—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 24,1977 34 The ‘down’ facts reviewed ITHACA, N.Y. - If win ter’s first surly blast has you thinking about a down-filled jacket, parka or vest, a Cornell University clothing specialist urges you to weigh the pros and cons before buying. Jean McLean, professor of design and environmental analysis in the N.Y. State College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, ex plained that down is that fluffy stuff under the feathers that insulates geese and ducks. It also is popular with humans for its ability to form layers of insulating air in garments and for its extreme light weight. Jim Benzmiiler, president of Acorn Equipment Corporation, congratulates Robert Guhl, left, for successfully completing training at the Acorn Service School. Acorn man graduated STEVENS POINT, Wis. - Robert Guhl, Pennsylvania district manager for Acorn Automated Agri-Systems recently completed four days of training in the company’s service school, here, according to a com pany news spokesman. Guhl, who makes his home at 123 Wellington Road, Lancaster, reports that the training sessions included the actual assembly of Acom products. A Hydro-Heater Franklin will cut your fuel costs... Can heat your whole house, even when it’s zero outside! Also Available Are Fireplace Units f ossScV- AT BLUEBALL MACHINE WORKS (717)354-4478 Evenings call (7-17) 354-9431 , (215)445-4191 JAMES L NEWSWAN6ER Down insulates best Pound for pound, wool is only 32 per cent as effective as down, acetate 44 per cent, and polyester 71 per cent in insulating qualities. Down '-his extremely resilient - compress it into a small space and it will spring back easily to its original volume. It also breathes, allowing moisture from the body to pass through to the outside of the fabric for evaporation, an important feature for Winter wear. By government standards, a down garment should have at least 80 per cent down. The training program covers all aspects of the installation and main tenance of the Acom line of bam equipment, ventilation systems, silo unloaders, manure and feed systems. In addition to routine maintenance, preventive maintenance and trouble shooting were covered in depth. A iy 4 " water jacket surrounds the fire on back, sides and bottom. This allows you to place the Hydro-Heater Franklin within 6" of any wall or partition, because the outside temperature never exceeds 210*. A Hydro-Heater Franklin gives you a 300 to 500 per cent increase m heat output over normal Franklin type stovas In fact you get a 175 000 BTU output with a Hydro-Heater Franklin! And with a Hydro Heater you dont put up with the “freeze or fry" situation ex penenced with ordinary Franklin type stoves That s because Hydro- Heater transfers its heat to your existing home heating system to warm every room in your house Why settle for just any conventional wood burning stove when you can have a beautiful, efficient Hydro- Heater Franklin. Because the demand ui the last few years has pushed its price up to $3O a pound, down may be mixed with chicken feathers which are flat, have less insulating value, and cost only about $2 a pound. To test low-priced garments labeled “down,” Prof. McLean recommends a squeeze test; if you feel many quills through the fabric, there may be more feathers than the allowed 20 percent. Drawbacks considered On the negative side, she said, static electricity causes down to collect dust from the air, and as down oxidizes, it disintegrates Jnto dust. So, people with allergies might consider fiberfill garments, which cost far less than down. Fiberfill made from polyester is also a great lightweight insulator. Sometimes called “synthetic down,” it may appeal to people who have to live with winter rains or drizzles because it dries quickly. Down loses its loft when wet and dries slowly. A new polyester fiber called “hollofil” is lighter than other fiberfill and has high insulating value. Sew-it-yourself garment kits also are worth con sidering, Prof. McLean said, because they can cost one third to one-half less than a comparable ready-made garment. More than a dozen companies make kits ranging from parkas, vests, jackets, ponchos, hoods, caps, mittens and booties to fashionable ski and snow wear. Down care reviewed Whether kit or ready made, down-filled garments can be washed or dry cleaned. Special soaps are not necessary, but thorough rinsing and gentle handling are required to retain down’s insulating ability. A water softener is also recom mended and it is especially important to lift and support the wet down garment carefully to avoid straining the seams. Dry the down garment at medium heat with two or three clean bath towels to absorb moisture. Place freshly washed tennis shoes in the dryer to break up the Directional flow tubing captures the heat that is normally lost up the flue. 65% of the heat collected in Hydro-Heater is absorbed by the tubing section. This heat is then transferred to your existing heating system. AVAILABLE ARE HOT WATER HEAT EXCHANGERS FOR DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEMS clumps of down as the dryer drum rotates. Prof. McLean said to stay away from do-it-yourself dry cleaning "machines and check that the dry cleaner THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1977 Mr. & Mrs. RichardJHess and family 1 mile south of Strasburg on Bunlcerville Rd. FEATURI Snavely-Bilt Free Stall Barn DeLaval Model 200 Milk Parlor Dari-Kool Bulk Tank With Thermo *Stor Showcase Free Stalls And Head latches Agway Perfalot Lagoon Manure System Int. Mixing Wagon A. GARY MARTIN 2104 Miilstream Rd. Lancaster, PA General Contractor SHENKS FARM SERVICE JOHN E. KREIDER 501 E. Woods Drive Lititz, PA ANDREWS EXCAVATING COVIE ELECTRIC ALBERT HERR PLUMBING Willow Street, PA Strasburg. PA Strasburg, PA uses solvents like Stoddard’s _ with fiberfill garments, solution on down garments since they can be washed rather than the more com- dried at home. In fact, mon “perc” (per- fiberfill garments should not chloretljvlene). be dry-cleaned. Prof. rnpaning is much easier McLean said. WYE OAK FARM G: L C. SUAVELY LANDIS BROTHERS, INC. t SONS. UK. 1305 «« i II da Lancaster, PA Landisville, PA Lancaster, PA 573 Willow Rd. Lancaster, PA FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF STRASBURG Center Square, Strasburg, PA at A6WAY INC. Lancaster, PA
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