Solid Waste Management - home improvement, home plumbing

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I very rarely spend hard earned money on "how-to" books since they very rarely offer the kind of insight a do-it-yourselfer is looking for. This book is the best exception to that rule that I have found. The book covers all facets of plumbing.Included in the book are high level overviews, extensive discussions of plumbing materials, and step by step instructions for planning, installing, and repairing plumming systems. Whether you are a current home owner looking for assistance in home plumbing repairs, or designing the plumbing system for new construction, this book contains everything you need to get the job done.In addition to the thoroughness of the information contained in the book, there are outstanding graphics and photographs depicting topic at hand. This book would be a bargain at five times the cost. Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Plumbing: Expanded 4th Edition - Modern Materials and Current Codes - All New Guide to Working with Gas Pipe (Black & Decker Complete Guide)

I've been disappointed many times at the lack of depth given by many "do-it-yourself" books. This isn't one of them! The photos are clear, the language concise. Each procedure is given clearly in a step-by-step manner that anyone can follow. After reading this book I may even tackle copper pipe and soldering, something which I've never been quite brave enough to do before. I had questions answered that I've been searching for, quite literally, years. How-to manuals just don't get any better.

I'm the kind of homeowner who isn't afraid of attempting various repairs- with the proper guidance and directions (I do have some background in electronics repair, but that's a distant relative to home repairs, IMO.) This book provides both for me through excellent organization, clear instructions highlighted by excellent overall and step-by-step photos (for instance, photos of three alternative "naked" shower plumbing setups as typically installed in American homes, sans drywall and covering, as well as step-by-step photos of how to perform component maintenance or replacement). Included are lists of the tools needed to do the job (ever had to stop mid-job because you didn't have the exact tool to continue?), a well-written index and even handy conversion (metric - Imperial) tables, as well as what in my opinion is the only useless bit of this book, a sketchy resource list of professional associations. I think this book still merits five stars; it is good for scoping and planning, and then to follow as you are doing. Finally- a well-illustrated and clearly written book for the rest of us, not assuming we know it all nor talking down to us! Kudos- and thanks!- to Black and Decker.

This book, is without a doubt, the best book on plumbing that I've seen, and I looked through a lot of them before choosing this one. Just like the title says, it's a complete guide, with excellent photos and numeric tables to help meet code. If you're going to do your own plumbing, I'd recommend this one.

This book is chock full of photos; so much that it detracts from providing information. I was trying to use it to replace a leaking shower faucet, but couldn't find any useful info about my setup. All there was were pictures of valves that weren't mine. I would like to see more troubleshooting chapters, and more possible fitting/material variations outlined. For instance I would like to know how to go from plastic to copper to galvanized etc.



Still if you doing a new install and have access to the exact material they use then it is good for that.

I had always lived in apartments until I purchased my first home last fall. Shortly after I moved into the house, terrible leaks began to develop in the upstairs shower. The diverter no longer worked in the downstairs shower, and no pressure was getting through the shower head. I felt responsible for making the repairs and I didn't know where to start. I sure didn't want to disappoint my wife. I looked through all the plumbing books I could find. Like other reviewers have said, the graphics in this book by far surpass the graphics in any other manual. It is obvious that Black & Decker went to great lengths and expense to create the many excellent cut-away photographs. For my problems with the showers, the photographs showed me what I needed to do in one glance. I quickly knew what parts I needed to get. I needed a new spout dowstairs with a built in diverter. All I needed for the upstairs shower was a couple of o-rings. I also needed to purchase a pipe wrench to loosen the spout. I was able to complete the repairs in about an hour.I am not really sure I would have had the patience to read through a less intuitive book. With the help of this book, I have the confidence to face future plumbing problems.

Though I feel this book was written for the newbie and the weekend warrior do-it-yourselfer, I think it can easily make anyone a better plumber. It's chock-full of tips, tests, and troubleshooting (I bought the book for its detailed explaination on troubleshooting a badly designed trap -- saved me a $200 plumber bill!)



