Thursday, January 29, 2015

How to Seal a new Granite counter Top

Fig.2 Applied first coat
By Gary Boutin
 
Supplies and Tools: 
Air dryer  
Clean polishing rags 
Sponge
Tilelab Surface Guard Penetrating Sealer (1 U.S. Gal)
                     

We just moved into our new home and the new kitchen had brand new granite slabs for the new counter tops in the kitchen. A mild polishing agent was used before the stone arrived at my home. The additional sealer should keep it sealed for up to six months. The sealer will aid against food for example red beets. Since it sealed when the beets are cooked the liquid seems to get on everything, but I do not worry if it 's on the counter top because we purchased good quality sealer.

This shows the five steps to seal granite slabs, this job should be done every six months. 

Step 1: Remove everything on the counter tops. Fig.1 shows the Tilelab Surface Guard Penetrating Sealer used to seal these counter tops.
Fig.1 Tilelab Sealer

Step 2: Above right Fig.2 shows a clean rag on the granite counter top. Using a clean rag will aid in applying the granite sealer and removing any foggy mess from the sealer. 
Step 3: Fig.3 shows the dining room side notice the cabinet lamp that was installed.
Fig.3 Applying first coat
Step 4: Fig.4 shows the sealer going on for the first time.
Fig.4 Second Coat
Fig.5 Another coat by the sink
Step 5: Fig.4 shows air dryer to dry the sealer faster. But I prefer to read the instruction and follow them.
Fig.6 Hair Dryer



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G.E. Gas Stovetop Range Model # JGP330SEK2SS has Orange Tips

Fig.1 Stove top parts
By Gary Boutin 
 
Supplies and Tools: 
Asm burner cap (PS954202)
Burner head - medium (PS1020327) 
Burner igniter switch assembly (WB18T10339)
Dishwasher
Double burner grate (PS955123)
Double burner grate foot (PS955123)
Electrode top burner spark (PS952858)
Gas knob (PS952206) 
Gas knob seal control (PS952314) 
Grate foot (PS2353327)
Harness wire burner (PS1993848)
Spark module (PS952864)
Spark module screw (PS952864)
Vinyl brush 

I had been cooking for years on my General Electric stove top range. Then I started to notice that the tip of the gas flame were orange.

This post shows the four steps taken to correct the orange flame on the General Electric stove top range.  

Step 1: Fig.1 shows the General Electric Stove Top Range parts being removed for cleaning. This cleaning was done because the gas flame had yellow tip gas flames. Fig.2 shows stove top range has orange gas tips. If your stove has orange tipped flames click here

Fig.2 Top View
Step 2: It's important to know your appliance parts before an appliance technician comes to your home. Below are the parts from the top of the stove top range that can be washed in a dishwasher or hand cleaned. Within parenthesis below are the PartSelect number for example: PS= PartSelect + number (PS955123).  

  • Fig.3 shows a double grate burner (PS955123). When cleaned make sure all the rubber feet are still on the grate. Dishwasher safe.
Fig.3 Grey double grate
  • Fig.4 shows next inspect both the double burner grate foot (PS955123) to make sure that each grate foot is on the grate. A missing grate foot could explain uneven cooking. The range tips are rubber. There should be 4 tips per grate and two grate per stove top for a total of 8 rubber tips. Dishwasher safe.
Fig.4 Double Burner Grate Foot
  • Fig.5 shows the round gray flat piece of solid metal is the first part of the assembly and is called a ASM Burner Cap (9500) its job is to deflect the flames into a nice round circle. Dishwasher safe.
  • Fig.5 Burner cap
  • Burner Head - Medium (PS1020327) and inspect it to see if any metal fatigue, or cracks have formed on the burner head. Dishwasher safe. Fig.6 and Fig.7 shows there are two sizes of burner heads on this model. The large Burner - Large - 12000 BTU (PS1019441). Repeat step 4 to make sure it is safe. This part places the gas in a circle and give the gas tips an even flame. Dishwasher safe.
Fig.6 Large Burner Top
 
Fig.7 Large Burner bottom
  • Fig.8 shows the Gas Knob from the D-shaped shaft metal shaft. Check each knob individually (PS952206). The knob (white or black) are usually on the right side of the stove rage. The knobs allow the gas to be increased from 1 to 10. The knobs job is turn of the gas igniter to flame up the gas for cooking. The gas knob clip - Black (PS952314) (located underneath stainless maintop). is a seal control. Dishwasher safe.
Fig.8 Large Knob
  • Fig.9 shows all the parts in dishwasher with your regular dishwasher soap, we use tablets. Run it through a normal wash cycle and let them dry in the dishwasher before installing them on the stove.

