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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1968-02-08, Page 9HOUSEWORK'S AS EASY AS WREN YOU'RE LIVING BETTER ELECTRICALLY! Let -us help you get the most out of electricity. Make certain you are taking advantage 'of a properly planned electrical service that will avoid overloading that is adequate to handle today's additional appliances. Call Us Now For a Free Estimate NATIONAL ELECTRICAL WEEK FEBRUARY 11th — 17th FRANK ,KLING LIMITED Phone +527-1320 Seaforth Ow:Oka Advances .Febr,uary llth to VItit is the week when thecomplex electri- cal industry breathes a silent "Thank you, Mr. Edison." For it was Thomas Edison whose imagination and skill were to bring many iinprove- ments'to mankind, who, in 1879 produced , the first reliable light source from electricty. Until then, the world's mil- lions had groped their way through the dark — first using torches, then oil lamps, candles and coal oil lanvps.' The pace of living was slow — it had to be -- and by comparison to to- day's mode 9.f life, quite primi- tive. The electric lamp, which brought the development of the entire electrical industry, rev- • olutionized our way of life. It made possible or imPreved4 al" nest everything we take for granted today. A dram:atic, although un- pleasant illustration of the ex- tent to which we are depend eat on electric Ugh* and elec- tricity generally, came to the eastern part of 'Canada" arid the aboa two years ago when a massive eleetrigal. breal,rdOwn occurred. SuditenrY,—inillions were plunged bite darkneSS. Elevators in skyscrapers halted, transportation systems giound to a halt, lights went out in New York, Toronto, and. him- dreds of other large and small communities, Some persons panicked. Criminals took quick . advantage. Accidents jtimped. It was a dramatic reminder of DEAR DORIS advice from Doris Clark THE OUTSIDER • DEARipORIS — I have a son, 9, who is disliked by other boys. There is one particular boy who tells .him:., "We don't want you to play with us; get out!" This has left him very shy. When a• -strange boy comes for a visit with his. parents, he is so afraidhe won't play with him right that he usually hides' until he leaves. At home he plays more with his sister and her friends and I' was wondering if he should not be allowed. to do this as it may be the reason the boys don't Iike . Puzzled Mom DEAR MOM — Nine is an age when a lad worries about ,• making the grade socially. Also a time when the aggressive type throws his weight around — for same reason. Unlesshe Ls markedly inter- ested in girls' pursnits, there is no connection. More likely some one incident or disagree- ,ment sparked: the aversion, and mob psychology did the rest. Have you asked his teacher? ' Don't make an issue. Help him throw a party for a ha Classified Aft' pay dividends. 'CHECK YOUR 'HOME FOR ELECTRICAL FIRE HAZARDS DURING. NATIONAL ELECTR1 CAL WEEK One out of Avery 10 fires -in Ontario is caused by the misuse of electricity Fuses Fuses are the safety valves in your electrical wiring. • — Fuses greater than 15 amperes must not be used in ordinary lighting and re6eptacle circuits, as the conductors in these circuits can safely carry on- ly 15 amperes. 'Never replace blown fuses with pennies, washets, tin foil or oversize fuses. If 15 ampere fuses will not allow you to operate the lights, 'and a ° ppli- ances which are now connected in a circuit, then this circuit is overloaded. FLEXIBLE CORDS Flexible cords must not be used for permanent wiring, that is, to make permanent extensions to circuits. These cords are.not large enough to safely carry as mudi current u the permanent wiring withOut becoming dangerously-.&erheated.. hazards when they are: Flexible cords create electrical fire (a) bare or badly deteriorated; (b) run under rugs; (c) nailed to baseboards, door or window frames, walls and ceilings; (d) run through partitions, walls and floors; (e) permanently connected) to perman- ent wiring, by splices or joints; (f) operating appliances — which have heating elements such as ket- . ties, toasters, irons, rangettes and heaters; (g) used to provide, multiple branches and outlets from one socket or outlet. FIXTURES and APPLIANCES Ali fixtures 'and appliances must be approved by the Canadian Standards If you recognize any of these hazards in Commission, Ontario Rural Hydro, or a qualified electrician. " Association. Check for: (a) home-made and unapproved fix- tures and appliances; (b) loose or improperly made joints and connections —7, these may cause overheating; (c) deteriorated wiring in fixtures— usually caused by