 3 Pro Model #:UH70900, UH70905, WindTunnel® 3 Pro Pet Model #:UH70930, UH70931PC, UH70939
Filter Made With HEPA Media - part number: 305687001
Hoover Filter, Exhaust Wind Tunnel 2/3
Carbon Filter - part number: 902404001
1 Hoover Windtunnel T-Series Rewind Upright Vacuum Carbon Active Exhaust Filter; Replaces Hoover Part # 902404001
Rinsable Filter - part number: 304087001
Hoover 304087001 WindTunnel Max Mult-Cyclonic Bagless Upright Washable Primary Blue Sponge Filter
Suitable for WindTunnel® Air™ Model #:UH70400, WindTunnel® 2 High Capacity Model #:UH70800, UH70801PC, UH70805, UH70809, WindTunnel® 2 High Capacity Pet Model #:UH70816, UH70819, WindTunnel® 2 Rewind Model #:UH70820, UH70821PC, UH70825, UH70829, WindTunnel® 2 Rewind Pet Model #:UH70830, UH70831PC, UH70832
Filter Made With HEPA Media - part number: 305687001
Carbon Filter - part number: 902404001
1 Hoover Windtunnel T-Series Rewind Upright Vacuum Carbon Active Exhaust Filter; Replaces Hoover Part # 902404001
Rinsable Filter - part number: 303173001
Genuine Hoover T-Series Primary Rinsable Filter
Suitable for WindTunnel® T-Series™ Pet Model #:UH70100, WindTunnel® T-Series™ Model #:UH70105, UH70107, T-Series™ Rewind Model #:UH70110, UH70130, T-Series™ Purely Clean™ Model #:UH70120, UH70200, T-Series™ Rewind Plus™ Model #:UH70205, T-Series™ Pet Rewind Model #:UH70210, UH70211, UH70215
Filter Made With HEPA Media - part number: 303172001
HOOVER SERIES T HEPA FILTER VACUUM For UH70100, UH70105, UH70106, UH70107, UH70110, UH70115, UH70116, UH70120, UH70130, UH70200, UH70210, UH70211, UH70212 and UH70215
Carbon Filter - part number: 902404001
1 Hoover Windtunnel T-Series Rewind Upright Vacuum Carbon Active Exhaust Filter; Replaces Hoover Part # 902404001

How to select the correct filters
The part numbers of the suitable filters for your hoover vacuum machine are usually mentioned in the manual that you got along with your appliance. If you dont have the manual, you can download it from the hoover website.

Replacement Tips for Waterpik Water Flosser – Countertop Models

Continuing from the previous post, this is a compilation of replacement tips for the countertop models of waterpik water flossers, including the WP-660, WP-300, WP-260, WP-100, WP-72, WP-60 and the Complete Care WP-900 models.

Waterpik Replacement Tips WP-660

Tips for WP-660 Aquarius Professional Countertop Water Flosser and WP-260 For Kids Countertop Water Flosser


JT-100E Classic jet tip


OD-100E Orthodontic tip


PS-100E Plaque Seeker tip


PP-100E Pik Pocket tip


TB-100E Toothbrush tip


TC-100E Tongue Cleaner tip


JT-100E 6 TIPS – WaterPik Pro JT-100E Replacement Ultra Jet Tips


OD-100E Waterpik Flosser Ortho Replacement Tip 6 Tips Pack


OD-100E Waterpik Ortho Tip (6 Pack) to Replace OD100E


PP-100E Waterpik Pik Pocket Replacement Tips PP-100E


OD-100E Waterpik Orthodontic Tip OD-100E Replacement (6 Pack)


PP-100E Waterpik Soft Rubber Jet Tip Pick Pocket (6 Pack)


OD-100E Waterpik Orthodontic Attachment Tips (6 Pack)


TC-100E Waterpik TC-100E Tongue Cleaner Tip (6 Pack)


PP-100E Waterpik Pik Pocket Replacement Tips (6 Pack)


TC-100E Tongue Cleaner Tip for Waterpik (6 Pack)

Waterpik WP-100 Replacement Tips & Waterpik Tips WP-100W

Tips for WP-100 Ultra Countertop Water Flosser and WP100W Ultra Dental Water Flosser. The tips shown above for WP-660 can also be used for WP-100 and WP-100W


One Periogen 90 Degree Tip for WaterPik Ultra WP100


OD-100E Waterpik WP-100W Replacement Ortho Tip (6 Pack)


PP-100E Waterpik Pik Pocket Tips Replacement for WP-100, WP-100W (6 Pack)


OD-100E Waterpik ULTRA Replacement Ortho Tip (6 Pack)


