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Seeing my desserts through a lens, becoming the "director of photography" of my own baking ( and I say that in the lightest way possible, wink!)…I would have never thought I would enjoy it so much, live it so much and want to learn from professional food photographers. That's why I have always refrained from answering readers' questions about food photography, (vast and subjective topic) but when Leemei from My Cooking Hut asked if I'd be interested to write about my experiences as a food blogger-photographer, I figured it was a sign I needed to sit down and do so.
We all blog differently, we all photograph differently and we all think about it differently, but in the end we all try to do something that is enjoyable and fulfilling for where we are at that moment in our life. Since some of you asked, I hope that you will take this guest post as it is: an account of my experiences and doings in "dessert photography" and not as a "photo 101". I leave that for the books and the pros, who will always be my source of inspiration.
Click for the photography guest post. Thank you Leemei for the opportunity!
That would be rude to leave you without a dessert and a recipe wouldn't it? My photo subjects for the guest post were chocolate buttermilk cupcakes with cream cheese buttercream. No intense bubbling sugar or multi layer dessert. I know how to kick back and relax too!! Actually I live surrounded by cupcake fiends so once in a while, it feels good to let loose whilst in the middle of baking and photographing for the book. There is something really satisfying in a simple chocolate cupcake, whether it be unwrapping that mini cake or adding sprinkles to it. Something so essential and basic when you are solitary writing and baking, that it brings you back to reality in just a few bites. Especially when your little nephew asks "Auntie Helen, can you make me chocolate cupcakes with snow frosting and plenty of sprinkles on top?"….Ah the simple things are good….
Buttermilk Chocolate Cupcakes:
Makes about 18-20 depending on the size.
4 oz fine-quality semisweet chocolate
1 cups hot brewed coffee
2 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
2 tsp baking soda
¾ tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
¾ cup canola oil
1 ½ cups buttermilk
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Lightly coat the inside of your cupcake wrappers with cooking spray. In a bowl, combine the chocolate and the hot coffee and let stand, stirring occasionally until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. With your electric mixer, beat together the eggs and sugar until pale and thick (about 5 minutes). Slowly add the oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and the previously melted chocolate mixture to eggs/sugar mixture. Beat until well incorporated. Add the flour mixture in 3 increments and beat until smooth. Divide the batter among your cupcake liners and bake for about 25 minutes or until a knife or toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
For the cream cheese buttercream:
1 1/2 sticks (170 gr) butter at room temperature
4 oz (120gr) cream cheese, softened
3 egg whites
1/2 cup (100gr) sugar
2 Tb water
1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla paste or 1/2 vanilla bean split open and seeded.
In the bowl of stand mixer, whip the egg whites until they have soft peaks. In the meantime, combine 2 Tb water with the sugar to a boil in a heavy saucepan and bring the syrup to 250F. Slowly add the sugar syrup to the egg whites. If you use hand beaters, this is even easier and there is less hot syrup splatter on the side of your bowl and in the whisk attachment of the stand mixer. Continue to whip until the meringue is completely cooled. Slowly add the butter, one tablespoon at a time. The mass might curdle but no panic, continue to whip until it all comes together. Add the cream cheese, the same way, a little at a time until everything is smooth. Whisk in the vanilla extract, or paste or bean. Keep it in the fridge up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to a month.
The second part of my interview with Anita for the release of her book "Field Guide To Cookies" is up in the latest edition of Desserts Magazine! Watch out now….it's a whole issue of just cookies! Perfect for this month of gift giving. No, I don't get a cent for promoting the magazine, I just get excited when I see quality work and passion shared for food and baking in particular. Sharing….it's all about sharing. Now…go get Anita's book ok?!!!


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pH transmitters, commonly called analyzers, provide electrical outputs that are proportional to potential of hydrogen (pH) inputs. The pH scale is used to express the acidity or alkalinity of a solution by measuring the concentration of hydrogen ions in the solution. pH transmitters are part of a larger system which monitors and analyzes the pH of a solution. The transmitters function under the principle that an acidic solution has a higher concentration of hydrogen ions than an alkaline solution. The device includes a pH sensor, which uses electrodes or wires to test the solution's pH, and a controller which processes the raw signal from the pH sensor and delivers it to the transmitter. In this way, a pH transmitter is able to convert the pH of a solution into an electrical signal. A pH transmitter differs from a pH meter because it has a communication interface which can transmit data to a control system or computer.
The device employs a stabilization feature which prevents the transmitter from accepting a buffer pH reading that has not reached a prescribed level of stabilization, in terms of pH change per time. This feature helps eliminate the common problem of not allowing enough time for the pH to approach the buffer value that leads to a lower observed slope and higher than necessary slope correction during calibration. pH transmitters have to be regularly "buffered" with solutions of known pH to establish the calibration. They are usually made of glass electrodes and are very delicate.
There are several basic types of pH transmitters. These include,
Loop pH powered transmitter: A two-wire device typically powered by a 24 VDC powered transmitter or a 120/240 VAC powered analyzer. These pH transmitters often include a built-in preamplifier which conditions the signal coming from the pH sensor and provides a 4-20 mA output signal to the transmitter.
Ion sensitive field effect transistor (ISFET): A type of transistor that responds to changes in the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution. When the hydrogen ion concentration or pH changes, less electrical current flows through the transistor. Consequently, ISFETs are well suited for use in pH sensors and pH transmitters. ISFET silicon chips are more durable and reliable than glass pH electrodes, which may break in harsh environments. ISFET-based pH electrodes also offer more stable pH measurement, with a response rate typically ten times faster than glass electrodes. ISFET-based pH transmitters are popular in pharmaceutical applications and the food processing industry. Their durability allows them to be easily sterilized without the risk of breaking during handling.
Product Selection
In addition to type, industrial buyers should consider operating requirements, performance specifications and key features when selecting a pH transmitter
Operating Requirements
Power requirements vary depending on the type and model of the transmitter. Many devices are stationary, but battery operated portable devices are available.
Enclosure of the transmitter is important to consider. The application of the device will determine the size, mount options, weatherproof and resistance to corrosion needed to ensure proper function in the field.
Input/Output options can include single or dual sensor versions. Dual sensors can be programmed to account for several parameters including pH, dissolved oxygen, and temperature measurements.
Compatibility of the device with multiple systems and in multiple industries is important to consider when selecting a pH transmitter. Most systems come with computer software for easy use and customization to user needs.
Display type is generally a high-contrast digital LCD screen and can come with options including plain language prompts and help screens.
Analog systems are traditional one-directional communication protocols. They transmit one variable per loop and the device must be calibrated on the device itself. The current is proportional and scalable to the sensor signal.
Digital communication protocols allow for simultaneous transmission of additional measurements. The signals are bi-directional allowing for remote monitoring and off-site configuration to troubleshoot and reduce false alarms.
Security of the device and system should be considered. Many devices offer various levels of password protection and alarming systems.