The best part of the book is that it doesn't just tell you how to do it, but explains how the appliances work to give you a better idea on the why-and-how it works.



Covers:

Water heaters

Dishwashers

Floor drains

Jet tubs (Jacuzzis)

Septic systems

Frost-proof faucet (sillcock)

Showers (even installing an enclosure)

Cutting and soldering copper (which makes the $25 price of the book WELL worth it.)

Faucets (with great expanded or "exploded" views of all the inner pieces.

Tools, types of pipe and fittings (why, when and where to use them - which is priceless to someone that is new to this.)

and much much more.



You'll be amazed at how easy it is to fix 90% of your household plumbing problems! I highly recommend this book. - Home Plumbing - Beginners Guide - Do It Yourself - Home Improvement'

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Eatsmart Nutrition Scales - accurate, digital

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The scale before my purchase of this product was a heavy, bulky glass scale. Sure it looked nice, but due to small bathroom space, I couldn't leave it in one spot and still be able to shut the door. The old scale had rounded edges throughout, so I couldn't even sit it up on end to get it out of the way without risk of it toppling over. When the old one started giving me 4 different readings with each tap of the scale within one minute, I knew it was time for a change.



After looking at several diferent scales, I opted for the EatSmart Precision Premium Digital scale. There is another EatSmart scale on the market which got favorable reviews, but this one was newer and happened to be on sale and therefore cheaper. I felt a little pang of resistance because there was only 1 review at the time of my purchase, and (if you are reading this know you know what I mean) I rely on reviews in making purchases over the internet.



My purchase arrived within a week of order (I did not use expedited shipping). I took it out of the package and the thing that struck me first was how lightweight it was. I installed the four included batteries and away I went weighing everything in sight to see if I could get consistent readings. First up was my four year old daughter. She stepped on, stepped off, and stepped on again. Same weight! Next was my husband, who reluctantly performed the same task. Same weight both times!!



Next it was my turn. I, of course, was not about to weigh-in "group style." So I ran the scale up to my bathroom. I stepped on, stepped off, and stepped on again. Uh-oh. Different weight. BUT, I stepped on again and got the same weight I got the second time around. I did that three or four more times and got the same weight again and again. Afterwards, I went downstairs and read the owner's manual for the scale.



THIS IS IMPORTANT: IF YOU MOVE THE SCALE (AND I MEAN EVEN AN INCH OR SO), YOU NEED TO TAP IT ON AND LET IT TURN ITSELF OFF. THIS PROCESS IS WHAT MAKES THE SCALE ACCURATE. IF YOU MOVE IT AND IMMEDIATELY WEIGH YOURSELF, YOU WILL GET A DIFFERENT WEIGHT BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND READINGS.



The LCD screen is bright and super-easy to read. Readings appear to be accurate . . . I correlated them with an archaic dial scale I have where you can roll the dial to zero the scale. One of the surprising finds for me about this scale is that it is so slim in height that my doors can breeze right over the top without coming in contact with it. That means in my ultra-cramped quarters I don't have to constantly reposition it. Awesome!!



I highly recommend this product. Go ahead . . . buy it. You know you want to : ) EatSmart Precision Premium Digital Bathroom Scale with 3.5" LCD and "Step-On" Technology

Everything is right about this scale except the following:



1) The product description should make it clear that this scale cannot be used on carpet and should be mentioned in the bulletpoint list.



The scale has strain-gauge sensors in each of its four feet, thus if they are on an uneven surface the scale will output multiple changing weights. i.e. it becomes an unstable system. This is even true for very low pile carpet of apartments, almost entirely flat though enough give to render the scale useless without a solid base. So, I cut a piece of Masonite approximately 11" square and put it underneath and it works well-enough to stabilize the scale. A 12" square would work better.



