December_1965 — Page 45

12 in. model with cowl in position

within them. The armature also forms the boss of the axial flow im- peller and rotates at two speeds, in a ratio of 1:1.4, controlled by star- delta switching. Both the motor and blades are treated with acid-resisting resin, and all bearings are pre-lubri- cated and sealed to reduce mainten-

ance.

The fan cowls. designed to lift up for inspection or cleaning, are shaped on the inside to improve the air flow. Five ventilator sizes can be supplied. with respective opening diameters of 12, 14, 16, 20 and 24 in. and out- puts from 700 to 7,500 c.f.m. Maxi- mum overall diameters range from 24 to 48 in.

Turner & Brown I.td.. Turbro Works, Gibraltar Street. Bolton. Lancs.. UK., are the makers. They are seeking representatives in S.E. Asia.

SINK TOPS

Steel Units with Range of Bowl Depths

SINGLE and double bowl models are included in a range of stainless steel sink tops now being marketed by Fisher and Ludlow, Ltd.. Kings- bury Road. Birmingham 24, UK.

Model BDW has a single-draining board on either the right- or the left- hand side, and two bowls, 181⁄2 in.

Two bowl model BDW

long and 15 in. wide by 9 in. or 75% in. deep. This model measures 63 in. long by 21 in. wide.

are

Two other new tops, L2 and MW, double-draining-board models, each with a single bowl and a con- tinuous raised surround. Measuring 54 in. long by 18 in. wide, Model L2 has a bowl 171⁄2 in. long by 133⁄4 in. wide by 7% in. deep, which may be arranged to take a standard waste fit- ting. a basket strainer waste, or an electric food disposal unit.

Model MW measures 63 in. long Bowl dimensions are

by 21 in. wide.

181⁄2 in. long by 15 in. wide by 7% in. deep.

Fisher and Ludlow are represented by Sime Darby and Co., Ltd.. Kuala Lumpur, Kuching and Jesselton: Smith Bell and Co.. Manila; and China Engineers, Ltd., Hong Kong.

SINK FITTING

Single Lever Controls Volume and Temperature

A TAPERED lever on the new Exilla sink fitting controls both the water volume and temperature, moving up to adjust water flow, left for hot and right for cold.

The swing spout is of cast brass. Internally, the working mechanism is a replaceable cartridge used in two other fittings made by the same manu- facturers, the Utilla lavatory fitting and the Shasta bath and shower con-

Exilla sink fitting

trol. The Exilla is available with or without hose and spray.

Kohler Co.,

smooth dished profile (Nos. 8802. 8803) or in a shallower form (Nos. 8804, 8805) with a concave depres- sion in the centre.

Diameters of the small and large sizes are 16 and 20 in., with stand- ard and shallow depths of 44 and 33⁄4 in. and of 5 and 44 in. respec- tively. In all cases, the diffuser forms

a

dust seal with the white stove- enamelled aluminium backplate.

Lumitron are represented by W. & E. Kupfer, Ltd., London, S.E.1 (for Malaysia), and The British Gen- eral Electric Co., Ltd., Hong Kong.

WATER HEATERS

Lever Controls Water Temperature

ers

TWO new instantaneous water heat- the Dart, with variable tem- perature control. and the Severn multi-point, with built-in thermostat have been introduced by Main Morley, Ltd. Both fit Blush against

the wall.

The Dart, which is 16 in. high, 101⁄2 in. wide and 7 in. deep and has no flue. supplies water to the sink or washbasin at a temperature controlled by a selector immediately over the spout. Hot and cold water are mixed to the required degree ac- cording to the lever's position: the mixture becomes hotter as it is moved to the right to reveal more red, as opposed to white, in the indicator. Above the selector are the cold and hot taps and the on/off switch. The heater is finished in white and grey stoved enamed, with a stainless-steel

fascia. Kohler,

Wisconsin, Their agents Associates,

USA. are the makers. include: Berents and Hong Kong, and Atkins. Kroll and Co., Inc., Manila.

FLUORESCENT LIGHTING

Circular Diffuser Fittings Accept 32 or 40 W Tubes

A RANGE of circular fluorescent diffuser fittings has been introduc- ed by Lumitron Ltd., 33 Alfred Place, London, W.C.1, for 32 or 40 W circular tubes. They are recom- mended for ceiling or wall installa- tion in kitchens, corridors, and stair- ways.

Both the 32 and 40 W sizes make use of a moulded opal plastic diffuser which can be supplied with either a

Far East Architect & Builder December, 1965

Lumitron diffuser model 8804

Output ranges from 0.5 to 1.1 g.p.m., and gas consumption is 110,000 B.Th.U. per hr.

Dart (left) and Severn heaters point heater with a flue supplied in two half-sections, adjustable from 9 in. to 15 in. to suit the outside wall thickness. The appliance measures 334 in. by 181⁄2 in. by 91⁄2 in. deep, and is finished in white, grey and blue stoved enamel.

Its built-in thermostat controls the water outlet temperature at 135 deg. F., regardless of fluctuations in pres-

་་

sure or temperature at the inlet. Out- put is 1.4 to 2.2 g.p.m., depending on inlet temperature, gas consumption is 110,000 B.Th. U. per hr. Ignition is by pressbutton.

overseas be ad-

The makers have по agents. Enquiries should dressed to: Main Morley Ltd., Wyre Street, Padiham, Lancs, UK.

81

Page 45Page 46