Adequate And Safe Electrical UNIVERSITY PARK - Con ducting a regular maintenance program on your farm electrical Catching problems early could system can help you detect help you avoid the potential potential problems before they dangers of the improper use of happen. You don’t need expensive electricity. Those include electric equipment or years of training to shocks, fires, stray voltage and Spiders: Nature’s Pest Control Agents (Continued from Page 06) Dichlorvos strips (vapona) give good control for several months in rooms with minimal ventilation. Residual sprays for crack and crevice application should contain bendiocarb, carbaryl (sevin), chlorpyuriphos (Dursban), diazinon, malathion or propoxor BEST BUY of the YEAR • 6” Steel Main Beam • 2” Vertical Tubing Drilled so that the 1” Horizontal tubing extends Full Length of Wagon • Front-Side and Rear Loading and Unloading • 2xB Pressure Treated Lumber Floor • 2x6 Oak Cross Beams • Beds are 8’ wide, available in 16, 18 or 21’ lengths. Racks are 90” high. • NEW FEATURE: 6” Channel across back for pushing wagon without damaging bed. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. CALL YOUR LOCAL DEALER: LOST CREEK TOBIAS EQUIPMENT CO., INC. OXFORD GREENLINE, IMPLEMENT Halifax, PA INC. Oakland Mill, PA 717-362*3132 Oxford, PA 717-463-2161 215-932-2753 MELROSE FARM NORTHEAST PAUL SHOVER’S, INC. SERVICE DISTRIBUTING Loysville, PA Greencastle, PA West Clifford,, Pa. 7 i7-789-3117 7.7- 7,7-222-9020 KELLEH RROS. VALLEY IMPLEMENT fnSSt Sra, Lebanon, PA m, r» 717-949.6501 CARLISLE FARM Harrisonburg, VA ccoumr DUNKU & GREIB 703-434-994, ®SJ*p. Mill Hall, PA ll* - 7.7- CHAMBERSRURG FIRM ' ™ WALTER G. COALE, IRC. SUPPLY CURR 5 FARM SwrlY Churchville, MD Chambersburg, PA Williamsport, PA 301-734-7722 717-264-3533 717-494-0060 Manufactured By CLW MANUFACTURING, INC. R.D. #2, Box 8 Newburg, Pa. 17240 717-423-6794 Systems For Farms make many checks on your own. (Baygon). The entomologist does not recommend extensive chemical treatment outdoors for spider control. “Spiders are an important part of the natural population,” he says. “Their elimination may allow undesirable insects to multiply.” poor lighting leading to reduced animal and poultry production. Inspect your system on a regular basis. Repair any deficiencies before they give you trouble. Upgrade your system by installing new circuits where needed and by using the proper electric wiring and enclosures. You can use the following items as a maintenance program checklist to determine the adequacy of your electrical system. If you mark NO to any of the questions, check the situation. When major changes are needed in the electric system, bring in a competent electrical contractor with knowledge and experience in the desired application area to do the work. The electric utility, local electrical inspection agency or private inspection agency should be contacted for assistance in planning the changes. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST ITEM YES NO NOT APPLICABLE OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION (Fuses, circuit breakers) Does your system have capacity to operate all equipment? Do some circuits continually trip the circuit breaker or blow the fuse? Have you maintained the proper size fuse for the circuits? GROUNDING Is your grounding electrode (rod) properly connected to the electric system? Are you using grounding type receptacles at convenience outlets? Are all pieces of electrical equipment grounded? Have you maintained the ground connection on portable equipment and extension cords? Do you connect your auxiliary generator to ground? WIRING Is all wiring and conduit well fastened and undamaged? Do you use extension cords only for emergencies, tool operation, and short time periods? Are you using moisture-resistant wiring methods m damp locations? Have you removed all disconnected wiring? Are the panelboards protected from the weather? EQUIPMENT Are you using enclosed lighting fixtures in areas where protection is needed? Are the electric motors in your system easy to start? (They do not require spinning the pulley, etc.) Are the guards in place around the drive systems? Have you lubricated the motor bearings on a regular basis? Have you cleaned out electric enclosures? (Use compressed air with power off.) PAUL B. POD H DO Lancaster Farming Saturday, January 3,1987-07 INC.
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