The product description should clearly indicate the need for hard floors while also providing instructions on using the scale on low-pile carpeted surfaces via an additional base which could either be sold with the scale or made at home. It is then mainly an issue of knowing in advance that hard flooring is needed, and those using the scale on low-pile carpeting will need an additional base. Providing customers with this information resolves the issue prior to purchase.



2) A previous anomaly has since been effectively addressed by the company. The company president called to discuss the issue. Not only did they acknowledge it existed, they already had a fix on the way and shipped out a replacement unit.



Because of this admirable customer service I have changed my earlier review from 4 stars to 5 stars - this scale and the company that stands behind their products deserves it.



It is both an excellent scale and value. It is also aesthetically pleasing. My first and remaining impression: I love it. And I enjoy interacting with it everyday.

I have had three other bathroom scales before. All of them measured with an error up to 1 lb per weighting. I had to hit them and step at least three times and average the result to get accurate reading. Makes you want to hit them harder every time.



But this scale is a blessing.



Here are my pros:

- Fine precision, measures right every time

- Big back-lit screen

- No need to hit it, just step on it

- Has a switch for pounds and kilograms - this was very important for me and it was not written clearly on the product description

- Looks nice, feels stable and well built

- Price. Normally you would suspect to pay a premium for the best product. But here you receive it for the normal price of other similar not so good products



Cons:

- My 2 year old likes it very much and weighs herself a lot for fun. Not a con actually :)



Conclusion:

If you need a bathroom scale, look no further, BUY THIS ONE! - Digital - Accurate - Weighing Scale - Affordable'

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I was skeptical about this seller at first because of the reviews it had. Wasn't sure if this was an authorized seller or a fake. I contacted the seller and within a day received a reply stating they were an authorized seller and I had nothing to worry about.



They insured me the product would work. After I received this Gevey Sim I followed the instructions and it worked on the first try! Excellent product and so excited to have an unlocked iPhone 4 (04.10.01 firmware) on T-Mobile!



I also bought a sim card cutter to avoid having to wait to activate my old micro sim card (take 24 hours to reactivate an old sim card). Newest Model Gevey Pro Unlock Iphone 4 All Baseband 4.3.2 Pro Verison(ASK SELLER PRO VERSION)

I just got off the phone with Applenberry spoke with Tom and he stated that they only have 2 people on amazon that are authorized seller and confirm that it is onestopshops and madeinchina1478, and told me only to buy from those 2 seller and the rest are fake from other seller.'

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Kindle Accessory - screen protector, kindle 2 screen protector

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Don't waste your time or money. First of all, they are quite difficult to apply, much more so than the Palm sets which I've applied before. Secondly, you get one (1) in the package! That's right, for $12.95 you get only one! Truly a rip off from my point of view.



I never could get this one completely free of bubbles; close, but not anything one would be proud of. When I did finally get it to where it was 'usuable', I turned on my Kindle and discovered that the anti-glare sheet actually detracted from the quality of the print on the screen, both in natural and artificial light. Now, by the time I got to that point, both the anti-glare sheet and I were wearied. I removed it and discarded the sheet along with my $12.95.



The Kindle screens are not interactive so you really don't need this product anyway as you would with a Palm.



Save your money! BoxWave Kindle (1st Generation) ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector (Single Pack)

As a Kindle owner for the past 10 months, I would say this this product is not necessary. Kindle does not have an interactive screen, so you don't need to be touching or writing on it. I can also testify that the screen itself is very tough, as the arm that held up the middle of the awning on our travel trailer fell directly onto it from a height of at least 6 feet last May. The screen was not damaged, although there is a small mark at the point of impact underneath. It affects the display for about a single letter (the ink techonlogy), but the screen itself was not damaged. This baby is tough.

