Albany medical annals . Albany Medical Annals. I 2 I commend themselves. They are frequently out of order, and themechanism provides many corners which are not easily kept freefrom dirt. The syphon tank, which with a simple pull emptiesitself at each flushing, has given the most satisfaction in the longrun. Bath-tubs of solid porcelain or of iron porcelain-lined are thebest, but the enamel will chip off from the iron if heavy thingsare dropped upon it, and it seems to disintegrate in spots aftera few years usage and must be relined. Plain iron painted tubsare much less expensive and meet all n
Albany medical annals . Albany Medical Annals. I 2 I commend themselves. They are frequently out of order, and themechanism provides many corners which are not easily kept freefrom dirt. The syphon tank, which with a simple pull emptiesitself at each flushing, has given the most satisfaction in the longrun. Bath-tubs of solid porcelain or of iron porcelain-lined are thebest, but the enamel will chip off from the iron if heavy thingsare dropped upon it, and it seems to disintegrate in spots aftera few years usage and must be relined. Plain iron painted tubsare much less expensive and meet all necessary conditions, butwith these it is desirable to have one or two extra tubs keptpainted and ready to replace those which need bath-tub should have an ample overflow, as the water willsometimes be left running and may do no small damage. The slop hopper or sink is a necessity for emptying and wash-ing bed-pans, and should be hidden by a screen. Solid porcelainsinks are clean, but bed-pans dropped in
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