Show April 2021 1994 Supplement to The Richfield ReaperReaper Extra Motion Detector Lighting Energy-savin- g Vandalism and home break-in- s are occurring at record rates While police departments across the United States toil to reduce the incidence of home burglary the National Criminal Justice Reference Service estimates that 72 percent of all households have a lifetime likelihood of being burglarized How then can consumers help pro- tect themselves and their property? According to crime prevention experts bright lighting is one of the biggest deterrents to prowlers and many recommend use of motion detection lights to “catch” an intruder before he enters your home A motion detector security light will automatically turn itself on when motion is sensed in the protected area alerting a would-bprowler that he's been spotted e How It Works 3-- S According to Intelectron the leading marketer of motion detection products for consumer use today's units utilize a high-tecpassive infrared system to concentrate on a selected area The motion detector studies the darkened area and responds only when a heat source such as a person or automobile moves in to the protected zone When the motion detector senses movement it instantly turns the outdoor lights on h Systems are available from Intelectron that will also activate indoor lights or alarms alerting homeowners of zone violation and prompting intruders to flee After motion stops lights will stay on for a predetermined time then shut off automatically install and simple to operate Most d and fully assembled come vs ith instruction manuals Several Intelectron products utilize a unique three-stecrossbar installation technique which eliminates the headjehes of trying to match fixture mounting holes to a given junction box p Intelectron even furnishes con- sumers with a "Customer Help Line" which enables users to speak directly with engineering personnel for technical advice or installation assistance toll-fre- e From dusk to dawn automatic lighting instantly comes on to welcome you home greet visitors and conveniently light a path to your door Lights stay on as long as motion is detected but shut themselves off when they are no longer needed pros iding v aluablc energy sav ings As more consumers have opted to remodel rather than move there's been an explosive demand for decorative outdoor lights with built-i- motion detectors According to Intelectron spokesperson Verlinda Hctlcl today's fashion- - Convenience and Energy Savings minded consumers want to dress up their homes with stylish high end fixtures but they also want the protective benefits of detection motion “Intelectron is meeting this demand by offering consumers the widest array of lighting styles colors and features available in motion detection” says Heflel For a free brochure on motion detector security lighting products or a list of Intelectron retailers nearest you write: Intelectron Marketing Department 21021 Corsair Blvd Hayward CA ‘4545 Motion detector lights are easy to Intelligently What To Look For In A New Water Heater ral gas models offer Most of us take our water heaters for granted They sit out in the garage or utility room delivering thousands of gallons of hot water every year In most homes the water heater is the largest energy user after space heating Here arc a few things to consider when shopping for a new water heater insu-lauo- el high-efficien- high-efficien- 1 The maximum number of gallons of hot water your household will use in an hour A typical shower or bath will use about 20 gallons an automatic clothes washer 10 to 25 gallons an automatic dishwater 15 gallons Most families can depend on a water heater to handle their needs Every water heater sold in the United States is required to carry an ’ENERGY GUIDE" label that includes a "first hour rating" in the lop left comer This rating tells you how many gallons of hot water the tank will deliver in one hour if it is full of hot water at the start This rating is based on the storage capacity and the speed at which cold water is heated 2 4 3 The estimated annual cost of operating the water prominently design of your If you’re replacing an existing natural gas water heater your current vent system can be used If your new natural gas water heater will replace an clcctnc heater consider how you will accommodate the vent Some water healers have specially designed systems that vent horizontally through an outside wall like the vent for a clothes dryer Also available is a power blower designed to adapt any natural gas water heater to a through-thc-wa- ll vent system Also here are some tips on keeping your present water heater in good working order If your water heater is less than a year old start a routine of flushing out one or two gallons every other month Periodic flushing will add years to your water heater’s life and Your altitude above sea dis- on the ENERGY GUIDE label Based on current played The building level Water heaters take longer to recover (about four percent for every thousand feet) at higher elevations For the Wasatch Front it’s about 17 percent longer than at sea level heater g energy-savin- n features including better tank for a modest increase in purchase price For greater operating savings look for newer-modwater healers but expect to pay more for them Some models also have lower first-horatings You might consider a new design that prevents hard water sediment from building up in the bottom of the tank These models have a cold water inlet tube coiled at the bottom of the tank The coil design prevents solids from settling and will extend the life and efficiency of the unit save on your energy bills However if your water heater is more than a year old do not attempt to open the drain valve as sediment may already have clogged the valve and you might not be able to close it rates for natural gas that annual cost should range between $140 and $200 depending on the model’s capacity and efficiency Compare that to an annual cost up to $390-550- 0 for electricity Many standard natu Organic Mulch Ground Cover A Potting Soil 14 Inch Bark & George orBarrowor 896-892- 9 896-420- 2 Son 896-421- 3 Across From Richfield Auction Call For An Appointment Richfield Block carries a full line of decorative fountains stepping stones and landscaping blocks for homeowners to choose from Don Ilill owner of Richfield Block has seen his 6tore grow into one of Central Utah's largest building block suppliers You Can Have A Beautiful Yard! 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