Mechanical Devices in the Home

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Allen, Edith, 1880-1949

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Mechanical Devices in the Home" by Edith Allen is a practical guide on household appliances and their efficient use, written in the early 20th century. The book explores various mechanical devices including cooking stoves, heating systems, and lighting fixtures, aiming to inform householders about selection, installation, and maintenance. It serves as a valuable resource for home economics students, housewives, and home-demonstration agents, filling a gap in accessible, non-technical literature on home appliances. The opening of the book sets the stage by establishing the author's intent and expertise. Edith Allen outlines the primary aims of her work, which include providing guidance on selecting and using cooking and heating devices, explaining the construction and maintenance of lighting fixtures, and offering practical advice on small repairs that save costs. This introduction promises a comprehensive look at the mechanical devices that are integral to household management, emphasizing safety, economy, and efficiency in their use. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Cooking stoves: Wood and coal stoves. Gas stoves. Oil stoves. Electric stoves. Alcohol, acetylene, and canned heat. Fireless and steam cookers

Heating devices: Warm-air furnaces. Hot-water system of heating. Steam-heating systems. Fireplaces and heating stoves. Gas, electric and kerosene heaters

Lighting devices: Electric lights. Gas light. Kerosene lamps. Alcohol and gasoline lamps

Cooling devices: Refrigerators. Iceless refrigerators; water coolers. Fans and ventilators

Water supply and sewage: Pumps and water filters. Pressure tanks; plumbing fixtures. Cesspools, septic tanks and city sewer systems. Water closets

Laundry equipment: Washing machines. Wringers. Mangles and irons

House-cleaning equipment: Vacuum cleaners and cleaning tools

Devices for preparation and conservation of food: Pots, pans and other devices. Parers, seeders, grinders, slicers, etc. Mixers, beaters and churns; coffee pots. Dish-washers, canners and dryers. Separators and emulsifiers

Sundry devices: Dumbwaiters and other house furnishings. Sewing machines. Automobiles. Lawn mowers; incubators. Typewriters

Motors, fuels and gas plants: Treadles and water motors. Engines; motors and batteries; fuels. Gas plants

Measuring devices: Scales for weighing. Devices for measuring volume. Gas, water and electric meters. Thermometers and thermostats. Hydrometers and barometers.

Credits:

Produced by Giovanni Fini, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2014-09-10