Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building : a general reference work (1912)
American Technical Society · Chicago : American Technical Society · leaf 180
limitedsince they cannot be insulated for voltage above about 6,000; a singleopen circuit shuts down the whole system. Alternating-current series distribution systems are being used toa very large extent. By the aid of special transformers, or regulators, 140 ELECTRIC LIGHTING atiy miiiilMr of… … 60 7S 90 7^ Fig. 43. Distribution Curve for Flaniiiif; Arc Lamp. ity greater than one luindred (i.Ct-ainpere lamps because of the hij^hvoltage which would have to be induced in the secondary for a lari;ernumber of lamps. Luminous Arc Larnp Direct current series circUyht .- ■
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