<![CDATA[Lightning-Deals.com Store: Latest News]]> https://www.lightning-deals.com Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:28:44 +0000 <![CDATA[Designing & Specifying a shower system]]> https://www.lightning-deals.com/blog/designing-specifying-a-shower-system/ Tue, 23 Feb 2016 08:37:15 +0000 https://www.lightning-deals.com/blog/designing-specifying-a-shower-system/ What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a shower system? Is it the plumbing and mechanical side of the system, or is it a spa-style experience with multiple heads, steam, chromatherapy, and water falls? Both are correct. You can't have beauty and functionality without first understanding the mechanics.

Today's shower systems offer many options. First, there is a standard single showerhead controlled by a pressure balance valve(PBV). You can add a hand shower using a shower arm diverter. You can also suggest a wall bar to adjust the height of the hand shower. This is partucularly relevant for someone with special needs, be it height or handicap.

On the more luxurious side of things, you can go with up to two showerheads, but that would be the mabximum with a PBV. Pressure balance valves are limited in the amount of ware that they can handle -usually 5 gpm (gallons per minute). If you want to use more water, a thermostatic valve with volume control is required. Depending on the size of the therm valve and your water pressure, you can get up to 22 gpm.

There are a number of considerations when specifying themostatic over PBV. Here are two major differences:

*PBV's only regulate pressure, not themperature.

A thermostatic valve will regulate both. This means that as you use up your hot water with a PBV, the water coming out of the showerhead will keep getting cooler. Fore a five-minute showert with a single head, this is not a big deal. But once you add more showerheads, the water will cool much faster.

*A PBV starts from the off position and moves from cold to hot, always full force (no volume control). A themostatic valve will only control temperature and has no control over the water volume. You will need to add shuts offs, commonly referred to as colume controls. The more you use, the more can customize the amount of water coming out and from which showerhead. Volume controls give you the ability to usemore than one showerhead at a time. With a PBV, a diverter is required to switch between shower functions.

When it comes to designing custom showers, you are limited only by your imagination, as well as water supply to the home and plumbing codes. It's great to dream big, and custom showers have never been more popular. For instance, even the iPod has made it into the shower, as have steam systems, speakers, and TV's. There are a few limitations to what can go into today's shower.

Some simple things to chekc when designing a custom shower:

  1. Make sure you will have enough hot water. Do you need to go with a bigger water heater or maybe a tank less water heater?
  2. Do you have enough pressure? Is there enough water supply? It may be necessary to increase the pipe size going to the bathroom.
  3. Are the code restrictions to be considered? It is always a good idea to workd with a plumbing professional and not a showroom! The plumber is the only one with up to date local and state codes. And has the most experience when it comes to designing plumbing systems for custom showers.

Some systems are easier to install than others. From the all in one, column-style showers to the multi-piece custom shower, most shower systems require a detailed drawing so that all trades involved understand what needs to be done. This is not limited to carpenters and plumbers, but tile, HVAC, and electrical trades.

Drainage should also be considered. The more water coming out at one time the larger the drain needed. I often recommend wieht two drains or the new trough-style drains. the rough drains provide more options when it comes to construction and tiling.

When deciding where to place the showerheads or water features, there are many factos to consider: The needs of the client, including where the spray will hit; Can thee user turn the shoer on withou getting drenched?; Will the water go through the space between the door and the paner (or wall)?; Is there enough room for the plumber to plumb anf the framer to frame? Proper desifn is crucial to making sure the finished product meets expectations

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]]> What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a shower system? Is it the plumbing and mechanical side of the system, or is it a spa-style experience with multiple heads, steam, chromatherapy, and water falls? Both are correct. You can't have beauty and functionality without first understanding the mechanics.

Today's shower systems offer many options. First, there is a standard single showerhead controlled by a pressure balance valve(PBV). You can add a hand shower using a shower arm diverter. You can also suggest a wall bar to adjust the height of the hand shower. This is partucularly relevant for someone with special needs, be it height or handicap.

On the more luxurious side of things, you can go with up to two showerheads, but that would be the mabximum with a PBV. Pressure balance valves are limited in the amount of ware that they can handle -usually 5 gpm (gallons per minute). If you want to use more water, a thermostatic valve with volume control is required. Depending on the size of the therm valve and your water pressure, you can get up to 22 gpm.

There are a number of considerations when specifying themostatic over PBV. Here are two major differences:

*PBV's only regulate pressure, not themperature.

A thermostatic valve will regulate both. This means that as you use up your hot water with a PBV, the water coming out of the showerhead will keep getting cooler. Fore a five-minute showert with a single head, this is not a big deal. But once you add more showerheads, the water will cool much faster.

*A PBV starts from the off position and moves from cold to hot, always full force (no volume control). A themostatic valve will only control temperature and has no control over the water volume. You will need to add shuts offs, commonly referred to as colume controls. The more you use, the more can customize the amount of water coming out and from which showerhead. Volume controls give you the ability to usemore than one showerhead at a time. With a PBV, a diverter is required to switch between shower functions.

