A treatise on architecture and building construction (1899)
International Correspondence Schools · Scranton, The Colliery engineer co. · leaf 42
two equalchambers. It rocks upon anaxle B, and thus brings eitherchamber under the supplycock C. As the chamber fills,the center of gravity gradu-ally changes tmtil it passesover the axle B, when thetank tilts over, emptying onechamber and, bringing theother into position for filling. The water… … Fig. a4. 33 PLUMBING AND GAS-FITTING. § IG more steadily down the outlet pipe E. Sheet-metal shieldsF prevent water from splashing- over the sides when thetilting tank A is discharged. LATRINES. 46. Ijatrines are a series of strong stoneware or cast-iron pans or closet bowls, usually porcelain…
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