I purchased a Clear Touch screen protector for my Kindle, even though it was more expensive than competitors. I went by the fact that it was sold by Amazon. The only good news is that it is cut to fit the Kindle. The bad news is that it is extremely hard to install. When I finally got it lined up reasonably well, I could not get all the bubbles out, particularly along some of the edges. I finally gave up and took the screen protector off, tried putting back on again, and the same trouble. I tried three times with a lot of effort but no success. This is the first really disappointing product I have gotten from Amazon.

I received a Kindle2 as a gift from my husband because I am an avid reader. Since my husband wanted to protect my Kindle2 screen from my heavy use (fingerprints, scratches, and the occasional dog drool), he ordered the Kindle ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector for me to install. Because of a back-order, snail mail, and my laziness, I ended up using my Kindle2 for about 3 weeks before applying the screen protector.



I installed per instructions, but had trouble placing the protector on straight without bubbles. It took me several tries to square things up and "squeegee" out the bubbles. The next morining after using my Kindle for several hours, irritating "white noise" crackled intermittently out of my speakers. Later that afternoon, the Kindle started acting screwy. Finally that night, I couldn't open a book. While on the phone with Kindle Customer Service, my Kindle gave up the ghost and died.



Later that week while throwing away the screen protector packaging, I came across a NOTICE from the manufacturer on a sepearate piece of paper, not on the instructions. The Notice states that the maker of the screen protector is NOT responsible for any damage due to the use of water on the screen while installing the protector - that water and electrical devices don't mix.



If I had read the strongly worded Notice before installing the product, I probably wouldn't have put the screen protector on my Kindle2. I know that I can't prove the use of a small amount of soapy water killed my Kindle. But my Kindle was working fine for about 3 weeks; I put on the protector, and 24 hours later, my Kindle2 died.



Pleas note, the protector made my screen more prone to glare and hard to read due to a "wavy" surface. Also, I've had my new Kindle2 for about 2 months and have found that the screen can withstand heavy use, even sticky fingers and the occasional dog drool.



At best, you don't need it - at worst, it could kill your Kindle2.

I think Amazon should include this product or one similar with the Kindle. I was nervous about the screen getting scratched and finally got smart and looked for a screen protector. It did take a few tries to get the bubbles to the edge of the screen, but I'm really pleased with it and pleased with how it cuts down on the glare. It is easily removed if you need to clean it or want to work bubbles out.

I really do recommend this product to Kindle owners.

I have gotten boxwave screen protectors before and have been generally satisfied with them. I have gotten pretty good at applying these suckers perfectly, but for some reason, I could not get this one installed perfectly. The corners are not rounded, so it is difficult to get them into the rounded corners of the kindle 2 since the screen protector is a tiny bit bigger than the screen at these corners. You almost have to put the corners in first, at which point you can't get the bubbles out anymore.



The best screen protectors include the liquid that you spray on it, that helps smooth out bubbles, which boxwave does not include. I used some that I had left over from some other screen protectors, and still couldn't get this on perfect. Stay away from this. It's not really necessary anyway as other reviewers have mentioned. - Screen Protector - Screen Protectors - Kindle - Kindle 2 Screen Protector'

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Earphones - earphones, earhook

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I bought these because I like the over the ear hook design and the price is very reasonable. They sound good but can get a little uncomfortable. The speaker part that you put in your ear doesn't have any padding and the hard plastic gets a little irritating. They do stay put if you take a moment to put them on as indicated on the packaging; speaker in ear first and then wrap the hook around. If you try to put it on any other way it falls off if you move around. Philips Flexible Earhook Headphones SHS3200/28 (Black) (Replaces SHS3200/37)

I owned a pair of these for about 4 yrs and used them on a daily basis; really put them through the ringer and finally they started to break. I am now buying my second pair. They fit well, and because I had the black colored ones they were invisible with my brown hair - which is helpful when trying to ignore people who are talking to you and you don't really care about what they are saying. The sound quality was good. Even when I was working out and sweating they felt like they were not even there.

