The electric home;: A standard ready reference book,

Little Journeys into Modern Wonderland 161 The fifth journey, arranged in seven stages (one for each day of the week), showing how the electric appliances employed in the home and about the grounds perform their duties. The Day Family and what they do with theE lectric Servants on their household staff. CHAPTERS ix The Efficient Use of Electricity 403 The sixth journey, or bargaining tour of inspection of the home wiring system. Guides to economy and how to make Electric Serv ants shop to better advantage with respect to the current they draw from theM ainS upply. What one cents worth of electric current (the wages of electric service) will buy in modern comfort and convenience. CHAPTER SEVEN Home Supervision of theE lectrical System 413 The seventh journey over the Home Highway System under the guidance of theS uperintendent of Maintenance. How a little care and personal supervision of electrical equipment and the Home Service Staff of appliances, as well as other connected services of modern utility, will insure their maintenance at the highest peak of efficiency. CHAPTER EIGHT The Electric Highway for the 7S[eu; Home .423 The eighth journey. Recommendations for adequate service. How to lay out a proper highway with sufficient capacity and suitable outlets in various rooms and locations for all present and future needs. Wiring requirements for a complete plan of modern electric service to accommodate approved methods of lighting and the use of additional appliances. CHAPTER NINE The Electric Home of the Future 439 The ninth and last journey. An adventure in the realm of imagination, following the signs which point to future developments for the Home Highways of tomorrow.
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