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Saints Safety Barrel

Saints Safety Barrel

Storing flares, EPIRB's and emergency radios in different locations is dangerous, in a sudden capsize or sinking this critical equipment is unlikely to be gathered in time. More >

Stepwise lge

Stepwise

Using your credit card to make payments online or over the phone isn’t as secure as you think. More >

Quiet Wave lge

QuietWave

QuietWave uses a 100% organic rubberised material to dampen the transfer of sound through a wall, floor, ceiling or door. More >

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The New Inventors Episode 42

Wednesday 19 November 2008 at 8pm

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Inventions from previous episodes

Everycare Water-Miser

The Every Care Water Miser is a device which can be retrofitted to taps or shower roses and enables the user to control water flow through applying gentle force by foot to a pressure pad.... More »

Microfan

The Microfan is a microwave-proof appliance, which allows you to reheat pre-baked foodstuffs like pies, pastries, and pizzas, without the pastry going soggy.... More »

Bull Ant Block Lifter

The Bull Ant Block Lifter is a manually operated block lifting trolley which enables one person to move and lift into place limestone, sandstone or other masonry blocks with no strain to the back and shoulders of the operator.... More »

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