TC-100E Waterpik Tongue Cleaner Scraper Tip for WP-100 (6 Pack)


OD-100E Waterpik WP-100W C Replacement Ortho Tip (6 Pack)


TC-100E Waterpik ULTRA Tongue Cleaner Tip (6 Pack)


OD-100E Waterpik WP-100 Replacement Ortho Tip

Waterpik WP-300 Water Flosser Tips

Tips for WP-300 Traveller Specialty Water Flosser. The tips shown above for WP-660 can also be used for WP-300


Waterpik WP-300 Replacement Ortho Tip (6 Pack)


Waterpik Pik Pocket Tips Replacement for WP-300 (6 Pack)


Waterpik Tongue Cleaner Scraper Tip for WP-300 (6 Pack)

Waterpik Tips WP-72 and Waterpik WP-60 Tips

Tips for WP-72 Classic professional Countertop Water Flosser and Classic Countertop Water Flosser


JT-70E Classic jet tip


PP-70E Pik Pocket tip


TC-70E Tongue Cleaner tip

Waterpik WP900 Replacement Tips and Toothbrush Heads

Replacement Tips and Toothbrush Heads for WP-900 Complete Care Water Flosser and Sonic Toothbrush. The tips shown above for WP-660 can also be used for WP-900


SRRB-3W Standard Brush Head


SRSB-3W Compact Brush Head


PP-100E Waterpik Pik Pocket Tips Replacement for WP-900


OD-100E Waterpik WP-900 Replacement Ortho Tip (6 Pack)


TC-100E Waterpik Tongue Cleaner Scraper Tip for WP-900 (6 Pack)

Waterpik Flosser Replacement Tips – Cordless Models

Replacement Tips for Waterpik Cordless Flossers

This is a compilation of replacement tips for the popular waterpik water flossers. In this post, we are covering the cordless models – WP-360, WP-440, WP-450, WP-480. These tips are supposed to be changed once in 3 to 6 months. The replacement tips from the OEM are usually sold in packs of 2. There is scope for saving a few bucks in getting the larger 6 packs such as those sold by GFP.

Waterpik Replacement Tips WP-360

Tips for WP-360 Cordless Water Flosser


JT-360E Classic low pressure jet tip


JT-450E Classic high pressure jet tip


Waterpik Tongue Cleaner Scraper Tip for WP-360 (6 Pack)


Waterpik Pik Pocket Tips Replacement for WP-360 (6 Pack)

Waterpik Tips WP-440 and WP-450

Tips for WP-440 Cordless Professional Cordless Water Flosser and WP-450 Cordless Plus Cordless Water Flosser


JT-450E Classic high pressure jet tip


OD-100E Orthodontic tip


PS-100E Plaque Seeker tip


TB-100E Toothbrush tip


TC-100E Tongue Cleaner tip


Waterpik Ortho Tip (6 Pack) to Replace OD100E


Waterpik Orthodontic Tip OD-100E Replacement (6 Pack)


Waterpik Pik Pocket Tips Replacement for WP-450 WP-450W (6 Pack)


Waterpik Tongue Cleaner Scraper Tip for WP-450 (6 Pack)


Waterpik WP-450 Replacement Ortho Tip (6 Pack)

Waterpik WP-480 Tips

Tips for WP-480 Showerpik Specialty Water Flosser


JT-450E Classic high pressure jet tip


OD-100E Orthodontic tip


PS-100E Plaque Seeker tip


PP-100E Pik Pocket tip


TB-100E Toothbrush tip


Waterpik Ortho Tip (6 Pack) to Replace OD100E


Waterpik Pik Pocket Replacement Tips PP-100E


Waterpik Orthodontic Tip OD-100E Replacement (6 Pack)

Waterpik FLA-220 Tips

Tips for FLA-220 Power Flosser, Battery Powered


FT 01 WATERPIK BATT FLSSR TIPS FT01 Size: 30PK


FT 01 Battery Powered Replacement Flosser Tips – 30 ea (Pack of 2)


FT 01 Replacement Flosser Tips (Pack of 3)

Waterpik FLW-110 and FLW-310 Tips

Tips for FLW-110 Power Whitening Flosser and FLW-310 Rechargeable Whitening Flosser


FTW 01 Whitening Flosser Replacement Tips


Whiten Flosser Tips, 30 Pack, 1 Ea Mint


FTW 01 Power Flosser Whitening Replacement Tips


Power Flosser Mint Flavor Whitening Replacement Tips


FTW 01 Replacement Whitening Flosser Tips (Pack of 3)


Power Flosser Whitening Replacement Tips, 2 pk

Westclox 81012BT Dual Clock Radio – A Modern Clock Radio for Senior Citizen Geeks

We have reviewed the ICFC1T as a suitable clock radio for the seniors due to its simplicity and ease of use. However, not all elderly folks find tech stuff confusing. Quite a large number of them embrace technology and like to play around with gadgets ( with some help from grandchildren sometimes 🙂 ). These folks expect all the latest bells and whistles in their gizmos. The Westclox 81012BT Dual Clock Radio is a Clock Radio, which, at a budget price, comes with the features found in high end clock radios costing two to three times more!

