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Beauty and efficient operation come alive within the Jøtul GF 400 DV Sebago. Handsomely detailed in cast iron, this stove’s nautical styling recalls the coves and shores of Lake Sebago, locked amid the rock and pines of Maine. Incorporating Jøtul’s new revolutionary cast iron and stainless steel burner, the JøtulBurner™, and Jøtul Heat Fin™ technology makes the Jøtul GF 400 DV Sebago the perfect medium size heater for any home. (more…)
Classic Quadra-Fire Design. The Castile offers all the technological superiority Quadra-Fire is famous for — patented automatic ignition and jam-free feed systems, an exclusive aluminum heat exchanger, and a revolutionary easy clean firepot. The highly efficient combustion design delivers enough warmth to heat a 1500 square foot home, while reducing emissions to an amazingly low 0.7 grams/hour.Traditional Cast-Iron Beauty. The body panels of the Castile begin life in Europe where they are cast with precision and care using premium quality iron, each produced with an eye for functional and decorative detail. They are then shipped to our manufacturing facility in Colville, Washington, where they are meticulously assembled, combining their unique beauty with our advanced Quadra-Fire technology. (more…)
>> This is just one of the quality wood stoves we carry. We offer all quality wood stoves by Quadrafire and Jotul.
Easier. It’s a word that you can now include in your wood burning vocabulary. You can also add “fast-lighting” and “efficient,” because the Quadra-Fire Automatic Combustion Control (ACC) technology is going to change the way you currently talk about lighting and burning wood. Our exclusive ACC technology delivers precision airflow management for longer, cleaner and more efficient burns. It allows you to easily start the fire, set the heat level you desire and then walk away from the unit without any worries. Basically, you load, light, and live.All Quadra-Fire Millennium stoves come standard with a pedestal and one-piece top giving the stove a simple, clean-line design. Thick plate steel, heavy duty hinges, and a fully welded, brick-lined firebox will give you years of dependable everyday use. (more…)
>> We carry all quality wood and gas fireplaces by Kozy Heat and Jotul. We also carry wood fireplace by Majestic.
This 36″ Direct Vent fireplace is the first gas fireplace with our new patented burner system for our best flame yet. So you get a clean, efficient, hassle-free fireplace with all the ambiance of a real wood burning fire. This model is an easy fit because it does not require a non-combustible surround, making it perfect for under wood mantels. (more…)
Give small spaces like your kitchen or bath a big appeal with the Two Harbors gas fireplace. The Two Harbors’ design possibilities are limitless. The fireplace can be installed in a wall, in a cabinet or even on a kitchen countertop. Modular cabinet options include bases with bookshelves, gourmet wine rack and more. Two Harbors . . . . like nothing else. All cabinet styles can be seen by downloading the Two Harbors brochure (at right). (more…)
Invite the magic of the Princeton into your home. Our newest 36” fireplace is sure to create charming ambiance. Customize its look with the many optional features to complement and enhance any room’s décor. Choose the #PRC-36-RF model which includes a fan kit and remote control to adjust flame height and fan speed. Whichever one you choose to add to your home, they both produce consistent, controllable heat that takes home heating to entirely new level. (more…)
Create a strong statement. Similar to our ‘Thief River Falls’ model, this fireplace offers you a deeper firebox, an exterior-controlled “heat-dump” feature, realistic handpainted log set and standard refractory lining. With many stylish accessories available, it is sure to brighten any room in your home. (more…)
Carbon monoxide gas is poisonous, but you can’t see, smell or taste it. Check all fuel-burning appliances to be sure they work properly. Have your stoves and fireplaces cleaned and checked by a professional once a year.
Put a carbon monoxide alarm near where people sleep. Be sure your alarm has the Underwriters Laboratories (UL 2034) label.
Check it out, Check it off.
A safe home is in your hands.
An informative article by the editors of www.homesafetycouncil.org.
