INDEX
A
Absorption of heat and light, [84], [85], [108]
Acetylene, [30], [49], [81], [91], [92], [145], [221], [222], [223]
Acids, [155], [156], [157], [159], [216]
Acre, [229]
Adjustment of burners, stove, [24], [29], [30], [32], [34], [41], [49], [78], [79], [80]
Air, for circulation, [57], [76], [101], [102], [103], [111], [198]
for combustion, [16], [29], [31], [38], [39], [48], [66], [88], [93], [214]
for evaporation, [105], [176], [220], [221]
for heating, [19], [55], [60], [61], [62], [63], [73], [75], [79]
mixer, [23], [24], [25], [33], [77], [96], [144]
moisture, [239]
for pressure, [97], [112], [113], [114], [175], [176], [184]
shaft, [57]
whistling, [56]
Alcohol, [47], [48], [89], [96], [97], [98], [145], [223]
Alternating current, [110]
Aluminum, [78], [156], [157], [158], [171], [172]
Ampere, [82]
Andiron, [74]
Anthracite coal, [219]
Asbestos, [32], [66], [77], [81]
Ash chute, [22]
Ashes, [20], [57], [66], [74], [75], [76]
Automobile, [192]
B
Balances, [225]
Balling hydrometer, [238]
Basin, catch, [127]
Battery, [192], [193], [194], [215], [216]
Baume hydrometer, [237]
Bearing, [152]
Beater, [165]
Bell for storing gases, [222]
Belts, [136], [137], [141], [186], [215]
Bituminous coal, [219]
Blau gas, [223]
Boiler, [64], [69], [71], [73], [132], [133], [156]
Booster, [119]
Bracket, curtain, [185]
Brine for cooling, [108]
British thermal unit, [218], [219]
Brix hydrometer, [238]
Broiler, [26]
Brush, [147], [149], [150], [152]
Bunsen burner, [77], [78], [81]
Burner, [48], [96], [119], [141], [145], [198]
gas, [23], [25], [27], [29], [77], [78], [88], [91], [144]
kerosene, [32], [33], [36], [37], [40], [80], [94]
Burning back, [27], [89], [90], [91]
Burr grinder, [162]
C
Calcium carbide, [221], [222], [223]
Candle power, [84], [89], [91], [95]
Canned heat, [48]
Can sealer, [175]
Capillary attraction, [47], [48], [93], [106]
Carbolic acid, [126]
Carbon, [82], [83], [84], [214]
Carburetor, [29], [192], [220]
Carpet sweeper, [147], [148], [150]
Cast aluminum, [156]
Catch basin, [127]
Centigrade thermometer, [233], [234]
Centigram, [226]
Centiliter, [228]
Centrifugal dryer, [138], [139], [140]
force, [139]
Cerium, [88]
Cesspool, [124]
Charcoal filter, [114]
Chain stitch, [186]
Chimney, [18], [31], [33], [57], [59], [74], [75], [80], [93], [94], [111]
Chloride of lime, [126]
Choker, [192]
Cistern, [114]
Clamp, [138]
Cleaning, [25], [35], [127], [172]
Cleaning equipment, [147], [148], [149], [150], [152], [153]
Clinkers, [76]
Clock, [236]
Clutch, [192]
Coffee mill, [162]
Cog wheels, [165]
Coke, [222]
Cold-process gasoline-gas, [29], [91], [145]
Color and illumination, [84]
Compressed-air pump, [113], [115], [117]
Combustion, [16], [17], [23], [24], [58], [66], [74], [76], [77]
Conductivity of materials, [156], [157], [158]
Contraction of materials, [235]
Cookers, [50], [51], [55], [56]
Coolers, [105], [106], [108], [109]
Crank, [163]
Cubic measure, [229]
Current, electric, [42], [46], [80], [83], [86], [110], [143], [144], [215], [218], [232]
Curtain roller, [185]
washer, [133]