heat; • (d) wattage of lamps (light bulbs) too high for, fixtures, causes excessive heating; (e) deteriorated fixtures, denoted by rust, bare wires, broken sockets; (f) drop cords used to operate irons, toasters and heaters, or other ap- pliances. If you receive an,,electrical shock l from any appliance, have it checked immediately. PERMANENT WIRING Check for: (a) bare or improperly made and taw ed joints and connections; loose electrical connections may pro+ duce excessive heat; (13) sparking switches; (c) receptacles (wall plugs) that heat up when in use; , (d) objects hung on open wiring; (e) cables connecting water heaters, oil burners, sump pumps, dryers and other electrical equipment, in- securely fastened, giving a pOor ground; (1) switches, receptacles and light outlets in the kitchen, basement, bathroom, utility rooms and) gar- age not grounded; (g) interference on radio or televi- sion receivers; this may be caused by poor electrical connections in " your wiring system. your home, ACT NOW. Call your Public Utility SEAFORTH FIRE AREAS 1 AND 2 JOHN SCOT', Fire Chief 0477. 8-18-1 11-13x5 ' ark), 10-08411' dozen of the boys.'' Give him the build-up of being host, with big brother helping with games. Serve ice cream and cake. You can change the water on the beans. DEAR DORIS — I'm 20 pounds overweight, have a very poor shape; fatty tissue over the abdomen and all around my middle. But 'I am breast feeding my baby. I'd like to have a diet which would let me keep on feeding the baby and still have Some energy left; and' yet help get me back my girlish figure. I find: it hard to take to be -"my big fat wife" as my hus- band: calls me, to all the visi- tors and new acquaintances. Tummy Trouble DEAR TROUBLE — AImOst makes you wish Hubby could take on the childbearing just one time! With four children in jilt four years, your skin has been stretched and muscles have lost their tone. I am sending you exercises for 'stomach and waistline. Don't skimp on nour- ishment, but with your doctor's O.K. cut down on fats and starches. The teasing reveals your hus- band's self-consciousness about you. Whisper in his ear that you'd 'be glad of a little en- couragement. • DEAR: DORIS — To whom would I make enquiries' to find gut about doing book reviews for publishers? My husband is unable to work as he suffers from heart disease; he is an engineer, has a brilliant, active mind in a too, too frail body, and spends at least 14 hour's a day absorbed' in the weighty tomes be gets from the public library. He is extreniely depressed and thoroughly bored with liv- ing, and there is a..possibility that finding something positive to do with his days could, make life a lot happier for.him -- and me, too. Looking On DEAR LOOKING ON — If that busy mind can record and sum up what it absorbs so well, book reveiwing might i.vell be a fun -job for him. Does 'getting paid. matter? His reward may turn out to be the gift of his copy of the book reviewed; but policies: differ. Write to the Canadian Au- thors Association, Yorkville Public Library, 22 Yorkville Ave, Toronto 5, Ontario. Ask for The Canadian Market List - for Writers, enclosing $1. This supplies names, addresses, and types of writing handled. He can choose the ones to which he wants to offer his services. Confidential to Two Steadies — From where I -sit, your par- ents do have something to wor- ry about. I take a dim view of a young girl accepting rings and watches and other expen- sive gifts from boy friends. Take hold of things; show you have some principles. Start being called for, and introduce your dates to your patents. Square with both Jim and Bob about having more than one I boy friend. Give back that watch; and read up on what love really is. the importance. light plays in our daily lives. - Years ago, lighting engineer thought nothing more could be ,done to improve the light bulb. Edison himself once said that he doubted anythifig more could be done, But much more has been done. For instance; the ordinary light bulb in those early days cost. about $1.25 each — at a time when good sirloin steak cbst about 30 cents per pound. Today it's the other way around — it's the steak that costs $1.25 a pound, and the light bulb about 30 cents. Not only that, today's "shadowban" type bulbs, for instance, produce a far bet ter quality of light that doesn't glare in the eyes like the eld kind used to do. The inside fresting has even eliminated the "hot spot" and . the old clear 'bulbs are seldom seen any more in regular fixtures. Lamps have 'not only been improved, but totally new kinds have been developed. Lamps serve us In thousands of different