Mechanics of the household; a course of study devoted to domestic machinery and household mechanical appliances . use of acetylene. The accidental leakage ofgas from defective pipes and fixtures prochice only the element ofrisk that is assumed with the use of any other form of gas forilluminating purposes. 302 MECHANICS OF THE HOUSEHOLD Acetylene is distributed through the house in pipes in thesame manner as for ordinary illuminating gas. The sizes of thepipes to suit the varying conditions of use are regulated by rulesprovided by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. Theserules state defin
Mechanics of the household; a course of study devoted to domestic machinery and household mechanical appliances . use of acetylene. The accidental leakage ofgas from defective pipes and fixtures prochice only the element ofrisk that is assumed with the use of any other form of gas forilluminating purposes. 302 MECHANICS OF THE HOUSEHOLD Acetylene is distributed through the house in pipes in thesame manner as for ordinary illuminating gas. The sizes of thepipes to suit the varying conditions of use are regulated by rulesprovided by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. Theserules state definitely the sizes of pipes required for machines ofdifferent capacities. Rules of this kind and others that specifyall matters relating to the use of acetylene may be obtainedfrom any fire insurance agent. The general plan of piping is shown in Fig. 212. The gen-erator G is in this case a ^^water to carbide machine and isshown connected to the kitchen range, as well as the pipe systemwhich may be traced to the lamps in the different rooms, to theporch lights and to the boulevard lamp in front of the
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