A NEW GASLIGHT.
o One of the latest developments arising from the struggle between gas and electric light for supremacy has been the devising of the high - pressure system for the former illuminant, which in conjunction with the incandescent mantle yields an exceedingly powerful light at a low cost. In Germany this latest improvement has been carried to a further degree. In this case the gas is compressed for the supply to the burner by means of a simple machine driven by the waste-heat of the lamp transformed into electric .energy. The result of this device is that each lamp is replete with its own compressing apparatus in-
stead of being dependent upon some central compressing station, as is the case with the present high pressure < system. The light derived from this new invention is claimed to be very powerful, while it is said to be very economical in gas consumption, and occupies but little space. The main objection to any such system, however, would appear to be in connection with the compressing device, but this is stated to be so simple and has proved so reliable after a prolonged test that no apprehensions need be entertained regarding its reliability and working.
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Waipukurau Press, Issue 289, 30 July 1908, Page 2
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202A NEW GASLIGHT. Waipukurau Press, Issue 289, 30 July 1908, Page 2
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