FEB. 18 27, 199 Save on bills with water-saving fixtures VANCOUVER-AREA households present great oppartunilies for water conservation, A typical fami- ly of four uses more than 1,000 litres of water a day, Only about 5% of this water is used for drinking and cooking. The loilet guzzles about 40%, and bathing and showering account for another 35%. Dishwashing and laundry make up the remaining 20%, Water conservation has now through our door on Thursday wi a-can of food for the Food Bank and we'll give you a ticket for the Li eg FER. 18 a 40,000 BTU burner * 440 sq.in. cooking surface * Cast Iron 3-way grills ® Ceramic briquets * Steel bottom shelf * Heavy duty cart ¢ Hooks for tools * Oven thermometer become as much a part of modern home building and renovation as energy efficiency. Homeowners whoa want to replace their caisting fixtures can choose from a growing selection af toilets, showerheads and fittings that improve the environmental per- formance of their homes and reduce water-healing and water-consump- tion bifls. Crane Canada’s six-litre Ultra Low Flush (ULF) toilet provides vy . the first 20 people | 27, 1994 1139 Lonsdale Ave. North Vancouver, 8.C. + F808, 369,89 now 299! ¢ Drop-down front shelf and both side shelves * Cooking temperature guide * Super 8 Infinity SS burner » Side bumer the perfect alternative for the con- ventional, water-guzzling toilet. lis two-piece closed coupled design produces a powerful gravity- fed siphonic flushing action on only six lilres of water, Compared to conventional toilets that Mush on 16 litres or more, this represents & min- imum saving of 634 less water per flush. With the rising costs of munici- pal water and sewer rates, the sav. ings provided by the ULF toilet are outstanding. ‘ With Crane’s Electroflo line of plumbing brass fittings you can save up to 8596 of water usage over conventional plumbing fittings. Quality, simplicity of operation and contemporary styling abound, These revolutionary barrier-free electronic faucets require no han- dies to turn, lift, or push. Simply place hands under the faucet, in the detection area of the lavatory basin, to activate the flow of water. An optional under-counter mixer allows temperature to be preset, thus avoiding accidental scalding. Electroflo faucets’ built-in vandal- resistant circuitry turns off water after continuous flow of approxi- mately 70 seconds, preventing water from running needlessly. Other alternatives for in-home water conservation and energy effi- ciency exist with the new gencra- tion of home appliances ‘entering the market. Today, protecting our environ- ment is a worldwide concern. And,. -as the world’s leading appliance manufacturer, Frigidaire has addressed the problems of cnergy conservation and other important environmental issues, The results are cleaner, more energy-efficient appliances. Dish- washers, washers and dryers that perform to the highest standards and incorporate the latest technolo- gy and time-saving innovations without sacrificing energy efficien- cy or respect for the environnient, Energy efficiency, combined with & comman-sense approach to conservation, can make a difference to your energy bills and to the world we shire, These are only some of your options for energy and environmen- tally efficient living on display in the Home Odyssey “94 innovative building product showcase, present: ed by the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, These are only some of your options for environmentally effi- cient living on display in the Home Odyssey °94 innovative building product showcase, presénted by the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, This is part of the B.C. Home and Garden Show, NEWS photo FAUCETS AND iixtures for water sources in the. home are not an uncommon sight at horne shows. This year, consumers can see products that can heip them cut down on the amount of water they use. E-Z to install Space saving Strong and safe 90° swivel base 10° tilt angie Black scratch- resistant finish 5 year warranty Models for 13 to 27 inch TV sizes 4 his