John Deere D110 Review

The John Deere D110 is one of the most popular entry-level lawn tractors (as POULAN PRO RIDING MOWER ) available on the market today. The popularity of the D110 lies in its ease of operation, quality build and the exceptional cut if offers as well as its versatility as an outdoor workhorse.

With an array of optional extras that can turn this machine from a lawn mower into a snow plow, a broadcaster for fertilizer or ice melting products or even a 15-gal. (57-L) tractor-mounted sprayer for weed control or liquid fertilizer, it is no wonder the John Deere D110 is one of the most popular entry level lawn tractors on the market today.

About The John Deere D110

Since 1837 John Deere have molded for themselves a reputation for building outdoor power equipment that is durable, and dependable and that gives excellent results even after many years of use.

The typical commitment towards consumers of the company’s products is what makes them one of the best manufacturer’s of outdoor lawn equipment.

So it should come as no surprise that the D110 John Deere mower is another quality product from the John Deere Company.

Although there are better lawn tractors on the market their are very few that can compete with D110 in its category.

Even though this is an entry level machine the exceptional quality of this tractor is evident in its construction, which includes a cast-iron front axle and fully-welded steel frame.

The JD D110 offers great ground speed in both forward and reverse without compromising on cut quality and with quality headlights and the option of an array of attachments (the utility cart is a must) you can turn the humble D110 is a lawn-care powerhouse.

Operating it is a breeze.

Maintenance of this tractor which can generate up to 19 horsepower is a breeze. Its one-cylinder engine operates on gasoline.

John Deere Branded Engine

The D110 comes with an OEM branded engine that packs quite a bit of power for an entry level lawn tractor.

This 19 horsepower engine by Kawasaki has an electric start. So, you can easily start this engine by simply turning its key.

The John Deere engine has the ability to deflect, as well as eject, debris and grass while simultaneously offering its rider comfort from low vibrations for a smooth ride.

It is also quiet without compromising on efficiency; the engine supplies the D110 mower plenty of power.

The 19 Horse Power engine is designed to help the lawn tractor handle tough jobs and challenging terrains making it a great fit for both residential and commercial environments.

This engine owes its low-emissions to its clever canister air cleaners.
 

19 Horse Power with Anti-Vibration

The D110’s one-cylinder engine comes with an anti-vibration system even though it packs a respectable 19 horse power.

This anti-vibration feature helps keep the engine quiet during operation but its real benefit lies in the increased comfort to the rider.

When you operate the D110 it often feels more like driving a conventional vehicle rather than a riding mower.

Starting System and Transmission

There is no need to flip through a John Deere D110 manual in order to learn how to start a John Deere engine.

Starting it is a breeze, thanks to its electronic ignition. Turn the key and away you go.

The keyed electric start makes even cold weather starting easy.

The hydrostatic transmission ensures no lose of power (which usually occurs via the transmission of energy through the axle).

The hydrostatic transmission pumps power from the 19HP engine to D110 tractor’s rear wheels.

The rear-wheel drive, large rear wheels and adequately threaded tires ensures you get great traction from the D110 even on sloped terrain.
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• Multi-device Compatibility:  Connect wirelessly to your PS4 and personal computer.  Connect to a PlayStation VR headset or mobile device with the included 3.5mm audio cable

How Games Were Made to Sound

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Sony CP-V5A 5000 mAh Power Bank Review – Fast Charging Pocket Charger

For the past years, it’s very rare for me to bring power banks when traveling or going out because I felt power banks being bulky. They take up most of the extra space in your trouser’s pocket. And above all, they charge slow compare to plugging your phone with its own adapter. But that changes everything after giving the Sony CP-V5A 5000 mAh portable charger a try.

But how long will a 5000 mAh portable charger last? Will it fill a 3000mAh-packed phone? Let’s find out in our comprehensive (with numbers!) review of Sony’s very own pocket charger.

Charging external devices is really fast

One of the best thing about the Sony 5000 mAh power bank is that it could charge tablets and phones really quick. It has a 1.5A output which is already standard for most phablets or phones these days with large battery capacity.

We tested the Asus Zenfone Selfie with 3000mAh battery at 0% battery level, and it only took 1 hour and 36 minutes to reach 73%. That’s a notch slower compared with the charging rate of Selfie using its power adapter from retail box.

