
audiobook
by H. S. Norrie
ELECTRIC GAS LIGHTING
PREFACE
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
CHAPTER I. Introductory Remarks.
CHAPTER II. Multiple Gas Lighting.
CHAPTER III. Connections and Wiring.
CHAPTER IV. Primary Coils and Safety Devices.
CHAPTER V. Lighting of Large Buildings.
CHAPTER VI. How to Select Batteries for Gas Lighting.
INDEX.
Step into the world of early‑century engineering as this practical guide walks listeners through the basics of electric gas lighting. Beginning with the advantages of sparking ignition over matches, the narrator explains how a modest set of tools and a little mechanical know‑how can transform homes, schools, theatres and churches into safer, more convenient spaces. Detailed explanations of simple induction coils, jump‑spark systems and the essential safety cut‑outs give a clear picture of the technology that illuminated the age.
The second part expands into wiring techniques, battery selection and the maintenance required to keep the system running smoothly. Listeners will hear vivid descriptions of pendants, ratchet burners and Welsbach units, along with step‑by‑step guidance on connecting circuits and troubleshooting faults. By the end of the first act, anyone with a practical mind will feel equipped to design, install, and care for a reliable electric‑gas lighting setup.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (98K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Curnow, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2013-02-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

A practical early-20th-century writer on electricity, this author turned complex workshop knowledge into clear, hands-on guidance for readers interested in coils, gas lighting, and related technologies. The books remain snapshots of a moment when electrical experiment and everyday engineering were closely intertwined.
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