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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 24 Mar 1976, p. 43

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PAGE 15 • SUPPLEMENT TO MCHENRY PLA1NDEALER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1»7« Superior planting medium TK1MMI1NG HEDGES around the home is pari of good lawn care, but careless use of electrical tools or use of elec­ trical tools with faulty insulation can* cause ground faults, which result in electrical shock*.. This man is protected from a shwking experience because his hedge trimmer is plugged into a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacle made by General Electric. The GFCI will detect a ground fault and shut off the current before injury or electrocutibn can occur. Electronic eliminates If you forget to mow your lawn or trim your hedge and the neighbors complain, it's your fault. But if you get a shock while mowing your lawn or trimming your hedge with an electrical tool, it's probably a ground fault. Most electrical shocks from ground faults are caused by careless use of electricity or by break­ down of insulation on elec­ trical tools or appliances, especially when used in wet or damp areas. You can protect yourself against shocks caused by ground faults with a new electronic device called a ground fault circuit inter­ rupter, or GFCI. A current flow as small as 11 milliamps can freeze you to a power source, and a current as low as 380 device shocks milliamps, or one-third of one ampere, can be fatal. GFCI's trip at 5 milli­ amps, which protects you , against becoming uninten-Jf tionally a part of the cir­ cuit while the current seeks a path to ground. Conventional household fuses and circuit breakers, which are designed to pro­ tect house wiring only, trip at current levels in excess of their normal am­ pere ratings. According to General Electric, GFCI circuit breakers are used in new home construction, par­ ticularly for bathroom and outdoor receptacle cir­ cuits, while a variety of GFCI receptacles now available are ideal for in­ stalling ground fault pro­ tection in and aro'und existing older homes. Make room for your plants V POTTING AKEA -- Kc-do a side porch or mudrooni into an oasis for plants, quickly and economically with do-it- yourself floor tiles by GAF Corp. Alternating bands of red and white brick in the Sure-Stick tiles make, a small area seem larger. Extra tiles at countertop provide another wipe-cleanable, durable surface, so important where *ater and dirt are a way of life! . / INCREDIBLY LIGHT AND EAS^ IO HANDLE, u new "soilless" phinting medium called REDI-EARTH* hiwn and Garden Soil is it real heavyweight when it comes to perform­ ance. Its ready-mixed blend of horticultural veriiiiculite, sphagnum peal mos. and other growth-aids is said to outdo nature's finest top.oil for pluming trees, shrubs, und all varieties of outdoor and indoor plants. Light, loamy texture of the mix encourages root growth, while the moisture-absorbent properties of the vrrmieulite/peat combination are great protection for plants during dr> weather. W. IL (.rare A Co.. Cambridge. Mas­ sachusetts, manufactures KEDI-EARTH, and most garden supply dealer, carry il year 'round. For a free folder on the product, write VI'. IL Grare A Co., Horticultural Product., 62 Whittemore Avenue, Cambridge, Mass. 02110. TRADE ro<M~ .,*>s White-Westinghouse 18.2 Cu. Ft. Capacity Frost-Free Refrigerator-Freezer with Cantilevered Adjustable Shelves Model RT184T •Completely l rost-1 ree •Knergv Saver Switch •1-quipped foi Automatic Ice Maker (optional) •Reversible doors • Ice Compartment with-2 Quick-He lease Trays Mode! IT100 DE100 WESTINGHOUSE SPACE MATES LAUNDROMAT •Exclusive Tumble-Action washing •5 wash combi nations - 3 Perm Press •Water Saver control •Stop 'n Soak Timer tv'Hxiei >• •< antilevered \diustable si I ve s •Twin A egetable ' rispers a \ut«»/nati.c Interior Illumination • Magnetic Ikkji Caskets • Aoodgrain Handles •Separate "I emperature ( ontrols Both Specially TRADE FAIR Priced REGISTER FOR *50 Gift Certificate is YKS. A. mi l! CAREY Appliance SALES & SERVICE 1241 N. GREEN ST. McHenry, Illinois 385-5500

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