Now that I had already installed gigabit pro and generated the first bill, it was time to finally migrate from Verizon to Xfinity Mobile because:

The key thing to remember here is that I waited for the Xfinity Gigabit Pro to be fully installed before starting the process.

What I liked:

This finishes the initial part which was straightforward. Now comes the porting part which is not easy. I had to chat with Verizon to get that part going. Here is how it went:

One PIN is good enough for all lines

The PIN can be generated from either phone if it expires

It is ok if one number is ported first and I generate the PIN again after a few weeks to port over the next number from the next phone

Remember that if you leave Xfinity Internet, they will add a $20 to your monthly bill. I wont because I have Xfinity Gigabit Pro

Even removing the two Apple watches from the plan, my Verizon bill is:

~ $85 per month for 5 gb on Verizon

With Xfinity Mobile I will be paying ~ $15 per month for 1 gb internet (even that we dont use now at home). With $250 paid over 24 months for a 128gb iPhone 12, the bill comes to:

~ $42 per month with 1 new phone for 1 gb on Xfinity Mobile

We use around 8 gb per month (that is the max we have ever used no matter how much we have tried to use because we are not crazy enough to stream audio or video on cellular) when we go back to work, so that would be $60 per month (shared). So total with the phone at that time would be $60 + $24 = $84

~ $84 per month with 1 new phone for 10 gb on Xfinity Mobile

If one more person joins the plan later, with a new phone, we would still use under 10 gb (I know how much we use), so it would still be:

~ $108 per month, with 2 new phones for 10 gb on Xfinity Mobile

Only one of us use cellular data a lot, if that person moves to unlimited at $45 per month for that line and the other person uses 3 gb per month at $30 per month, that would be $45 + $30 + $24 = $99 per month

~ $99 per month with 1 new phone for 3 gb per month on one line, unlimited on other line on Xfinity Mobile

To be continued

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Cooking is part of many holiday plans. But be aware that the State Fire Marshal's Office is seeing an increase in kitchen-related fires.Kitchen fires, along with fires related to home heating, are the most common types of calls the Morgan City Fire Department responds to at this time of year.The most important thing a homeowner can do is have a smoke detector, Morgan City Fire Chief Alvin Cockerham said Wednesday.Cockerham said unattended cooking is something that is common in fire calls they respond to, with people saying they were just gone simply for a few minutes.Thats all it takes sometimes, he said, noting that leaving something unattended on the stove for five minutes or forgetting it in the oven can lead to a fire. It may seem like five minutes, but its probably longer than five minutes.The State Fire Marshals Office urges people not to leave the home when cooking and not to leave the kitchen when cooking using a stove.Along with those steps comes the smoke detector.Smoke detectors save countless, countless lives, Cockerham said. Thats one of the best things anybody can have.As of Dec. 11, State Fire Marshal Chief H. Butch Browning reported that 70 people statewide had died this year due to fires.While that is currently less than the fatality counts of the past few years, its too many, and we dont want to see anymore, Browning said in a recent news release.For those unable to install a smoke detector due to disability, etc., the State Fire Marshals Office has the Operation Save-A-Life program, which works with local fire departments and district to install smoke alarms for free.Cockerham said his department can install those locally if Morgan City residents need them.To register online with the State Fire Marshals Office for the program, visit http://www.lasfm.org.As for heating, Cockerham said a pre-winter checkup on heaters is a good idea.Its always good to have your heater checked out before winter time gets here just as a safety precaution to see if its burning right, to see if its not full of dust, he said.Another crucial element for safety is a carbon monoxide detector, Cockerham said.We get several calls a year with carbon monoxide, the chief said. People having detectors and they work, and sometimes you dont even realize that youre breathing that stuff.Fire extinguishers also are good to have in a home, the chief said.As for Christmas decorations, Cockerham says they should be checked to ensure wiring doesnt have any frays. While he said power strips can be used, Cockerham recommended only using one that is both heavy duty and is approved by Underwriters Laboratories.Not one of these small ones that you buy, and theyre cheap, he said.However, Cockerham said do not overload the strip.He also said that its never a good idea to leave Christmas decorations on overnight and to make sure you water your Christmas tree daily if it is live.If you keep water in it, keep constant moisture in it, its less likely to catch a fire if something does happen, Cockerham said. That dont mean it wont, but its just less likely.If residents do have smoke in their house, however, Cockerham urged them to evacuate everyone and call the fire department to handle the situation.It may be a light fixture. It may still be something minor, but if you dont know where its at, then the best thing on the safety side is to get out of the house, he said.

