Clinton News-Record, 1978-11-02, Page 25BATHROOMS WITH WATER -SAVING fixtures and
fittings look very much like any other bathroom, but
the savings in fuel and water costs add an important
"plus."
In recent months the
plumbing systems in our
homes have been the subject
of numerous articles.
Nationally, household
withdrawal of water amounts
to 15 billion gallons a day.
Quite a significant quantity
until you find out it is only
about 4% of the 400 billion
gallons used daily for all pur-
poses.
50% reduction
Nevertheless, there are
savings to be made to help
maintain our pure water
supplies and also reduce
home fuel costs.
American -Standard, one
of the world's largest man-
ufacturers of plumbing prod-
ucts, has developed a faucet
line which has built-in flow
restrictors.
These faucets, available
for ` both kitchen and bath-
room, reduce the flow of
water from the usual six gal-
lons a minute to 31/ at 80 psi.
,The result is a savings of
nearly 50% of the water nor-
mally used.
Most users of restricted
flow fittings report no feeling
of frustration at all when
washing hands or rinsing
dishes. The water they were
wasting was not even missed.
And when the savings are
translated into fuel -saving
dollars, homeowners can
definitely seeresults.
Bath savings
Since bathing and washing
in the average family con-
sume about 37% of the
household water, it is impor-
tant to look for methods of
conservation here, too.
Another Americ.an-
Standard device, the
Aquamizer, can save the av-
erage family of four as much
as 50% of the water used in
showering, Again, the sav-
ings can be converted into
lower fuel costs, water costs
and in some areas, lower
sewer charges.
Rounding off the water-
saving devices are three
water -saving toilet models
designed to flush on approx-
imately one-third less water
than conventional toilets.
Sanitation
The round front Cadet and
Plebe water -saving toilets
have a slightly shorter bowl
than the Elongated Cadet.
The elongated styling pro-
vides greater comfort, as well
as a larger water surface for
improved sanitation and ease
of cleaning.
The savings on energy,
cbsts for -heating hot water in
the home are probably the •
easiest to check and evalu-
ate.
To make sure they are not
wasting hot water and heat-
ing fuels, consumers should
also check temperature set-
tings for hot water supplies.
Thermostats
Normal temperatures
should be in the 13? -140°
range, unless you have a
dishwasher that specifically
needs higher water tempera-
tures.
Hotter than needed water
temperatures waste fuel in
heating and also due to natu-
ral losses related to normal
efficiency levels of gas and
oil -fired hot water supplies.
The combination of fuel -
saving settings and water -
saving plumbing products
can put extra dollars in your
pocket!
Homeowners should learn
of siding's investment value
According to the National
Home Improvement Coun-
cil, many homowners are
not aware of the wide range
of choices available to them
once they decide to invest in
exterior siding.
One such option is solid
vinyl siding. This material
cannot rot, blister, peel or
decay. It doesn't even re-
quire painting and colors
permeate the material, so
they won't disappear with
the ravages of weather or
time.
Vinyl also has insulating
properties which make it at-
tractive during these days of
energy concern.
Aluminum siding also of-
fers low maintenance qual-
Here's how to lwep
warm all winter and
save e"gy,too.
LAKEWOOD i
CanadianStepstove
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An old design made
for modern times w
Here 1s Lakewood Stove's version of this very popular
Canadian wood stove of years ago. It Is an airtight
stove constructed of hiovy gauge feel plate, lined
with fire brick. Air control is both adtustabie and
positive. '1t will easily hold a fire overnight. Lease
the door open. and it can be used as a fireplace. It has
two complete cooking surfaces; for fast boll or slow
simmer.
• The Stepstove is made of heavy steel plate. Plates
are welded with deep penetrating M1G welds, for
completely airtight construction.
THE STEPSTOVE IS EASY TO INSTALL, EASY TO
OPERATE: Any do-it-yourselfer can install the Step.
stove, quickly and easily. And anyone can operate it.
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The Fronto-$elge WOOD$URNER Is one of the
few stoves designed for lust one fuel -wood.
• The cast iron and fire brick hearth is long
and large. 11 will burn logs of up to 1r" long
and I<" diameter.
• Loading Is through the side to allow largo
logs to be easily handled.
• An adjustable air Inlet gives a controllable
burning rate and heat output.
• The stove w111 give a high heat output and
will always burn at maximum efficiency.
• The stove is finished in warm copportone
porcelain. The top hinges up to reveal o
ground Last Iron hotplate which con be used
for cooking or warming dishes.
This is just a small sample of the many stoves we have in stock.
At Wiseway, we're dealers for Shenandoah, Finlay Oval, Lakewood,
the Farmer's Stove, Selkirk metal bestos chimneys, and fireplace ac-
cessories•
MEMBER
TYPICAL BUNGALOW
INSTALLATION
ROUND YOP
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S'u0.,
ities, plus a number of inter-
esting embossed woodgrain /
effects. Baked -on colors j
prevent chipping, . blisterin,V
and flaking.
Whatever its finish, 'tex-
ture or color, alu inum
cleans easily wit water
alone or with a mil detergent
solution follower by rinsing
and drying. Ov r the years,
savings in ti , maintenance
and maters can add up to
an impresve total.
Dur..ility is an important
prop y of aluminum. De -
pe zing upon the product,
li times of 20 and even 30
cars are not uncommon.
Also, aluminum may readily
be painted, repainted or
reenameled.
Ask us about
the facts on
Wood -burning
stove safety.
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FIAN.I 'N
INSULATED
PIPS
Selkirk 8" 8 7"
Metalbestos
Chimney, Black
Matte Pipe, and
Accessories
in Stock
WISEWAY
Home & Building Centre
FRED .1. HUME LIMITED
Bayfield Rd., Clinton 482.3441
MON. TO FRIDAY - 0 A.M. TO 4 P.M. SAT. - $ A.M. TO 4:30 P.M.