What do we need from a Modern Clock Radio?

and how does the Westclox 81012BT Dual Clock Radio fulfill these needs?

  • Standard Features
    The usual features that all good clock radios have – Dual Alarm with Snooze, Brightness Control, Digital FM Radio Tuning with Preset Stations, Ease of use. The 81012BT has them all.
  • Large Display
    This model has 1.2″ backlit LED display which is pretty large and easily visible from a fair distance. The jumbo sized models in the market usually have 1.8″ displays, so this one is almost as big as the largest displays.
  • USB Charging
    Since most people like to keep their cellphones within reach at their bedside, a USB charging port in a clock radio comes in handy to charge the phone.
  • Bluetooth
    In a wireless connected home, even the humble clock radio is not left out! With Bluetooth connectivity, you can Connect & Stream Music Wirelessly from Bluetooth Devices to your Westclox 81012BT. So if the Radio Jockey at your favourite FM Station is having an off day, you can go to sleep listening to your favourite music from your ipod or mp3 player.

Some Alternatives – More Clock Radios with Bluetooth


Soundfreaq Sound Rise SFQ-08WT Wireless Bluetooth Speaker + Alarm Clock with FM Radio and USB Charger
For double the price, this model gives superior sound output, but has a smaller display.


SoundBot SB1010 8 in 1 Multi-Function Station
The SoundBot SB1010 has lots of bells and whistles – Date, Time, Temperature, Bluetooth speaker, Stereo Audio Speaker, Built-In Microphone, Alarm Clock, Thermometer, 2.1A USB Charging port, 3.5mm Audio Port. Unfortunately the alarm clock feature is not all that user-friendly and the sound quality is just about there.


iHome iBN20GC Bluetooth wireless FM Clock Radio
The iHome iBN20GC is a Bluetooth Clock Radio with good looks and good features. But again, like quite a few models on the market, in the quest for extra features, the manufacturers seem to have ignored the basic function – the alarm clock does not have dual alarm and
setting the alarm is a real chore.

Replacement Tips for Weller Soldering Guns

weller soldering gun tips

This is a listing of replacement tips for some of the popular weller make soldering guns such as the 8200 and D550 and their variants. You may need one if your soldering gun tip is damaged or lost. Or you may need additional tips for specific uses. These tips usually last for years. So if your soldering gun is only a few months old, you may want to be sure you are following good maintenance practices.

ModelDescriptionTip Width O/DSoldering Guns Suitable for
6110
Weller 6110 Cutting Tip with Hex Nut for 8200 Universal Soldering Gun
.34 in./8.64 mm
8200 120-volt 140/100-watt Universal Soldering Gun

9200 Soldering Gun
6120
Weller 6120 Smoothing Tip with Hex Nut for 8200 Universal Soldering Gun
.325 in./8.26 mm
8200 120-volt 140/100-watt Universal Soldering Gun

9200 Soldering Gun
6130
Weller 6130 Cutting Tip with Hex Nut for D550 Professional Soldering Gun
.34 in./8.64 mm
D550 120-volt 260/200-watt Professional Soldering Gun

D650 Industrial Soldering Gun
6140
Weller 6140 Smoothing Tip with Hex Nut for D550 Professional Soldering Gun
.325 in./8.26 mm
D550 120-volt 260/200-watt Professional Soldering Gun

D650 Industrial Soldering Gun
6140AN
Weller 6140AN Smoothing Tip Hex Inserts Acorn Nuts for D550 Professional Soldering Gun
.325 in./8.26 mm
D550 120-volt 260/200-watt Professional Soldering Gun

D650 Industrial Soldering Gun
6150
Weller 6150 Cutting Tip only for 8200 Universal and D550 Professional Soldering Gun
.34 in./8.64 mm
8200 120-volt 140/100-watt Universal Soldering Gun

D550 120-volt 260/200-watt Professional Soldering Gun

D650 Industrial Soldering Gun
6160
Weller 6160 Smoothing Tip for 8200 Universal Gun and D550 Professional Soldering Gun
.325 in./8.26 mm
8200 120-volt 140/100-watt Universal Soldering Gun