Fig.9 Grates Cleaned
 (PS955123)
Step 3: These parts are part of the stove top but can not be cleaned in the dishwasher.
  • The black seal (PS952314) is on the stove stop beneath the black knob.  
  • This part can not be cleaned into the dishwasher. 
  • The seal will get damaged. 
  • Fig.10 shows the black seal has been removed for cleaning.
    Fig.10 Black seal cleaning
    (PS952314)
  • Fig.11 shows the seal was returned afterward to its spot on the stove top range.
Fig.11 Seal returned
    The Spark Module (PS952864) can not be seen because it below the stainless steel stove top. The Top Burner Spark Electrode (PS952858) create a spark to the bottom of the burner cap. If the gas igniter did not glows the gas will not light. The igniter can be cleaned around the top of the stove only. Its the white dot on the right side. After cleaning try the igniter if it still does not start let the igniter dry with a hair blower to remove any moisture within it. The white piece is the Surface Burner Igniter Switch Assembly Harness (PS1993848) replacement part (WB18T10339) is for cook tops is located underneath the stainless steel range top.  
  •  Fig.12 there are three stainless screws per burner. These also should not be cleaned in the dishwasher they are to small and will bet lost. 6-32 CA OVT-15 5/8 (PS1480660).
Fig.12 Igniter stainless screw
  • The Harness Wire Burner (PS1993848) also located underneath stainless maintop.
  • The Burner tube (WB28T10131), located underneath stainless maintop.
  • The Range wire harness (WB18T10407), is located underneath stainless maintop and connects electrical components to circuits in the range.
  • The Gas valve (WB19T10053) is located underneath stainless maintop.
  • There are two sizes of Ckt Valve bracket Large (WB02K10079) is located underneath each burner and its under the stainless maintop.
  • The Maintop Stainless Steel Gas Stove Top Range (PS1017305)
  • Please click here for more diagrams from PartSelect.
    Fig.13 Blue tipped flames
    Fig.14 Blue tipped flames
  • After all the pieces that could be washed inside the dishwasher. All the parts were scrubbed using a vinyl brush to remove the soot under each piece. Below the burner is being scrubbed of grease. Fig.13 and fig.14 shows that my General Electric Gas Stove Top Range Model # JGP330SEK2SS has BLUE tipped flames. Job finished.
  Step 4: This section deals with online books and technical manual or interesting web sites

  1. GE Counter Unit Gas Manual JGP330.
  2. Orange flame on LP gas stove. Excellent video explaining what how he solved the orange flames in his LP gas stove.
  3. Why are the flames on my range yellow? By Chris Inch
  4. How range works: Good information on how it works.
  5. Appliance 411 Information: Frequently Asked Questions. Good explanation of what and how a gas flame should look like.
  6. Gas stove - Orange flame?
  7. Orange flames on gas stove top?


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How to Make Molecules for High School Chemistry

By Gary Boutin
Fig.1 Cutting up molecules
 
Supplies and Tools: 
Bamboo chopsticks
Candy floss paper sticks
Chocolate foil marble
Play dough
Pretzels (for bonds)
Fondant with toothpicks
Jelly beans (soft ones) with toothpicks
Marshmallow
Radial saw
Styrofoam molecules with small balls
Wood apple sticks (strongest)
Wood skewers
Wood toothpicks

During school many parents are always trying to make their own molecules for High School Chemistry. This is because the molecular set are very expensive.

This post shows the thirteen steps of other ways to create molecules sets for your children than purchasing plastic balls with plastic bonds.

