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How does a hot water heater thermostat work?

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An electric water heater thermostat tells the heating elements when to heat up. Most electric hot water tanks have two elements and two thermostats. The upper thermostat acts as a coordinator between the two elements. When the water in the top part to the tank is hot enough, it lets the lower thermostat go into action.Click to see full answer. Thereof, how do electric hot water heater thermostats work?Depending on the gallon size of the tank, an electric water heater consists of one or two thermostats which regulate the temperature of the water. Read More...

Is Carolina jasmine toxic to cats?

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Carolina Jasmine Toxicity in Pets All parts of the plant can contain toxic alkaloids. Eating just one flower has reportedly been lethal to children or pets. The plant can also cause skin allergies in some people and it is possible that the plant toxins can be absorbed through the skin, especially if there are cuts.Click to see full answer. Also, is jasmine plant toxic to pets?All parts toxic, especially to dogs, horses, humans. Read More...

15 unusual things in D.C. that tourists should seek out

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Intrigue in Washington is usually the stuff unearthed by special prosecutors or investigative reporters. But we’re more interested in another kind of intrigue — the kind found within objects and places hidden in plain sight. Not at the Smithsonian — that would be too obvious. These are the kind of curiosities that reveal themselves to you on a stroll through a park, or in a dark basement restaurant, or on the corner of a neighborhood street. Read More...