. Public works . WYGODSKY HEAVY OIL ENGINE, 612 MUNICIPAL JOURNAL Vol. XXXVII. No. 17 i The engine tested was 60 Fuelused Solar Oil (32° gravity); consump-tion no load lbs. per hour. The advantages claimed, therefore,for the Wygodsky engine are its rela-tive light weight, and simplicity of de-sign and construction, which not onlyenables a low cost to the purchaser,but also low cost of operation, requir-ing no attendance except to start andstop the engine. The engine, which isshown in the accompanying illustra-tion, is made by the Wygodsky 115 Broadway. New YorkCity. W
. Public works . WYGODSKY HEAVY OIL ENGINE, 612 MUNICIPAL JOURNAL Vol. XXXVII. No. 17 i The engine tested was 60 Fuelused Solar Oil (32° gravity); consump-tion no load lbs. per hour. The advantages claimed, therefore,for the Wygodsky engine are its rela-tive light weight, and simplicity of de-sign and construction, which not onlyenables a low cost to the purchaser,but also low cost of operation, requir-ing no attendance except to start andstop the engine. The engine, which isshown in the accompanying illustra-tion, is made by the Wygodsky 115 Broadway. New YorkCity. WATER CONTROLLING DEVICESAutomatic Float Valves. The AutomaticAngle or straightway controlling floatvalve is a self-contained valve speciallyadapted for waterworks gate valves eliminate the use of largefloats and tanks. The upper portion of. INSTALLATION OF FLOAT VALVE the body is lined with bronze and thepiston is bronze fitted with rubber cupsand discs preventing any metal partscoming in contact. In one type, thevalve operating in a vertical positionand being cushioned at all times bj airand water in opening and closing, posi-tive operation on varying pressures isinforced without chattering or ham-mering. This type may be placedeither above or below the water as de-sired. The type illustrated here issomewhat different—it will operate on1/2 to fi inch variation. The methodof installation and operation is seen inthe accompanying diagram. Electrical Stop and Starter. The Golden-Anderson electrical stopand starter is a device for automaticallymaintaining uniform water levels intanks, standpipes and reservoirs bycontrolling the pumps. The pressurecoming from the tank underneath thediaphragm A forces rod B upward,tilting cylinder C, permitting ballD to roll to the opposite end, hittingpin E which is attached to the hori-zon
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