Battery efficiency is very good

We’ve used some maths here for some that are not familiar with the actual calculation of the efficiency in batteries. And yes, dividing the rated capacity by your phone’s capacity is very wrong.

Since most Li-ion batteries are rated with 3.7 for both power banks and smartphones, the actual capacity is 5000 mAh x 3.7 V = 18,500 Wh. After that the output voltage is 5V which is used to dived 18,500Wh / 5V = 3700 mAh.

3700 mAh is still ideal number, you have to insert some losses which is around -10% (safe efficiency rating) and that leads to 3330 mAh. But again, 3330 mAh is another ideal number.

Every time your power bank (for example: GOAL ZERO GUIDE 10 PLUS )charges your phone there are internal conversion and added losses happening inside your phone too. That’s why modest number we could get from 5000 mAh power bank is just between 2000 to 2500 mAh. Now you can safely divide this directly by your phone’s battery capacity.

If you will notice that it didn’t fill up the 3000 mAh battery of the Zenfone Selfie. The charging stop despite having a single LED blinking slowly. Then we calculated the efficiency of the Sony portable charger to be 62%-65%, which is already very good in most portable power banks today.

Charging a high capacity power bank

With 1.0A rating for input, filling up the 5000 mAh from one blinking LED to four steady LEDs equated approximately to 3 hours and 30 minutes using a 1.5A 3rd party power adapter.

Portability and design

In terms of size, the CP-V5A 5000mAh is one of the lightest portable chargers I’ve encountered. Thickness is about few millimeters thicker than a regular phone while profile is shorter than the 5-inch Sony Xperia M5 or the 4.5-inch Nokia Lumia 1020. It will surely fit in your pocket or large purse without looking bulgy.

It is made of plastic with textured design that dissipates heat efficiently so that it won’t bother your skin while charging external devices.

Worth mentioning is the Sony’s Hybrid Gel Technology that keeps the CP-V5A last very long with actual 90%+ retained capacity after 1000 charges.

Pricing and Verdict

The Sony CP-V5A is available in different colors including red, pink, lime green, blue, white, and black. I haven’t searched yet for the local pricing here in the Philippines but I found some from Amazon’s posting with around $22-30 USD price. This equates around Php 1,000 – Php 1,500, depending on where you will be getting it.

Now on the final thoughts, the CP-V5A is one of the first power banks we reviewed. We found this new pocketable 5000mAh Sony portable charger highly recommendable. It’s lightweight and a very efficient power bank for your phones and tablets.

What we did like about the Sony 5000 mAh CP-V5A

• Lightweight and handy
• Fast charging
• Easy to charge it up
• Available in wide attractive color options
• Very good efficient level

What we didn’t the Sony 5000 mAh CP-V5A

• A little pricey
• No dedicated button for status check
• No carrying pouch included

Sony CP-V5A 5000 mAh Portable Charger / Power Bank Specs

• Capacity: 5000 mAh Li-Ion, 3.7V rating
• Power Output: 1.5 Ampere / 5V DC, phones and tablets support
• Power Input: 1A / 5V DC
• Port Out: USB Type-A to micro-USB type-B
• Port In: micro USB
• Indicator: 1 yellow LED for status, 4 orange LED for battery level
• Charge cycle: 90% plus after 1000x charges
• Size: 65 x 116 x 13 mm
• Weight: 135g
• Price: Approx. P1,500 and up
• Official page links to Sony PH online store

Install the Gate Opener

Step 1

Determine the Position of the Gate Opener

The gate opener (for example: MIGHTY MULE 560 ) should be installed on the inside of the property/fence line. Do not install the opener on the outside of the gate where the public has access to it.

The gate opener should be positioned near the center line of the gate to minimize twisting and flexing of the gate when the opener is activated, and to avoid back splash from rain.

Step 2

Install the Post Bracket Assembly

The post bracket assembly sets the clearance between the gate opener and the gate in the open and closed positions. Assemble the post bracket assembly and attach it to the rear mount of the gate opener. Attach the gate bracket to the front mount of the opener. With the gate in the open position and the opener arm fully retracted, adjust the post bracket assembly and gate bracket until the opener is level. While holding the opener level, use C-clamps to temporarily keep the post bracket assembly and gate bracket in their respective positions on the gate post and gate.

