Major household appliances - repair or replace?
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Appliance points to consider
Will the new appliance fit in the old appliance's space? Will the efficiency of the new appliance save you more money in the long run than the cost to repair the old appliance? What will it cost to recycle the old appliance?
Lasts: 8 to 12 years
Cost to replace: $400 to $4,500
Common problems and cost to repair: Igniter/surface burner won't heat, $225; erratic thermostat, $250; gas valve won't open, $295
How new models have improved: Sealed gas burners to keep out spills; easier-to-clean surfaces on electric ranges; more self-cleaning models.
Lasts: 8 to 14 years
Cost to replace: $550 to $4,000
Source: Pocono Record
Cal Dive Pick Saab Seaeye Panther for Extreme Conditions
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To tackle the strong currents in Australia’s offshore oil & gas fields, leading contracting company, Cal Dive International (Australia) Pty Limited, selected Saab Seaeye’s powerful new Panther XT Plus ROV (Zone Rated and configured for operations in hazardous areas) when making that choice.
A Cal Dive spokesman said, ‘The Panther ticks all the boxes. It is small enough to work inside rig and platform jackets, yet powerful enough to open and close pipeline valves and operate in the strong currents of open water.’
Although intended primarily for inspection work on oil & gas platforms, sub-sea completions and associated pipelines, Cal Dive says, ‘It has the muscle to do whatever needs to be done.’
Cal Dive points to the fact the Panther XT Plus has ten powerful thrusters, has 50% more power and swims 30% faster than any other electric work ROV of its class.
Such thruster power means it can maintain position whilst working in the strong currents of Australian waters that would normally restrict the operations of other similar ROV’s.
Source: The Maritime Executive (press release)