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In 2015, I married Will. In 2019, we finally took our honeymoon. It wasnt the result of four years of planning. Rather, after letting life get in the way for too long, I found a crazy deal on flights to London and booked them. I didnt consult Will, but I knew from his endearingly deep appreciation for grime music, Cockney rhyming slang, and Guy Ritchie movies, itd be a trip of a lifetime for him. Carried away with the excitement of surprising Will, I concocted a plan where Id take him to the airport under the guise of a trip to Chicago. Then, once we arrived at the airport Id declare we were headed to London!

After I realized that was insane, we talked and decided to make it a honeymoon of Wills design, since I normally plan everything. He wanted to drive around and visit mountain bike trails. Though Im supremely confident on pavementin another life I was a messenger, and in a normal year I race Pro/1/2 fieldsdirt, and the obstacles that come with it, was a new challenge for me. But wed recently both started mountain biking, and I was excited to try out my skills in a new place with my ride partner for life. We also booked a camper van to fulfill our desire to try van lifeand combine the travel and accommodation costs. Will picked the destinations and I planned the route. Wed make our way across the south of England to visit the U.K.s Whistler, BikePark Wales, hitting quaint towns with trails along the way.

Im still not sure if I should be annoyed or honored that he thinks so highly of me.

We landed in London, picked up Bonny the Van, an adorable Citron Relay complete with a bed, kitchen, and well-secured succulents, then unpacked our bikes and immediately broke them. Short on sleep and low on food, I had the bright idea to shorten my dropper post cable before we started our journey. Will followed my lead, and we were so distracted by how sick our bikes were going to look with more aesthetically pleasing cable lengths that we didnt notice we hadnt eaten a single thing all day. With our brains short-circuiting from fatigue and hunger, we both botched what should have been very simple jobs. I cut my cable too short, and Will removed both his cable and housing to a point where he was unable to reinstall either. We surrendered, decided to figure it out after wed eaten, loaded up Bonny, and started the journey west.

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After a first stop at Stonehengemy one request for the tripwe made our way to the nearby Croft Mountain Bike Trail in Swindon and parked for the night. Will was adamant about not riding until he had a functioning dropper post. With a shrug, I put on a headlamp and took my first-ever night ride alone. Riding at night wasnt nearly as terrifying as Id always imagined. I love the peace of night rides on the road, but the fear of sharp rocks, pointy sticks, and hungry predators swirled as I approached the wooded trails. (I figure in the daytime, at least Ill see them coming.) Something did actually leap out at merepeatedlyand even if it was consistently my own shadow from the headlamp, I remained convinced there was a large animal pouncing out of every corner. At least the adrenaline rush was a lot of fun.

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Croft was reminiscent of our local trails, South Rockdale Park in Conyers, Georgia. They were flowy and relatively flat, nothing too steep in either direction. The mild jumps, occasional roots, and (barely) elevated bridges were within my ability, but also near my limit. I got back to the van, feeling exhilarated and confident. Maybe this whole trip would be a little easier than I expected.

The next day we hunted for a bike shop to fix our mess. At our first stop I found a new dropper post cable I could install. But Will needed his bottom bracket removed, and shop after shop informed us that they were too swamped to fix his bike today, tomorrow, or anytime during our trip. We even took our chances on a Google listing that turned out to be a friendly and confused guy named Phil fixing bikes out of his home. He took the bike in only to bring it back outside minutes later to explain this was beyond his ability. The situation was too ridiculous to get angry. Wed let jet lag and empty stomachs nearly derail our honeymoon.

Will and I complement each other in that rarely does one thing stress us both out. Really, Will only gets anxious over running out of gasI can live on E. I was annoyed at his insistence on a working dropper post, but as the problem-solver and usually anxious one of us, I kept making calls and googling shops. Meanwhile, with a full tank in Bonny, Will was unfazed. Wed simply either bike the U.K.s greatest trails or have a different trip.