D550 120-volt 260/200-watt Professional Soldering Gun

D650 Industrial Soldering Gun
7135N
Weller 7135N Standard Tip with Hex Nut for 8200 Universal Soldering Gun
.165 in./4.19 mm
8200 120-volt 140/100-watt Universal Soldering Gun

9200 Soldering Gun
7135W
Weller 7135W Standard Tip Only, for 8200 Universal Soldering Gun
.165 in./4.19 mm
8200 120-volt 140/100-watt Universal Soldering Gun

9200 Soldering Gun
7235
Weller 7235 Standard Tip Only, for 7200 Standard Lightweight Soldering Gun
.142 in./3.61 mm
7200 75-watt Standard Lightweight Soldering Gun

8200 120-volt 140/100-watt Universal Soldering Gun
7250AN
Weller 7250AN Standard Tip with Acorn Nut for 7200 Standard Lightweight Soldering Gun
.22 in./5.59 mm
7200 75-watt Standard Lightweight Soldering Gun

D550 120-volt 260/200-watt Professional Soldering Gun
7250N
Weller 7250N Standard Tip with Hex Nut for 7200 Standard Lightweight Soldering Gun
.22 in./5.59 mm
7200 75-watt Standard Lightweight Soldering Gun

D550 120-volt 260/200-watt Professional Soldering Gun

D650 Industrial Soldering Gun
7250W
Weller 7250W Standard Tip Only, for D550 Professional Soldering Gun
.22 in./5.59 mm
D550 120-volt 260/200-watt Professional Soldering Gun

D650 Industrial Soldering Gun
8125N
Weller 8125N Iron Plated Tip with Hex Nut for 8200 Universal Soldering Gun
.165 in./4.19 mm
8200 120-volt 140/100-watt Universal Soldering Gun
8125W
Weller 8125W Iron Plated Tip Only, for 8200 Universal Soldering Gun
.165 in./4.19 mm
8200 120-volt 140/100-watt Universal Soldering Gun
RCT
Weller RCT Rope Cutting Tip for 8200 Soldering Guns
1.385 in./35.18 mm
8200 120-volt 140/100-watt Universal Soldering Gun

The Best Clock Radio for Seniors – Sony ICFC1T Dual Alarm Clock Radio

Sony ICFC1T Dual Alarm Clock Radio is a wonderful clock radio gift for senior citizens. Last year, we had reviewed the Sony Clock Radio ICF-C318 Dream Machine, which was a great product, ideal for all those who prefer simplicity and a no-frills approach. However, the ICF-C318 and C218 have both been discontinued by Sony, I don’t know why. This is a major grouse I have against these gadget companies. They put in the hard yards, create different models of different products. Some succeed, some don’t. You would expect them to drop the models that don’t succeed and continue producing the ones that do. But they discontinue all old models in just a year or two. The consumers who have accepted the good products can’t get the same models a year or two later and have to research and hunt all over again. This is what I have done now to find a new model which fulfills the needs of the elderly – a clock radio which is easy to use, simple to understand and rugged enough to withstand a few unintended knocks

Sony ICFC1T Dual Alarm Clock Radio, White
This is a simple and functional alarm clock, clean and simple with aesthetically pleasing cubical design
 

What do we need from a Clock Radio?

and how does the new Sony Clock Radio fulfill these needs?

Sony ICFC1T Dual Alarm Clock Radio(Black)

Some of the basic requirements from a Clock Radio:

  • Numbers should be easily visible
    The Sony ICFC1T has large, easy-to-read, backlit LCD display with jumbo LEDs, which is easily viewable from across the room even when one is half awake and bleary eyed. You can change the light intensity.

 

  • Dual alarm for two people to use the same clock
    With other clocks, to use the same alarm clock for two people, the one who rises first has to reset the alarm for the second person.The Sony C318 has a two alarm feature which is very easy to program. Set the A alarm for one and the B alarm for another and you are done.

 

  • Maintain Time and Alarm Settings even after a Power Outage
    The Sony ICFC1T has full power memory back up, which is great if you have a short power outage.

    it has a battery back-up (battery is included and already installed) and it loses no time.

    The clock will automatically reset itself after a power outage.

 

  • Beep Volume
    This clock radio has a light beep to start with, but the beeps gradually increase in frequency. No jarring blasts at one go.

 

  • Easy Alarm Setting
    When you set the alarm time on this clock, you can go backward or forward. Some alarm clocks can only go forward and it takes forever; Setting this alarm is a breeze. Setting the alarm times on this radio are the fastest and easiest.

 

Like all stuff, the ICFC1T has its pros and cons. Let us review some other models of clock radios which do not have the disadvantages of this model.


Sony ICFC1 Alarm Clock Radio, Black
If your alarm clock radio is for one person only, you may not need the dual alarm feature. The ICFC1 has all the features of the ICFC1T, except the dual alarm feature, so you get to save a few bucks.



