Fowler's Household Helps eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 64 pages of information about Fowler's Household Helps.

Fowler's Household Helps eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 64 pages of information about Fowler's Household Helps.

Parlor

1-Bracket chandelier 1—­60 watt

2-Bracket chandelier 2—­40 watt

3-Bracket chandelier 3—­25 watt

Side wall fixtures for decorative purposes—­10 watt, all frosted.

Side wall fixtures for good general illumination—­25 or 40 watt, all frosted.

Hall

Small hall 1—­10 watt

Large hall 1—­25 watt

Porch

Ceiling light 1—­10 watt

Side bracket 1—­25 watt

If used for reading light 1—­60 watt

Bedroom

Ceiling light 1—­40 watt

Side bracket 1—­40 watt
            or 2—­25 watt

Sitting-room

Same as parlor.  A well shaded reading lamp with a 40 or 60 watt all-frosted bulb.

Dining-room

Dome 1—­60 watt bowl frosted

2 or 3 light shower 25 watt bowl frosted

Semi-indirect 1—­60 or 100 watt clear

Bathroom

Ceiling or side brackets 25 watt

Kitchen

Ceiling light 1—­40 or 60 watt bowl frosted

Side bracket over sink 1—­25 watt bowl frosted

Attic

25 watt

Cellar

In installing lamps for the cellar the time they are lighted should be borne in mind.  As this is short, the expense of running larger lamps—­25 watt and 40 watt—­is insignificant.  The following locations should be provided for: 

Bottom of cellar stairs 25 watt

Work bench 40 watt

Laundry 40 watt

Vegetable and fruit cellar 25 watt

Lamp in front of furnace 60 watt

This latter lamp is usually close enough to also illuminate the coal bin.

Care of Lamps and Fixtures

Lamps and fixtures should he cleaned once a month to insure the maximum efficiency.  Reliable tests have shown that dirty glassware reduces effective illumination from 10 to 50 per cent.

FIXTURE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE HOUSE

Parlor

Ceiling fixtures Indirect or semi-indirect

Side fixtures Semi-indirect

Baseboard receptacles for table or floor lamps.

Hall

One ceiling fixture equipped with two lamps wired so that one or both lamps may be operated as desired.  This arrangement provides for a night light.

Sitting-room and Library

Same as parlor.

Bedroom

One ceiling semi-indirect fixture.

Side brackets near dressing table, or,

Rigid pendant for use over center of dressing table.

Baseboard outlet near bed for heating pad or reading lamp.

Dining-room

Indirect or semi-indirect fixture.

Baseboard or floor outlet for toaster and percolator.

Floor call button attached to kitchen buzzer.

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