Finally, the Swindon Cycles Superstore lived up to its name, took mercy on our pathetic souls, and got Will up and riding the next day. It meant wed have to change our plans a bit, but wed get to ride bikes!

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After a few loops around Croft, we loaded up the van and headed west to our next stop, Woodchester Cycle Trails. We were expecting something at least on par with Croft. We found a not-quite-400-meter pump track.

It turned out to be exactly what I neededa chance to nail my fundamental skills and receive an impromptu pep talk. A local boy around 9 or 10 years old took a break from practicing his pumps and jumps to admire our bikes, tell me I looked like a pro, and ask every question that popped into his head: Where are you from? What do you do? We bonded over our lack of confidence and rode together, pushing each other a little bit more every lap.

What he and friends that joined later lacked in technical pointers, they made up for with cheerleading. I can handle a bike, but Im still scared of demolishing myself off a jump. The kids insisted on teaching Will and me how to jump off a berm. And while their advice was no, go faster! it eventually stuck and I was getting both tires in the air.

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I still didnt understand Wills insistence on an operational dropper post. The trails we rode back home were all doable without one, and Croft was no different. But I trusted him.

The next day we reached BikePark Wales. I was in shock. Id never experienced anything like it. Even just the prep to ridesigning waivers, buying lift tickets, and attempting to wrap my mind around the billboard of a trail mapwas overwhelming. I followed Will onto the shuttle van, dazed. That trail map clued me in that this was a place where you follow gravity, like when Ive gone snowboarding, but I was still processing what Id signed up for. As the van ride kept going up, around a turn, and up again, I became aware of a few more details that werent like the mountain biking I was used to. As I glanced around at the other riders in the van, I noticed they were staring at us. We already stuck out like sore thumbs as Black cyclists in rural U.K., but I also saw a lot of full-face helmets and all sorts of padding. There I was in my road-racing kitmy only protective gear was a helmet and glasses.

It was only once we reached the dirt lot at the top that I fully realized the dire situation Id gotten myself into: We were at a downhill bike park and there were no beginner trails. I could have done a bit more research beforehand, but I was trying this new thing where I wasnt in control of everything. I trusted Will. But Will trusted back a little too much, like that I knew where we were going and that Id made the conscious decision to throw myself down a gravity trail with almost no protective gear. Even he had knee pads. Im still not sure if I should be annoyed or honored that he thinks so highly of me.

My roadie mentality told me that rocks, gravel, and roots were obstacles to be avoided at all costs. I had to relax and let my mountain bike deliberately roll over them.

We settled on the easiest-looking intermediate trail, and I did my best to follow Wills lines. Whenever it seemed like too much, I took it slow. I dont have the ego to get myself hurt when I have no idea what Im doing. The downhill features, the berms, rock gardens, and jumps, mimicked those of the trails Id done before, now just bigger and faster. I remembered to breathe, look where I wanted to go, pedal through the berms, and trust my bike. My roadie mentality told me that rocks, gravel, and roots were obstacles to be avoided at all costs. I had to relax and let my mountain bike deliberately roll over them. Wills insistence on a dropper post was making more and more sense. And now on the steepest trail Id ever ridden, I learned that going downhill made it even easier to roll over things. As the adrenaline started to build, I allowed myself to ease off the brakes enough to pick up speed.

I reached the bottom, put my heart back into my chest, and promptly made my way to the gear shop, where I scooped up the first elbow and knee pads that fit from the bargain box. I knew I had more runs in me.

I never imagined my honeymoon would be a weeklong intensive mountain bike training camp. I learned so much in just a few days and walked away with way more experience, confidence, and vocabularyand not just bike park. Our adventure of errors also built more trust in our relationship. Despite feeling very unprepared for BikePark Walesand wishing Will had encouraged me to bring protective gearIll admit that Will was right to feel that I was capable of the challenge. It was definitely not the trip I would have planned for myself, but it gave me a new appreciation for the U.K., van life, mountain bikes, and going with the flow. But Will is also never again allowed to plan anything sight unseen. I will ask all the questions.

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HOW TO TRY #VANLIFE

With no established Airbnb of camper vans, city-specific rentals are common. But the largest renter in North America is Escape Campervans, with fleets in 13 cities starting at $40 per day. Mileage, and gear like bedding and a kitchen kit, cost extra.