When it comes to designing custom showers, you are limited only by your imagination, as well as water supply to the home and plumbing codes. It's great to dream big, and custom showers have never been more popular. For instance, even the iPod has made it into the shower, as have steam systems, speakers, and TV's. There are a few limitations to what can go into today's shower.

Some simple things to chekc when designing a custom shower:

  1. Make sure you will have enough hot water. Do you need to go with a bigger water heater or maybe a tank less water heater?
  2. Do you have enough pressure? Is there enough water supply? It may be necessary to increase the pipe size going to the bathroom.
  3. Are the code restrictions to be considered? It is always a good idea to workd with a plumbing professional and not a showroom! The plumber is the only one with up to date local and state codes. And has the most experience when it comes to designing plumbing systems for custom showers.

Some systems are easier to install than others. From the all in one, column-style showers to the multi-piece custom shower, most shower systems require a detailed drawing so that all trades involved understand what needs to be done. This is not limited to carpenters and plumbers, but tile, HVAC, and electrical trades.

Drainage should also be considered. The more water coming out at one time the larger the drain needed. I often recommend wieht two drains or the new trough-style drains. the rough drains provide more options when it comes to construction and tiling.

When deciding where to place the showerheads or water features, there are many factos to consider: The needs of the client, including where the spray will hit; Can thee user turn the shoer on withou getting drenched?; Will the water go through the space between the door and the paner (or wall)?; Is there enough room for the plumber to plumb anf the framer to frame? Proper desifn is crucial to making sure the finished product meets expectations

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]]> <![CDATA[Carrying heavy loads comes with risks for back pain]]> https://www.lightning-deals.com/blog/carrying-heavy-loads-comes-with-risks-for-back-pain/ Tue, 23 Feb 2016 08:34:13 +0000 https://www.lightning-deals.com/blog/carrying-heavy-loads-comes-with-risks-for-back-pain/ In 1902 the US Cavalry recommended that horse never carry more than 20 percent of its weight into battle. Current studies confirm that the percentage put the least strain on the animals heart, respiration, muscles and bones. use that rule of thumb for what you and your children carry, too. Unfortunately, kids regularly tote backpacks that way 22 percent of their body weight or more. A lot of your throw portable computers over your shoulder, haul a weeks worth of veggies home from the farmers market or strap on a baby carrier to tote around a 30 to 40 pound child. Plus, many of you double or triple up. A purse Wayne three to seven pounds shares a shoulder with a shopping bag overflowing with groceries in a gym bag with workout clothes. Then there's the schlepping 40 pound carry on bags for airports. Ouch! You're risking chronic lower back pain, shoulder injury, neck strain, headaches and poor posture. Kids can injure their spine in ways that may call steel lifelong problems.

Here's how to make whatever you're toting safer:

1. Weight backpacks and purses; lighten the load is there too heavy. Always used both backpack shoulder straps. One shoulder carry amplifies the risk of lower back and shoulder pain and restricts blood flow to the arm.

2. Get rolling! Computer cases, kids backpacks, carry on luggage, shopping carts and gym bags come with great invention called wheels. Use em!

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]]> In 1902 the US Cavalry recommended that horse never carry more than 20 percent of its weight into battle. Current studies confirm that the percentage put the least strain on the animals heart, respiration, muscles and bones. use that rule of thumb for what you and your children carry, too. Unfortunately, kids regularly tote backpacks that way 22 percent of their body weight or more. A lot of your throw portable computers over your shoulder, haul a weeks worth of veggies home from the farmers market or strap on a baby carrier to tote around a 30 to 40 pound child. Plus, many of you double or triple up. A purse Wayne three to seven pounds shares a shoulder with a shopping bag overflowing with groceries in a gym bag with workout clothes. Then there's the schlepping 40 pound carry on bags for airports. Ouch! You're risking chronic lower back pain, shoulder injury, neck strain, headaches and poor posture. Kids can injure their spine in ways that may call steel lifelong problems.

Here's how to make whatever you're toting safer:

1. Weight backpacks and purses; lighten the load is there too heavy. Always used both backpack shoulder straps. One shoulder carry amplifies the risk of lower back and shoulder pain and restricts blood flow to the arm.

2. Get rolling! Computer cases, kids backpacks, carry on luggage, shopping carts and gym bags come with great invention called wheels. Use em!

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]]> <![CDATA[Stay away from ebay..]]> https://www.lightning-deals.com/blog/stay-away-from-ebay/ Tue, 23 Feb 2016 08:32:08 +0000 https://www.lightning-deals.com/blog/stay-away-from-ebay/ If you are a seller, they have turned it to a turmoil to sell to decent people. Now with their guarantees they fuck over the seller and they have all the power to do it. As a seller we have no say if someone claims that it wasn't as it was stated. I will make it my life's mission to abolish such company and their treasons. As a buyer you must be aware as well. And not from sellers but Ebay's policies and sucky rules

Here is an example why more people are leaving...

After years of shopping almost exclusively on Ebay, I realized several months ago that I no longer use Ebay for much of anything besides international purchases--and thanks to the shopping cart, I may have just made my last international Ebay purchase.

