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How A Toilet Cistern Silent Fill Valve Works

Introduction This article is in effect an addendum to the post Repairing A Toilet Silent Fill Valve which explains how to access and dismantle such a valve and inspect or change the diaphragm that sits in the valve. That post also explains what is, and is not, silent about a Silent Fill Valve. This is… Continue reading How A Toilet Cistern Silent Fill Valve Works

Kuiper and Oort Objects

Here is a poster of Kuiper and Oort Objects This poster/wall chart was produced by SPACE.COM as a quick guide to Kuiper and Oort Objects. Knowledge of the Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud is sparse but it is known that some objects have very eccentric orbits. I think we can expect many more objects… Continue reading Kuiper and Oort Objects

Dwarf Planets In The Solar System

There is a new class of objects in the Solar System – Dwarf Planets – which now includes Pluto. See the poster below from SPACE.COM. Since this poster was produced there has been an addition – Sedna. Take a look at Kuiper and Oort Objects. Reference Source Space.com: All about our solar system, outer space… Continue reading Dwarf Planets In The Solar System

Cosmic Inflation and Expansion of The Universe

This Poster Describes Cosmic Inflation and Expansion of The Universe I’m sure we’re a long way from hearing the last on Cosmic Inflation and Expansion of The Universe, but here is a SPACE.COM chart briefly explaining inflation of the universe from a pinpoint to its present day size. On 30th January 2015 Space.com announced: Inflation… Continue reading Cosmic Inflation and Expansion of The Universe