Wed done our fair share of camping and can get creative. We started a system of peeing in empty pasta sauce jars, but because we werent exactly in the backcountry, we made friends with the bathrooms at 24-hour supermarkets.

Bonny had a water heater for warm showers and it was glorious, but thats not standard. If your van lacks a shower, there are three options: buy a solar shower plus pop-up shower tent; park at a campground, like KOA, with amenities; or get a national gym membership, such as Planet Fitness.

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The Maine Emergency Management Agency staff and partner agencies are monitoring the latest storm that is moving heavy snow into Maine overnight along with cold temperatures.

Citizens will wake up Thursday to various amounts of snow across the state and hazardous weather conditions. A winter storm warning remains in effect from 10 p.m. this evening to 4 p.m. Thursday. Concerns include travel, possible power outages and below freezing temperatures.

The State EOC will be active while continuing to assist with COVID-19 fulfilment efforts. Most county Emergency Management Agencies are activated now.

Those in danger of running out of heating fuel should contact their fuel company as soon as possible and be sure to clear a path to the fuel pipes and tank to expedite the delivery process. Lowering the temperature in your home can help conserve fuel, but the temperature should not be set below 55 degrees to avoid pipes from freezing.

To prevent frozen pipes:

- Locate and insulate pipes most susceptible to freezing, typically those near outer walls, in crawl spaces or in the attic. Use insulation made especially for this purpose.

- Wrap pipes with heat tape (UL-approved).

- Seal any leaks that allow cold air inside where pipes are located.

- Disconnect garden hoses and shut off and drain water from pipes leading to outside faucets. This reduces the chance of freezing in the short span of pipe just inside the house.

- Let hot and cold water trickle at night from a faucet on an outside wall.

- Open cabinet doors to allow more heat to get to uninsulated pipes under a sink or appliance near an outer wall.

- If you plan to be away, have someone check your house daily to make sure the heat is still on to prevent freezing, or perhaps drain and shut off the water system (except indoor sprinkler systems).

If pipes freeze:

- Make sure you and your family know how to shut off the water in case pipes burst. Stopping the flow of water can minimize the damage to your home. Call a plumber and contact your insurance agent. Never try to thaw a pipe with an open flame or torch.

- Always be careful of the potential for electric shock in and around standing water.

Those using alternate heat sources should be sure to follow the manufacturers guidelines. Generators should not be used inside or in an enclosed space such as a porch or garage. They must be properly installed and situated at least 15 feet away from a home or business. Those using generators or alternate heat sources should also have working Carbon Monoxide detectors.

Those who must seek shelter elsewhere should have a plan in place to identify where they will go and how they will get there if they dont have transportation. Those with accessibility challenges should contact family, neighbors or emergency services to ensure their needs will be met.

- Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area such as a garage to avoid Carbon Monoxide poisoning - Make sure tires are properly inflated and in good condition - Check windshield wiper fluid

- Ensure the vehicle is clear of all ice and snow

- Never mix radial tires with other types of tires

- Keep your gas tank at least half full to avoid the gas line freezing up or running out of gas and becoming stranded

- Bring a fully-charged cell phone with roadside assistance numbers in your contacts

- If you become stranded in your vehicle, stay with the vehicle and tie a brightly-colored cloth to the antenna or use another type of distress signal

- Run the engine and heater just long enough to remove the chill in order to conserve gas Be sure to let someone know when and where you will be traveling and when you expect to arrive at your destination.

For additional preparedness, shelter and safety information, please visit MainePrepares.com, or visit MEMA on Facebook or Twitter. Shelter information is also available by calling 2-1-1 or contacting your local town office, fire or police department.

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Want to spend less on hot water? Want to get more hot water from the tank to the faucet? Here are 5 Things you can do to make your water heater more efficient

5 Things to make your water heater more efficient

- Wrap your water pipes with insulation. Its easy to do you can get fitted insulation tubes at any big box hardware store.

- Set the thermostat of your water heater below 130 degrees. 130 degree water can scald you, so you wind up mixing cold water with it. So, why cook it that hot to begin with?

- Wrap your water heater in a special tank blanket. Also sold at big box stores, this can save you 10-15% on your energy bill.

- Have a re-circulating pump installed. A pump will keep hot water in the area so that when you call for it, it will be there.