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Heavy metals recovery
Plating control
Scrubber control
Pool and spa control
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Monday, March 23, 2009
The Pinch Test: Indignities of Spring
I was incredibly grateful to finally have a closer look at the Lone Wolf's setup. Note the forward-angled tri post which serves to not only compensate for what must be an extremely relaxed geometry, but also provides the trunk for what is essentially a "water tree." He's also kept the chainguard on, taking advantage of both its protective and aero properties by integrating it with the translucent blue fairing. Dual wheel covers and a frontal fairing also see to it that this bike cheats the wind like Bernie Madoff. Time trial bikes are sometimes referred to as "slippery," and this baby is more slippery than a wet ham.
Even without his "A" bike, the Lone Wolf's visage exudes confidence, and as much respect I have for his arch-nemesis Bart Kaufman I'm afraid Kaufman may be less a wolf than a jackalope in comparison:
Not only is the jackalope simultaneously proud and absurd, but antlers on a rabbit is not dissimilar to a rack on a Madone.
Speaking of rotund, hibernating animals (everybody knows jackalopes hibernate), now that spring is here those cyclists who go "underground" during the winter months are beginning to re-emerge tentatively into the wild. While I personally welcome these shaky, bewildered riders back into the fold, at least one woman is less than impressed:
To all the male cyclist... - w4m
Reply to: [deleted]
Date: 2009-03-19, 7:40AM EDT
that stuck it out through a cold nyc winter and didn't hang their bike up for 5 months, your looking good out there. I enjoy watching you race by now that the weather is getting warm and the layers are coming off.
To all the grotesque men that i passed going up the bridge yesterday morning that ate like f'n pig's all winter, and ordered delivery every night, played guitar hero that were out riding yesterday trying to make it up the bridge with a doughnut and a heavy krypto chain on it's last link around their waist on a fixed gear. You're gut is not sexy. You're growing a second chin. You're a part timer. Cover up please, and get out of my way when i'm coming over the bridge.... thank you.
As if trendy urban cyclists didn't have enough to worry about when it comes to peer acceptance of their wardrobes, it turns out women are actually counting how many links they've got left when they wrap their Kryptonite chains around their waists. For this reason, I think Kryptonite should offer their popular New York chain locks in custom lengths so that those of excessive girth can still show a little chain slack. This would have a slimming effect and might in turn earn them a little bit of slack from judgmental ladies like this one.
In the meantime, though, clearly if you need to use the last link of your chain when you wrap it around your waist you should instead put it in your bag. Actually, unless you're a messenger and you're locking and unlocking your bike every few minutes you should probably just keep your chain in your bag anyway. I'm not sure why riders buy such large messenger bags yet continue to keep their locks on their bodies. Most bags I see that are not worn by actual messengers are empty and flat and are so huge they look more like capes than bags.
I suspect it's only a matter of time before the chain-around-the-waist look becomes so popular that people just start wearing them even if they're not riding. This look works especially well paired with some u-locks hanging from your ear tunnels.
But with spring comes bike theft, and I was dismayed to read that at least one woman has been relieved of her tire:
to the douchebag that stole my back bike tire at the Marcy JMZ... - 25 (williamsburg)
Reply to: [deleted]
Date: 2009-03-18, 11:41PM EDT
To the person who stole (or perhaps, borrowed?) my back bike tire from the Marcy JMZ sometime between Tuesday and this evening...
We missed an amazing connection. I feel like my fist and your face would get along famously. I"m a pretty good looking girl. I mean, i have no noticeable scars, no missing limbs or disfigurements, and all of my teeth touch. Perhaps you would like to meet up some time for coffee, or maybe even a bike ride (i"m guessing it is safe to assume you like bikes?). Maybe even as soon as Friday? oh wait, thats no good for me, I really just see no way that a person of such low income could come up with the money to replace that tire on such short notice. It's a good thing that I don't need that bike to get to work or anything, cause then I'd really be fucked. Oh right, I DO. Seriously though, thanks for at least picking the beginning of spring to take that shitty burden of a back tire off my hands. It really was just another piece of dead-weight that i was sick of hauling around, and who really uses their bike in the summer anyway... I really can't wait to hear from you...I think we missed a very magical moment that we could have spent together, and I for one, would love another chance...
ol' one wheel.
I realize a lot of people say "tire" when what they really mean is "wheel," but if you think about it just stealing tires is pretty smart. Stealing a wheel from a bicycle can arouse suspicion and needs to be done quickly, but stealing the tires just makes it look like you're fixing a flat so you can take your time. I'm sure passing cyclists would even slow down and ask you if you needed any help. (I always ask cyclists with flats if they need help, but I actually accelerate when I pass because I don't want to hear the answer. I shudder to think of how many tire thefts in progress I might otherwise have thwarted.) Actually, the only reason you don't hear more about tire theft is that most people don't have the necessary dedication; instead, once they've got the wheel off they figure they might as well graduate to wheel theft so they just take off.
Of course, the rarest of all thefts is inner tube theft. The inner tube thief stealthily removes the wheel, removes the tire, takes the inner tube, replaces the tube with packing peanuts, re-mounts the tire, re-installs the wheel, and slips off into the night like a wet ham. Victims don't even know they've been hit until they try to ride off; even then, many don't realize it and just think the crunching noise is coming from their bottom brackets. Meanwhile, the inner tube thief deflates and flattens the tube, puts a little talc on it, re-packages it, and sells it on the notorious inner tube black market. A dedicated inner tube thief can make dozens of dollars in as little as a month.
This is why I rub tubular tires on all my commuter bikes. They're pinch-flat resistant and just plain pinch-resistant.
111 comments:
Woot! Woot!
- March 23, 2009 at 1:29 PM
- March 23, 2009 at 1:29 PM
- doug said...
no way!
- March 23, 2009 at 1:29 PM
Just missed
- March 23, 2009 at 1:30 PM
- BadBeard said...
- March 23, 2009 at 1:30 PM
Top 5?
- March 23, 2009 at 1:31 PM
- Unknown said...
- March 23, 2009 at 1:31 PM
Top 10!!!
- March 23, 2009 at 1:31 PM
The Lone Wolf is Amazing!
- March 23, 2009 at 1:32 PM
Top 10
- March 23, 2009 at 1:32 PM
Podium is teh awesome!
- March 23, 2009 at 1:33 PM
- mander said...
First commenter who read the post w00t!
- March 23, 2009 at 1:34 PM
Lucky 13
- March 23, 2009 at 1:37 PM
I steal the thread on stem ring retainers and send them in to CA$H for Aluminum Alloy.com
- March 23, 2009 at 1:39 PM
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- March 23, 2009 at 1:41 PM
- Mongo Pusher said...
Top 20...(ST)
- March 23, 2009 at 1:42 PM
It is remarkable how quickly you come up with new pictures of the Lone Wolf. Could it be that you are the Lone Wolf?
