A company I have been watching with interest since learning about their new technology earlier this year has just announced UL Certification.
I must admit that I am a shareholder. As soon as I heard that they were creating an energy efficient lightbulb with no mercury that creates light similar to incandescent and will cost about the same as a high quality compact fluorescent (CFL), I just HAD to jump on board for the ride.
This is so exciting! I can hardly wait to get my hands on their new R30 lamp; a replacement for all those downlights in kitchens across the nation.
Peggy
Vu1 Announces UL Certification... 8-Oct-10 10:25 am
Vu1 Announces UL Certification for Unique Clean Energy-Efficient Light Bulb; Preparation Started for Commercial Production
Vu1's Electron Stimulated Luminescence™ (ESL™) R30 reflector bulb serves addressable US market of 800 million recessed can lights and more than 140 million bulbs sold per year
Company anticipates revenue generation by the end of the 2010 fourth quarter
SEATTLE, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Vu1 Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: VUOC), a developer and manufacturer of mercury-free, energy-efficient, general illumination lighting technology, today announced that it has received final approval for UL listing for the Company's R30 Electron Stimulated Luminescence™ (ESL™) energy-efficient reflector light bulbs.
Vu1's R30 ESL™ bulb is a direct replacement for the 65W incandescent flood bulb. It is virtually indistinguishable from the traditional incandescent lamp it replaces and, unlike CFLs, is mercury-free. The Company's ESL™ Lighting Technology uses accelerated electrons to stimulate phosphor to create light, making the surface of the bulb "glow," providing natural light quality, energy efficiency and a long bulb life of 10,000 hours.
"Vu1 achieving UL certification for its unique Electron Stimulated Luminescence™ R30 bulb is a major milestone for the company and a testament to the skill of Vu1's development, engineering and manufacturing team based in the Czech Republic along with the hard work and dedication of everyone at Vu1 and its many supporters," commented Philip G. Styles, President and Chief Executive Officer. "The rapidly growing number of consumers and businesses that want a clean, more energy-efficient and affordable light bulb will now no longer have to accept a compromise on functionality, light quality, aesthetics or price. Vu1's groundbreaking ESL technology can create a solution for all and has the potential to be further developed into all aspects of the lighting industry."
The primary initial market for Vu1's R30 light bulb is the commercial and residential General Illumination Market, where incandescent, halogen, compact fluorescent ("CFL") and Light Emitting Diode ("LED") lighting is used. In recent years, the industry has shifted to more energy efficient lighting solutions in an effort to conserve electricity. Additionally, U.S. and international legislation has moved to phase out use of traditional incandescent bulbs in favor of more energy-efficient solutions. The U.S. has passed legislation intended to phase out the use of the incandescent light bulb beginning in 2012, with a full phase out in 2014.
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Friday, October 08, 2010
Wood Burning Furnaces Grow in Popularity
What's Old is New Again in Home Heating!While home heating technologies and efficiencies have advanced significantly in recent years, many homeowners these days are taking a more retro approach to home heating and installing wood burning furnaces in their homes.
Wood burning furnaces have been around just about as long as the United States. Benjamin Franklin built his first Franklin Stove -- the world's first practical home heating system -- back in 1742, and for over a century, it set the standard for home heating until the advent of coal, oil and other heating fuels.
Whether you’re concerned about the impact of fossil fuel consumption on the environment or are just tired of being subjected to the high cost of home fuel, wood burning furnaces are an attractive alternative to traditional home heating sources.
There are plenty of reasons why folks are turning to yesteryear to heat their homes today. Wood is a biomass fuel, which means that burning it doesn’t increase carbon dioxide in the atmosphere nor contribute to greenhouse emissions. Wood is also a renewable resource, which means that wood harvested responsibly can last forever.
Purchasing wood for fuel also gives you greater control over your heating costs—you can choose to buy local, buy only as much as you need, and even save as much as 25 percent on your heating bill. Wood burning furnaces can hey certainly can add a charming, traditional touch to your home decor.