- Have a certified installer install a tankless water heater. Hot water only when you call for it, for as long as you call for it your best solution.

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Q - My wife constantly worries about our water pipes freezing during cold weather.

When do normal people worry about frozen pipes and what can help prevent them.

Frank in Alpharetta

A - Its funny how many letters I get that start with either My wife or My husband

Here is a rule of thumb for frozen pipes:

If the temperature crawls below freezing and the wind is howling for more than 6-8 hours you need to be aware that frozen pipes could occur.

One of the easiest and first things you should do is to drain and unhook your hose outside your house and store it for the winter.

As far as your house pipes go, pipes that are exposed are obviously more subject to freezing than interior pipes. If you have pipes running through your crawlspace it would be wise to wrap them in insulation.

(Insulation for pipes is available at all most all hardware stores, is inexpensive, and is very, very easy to install yourself.)

The next most vulnerable pipes are the ones in your garage (same cure) followed by pipes located in exterior walls of your home.

To help keep those pipes in your exterior walls from freezing open the cabinet doors under your sinks to allow heat from house easier access.

In very cold situations you should drip your pipes overnight. It takes running water much longer to freeze than still water. Dont forget to drip the hot water AND the cold water pipes at the same time.

Remember - hot water doesnt stay hot in the pipes very long so both are susceptible to freezing.

One other tip to consider - if your water heater is in your crawlspace or garage, really consider getting a blanket to wrap it in. Wrapping your water heater will help it work more efficiently.

One last tip - in a worst case scenario it is also good to know how to shut off the water to your house in case a frozen pipe bursts.

Learn where the cut-off valve is at the house, and at the street.

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If COVID-19 taught us anything this year, its how badly things can go if we ignore science, dont take precautions and dont protect the most vulnerable among us. As we work to recover from the pandemic, we cant forget another looming crisis: climate change. For years, science told us its coming. Were already seeing the impacts. 2020 wasnt a terrible year just because of COVID-19. We were hammered by more fires and extreme heat than weve ever seen because our climate is changing.

The rest of the country looks to California for climate leadership, even as we struggle to reach our 2030 climate goals. The good news is we can continue to lead in California. To do this, we must be both strategic and bold to address the major sources of greenhouse gas emissions in our state: More than 60% comes from buildings, electricity generation and transportation.

As a newly elected state senator, Im excited to get to work. Here are some ideas:

Fourteen years ago, California set a goal of 1 million solar roofs, a milestone reached in 2018. I propose making it possible for us to soon have at least 1 million electric buildings to more deeply slash our use of fossil fuels and the emissions they produce. To do so we must create electric-ready homes and other buildings by lowering barriers that make it hard to switch to electric models when major appliances and equipment like a homes furnace or water heater need replacing. This will speed our transition from natural gas.

To further drive our grid toward 100% clean energy, we should establish a 24/7 Clean Energy Standard that spurs companies to invest in diverse clean energy sources, energy storage and flexible loads so clean energy can be delivered whenever we need it, not just when the sun shines or the wind blows.

To speed our switch to cleaner cars, we can help people, especially those with lower incomes, buy low-emission cars and retire the oldest, dirtiest ones.

Our state government must lead the way. We should set a net zero target for state government operations by 2035 and ensure our state uses its buying power to expand markets for electric vehicles, electric heating, and lower-carbon concrete, steel and other commodities.

A key theme of my campaign was Prioritize Climate Now. Climate change wont stop on its own any more than COVID-19 has. Battling the crisis will be hard work, but to emerge from the coronavirus recession, work is exactly what we need. We can put people to work building wind and solar farms, a resilient grid, energy storage systems, electric HVAC systems and water heaters, and so much more. We need people building new electric homes, retrofitting buildings to install electric appliances, and making all buildings more energy efficient. The group Rewiring America estimates that building a cleaner future will create 25 million net new jobs nationwide at the peak of this transition, with 5 million of those jobs sustained long term. A serious climate program can be seriously good for putting people back to work.

The best news is when we get there when weve switched from burning dirty stuff we dug out of the ground to using clean, renewable energy our quality of life and the environment sustaining us will be so much better than today. Well have stopped fueling climate change, well breathe cleaner air and save money on energy costs. Electric cars are already cheaper to drive than gas-powered cars, and electric heating is far more energy-efficient than gas furnaces. Neither pollute our air when powered by clean electricity. What are we waiting for? Lets go.