D
Dampers, [16], [17], [18], [19], [20], [22], [58], [61], [66], [74], [75], [197], [198], [235], [236]
Decomposition of sewage, [124], [125], [127]
Dekagram, [226]
Dekaliter, [228]
Dekameter, [229]
Dermax, [206]
Density of liquids, [237]
Direct current, [110]
Direct lighting, [85]
Dolly washer, [134]
Doors, [103], [183], [184], [185], [215]
Drafts, [16], [17], [18], [19], [57], [58], [59], [74]
Drain, [103], [104], [122], [138]
Drip sheet, [25]
Dry-cleaning equipment, [140]
Dry-cell battery, [215], [216]
Dulling of edges, [159], [163]
Dumbwaiters, [183]
Dust, [76], [78], [80], [148], [150]
E
Egg tester, [201]
Electric appliances, [42], [44], [46], [81]
heating, [42], [43], [80], [119]
measurements, [43], [82], [230], [232]
Electric motors, [217]
Electrolyte, [217]
Enameled ware, [157]
Engine, gasoline, [137], [212]
Evaporation, [67], [105], [106], [140]
Expansion of materials, [108], [234], [235]
valve, [70]
Explosions, prevented, [25], [35], [37], [39], [69]
Extractor, [139]
F
Fahrenheit thermometer, [233], [234]
Fastener, door, [184]
Faucet, [109], [114], [116], [119], [120], [122]
Feed plate, [187], [188], [189], [207]
Filament for lamp, [83]
Filter, water, [114], [116], [168]
Fire, [18], [19], [34], [41], [66], [75]
Fire-pot, [20], [57], [58], [65], [76]
Flame, blue, [31], [38], [49], [96]
illuminating, [77], [78], [88], [89], [93], [94]
Flash point, [218]
Flat-iron, [142]
Float for flushing tank, [129], [130]
Force pump, [113], [117], [119]
Freezing, [68], [112], [126], [166], [233]
Friction, danger from, [140]
Fuel, [16], [58], [65], [76], [88], [119]
economical use of, [19], [20], [28], [59], [66]
Furnace, [57], [62], [63], [64], [75], [222]
Fuses, [43], [46], [86], [144]
G
Gage, [67], [69], [70], [73], [117]
Gallon, [228]
Gas, [26], [34], [35], [36], [37], [38], [40], [58], [88], [108], [192], [199], [214], [215], [219], [221], [230]
burners, [77], [79], [90], [144]
consumption, [23], [28], [29], [66]
kinds of, [29], [91], [220], [222], [223]
Gasoline, [89], [97], [99], [140], [219], [223]
engine, [119], [137], [212], [215]
Gasoline-gas, [29], [37], [91], [220]
Gears, [192]
Generation of heat and gas, [219], [220]
Generator, [96], [97], [145], [223]
Glass utensils, [156], [157], [158]
Graduate, [227]
Gram, [226]
Grate, [16], [58], [65], [74], [76]
Grater, [160]
Gravity lamp, [96]
Gravity, specific, [217], [237], [239]
H
Heat, [29], [48], [89], [156], [158], [218]
production of, [42], [140], [143], [200], [219]
use of, [45], [50], [57], [69], [78], [80], [140], [143], [176]
Heater, [65], [77], [79], [80], [81], [118], [119], [135], [141], [143], [196], [197]
Hectoliter, [228]
Hectometer, [229]
Homogenizer, [180]
Horse power, [210]
Hot-water furnace, [64]
Hot-water tank, [117]
Humidity, [239]
Hundred-weight, [226]
Hydrometer, [217], [237], [238], [239]
Hygroscope, [239]
I
Ice, [100], [101], [102], [103], [104], [166], [219]
Iceless refrigerator, [105], [106]
Incubator, [196], [201], [235]
adjustment of, [199]
Ignition of gas, [140], [214], [215]