Magnasonic MAG-MM178K AM/FM Projection Clock Radio
If you want something more fancy, the Magnasonic MAG-MM178K comes with Motion Activated Snooze, Temperature Display and Time Projection. Flip Side – The display is smaller and the snooze control can get trigger happy.



Electrohome 1.8 inch Jumbo LED Alarm Clock Radio
If you want a larger display size, this big boy is for you.It has a couple of additional features too. The battery backup sounds the alarm even during power outages.



Sony ICFC1PJ Alarm Clock Radio
The most irritating problem with the ICFC1T is static interference. Most folks these days take their cellphones to bed ( or bedside :-)) with them. Radiation from these phones causes ugly noises in the ICFC1T. If you are prepared to shell out double the amount, the ICFC1PJ model solves this problem and offers a few other additional features – Time Projection, Nature Sounds and a charging port for your smartphone


Saving on Battery Costs

Save Money on Batteries

The problem with spending on consumables is , a few cents at a time quickly adds up to a lot of spending. Batteries are a case in point. What is worse, over time, the types of batteries for different uses has only increased. So to meet our regular needs, we have to buy different types of batteries repeatedly.


In order to save money on batteries, one has to do two things right: 1) choose the right batteries and 2) use them efficiently to make them last longer. A few simple tips can help one and all to increase the life of a battery. Unfortunately, what complicates matters is, what steps to take depends on the type of battery. So this is one area where taking a closer look at the technology is worthwhile. Let us look at the different applications requiring different types of batteries and at what can be done to increase the life of a battery.


Alkaline Batteries – cheapest – drain quickly. Suitable for low power applications – wall clocks

Lithium Batteries – cost 4 times more, last longer. Useful in emergencies where you cannot wait to recharge battery

Nickel Metal Hydrite Batteries – cost more, but can be recharged. Cannot be kept idle for too long

1) Turn devices off when not using
2) Dont mix new batteries with old ones
3) Remove battery if you are not using the device for prolonged periods. This way, you avoid leakage of old batteries and you need not buy new ones assuming there are no batteries at home. Particularly in toys, kids use the toy a few times and then get bored and move on to the next toy. The batteries remain in the old toy and everyone forgets about them.

4) Store in a cool dry place. Rechargeable batteries can be kept in a fridge when not used for a long time.But not in the freezer. freezer temperatures could damage the battery’s contacts by causing condensation, then corrosion.

A few simple tips to save on batteries
A few simple tips to save on batteries

For heavy usage and irregular usage, rechargeable batteries are bettery – such as for flashlights and toys.( However, for flashlights, it is better to use the more energy efficient LED flashlights.
A comparision to show this:

Rechargeable batteries are really intended for moderate to high current-draw devices that get at least moderate use.  Typically, these are devices that require a battery change every 30 to 60 days – kids’ Wii gaming systems, cameras.

For uses where the battery lasts longer, almost upto a year, the cheaper alkaline batteries are sufficient -such as wall clocks and TV remote.
the batteries of low current-draw devices are typically changed so infrequently that the payback period for equivalent rechargeable batteries would be too far long to justify the investment!

Rechargeables may not save money if you put them in devices you don’t use often. That’s because they have a shelf life of only three to five years, compared with seven years for an alkaline

You should completely drain a battery before recharging, or it will forget how to fully charge. – This, called the memory effect, is true of cellphone and laptp batteries.

Batteries can become a costly expense over time with frequent use. Choosing to buy them at the right time can save you a lot of money on batteries. Many electronics stores, drugstores and grocery stores have “Buy One, Get One Free” sales on batteries.

Money can be wasted when you purchase popular name brand batteries. That does not mean cheap, unknown batteries should be purchased either. However, there are some battery products that fall between those two options. These less than popular brands are the few ways to save money on batteries.

They will work just as well for certain applications and can save you money on batteries. Purchasing name brand batteries for larger tools and using generic brands for basic products like remote controls is another way to save money.

Save Money purchasing Larger Battery Packages: Choosing to buy large batteries is like making a bulk purchase. They will last much longer than individual purchases or buying four to eight count battery packs. There are 12, 16, 24, 36, 50 and 100 packs of batteries available for purchase at discount and electronics stores that are a cheaper long term option. A large purchase could keep you from having to spend money on additional batteries for one whole year.

