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Why would someone want to use square shaped wire instead of regular round wire?

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Square wire is useful where space constraints are concerned. When formed into a coil an equivalent amount of square wire put in a coil can be placed in a tighter coil configuration than the same amount of round wire.
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Why do most of The Edge buggy designs use square section tubing instead of round?

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Not only do you need a pipe bender but achieving bends of the correct angle & distance with no twist is very difficult for a novice builder.
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Why does Dredging Supply Company, Inc. use square flotation tanks instead of round tanks?

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Square tanks, although much more expensive to manufacture, are more stable for a given size than round tanks. Square tanks are also more user friendly because all you do is add handrails and you have a safe work platform. Special grating schemes have to be devised on round tanks to allow even a personnel walkway to be added to the top of the tank. We not only allow our potential customers to contact and visit with our established customers, but we highly recommend it.
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What's the best use for round-shaped potatoes?

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Round shaped potatoes are generally better when boiled. They keep their shape and their texture stays firm. They are excellent in salads, soups, stews, and similar dishes.
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Why use a wire instead of a draft?

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Essentially, wire transfers provide two advantages over drafts: speed and security. While drafts are generally sent by mail or courier, wires are electronic instructions for monetary transfers that can be sent and received within two business days in most cases. As such, wires can be easily traced so the risk of loss or theft is minimal compared to physically sending a draft.
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Are square or triangular subwoofers better than round ones?

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Better" is a relative term, since the bass you prefer might differ from someone else's taste. If you're into imaginative looks and style, square and triangular subwoofers might be for you. They'll definitely catch the eye! These woofers also reproduce bass extremely well (Kicker's square woofers are big on the competition scene), though traditional round woofers tend to play more accurately.
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Why square and rectangular canopy shapes instead of round?

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Square and rectangular canopies offer significantly greater shade coverage than their round and octagonal cousins. Where a typical 10' diameter round umbrella only offers 78 square feet of shade, our 10'x10' square market umbrella delivers 100 square feet of shade - 25% more protection for the same overall diameter.
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Do I install the drywall the same if I using round corners instead of square corner bead ... ?

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Answer: No. If you are using square corners then you need to install the drywall square/flush at the corners. If you are using round corners then you need to hold the drywall back 1/4" -1/2" to allow room for the curved part of the corner bead to fit on all the way.
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What if I want to use Gnu utilities instead of SysV?

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If you would like to use Gnu utilities for compiling, and for general environment feel, you can do it. Just add the following line to your .cshrc file:
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middot; Why use a Thin Client instead of a regular PC?

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The main reason thin clients are better than PCs is because they offer "Lower Total Cost of Ownership". By reducing maintenance and install time, thin clients keep downtime to an absolute minimum. For example, to update 5 PCs you need to reinstall and configure all 5 PCs one at a time. With thin clients you would simply make the update once on the server and all 5 thin clients would realize the update immediately.
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What kind of bullets do you want? Round, square, arrows?

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The Number format box shows you how your bullet will look. The default set of bullets is, to my taste, completely unattractive. If you, too, would like a different bullet, in the Number Style box, choose the bullet of your choice. You can change the colour and size by clicking the Font button. In the Level list, choose Level 2. In the Number Format box, choose the bullet you would like for level 2 bullets. Repeat this for levels 3 to 5.
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Are round or shaped implants better?

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Round implants are by far the most popular and are less expensive. Shaped implants occasionally turn into the wrong position in the pocket creating an odd shape to the breast. Round implants tend to assume a natural breast shape in a standing position and become more round when laying down, similar to what a normal breast does. Shaped implants keep the same shape in any position, giving them a more "glued on" appearance.
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Why should I buy my shaped wire from CDP?

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CDP has a wealth of experience in producing flat, rectangular and special section wire. We can supply bright, patented, hard drawn, cold rolled, hot rolled, cold drawn and annealed wire. Our Technical Specialists can assist in design and development of special shapes tailored to your application. We are a flexible and responsive supplier who is constantly working to reduce costs and lead times to offer you the most cost effective solutions.
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Can I use RG-59 wire instead of RG-6 wire?

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No, RG-6 video cable is for digital video transmissions (required for satellite systems ) and should be used instead of RG-59 (prior standard) which is not able to transmit digital video signals.
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Is the fingerboard shaped or square?

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Our fretboards are profiled around the outside to the final F5 shape ready for you to install the frets and attach the binding. And, of course, the fret slots are cut. No further shaping is necessary. To facilitate the proper location and fit of the fretboard extender, we rout a flat region to accept the extender. With the extender in place in this recess, it is easy to identify where the 15th fret crosspiece goes.
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Why are some buttons square while others are round?

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A square button represents another map having a group of locations. The round button is an actual location. For example, on the main menu, Petra has a circle because it is the only location to go to in that area of Jordan.
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What gauge speaker wire should I use in my system?