Illumination, [28], [77], [78], [82], [84], [85], [88], [218], [219]
Insulation, [19], [46], [50], [55], [57], [66], [102]
Iron, [155], [156], [158], [236]
Ironing board, [144]
Irons, [142], [144], [145], [146]
J
Jars, fruit, [176]
Jellometer, [237]
Jugs, [107]
K
Kisselguhr filter, [114]
Kilogram, [226]
Kiloliter, [228]
Kilometer, [229]
Kneading machine, [165]
Knocking, cause of, [71], [214]
L
Lard press, [163]
Lamp, adjusting burners, [89], [90], [93], [94]
electric, [82], [83], [84], [87]
gas or oil, [91], [92], [94], [95], [96], [196], [198], [199], [215]
Laundry tubs, [127]
Lawn mower, [195]
Lava tip, [89]
Leather, preventing shrinking of, [112]
Lever, [72], [154], [163], [190], [236]
Light, [83], [84], [85], [86], [98]
Lighting, lamps, [89], [90], [94], [95]
stoves, [25], [27], [33], [34], [37], [38], [78], [79], [80]
Lime, [221]
Lining refrigerator, [101]
Lignite coal, [219]
Liquids, [237]
Locomotive washer, [135]
Logs, gas, [78]
Lubrication, [193]
M
Mangles, [141]
Mantles for lamps, [88], [89], [90], [91], [95], [98]
Manufactured gas, [78], [89], [91]
Maximum thermometers, [234]
Measurements, [225]
Melting ice, [103]
Metal, conductivity of, [156], [158]
Meter, [229], [230], [231], [232]
Microbes, septic, [126]
Mile, [229]
Milligram, [226]
Milliliter, [228]
Millimeter, [226]
Mimeograph, [206]
Mixer, [165]
Mop wringer, [154]
Motor, [108], [110], [133], [150], [186], [192], [209]
water, [137], [209], [210], [211], [220]
Mower, [196]
N
Natural gas, [30], [89], [219]
Nickel, [158]
O
Oil, [31], [93], [110], [200], [214], [218], [223]
Oscillating washer, [134], [135]
Oven, [19], [20], [26], [27], [42], [235]
Overflow, [67], [119], [120], [122], [130]
P
Percolator, [168]
Pilot light, [26], [27], [119]
Pintsch gas, [223]
Pipe, stove, [58], [60], [61], [62]
water or steam, [64], [66], [69], [70], [72]
Pipes, [67], [78], [102], [103]
Pipeless furnace, [63]
Piston, [112], [148], [211], [214]
Plate, mower, [195]
Plumber's pump, [123]
Pneumatic hinge, [184]
lamp, [96]
Porcelain filter, [114]
Pots, [155], [156], [167], [168]
Power, [82], [209], [210], [214]
Prepayment meter, [231]
Press, [163]
Pressure, [72], [73], [78], [79], [82], [117], [137], [138], [146], [164], [171], [173], [209], [223]
Pressure, air, [96], [97], [176]
Prestolite gas, [223]
Pump, [108], [112], [113], [117], [123], [148], [168], [169], [209], [223]
Q
R
Rack for canner, [172]
Radiation of heat, [57], [61], [62], [79]
Radiator, [64], [68], [69], [70], [71]
Radiator, gas, [77], [78], [79]
Reading meters, [231], [232], [238], [239]
Reflector, [77], [78], [80], [81]
Refrigerating plant, [108]
Refrigeration, principles of, [100]
Refrigerator, [100], [101], [102], [103], [104], [105]
Regulation, heat and pressure, [20], [60], [66], [70], [72], [73]
Regulation of stoves, [24], [43], [44], [48]
Regulator, temperature, [198], [199]
Reservoir, [18]
Resistance produces heat, [143]
Revolutions of motor wheels, [137]
Ribbon, typewriter, [203], [208]
Roller, [138], [141], [142], [154], [162]
Rotary washer, [134]
S
Sack, flour, [229]
Sadirons, [142]