Josh Becker represents the 13th District in the California Senate.

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Mr. D. V. Manjunatha's distinct skill to pick the right leaders for the right role has made Emmvee develop a highly skilled and dedicated set of managers and employees. Also, his ability to create an affiliation with different industry stakeholders has made Emmvee not only develop a wide range of suppliers from across the world but has made the company a more reliable, transparent, and customer-centric organization.

The rise of 'Solarizer' solar water heaters

Emmvee which started with the manufacturing and marketing of thermal and PV products soon recognized the increasing demand for solar water heaters and started manufacturing them at their production facility located at Bangalore Karnataka.

Today Emmvee under the brand name 'Solarizer' has grown to be the largest manufacturer of solar water heating systems in India and Europe. Emmvee has installed more than 5, 00,000 solar water heaters in homes and institutions which include some of the most prestigious names in India and across the world. It caters to leading distribution and installation companies across the globe including Europe and India.

Expedition into PV module manufacturing

Mr. D. V. Manjunatha despite many domestic challenges embarked his way into the production of solar PV modules in the year 2007.

In a short span of time, Emmvee became one of the leading manufacturers of PV modules developed at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bangalore, India with a production capacity of 500 MW. In the last thirteen years, Emmvee has manufactured and supplied more than 1.5 GW of PV modules in India and across the world.

Major projects executed

Emmvee over the years has built a strong expertise in developing and maintaining solar projects of different scales. It has commissioned more than 200 MW of solar projects in India and across the world. It has developed many solar PV rooftop projects, large scale solar PV power projects, and land to PPA, EPC projects, and O&M projects for DCR & Non-DCR requirements.

Some of the key projects executed:

Accreditations and Certifications

Mr. D. V. Manjunatha over the years has built a strong brand legacy of providing world-class quality products and excellent customer support. Emmvee has received numerous accreditations and certifications from some of the leading institutions across the world:

Awards and recognition

Mr. D. V. Manjunatha's strong business acumen and contribution towards developing a strong renewable energy ecosystem have been recognized by numerous national and international organizations such as:

New business horizons and product innovations

Emmvee's constant urge to provide its customer with the best quality products has made us implement many new and innovative manufacturing processes.

Many of these processes have received international recognition and have contributed to putting the whole Indian solar manufacturing industry on the global map.

International business expansion

Mr. D. V. Manjunatha in his 28 years of entrepreneurship journey has beaten all the odds to script a number of revolutionary precedents. Emmvee is one of the first Indian solar PV manufacturers to start International operations by setting up an office at Berlin, Germany to distribute their PV modules in Europe.

About Emmvee

Emmvee is an intelligent solar solutions producer born from an idea to implement green energy to better use. We aim at providing universally designed products to support all kinds of contemporary and sustainable living. Amidst our industrial product range, Photovoltaics and Solar Water Heating Systems are our strongest since inception in 1992.

Emmvee is a leading manufacturer of solar products with a substantial market share in India, Europe, Africa and Middle East. All our premium solar products are entirely manufactured in India with the help of multiple production units established in Karnataka, India.

Emmvee has expertise in the field of development of large scale project and EPC in India and Europe. Emmvee has successfully installed and commissioned solar PV projects 14 MW in North of Germany and 13 MW rooftop and 150+ MW ground-mounted in India. In 2018, Emmvee has accomplished a milestone of 1.5 GW of module supply. Also, it is an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 as well as OHSAS 18001:2007, IEC61215 and IEC61730 accredited organization and our products maintain quality standards as they are constantly monitored throughout the manufacturing processes. Emmvee modules are certificated by UL and BIS and also have a saltwater mist corrosion certification. It caters to leading distribution and installation companies across the globe including Europe and India. All photovoltaic modules and systems are successfully connected and are programmed to generate high yield to our customers worldwide.

Product: PV Module manufacturer, solar water heating system, EPC, Solar power plant developer, turnkey service provider, O & M, Rooftop Solutions etc.

Company Contact Details - Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Private Limited,#13/1, International Airport Road, Bettahalasur Post, Bengaluru - 562 157, India

Media Contact: Saritha T[emailprotected]+91-91481-94490Manager - Marketing & BrandingEmmvee Photovoltaic Power Pvt Ltd.

