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OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, May 1, 2009 · 22 HOME AND GARDEN Electric shocks: Facts and consequences NC)--It's a fact: In Québec, more than 50% of all accidents wherein electricity is a causal factor happen to the general public. It is impossible to foresee the consequences of these accidents. Sometimes, an electric accident will leave a tingling feel- cause major damage! Here are the four factors that apply to all electric ing in a limb; sometimes, the result is death. Never forget, accidents: appearances can be deceiving: even a low intensity current can · Duration of the contact ­ It's a fact: Depending on the length of time that contact is maintained, the heat produced by an electric current can reach up to 2,000°C. It has been observed that the duration of the contact is directly related to the severity of the accident. The reason for this is quite simple: As an electric current flows through the body, it triggers a contraction of muscles such that the victim cannot relax them. As a result, the victim can suffer serious consequences after % only a fraction of a second. · The pathway through the body chosen by the current ­ It's a fact: An 80-milliampere current passing through the heart is enough to cause heart stoppage. This is a life and death situation, and is of the utmost importance. Because the heart and brain are vital organs, an electric currant passing through either one of them will probably be fatal. If the current affects only a foot, leg, hand or arm, the consequences will be less devastating, but may nevertheless lead to amputation of the member. % · Resistance ­ It's a fact: Metals and water do not have the capability of resisting an electric current. That means that they are incapable of slowing or stopping the flow of electricity. In an electric accident, this lack of resistance can have decisive consequences. The consequences of an electric accident can be greatly reduced, as a function of the resistance level. For example, a person working in a dry environment, having no contact with a metallic surface, will present a higher level of resistance to an electric current. · The intensity of the current ­ It's a fact: if only one tenth of the currant flowing through a 100-watt light bulb passes through the heart for more than one second, the accident can be fatal. The intensity of the current can therefore constitute a major element in the seriousness of the episode. Even though contact with a 120-volt electric circuit may have no repercussions on a person's body, one must always bear in mind the potential consequences of an electric current. 4964 Save 25% 169 Save 25 % 99 999 Save 40 4 1/2 price 99 19 Special Buy! 77 14 Save 25 99 Save 30% 6 97 25 Save $10 99 Go green & grow easy 1799 Installing a TV wall mount By J.R. Morris (NC)--Hanging a TV on the wall is fairly easy to do for the average do-it-yourselfer. Here are the basics of a typical install project: 1. Select a location on the wall where you want your TV to go. You should always watch TV at eye level to avoid neck and eye strain. 2. Use a stud finder to locate wood studs. These are fairly inexpensive and come in handy for many home projects. 3. Hold the mount's wall plate up to the wall and predrill holes into the studs. If installing into concrete or brick, insert a concrete anchor into each hole so it's flush to the wall. You'll need an adapter kit if your wall has metal studs. 4. Attach the wall plate to the wall. 5. Align the mounting holes on the back of the TV with the holes on the wall mount. Attach. Your installation may differ from these instructions, so consult your installation manual for the manufacturer's directions. 1 Save 30% Spring 2009 Every Kilowatt Counts Power Savings Event Saturday, May 2nd 2n 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Come discover what you can do to save electricity & money to benefit the environment. Representatives on site with efficiency tools and tips. 66 Special Buy! 899 DUNDAS & TRAFALGAR ROAD 400 Dundas St. East 905-257-TIRE STORE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-9:00pm Sat. 8:00am-7:00pm Sun. 9:00am-6:00pm DUNDAS & TRAFALGAR ROAD 400 Dundas St. East · 257-TIRE STORE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-9:00pm Sat. 8:00am-7:00pm Sun. 9:00am-6:00pm OAKTOWN SHOPPING PLAZA 550 Kerr Street · 844-0202 STORE HOURS: Mon. -Fri. 8:00am-9:00pm Sat. 8:00am-7:00pm Sun. 9:00am-6:00pm Sale prices in effect Saturday, May 2 to Friday May 8, 2008. While quantities last.