B2B—Lancaster Faming, Saturday, Navanbar 26,1983 NEWARK, Del. Fire serves us in many ways, but we must always respect its potential to destroy. Whenever we relax our viligance by smoking in bed, letting electrical wiring deteriorate, failing to maintain a heating system, or handling flammables carelessly we court disaster, says University of Delawarae extension safety specialist Ronald C. Jester. Fires in the U.S. take a tremendous toll. Property losses amount to $6.7 billion each year, PHONE CLEARANCE SALE NOVEMBER 19th - DECEMBER 3rd 20% to 50% OFF ENTIRE STORE STOCK Cash and Carry • Farm Tools - (around Shovels, Forks • Brooms - Barn & House • Housewares - Bird Food, Garden Toots, Dusts, Hoses • Nails, Bolts, Nuts, Hinges, Etc. • Paints, Gloves, Conklin Products SUPER SPECIALS* SCOOP SHOVELS ORTHO TOMATO VEGETABLE DUST •22.33 *7.00/ 4 ibs. TINKLEY WORK BOOTS LAWN RAKES •11.00 I * 3 - 98 LEFTOVER TWINE (All Brands) *17.25 .a * Our Super Specials Are Net Prices FARM SEED SPECIALS • Boyd’s 78AT Alfalfa *125.00/50 lbs • Boyd’s Wetfoot Alfalfa *125.00/50 lbs BOYD’S SEED CENTER, INC. 306 lona Rd., Lebanon, Pa. 17042 Phone: 717-272-8943 Farm inspection can help prevent fires and about 6,700 lives are lost. Farm fires cost over $3OO million annually and account for scores of fatalities and injuries. According to the National Fire Protection Association, the most frequent causes of building fires are: electrical, careless smoking, heating and cooking equipment, children and matches, open flames and sparks, flammable liquids, arson, chimneys and flues, lightning and spontaneous ignition. To prevent fires, Jester recommends inspecting your home IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFTS DISCOUNT or farm with the following safety tips in mind: * Don’t overload circuits. Dimmed lights, reduced output from heaters, or a poor TV picture are symptoms. *lf a fuse blows or circuit breaker trips repeatedly with normal use, check for shorts and other defects. * Never overfuse a circuit. Keep plenty of fuses of the correct size near the fuse box. Install tamper resistant fuses to prevent ac cidental or intentional overfusing A LESSON WELL LEARNED... LANCASTER FARMING'S CLASSIFIED ADS GET RESULTS! Phone: 717-394-3047 or 717-626-1164 STEEL CULVERT PIPE An Additional 1 % DISCOUNT is offered if paid by Cash Money or Certified Check Over Forty Years of Reliable Service HOURS: Fuel Oil, Gasoline, and Coal Mon.-Fri.: 8 AM - 4 PM 111 E. State Street, Quarryville, PA 17566 Sat.: 9AM -12 PM Phone: 717-786-2166 * Use extension cords heavy enough for the required wattage. Use grounded extensions for three prong equipment. * Before each use, note condition of cords on power tools, sweepers, heaters, and other devices which are moved about and/or frequently plugged and unplugged. * Keep area around motors and heaters free of flammable or combustible materials. Provide plenty of ventilation for motors, and keep them clean. * Protect light bulbs with wire guards if there is danger of breakage. Cover bulbs near combustibles with globes to block heat. * Don’t smoke near com bustibles, or when refueling or handlign flammable or explosive materials. * Don’t accumulate papers, rags or trash around stoves, furnaces or gas water heaters. • Above-ground gasoline storage tanks should be 40 feet or more from buildings. Tanks near bur ning buildings can explode and spread fire. Underground tanks, pumps, and vents should be out side. attached. No coating. These tank shells make an inexpensive, quick and strong bridge. Tank shells buried with 3 feed of ground cover can support 80,000 lbs. Diameter Weight/ Thickness Lengths Price, F. 0.8 Inches Lbs. Inches InStock Quarryville (Approx.) 64 1615 .167 (7 ga.) 12 *lOO to 200 64 2312 .167 (7 ga.) 17-11” 200 to 300 64 3010 .167 (7 ga.) 23-10" 300 to 400 96 4723 .240 (W) 16-0" 660 96 6075 .240 (W) 21'-4” 880 96 7425 .240 (*/«”) 26-8” 1.100 HOWARD E. GROFF CO. - IT’S MAGIC How quickly Cl * Store small quantities of gasoline and other flammable fuels in “approved” red metal containers that are sturdy and clearly marked. They should have spring-closing lids and/or spout covers. NEver use breakable containers. * Don’t use gasoline, benzene, naptha, or other flammable fuels as cleaning or degreasing agents. Other products work as well with far less hazard. * Refuel farm equipment with care. No smoking ever! * Watch for and repair leaks in fuel lines, carburetors, pumps and filters. * Bum trash well away from buildings. Carefully manage fires when burning off land. Don’t bum on windy days. Jester says it’s important to be prepared for a fire. Equip your home, buildings and vehicles with fire extinguishers. Have a good water supply such as a farm pond. A fire detection and alarm system is a worthwhile investment. Devise and practice a home fire escape plan. Instruct all family members and employees on what to do and how to call for help in case of fire. PHONE 717-394-3047 or 717-626-1164
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