The latest posts from the Kids Weather forum on AccuWeather.com http://forums.accuweather.com/index.php Wed, 16 May 2012 21:06:42 +0100 10 http://forums.accuweather.com/index.php http://forums.accuweather.com/index.php?showtopic=25260 RainWise Inc. is a privately owned company incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1974. The name was derived from the original product, a tipping bucket remote reading rain gauge.

In 1981 the company moved to Bar Harbor, Maine and the development of a new line of electronic consumer weather instrumentation began with the WS-1000, the first digital "consumer" weather station.

In 1985 the company built a new manufacturing/showroom facility in downtown Bar Harbor. The success of the consumer based instrument line led to the development of an Industrial product line in 1991. The Industrial equipment quickly became recognized for its customizable configuration, NIST traceability and an unheard of at the time 5 year warranty.

RainWise has continued to supply innovative consumer products and turn-key Industrial systems. The General Service Administration awarded RainWise with a GSA contract in 1991. Under this contract the company's products are available to over 700 Government agencies.

Today, RainWise is a proud, employee-owned company which continues to produce American-made products. The prevailing attitude of each and every employee is consistent throughout...make the best product to the best of your ability and stand behind it. The product will and always has spoken for itself.

We welcome your questions.]]> team Rainwise team Rainwise Thu, 03 Feb 2011 05:08:47 +0000 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 05:08:47 +0000 25260 http://forums.accuweather.com/index.php?showtopic=24655 Sure we provide a variety of cameras and Video Cams.. but more than that we want to stand apart from everyone else, as we are willing to help you decide what camera is best for you.
We have the best prices, and the best support.
We also encourage you to post your pictures on our team page. Our log in name is Team Fumfie and out pass word is camera.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Both Jesse and Ron will be reviewing our cameras and showing you how to use them, be it for storm chasing, bird watching, boating, or any other activity you wish to capture.
Thanks for joining us as we learn together.
]]> Team Fumfie Penns Woods Weather Team Mon, 03 Jan 2011 04:05:46 +0000 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 04:26:35 +0000 24655 http://forums.accuweather.com/index.php?showtopic=22809 Feel free to ask us any questions about our equipment.
Anglers look for our new Tournament Class reels.

Pinnacle will be introducing new "Tournament Class" reels that are designed for anglers looking for baitcasters and spinning reels that exhibit both superior build quality and a rich overall feature-set. Leveraging the expertise of their pro-staff these reels are designed to be the highest end reels that Pinnacle has introduced to date.]]> Pinnacle Fishing Team BeckyMarie Fri, 17 Sep 2010 03:20:22 +0100 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:56:10 +0100 22809 http://forums.accuweather.com/index.php?showtopic=22804
Carolina Skiffs are the most durable, versatile, stable and economical boats built today. Whether you need a pleasure boat, fishing boat or commercial work boat, Carolina Skiff allows you to custom build your very own Carolina Skiff.

Carolina Skiff offers the broadest selection of skiff boats because we know when it comes to boating activities you’d rather keep your options open, and our full product line can be very accommodating. The desire to give each Carolina Skiff owner the most for their money created the pride and excellence by which Carolina Skiff, LLC lives. Building with the highest quality materials and designing boats for styling and performance, there is no wonder why Carolina Skiff remains one of the industry’s top boat builders.

All Carolina Skiffs offer a high payload capacity with plenty of interior space. Carry more weight, farther and faster, with less horsepower and less fuel consumption.

All Carolina Skiff boats are NMMA certified, adhering to the highest quality standards in the US marine industry
]]> Team Carolina Skiff Penns Woods Weather Team Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:27:05 +0100 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:03:48 +0100 22804 http://forums.accuweather.com/index.php?showtopic=18026
With our new Mr. Ice bobbers fishermen can buy refill foam and save money! Fishermen can also use their excess foam because the bottom is removable. Either add a new refill or or your old excess foam take your pick! Our refills serve both Mr Ice & Summer Ice lines!


Summer Ice is truly a new revolution in float design! Fisherman can adjust the buoyancy of their float for the first time in history! First they attach their float and drop it in the water. Then, if the foam is 1 inch above the water they simply tear or cut off the extra inch of foam, add a Vis-Stick or Lightstick and GO! ! Our refills packs serve both Summer Ice & Mr Ice which allows you to use them year round!
]]> Team Rod-N-Bobbs jcbrown Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:54:32 +0000 Thu, 06 May 2010 18:24:45 +0100 18026 http://forums.accuweather.com/index.php?showtopic=18020 About Us
Rod-N-Bobbs Incorporated is a family owned fishing tackle and supply company located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. For more than 16 years the Rod-N-Bobb's name has been synonymous with quality fishing products. A leader in both the night fishing and day fishing markets, our company takes a tremendous amount of pride in our innovative product lines. It is our forward thinking mindset that has driven Rod-N-Bobb's to launch a number of new products over the years.