I notice your fairing and your belly have the same contour. Smart move, aerodynamically speaking. - March 23, 2009 at 1:45 PM
I'm a proud, trendy urban cyclist who ate like a pig all winter but did not hang up the bike. Nay, I put cross tires and a brake on it and rode straight through the snow, the ice, the salt, and muck. I never cleaned that bike once. There it hangs on my wall covered in gray black gunk. An entire winters worth of Salt Lake City under the fenders. Now that it has warmed up a bit, I can ride my bubble gum hued little girls nightmare bike again. I do love it so...
- March 23, 2009 at 1:47 PM
Lot of riders coming out of hibernation and getting hurt. Just today I read that Matt Lauer and Lance Armstrong have both been injured in bicycle crashes.
- March 23, 2009 at 1:47 PM
- streepo said...
If snobby is the wolf I can certainly see why he was hired to write a cooking column for the dental magazine.
- March 23, 2009 at 1:47 PM
- CommieCanuck said...
It's spelled düshbag.
- March 23, 2009 at 1:48 PM
- kale said...
Tubulars on your commuter!
Harumph, and tsk-tsk!
I just carry a spare set of aksiums with new tires/tubes attached to the profuse straps on my fakenger bag. It gives me a chance to show off my extra set of rubbables without getting them dirty. I've also got a set of deep-section Zipps so I can ride to Central Park without getting all that city juice/awesome sauce on the breaking surface. - March 23, 2009 at 1:48 PM
- bikesgonewild said...
...ah, yes...the lone wolf...
...now, never again to be anonymous but certainly forever to be anomalous...
...champion of the quirky bike, no matter it's roots & i wonder what ever else is in the lone wolf's quiver... - March 23, 2009 at 1:50 PM
- CommieCanuck said...
You're gut is not sexy. You're growing a second chin. You're a part timer. Cover up please, and get out of my way when i'm coming over the bridge.... thank you.
Oh, so that's the type of chick who uses Craigslist for dating.
Sweet girl. - March 23, 2009 at 1:51 PM
Well done today, you made me laugh!
- March 23, 2009 at 1:53 PM
any body get that lone wolf hunks number can give it here cus i likes me some meat on my man and where it counts but he needs to bike his park out in the back porch so ricky dont see it becuse he nows that aint reds and if you aint gonna ride in the winner you at least gotta do somethin or get a job like my maw aways tolt my paw
- March 23, 2009 at 1:56 PM
Gee, another trendy recent NY transplant was stupid enough to lock their bike unattended outside in South Williamsburg without securing both wheels. And then they are astonished and angered the rear wheel got stolen...
Somebody should teach a bike locking class for these over educated idiots. - March 23, 2009 at 1:57 PM
"...cheats the wind like Bernie Madoff."
...would have been better stated thusly:
"...cheats the wind like Bernie Madoff cheats Jews." - March 23, 2009 at 1:59 PM
- bikesgonewild said...
..."I always ask cyclists with flats if they need help, but I actually accelerate when I pass because I don't want to hear the answer."...
...hah !!!...now ain't that the truth...i always ask too but i'm thinkin' "hope you got yer shit together 'cuz i really don't wanna stop & interrupt the flow"...but hey, i would if needed... - March 23, 2009 at 2:03 PM
- Frank Dabek said...
You must check out the new "bike store" on Bleecker street:
Read about it in vanity fair.
I noticed they have Rapha water bottles... would go great with your cravat. - March 23, 2009 at 2:05 PM
- Picco said...
Every time I stop people think that I'm trying to bum a smoke. Gnarly Mullet on a Monday? Good way to start the week off!! Eww Wee!!
- March 23, 2009 at 2:06 PM
- MINGUStheMECHANIC said...
Did i miss something about lone wolf's lotus? Did he sell it on craigslist with a sad phrase like "need to buy calve implants so i can walk again."
As it was explained to me by a kid who weighed about a buck fifteen- "I wrap the chain around my waist yo cuz its to heavy for may back" I kept silent.
If you live out by marcy, lock up your bike overnight when you say you need it for work, don't know the difference between tire and rim and poorly attempt sarcasm laced with twisted imagery of rough sex on craigslist you illicit very little sympathy but if you really are that cute I do have an extra tire... - March 23, 2009 at 2:07 PM
- WheelDancer said...
A Jackalope is just a touring rabbit. What seems odd to me is that no one has a picture of one with the panniers attached to the front rack.
- March 23, 2009 at 2:09 PM
I once stole an inner tube. Its a long story and one i don't want to remember.
- March 23, 2009 at 2:10 PM
- Vagabond said...
That was a funny post.
- March 23, 2009 at 2:12 PM
- Seanywonton said...
Really good inner tube thieves can remove a tube without even taking off the wheel...a la the Zoolander underwear scene.
- March 23, 2009 at 2:15 PM
- ant1 said...
The Lone Wolf comes from the future, I think. His bike technology is years ahead of the fixed gear era we are now in. Maybe he comes from the post-alpacalips era and is trying to change the course of history...
Time may tell. - March 23, 2009 at 2:15 PM
- Jim said...
To my everlasting shame, I worked my way through trade school ( Stuyvesant School of Janitory Activities where I majored in sweeping, minored in yelling at kids) by stealing patches from bicycle tubes then re-selling them over the DARPANet to Eastern European hackers. I sold them as "tubov patchskis" and usually got either a buck a patch, or a kilo of paprika for my troubles. For a while there, I was arguably King of the International Trade in Slightly Used Tube Patches.
Then this chick caught me stealing her patches one day and beat my ass. She was cute, too... all three of her teeth touched, more or less, long as held her jaw just so. After that, I got out of that business and went into stealing Tufo tubular valve cores, which is a more profitable and less risky line of work, though it isn't nearly as glamorous. Still, it's a living. - March 23, 2009 at 2:20 PM
Wait- do you "rub" tubulars or to you "run" them? Or "rock" them? or, as we're saying these days "have sex with" them.
"I have sex with the vintage Campy Athena on my Serotta." - March 23, 2009 at 2:30 PM
You have jumped the jackalope
- March 23, 2009 at 2:32 PM
- CommieCanuck said...
Jim...I too am a SSJA Grad..majored in barf cleanup, minored in sawdust.
- March 23, 2009 at 2:42 PM
Lance broke his collarbone!
- March 23, 2009 at 2:42 PM
i'm with you on most things, snob, but bikes in bags are a hell of a lot more uncomfortable than around the waist. isn't there any accounting for personal preference?
- March 23, 2009 at 2:50 PM
- Curtis Chorizali said...
i live by Myrtle JMZ and regularly see REALLY nice "fixies" parked overnight, locked up like shit. i literally want to steal some parts one night just to teach these retards a lesson about Bedstuy.
- March 23, 2009 at 2:51 PM
- Matthew Ruscigno said...