I HATE these things. I am sitting here listening to them at work and every time i move my feet, or roll my chair, i get static shock in my ears and it HURTS!!! The stupid metal screens on the earbuds shock me every time i scuff my feet on the ground, or slide in my chair, etc. That is rediculous. I have had these for almost 2 months, and it has done this every time i've worn them (which is almost daily). Despite the fact that I hate them so bad, I try to sit still with them in and they are ok, but nothing special thats for sure. I really need to just get new ones, these are a joke.

I bought these headphones out of desperation while in Denmark when my previous Sonys failed. (I will preface this by saying I paid a lot more than the $6.99 listed here, so my expectations were somewhat higher.)



They were secure around my ears, but the actual speakers fit poorly into my ears, so there wasn't much seal. When using them on a noisy rowing machine, I had to crank the volume up to about 80% on my iPod to keep the song audible. That said, for city bicycling, where it was definitely not good to be blocking out all other sounds, they were quite practical.



The cord was an ongoing nuisance. Every pair of headphones I've had has had some tangling, of course, but this has a very thing cord that seems to kink quite easily. Even after untangling, it gives the feeling that it almost wants to spring back to its tangled mess.



Ultimately, though, the main reason for the 1-star is that after about seven weeks, the things failed. The plug no longer fits in securely, so I need to massage it to be just right in the 3.5mm socket to keep my music from sounding like a distant echo. Spend a bit more on Amazon and get something better.

On the upside, these headphones are cheap, fit the ears well and stay put, and don't have any foam or fabric to get gross if you use them for working out. The sound is OK, not setting the world on fire but acceptable for the price.



The main problem is the cord. It is constantly getting kinked and tangled. I think it may have to do with the type of wire used. I have probably 6 pairs of headphones and this is the only pair that does this so I am sure it is not a usage problem.



Because of this cord issue, I would recommend against purchasing these headphones.

I've been using these headphones while working out and running for the past 3 years. They wear out after about 6-9 months depending on how much use they get and how much sweat and abuse they have to endure. They only come in one size and that one size happens to fit my ears perfectly. They are clearly marked L and R and they clip on easily and securely. Apparently the one size didn't work out well for my wife who couldn't get one of them to stay on her ear. Her ears have a different shape than mine and for whatever reason the plastic earhook wasn't flexible enough to work for her.



I have no complaints about the sound quality, but if you're in a gym or running on a street you shouldn't be worried about achieving optimum sound quality - save that for the Bose comfort headphones. My only complaint is that after a little while the cord tends to get all twisted/tangled and annoying to deal with. I always tuck it under my shirt and through my sleeve to my armband IPod case, but the part of the cord that sticks out from neck can be annoying.



Overall if you're looking for something functional and secure for running and working out you can't do better than these headphones for less than $10.

I have trouble keeping traditional ear buds comfortably in my ears and noise-isolating ear buds make me feel like an ear infection is coming on due to sealing the ear canal. I had some good luck with a pair of my wife's Sony ear hook ear buds and thought I would give Philips a chance. As expected the audio quality from these ear buds is quite good, as is typical of Philips products, much better than the equivalently priced Sony model. The fitment, however, is imperfect. The buds are arranged the way traditional ear buds are, to the ear hook holds them loosely outside the ear rather than any significant portion of the speaker bud fitting in the ear. This causes them to feel loose and require some fiddling. This looseness can also be a problem if you wear glasses. Despite the problems, however, they are still a worthy product (for me, at least) as they're a good compromise point: better sound at the cost of only some discomfort. - Earphones - Running Headphones - Earhook - Sport Headphones'

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Video Production - dvd holders, portable dvd player car case

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I just received this case and I am happy with the quality and it is as I expected it to be in that regard. I went with this one becasue you don't have to have it open like a tray table on the back of the seat, you can flip the top up and over and it lays flat against the seat, the other cases don't seem to do this.

