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Our Choice - the Ocean Signal RescueMe PLB1 with 406Mhz transmissionThe Ocean Signal PLB1 is a personal locator beacon (PLB) that is designed to help rescuers locate individuals who are lost at sea or in remote locations. This compact, handheld device allows users to send out a distress signal that can be picked up by satellite and relayed to search and rescue teams, providing crucial information about their location and the nature of their emergency.The Ocean Signal PLB1 is small and lightweigh …

If you're in Ireland looking to buy a home cooling fan for warmer summer temperatures, it may be hard to decide which fan to choose. We have a few helpful Q&As to guide you.Which fans are the best?The best fans are those that effectively cool the air in your space, without getting in your way or making a noise. Many fans are big and noisy, but the Meaco range is designed to be compact and super-quiet without compromising on cooling performance.Which fans are the best for Ireland? …

There are so many things floating around in the air you breathe in your home, and some of these can trigger physical reactions and exacerbate allergies.The air in your home contains a wide range of particles and almost certainly includes dust mites. If you have a pet, there will be dander from fur and skin, and ff you live near a busy road, there will also be particles that come from vehicle pollution. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can also get into the air from everyday cleaning products as …

Notice from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport:In response to Marine Casualty Investigation Board recommendations, the purpose of this Marine Notice is to: remind masters, owners, users, charterers, skippers and crew of fishing vessels of previous safety advice and requirements issued by means of Marine Notices and supply links1 to such Notices; and to inform the sector of several recommendations in relation to smaller vessels and that they are under consideration for inclusion in th …

Over the years, our service stations have serviced many thousands of inflatable lifejackets and our engineers have accumulated a comprehensive knowledge base of the faults that we regularly find when first opening a lifejacket for inspection.  Alarmingly, a significant percentage of these lifejackets received would simply not work. These are primarily lifejackets that look okay on the outside and the owners are usually unaware on any problems.  We list the top 5 faults …