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Vol. 17 No. 1 (Winter 2009)
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Last issue, we explored fireplace hazards and focused on installation issues. In Vol. 17, No. 1, we address the many ways people use fireplaces incorrectly. One of the foremost problems is the temptation to use a fireplace as a primary source of heat, but manufacturers warn against it for many reasons. Find out the myriad of other problems involving improper use.
Special Report: Refrigerator fires
Of all the appliances in your home, the largest one – a refrigerator – is probably the least understood. Understanding how refrigeration works is relatively simple, however, and can help you avoid confusion in a fire investigation involving one. Check out how they work and can fail, leading to fires.
X-Ray Vision: Was the switch on or off?
The answer to this question can often help investigators figure out the cause of a fire and one way to get the answer is to X-ray the switch. Once you have the X-ray in hand, how do you go about reading it? This issue, we show you how like switches appear in X-rays when they’re on and off.
And, in every issue:
Fast Facts • Something for Nothing • Reviews • In-Court Tips • Product Recalls and Manufacturer Problems • Techniques • Site Surfing
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