NEW PRODUGTS and selected sales aids

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Hot, Cold Options

A new and expanded series of heat pumps is from the Climate Control Division of The Sinser Co.

In sizes of lVz,2, Zn, 3, 3Vz, I and 5-ton with COP ratinss of 2.2 to 2.8. They are factory Gsted and come with a five-year limited warranty on the compressor.

All-Wood Spiral Stairs

Spiral Mfg., Inc. has a new single pole all-wood stair, internally posttensioned.

The small diameter, 4t/z' to 6', incorporates full, rectangular treads. It fits under high or low ceilings.

Other models include circular for square stairwells, circular to meet restrictive building codes, and 2railing spiral in diameters up to 8'.

Storm Door With Louvers

Eleven clear jalousie louvers for full to zero glass ventilation with the self-storing screen in place are features of the new early American storm./screen door from Season-All.

Finished in electrostatically bonded white baked enamel. it can be ordered pre-hung with four oilite bearing hinge Z-bar frame, or with piano hinge expander frame.

Also new is the air handler, which has slide-in refrigerant coils of from I 7z tons to 5 tons and can be used for up-flow, down-flow or horizontal positions.

Fence Building Kit

Eastgate Mfg. Co., Inc. has a new fence building kit.

Non-corrosive, rust free zinc alloy kit pieces, available individually, include fence caps, bases and l" and 2" brackets.

Fence caps are designed to prevent fence post rot. Bases, in two styles for use in concrete or on concrete or wood platforms, hold 4 x 4 posts and eliminate the need to dig a post hole and use creosote. Anti-rot lifts and drainage holes keep the posts from contact with moisture.

Cross members are installed with brackets.

Winning Flush

Ecology Products Plus has a new water conservation device that reduces water flow without reducing pressure.

The Water Warden cuts water usage for toilets with savings said to range up to 507c. Installed into the top of a flush valve it shortens the flush cycle without reducing the water pressure.

Atrium Drain Grate

National Diversified Sales. Inc.. has a new atrium drain grate that prevents blockage of drains by leaves and other debris.

Molded of virgin high-impact ABS plastic in either green or black, the unit has a raised grille 372" above the base, with 25t/2" of open grate area. It may be inserted directly into a 6" catch basin, or 6" pipe risers on T-fittinss.

It is said to be lighter, easier to install and less expensive than cast iron, and less subject to breakage.

Computerized Phone System

A new computerized telephone switching system offering building supply houses, with from 8 to 55 phones, cost control and time saving features is from Digital Telephone Svstems. Inc.

'Called the DLS-l@ Prorocall@ system, this compact PBX is built around an advanced Texas Instruments' microcomputer. It is said to be easy to operate and permits use without a console or attendant.

It permits calls to be forwarded automatically, has automatic callback, indicates when messages are to be picked up at the attendant's console, night answer modes, conferencing capability, and override capability for use in emergencies.

It's A Gas

Four gasoline powered weed and grass trimmers are new from McCulloch Corp.

The Mac 60, powered by a l4cc engine has a suggested retail price of $129.99. The Mac 70 offers a left side handle and a semi-automatic head with cutoff knife guard. Suggested retail price is $149.99.

A 2lcc ensine is standard on the Mac 80, fea-turing a 16" cutting swath. Suggested retail price, $ 169.99.

The Mac 95 is a straighr-shaft, gear drive unit with U-shaped handle bars, throttle and kill switch, shoulder harness, double-exit, single spool head and steel guard, equipped for conversion to a brushcutter. Suegested retail price, $219.99.

Updated Refrigerators

A new line of refrigerator/freezers, engineered for performance, built-in application and reduced energy consumption, is from Amana Refrigeration. Inc.

3-Door Ice-'N-WateF and Sideby-Side models reportedly were redesigned achieving energy efficiency improvements as high as 2OVa.

Frost free with two automatic cold controls and Energy Saver Control switches, they have storase areas designed for oursized packiges, for holding fresh meat at colder temperatures, and for keeping fresh fruits and vegetables over long periods of time. Adjustable tempered glass shelves can be moved to any height desired and will hold up to 75 lbs.

Complete Wood Treatment

Varapel Polymer Wood Treatment and Stabilizer has been introduced by the Flecto Co.

Reportedly it is the first decorative interior-exterior wood treatment product marketed in the United States to combine fire retardant. wood stabilizers, and ultra violet absorbers in a non-leaching, water-cleanup formula.

It is offered in four semi-transparent wood tones and five opaque colors as well as a non-yellowing white.

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King Size Whirpool

A new whirlpool, called Tranquil, 6' long x 35" wide by 20" high, comes from Pearl Baths, Inc.

Jacuzzi Bros. hydro-air jets are positioned in the corners for whirlpool action. One suction return with filter screen is used with a V2 HP pump. All components are contained within the dimensions and are preplumbed.

A "porcelain look" finish is achieved with Fiberglass in seven standard colors and white.

New Outlook for Spring

Bel-Air wood windows and patio doors offer a new outlook for spring.

A variety of design possibilities are made possible by grouping standard picture windows, awnings. casement, single-hung, and gliding windows. The simple design of the system lends itself to imaginative use.

All window and patio door products have met rigid performance requirements to qualify for A and B test ratings for strength as well as air and water infiltration. All basic wood components are pre-treated with antifungus preservative.

Long Life Faucet

New CareFree Dual Plus dualhandled cartridge faucets are from MFI Plumbine Products.

