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offset its extremely light weight
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-Whereas the lead cell the constitu
tion (proportions acid and water) con·
ductivity and specific gravity all undergo
definite changJe during the cycle of
charge and discharge, the Edison cell
these ql,lalities remain unaltered.
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In charging, the rate can varied
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account the low voltage the cell, a
vehicle battery given voltage must
contain larger number cells than a
lead battery, twenty-fonr lead cells being
equivalent forty the nickel-iron cells
of same ampere-hour capacity but the
low voltage and comparatively high in·
ternal resistance are disadvantageo1ls
from the purely electrical rather than
the vehicle point view.
Improved bucket wheel construction.cyc1e motorS., and all
newsdeal ers., Port Washington, Wis. how much it
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These and other important questions relating the structure are discussed good, thorough.
In this "can electricity" the solution s
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t speak, moods and tenses its own
to catered the battery user. YOU WILL MAKE MISTAKE YOU NOT WRITE FOR INFORMATIQN.
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a brief description the device question., Chicago, This our 58th year. Price cents mail.blisbed 18IiO-ALOl<:
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PRICE 11<1.r MUNN COMPANY, Inc.
L O..l:ulC>. A. vehicle manufacturer using the
battery reports that charged ex·
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of 100 amperes for short tin1('.
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Connections between the cells a
battery and with the external cfrcuit are
made means heavy niCKel-plated
copper·wire connectors, with steel lugs
swaged the ends and fitting the
taper terminal posts.
Established 1872. Let explain.. Any mechanic can opprat e
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terials and the method applying the
active material the plates enable the
cell stand dead short circuits without
injury. Catalog free. St. i\'1ounted on
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From 9-in. Starts easier and quicker than any other eng:ine, occupies less space,
is ess cum bersome, with less vibration, therefore adapting for either stationary, portable traction use.
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Every User Blue Prints
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Automatic, saves half the cost.
3 One contains carbon residue, foreign matter, acid, impurities like all cylinder (mineral) oils. stated that the cell im·
proves use, instead deteriorating,
and the company guarantees renew
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Please mention the Scientific American when writing- advertisers
through wide range, and may far
hig]her than would safe with the lead
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W. sYz single cylinder. In
estimating the true commercial efficiency
of road-vehicle transportation, the ton·
miles obtained must compared with
the total cost operation the vehi-
cle, with due allowance for all-around reo
liability. illustrated article published in
Scientific meric.
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B ranch Office. regard
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WILLIAMS, BROWN EARLE, Ine.
Sold all garages, auto supply dealers, hardware and general stores-10c.
, concern. "Boosting charges"-given a
vehicle battery when partially dis·
charged, carry through a
longer _period than its prescribed day's
work-may given for hour's run at
a rate two three times the normal
charging rate and regular charge may
be completed hurry starting at
a high rate and gradually dpcreasing the
rate. EMEXT 23.
trolyte because the latter constant,
chemically, electrically and physically. One boy does the work four men. l3-in. Order from your newsdealer from
. 361 roadway, New ork, or
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3 One not too light properly lubricate and keep lubricated any bearing (ballbearing ordinary bearing)..
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