Once you have verified the clearance/front mount distance in the open and closed position, install the post bracket assembly to the gate post and the gate bracket to the gate.

Step 3

Mount the Opener Arm

Attach the opener arm to the post bracket assembly and gate bracket. Verify that the opener arm is level and adjust the post bracket assembly if necessary.

Step 4

Install Closed Position Stop Plates

The Closed Position Stop Plate helps to stabilize the gate in the closed position. Detach the opener from the gate and move the gate to the closed position. Fasten the closed position stop plate (horizontally) to the end of the gate frame at the center line of the gate and slide the closed position stop plate toward the gate post until they touch. Once you have moved the closed position stop plate into the correct position, tighten its hardware completely.

Return the gate to its open position and reconnect the opener arm to the gate bracket.

Step 5

Mount the Control Box (if applicable)

Mount the control box at least 3 feet above the ground to protect it from rain splash, snow, etc. and at least 3 feet from an AC power source to prevent electrical interference. Note: Not every gate opener model has a control box.

Step 6

Connect Battery Wires to Control Board

With the control box cover removed, run the battery harness wires through the control box strain relief slot, leaving enough wire to reach the battery wire plugs from the control board. Attach the black and red wires to their appropriate terminals.

Step 7

Connect Gate Opener Power Cable

Insert the power cable through the strain relief slots of the control box. Attach the power cable wires to the appropriate terminal blocks marked by color.

Step 8

Connect the Transformer

You must connect a transformer (included with the gate opener) or a solar panel to the opener's control board in order to maintain a charge to the battery. Do NOT connect BOTH a transformer and solar panel to the control board at the same time; it will damage the control board.

Measure the distance from the AC outlet to the control box and cut the wire to the appropriate length. Lay the low voltage wire in a trench from the electrical outlet to the control box and bury the wire. Wire coming out of the ground (to control box) should be run through PVC conduit to protect it from weed eaters, animals, etc. Pull wire through the PVC conduit to control box and attach it to the power terminals located on the control board.

At the AC outlet, attach low voltage wire to the transformer terminals. Plug the transformer into the AC outlet (use of a surge protector is strongly recommended). Use a weatherproof cover/housing if the transformer is plugged into an outdoor outlet.

Step 9

Connect the Battery

Either wire up the battery that is included with the gate opener, or for select models, place a 12 Volt automotive/marine type battery in a weatherproof case within 6 feet of where the control box is mounted. Attach the battery harness wires to the terminals of the battery (black to negative, red to positive).

Step 10

Set the Closed Position Limit

Use the entry transmitter (included with the gate opener) to program the control board's closed position limit. Details for programming the closed position limit are included in your gate opener model's Instruction Manual.

Step 11

Adjust the Stall Force Setting

The stall force potentiometer on the control board controls the obstruction sensitivity (the amount of force the opener will apply to an obstruction before it automatically stops and reverses direction). Use a screwdriver to adjust the potentiometer from the minimum factory setting just to the point where the gate travels smoothly and without obstructing/stalling from its weight or normal wind conditions.

Step 12

Set Auto-Close Timing

The auto-close timer determines how long the gate will remain open before it automatically closes. You can adjust the auto close timer on the control board to automatically close the gate from 3 to 120 seconds, or to off.

Step 13

Adjust Transmitter Code/Settings

For security, "personalize" your transmitter's settings by changing them from the"factory code." It Remove the transmitter cover and adjust the transmitter's dip switches into a combination of switch positions. Once you have adjusted the dip switches, you will program these into the control board according to your opener model's Instruction Manual.

Step 14

Install Warning Signs

Install the Warning Signs (included with the gate opener kit) on both sides of each gate.

Cement Sidewalk Repair

Trees damage sidewalks! Trees that are planted too close to sidewalks have the possibility of damaging those sidewalks and possibly hurt the trees themselves. The majority of sidewalk damage happens when tree roots are too restricted, typically when trees are planted too close to them. These constricted roots cause the sidewalk to crack, become uneven which can lead to accidental mishaps and that's when you need cement sidewalk repair. Most of the damage to trees comes from cutting too close to the main trunk. This reduces the amount of water and nutrients the tree receives. Awareness and prevention are best ways to avoid problems but here are some tips that can help mitigate problems before they occur.