Safety devices, [45], [56], [71]
Safety valve, [72], [79], [117], [119], [174], [175]
Saltometer, [237]
Scales, [226]
Scissors, [196]
Screw, [163]
Seal for sewer pipe, [128]
Semi-indirect light, [86]
Separators, cream, [178]
Septic tank, [124], [125], [127]
Sewing machine, [186], [191], [209]
Shaft, [159], [186], [187], [202], [204], [209]
Shears, [196]
Shutter, furnace pipe, [60]
Shuttle, sewing machine, [188]
Silicon, [158]
Simmerer, [30]
Smoke, [16], [20], [32], [34], [36], [57], [59], [66], [73], [74], [80], [89], [146], [214], [215], [246]
Socket, electrical, [143]
Soot, [17], [20], [32], [39], [66], [75], [78], [214]
Sparks, electric, [110], [144]
Specific gravity, [217], [237], [239]
Speed by use of wheels, [165], [212]
Spiral, [163]
Spoons, [157], [158], [227], [228]
Spring, [59], [184], [185], [226]
pulley, [183]
Steam, [71], [79], [111], [133], [175], [219]
pressure, [69], [70], [72], [73], [174], [175]
Steam
cooker, [56]
valves and gages, [70], [72], [73], [173]
Steel for cooking, [155]
Stencil, [206]
Stitch, [187], [188], [189], [191]
Stones, fireless cooker, [50], [54]
Stoner, [161]
Storage battery, [215], [216], [217]
Stove, [37], [47], [48], [49], [57], [58], [63], [65], [70]
heating, [75], [76], [78], [80], [141]
Stove, wood and coal, [15], [22]
Stoves, care of, [31], [34], [41], [44], [76], [78]
Sweeper, carpet, [147], [148], [150]
Switch, ignition, [192]
Syrup, temperatures of, [235]
T
Tables, [85], [158], [219], [226], [227], [228], [229], [235], [238]
Tank, [30], [31], [35], [37], [39], [40], [64], [67], [96], [146], [220], [223]
septic, [124], [125], [126], [127]
water, [107], [109], [113], [117], [119], [128], [129], [130]
Temperature, [20], [51], [73], [101], [103], [105], [173], [196], [198], [200], [206], [220], [233], [236]
Tempering of metal, [156]
Tester, egg, [201]
Thawing, [233]
Thermal unit, [218]
Thermometer, [197], [199], [233], [234]
Thermostat, [197], [198], [199], [200], [235], [236]
Thorium, [88]
Throttle, [192]
Time for cooking food, [54]
Timer, [193]
Ton, [226]
Typewriter, [202], [203], [206]
U
Utensils for cooking, [44], [155], [156]
V
Valve, [25], [26], [29], [33], [37], [52], [68], [69], [70], [71], [72], [90], [112], [113], [119], [120], [122], [129], [130], [145], [174], [183], [197], [211], [232], [235]
Vent, radiator, [68]
Ventilators, [110], [111], [197], [198], [200]
Volt, [82]
Voltage, [86], [110], [144], [217]
W
Warping, [76]
Washboard, [134]
Wash boiler, [172]
Washers for valves, etc., [120]
Washing equipment, care of, [136], [138], [139], [141], [142]
Washing machines, [132], [133], [135], [136], [209]
closets, [128]
filters, [114]
for furnaces, [64], [66], [67], [68], [70], [71], [72], [81]
meter, [230]
motors, [137], [209], [210], [211], [220]
tanks, [119]
-bath canner, [173]
-seal canner, [173]
Wheels, [137], [165], [211], [230]
Whey separator, [180]
Whistle, [56]
Wick, [32], [35], [93], [94], [95], [98], [198]
Window, adjustment of, [63], [183]
shades, [184]
Wringer, clothes, [138]
mop, [154]
Y
Yard, [229]
Z
Zero, [233]