Buy too large a pack and keeping the batteries idle is also a waste of money due to the limited shelf life of batteries. As a thumb rule, buying one year supply of batteries in one shot would be the way to go.traditional alkaline batteries can hold a charge for years when not in use

wireless keyboards, track pads and mice – usual life is about 3 to 4 months with about 4 hours usage per day.Recharegable batteries are preferable for this usage. Apple’s branded batteries are nothing but Sanyo Eenelope batteries with Apple Brand. However, some keyboards have a sleep facility to automatically shut off power and conserve battery life. Standard Alkaline batteries are ok for this usage on a tight budget. But wireless mice usually dont come with sleep function and so the battery usage is more and rechargeable batteries are better.

there are essentially four types to choose from: nickel metal-hydride (NiMH), nickel cadmium (NiCad), rechargeable alkaline, and lithium ion.

NiMH rechargeable batteries typically perform better than NiCads and are free of toxic heavy metals.  Generally speaking, NiMH is the best all-around choice for most rechargeable battery applications.  As an added bonus, most NiMH battery charger systems can accommodate NiCad batteries too (although the opposite is not true).

NiCads are being phased out in favor of NiMHs not only because they are losing the performance war, but also because of their inconvenience; the heavy metals used within the NiCad are toxic and require special disposal needs.

Rechargeable alkaline batteries have only two real advantages over NiMHs and NiCads: low cost and no need for special recycling.  Otherwise, their long-term performance and recharge characteristics make these batteries a poor choice.  Rechargeable alkaline batteries also require a special charger, which reminds me: don’t ever confuse rechargeable alkalines with the typical disposable alkaline batteries that are sold everywhere from 99-cent stores to the local grocery market – although some people do it, those batteries cannot be safely charged.

Lithium Ion batteries have great performance and can go unused for long periods without losing their charge.  The big drawback is their price; not only are lithium ion batteries much more expensive than other types of rechargeable batteries, but they also require a special charger.  Use them for rarely-used or high-drain devices like laptop computers, digital cameras, cell phones or portable televisions.

– A bad battery charger will prematurely age and greatly shorten the lifespan of your rechargeable batteries.  Cheap chargers work too quickly, thereby heating the batteries, which damages them over time.   Good chargers will keep your your batteries from getting too warm.

–  Batteries should always be removed from their chargers after recharging.

–  More expensive battery chargers extend the life of your rechargeable batteries by properly monitoring and controlling the charging process; many also shut off when charging is complete.

Wedding Cards Diy

Saving Money on Wedding Cards DIY

The cost of a wedding can begin to add up quickly, and Wedding Cards DIY (Do It Yourself) is a popular and personalized method of preparing for your wedding and spending a bit less for the occasion.

DIY wedding invitation cards, DIY wedding place cards, DIY wedding menu cards, DIY bridesmaid cards, and DIY wedding thank you cards can all be done by you and your special someone to truly reflect who are. Not only can Wedding Cards DIY save you money, it can be a wonderful ‘arts and crafts event’ for you both to enjoy together!

Getting Started With Wedding Cards DIY

The first step in your Wedding Cards DIY venture is to determine all the phases of the wedding for which you will need cards. The first and most obvious starting place is diy wedding invitation cards, which is what will announce to the world that you intend to be married on the date you set. You may also begin thinking about the theme of the wedding and what type of reception you will have. Most likely, your reception will call for diy place cards and diy menu cards so your guests know where to be seated and what’s on the menu for your wedding.

Representing You with Wedding Cards DIY

Once you’ve made determinations on what types of Wedding Cards DIY you will need to create it will be important for you to come up with a theme to express who you are as a couple to the planned attendees of your big day. You may want a theme which is simple and elegant or you may prefer to be a bit more edgy in your design. The beauty of Wedding Cards DIY is that you’re able to create your own theme in whatever way you see fit.

DIY Wedding Thank You Cards

Don’t forget one of the most important after thoughts of an event such as a wedding!When you’re creating your batch of Wedding Cards DIY, take into consideration the fact that you’re going to want to send your guests diy wedding thank you cards for showing up and supporting you. You may be interested in creating a guest list, as well, so you know exactly who to thank after you’ve tied the knot. Don’t pay the high cost of commercial printers and designers; this is your wedding and Wedding Cards DIY are the perfect inexpensive way to express yourself to your guests.

Wedding Menu Cards

If you are not placing individual menu cards for each guest, you can go for chalkboard templates for writing chalkboard menu cards which are suitable for placing at the entrance or at the head of the dinner table. Or you can use chalkboard decals to paste on the wall or the furniture.


Menu Chalkboard French by Old River Road



Chef With Chalk Board Menu 41Hx16W



Wallies Peel and Stick Chalkboard Mural



Wallcandy Arts Rococo



Skinny (14″ X 6″) Chalkboards with Exotic Tropical Palm Tree Designs – Set of 4 Chalkboards for Wedding Signs or Tropical Decorating – Assorted Designs



Sidewalk A-Frame Mahogany Sandwich Board Sign


For printing wedding menu cards, you need to decide whether to have individual cards for each guest or a few common cards displayed at some central locations. This is a selection of customisable wedding menu cards to provide to all guests.


