EXTRACT FROM "THE COLONIAL OFFICE JOURNAL"
April 1910.
437
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Clayton Disinfecting achines.
Several recent reports have been received
on these. On the Gold Coast, 312 buildings were disinfected in six months, and much of the present security is attributed to the process. The large engine was tested in a room containing insects and a
culture of Danysz virus, with the result that the
first was killed and the second rendered sterile. In
Southern Nigeria several ships have been disinfected
with absolutely satisfactory results. A suitable
length of hose should be ordered if it is desired to
reach the hold of large steamers, but it is suggested
that the fittings should be more flexible to admit
of easier handling in harbour. An additional outfit
can be supplied to give greater flexibility in special
circumstances, and it is not desirable to reduce the
diameter of the hose (6") as this reduces the effi-
iency of the machine.