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materials and equipment

LEDGE-TYPE LAVATORY

Introduction of the vitreous china ledge-type space saver lavatory has been announced by Gerber Plumbing Fixtures Corp., 4656 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60646, USA. It measures 18 in. x 15 in. and features the modern straight, sculptured line of Gerber bathtubs and closets.

Available in white or six Gerber colours, including golden yellow, the lavatory is furnished with a one piece fast aligning hanger, and drilled for a 4in. centerset faucet. It is also avail- able with lavatory faucet and pop-

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Ledge-type lavatory

up drain, or faucet made for chain and stopper.

Features of the lavatory include an extra-large bowl, two integral recessed soap dishes, anti-splash rim, and con- cealed front overflow.

LIGHTING FITTINGS

Having a depth of 3%1⁄2 in., the new range of two-lamp prismatic-diffuser fluorescent lighting fittings called Ce- leste can be either close-ceiling mount- ed or conduit-suspended and provision is made for either individual or con- tinuous-line fixing.

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The fitting is equipped with quick- start control gear wired to a fused ter- minal block and is available in four sizes · 8 ft. (85W), 6 ft. (85W) 5 ft. (65W) and 4 ft. (40W). The prismatic base of the diffuser is optically design- ed to give maximum output from each lamp with a low glare factor of BZ3/4.

Features incorporated in the range

include an end-plate design in which a

Prismatic-diffuser lighting

on to and illuminates the upper end- pieces, providing a soft 'halo' effect on the slim end silhouette. Pressure springs which retain the diffuser in position, give a positive seating and eliminating diffuser vibration.

For easy relamping and cleaning, the diffuser can be hinged down from either side of the fitting and is com- pletely detachable. The interior re- flector can be removed very quickly to expose the electrical gear, and the metalwork is provided with fixing facilities for conduit, BS boxes and woodscrews.

Makers are Crompton Parkinson Ltd., Crompton House, Aldwych, Lon- don. W.C.2.

VULCANISING METHOD

A new method of cold vulcanising for rubber waterstop involves the use of a two-part vulcanising compound which is easily mixed and applied to the waterstop ends. The ends are then pressed together and the joint wrapped with a rubber cover.

A joint which can be made in 20 minutes, will accept normal handl- ing and can be placed at once. Materi-

controlled amount of light is projected Vulcanising compound

als for the new system are supplied in kit form; each kit contains vulcanising compound, rubber solution and clean- er, a wire brush and ten rubber covers.

The method is introduced by Ex- pandite Ltd., Chase Road, London NW10.

CIRCULAR SAW

The 'Eager Beaver', a new concept in portable power tools, is circular saw that cuts backward as well as forward. It has two bases for right-hand and left-hand use. The back-cutting action or the saw makes it easy to cut long lengths of finished plywood without shattering or fraying the wood.

With two bases, the saw can be used with the blade to the operator's right, or flipped over to put the blade on the operator's left. It can also be eased into the top surface of finished paneling or plastic laminates to make precise poc- ket cuts for sinks, outlets, switches or other equipment.

The saw, which can cut non-ferrous metals such as aluminium siding and copper tubing, is equipped with a

Portable power tools

chrome-clad set-tooth combination blade for mitre, cross-cut, and ripping cuts. Also available are a finish trim blade coated with Teflon-S; a carbide- tipped blade for laminates, flakeboard, fibreglass and plasterboard; and a chrome-clad blade for metals.

Blades are 4% in. diameter with a 5/8in. round arbor hole. Maximum depth of cut is 1 1/6 in. at 90 degrees, 3⁄4 in. at 45 degrees. The saw has a full ball and needle bearing, h.p. motor with a 4.2A rating. It operates on 115V, 50-60 cycles a.c. No-load speed is 6,000 r.p.m.

The Stanley Works, 195 Lake St., New Britain, Connecticut, USA, are the makers.

ELECTRIC DRILL

Five Swiss-made portable electric drills now marketed by Firthbourn Ltd., 124 Portland Road, South Nor- wood, London, S.E. 25, incorporate double insulation, g.r.p. housings and interchangeable main parts. Stator

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