Planting new trees? Don't plant them less than three feet from paved areas. Try to plant trees no larger than 30 feet when adult if the areas between the sidewalks are less than 3-4 feet. For trees 50 feet and larger, try to have an area at least 8 feet or more between sidewalks. Install root barriers, typically plastic or woven geotextile fabric. This will drive roots deeper into the soil and away from the walkway.

Be very careful when trimming roots. Larger roots help support the tree and provide essential water and nutrients, so try not to cut roots larger than 2 inches. Cut as far away from the trunk as possible. Cut cleanly and mulch well. Remember, roots provide support to the trunk as well as provide the tree the nutrients it needs. Cutting roots can cause the tree to topple more easily by winds and even kill older trees in three to five years.

If you are concerned about cutting roots and the tree is in good condition, consider curved sidewalks. Remember to leave enough room around the trunk and roots. If the tree is in poor condition, you might want to consider removing the tree and repairing the sidewalk.

For minor sidewalk displacement of an inch you can consider grinding the raised edge down to level. For larger displacement, you can try patching the sidewalk with a cement wedge. Another option to consider is to remove a portion of the sidewalk, re-pour the concrete, and create a bridge over the roots. Sometimes it's best to just replace the whole sidewalk with other materials. Asphalt is cheaper and more flexible than concrete. Landscape pavers, while more attractive and expensive, still may fall to root damage but are easy to adjust and level. Rubber sidewalks are a new, greener alternative made from recycled tires and is both porous and flexible.

Taking care of your trees and sidewalks and lawns not only require lots of work but involve a little planning. By using these tips you can save yourself some stress and money.

3 Solid Tips to Write a Successful Business Plan

Both successful businesspersons and inexperienced MBA students need to know how to create a well-organized business plan. This document is supposed to demonstrate the current condition of the definite firm and its future possibilities. The main idea of an academic business plan is to make your enterprise logically and professionally. It should contain the methods and strategies that will be utilized for the development of your company. In addition, this document requires broad knowledge about the financial condition of the market whereas your firm exists within the other companies that can offer the same goods and services. Your task is to brainstorm the best way to compete with them and win. So, how a good business plan should be made?

Tip #1 – Prepare for Writing

• Study the Market. Before you start writing your business plan, you ought to think about the type of your enterprise. What are you going to produce? Will it be demanded by your potential customers? Therefore, you should study the market attentively. What do modern consumers need? Can you provide them with this product? The best way to study the market is to use the Internet. Most often, both satisfied and frustrated customers share their points of view about various companies and their products in the social networking websites. You can read their feedback and get to know about the goods and services that require improvement. Moreover, you will learn about the products that do not exist at all but they are required passionately. As you see, the Internet provides you with the unlimited opportunities. Bear in mind that corporations pay billions to study the market. You can conduct this primary research yourself.
• Describe Your Business. Your following action is to describe the concept of your own firm. If you already know the approximate situation on the market, you can imagine the idea of your business. Make a scheme of the major goods and services that will be offered by your company. Think about its finance, staff, investors, marketing, etc. Of course, you should take into account the fact whether your firm is already active or not. If you need to reorganize your business, your business plan will be a bit different. For instance, you will need to imagine new products that will improve the condition of your firm or focus on the new strategies that will contribute into its development.

Best Merchant Account to Use When Managing an International Business

Today’s increasing dependence upon digital technology and the internet has resulted in a world that seems smaller than ever before. While selling your products across the globe might have seemed a preposterous idea fifty years ago, today it is almost taken for granted. Because the reach of products has increased so much on a global scale, in fact, there is increasing number of individuals in international business. When you are dealing with international transactions, you want to make sure you have the best merchant account possible! Let’s look at how to find the merchant account for your needs as well as how to get a free online merchant account in the process!

Free online merchant account

When you are looking for the best international business merchant account, you should place emphasis on the services and value being offered. What kinds of services does this provider offer, and do they have any incentives that can help make your life a little easier? Some merchant account providers, for example, offer a free online merchant account to their customers. This is quite the steal as it is an essential part of business and means you will have one less thing to worry about paying.