LUVZ H2O! - March 23, 2009 at 3:00 PM
FYI, Big Poppa actually is a reference to biggie's pastime of puncturing cute fixie tubes at the Myrtle stop. - March 23, 2009 at 3:02 PM
- MINGUStheMECHANIC said...
I feel bad for lance but 4 years ago i broke my collar bone, rode an hour back to the car and then rode to work the next day which involved climbing scaffolding, granted i was too broke to afford insurance at the time, days later went to the emergency room and I was told of the break and thats when i cried no earlier- freakin panzy.
Commie you promised pictures of snob, well. - March 23, 2009 at 3:26 PM
Why I was just googling "Wet Ham" and found this wonderful site.
Chip chip. - March 23, 2009 at 3:31 PM
Man. That Craigslist post was shame-inducing.
- March 23, 2009 at 3:37 PM
it could be that snob is younger than i think. not actually an old curmudgeon at all, but young and vain, and worried about how things look. because i'll be the first to admit that chain around the waist is function over form, being old and doofy, i know longer care.
- March 23, 2009 at 3:50 PM
that would be "no longer care" and apparently I don't care much for correct spelling any more, either.
- March 23, 2009 at 3:51 PM
- brighton velo said...
Is that a water tree or a "sephiroth" - a Tree of Life - perched on the Lone Wolf's seatmast? I think my argument is strengthed by his use of the one piece crank, which is forged from a SINGLE PIECE OF METAL and that he doesn't require foot retention. Food for thought at least.
- March 23, 2009 at 3:52 PM
- Surly Bastard said...
How soon before we see the "slippery ham" reference in a Cervelo TT bike ad?
Any of you pigs want to bet a box of donuts? - March 23, 2009 at 3:55 PM
Wolf post-polyps
- March 23, 2009 at 4:01 PM
I thought I could just eat snob's energy sauce (not at all related to lance's energy sauce) all winter with fettuccine and call it carbo loading. boy was i wrong
- March 23, 2009 at 4:03 PM
- CommieCanuck said...
Lance will recover, using a compress of both Olsen Twins.
Least sincere comment of 2009 (so far):
"It was a shame to lose Lance," said Contador.
There are plenty of BikeSnob NYC pics.
like this.
and this. - March 23, 2009 at 4:05 PM
i have said this before here and i will say it again, wearing the chain around your waist is dangerous. all of your main organs are there and you run the risk of tearing/puntcturing/damaging one if you were to fall. i know of one bike messenger in 97ish that this happened to.
anyone remember that guy? - March 23, 2009 at 4:12 PM
re prior post:
he was an sf messenger... - March 23, 2009 at 4:13 PM
ole wheel pos sounds suspiciously like you wrote it bike snob. were batman around, hed run it through some analyzer and it would come up you. or maybe the joker...
- March 23, 2009 at 4:16 PM
hey ole, lots of things are dangerous, and that messenger bag doesn't provide a magical shield, you can still land on chain in bag.
- March 23, 2009 at 4:22 PM
- grog said...
Trade you a tube for a ham.
T M - March 23, 2009 at 4:33 PM
Southern Hemisphere First! Tires, tyres, lets call the whole thing off ...
Of course it is autumn here, and with it cool weather punctures, so I'm pretty happy to be rubbing road tubeless myself. Suspicious mess indeed awaits unsuspecting thieves. - March 23, 2009 at 4:36 PM
- broomie said...
Angry Girl,
I'm sure the tire thief is now feeling really bad and trying to figure out how to change his ways. (I'm assuming its a he since I've never been robbed by girl outside of a hotel room). I am absolutetly sure that had the thief read your message he wouldn't feel doubley smug at having made off with yuor tire AND really ruined your day. - March 23, 2009 at 4:40 PM
- broomie said...
Sorry about the typos, I typing with a wet ham.
- March 23, 2009 at 4:41 PM
"wet ham".
genius! - March 23, 2009 at 4:59 PM
I learned a recent lesson about offering help to stranded cyclists. A few weeks ago, I passed two riders stopped by the side of the road looking helpless. Both had long hair flowing from under their helmets. I asked, "Do you ladies need any help?" Much to both of our consternation, it was not until I came a little closer did I realize that one was a guy.
- March 23, 2009 at 5:08 PM
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- gouis said...
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- March 23, 2009 at 6:21 PM
can you rub it like dis
i can rub it like dat
well can ya rub it like dis
homeboy i rub like dat! - March 23, 2009 at 6:26 PM
did anyone ask lone wolf what his real name is? he fucking looks like mickey rourke
- March 23, 2009 at 6:35 PM
So Miss Critical may be svelte (who knows?) but I would say her grammar is as atrocious as chunky dudes rolling with ass crack and chains wrapped around their waists.
I'm not sayin'...I'm just sayin'... - March 23, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Chains are as effective as wet ham in preventing bike theft. They are just another hipster fashion accessory.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpf35C7wu6Q - March 23, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Is that Abus Bordo in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?
- March 23, 2009 at 7:18 PM
- Bluenoser said...
Woot! Woot! has the top of the podium. I love it! Just when I thought my life was going to shit, Woot! Woot! brings me back from the brink.
-B - March 23, 2009 at 7:41 PM
- Bluenoser said...
We use spandex to hold lobster bait together in the traps up here.
The smell drives the lobsters crazy.
-B - March 23, 2009 at 7:45 PM
- Bluenoser said...
The really cool chicks have the hair flowing from their armpits.
-B - March 23, 2009 at 7:51 PM
- Bluenoser said...
You have to excuse me I'm just getting home from work and haven't seen all this yet.
-B - March 23, 2009 at 7:52 PM
- March 23, 2009 at 8:29 PM
And BSNYC-
Just one thing to consider now that the 'fixed gear culture is now officially closed'-
how about those n00bs that traded their fixed gear bikes back for single or 12 speeds because they couldn't really hack it? OR what about all those ex-girlfriends of fixed gear riders who don't ride their $1000 in total 'vintage' Trek or Schwinn upgrades becase: a. they had cars all along, b. riding the bike is "too painful" because it reminds them of their ex's, and it rubs their hipster cysts the wrong way or c. they were never really interested in cycling in the first place....
Does either forfeiture of membership constitute a pass to anyone who is genuinely interested in and knowledgeable about bicycles?
Just wondering. - March 23, 2009 at 8:56 PM
- CommieCanuck said...
- March 23, 2009 at 9:00 PM
An entire winters worth of Salt Lake City under the fenders.
Are you living in SLC? Or do you live in Brooklyn with a copious amount of road salt on your bike?