ways — there are, for instance, some 10,000 dif- ferent lamps. They are used: in every branch of industry deep in our mines, on farms, in ,eities, and even into outer space. Airlines, trains, even the family appliances would: have great difficulty operating with- out Thomas Edison's famous in- vention. ` Switch Is Key To Modern Living The electrical system of a home can be likened to the brain and nervous system. A flick of a switch sends orders to the electrical system which then relays then on to do your bidding, operating •appliances, bringing cozy warmth to chilly rooms, wafting in cool, air-con- ditioned comfort during dog days, or doing any of a dozen tasks around the home. But if your electrical system is overloaded — inadequate ser- vice entrances, insufficient cir- cuits and outlets — then fuses blow and appliances function only half-heartedly. When you Modernize your home, you should first see that your electrical system is also modernized to handle the in creased demands on it that modern 'living calls iqr. It pays to plan for these three essentials: An Adequate Service En- trance — Yqur local electrical contractor will help you deter- mine your needs dependint on the electrical equipment you are planning to have. Enough Branch Circuits—Be sure to insist on a Housepower panel with. 20 circuit positions, and several general purpose circuits of lights and low -wat- tage appliances. You should have at least two circuits for the portable appliances in the kitchen, plus special circuits for water heater, dishwasher, air conditioner, freezer, power workshop, etc. And of course a full 230 -volt circuit each, for range and dryer. Enough Switches and Outlets — Indoors, switches should be located at every room entrance, top N and bottom of stairs and 'by the bedside. Outdoor lights -,should te controllable from in- side the house as well as from garage, patio. Or garden. En- ough planned convenience out- lets save much needless run- ning around. Th 0104 IXPOSn'OReSVAPOIVT4QN1 P1 IVE • 1TH FULL .HQUSEPOWERI ELECTRICITY SPARKS THE Make sure you are taking advantage of properly -planned, scientifically -designed full housepower. "Full housepower" means that safe, complete wiring is installed in your home. It means that your home will be completely equipped with enough circuits, outlets and switches to handle future expansion and additional appliances. You'll live better electrically today and in the future if you plan full housepower wisely now. Let us advise you on full housepower for your home. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL WEEK - FEBRUARY lith — 17th SILLS HARDWARE Heating, Plumbing and Electrical Work Phone 527-1620 Seaforth next time you blow a fuse remember these facts before you blow your top 1 When a fuse blows it is a signal that you haveoverloaded part of your electrical system a circuit. .2. Ifyourhoma'selec- . • trice; system is not adequate to serveall your needs mill notice other symptoms; Lights may dim from time to time, your toaster will take, longer to toast, and appliances with motors may appear sluggish. 3 If your home is more than 10 years old, the chances are your elec- trical system' requires updating to take care of to- day's requirements. There are now more than tWice the number of appliances used in the home than ten yaars ago. SOLUTION , ,It is not necessary to put up with the inconvenience caused by an out -dated electrical system. EM -6.12680 Have your household wiring examined soon. See how easily your home can -be modernized electrically. BENEFIT'S , appliffrites, as you You can use as many wish at the same time... without giving fuses a second thought. 2 You can add any number of new time -saving appliances to your home. 3 Your applia-n-ces will operate more efficiently and with less strain on motors.,. 4 convenience of You can enjoy the having all the electrical outlets you desire.You will avoid the inconvenience of unsightly extension cords and the attendant risk of overloading the outlet. 5 Additional comforts such as electric heating and air-condition- ing can be easily accom- modated. 6 Modernizing your wiring' system will make an important differ- ence to the safety and resale value of your home. Re -wiring can be handled with little disturbance to your home and at a cost far less than you may think. Contact a qualified elec- trical contradtor, soon. Or 'Call your Hydro. For Information, Contact Your Local Utility or Electrical Contractor NATIONAL ELECTRICAL WEEK — FEBRUARY 11-17 Seaforth Public Utility Commission R.& Box? Chairman Frank Kling, Mayor D. Sills, Commissioner Scoft, gro 2iffi4 1 '411.t../1144