My hope was that when I got it I could easily strap it to just one seat as opposed to between the two seats as the product is intended. I didn't want to have the dvd player in between the seats because I still need to reach the children durning long rides and this I feel would impede my ability to do that, besides I feel it is more comfortable to look at the dvd player right in front of you anyway. You can easily attach it to just the one seat although the velcro flap you need to need to wrap around the top anchor strap is a little bit of a pain to get in if you mount it in this fashion. I plan to get another case just for transporting the dvd players and I intend to keep these cases in the car all the time as it will be to much of a hassle to take the cases in and out of the car each time and far easier to remove the player and put it in another seperate case especially since I have two, one for each child. The main thing I like is the ability to fold the dvd player flat in the case so it will stay flush against the back of the seat and hopefully not get kicked as easily by the children when they are watching. So, so far so good hopefully it will work out well in the long run. But for those of you who like the look of this case and but didn't want a between the seats mounting, it can be mounted on the back of one seat easliy. Case Logic PDVK-10 7 to 10-Inch In-Car Portable DVD Player Case (Black)

I bought this for my mini van to use it with my Sony 8 inch DVD player. It fits the player nicely.There are two earphone jacks on the bottom for easy access. Great for storing your car charger and discs and there is enough room for even the ear phones.

Here is how it works: Basically you suspend a strap between the two head rests and attach the case with a velcro that loops over the strap. Simple and a little bit primitive. I have a Windstar with headrests that are just an extention of the seat and don't rest on a metal bar. It probably works better if you have the adjustable headrests in your car.

The good news is that you can just remove the case from the strap and leave the strap when you want to take it out of the car.

The player is attached to the case with one skimpy little strap as well. So far it has been holding out but I wish it looked a little bit more sturdy.

I purchased this case to go with our Sony DVP-FX930/W 9-Inch Portable DVD Player, both from this site. I am pretty happy with is so far. It fits nicely on the back of my seat, but I have a 2007 Corolla and when we tried to put it in the middle of the two seats, it was way too close to my son. He could have kicked it or played with it in that location (we place his carseat in the middle so that he can see out). So, we settled for placing it on the back of the passenger seat, and that worked out well. My only real complaint is that it was hard to open the dvd player to change the DVD without the compartment door, catching on the case. It wasn't a big deal, because I would just hold back the sides of the case when I went to change a DVD, but I still wanted to mention it. Overall, this was a good purchase and I would recommend it.

I recently purchased a Sony DVP-FX820 8 inch portable DVD Player and needed case for my van. The case works great just as advertised. It holds all of the cords and a couple of movies. I would buy it again.

Bought this for watching a Sony DVP-FX930/R 9-Inch Portable DVD Player, Red in the second row of our Honda Pilot.



The player fit nicely inside, though previous reviewers are correct - the design of the "security" strap probably doesn't work as well with this particular player as it does with others, since the strap does slip down in the crack between the swivel screen and the player body. But we found it was sufficiently stable if we 'snugged' the strap up as high as possible within the lower slots in the bag, and made sure it was tight.



Our kids never complained about it swaying back and forth, because we tightened the floor-mount straps and the suspension strap upon every install.



And the Grab 'n Go feature is a bit misleading. Sure, you just have to open the velcro strap at the top, disconnect the two floor straps, disconnect the headphones and DC adaptor cable, close the velcro strap, zip up the bag, and THEN go... And the hooks on the floor straps are unusually hard to open, so that slows things down, too.



One more thing: There's a decent amount of storage space in the bag, but don't plan on carrying more than 2 or 3 full-size DVD snapcases. We opted for a 'disc-only' wallet that housed 24 individual DVD's - and fit nicely into the bag, STILL with room for the cables and remote control.



So, did it work? Yes. Was it secure? Yes. Was it as easy as advertised? Not exactly... but I'd buy it again. - Portable Dvd Case - Dvd Holders - Portable Dvd Player Car Case - Dvd Player Carrying Case'

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Assembly isn't too bad overall, and did not take very long to complete, but the instruction booklet could be written better. As with most instruction manuals, you'll need to apply some common sense and use the illustrations as a reference, but all the information is there. They do include all of the tools you'll need to put it together (10mm, 11mm, and 13mm wrenches plus one allen wrench), but I found that my own ratcheting wrenches made it easier.