Lavatory fiucets are in sculptured and smooth finished bronze-tone as well as chrome with tub and shower

The Merchant Magazine units in both chrome and bronze-tone and kitchen faucets in chrome finish. All feature the Celcon@ cartridse. Corrode proof and guaranteed for-10 years against leaking and dripping, it requires only a quarter turn from fulloff to full-on.

Other features are corrosion-resistant waterway. water-saving aerator, non-corrosive base plate, triplechrome-olate construction and extra long spout on all lavatory models. Chrome finish comes with clear acrylic handles and bronze-tone with honey-gold.

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ldaco Bucking Saw

Idaco has a new buckins saw designed for the cutting of-packaged lumber into rough lengths for easier handling by manufacturers of mass production items.

Aimed primarily at lumber yards, truss plants, and other similar operations, this new saw offers great speedup potential for most pre-cutting. A self-contained unit operatins on a 20' track, it features a mast6r control panel with electric drive and hydraulic operation. The 6' chain saw easily cuts standard 4' packages, and others, into any desired lengths.

Simple strapping is the only requirement before pre-cutting. Savings in time and labor are said to be obvious. As a low-cost item. Idaco's new bucking saw warrants consideration bv most lumber users.

Triple Style Fence

Select-A-Fence from the Home ImDrovement Division of Masonite Cofui., enables the do-it-yourselfer to assemble three different styles, boardon-board, open picket, and solid pnvacy.

Of pressure-treated Southern yellow pine it is based on three common components: dog-eared lence boards (nom. le" x 6"-x 6'), 8' long backrails (lt/2" x 3Vz"), and 8' long posts (372" x 3lz" ). The boards have both smooth and rough-sawn sides to provide an additional option.

It comes KD for store display and storage, as well as take-home or delivery. Detailed installation instructions are included.

Flexible Air Duct

A factory-made insulated flexible round air duct, said to reduce operatins and installation costs while meeting-UL Class I requirements, is from CertainTeed Corp.' s Insulation Group.

Manufactured with a reinforced metalized mylar outer jacket enclosing a IVz" thick fiber glass insulation wrapped around a continuous inner air barrier of double-layer polyester with an encapsulated steel wire helix, it is used primarily for runouts to ceiling diffusers or mixing boxes, or wherever the flexible feature will facilitate duct runs.

It is suitable for use in most supply or return. residential or commercial duct systems, operating at temperatures up to 20ffF. and velocities up to 4,000 fpm.

D-l-Y Re-Key Kit

Change-A-Lock allows homeowners to re-key their own locks in a few minutes.

The patented kit contains instructions, tools, and color coded pins to re-key six locks.

Packaged in a blister pack card with lock identification information, it is. said to encourage on-the-spot DUrCnases.

Decorative Inserts for Doors

Nicolai Co. has introduced the Foxwood series of solid wood doon with glass or carved wood inserts. They are reportedly manufactured from specially selected old growth vertical grain Douglas fir or western hemlock and have carved lock rails and raised moldings and panels.

The glass inserts include flower designs in beveled or stained glass, and a bird and flower desisn in etched glass.

Patterns available in the carved wood inserts are flowers. an owl. a ship and a lion.

Window Box Hangers

Handy Hangers are metal supports to hang a window flower box without making the installation a permanent one.

The weight of the soil in the box keeps the hangers from being dislodged. If artificial flowers are used, sand, stone, and gravel can be used for ballast.

They can also hold on any lYt" wrought iron rail. Suggested retail price is $6.

Reflector Saves Heat

A stainless steel fireplace insert which reportedly doubles the heat output of any wood-burning fireplace is new from Superweld.

Custom fit to a fireplace. it captures the heat usually lost up the chimney and reflects it out. In addition, it makes fires start f'aster by focusing heat back into the firewood.

Priced from $80.

Bucksaw Inspires Panel

The bucksaw, an important tool in the early days of logging, is the inspiration for a new series of real wood prefinished panels from States Veneer Co.

They are characterized by saw marks printed within the finish. Made with real wood veneers of birch, pine, cedar and fir, the standard size is Yq" x4' x8'.

Spring Cleaning Promo

Rubbermaid's shelf liner is being promoted on orders postmarked through March 15.

Included are the new gingham pattern, cane, floral and solid color shelf liners and shelf and drawer liners. With suggested retail prices of $1.39 each, they have suggested promotional prices of $1.09 each.

Merchandising aids vary from 2' and 4' wood crate displays to wire

The Merchant Magazine racks for vertical or horizontal onshelf merchandising. Pre-pack and shelf pack assortments are also available.

New "shelf talkers," colorful 10" long signs reading "Sale of the Week" with space for pricing, help draw attention to promotionally priced merchandise.

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Scare'em Off

A flick of the finger activates an innovative pocket alarm and illuminates the flashlight or sounds a loud alarm.

Readily concealed in the pocket, purse, or hand, it measures 47/e" x 2" x l"; is made of impact-resistant plastic; and requires 3 AA batteries. - Retails for about $8.95 from Matuska Entemrises.

Slider Window With Baffle

Season-all's NuPrime Model 133 horizontal sliding window features a wind-actuated air baffle that blocks its weep (drainage) holes when water is not beins drained.

This combination of weep holes and air baffles is said to make it exceptionallv water and air tisht.

The'window is cust6m-fit for installation within existing homes and buildings with no need to modify the wall.