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Page 10 THE HERALD OUTLOOK Saturday December 16 1989 And to all a good light One of the sure sign of Christ mas has always been lights homes offices and of course thousands of Christmas trees decked out in sparkling holiday jewelry of floodlights and col oured bulbs Unfortunately these lights can also mean much higher shock and fire haz if not properly used lights inside and outside their homes and they use extension cords to connect them says Roy Hicks chief electrical inspector at Ontario Hydro You have to be very careful with both Hicks has seen a lot of electrical hazards and fires in his time Hydro electrical inspection department and its almost inspectors across the prov arc responsible for inspecting the way electrical wires and receptacles arc installed in Ontario They write and work to Ontario Electrical Safety Code which governs all electrical work from complete new industrial buildings riLh down to the extension of house wiring for a new outlet investigate many dents and fires thai have involved With it background his some detinue recommend ilions tor Christmas The is to look lor the Canidi in St approval on all lights lit and ecrds The second is 10 re id all instructions them lOUsl Extension cords ire particular important Nine percent of the we investigate trace back to abuse of extension cords Hicks sa You should avoid running cords under rugs If the cord dam aged you won be able to sec it more important the rug may keep heat in the cord from escaping and cause it to overheat and start a fire Hicks also cautions that indoor ex tension cords should never be used outside Extension cords rated for out door use have been tested to make sure they are appropriately insulated don t Bulk Foods FOR ALL YOUR BAKING NEEDS HO rt IN TIM PLAZA Passive Reducing Exclusive Ladies Salon Tanning Manicure I Beds Table 8734907 Rear Entrance Georgetown PAMPER YOURSELF With Facials yours fitness Centre XT FURNITURE CUSTOM DESIGNED FURNITURE ReUpholstery 8531 359 deteriorate in sunlight and can handle some moisture The same is true of lights and con nections Using indoor lights outside can create shock hazards Hicks says For safety if someone receives a shock from any electrical light or ap and is still in contact with it don touch them before Before old Christmas lights and decorations check all wiring sockets and plucs for loose connections It in doubt buy new ones run As bulbs bum out in is tree litru sirin re pi ice ilum immediately In some strings when i bulb hums the ones become holier Hicks explains it increases the riskol lire Always mike sure replacement bulbs the siz and volume particularly important with miniature lights The caution label on the string will tell you it to look tor Look tor Canadian Standards Association approval on all lights electrically lit decorations and extension cords that are part of yout Christmas lights displays 50 Christmas Decorations While quantities last CRAFT SHOP Sear 1 1 MAIN STREET SOUTH ACTON 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