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Winter is coming. With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a colder winter this December - January, it's time to stock up the necessary appliances and gadgets that will keep you warm in the chilly weather.

Water geysers

Biting cold winters mean chilled freezing water in the taps, and nothing can beat the comfort of warm water during this season. Use of water is something you can't avoid - be it washing your hands, working in the kitchen or showering. As the name suggests, instant water heaters have a high heating rate and come with a smaller storage tank, making it ideal for kitchens and not for baths. If you are planning to install one in your bathroom, consider the storage water geysers (popular capacity being 15 and 25 litres) that do take slightly longer in heating but provide continuous hot water (for the said capacity).

Havells Opal 3L Instant Water Geyser: Rs 3,299

Keeping aesthetics of a modern kitchen in mind, the Oval has a compact design. This 3 litre instant water geyser comes with a shockproof ABS outer body and is also equipped with an extra thick SS inner tank of superior 304 L grade. With power consumption of 3000W, it also has energy-saving features. It is equipped with a fire retardant power cord to offer maximum safety of its users. Havells says the range ensures quicker water heating and is also equipped with the twin indicator lamp to know when the water is hot enough for use

Crompton Solarium Qube 15 litre: Rs 7,050

For years water geysers have had a long cylindrical design. But if you are looking for something compact and squarish, the Solarium Qube is worth considering. It comes with a durable body that offers toughness and high heat resistance. To prevent the tank from corrosion, Solarium Qube is equipped with polymer-coated water tanks. This 5-star energy-efficient rated storage water geyser has 1200 gm heating element for faster heating and can heat the water to 45 degree Celsius in 10 minutes. And the 8 bar pressure rating can withstand extreme pressure making it suitable for high rise buildings. This geyser is available in 15 litre and 25 litre capacity.

USHA Aqua Tide 15 L: Rs 12,095

This one is a digital temperature control storage water heater, which Usha claims has a self-learning intelligence feature that senses temperature usage over a period of time and automatically sets the temperature of water to be heated. This BEE 5-star rated energy-saving product comes with IntelliValve, which releases pressure when the temperature exceeds the limit and prevents water backflow. The Programme Memory function preserves the last setting, in case of abrupt power off, Eco function saves electricity and the Error Code Display flags off functional alerts. Aqua Tide is available in 15 litre and 25 litre storage capacity.

Jaquar VERSA DIGITAL HORIZONTAL 40 Litre: Rs 14,100

For those who enjoy showering under hot water for long should consider this high storage capacity geyser. The Versa Horizontal is useful for homes with low ceilings or false ceilings and the 8 bar pressure rating makes it ideal for high rise buildings. Designed for use with shower panels or bathtubs, it has a digital panel and is accompanied with a cordless remote.

Orient Aquator IoT storage Gassline Water heater 25 litre: Rs 14, 490

The Aquator IoT storage water heater is a smart IoT Based water heater which can be operated using the smart Orient app. The app can be used for bath schedule, temperature and even turn it on or off when not at home. Other features onboard include soft touch control with LED display, Eco Mode for switching the product to lower energy consumption and smart model for faster and longer heating of water. BEE 5 Star rating means lesser energy consumption. Orient claims it is suitable for working in hard water conditions and equipped with Ultra Diamond Glassline tank for durability. It has a shock-proof, water-proof high grade plastic body, withstands up to 8 bar pressure (suitable for high rise buildings which prevent from tank leakage and withstands high pressure), has PUF insulation for better heat retention and ensures hot water for a long time. The geyser is available in 6 litre, 10 litre, 15 litre and 25 litre storage capacity.

Room Heaters:

It's the cosiness of the home that helps one relax. As the temperature starts to dip, room heaters can come handy in creating the nook with the perfect temperature.

Usha Carbon Heater CH 3408: Rs 6,440

Claiming to be ideal for night-time use with low luminescence, it generates infrared heat that spreads evenly across the room and also helps alleviate pain from sore muscles. The thin carbon rods are for an even heat distribution resulting in deeper penetration of heat into the skin tissues. The dual operation mode enables the heater to be used in both the horizontal and vertical positions. Featuring thermal cut-out for overheating protection, it also has up to 180 minutes of timer.

