New Product News

In recent months, there have been frequent news stories of violence at Park District washrooms. In an attempt to provide safer surroundings, Kenall Problem Solver light fixtures, Catalog #3737, were installed in this new park district building. This fixture is furnished with stainless steel slot screws, or special tamperproof screws for use in areas where danger from vandalism is greater. The prismatic diffuser on the #3737 is designed for maximum light utilization.

Kenall light fixtures are carefully engineered to solve maintenance problems by providing reliable, dependable light without any sacrifice in appearance. Kenall Manufacturing Company produces a complete line of indestructible light fixtures which are guaranteed to be unbreakable for one year. The fixtures are appropriate for either outdoor or indoor applications. For more information contact:

Kenall Manufacturing Company
2600 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, Illinois 60618

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THE PADDOCK SURGE WALL SYSTEM is, in simplest terms, a swimming pool wall hollowed into a chamber which is integrated to the IFRS pipeless perimeter system through surge control outlets. The multiple surge control outlets are placed at the back of the perimeter overflow channel. Under quiescence or during light loading, the channel functions as it does on any other swimming pool. As pool loading increases, the surge into the perimeter overflow channel increases and the water level rises. At a predetermined maximum channel level, water is removed from the channel by the surge control outlets. The water thus removed is stored in the pool wall until the level of activity in the pool diminishes and the water surging into the perimeter channel subsides. At this time, water being held in storage in the wall is returned to the pool through the filter system. Combined with the "in pool" surge capacity of the IFRS System, a 45' x 75' Surgewall pool offers up to 8000 gallons of storage capacity to maintain channel efficiency and prevent channel flooding. For more information contact:

Paddock of the Midwest
300 E. Industrial Ln.
Wheeling, Illinois 60090

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Tropitone's powder coated aluminum pool furniture stacks for storage with replaceable, comfortable straps. For catalog write: Williams, P. 0. Box 1, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045.

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Appleton Electric Company, Chicago, offers a new heavy duty model of its popular Stadiumflood H.I.D. fixture.

An epoxy finished aluminum housing contains the separate and removable reflector. Other features include the deep finned aluminum housing for maximum heat dissipation, exclusive filter wick to keep condensation from forming inside glass and counter balance feature which offers evenly distributed weight between ballast and floodlight.

A built-in peep sight system permits precision positioning 180° vertical and horizontal for hairline aiming accuracy. Memory locking device maintains established preaimed position.

The Stadiumflood is also available in a general purpose design, each with five NEMA type beam spreads: 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Ballasts are available for 400 and 1000 W. Mercury Vapor and Metal Halide, 400 W. Lucalox and 400 and 1500 W. Multi-Vapor Lamps.

Appleton Electric Company, 1701 W. Wellington, Chicago, Il 60657 (312) 327-7200.

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GAME TIME presents a Rear Outpost Fort—Climber and Slide.

Here's a giant wood climber complete with five wide steps, fort platform and stainless steel slide. Just the item for young Cowboys and Indians that are on the look-out for action. Lumber is impregnated with Osmose K-33 applied in a closed cylinder by the vacuum-pressure process. Latest Safety features certified by Nationwide Consumer Testing Institute Inc. For more details contact Game Time, Inc., Howard White & Assoc, 345 Walnut St., Northfield, Ill. 60093.

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MAGNUS CRAFT MATERIALS, INC. of 109 Lafayette St., New

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York City introduces the new XRS 150 "MINI-ART" kit will make miniatures for terrariums or miniature jewelry. Finished project will shrink to about one third of the original size. Each kit contains 8 refillable assorted colored markers, mini art sheets, assorted patterns and complete directions. Magnus' "MINI-ART" kit will produce 300 to 350 miniatures.

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Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, Grinnell, Iowa, has introduced a patented Learner Pool, a 7-step instructional swim system for elementary school children complete with equipment and teaching materials.

With Miracle's tested Learner Pool and curriculum package, one adult without any special training can supervise and teach swim skills fast, economically in groups, for life.

Curriculum package includes a complete and precise 7-step Teacher's Manual written by a swimming expert, and incentive-achievement badges.

The 5 1/2-foot-wide, 35-foot-long, 3-foot-high fiber glass pool comes complete with heater, filter, circulating pumps and accessories. Modular construction makes moving easy and adaption to various room sizes simple. All electrically-operated mechanical components surpass safety standards and safety cover completely encloses pool.

Care and Maintenance Manual comes with each pool.

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The "LITTLE GIANT" Garbage Can & Litter Basket Holder is a permanent installation type Holder that keeps containers in place and off the ground. This versatile Holder will accommodate any size container from a 12 1/2 gallon pail to a 55 gallon drum. It keeps containers from being turned over by dogs and other animals, and prevents breeding places for roaches and other vermin. Containers are off the ground so bottoms do not rust out, thus giving longer life and use to them. The containers rest on the adjustable base and do not hang by the handles. The top hook has eyelets for securing the lids to prevent loss or damage. It has a simple two step installation with no maintenance problems and it has no welds to rust and no moving parts to break. Drawings and specifications furnished upon request of Albeni Corp., U. S. 19 and Live Oak, P. O. Box 606, Tarpon Springs, Florida 33589.

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Gerber Manufacturing has just introduced a new picnic table especially designed for the physically handicapped.

The table is 8 feet long with six foot seats. The top is extended on one end with special bracing to prevent the lumber from breaking off and warping, yet leaving enough clearance for a person in a wheel chair to use the end or either side of the table.

The frame is welded together using 1 1/2 OD steel tubing. The legs do not extend beyond the back of the seat which eliminates any chance of the user being injured by tripping on an extended leg.

Top quality West Coast Douglas Fir Lumber is used or maintenance free aluminum is available for the top and seats.

For more information contact Gerber Mfg., P. O. Box 163, Evergreen Road, Middleton, Wise. 53562.

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Information on this new 4-hp high torque engine for a safer, quieter operation of todays rotary mowers, and information on all Briggs & Stratton, Clinton, Kohler, Enginer, Parts and Related Accessories is available from Wray M. Jacobek at Midwest Engine Warehouse, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126. Serving Illinois Park and Recreation People.

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Fox Valley Marking Systems, Inc., announces the new "EASY MARKER."

With our Easy Marker Handle and Marker Paint you will solve many of your recreational marking problems. Use the Easy Marker to mark a bright, easy to see boundary line for tennis, badmitton, races, day camp games, etc. on any surface —even grass. The Easy Marker is also ideal for marking tournament play at golf courses.

We have also developed the Easy Striper which is the fastest, easiest to use and economical line marker for athletic fields; i.e., football, baseball, soccer, etc.

For further information, write Fox Valley Marking Systems, Inc., 31W300 West Bartlett Road, Bartlett, Illinois 60103.

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