2016 April Dixie Co-op Currents

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Electrical Safety 101

FACT:

Electricity and water are a dangerous combination! Water is an excellent conductor of electricity, and since the human body is composed primarily of water, you too are an excellent conductor of electricity. That is why it is so important to keep all electrical appliances away from water. Make sure you are not standing in water when you touch anything electrical. Do not use electronics or extension cords near pools, hot tubs, or any body of water. Also, never shoot water from a garden hose or highpowered water gun near power lines. Electricity can travel down the stream of water directly to you.

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon minced onion 10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces 1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced 1/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered Directions: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and onion. Cover, and chill for one hour. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. Pour dressing over salad, and toss. Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before serving. To enter our contest, submit your recipe at www.dixie.coop or post it to our Facebook page for your chance to win a $25 Visa gift card and have your recipe featured in an upcoming issue of Co-op Currents.

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For Dixie Electric Cooperative Member-Owners April 2016

Thinking of adding a pool this summer? Pools can provide many hours of family fun. Just be sure to consider the cost to operate the pool pump when calculating your monthly maintenance expense. This will help you avoid a surprise when you get your monthly power bill. If you are installing a new pool, never place it under power lines, and always remember to call to locate underground power lines before digging. Ask your pool company to install the lowest horsepower pump possible to meet your needs. Try to minimize the amount of time the pump runs and utilize a timer in order to keep operational costs down. Depending on the horsepower and the length of time a pool pump runs, it can add approximately $50 to $100 to your monthly power bill.


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Energy Saving Tips With the summer heat fast approaching, here are a few tips to help avoid high power bills: • Don’t place lamps or TV sets near your thermostat. The thermostat senses heat from these appliances, which can cause the air conditioner to run longer than necessary. • Consider using ceiling fans to spread the cooled air more effectively through your home without greatly increasing your power use. • Don’t set your thermostat at a colder setting than normal when you turn on your air conditioner. It will not cool your home any faster and could result in excessive cooling and, therefore, unnecessary expense. • Set your thermostat as high as comfortably possible in the summer. The less difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower your overall cooling bill will be.

Mobile Apps Available Dixie Electric Cooperative now has another convenient option for you to make a payment, view your billing history, or monitor your electric usage. You can even set up alerts to remind you when your bill is due. Visit the Apple or Android App Store to download your FREE mobile app today.

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