Ice energy 'batteries in off-peak (low energy cost) periods use copper coils filled with cold refrigerant to create ice from the homeowner's regular tap water.

Ice Energy公司的电池在非用电高峰期(此时耗能成本低)时可借助注满冷凝剂的铜线圈，将用户家的普通自来水冷冻成冰。

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Well, tap-and-go cards are regular bankcards but with a built-in chip and antenna.

感应式支付卡也是常见的银行卡，但内部有植入的芯片和天线。

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Carry out regular leakage tests on concealed piping and check for overflowing tanks, waste, worn tap washers and other defects in the water supply system.

定期检查隐蔽水管，以防漏损，检查内部供水系统，修理有毛病的水箱、水头及其他的供水设施。

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And if he wanted them sooner for any reason at all, he could tap them simply by paying regular taxes and a company-set penalty (or "haircut") of as little as 2%.

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