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"WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2001 - 37 Now is a good time to plan for the summer pool season If you're planning to install a pool in your back yard this summer, or plan ta purchase a heating system for your pool, you may want to investigate the advan- tages of using solar energy to heat the pool. Over the years, it will save you a pile of money and help the envi- ronment at the same time. Solar pool heating sys- tems consist of the following four items: e solar panels for collect- ing solar energy to heat the pool water * piping to carry water from the pool to the col- lectors and back *a pump to move the water through the piping and the collectors, nor- mally the existing pool pump is sufficient e control valves to direct water flow through the panels when solar ener- gy is available and bypass the panels when no energy is available. Solar water heating works by running swimming pool water through black panels. The panels collect solar energy on the surface and use that energy to heat pool water that flows through the channels that make up the surface. Standard commer- cial rigid plastic piping is used along with a conven- tional pool pump. A high-powered pump may be required in cases where the piping is long or when the collectors are mounted on a two- or three- story house. The pump outlet takes water to the sand filter and then back to the pool. Solar panels are typically installed by breaking into the line between the sand filter and the pool. The water then comes from the pool, through the pump and can go one of two filter. For more information on how to save money and energy with solar pool heat- ing, call toll-free 1-800-387- 2000 or visit us online at http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/es/er b/reed on the Internet. ways after leaving the sand Hot tubs relieve arthritis pain Warm water is an especially good way to deliver and dis- tribute heat to many parts of the body and hot tubs have been found to effectively provide this venue to arthritis suffers. Extremely hot water is not safe and is not neces- sary to get results while mild heat is just as effective and easier for the body to tolerate. Hot tubs can provide con- stant, regulated warm water (a range of 37 C to 39 C is rec- ommended) for arthritis sufferers who can use it to begin ; their daily activities when they find the pain and stiffness at its worst. During the day, it helps to relax muscles and joints after activities; to loosen muscles before doing exercise; and in | the evening, before bedtime, to bring on a restful : | sleep.Pain in the joints may make you want to hold them =~ _- Suet very still, as moving can be painful. However, immobilizing Sct the joints, or not using them, will cause the joints, liga- ) ments, and muscles to lose strength. Muscles will shorten and tighten causing more pain and stiffness. | | Exercise in warm water is a gentle, effective way to exer- cise joints and muscles which restores and preserves flex- ibility and strength while improving a person's coordina- tion, endurance and ability to perform daily tasks. In some cases, the cost of a hot tub may be a deductible expense for medical purposes when recommended by a doctor. To receive a booklet 'Spas, Hot Tubs and Arthritis', write to National Spa & Pool Institute of Canada, P O Box 3073, Markham, Ontario L3R 6G4 or call toll free 1-800-879-7066. Introducing the all new Elliptical Dish now | Add $99. STAR EHOICE Ea EM ll... ah. "In February, play at one of our 450 slots or 40 casino gaming tables, or join gs] us for our all you can -- eat buffet for a chance ---- to win. For more information Heron Charity Casino or call 1-888-29 HERON. = a ie. Satellite i lL ' 2ctronics Inc le