175 Wedding Menu Cards – Rubenesque Roses & Black



100 Wedding Menu Cards – Dawn Frosted Rose



25 Wedding Menu Cards – Imperial



25 Wedding Menu Cards – Christmas Ornaments



25 Wedding Menu Cards – Butterfly Blue



25 Wedding Menu Cards – Butterfly Burnt Orange Sky


Wedding Advice Cards

This is a selection of Advice Cards for the Bride to Be. A great way to get the guests involved! Here is a link to a blog post from someone who has tried this idea and loves it. She got her guests to write out notes of advice for twenty five different milestone events in the marriage, from Wedding Night to Fiftieth Anniversary!


Bride To Be Advice Cards 20ct



Notes of Advice for New Brides



Advice Notecards for the New Bride



Bridal Shower Words of Wisdom



I Do Wedding Cake Advice Cards 20 Per Pack



She Said Yes Advice Cards – Invitations & Stationery & Greeting Cards & Notecards


Wedding Response Cards

Response cards or RSVP cards make it easier for your invitees to reply back to your wedding invitation. Even a simple one line message will do, such as “RSVP
The favor of a reply is requested by ‘date’
Mr/Mrs ___________________
will attend/ will not attend “.
For more sample messages and response card etiquette, check out this excellent article




Celebration Black and White Reply Cards and Envelopes 4 x 3-Inches 25 Cards per Pack (1603)





American Crafts Wedding Response Cards





Response Card Funky Daisy Silver (50 Pack)





Wilton 50-Pack Response Cards Ivory





American Crafts Damask Flocked Response Card/Envelope 25-Pack: Black & White





Wedding RSVP Cards & Envelopes 3.5X5 10 Each/Pkg-White


Wedding Direction Cards

For printing out Wedding Direction Cards, you need to take a couple of decisions. First check is whether the ceremony and the reception are held at the same address. If not, do you need to provide directions to one of the locations or both? Next, is it possible to give easily understandable directions or do you need to provide a map? If you have to provide directions or route maps for both the ceremony and reception at different locations, you can use two-sided cards that are printable on both sides.


Damask Wedding Direction Card



Vintage Brown Wedding Directions Cards



American Crafts 3-3/4-Inch by 8-3/4-Inch Damask Flocked Printable Invitations/Envelopes Policy 9 25 Per Box



Museo Artist Cards # 9 (Large) 220gsm 100 pieces with matching envelopes


Wedding Escort Cards

Most people consider Escort Cards and Place Cards to be the same. And they are right as far as the usage is concerned – to help the guests to find their seating positions. The difference is in where they are placed. Place Cards are put on the tables and the guests have to go from table to table to spot their names. Escort Cards are usually kept at the Entrance, so that the guests donot have to wander around. Depending on how you display the cards, most place cards can be used as escort cards too. You can even use gift tags as escort cards!


WILTON Silver Flourish Escort Card Set – 60-Count Place Cards



DARICE DT615 David Tutera Printable Escort Cards Swiss Dot 2.5 by 2.5-Inch Ivory 72 Per Pack



Avery Small Tent Cards 2 x 3.5 Inches White Box of 160 (5302)



Dress My Cupcake 50-Pack Gift Hang Tag with String


Wedding Place Cards Templates

If you are looking to save on wedding stationery or if you are a DIY enthusiast, you will be interested in DIY Wedding Place Cards Templates. To make your own Wedding Place Cards, you can deisgn your own templates free hand or find templates at craft stores or online. This is a selection of ready made templates available online. These templates are suitable for Quick and Easy DIY Wedding Place Cards. These will appeal to the DO-IT-YOURSELF bride or event planner. Print out and make personalized place cards for your wedding!


Wilton Ivory Place Cards



Wilton Silver Border Place Cards



Martha Stewart Crafts Place Cards Flourish



Darice VL3481 72-Count Place Cards 12-Sheets White Silver Trim



Silver Table Number Place Cards 50ct



Martha Stewart Crafts Place Cards Large Flourish


Wedding Table Place Cards

More and more brides are choosing to Do-It-Yourself in as many areas as they possibly can in order to reduce their wedding budgets. Apart from saving money, by personally getting involved in the Programs, Table Setting Designs, etc, one gets to retain more momories of the exciting times in the run up to the special day. Sometimes, though, getting involved becomes a necessity. Such as when somebody messes up the arrangements and leaves you high and dry. Continuing with the Diy Wedding Reception Place Cards theme of the previous post, here are some more selections of Wedding Table Place Cards, with a difference.These are not printed cards. Rather, the selections below are mini chalkboards which can be used as place cards! These are ideal for last minute additions to the guest list.


