How Does An Oil Burner Furnace Work?

When activated, the oil furnace uses a fuel pump to draw oil from a reserve tank through a filter and into the burner chamber. There, the oil is converted into a mist that is sprayed onto the burner. … The air that was pulled from the home and into the furnace passes over the chamber … Read more

Why Is My Heater Clicking?

Your furnace is most likely making a clicking noise due to your furnace’s spark igniter trying to ignite the pilot light/burners. A repeated clicking indicates a failure/system malfunction. This problem is especially troublesome when you are not getting heat at some point during the very cold winter months. Why is my heater making a clicking … Read more

Can Ferns Grow In Ponds?

Robust, bright green, and typically moisture-loving, ferns would make a great addition to the margins of ponds or bog gardens. As long as the crown of the plant is kept dry, some ferns will even thrive in waterlogged soil. … If you’re looking to plant them around your pond, here are some beautiful species to … Read more

Can You Plant A Pickle Seed?

Plant in rows or hills, planting them one to 1 1/2 inches deep. When planting in rows, sow seeds 2 to 3″ apart. Will pickled seeds grow? (I say “most likely” because some pickling processes are done cold and use a more natural sort of fermentation. But unless you got your pickled peppers at a … Read more

How Could A Bacteriophage Be Used To Clone A Gene?

Some of the earliest cloning experiments made use of bacteriophages or viruses to carry recombinant DNA molecules, introduce them into cells, and enable the production of new phage or viral particles containing copies of the recombinant DNA. How are bacteriophages used in cloning? The bacteriophages used for cloning are the λ phage and M13 phage. … Read more