If it's the former then you are not trendy. Anyone hip and living in SLC is not trendy, but rather cutting edge and a stone cold freak. - March 23, 2009 at 9:04 PM
so if you take a ten speed bike and cut its balls off does that make it a fixed gear?
this weekend me and ricky was cruzing around on them walmart bikes we bot up in hazard home of the fucking douchbag loser hi skol boys but i aint bitter or nothing because i losts money when they tanked there first game in the sweet 16 so we gots them cool mongoose with pure shitmano guts and we was cruzing around and we gots passed by some really hot babe on a tri bike babe who yelled out if you kin catch me you can have me so we roads as fast as we could but we couldnt catch the tribabe which is jest as well because we prolly would have caught a bad case of the monkey butt from her thats my story and im sticking with it and her ass werent as good as jolene enyway i guess but i never gots close enuff to gets a good look at it boy howdy - March 23, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Anon 8:56
I have to admit that there are common traits that I share with fixters. Just in the same way fixters share traits with Yuppies.
There are many things that I hate about cycling. One is fixters, sure we all hate on 'em. That's why you're riding BSNYC's train or rather riding his drive train or maybe riding a component of said drive train. He makes art of spoofing on the fixter, and then the hating of the fixters takes on graceful qualities. It's understood.
But that's neither here nor there (whatever that means, saying that's neither here nor there is like saying it's all good. Because what I'm trying to say is that you touched on some things that I truly hate about cycling and I may need to admit to myself that I am like them, the fixters...except older.
I ride my bike everyday, but I hate it and I never had any interest in cycling in the first place.
I wanted to be a snowboarder, but I quickly found that I couldn't get to work or bring groceries home on my Burton. And like riding a bike, I suck on a board. So you see, I had no interest in cycling.
Also, the are times while slayin' my bicycle that I am reminded of an ex who also is a cyclist, but who was a far superior cyclist and with a coach and medals and also well known, and all that shit.
Why do I still have to remember that? Fuck 'em. I'm just trying to get the damn groceries home without thinking about a very ugly time in my life.
And another thing, like the fixter, I don't know shit about bikes. I have a 1983 Japanese lugged road frame that I bought on craigslist. I barely remember the model, I certainly couldn't spell it. I built it with Campy cranks but a Dura-Ace bb. Shimano derailers but Campy shifters. Campy hubs with Shimano mtb skewers.
And 1999 Time mountain pedals.
And I rub it rockin' a BMX helmet.
I'm like Them - March 23, 2009 at 9:36 PM
The Du Page County Health Department, Illinois have guidelines for the Cold Storage of ham which should avoud the slippery ham syndrome... just helpin
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Okay, Fierce Panties, you brought it up--we want a name (the ex).
Or at least initials. - March 23, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Riding a bike is splendid thing, yes indeed. It is in fact, one of my most favorite things to do. It's up there with listening to music and enjoying fine artwork, number one and two on the list respectively. I'm not sure exactly what the point of your comment was, but allow me to offer an analogy to explain mine better.
Music is a many marvelous thing, in my opinion. There are myriad genres, instruments and artists, all with different aims and objectives. I personally would consider myself to be somewhat selective when it comes to music. Now, where I may listen to afro-beat and tropicalia when I'm feeling saucy, I don't do this because I want people to think I'm cool... No, in fact it's hard for people to think you're cool when you listen to said genres in the privacy and isolation of your room.
Now someone who for instance enjoys such musical gems as Static-x or Stained could easily make a similar statement about being musically selective. Yes, they have indeed spent hours listening to the radio and carefully selecting bands that they can relate to... that speak to them. I'm not making a value judgment. Point being, because I have personally explored a bit further the vast frontier of recorded music, I can say with confidence that I am miles ahead of them. Again... not a judgement, but a statement of fact.
Getting back to the subject of bicycles now, I can say that you and I are in the same boat. I do not own a car. I used to, but for various reasons do not find that owning one is top on my list of priorities. I am truly sorry that you do not enjoy cycling. I find it to be astoundingly enjoyable for varied reasons, not to mention the obvious reality of exercise. I understand your plight of biking for necessity, as I do so myself, but I assure you if you want it to be fun... you can make it fun.
Second, if you re-read my previous comment (and please to excuse my poor spelling. I had to use the internet at a local coffee house for a faster internet connection... so not only was it made in haste, it was open night at the coffee shop and the act performing at the time was a 17 year old ventriloquist. Needless to say it was a bit distracting) you will find that it was a compliment, followed by multi-part inquiry. Not only was it meant to be a bit cheeky, it was also directed at bike snob. Not panties.
Third, you stated you "don't know shit about bikes", although you then continued to spout some menial bike jargon. The very fact that you even bothered to look at your bike's components, and whats more remembered them defuses your initial statement regarding bike knowledge.
Fourth, as much as you may try, you aren't like them. (if by them you mean poser harlots or pseudo 'fixter' hipsters). I'm sorry but the mere fact that you didn't even try to look cool and never dated a 'fixter' who convinced you it was cool to ride fixed and breakless completely debunks your final statement. I guess I appreciate your efforts in not being or trying to be cool, because I guess trying to be cool and failing is worse than failing in general.
Or is it?
Actually, they are both a pretty bad way to go. But one certainly requires more effort... I guess I retract that statement. Failing in general is probably worse. - March 23, 2009 at 10:39 PM
F.P.O.M.G.: Just how much wine did you have w/ dinner B4 posting? TMI.
- March 23, 2009 at 10:42 PM
I forgot to mention one other thing. You also mentioned you have no interest in cycling... Seeing that you are reading and at least commenting on a blog which is all about it.
Again. Your comment remains rife with error. - March 23, 2009 at 10:47 PM
Yo...poseurs, any real rider knows that the "Lone Wolf" is stationed at the Pacific Avenue Bridge on the Marvin Braude Bike Path every Sunday afternoon from 12 -5. He parks at Pier 51 and rides..nay.. gracefully slices the air on his amazing two wheeled machine out to his post. When you're off the training wheels and your mom will let you leave the block come on by and get an autograph.Call him Winston. He likes it.
- March 23, 2009 at 11:15 PM
Stolen tires - another reason not to ride mono blade forks and stays.
- March 24, 2009 at 12:29 AM
Call him Winston. He likes it because his real name is Phinnaeus.
- March 24, 2009 at 12:31 AM
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It wasn't wine, it was pure cane sugar.
And I'm sorry that you had to read it. I felt gross writing all that vulgar truth. - March 24, 2009 at 12:35 AM
I was riding up to the liberry of a small western town. As I was locking my bike up, two kids came out to get on their unlocked bikes and ride home. One of the kids was startled to find both the tires missing from his mountain bike-like object. After asking other patrons if anyone saw the perps of this outrage/prank, he went ahead and rode home on the rims.
I have filed this away in my memory of bizarre things I have seen but don't know whether to believe it or not. I would like to see the instant replay. - March 24, 2009 at 12:43 AM
Anon 10:39
Don't you get it? I'm fucked!
I mixed Japanese with Italian! I mixed Shimano with Campy! I mixed 90's with 80's! I mixed road with mtb! I wear downhill spds for commuting! I have a Keirin bottom bracket for the double??!