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For the best speaker damping and least amount of power loss you will want to use the heaviest gauge that is practical. The length of the speaker wire should be considered when considering wire gauge. The shorter the run, the smaller gauge you can use with minimum power and damping factor loss. The longer the run, the heavier gauge you will need to minimize power and damping factor loss. You will also want to consider the size of power amplifier you are using.
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How do I wire the output for unbalanced use?

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Since this unit uses a cross-coupled output, it is imperative that pin 3 be grounded to pin 1 and the audio positive connected to pin 2. It is also very important to make sure the unit is earth grounded using a separate wire connected to the chassis ground screw near the red power connector. See Sound System Interconnection for further details. Not having an earth ground connection to the chassis is the number one cause of failure
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What gauge wire do I use if I want to hard wire my channels to my Light Controller?

Frequently Asked Questions - Light Controllers
ANSWER: This depends on the size of load you will be placing on the channel. A full 10A load typically requires 16AWG wire. Please refer to the National Electric code or other manufacturers' guidelines for proper wire sizing.
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Do you supply round wire?

Cold Drawn Products: FAQs
Generally speaking CDP's manufacturing expertise lies in the production of flat wire and special profile wire. However, the processing of round wire is part of our production methods and we will examine enquiries for round materials.
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Why do you use flat step ladders with safety rails instead of round rungs?

BergfeldRecreation.com - Frequently Asked Questions
Simply put, it is a much safer access to your playset. Especially for young children who cannot manipulate round rungs. Our flat step ladders offer a larger surface area for those small feet to step on. Also, round rungs do get slippery when wet and are not safe. We only use round rungs on our monkey bars which are geared for children ages 5 and up. Our step ladders are beefy with 2 x 6 redwood construction with steel safety rails.
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What if I did not use the round(s) that I won, or I could not use them?

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By placing bids at GolfUS.com, you are agreeing to pay for the items won. You are responsible for payment whether you use the rounds or not. NO REFUNDS will be offered on rounds unless courses are closed due to extreme weather conditions. If you are unable to use the auction in the allotted time frame and it is an extreme situation, please call the course and explain. THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REFUSE YOUR REQUEST AT THIS TIME.
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How do you crop the image for a round or square item?

PhotosOnThings: Frequently Asked Questions
The description for each item specifies the size of the image, so you can make a rough assessment with a ruler, or an accurate one with a template - but this may not apply if we are using a different-size copy of the image. If you are sending the image by post, DO NOT TRY TO CUT THE PICTURE YOURSELF, OR WRITE ON IT. If you have special instructions, please write them on a separate sheet of paper.
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What is better, round line or square line?

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It depends who you ask. Some users prefer round line, some prefer square line. Generally we recommend round line in manual or tap heads where you have to wind the line on a spool, and square line for fixed line heads.
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CAN I QUILT A SQUARE QUILT IN A ROUND HOOP?

Hinterberg Design Quilting Hoops and Frames
Of course you can! The competition has to come up with a sales pitch of some kind, but that's all it is! A way to convince you to buy theirs instead of ours. Round Hoops have been successfully used for centuries for every kind of needlework. Nearly all needlework is done on woven fabric. Round hoops give you even tension and grip firmly. Our hoops hold fabric without slipping, and used correctly, do not distort the weave in any way. It is easier to reach all areas of the hoop with a round hoop.
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Q29. Why use a multipart wire rope sling instead of a single-strand wire rope sling?

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A. Single strand sling is less flexible than a multipart wire rope sling. Also, a multipart wire rope sling provides a better D/d ratio. A. Up to 1-1/8", 6x25 IWRC. Over 1-1/8", 6x37 IWRC is used. T&D Ultra's are made from 7x19 GAC.
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What happens if I run it on regular unleaded instead of high octane?

Volkswagen Touareg Frequently-Asked Questions
The Touareg's engine management system will retard ignition timing sufficiently to prevent predetonation (knock or ping). This may or may not be noticeable to the average Touareg driver, but theoretically should reduce the performance of the engine. Some have suggested that premium fuel has benefits beyond its octane content. One claimed benefit of premium fuel is that it includes better detergents to prevent the build-up of deposits in the engine's combustion chamber.
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Can I use Radiant Barrier instead of regular insulation?

Radiant Barrier FAQ, Energy Efficient Solutions
There are some venders which suggest to use radiant barrier instead of regular insulation, but we always recommend using it in conjunction with regular insulation. The reason is that they work to perform different functions. Regular insulation primarily slows down conductive heat transfer, but does not prevent radiant heat from penetrating. Radiant Barrier blocks radiant heat, but not conductive heat transfer.
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Why use WebMail instead of a regular email program?

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WebMail is a convenient way to check email while you are away from your normal computer terminal. It is intended for temporary and occasional use while traveling, when convenience is the most important factor. As long as you have access to the Internet via a browser, you can send and receive mail, and create and maintain an address book while away from home.
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Why should I use this phone instead of my regular phone to access interpreters?

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The dual handset makes the exchange more confidential and hygienic for the customer service or patient care environment. There is no need to put the call on the speakerphone or to pass a handset back and forth. Of course, we do recommend cleaning the patient handset with an antiseptic wipe before or after each use.
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