BALANCE & ADJUSTMENTS:



Once properly set up for your specific height and balance preferences, this table is remarkably well-balanced and responsive.



There are two important adjustments that need to be made for proper balance control. The first is the height adjustment, based on the height of the individual user. This is done by adjusting the length of the main shaft. This adjustment is fast and easy, and is accomplished by pulling out a spring-loaded locking pin, sliding the shaft to the proper height setting, and releasing the locking pin (making sure it locks again). The main shaft is marked with height settings in 1-inch increments. Find your height and lock it in. Depending on your build and body style, this can be tweaked up or down slightly as needed for proper balance.



The second main setting is the Roller Hinge. This setting controls the responsiveness, or sensitivity, of the inversion table. There are 3 settings to choose from. Setting "C" is the least responsive, designed for beginners who aren't experienced. Setting "A" is the most responsive, for people who are comfortable with using inversion tables. Setting "B" is in between, at moderately responsive.



Adjusting the Roller Hinge settings is fairly easy, but it does require you to remove the table bed from the frame. Fortunately, this isn't a setting that you'll be changing frequently. This inversion table is so well balanced, that I moved mine up to setting "A" by the end of the first day.



COMFORT:



The table bed is comfortable, and the pillow can be positioned wherever you need it by way of Velcro straps. The two more important considerations are the ankle clamps and the foot pegs that you set your feet on.



The foot pegs can actually rotate into one of two different positions, to accommodate various sized shoes and feet. They are designed to shift the position of your ankles up or down by about an inch, in order to minimize the distance between the ankle clamps and the top of your foot. This is important to minimize any sliding or slippage as you invert.



The ankle clamps themselves are controlled by a sturdy locking system operated by a single handle. Pushing down on the handle (from your position on the table) will allow you to unlock / tighten / loosen / lock the ankle clamps. They are comfortable, but need to be very secure around your ankles. The tighter they are when you begin, the more comfortable you'll be when you invert. This is especially important if you decide to do a full 90-degree inversion (completely upside down), because your entire body weight will be suspended by your ankles.



INVERSION:



When properly set up, you can control your inversion on the table by nothing more than the movement of your arms. Changing the position of your arm changes your body's center of gravity, and the table will rotate to compensate for that change, always trying to stay in balance.



Lying on the table with your arms at your sides, the table will be resting on the frame's crossbar. By bringing your arms up to your chest, the table should rotate up off the crossbar by a few inches and stop. As you raise your arms up and slowly rotate your arms over your head, the table will also rotate around into an inverted position. Rotating the table back and forth is as easy as moving your arms back and forth.



There is a tether strap that limits how far the table will invert. The strap is marked by colored threads sewn directly into it. These markings allow you to adjust the strap to limit your inversion to 20, 40, or 60 degrees. You can remove the strap completely if you want to do a full 90-degree inversion.



Be advised that at the full 90 degrees, simple arm movements won't be enough to return to an upright position. At that point, your center of gravity has shifted far enough that you'll need to push off from the floor in order to get going in the right direction. Remember, you'll be hanging completely upside down at this point, suspended entirely by your ankles, so you might want a spotter to assist you until you get used to it.



OVERALL IMPRESSION:



This inversion table is thoughtfully designed, solid, sturdy, and well-built. When properly adjusted for your height and body style, its balance is perfect, and your inversion can be controlled by simple arm movements. The A-frame construction uses 1.5-inch tubing, and is very heavy and stable. I've done full 90-degree inversions on this table, and I never felt unstable or unsafe in any way. Teeter Hang Ups Ep-950 Inversion Table With Healthy Back Dvd'

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