And worst of all?!
I like it! God damn it all to hell! I liked it! - March 24, 2009 at 12:47 AM
What's the frequency, Matt?
- March 24, 2009 at 12:57 AM
Dear Granny Knickers as you should be known, buy one of those long skate boards that replicate long boards, do some slow soul arches and chill. Get in touch with your inner self and love it as no one else will. Mode of transport should not define a person.
Hi Frills - March 24, 2009 at 1:07 AM
- Fell On Earth said...
Tubulars are "pinch" resistant. Nice, but do you really have to punish us? I have a theory about those pesky tire and tube thieves: It all started with one anonymous bike rider who screwed it up for everyone else. He/She (probably in drag disguise) took it and set off an unending chain of thefts among pissed off cyclists who perpetuated the karmatic sequence of "borrowing" another unlucky cyclist's tire/tube to replace their stolen one. All things being cyclical, I believe it usually starts with the tube then the tire and eventually culminating in tubeless tires (surprise tube bandits, goo in your eyes!) Ah the satisfaction of meeting a would be filcher, eyes gummed shut while they stumble around trying to dig their eyeballs loose with a tire lever...
- March 24, 2009 at 5:13 AM
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what's the story of the "wet like ham".
something you need to tell us Snobby? - March 24, 2009 at 5:13 AM
Andy Panda,
I'm a narcissist. I don't need to love myself anymore than I already do. - March 24, 2009 at 8:58 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=556RAVPH4Vc - March 24, 2009 at 9:44 AM
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So I'm riding over the Bridge in my Jackalope suit -- Nashbar was having a sale and I needed something for when the chicken suit is at the dry cleaners -- when this attractive young woman blows by me and compliments me on my outfit.
I had to supress a titter because she was obviously a hopeless urbanite unfamiliar with the noble silhouette of the naturally rotund Jackalope.
As she sailed by, she gave me a cheery "Nice outfit, Jackass."
Well thank goodness it's the thought that counts and I know she meant Jackalope. - March 24, 2009 at 10:29 AM
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I will have the wet ham slathered in awesome sauce, please.
FP, this is not your diary.
Alex, try to keep up sweetie.
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i gotta agree with anon 11:25....hate to be one of those naysayer/curmudgeonly 'used to be better' but since that is what i am... and the shit about locks around waists just seems like you think it looks dumb, which puts you right with the fixter kiddies in putting style over substance. big bags in chains suck, bend paperbacks, etc...far more uncomfortable than around waist. sometimes ideas are borrowed from pros because they are good ideas.
- March 24, 2009 at 11:50 AM
- hillbilly said...
leroy, i'm sure you meant you had to suppress a twitter, since it wouldn't have been an experience had you not tweeted? about it. funny, i don't see all these crazy determined bad ass biker chicks on my daily commute. and really, part timer? c'mon, she deserve scorn o plenty
- March 24, 2009 at 12:29 PM
oh man, i just realized that the anon responsible for that horribly long comment sounds exactly like the same annoying guy, had some blog he used to link to that sucks (about art and music and bikes, that was the tip) and gets really, really defensive.
- March 24, 2009 at 12:32 PM
- bikesgonewild said...
...anon 11:25am...
...and so this is how you raise the bar ???...
...sad... - March 24, 2009 at 12:36 PM
- mandave said...
not to fuel the fire, but both the rim AND the tire were stolen. So, the post remains accurate. YES, i know the difference, and I sincerely apologize to anyone that I may have offended by not being laser specific in my CRAIGSLIST post. If you really want to get down to it, it might have been a better observation to point out the absurdity of posting a missed connection to an inanimate object (bike part), and the improper use of the service all together. It was so obviously a joke and meant to be taken lightly. And, no...I am not SURPRISED at the fact that it was stolen, nor am I a "recent NY transplant" as I've lived in the area for some time now, and (possibly due to good luck) have never had an issue with my bike being tampered with. I'm just making light of a situation that was more of an annoyance than anything else. Take it for what it is...lighten up. You may as well have posted a comment suggesting that I expected the thief to see/read/feel remorse, and then in turn, return stolen goods. Its just absurd. It's Craigslist. Although, in my defense I think I was way more indicative in my description of the event than most people are in their real missed connections posts. I mean really...who's gonna read a post that says "hey you, on the subway...I was the guy, and you were the girl reading" and go.."oh shit! I think that was me!"
Also, just to comment on the use of my bike as a vehicle to transport me to work. I'm not sure why this was a shot that you chose to take seeing as we live in NYC and everyone I know had a varying work schedule. I know a LOT of "working class" who lock up overnight. I generally sleep at that hour. So, in conclusion, anything stolen is a bummer (no matter what it is), the post was an airing of grievances (and im sure im not the only one who has gotten pissed at a theft situation), I haven't been able to afford the luxury of a second lock for some time now, and the last time I checked, the main function of a bike is still transportation, not fashion. My bike is nice, not amazing, it's a solid machine. It gets me from point A to point B...and sometimes point B just happens to be Bushwick, I still have to lock somewhere. - March 25, 2009 at 3:17 PM
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USES: Guaifenesin is used to treat coughs and congestion caused by the common cold, bronchitis, and other breathing illnesses. This product is usually not used for ongoing cough from smoking or long-term breathing problems (such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema) unless directed by your doctor. Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It works by thinning and loosening mucus in the airways, clearing congestion, and making breathing easier. If you are self-treating with this medication, it is important to read the package instructions carefully before you start using this product to be sure it is right for you. (See also Precautions section.) Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Therefore, do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Some products (such as long-acting tablets/capsules) are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely. These products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold. To decrease the risk for side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Do not give other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section). Ask the doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray).
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with or without food, as directed by your doctor, usually every 4 hours. If you are self-treating, follow all directions on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Guaifenesin may have a bitter taste. Do not split the tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing. If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. For powder packets, empty the entire contents of the packet onto the tongue and swallow. To prevent a bitter taste, do not chew. Dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. Do not take more than 6 doses in a day. Do not increase your dose or take this drug more often than directed. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Fluids will help to break up mucus and clear congestion. Tell your doctor if your cough is accompanied by fever, severe sore throat, rash, persistent headache, or if it persists, returns, or worsens after 7 days. These may be signs of a serious medical problem. Seek immediate medical attention if you think you may have a serious medical problem.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea or vomiting may occur. If either of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Most people using this medication do not have serious side effects. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: breathing problems (such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, smoker's cough), cough with blood or large amounts of mucus. Liquid forms of this product may contain sugar and/or alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, liver disease, or any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid these substances in your diet. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely The liquid forms and powder packets of this medication may contain aspartame. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU) or any other condition that requires you to restrict your intake of aspartame (or phenylalanine), consult your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is unknown if guaifenesin passes into breast milk. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: The effects of some drugs can change if you take other drugs or herbal products at the same time. This can increase your risk for serious side effects or may cause your medications not to work correctly. These drug interactions are possible, but do not always occur. Your doctor or pharmacist can often prevent or manage interactions by changing how you use your medications or by close monitoring. To help your doctor and pharmacist give you the best care, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products) before starting treatment with this product. While using this product, do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any other medicines you are using without your doctor's approval. Guaifenesin is available in both prescription and nonprescription products. Check the labels of all your medications to make sure you are not taking more than one product containing guaifenesin. This product can affect the results of certain lab tests (such as urine levels of certain acids). Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug. Keep a list of all the products you use. Share the list with your doctor and pharmacist to reduce your risk for serious medication problems.
OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
NOTES: If your doctor prescribed this medication, do not share this medication with others. Keep all regular medical and laboratory appointments. This medication is for temporary use only. Do not take this medication for more than 7 days unless your doctor tells you to do so. Tell your doctor if your condition lasts longer than 7 days.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze liquid forms of this medication. Different brands of this medication have different storage needs. Check the product package for instructions on how to store your brand, or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
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EasyFit-III MXG | 1 Phase | Premium Efficiency
EasyFit | Is this the Right Pump for You?
Check the 5 key features on the right, do they match the pump model on this page?(Quick Tip: Just check the TAGS below the Product Detail box at the top of the page. The TAGS will denote all the features of this pump).
- If your 5 options match the options of this pump, congrats, this is the right pump for you!
- If not, please click on our All Products page, and select the options you'd like on the left side in the Product Finder filter. The Product Finder will narrow down all our models to the one that's right for you.
EasyFit | Pump Features
Easy to Install
- The EasyFit pump series saves you time & money while making your life simpler!
- The pump allows a user to replace most major brands of pump without the need to re-plumb.
- Fittings & Risers to accommodate the following models (Hayward®, Pentair®, and STA-RITE®).
Top Performance
- This high-performance pump comes complete with our unique mechanical shaft seal that allows the pump, if mistreated, to run dry for up to one hour.
- The pump can be used for pool water with a salt concentration of up to 5000 ppm.
- Pump parts are made of 100% recyclable plastic.
- Non-corrosive, chemical/UV resistant, and can withstand temperatures of up to 175°F.
- Every pump is performance tested before leaving the Speck factory.
Easy Maintenance
- Lock ring that incorporates handles. These handles provide the user with a convenient way to easily remove the lid.
- Suction and discharge are equipped with quick disconnect unions for easy installation and maintenance.
- For pool users' safety, the impeller has a dielectric shaft sleeve that provides absolute separation between pool water and electric parts.
Manufacturer Warranty
- A full manufacturer two-year warranty on the motor and all pump parts, including normal wear of the mechanical seal.
EasyFit | How to Choose your Pump
5 Key Pump Features
There are 5 key features of a pump, some are pre-determined by your existing installation, while others you can choose as to your preference.Here we just touch on each one quickly, and give "Rules of Thumb" but please read our FAQ & Reference page to get more details on each of these features and options.
Options | Pre-Determined By Your Setup
1. Select Brand you want to replace
If you're replacing an old or damaged pump, and you'd like to use one of our easy "pop and swap" models, then you just need to match your current pump Brand to our EasyFit replacement series, which are:EasyFit SUP Series: replace Pentair SuperFlo and Hayward Super Pump
EasyFit PNT Series: replace Pentair WhisperFlo and Intelliflo pool pumps
EasyFit MXG Series: replace Sta-Rite Dura-Glas and Max-E-Glas pool pumps
EasyFit DYN Series: replace Sta-Rite Dyna-Glas pool pump
2. Select Residential (1 phase) or Commercial (3 phase) use
Residential customers usually need just a 1 phase system.3. Select Voltage you need
In the USA, residential customers can usually use any of the following: 115 V, 208-230V or 230V.Options | Your Preference
4. Select Total HP you'd prefer
There is a complicated method for actually calculating the exact horsepower (HP) pump you need (which can be found on our FAQ page), but as a rule of thumb, most Residential customers with average pools will need our 1-2 THP pumps, which are our EasyFit Series II and III models.
5. Select Standard or Premium Efficiency
Energy Efficiency is achieved by using the pump at different speeds for different functions. So to achieve efficiency, there are two features to choose: Pump Speed and Digital Timer. Rule of thumb: If you're a residential customer in the USA, with an average size pool, our EasyFit Series II or III, 2-Speed pumps with Digital Timer are probably the best option for you.EasyFit Pump | Explanation Video
While we have pre-designed options to make it easy to simply "pop and swap"™ out popular Pentair, Hayward and Sta-Rite pumps,
the core of the EasyFit Pump series, is our base, universal pump model, which comes with all the attachments you could ever need
to replace ANY pump, usually without re-piping or re-wiring! Just watch this 1 min video...
EasyFit Pump | Installation (Easy Pop & Swap!) Video
Here is an example of the simplest 2-step installation, when you get one of our PNT, SUP, MXG or DYN series pumps
to replace a compatible Pentair, Hayward or Sta-Rite model. If you need more help, please reference our Downloads
page for the full Installation Manuals and instructions, and if that doesn't do it, please feel free to call our Technical Support.
EasyFit Pump | Installation (with Re-Piping) Video
Here is an example of a slightly more complicated installation, with the extra step of re-piping. If you need more help,
please reference our Downloads page for the full Installation Manuals and instructions, and if that doesn't do it,
please feel free to call our Technical Support department.
EasyFit | Series Description Sheets
The EasyFit pump comes in 5 series:
Existing Pump Replacement Series (SUP, PNT, MXG, DYN)
Four of these series are created with specific fittings to "pop and swap" out popular existing pump models from Pentair, Sta-Rite and Hayward.
Universal Replacement Pump Series (SPK)
The last of the series, the SPK Series, is our Universal Replacement Pump system which has multiple variations of fittings and risers, so you can make it work as a replacement for any pump!
Please click the link to the see the PDF summary of models and specs for each of the series models available:
EasyFit SUP Series
EasyFit replacement for Pentair SuperFlo and Hayward Super Pump -
EasyFit PNT Series
EasyFit replacement for Pentair WhisperFlo and Intelliflo pool pumps -
EasyFit MXG Series
EasyFit replacement for Sta-Rite Dura-Glas and Max-E-Glas pool pumps -
EasyFit DYN Series
EasyFit replacement for Sta-Rite Dyna-Glas pool pumps -
EasyFit SPK Series
EasyFit universal replacement pump
EasyFit | Series One-Sheet Summary
EasyFit Series - Summary Image of all 5 Series
EasyFit pool pump series, summary 1-page image of the Pentair, Sta-Rite and Hayward pumps the EasyFit replaces
EasyFit | Product Manuals and Specs
EasyFit Series - Product Summary (with specs)
EasyFit product summary with features, performance curve charts, and dimensional drawings
EasyFit Series - Product Manual (insert)
EasyFit product insert, a 9-page summary of important safety and operation instructions with a full parts chart.