The patented Boss Bobber is the world's first and only resistance distributing bobber making it the most sensitive bobber on the market today. Our Lucky Jack line of lighted bobbers and batterystick products coupled with our Tackle Beacon and improved Bobber Stop line ( patent pending ) are huge sellers simply due to our unmatched quality and innovation. Then of course there is our patented Original Beacon lightstick line, the product line that started it all which is now available in many different colors, sizes and applications. Also, check out our Torchstick line of lightsticks. Recently introduced they round out our 1.5 inch line of lightsticks quite nicely. While visiting our site also check out our Pre-Rig, EZ-flo & Duz-it-all lines.

Rod-N-Bobbs is committed to providing fishermen everywhere with the highest quality products. Check back to our website often, as we will continue to introduce new product offerings for you to add to your tackle box. Thank you so much for your patronage, we truly appreciate it.

If you have any question concerning our bobbers let us know.
]]> Team Rod-N-Bobbs BeckyMarie Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:54:04 +0000 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:00:19 +0000 18020 http://forums.accuweather.com/index.php?showtopic=17971 ]]> Team Si-Tex marine Electronics BeckyMarie Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:32:34 +0000 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:05:45 +0000 17971 http://forums.accuweather.com/index.php?showtopic=17702
Icicles May be pretty, but they’re hiding a destructive problem.
Can your roof support the weight?
Will my insurance cover a problem?

By Cheryl Rotole, www.Roofrake.com 734-560-7153

You may think those icicles hanging from your roof are pretty but they are actually a symptom of a potentially damaging problem for your home. As snow melts from you roof either by the sun or heat escaping from the home it tends to refreeze at the edges and other juncture points of your roof. The refreezing of water has a damming effect creating an even bigger ice dam behind it. Continuous feeding of the ice dam by melting and refreezing snow melt can cause significant damage to the roof and well as interior of the home. As the water seeps under shingles it refreezes expanding and creating an even bigger gap for future drainage to fill and further the cycle. This in the very least is raising your shingles. As the cycle continues the water will look for and create cracks in the wood and walls each time expanding to create more damage ‘til you see leakage and cracks in the ceiling and walls of the home.

Weight of Snow
A square foot of compacted snow can way close to 50 pounds. Many roofs, especially, older, flat and special structures such as carports, garages, and sheds are not always rated to support this kind of weight. It is important to remove as much of it as you safely can from the ground. We encounter people daily that did not know a tool was even available for this. Many inventions have been around since the 1800s to lighten the snow load on barns.

What can you do if you already have ice dams?

You need to remove the source of the water that is creating this problem. This can be safely done from the ground with a product called a roof rake. A roof rake is not a rake as in what you’d use in fall but rake refers to the pulling or raking process involved in pulling the snow off the roof, versus a shovel which you push. If the ice dams are already there try to remove as much snow as possible from the area of the roof behind the ice dam, at least 4-6 feet. Do not try to pull at the ice dam. You’ll damage your roofrake and the roof. Many people have pulled down shingles from their roof tugging at them with a roofrake. Remember there’s frozen water above and below the shingles. Once the snow is no longer there to feed the ice dam it will start to diminish in size. Many homeowners use ladies nylons filled with calcium chlorite or ice melter tablets – hockey puck like tablets that can be tossed on a roof.

If you’ve had ice damming in the past or signs of leakage it’s important to remove the snow from the front 4-6 feet of your roof after every snow fall. Just as you’d go out there to shovel the snow from the driveway or sidewalks, you need to get out and remove the snow from the roof. Get your roofrake out and pull the snow off that first 4-6 feet and any other trouble areas you’re aware of.



How do I know how long of a roofrake to get?

When using a roofrake you typically stand as far back on the ground so you can see where you’re working. For example on a typical one story I stand about 6 feet back but on a second story you’ll need to stand 18’ or so back. Terrain has a lot to do with it to a house up on a hill you’ll need more length. For a 21’ roofrake it can reach halfway up a single story and just to the gutter on a second story. On a 2 story house you’ll need two 5 foot extensions.

Will it damage my roof?