Types of Wood Furnaces
Even though a wood burning furnace may seem somewhat out-of-date in the 21st Century, today's wood-burning furnaces actually employ some interesting and modern technologies and features.
- Central Wood Furnace: Installed inside your home, usually in the basement or garage, this type of wood-burning furnace uses forced air or hot water to distribute heat throughout your home.
- Outdoor Wood Furnace: Usually set in a shed or enclosure outside the home, outdoor wood furnaces are effective within 50 to 150 feet of your house. The furnace is surrounded by a water tank; water is heated by the furnace and then pumped into the house through insulated pipes underground. The heat from the water radiates throughout your home. These are safer than some other models, as the fire is outside the house.
- Multi-Fuel Furnace: These models can be installed either inside or outside the home, and are capable of burning several types of fuel including wood, gas, oil, or coal. These are popular because of their flexibility, allowing owners to use wood as a primary fuel source with the option of using another kind of fuel as a backup alternative.
Each of these types of wood furnace is controlled by a thermostat, just like more traditional heat systems. When the interior temperature of the house reaches the set level, a damper on the wood furnace closes and causes the fire in the furnace to smolder. If the temperature inside the house drops, the damper opens and the fire is stoked again.
Installing a Wood Furnace
Most wood-burning furnaces can use the existing pipes and ductwork in your house, so converting from another type of heating system is generally easy. It is important to work with a professional to help you match the furnace to the square footage of your home. Your contractor will calculate the size of the blower and BTU output that’s appropriate for your home, as well as determine the air filter, humidifier, and blower mechanism that best fits your system.
Before you decide that a wood furnace is right for you, make sure you have ample access to a reliable, responsibly harvested wood supply. Most wood furnaces average about five to 10 cords of wood a year, but that amount can be higher if you live in a colder climate.
While some consumers still associate wood-burning appliances with increased fire risk, but industry and government safety regulations have made wood furnaces safer than ever. In fact, since many of these measures went into effect nearly thirty years ago, wood burning furnaces are now just as safe as any other type of home heating system.
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Broccoli Paratha
I came up with this recipe because I wanted to try something new with broccoli. I realized that it was no more a new recipe when I goggled. But anyways, I am happy that I can making my own version of broccoli paratha. It tasted good especially with the mixed veggie achar/pickle and I could not stop eating. This recipe is also a good way to make kids eat veggies without they knowing about it.
Ingredients:
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For Dough:
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2 cups of Whole wheat flour + ½ cup flour for rolling
1 tsp Yogurt
salt to taste
Water as needed
¼ tsp oil
For Filling:
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2 Broccoli heads washed and grated.
1 Potato boiled and mashed
1 small Onions chopped finely
¼ inch Ginger grated
2 green Chilies chopped finely
salt to taste
¼ tsp Turmeric powder
¾ tsp Red Chili powder
½ Cumin powder
¼ tsp Garam masala powder
½ tsp Amchur powder
3tbsp Butter
Method:
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Dough:
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1. In a mixing bowl add flour, stir a bit. Add yogurt and 1 cup of water at first and knead the flour to make it into a dough (add water as needed).
2. Spread the dough with oil and cover with wet cloth and keep it for about 15-30 mins
Filling:
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Paratha making:
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- Make medium (tennis ball) balls out of the dough, coat with flour and keep them aside.
- Take one ball of dough and spread it to a small circle with fingers and stuff 2-3 tbsp of stuffing and close the sides to make a ball again.
4. Now heat a tava or cast iron skillet and place the paratha gently and wait until it starts getting brown color spots.
5. Now turn to the other side and spread butter on top of the paratha. 6. Now wait for the other side also to get brown spots.
7. Turn again and spread butter to the second side and flip again for 5 secs.
8.Now remove it from tava and serve it hot hot with flavored yogurt/plain yogurt/pickle or it can be eaten as it is.
9.Enjoy this wonderful, yummy and healthy paratha which is very filling.
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