Spend some time enjoying yourself on a patio in a hot tub or at a campsite with the Copper Cone Style Portable Patio Light. The 20-pound propane tank (not included) rests on the stand with the torch so both the torch and tank can be easily transported. With a range of 18000 to 49000 BTUs it can last anywhere from .2 to .5 gallons/hour. Available in packages of 1 or 2 patio lights with poles and portable bases to suit your needs.Please Click Here for Tiki Torch FAQs
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Installing landscape lighting is easy but keep in mind that it requires more than just the lighting fixtures. Landscape lighting systems also require:Transformer – The transformer is the power supply for your fixtures. It plugs into a standard household 110v outlet. The total lamp wattage of all fixtures connected to a transformer must be less than the capacity of the transformer. To determine which transformer you need add up the wattage of all lamps and add 10% more as a safety factor. Example: If you’re installing five light fixtures rated at 20 watts each you will need a transformer that can accomodate at least 110 watts. (TRANSFORMER SIZE = TOTAL WATTAGE OF LAMPS x 1.1)Cable – This is the electrical wire that runs from your transformer to your individual light fixtures. Determine the length of cable needed by measuring the distance from the outlet to the farthest fixture location. Adding branches of cable is recommended for lights that are not located in a straight line from the transformer to the farthest fixture so include the length of cable that branches off the main line. Remember: always leave a couple extra feet of cable per fixture for potential repositioning.Cable Length ChartCable GaugeUp to100 WattsUp to 150 WattsUp to 200 WattsUp to 250 Watts12150’100’ 75’ NA 10240’160’ 120’100’ 8380’250’190’150’ New to landscape Lighting? Click here to learn more!See compatible transformers & cable for this lighting fixture below (scroll down).with your fixtures.Keeping these tips in mind will save you time and ensure your landscape lighting project proceeds smoothly!
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With a green color that mimics nature and a star pattern that evokes a night sky the Smart Solar Solar Sphere Lantern in Green Ceramic is the perfect evening centerpiece for your garden party. By using an integrated solar panel and rechargeable Ni-MH battery to power the energy-saving white LED bulb this light has virtually no operating costs and has a long life. The exterior is made from green glazed ceramic with star cut-outs that project silhouette light shapes on any surface. The light automatically illuminates during darkness to provide up to eight hours of light if fully charged.About Smart SolarBased on a firm belief in the environmental benefits of solar energy Smart Solar was established in 2003 to develop and market home and garden products powered by renewable energy. These eco-friendly high tech devices were welcomed by conscientious consumers world wide. Smart Solar has created many innovative and beautiful solar powered products including solar lights and water features. The company also uses a variety of materials including terracotta copper slate and stainless steel to coordinate with almost any style home or garden. Based just outside Oxford in the United Kingdom Smart Solar also operates offices in the United State and Germany along with a manufacturing facility in Thailand. Consumers everywhere are craving environmentally friendly functional and beautiful products which Smart Solar is more than happy to provide.
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Years ago it used to be that barbequeing was a summer only thing.Which was understandable considering all the grilling done was done on charcoal and it took 30 minutes or better for the coals to “gray out”. and then you need to add another 15 to 20 minutes for cooking the meat.
Now with modern gas grills, a grill can come up to perfect grilling temperature in a couple minutes flat – basically cutting the prep time in half. Along with this efficiency has come a longer grilling season that now even includes winter. Considering how much more everyone is barbequing their favorite meats and vegetables, safety of food preparation has become more important.
So Let’s Get Right Down to it With Some Important Barbequing Safety Tips.
Firstly, make sure you carefully inspect the expiration dates on any meats purchased. Seriously folks, supermarket workers make mistakes. Often unsafe meat goes home with some unfortuante person. Let it not be your friends and family. It only takes a second to check so make the effort.
Secondly, always marinate meats in the refrigerator. Don’t put your meat in the marinate and leave it out on the counter. Bacteria multiply rapidly. So be safe and marinate in the refrigerator especially if you’re doing an overnight marinate.
Thirdly, separate “juicy” meats like chicken and poultry from vegetable and other barbeque foods you buy. Separate meats from vegetables and potato salads etc with plastic bags. Chicken is particularly a “dirty” meat. Juice in packaged chicken will very quickly cross contaminate other foods in your grocery bag.
Lastly, don’t let your meats come up to room temperature. Take them out of the refrigerator and throw them directly on the grill. And never let meats, especially poultry sit in the sun while you prep other stuff for your barbeque. Again, baceria multiple with blinding speed in favorable condiions: read warm temperatures.
Following these simple tips will ensure that you have delicious but more importantly safe barbeque.
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This wonderfully designed Atlanta Falcons apron is a necessity for any chef. Whether in your backyard- outside the stadium or arena- or at your restaurant- this Atlanta Falcons apron is the perfect accessory. Regardless of the occasion- make sure you show your team spirit with this Atlanta Falcons apron. Officially licensed by the NFL. 100 PERCENT COTTON. ONE SIZE FITS ALL.