There are different types of roofrakes available. Roofrake.com carries different roofrakes for various roof surfaces as well as solar panels. The roofrakes available feature special treatments or features that prevent the blades from shearing the asphalt from shingles such as wheels or rollers. For metal roofs the goal is avoiding the metal blade coming in contact with the treated metal and clearing the seams that can be as high as an inch and a half.

Will my insurance cover a problem?

It is essential that review your insurance policy and check with your agent before you have a problem. Basic form insurance policies do not cover collapse of a structure due to the weight of ice or snow. With people trying to save costs wherever possible it may be something to look in to. Most insurance companies improve the language from basic form, but look into it before you have no options.

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About roofrake.com

Roofrake.com was started in 2000 in Plymouth, Michigan when the owners viewed a man on top of his steep roof with a snow shovel. Thinking there has to be a better way they found a few firms with long handled snow shovels called roofrakes. The company now offers over a half dozen American Made tools to remove safely remove snow from a roof. Due to economic stimulus programs offered solar panels can now be commonly found on roofs. Roofrake.com offers the only soft headed roofrake to keep your solar panels clear of snow so they can continue to work year round.

Cheryl Rotole has been with Roofrake.com for 8 years. Roofrake.com offers same day shipping as well as a knowledgeable staff that can match the best roofrake to your specific situation, be it deep snow, metal roof or solar panels. Please call 734.560.7153 or visit www.roofrake.com for more information or to order.



]]> Roof Rake BeckyMarie Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:52:57 +0000 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:38:02 +0100 17702 http://forums.accuweather.com/index.php?showtopic=17610
I'm sure you know that you need to make healthy food choices, drink lots of water, and take your vitamins every day, right?

But, depending on the weather, there can sometimes be other things that you should do also, to take care of your skin.


In the sunshine:
Most of you are not having sunshine right now, I'll bet! However, when it is sunny out, there are some very important things you need to remember. First, you need to make sure that you always wear a good sunscreen, that can protect your skin. The sun feels good, but the suns rays can also damage your skin over time, and not just when you get a sunburn.

Did you know that you can get sunburned on your lips? It's true!! When you are in the sun, you need to use a lip balm that has sunscreen in it, as well.

Also, when you play in the sun, you need to make extra sure that you drink lots of water and keep up on your vitamins, because it takes more effort for your body to be active when it's warmer out.


In the snow:
Believe it or not, you have to take the same precautions about the sunshine when it's snowing as you do when it's sunny and warm! Why? Because clouds and snow can act like giant mirrors! Even though you can't see the sun, the clouds and the snow can reflect the sun's rays back onto your skin - sometimes even more than when it is sunny!

When the weather is cold, even if it isn't snowing, the moisture level in the air goes down. That's why your skin gets dry and your lips can get chapped when it gets colder outside. When it's cold you have to make sure to use products are your skin that moisturize, like moisturizing lotions, lip treatments, and hair products.


In the wind:
When it's windy outside, the effect is the same as when it is cold - there is less moisture in the air. So, just like when it is cold, when it is windy you have to make sure to use products are your skin, lip, and hair that support moisture retention, so that you don't dry out.

Doubly so when it's windy AND cold!


Just as important as using the right care for your body in the right weather, is knowing what ingredients are in the things you put on and in your body, and where they come from. It's also important to make sure that products you use are being responsible to the earth. For example, making sure that the products you use are not tested on animals, use recycled packaging and the packaging can be recycled, that the ingredients don't harm the environment and that they are harvested in a way that doesn't harm the environment or the animals living in it.

Do you have questions about how to keep your body healthy when the weather changes? Do you have tips about how you can improve your health when it's hot or cold outside?

Post them here!!


Also, Arbonne manufactures a wide variety of health and nutrition products that are all natural, responsible to the earth, and formulated for the whole family! If you are looking for good products to help keep your body healthy, come visit us at the link below.]]> Arbonne Team Arbonne Team Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:22:07 +0000 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:57:05 +0000 17610 http://forums.accuweather.com/index.php?showtopic=17183
Ron and I will be online today during the storm keeping you up on the fun. My boots are ready and I've got my coat and gloves laid out for after work. AND I am making Snow Cream today .. anyone hungry?

It is now 1:05 pm here in Johnstown, Pa and the snow is just beginning to fall. Right now I am in zip code 15905. The roads are still clear but all of the schools are letting out early. YAY!

I just talked to the traction bus driver. The roads are just wet. I'll be checking in all day ...

Have fun!

BeckyMarie
AccuKidz Director]]> BeckyMarie jcbrown Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:11:39 +0000 Wed, 05 May 2010 17:47:45 +0100 17183