Wrapables Mini Chalkboard Tag with Stand for Wedding and Party Table Markers Plant Markers Party Favors and Gift Tags (set of 6)



12 Mini Chalkboards with Attached Clothespins 2.25 Inch X 1.5 Inch – Great for Wedding Place Cards Party Favors & Craft Projects



12 Mini Chalkboards 3 Inch X 4 Inch – Great for Wedding Place Cards Party Favors & Craft Projects



Wrapables Mini Chalkboard with Wooden Clip (set of 6)


To use chalkboards as place cards, you will need chalk markers. White is usually prefered, but you get a choice of colors too. It is also better to have a chalk cleaner ready, just in case. An alternative to chalkboards is using chalk labels or decals which can be pasted anywhere.


NeoChalk Liquid Chalk Marker Chisel Tip – White



Wet Liquid Chalk Neon Marker Pen 8 Color Pack Dry Erase



40 Chalk Labels – Chalkboard Labels in Ovals and Rectangles – Chalkboard Stickers


Wallies Peel and Stick Chalkboard Decal



NEOPlex Chalkboard Spray Cleaner – 10 oz.



Commercial Chalkboard Contact Paper Black 18 Inches x 6 Feet


Wedding Reception Place Cards

Making Wedding Table Place Cards on Your Computer as part of do-it-yourself wedding decor is simple once you get the right cardstock and accessories. Here is a selection of printable place cards with simple designs for diy wedding reception place cards. Your reception place cards project would not be complete without Table cards and place card holders. A few table number cards and some place card holders are also displayed below.


Crane & Co. White Parchment Place Cards (CC8771)



Avery Small Tent Cards 2 x 3.5 Inches White Box of 160 (5302)



CR Gibson Place Cards Pack of 20 Vanilla with Gold Border 3-Inch by 1.75-Inch



White Pearl Placecards 48 Count (83001)



Celebration Silver Hearts Place Cards 3.75 x 1.5-Inches 48 Cards per Pack (1616)



WILTON SILVER DBL HRT PLACE CARDS 40PK 1006-752


Table Number Cards from 1 to 48. These are tent style cards which donot require a separate card holder and can be placed directly on the table.


Weddingstar Table Number Tent Style Card Numbers 1 to 12



Weddingstar Table Number Tent Style Card Numbers 13 to 24



Weddingstar Table Number Tent Style Card Numbers 25 to 36



Weddingstar Table Number Tent Style Card Numbers 37 to 48


Some place card holders for your wedding reception table place cards.


Kate Aspen 12006NA Kissing Bells Place Card Holder



Silver Bell Place Card Holders



Darice VL12421SP Wedding Table Top Place Card Holder 24-Pack



NEW Triton/Harp-Clip Place Cards Place Card Holder Menu Holder Banquet Table Place Card Holders Chrome Cast-Iron Base – 1 Dozen


Look Maa, No Pedals – The Easy Roller Ultimate Riding Machine

Is it time to get a ride on toy for your kid? How about a reclining chair that glides like a snake?
The Ezyroller is a combination of a scooter and a luge, which can be used by kids from 3 years on. It is a fun ride which relies on easy left right movements of the legs.
Little kids find it difficult to keep pedaling ride-on toys and get tired quickly. The Ezy roller overcomes this difficulty, allowing kids to enjoy the fun rides for much longer.

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Pink Ezy Roller

Ezy Roller Ultimate Riding Machine – Pink
The Ezy Roller is fun and a great exercise. It doesn’t take much time to get the hang of making it go with the help of your legs. It comes with extensions and tools to modify it as the kid grows. Pink is the favourite color of many little princesses and the Pink Ezy Roller is the popular choice for them. Girls who are afraid of falling from bikes will feel comfortable with this ride on as it is low to the ground and they can be seated comfortably. And it has three wheels, so they don’t have to learn to balance.
 

Special Edition Chrome Ezy Roller

The many colors of Ezy Roller

The Ezy Roller comes in a variety of colors – Red, Blue, Pink, Dark Blue and Black. There is even a chrome edition


Deep Blue Ezyroller


Red Ezy Roller


Ezy Roller Ultimate Riding Machine,Blue


Diamond Black Ezy Roller


Pink Ezy Roller Ultimate Riding Machine


Ezy Roller Special Edition in Chrome

Kids having Fun on the Ezy Roller

Usage Note: The Ezyroller is not for use on sand, grass and slopes. It has a brake, but the tire gets flat quickly if the brake is used too frequently.