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DUNDEE M ( ) K I ( . \ ( . I SI R V IC E S INC . A Dundee Wealth Management Company U M r V V I L L C . D C M V U r V 3 y rs 4 .5 % P rim e -· 5 tear \ftmawe «*»»» . 0 . 5 5 % A L IC E V A C H O N REAL ESTATE See these listings @ oakvillebeaver.com Have s A 'j Safe & Hapi tlew Yea% f Tuesday, December 3 0 , 2 0 0 3 OAKVILLE AUDIOl 905-827-8009 u a n fu u L O im u . u u a M i M k Home Theater Complete Custom I Installation 905-338-1188 w w w .o a kville a u d io .co m l To advertise this feature, call 9 0 5 -8 4 5 -3 8 2 4 or fax 9 0 5 -3 3 7 -5 5 9 4 Winter blackout: Heat is your first priority (NC)-During winter, it's important to make sure you have a heating system to keep you warm and comfortable in case of a power blackout. Here are a few safety suggestions from RONA, the leading Canadian distributor and retailer of hard ware, home improvement and gardening products, to keep you safer and more comfortable this win ter. Backup heating system Jean-Fran^ois Gagnon. RONA's training con sultant, says, "having a backup heating system wood, oil, natural gas or propane - will allow you to stay at home during an extended blackout. It will protect your home from damage caused by freezing (such as cracking furniture and wood work), keep the plumbing system in good shape and protect your indoor plants from frost." Make sure you talk to your insurance agent Be safe and comfortable this winter about installation standards and about getting the right kind of insurance rider before you purchase and install a backup heating system. Generators The ideal solution is a generator. A wide vari ety of generators are available today. According to RONA's Jean-Fran^ois Gagnon, "the first thing to consider when buying a generator is the minimum number of watts you need to protect the structure of your home and the other main components (plumbing, heating and hot water systems, and refrigerator)." Baseboard heaters require a very powerful gen erator. If your home is heated with baseboard heaters, we recommend that you use a forced-air construction heater and heat one floor at a time, in three-hour blocks. A 6000 W generator provides enough energy for a 4800 W heater. For buildings equipped with oil or gas hot-air or hot-water systems, a generator that provides at least 3000 W is sufficient. Buildings equipped with geothermic heating systems need a generator that provides at least 6000 W. In terms of water supply, an electric water heater requires a 4000 W generator for 40 gallons (3000 W) and a 6000 W generator for 60 gallons (4500 W). To optimize the capacity of the genera tor, you should close the breakers that turn on the refrigerator or the sump pump while using the water heater and vice versa. Safety and security Using a generator poses certain risks, especial ly the possibility o f leaking carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that builds up in our bodies. High concentrations of this gas can be harmful or even fatal. We rec ommend that you follow these generator safety rules: · Never run the generator while you are asleep. · Buy and install carbon monoxide detectors (electric and battery-run). · Put the generator at least 30 to 40 feet from your house in such a way that any wind will carry the exhaust away. (You should think about any nearby neighbors as well.) Need more information? Your local RONA expert can answer all your questions "About the House." Or go to rona.ca for practical advice and hundreds of handy tips. - News Canada S e a s o n 's G re e tin g s! Best Wishes fo r a Stress freenoliday Season I f you have not yet received your CALENDAR for the New Year, and would like to receive one please give me a call and I will be happy to deliver some to your home or office (desk & wall available). 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