EasyFit Series - Product Manual (full version)
EasyFit product full 44-page product manual with all safety, operation and maintenance instructions. Please review carefully.
EasyFit Warranty
Speck offers a limited 2-year warranty on all pumps. Please see the official details of the warranty posted in the EasyFit Product Manual (link above). The warranty information is in Section 4, Page 7.
Energy Star | Pool Pump Rebates
Save Money! Save the Environment!
- Did you know that your pool pump could be your home's second largest energy user, adding about $500 every year to your energy bills?
- A pool pump that has earned the Energy Star:
- Uses up to 70% less energy than standard pool pumps.
- Saves you up to $350 per year in energy bills, and even more with a rebate (that's thousands of dollars over the life of the pump!)
- Delivers payback on your extra investment in less than two years.
Get the EnergyStar Facts
- For a quick overview of the EnergyStar program and how it can save you money while saving the environment, please see the Energy Star Pool Pump Fact Sheet for pool owners, contractors, manufacturers, retailers or distributors
What Type of Pool Pumps Quality?
- Energy efficiently mostly comes from using different speeds to perform different pump functions. So Single Speed pool pumps do not qualify, however most 2-Speed and Variable speed models do. Because:
- Two-speed models use a low speed for filtration and a high speed for cleaning.
- Variable speed models can be programmed to deliver the right flow for multiple tasks.
Energy Star | Find Your Rebate
Which EasyFit Pumps Qualify for the Energy Star Rebate?
- For the most up-to-date list of Speck EasyFit pumps that qualify for the Energy Star Rebate, check the Energy Star website page here:
List of Speck EasyFit Pumps - Energy Star Rated
Search for All Energy Star Rebates in your Zip Code
- Alternatively, you can search for all available Energy Star rebates in your areay, by checking the Energy Star website page here, and entering your Zip Code:
Search Energy Star Rebates - Available by Zip Code


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Majestic PPM Cord - Ø 12mm. (hollow)
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The processing time is adjusted daily. Urgent? Please contact us.
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PPM cord - Ø 12 mm. (flat/coreless) | Majestic.
Flat (hollow) braided PPM cord is made from Polypropylene multifilament fibre. Customers choose this populair PPM cord for dog leashes, horse halters (see video) & reins. Polypropylene does not absorb moisture, this feature keeps the PPM rope floating on the water and dries quickly, making it excellent material to make dog toys. PPM cord is light weight (even when wet), it feels smooth and doesn't get dirty quickly. PPM rope is washed in a washing machine at max. 30 degrees. Ropes made of PPM are highly valued thanks to their low weight, weather resistance, excellent knotability and universal range of applications. This hollow braid PPM is easily spliced with a fid (i.e. Selma needle).Feature
- Hollow braided (coreless), splicable with a fid (Selma ® needle)
- Lightweight
- Silky, shiny and smooth surface
- Floatable, does not absorb water
- Non-toxic, safe for humans and animals (OEKO-TEX®)
- Resistant to mildew and rot
- Doesn't get dirty quickly
- Ø = 12 mm. / Width = 17mm. / Height = 7mm.
- Hollow Braided: 12 stands
- Weight: 45 gram per meter
- Density 0.91 g/cm³
- Fiber type: Polypropylene Multifilament
- Washmachine temp. 30º
- Made in EU
Item #: | MT010851 |
Price per: | meter |
Minimum breaking strength (kg): | 1610 |
Weight: | 47.7 gram |
Rope Diameter: | 12 mm |
Colour: | Multi |
PPM Type: | Flat Ø 12mm |
Pattern Type: | Spiral |
Rope Material: | Polypropylene (PP) |
Number of Strands: | 12 |
Rope Construction: | Flat/Coreless |
Max Continuous Length (m): | 100 |
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Disability and Your Finances
The Social Security Disability Insurance program paid out over $150 billion in benefits in 2023. And with new applicants each year, the system is expected to exhaust its reserves at the end of 2035 if changes aren't made.1,2
Rather than depending on a government program to protect their income in the event of a disability, many individuals prefer to protect themselves with personal disability insurance.3
Disability insurance provides protection by replacing a portion of your income, usually up to 60 percent, if you become disabled as a result of an injury or illness. This type of insurance may have considerable benefits since a disability can be a two-fold financial problem. Those who become disabled often find they are unable to work and are also saddled with unexpected medical expenses.4
What About Workers Comp?
Many people think of workers compensation as a disability safety net. But workers compensation pays benefits only to individuals who become disabled while at work. If your disability is the result of a car accident or other off-the-job activity, you may not qualify for workers compensation.
Even with workers compensation, each state makes its own rules about payment and benefits, so coverage may vary considerably. You might consider finding out what your state offers and plan to supplement coverage on your own, if necessary, especially if you have a high-risk profession. Likewise, if you have an active lifestyle that puts you at a higher risk of disability, considering an extra layer of protection may be a sound financial decision.
If you become disabled, personal disability insurance can be structured to pay a benefit weekly or monthly. And benefits may not be taxable if you have paid the premiums in full with after-tax dollars.4,5
When you purchase a policy, you may be able to tailor coverage to suit your needs. For example, you might be able to adjust benefits or elimination periods. You might opt for comprehensive protection or decide to define coverage more specifically. Some policies also offer partial disability coverage, cost-of-living adjustments, residual benefits, survivor benefits, and pension supplements. Since coverage is designed to replace income, many people choose to purchase protection only during their working years.
Even as changes are made to federal disability programs, they typically provide only modest supplemental income, and qualifying can be difficult. If you don't want to rely solely on Uncle Sam in the event of an unforeseen accident or illness, disability insurance may be a sound way to protect your income and savings.
Out of Commission
According to the most recent data available, 22.5 percent of working-age disabled Americans are employed.
Source: BLS.gov, 2024
1. SSA.gov, 2024
2. SSA.gov, 2024
3. Disability insurance is issued by participating insurance companies. Not all policy types and product features are available in all states. Any obligations are dependent on the ability of the issuing insurance company to continue making claim payments.
4. Investopedia.com, April 26, 2023
5. The information in this material is not intended as tax or legal advice. It may not be used for the purpose of avoiding any federal tax penalties. Federal and state laws and regulations are subject to change, which would have an impact on after-tax investment returns. Please consult a professional with legal or tax experience for specific information regarding your individual situation.
The content is developed from sources believed to be providing accurate information. The information in this material is not intended as tax or legal advice. It may not be used for the purpose of avoiding any federal tax penalties. Please consult legal or tax professionals for specific information regarding your individual situation. This material was developed and produced by FMG Suite to provide information on a topic that may be of interest. FMG Suite is not affiliated with the named broker-dealer, state- or SEC-registered investment advisory firm. The opinions expressed and material provided are for general information, and should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. Copyright FMG Suite.


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