The Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-11-02, Page 45n
Don't rinse money away ..
Water -saving devices
stop needless r waste
BATHROOMS WITH WATFfR-SAVING fixtures and
fittings look very much like another 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`nariiirons=erfi''
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.
Atnerican-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 3lh 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 see results.
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 American -
Standard device, the
Aquamizer, can save the av-
erage family of four..as much
as 50% of the water used in
-showering--..
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
costs 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 135°-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 Court=
„cil, many homeowners 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 makeit at-
tractive during these days of
energy concern.
Aluminum siding also of-
fers low maintenance qual-
ities, plus a number of inter-
esting embossed woodgrain
effects. Baked -on colors
prevent chipping, blistering
and flaking.
•
Whatever its finish, tex-
ture or color,• aluminum
cleans easily with water
alone or with a mild detergent
solution followed by rinsing
atid drying. Over the years,
savings in time. maintenance
-and materials can add up to
an impressive total.
Durability is an important
property of aluminum. De-
pending' upon the product.
lifetimes of 20 and even 30
years are not uncommon.
Also, aluminum may readily
be painted, repainted or
' reenameled.
Page 3
's how to keep
warm all winter and
save energy, too.
LAKEWOOD
Canadian
Stepstove
An old design made
for modern times
se
Here Is Lakewood Stove's version of this very popular
Canadian wood stove of years ago. It is an airtight
stove constructed of heavy gauge steel plate, lined
with fire brick Alt cep trot fe both. adj }q J,. -and
�posltlre. If 'war easily hold Wiled overniehl: Leove
'the door open, and It can be used as a fireplace. It has
two complete cooking surfaces; for fast boll or slow
simmer.
N.. The Stepstove Is made of heavy steel plate. Plates
e'rek welded with deep penetrating M1G welds. For
con4rietely airtight construction.
THE STE TOVE IS EASY TO INSTALL, EASY TO
OPERATE: y do-it-yourselfer can install the Step.
stove. quickly nd easily. And anyone can operate it.
The Beautiful
Franco-Belge . .
Stove
All new:
The Franco -Beige WOODBURNER is one of the
few stoves designed for just one fuel -wood.
• The cost iron and fire brick hearth is long
and large. It will burn logs of up to Ur long
and 6" diameter.
• Loading is through the side to allow Targe
logs to be easily handled.
• An adjustable air Inlet gives a controllable
burning rate and heat output.
• The stove will 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 a
ground cast iron hotplate which can be used
for cooking or warming dishes.
This is just a small sample of the many st es we have in stock.
At Wiseway, we're dealers for Shenandoah, Fin Oval, Lakewood,
the Farmer's Stove, Selkirk metal bestos chimneys, pnd fireplace ac-
cessories.
TYPICAL BUNGALOW
INSTALLATION
CANADIAN
4ENERGY
IN ST.1TUT E /
Ask us about
the facts on
Wood -burning_.....
stove slfety.
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