. Health in home and town. he basis of all electric lightingin the house is the electric bulb. If much light is needed,several bulbs are used on an electrolier,similar to a chandelier for gas. Forside-lights, brackets are made especiallyfor the bulbs. For reading, there arestands in many styles for holding oneor more lights. Electric bulbs aremade of various sizes and shapes,according to their uses. Shades ofmany kinds, made of clear glass,ground glass, and ribbed glass ofdifferent colors, also are b JtI Regulating Electricity. — One of the \ ) chief advantages in using electricity
. Health in home and town. he basis of all electric lightingin the house is the electric bulb. If much light is needed,several bulbs are used on an electrolier,similar to a chandelier for gas. Forside-lights, brackets are made especiallyfor the bulbs. For reading, there arestands in many styles for holding oneor more lights. Electric bulbs aremade of various sizes and shapes,according to their uses. Shades ofmany kinds, made of clear glass,ground glass, and ribbed glass ofdifferent colors, also are b JtI Regulating Electricity. — One of the \ ) chief advantages in using electricity is Electric Bulb the ease with which it may be con-trolled. It is easily and quickly turned on and off bysimply turning a button. The lights of each room areusually wired together so that it may be lighted with-out turning on the lights in any other room. Switchesand keyboards also help to regulate the use ofelectricity. The Meter. — The electric meter, with a dial some-what like the gas-meter, registers the amount of. HOW TO LIGHT THE HOUSE 69 electricity used in the house. It should be accurate,durable, and easily read, since its correct reading isessential in making out the bill. Summary. — 1. Eyesight is one of our most precious possessions. 2. The amount of artificial light used should always be carefullyregulated to prevent strain of the eyes. 3. Oil, gas, and electricity are used commonly for lighting. 4. Many accidents occur from the careless and ignorant use of gas. 5. Leaks in the gas-pipes may be discovered by the odor of gas, orby watching the hand of the meter with all of the burners turned off. 6. A leak in a gas-pipe should be repaired immediately. Questions. — 1. What is the effect upon the light of the roomwhen the shades are pulled half way down ? When pulled one quarterway down ? When three quarters down ? 2. How are your shades kept at home? Why? 3. What kinds of gas have you seen burning? 4. How do the flames differ? 5. How should a reading-light b
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