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Show 7 he lioffie A workslioj) timer can cut air conditioning costs by Earry Eisinger TIMERS that automatically electric appliances or lights switch on and off at a predetermined time have been used for years, primarily because of the convenience they afford and, more recently, because of the electric power they save. Of all the appliances in the home, the window unit has been one of the big users of electricity. The standard rule was to set the thermostat at a desirable level and let the built-i- n thermometer control the f cycle. No one seemed to care if the room was occupied; in fact, during the era of plentiful generating capacity, many of the utility companies recommended this wasteful practice! so it TIMING the provides the desired cooling only during times of day when the room is and occupied makes a lot of sense does indeed save dollars. on-of- We homeowners pay for electricity according to the number of watts we use, multiplied by the number of hours. For instance, with an that draws 1,500 watts at a KWH (kilowatt-hour- ) rate of six cents, the operating cost is a seemingly low nine cents an hour But if we waste six hours of operation a day, we have wasted 30 cents over $10 a month! SO EQUIP your unit with a timer that will start the conditioner so that when you do return, the area will be comfortable Timers for both 120- - and lt systems cost in a range of $15 to $20 and easily pay for themselves in a relatively short period of time. Of course, the window is not the only prospect for a timer; humidifiers and especially the millions of swimming pool filters that run 24 hours a day are prime candidates. your air conditioning unit with a timer, you can cool your home only desired times and save dollars on your electricity bill. By equipping filtration because continuous the pump capacity is usually so great you can easily turn over the water once a day in substantially less than 24 hours. timer-controlle- Columnist Larry Eisinger also publishes a basic ELECTRICAL REPAIRS book that helps take some of the mystery out of this subject. Covers wiring, current requirements, appliance repairs, etc. For a copy of this hardcover book send $2.95 to HOME WORKSHOP FILE, co The Salt Lake Tribune, Box 158, Staten Island, N Y. Make ELECTRICAL. 10314. Order your check payable to Eisinger Com munications, Inc 240-vo- Most pools really do not require jRuild1 if THE TYPICAL pump consumes 373 watts (running load) which at six cents a KWH means two and a fourth cents an hour. Keeping it running needlessly for 10 hours a day adds up to nearly $7 a month! So if you want to save on your electric bills, evaluate and see how consuming equipment many can be your electrical ynurself with patterns Camp kitchen fills the bill by Steve Ellingson WITH MORE and more families turning to camping as a vacation, there is an g need for versatile, handy equipment. And this economical camp kitchen certainly fills the bill. Nothing will pay bigger dividends in pleasure once your trip is under way And since campers (like armies) travel on their stomachs cooking is the one department that should never be neglected. ever-growin- . . The camp kitchen shown here has numerous benefits. It not only has compartments for your cooking utensils, canned goods and food containers, but also a convenient place for your camp stove. THE TOP leaves open to make a dining table for as many as six persons, with food and supplies within easy reach. Handles on each end make it easy to carry. And since inch the principal material is plywood, it's strong yet light. The Salt one-quart- Lake It folds to a compact unit only 28 wide, an easy fit in your 39" long and 9" high trunk or in back of a station wagon. The pattern also shows how to make the folding camp stools. easy-to-follo- w TO OBTAIN the CAMP KITCHEN pattern 336 (via 1st class mail), send $2.00 by check or money order to Steve Ellingson, co: Salt Lake Tribune Pattern Dept., P.O. Box 2383, Van Nuys, Calif. 91409 August READ ALL ABOUT IT! Our book, PATTERNS FOR BETTER LIVING, pictures more than 500 simple woodwork$1.50 (ining & handicraft projects cludes postage). 100-pa- 13, . 91 The camp kitchen has compartments for cooking utensils, canned goods and food containers. It folds into a compact unit making it easy to fit into the trunk of your car. l'L8 H 9 |