My first experience with Ebay's shopping cart and combined shipping discounts was frustrating, but at least I was able to bypass the cart's inconsistencies by requesting a total from the seller.

I wrestled with the shopping cart again this week on two orders, and this time there was no reprieve--the shopping cart calculated a discount on a few items but ignored other discounts, and I couldn't request totals from the sellers because 'discounts have already been applied'. I finally had to complete the purchases with absurdly high shipping costs, and the sellers had to refund the shipping overcharge. I'm not sure how this will affect the sellers' defect rates, but I'm sure both sellers will be paying Ebay fees on the refunded shipping costs.

I don't expect everything to work seamlessly on Ebay, but after my experiences this week I finally asked both sellers whether they sell through any other channels. One has a separate storefront that I'll be using for future orders. I'm hoping the other seller, one of my favorite suppliers, will consider adding Etsy or some other more manageable channel in the future.

*Sigh*. I sure miss the Ebay that was.

It's possible that my experiences with Ebay's shopping cart have been a fluke, but it's worth checking to see what the shopping cart does with your items, and whether your customers are running into similar issues.

]]> If you are a seller, they have turned it to a turmoil to sell to decent people. Now with their guarantees they fuck over the seller and they have all the power to do it. As a seller we have no say if someone claims that it wasn't as it was stated. I will make it my life's mission to abolish such company and their treasons. As a buyer you must be aware as well. And not from sellers but Ebay's policies and sucky rules

Here is an example why more people are leaving...

After years of shopping almost exclusively on Ebay, I realized several months ago that I no longer use Ebay for much of anything besides international purchases--and thanks to the shopping cart, I may have just made my last international Ebay purchase.

My first experience with Ebay's shopping cart and combined shipping discounts was frustrating, but at least I was able to bypass the cart's inconsistencies by requesting a total from the seller.

I wrestled with the shopping cart again this week on two orders, and this time there was no reprieve--the shopping cart calculated a discount on a few items but ignored other discounts, and I couldn't request totals from the sellers because 'discounts have already been applied'. I finally had to complete the purchases with absurdly high shipping costs, and the sellers had to refund the shipping overcharge. I'm not sure how this will affect the sellers' defect rates, but I'm sure both sellers will be paying Ebay fees on the refunded shipping costs.

I don't expect everything to work seamlessly on Ebay, but after my experiences this week I finally asked both sellers whether they sell through any other channels. One has a separate storefront that I'll be using for future orders. I'm hoping the other seller, one of my favorite suppliers, will consider adding Etsy or some other more manageable channel in the future.

*Sigh*. I sure miss the Ebay that was.

It's possible that my experiences with Ebay's shopping cart have been a fluke, but it's worth checking to see what the shopping cart does with your items, and whether your customers are running into similar issues.

]]> <![CDATA[Uncommon Knowledge]]> https://www.lightning-deals.com/blog/uncommon-knowledge/ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.lightning-deals.com/blog/uncommon-knowledge/ Good guys dominate: The vast majority of microbes are not harmful. On the contrary, many are helpful, including the natural flora inside the body. In the instestines, "good" microbes prevent bad bacteria from flourishing. When these bugs are depleted, diarrhea often occurs. 

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]]> Good guys dominate: The vast majority of microbes are not harmful. On the contrary, many are helpful, including the natural flora inside the body. In the instestines, "good" microbes prevent bad bacteria from flourishing. When these bugs are depleted, diarrhea often occurs. 

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]]> <![CDATA[Vital Statistics: Skin]]> https://www.lightning-deals.com/blog/vital-statistics-skin/ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.lightning-deals.com/blog/vital-statistics-skin/ 1/25 inch-2/25 inch: average thickness of the skin

19-34 days: Life span of skin cells

21-1/2 square feet: Area covered by skin on the average adult

65,000: Number of "good" bacteria inhabiting every square inch of skin

600 Miles: About how much hair most people grow in a lifetime

50,000 a minute: Rate at which dead fells flake and fall off the Body

]]> 1/25 inch-2/25 inch: average thickness of the skin

19-34 days: Life span of skin cells

21-1/2 square feet: Area covered by skin on the average adult

65,000: Number of "good" bacteria inhabiting every square inch of skin

600 Miles: About how much hair most people grow in a lifetime

50,000 a minute: Rate at which dead fells flake and fall off the Body

]]> <![CDATA[Winter Skincare]]> https://www.lightning-deals.com/blog/winter-skincare/ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.lightning-deals.com/blog/winter-skincare/ Long, Hot Showers

Long, hot showers may relax your soul, but they’ll also dry out your skin. During the cold-weather months, take shorter showers and use lukewarm to semi-hot water, which won’t strip your skin of essential oils. I also recommend using a moisturizing unscented soap with a washcloth -- no loofah, no buff puff and no deodorant soaps.

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]]> Long, Hot Showers

Long, hot showers may relax your soul, but they’ll also dry out your skin. During the cold-weather months, take shorter showers and use lukewarm to semi-hot water, which won’t strip your skin of essential oils. I also recommend using a moisturizing unscented soap with a washcloth -- no loofah, no buff puff and no deodorant soaps.

#lightningco #lightningdeals

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