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NO WASTED WATTS:

Now, there's an energy-saver designed for fluorescent cent lights, and it's as easy to use as those little "juice reducer" rings you put on incandescent bulbs. No-Watt, which snaps onto the end of one of the tubes in a fixture, is a compact electrical device made of Mylar. Correct Phase Electronics, Inc. (Dept. ME, 1340 Hill St., El Cajon, Calif. 92020), which markets this product, claims that if the No-Watt doesn't reduce power consumption on each fluorescent lighting fixture by 30% you can get your money back. Each unit costs $14.95 plus $1.50 for shipping and handling, and fits most 4' and 8' fluorescent tubes. Order from the company or call 8001227-8321.

PERFECT POURING

There's now a fuel pour spout that has a no-spill, no overfill tip-it's similar in function to the self shutting gas nozzles at service stations-and C.X. Products (Dept. ME, P.O. Box 355, Salem, Ohio 44460) sells it. The tip closes automatically when you fill a tank and seals the fuel can it's on. You should be able to find this safe and useful item in major hardware stores or wherever fuel cans are sold. If you're unable to locate the Automatic Fuel Spout locally, write Clay Tice at C.X. Products for advice.

HI-TECH MAPLE SYRUP

Oh boy, maple syrup granules! A new process evaporates the water from real maple syrup to make these versatile and tasty crystals. The unadulterated end product is ideal for food reserves or camping trips: You can use Pure Maple Syrup Granules sprinkled on toast, yogurt, or fresh fruit . . . for baking . . , or simply reconstituted into liquid maple syrup. Green Mountain Endeavors (Dept. ME, 12 South View Dr., South Burlington, Vt. 05401) claims that the granules contain higher amounts of potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese than honey, yet have only a tenth as much sodium. Send $5.50 plus $1.50 postage for a 14-ounce bag.

HOME WELDER

Did you ever try to level a set of deck supports when those posts were all six or seven feet high and five or six feet apart? How about making sure that the concrete floor for your new garage was perfectly horizontal? If undertaking such projects all alone has you stumped, try the Level-Master (PNS Engineering Co., Dept. ME, 101 McDonald Dr., Rockingham, N.C. 28379). The company claims that, using this unique instrument, one person can level points up to 100 feet apart . . . over obstacles, around corners, while standing high on a ladder, or even when down in a ditch. The complete package goes for $19.95 plus $2.00 for shipping and handling.

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