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Fires & Burns |
o Smoke Alarms
The majority of home fire deaths happen at night, most often from smoke and poisonous gases, not the fire itself. Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including the basement and workshop, and outside all sleeping areas. For extra protection, consider installing a smoke alarm in every bedroom. Be sure to test batteries at least once a month and never remove the batteries from your smoke alarm except to replace them.
o Home Escape Plan
Make your plan now, before you need it. Have at least two exits from every room and a meeting place outside the home. Conduct a home fire drill with everyone in your household at least twice a year. Most people underestimate how fast a fire spreads. You may have as little as two minutes to get your family to safety. Plan and practice exactly what to do in advance.
o List of Emergency Phone Numbers
Post a list of emergency phone numbers including the police, fire, doctors and poison prevention centers at every telephone in the home. In the event of a fire, call the fire department from outside the burning building.
o Fire Extinguishers
A multipurpose dry chemical Class ABC fire extinguisher is the best choice for general home use. Mount the extinguisher on a bracket on the wall near an exit so that anyone using it can escape from the room if a fire spreads. Periodically check the gauge to make sure it has pressure. All adult occupants of the home must know when and how to use the extinguisher properly.
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Slips & Falls |
o Grab Bars
Install grab bars in all bathrooms and shower stalls. Firmly anchor them into the wall studs with long screws or follow installation instructions on packaging.
o Slip-Resistant
Use a non-slip mat, or install strips or decals in bathtubs and showers to help prevent slipping.
o Sufficient Lighting
Use night-lights near bathrooms, bedrooms and stairwells. Make sure stairwells and hallways are always well lit – especially at night. Provide sufficient lighting to all walkways and entrances to your home.
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Poisonings |
o Poison Centers
Every Poison Control Center in the country can be reached by calling the AAPCC* nationwide hotline, 1-800-222-1222. Post this number, along with your other emergency numbers, by every phone on your home. If you think someone is poisoned, call the poison center immediately. Experts will answer your call, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
o Medicines and Household Cleaners
Make sure all medications, caustic cleaning products (example: drain openers, toilet and oven cleaners, rust removers, etc.), automotive fluids (example: windshield washing solution and antifreeze), pesticides, fertilizer and other household chemicals are in their original containers and in a locked cabinet. Buy medicines and household products in child-resistant packaging. Close caps tightly after using medicines and household products. Lock medicines and household products up high so children can’t see or reach them.
o Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon monoxide gas is poisonous, but you can’t see, smell or taste it. Check all fuel-burning appliances to be sure they work properly: furnace, hot water heater, stove, oven, fireplace, wood stove, and space heater. Put a carbon monoxide alarm near where people sleep. Be sure your alarm has the Underwriters Laboratories (UL 2034) label. *American Association of Poison Control Centers.
Families devote time and energy to create a healthy and happy home, but many Americans are unknowingly leaving their loved ones at risk to a common household danger; unintentional injuries.
According to the Home Safety Council’s The State of Home Safety in America™ report, unintentional injuries at home prompted more than 20 million medical visits in a single year.
There are simple steps you can take to help keep your loved ones safe in and around the home. The Home Safety Council offers the following home safety checklist as a guide to reduce the risk of unintentional injuries. This checklist is not all-inclusive. It addresses the leading causes of unintentional home injury-related deaths: slips/falls, poisoning and fire/burns. Customize your safety measures to meet any special needs. Inspect your home regularly. Read warning label(s) and user manuals and file them where they can be found quickly.
For additional resources and material, visit www.homesafetycouncil.org.
The Home Safety Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping prevent more than 20 million medical visits each year from unintentional injuries in the home. Through national programs and partners across America, the Home Safety Council works to educate and empower families to take actions that help keep them safer in and around their homes.
To learn more about the Council’s programs, partnerships and resources visit the Home Safety Council at www.homesafetycouncil.org. Home Safety Council, 1725 Eye St., NW Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006.
A special thanks goes to: National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) for their technical review of this information.
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