Lifelong LLFH02 Flare-X 2000 Watt Fan Room Heater: Rs 1,124

Coming from the home-grown home and kitchen appliance company Lifelong, this fan room heater 2400 RPM copper winded motor for quick heating and can be used both vertically and horizontally. It has an adjustable thermostat setting for temperature control along with cool, warm or hot wind selection knob for heat settings. It also has a built-in overheating protection. The throw range of 10 makes it perfect for a small to medium-sized room.

Orient OFCC09B3A Oil Filled Radiator: Rs 12,190

Unlike rod heaters, oil-filled room heaters don't burn oxygen and do not reduce humidity. Orient Electric's OFRs is equipped with S-shaped fins for uniform heat distribution. Added safety features onboard include 360-degree trip-over safety to prevent spillage and triple overheating protection. According to the company, the oil heater can warm up any room, any size while saving on energy. This is a 9 fin oil room heater with powder-coated metal body.

Bajaj RHX-2 Halogen Room Heater: Rs 1,549

Bajaj's Halogen room heater is equipped with two halogen tubes and high-grade reflectors for efficient heating. Offering two heat settings -- 400W and 800W, it has chrome-plated heat reflector plating made with CRCA material for even heating across the room. Bajaj says it also has a durable mesh grill that ensures the safety of hand against direct heat and the outer body is built with durable ABS material.

Dyson Pure Hot + Cool : Rs 61,900

Serving dual purpose, the Dyson Pure Hot + Cool can clean indoor air and helps in maintaining the desired room temperature. Using thermostat heat control, the heating functionality is automatically switched to standby mode once the desired temperature is reached, and the machine automatically switches back on once it senses a drop in the temperature. As an air purifier, it automatically senses the indoor air pollution and activates the machine to purify throughout the whole room, capturing 99.95 per cent of ultrafine particles and destroying formaldehyde continuously. The Cryptomic technology onboard destroys formaldehyde continuously at a molecular level transforming potentially harmful gas into small amounts of water and carbon dioxide.

Others:

Electric bed warmer: Rs 899 onwards

If you don't wish to turn on the room heater, you can warm your bed using an electric bed warmer. Starting at Rs 899, there are plenty of electric warmers that you can add to your bed. It is also believed that heat and warmth help in reducing pain and alleviate the discomfort of sore muscles and aches. Some even have dual controllers where the heat can be customised to manage the individual comfort of two people in one bed.

Under Door Stoppers: Rs 350 for two piece

Another way to keep the cold at bay is by adding under-door stoppers. Smart Saver 36 Inch Under Door Draft Stopper is a double-sided insulating device for doors and windows the fabric draft stopper sleeve holds foam cylinders on opposite sides of a door, creating an airtight, draft-proof seal. It is useful and effective to ensure the home is warm. It can also keep dust or even polluted air out. And most importantly are easy to install.

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Before a winter storm strikes, you should have a communication and disaster plan.

GREENSBORO, N.C. Winter Weather Preparedness Week runs from December 6 12 in North Carolina. Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging all North Carolinians to plan and prepare now, before potentially dangerous winter weather arrives.

All North Carolinians should be prepared for inclement weather throughout the year, Governor Cooper said. This year has shown us just how unpredictable North Carolinas weather can be.

Governor Cooper is also urging residents to monitor changing weather conditions by listening to local media, update their plans and supply kits, and pay close attention to winter weather watches, warnings and advisories.

During the winter season, staying warm and safe can be a challenge. Winter storms can bring cold temperatures, power failures, loss of communication services, icy roads, and other serious problems.

Before a winter storm strikes, you should have a communication and disaster plan. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has made preparing for disasters and emergencies a little bit more complicated this year. But, everyone, especially those who are at an increased risk for severe illness from the virus, should prepare now for the effects a winter storm can have on personal and public health.

Here are some suggestions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prepare your home before a winter storm hits.

Have your chimney or flue inspected each year.

Install a smoke detector and a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector.

For older adults, keep an easy-to-read thermometer inside your home.

Create an emergency car kit.

Listen to weather forecasts, and check your supplies.

For more information on how to prepare for winter storms and other hazards that affect North Carolina, visit the ReadyNC website.

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