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Analog Voltmeter Alarm Clock
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ou don’t need to know your way around an analog voltmeter to appreciate this clever alarm clock. Designed to look like the voltage-measuring contraption
an electrical engineer would use the Analog Voltmeter Alarm Clock simply tries to jump-start your day. One meter displays hours, the other displays
minutes, and the red toggle switch handles the alarm. Awkward Engineer’s Analog Voltmeter Alarm Clock is USB powered, has a backlight option, and
even has a “twitchy needle” display mode. After a long day of playing with electrical circuits, you’ll be happy to rest your head next to this guy.
Made by novelty electronics manufacturer Awkward Engineer, it looks like a vintage analog voltmeter, except it displays hours and minutes instead of volts and
amps. Headed by entrepreneur Sam Feller, Awkward Engineer previously had success with its Kickstarter-funded
Voltmeter Clock. Now, the company has added an alarm function, which is set using a toggle switch (with a snazzy
red safety cover) on the side. The device also features a custom-designed Atmel microcontroller-based circuit
board, an AM/PM indicator LED, an optional backlight on its display, and mode-select knobs on top. It’s powered by
a USB cable, which can be plugged into a conventional outlet using an included “wall wart” adapter.
Price range from €155 www.awkwardengineer.com
Stanley Inverter Welder
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he Stanley Inverter Welder can take on almost any job, welding a large variety
of metals like mild and stainless steel, carbon steel, cast iron, and low alloy.
Amazingly compact and powerful, the power 120 is the ultimate in power,
performance and portability. Using 230-volt input, this professional inverter welder
produces up to 140 amps. Weighing an ultra-light 10 lbs., you can take it anywhere the
job demands.
The power 120 even comes with a professional Stanley carrying case which doubles
as a tool box. This ultra-compact welder produces an unbelievably smooth weld bead,
greatly reducing clean-up work. The power 120 is ideal for tradesman and professional
users in the shop, repair & maintenance and field jobs. The Welder has an absorbed
power of 2.3KVA. This little guy delivers a big punch with its Best-in-Class specs.
Price range from €200 www.toolstore.ie
Frontier Plus - Portable Woodburning Stove
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our outdoor experiences just got a huge upgrade thanks
to Anevay Outdoor Technology’s new Frontier Plus stove.
Combining the best aspects of the worlds of woodburners
and camping stoves, Frontier Plus is a portable woodburning stove
that can be installed in everything from garden igloos and tiny
houses to tents and sheds to give you access to efficient outdoor
cooking and heating. As with any other product of this type, the
biggest issue is generally the transportation part, but the Frontier
Plus breaks down so all components fit inside the body which has a
carrying handle.
With its contained firebox, the Frontier Stove is 10 times more
efficient than an open fire. This means that you need less fuel for
the same heat output and cooking temperatures. It’s also good
news for the environment: burning less fuel means a huge reduction
in harmful emissions that can damage the ozone.
The total weight of the stove and flues is an easy 10kg, and there’s
even a convenient carry handle on its side so you can grab it and go!
Price range from €215 www.anevay.co.uk
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