THE LIGHTING OF FARMS AND COUNTRY HOUSES.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16216, 20 May 1918, Page 3

THE LIGHTING OF FARMS AND COUNTRY HOUSES.

Just recently the N.Z. Farmers havc established a complete new P';* I }} Delco-Light, which is now on exhibition. Delco-Light consists of a compactgenerating plant—engine and dynamc and 11 lt°lias~ been claimed by competitors of Delco-Light that a. generating set onlv is necessary. It is obvious, however, that if there is no battery on fine has to be run whenever- even a single light is required. With a D « lc °" Light storage battery, however light and power are always available at an> time and it has been found in practice that' for the average house it is only necessary to charge the battery once a week or so. The economy in labour and fuel which this means is obvious. As a matter of fact, the actual fuel used for lighting is usually about ono rrallon of kerosene per week. ihl s? as everv farmer knows, is even less than the ordinary cost of lighting withkcrosene lamps. The advantage of tho batterv, which is included m the cost of Delco-Light, is that whenever light or power is required it is available had the pleasure of meeting Mr Wilson Ormrod the other dav Mr Ormrod is in charge of that | department of the N.Z. Farmers Coop which instals Delco-Light for houses and farms, etc., and the visitor found (an inspection of this section a most "illnlinating" experience in more senses than one. . „ The plant now running in "The larmers' building is to be seen actually operating 011 kerosene. It seems hard to believe that it can be started from "cold" in ten seconds, but this is being demonstrated every day with the DelcoLight plant. . A duplicate complete outfit is on view in separate pieces, so that interested visitors inav realise its simple construction. In addition to lighting, the plant is shown running a churn, a separator, a grindstone, a washing-machine, a sewing-machine, fans, an electric iron, and a toaster, besides small motors for pumping and similar work. The department shows a fine display cf electric light fittings and shades, lamps of varying candle-oower for different rooms,, and all the little etceteras which decorate and add to the convenience and comfort of the electricallyequipped house. "The Farmers" undertake the coniDlete installation of plant, wiring, lamps, fittings, and every detail, if required. . Tho output of the Delco-Light factory for this year is 75,000 Sets. It )s production on this enormous scale which enables Delco-Light to provide, the simplest and cheapest private electric light and power plant on the world s markot. The cost of generating current with Delco-Light compares very favourably with that of current drawn from a municipal supply. What interests the visitor most is the case and simplicity of operating DelcoLight, and of applying its motive power to the various tasks about the country - house or farm. In these days, when labour is so scarce, it is everyone s duty to economise in that procious commoditv as far as possible. AN hen such a useful mechanical aid as this can be installed at a moderate cost, and can eliminate the necessity of a great deal ot human exertion, it should be investigated by everyone interested in tho conservation of labour. \ great roanv Delco-Light sets havo been installed locally and throughout the Dominion, and the N.Z. Farmers' Co-op Association will be glad to show photos of the farms and stations and residences which havo adopted this up-to-date plant, together with testimonials from their owners. These letters indicate moro forcibly than anything else the great appreciation of those who are using Delco-Light. It brings the city conveniences to the country home; it is an investment that return! good interest in saving of fuel and labour. Ask the man who owns one! _ The department of the N.Z. Farmers Co-op. Association wbich has been specially created to handle Delco-Light, is situated right in Cashel street, and overv visitor to Christcburch should not fail to pay a call, and to see the brandnew Delco-Lifeht plant in operation. 1