Step 1: The Prentice Hall Molecular Model Set For Organic Chemistry is used by chemistry students in High school and college course work. 
Step 2: Fig.1 above and fig.2 below shows the area of the Radial saw that were several cuts were done on a homemade STYROFOAM™ molecules.
Fig.2 Molecules
Step 3: You could use Play-Dough with wooden toothpicks.
Step 4: You could use marshmallow and toothpicks for the bonds. The best part is you can eat them when finished.
Step 5 You could use sugar fondant with toothpicks and that also could be eaten after the making molecules.
Step 6: You could use jelly beans (soft ones) with toothpicks.
Step 7: You could go to a hobby store and purchase STYROFOAM™ balls and use wood toothpicks.
Step 8: You could go to a candy store and purchase Chocolate Foil Marble with toothpicks. Many choices of color for the chocolate and this way your finger will not get sticky. Delicious later.
Step 9: Molecular Bond choices: You could be Shultz Pretzel Sticks but the hole in the molecule would have to be larger. The one con is that these break easily but they are delicious for serious snacks.
Step 10: Some candy stores offer candy floss paper sticks of various sizes, this could be used for a molecule bond. Its strong and would be sanitary around food.
Step 11: Lollipop sticks or wood skewers could also make a strong bond for molecule building.
Step 12: For large molecules you could use wood apple sticks that could bear the weight of the molecule.
Step 13: Another example to use is bamboo chopsticks for molecular bonds.


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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

How to Paint Dividing Hallway, Laundry Room and Bedrooom Door Jambs

Fig.1 Tools
By Gary Boutin
 

Supplies and Tools: 
Blue gloves
Blue painter's tape
Clear plastic film
Cutting brush 
Film clear 3 millimeter
FrogTape® Green Painter's tape
Paint interior flat 
Paint can opener
Paint roller cover
Paint frame
Paint stir stick (Free)
Painter's tarps

Mrs. Jujube wanted her hallways between her two bedrooms painted. She was having company and wanted all the discolored paint to be freshen up.

This post shows the twelve steps to paint an interior hallway between two bedrooms, laundry unit and a bathroom.

Step 1: Fig.1 shows the tools used for this job. Roller cover and paint frame, cutting brush, paint can opener, blue gloves, paint tray liner, paint stir stick and paint tarp.
Step 2: Fig.2 and Fig.3 shows the application of Blue painter's tape along the edges of the door jamb.
Fig.2 Door edge taped
Fig.3 Door edges taped
Step 3: Fig.4 and fig.5 shows all the doors have clear film over each door and the painter's tarp has been applied to the floor.
Fig.4 bedrooms #1 + #2

Fig.5 Bedroom #2
Step 4: Fig.6 shows laundry doors and the bathroom door had clear film placed over the door.
Fig.6 Laundry + Bathroom
Step 5: Fig.7, through fig.9 shows unit plug was taped.
Fig.7 Duplex taped
Fig.8 Thermostat taped
Fig.9 Fire alarm taped
Step 6: Fig.10, through fig.12 shows the application of FrogTape® tape to the ceiling edges.
Fig.10 Hallway bedroom ceiling #1
Fig.11 Hallway bedroom ceilings #2
Fig.12 Bathroom/laundry ceiling

Step 7: Fig.13, through fig.15 shows the pictures hooks painted around, and wall door plaques were also painted.
Fig.13 Nail painted
Fig.14 picture hook painted
Fig.15 door knob plate painted
Step 8: Fig.16, and fig.17 shows that cutting took place before the walls were rolled.

Fig.16 Interior flat paint
Fig.17 Step ladder for cutting
Step 9: Fig.18, and fig.19 shows the hallway walls were rolled with two coats of paint.
Fig.18 Rolling bedroom  #1
Fig.19 Rolling with paint stick
Step 10: Fig.20, through fig.22 shows that the painter's tape is being removed from the baseboards and the ceiling areas.
Fig.20 Removing Blue tape
Fig.21 FrogTape® removed
Fig.22
FrogTape® removed
Step 11: Fig.23 shows the pictures are placed back on the wall. 
Fig.23 #2 Bedroom walls painted



Step 12: Fig.24 shows the laundry side of the wall now repainted and ready for use.
Fig.24 Laundry + bathroom painted


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