Mechanical Devices in the Home by Edith Allen

Mechanical Devices in the Home

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Title: Mechanical Devices in the Home

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

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.

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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.)

Author: Allen, Edith, 1880-1949

EBook No.: 46836

Published: Sep 10, 2014

Downloads: 157

Language: English

Subject: Home economics

Subject: Home economics -- Equipment and supplies

Subject: Domestic engineering

Subject: Household appliances

LoCC: Technology: Home economics

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.