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The Balta Patio 2257 Parallel Indoor/Outdoor Rug – Brown features alternating stripes of color and pattern making it ideal for more contemporary outdoor furniture. This flat-woven rug is so versatile and affordable that it provides tremendous decorating flexibility. It’s perfect for dressing up your kitchen foyer all-season porch or patio. Made surprisingly soft the patio collections offer intriguing designs with the look and texture of natural sisal. Crafted from 100% polypropylene this indoor/outdoor rug is UV-protected from sunlight staining moisture-related issues and mildew – giving you peace of mind even under the harshest conditions.Sizes offered in this rug:Following are all sizes for this rug. Please note that some may be currently unavailable due to inventory. Also please note that rug sizes may vary by up to 4 inches in dimensions listed.Dimensions:5 x 8 ft.8 x 11 ft.9 x 12 ft.About Balta RugsBalta has rapidly evolved from a small family business to the present Balta Group one of the worldwide market leaders in interior decoration. Constantly striving to incorporate new technology and ways to make things stronger more durable more comfortable and more appealing and creative Balta follows current design trends and decorating nuances to bring you the best selection of outdoor rugs.
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A dirt cake recipe can be great fun for children. This is a cake that looks like dirt or mud. Crushed Oreos and various puddings are used to make it. It’s easy to find recipes.
The Disney family website has an excellent dirt cake recipe. According to Disney it’s a real ice breaker. As well adults like it as much as kids do. It’s baked in a flower pot. This recipe includes vanilla pudding and chocolate sandwich cookies with cream filling. Build up layers of pudding, whipped cream and crushed cookies. It’s the cookies that give it the dirt look.
You won’t maintain a diet with a dirt cake recipe. Of course it’s like cookies and cake can be eaten in moderation as part of a healthy diet. A typical recipe might include nearly 1000 calories per serving. If that’s not bad enough it could also have as much as 50 to 60 grams of fat in 100 grams of carbohydrates. Eat too much of that in even the best diet will be broken. Most kids don’t worry about a diet.
Find a dirt cake recipe with a quick Google search. Over 236,000 pages are returned. A popular cookie brand publishes a recipe. It’s recommended for a summer party for kids. This one is made inside a kids pail and shovel set. Oreo cookie crumbs are prominent in this recipe. Then top it off with gummy worms. It really appears to be a pale filled with dirt.
Some children ignore any dirt cake recipe. They consume dirt. This is common for children, in moderation. Sometimes an eating disorder leads to doing it a lot. They consume things that don’t have any nutition in them. It might mean the child is mentally retarded. Sometimes children have iron deficiency. Dirt contains iron.
Dirt eaters can run into problems. A child can become infected with a parasite. This is especially possible if animals have defecated in the soil. The dirt may also contain toxins. Dirt eaters should see a good pediatrician. It can be stopped with some simple behavior modification. Sometimes the children are rewarded when they don’t eat dirt for some time.
So that’s the scoop for a dirt cake recipe.
http://dirtcrazy.com/
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Feast on delicious food morning, noon and night while experiencing the great outdoors. This ortable grill cooks your scrambled eggs right up to a savory steak and potato meal, using three 30,000 BTU burners and a roomy cook surface of 608 square inches. It offers commercial quality construction for using on many a rugged adventure, while performing to restaurant standards. It’s portable but offers so many advantages, it’s like you never left home! Other highlights include a heat box burner housing for even heat distribution, appliance-style temperature controls, a nickel-plated stovetop, deluxe folding legs and folding side shelves, a 3-sided windscreen and a UL-Approved LP regulator and hose.
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Installing landscape lighting is easy but keep in mind that it requires more than just the lighting fixtures. Landscape lighting systems also require:Transformer – The transformer is the power supply for your fixtures. It plugs into a standard household 110v outlet. The total lamp wattage of all fixtures connected to a transformer must be less than the capacity of the transformer. To determine which transformer you need add up the wattage of all lamps and add 10% more as a safety factor. Example: If you’re installing five light fixtures rated at 20 watts each you will need a transformer that can accomodate at least 110 watts. (TRANSFORMER SIZE = TOTAL WATTAGE OF LAMPS x 1.1)Cable – This is the electrical wire that runs from your transformer to your individual light fixtures. Determine the length of cable needed by measuring the distance from the outlet to the farthest fixture location. Adding branches of cable is recommended for lights that are not located in a straight line from the transformer to the farthest fixture so include the length of cable that branches off the main line. Remember: always leave a couple extra feet of cable per fixture for potential repositioning.Cable Length ChartCable GaugeUp to100 WattsUp to 150 WattsUp to 200 WattsUp to 250 Watts12150’100’ 75’ NA 10240’160’ 120’100’ 8380’250’190’150’ New to landscape Lighting? Click here to learn more!See compatible transformers & cable for this lighting fixture below (scroll down).
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