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for vehicle and Workshop A N efficient filter is a vital necessity any lair line that is to be used for spray painting or for feeding compressed-air tools. V. L. Churchill and Co., Ltd., -Walnut Tree Walk, Kennington, London. S.E.I l, has recently introduced one in which the drain howl is made in transparent plastic. The body of the filter is an alloy casting, the inlet
and outlet unions being screwed i-in. R.S.P. thread. The price is £3 15s.
Two new driving mirrors, each embodying at Inst one' new feature, are among the latest accessories. That introduced by Tudor Acces
sories Ltd.; Silverdale Road; Hayes'' Middlesex, hasP a Mirror Which can be replaced in a matter of seconds, as' it is securely held in position-by a rubber ring. An amtular groove on the inside of the ring embraces the glass nnd the frame, making a firm, rattleproOf assembly.
The mirror frame is iiieurned on a friction-held ball joint, permitting of a wide range of adjustment for angle. With long, extensibk.arm and swivelling securing bracket, this mirror. No.
117, costs 15s. .
From Brown Brothers, Ltd., Great Eastern Street, London, E.C.2, Comes ,a driving mirror that is claimed to be shockproof. The mirror arm is ratchetmounted to the securing bracket, and should the mirror meet an obstruction it is merely pushed back as the ratchet comes into operation. Tbe mirror proper is 5i ins, in diameter, and it fits into the recess of a cast-metal frame. To ease the task of changing heavy tyres and to save damage to the bead, Union Tyre Supplies (Great Britain), Ltd., 9, Grape Street, London, W.C.2, has introduced the U.T.S. Bead Knocker. It works on the principle of a semi-automatic punch, the portion representing the punch being placed on the bead, while the heavy encasing portion is allowed to make impact on the " punch" end. The price is £3 19s. 6d.
To assist in the operation of bleeding hydraulic brake systems. a brake filler and bleeder pump is being marketed by C. C. Wakefield and Co., Ltd., 46, Grosvenor Street, London, W.I. The equipment includes a hand pump, giving approximately half-a-pint per stroke, fitted into a three-gallon drum. The pump plunger being spring loaded, the brake fluid is always released at a slight pressure.
The equipment is used by first closing the tap at the end of the hose, and depressing the pump handle. The hose is then coupled to the reservoir filler, using an appropriate adaptor, and the tap opened. Not only is it possible for one man to bleed and replenish the system, but all danger of the brake fluid becoming contaminated is avoided.
For light drilling, buffing, polishing and grinding, the Handy Utility outfit recently put on the market by Black and Decker, Ltd., Harrnondsworth, Middlesex, should make an appeal, not only because of the reasonable price of the various units, but because the set can be purchased component by component.
The basis of the outfit is a Black and Decker portable electric drill with a chuck taking drills up to I in. By using a stand, the hand drill can be converted to one of the pillar type. Excluding the drill stand, the it comprises 13 highspeed drills, .1-in. horizontal stand, 4-in, wire brush, 3-in, general-purpose grind ing wheel, 3-in. cotton buffing wheel, tube of polishing and buffing compbund. and a wheel arbor.
The Wolf Cub equipment made by Wolf Electric Tools, Ltd., pioneer Works, Hanger Lane, London", W.5, includes a portable electric drill which takes drills up to in. Using this as a basis, a grinder, pillar drill, saw bench and wood-turning lathe are amongst the units which can be built up.
Each main component can be purchased separately, and when the outfit is complete, the owner has slmost a fully equipped miniature workshop.
Adequate supplies are now available of a new tyre gauge made by Win ga rd (M.A.), Ltd., Kingsham Road, Chichester. Its principal feature is that the working parts are enclosed in an attractively shaped dustproof case. When the gauge is applied to the tyre valve, a red indi cator appears beneath a graduated glass panel in ihe case. After use, the indicator is returned to the normal position by shaking the gauge.
The scale covers pressures ranging from 10 to 50 lb. per sq. in. Special calibrations to suit other pressures and Metric scales can be provided. The device costs 9s.
A new fuel pump, with a special computing head, has been introduced by Beck and Co., Ltd., Lilian Road, Streatham Vale, London, S.W.16. With black figures on white drams, the head indicates the gallonage of any particular operation up to a total of 999.9, or 9.949 recurring. It is known as Model M2/Q.
It can be reset to zero after each operation, or allowed to run on in a progressive total. In the former case, it is fitted with an interlock which prevents the drums being altered while the plant is running, or the motor being switched on until the recorder has been set to zero.
A new series of mobile lubricators has been introduced by C. C. Wakefield and Co., Ltd., 46, Grosvenor Street, London, W.I. Whilst retaining the well-tried air-operated booster pumps, the casings are now of the modern "streamlined" type.
These Quick-march lubrication cabinets are designed to take factory filled 1-cwt. grease kegs, or 12-gallon gear-oil containers. A change of keg or container is effected by detaching the front section of the casing.
With the introduction of neon indicator lamps, it will be possible to use such pilot lights where previously they could not he employed. For most appliances a pilot lamp must be physically small, which means that a low-voltage supply must be used.
Acru neon indicator lamps, as made by the Acru Electric Tool Manufac turing Co., Ltd., 123, Hyde Road, Ardwick, Manchester, 12, although small, can be used direct on the mains 156 at voltages up to 440. The average life of these lamps is stated to be 25,000 hours, and current consumption less than 1 milliamp. per hoUr.
A type of hose clip which, is commendable for its efficiency, adaptability and low cost, is that known as the F. and J., made by Feeny and Johnson, Ltd., 134-136, Ealing Road, Wembley,
Middlesex. It consists of a pin and buckle, and a band of electro-galvanized steel strip. The length of the strip is governed by the diameter of the hose on which the clip is to be used. For a 1-in, diameter clip, 81 ins, of strip are required, whilst for a 2-in, diameter clip, the length of strip should be 141 ins, The strip is inserted in the buckle and pin, as indicated irr an accompanying drawing. A nail that will pass through the eye in the pin will prove quite effective as a tommy bar for tightening • purposes. As the strip, pins and buckles can be purchased separately, suitable clips for any size hose can be made up.
An ingenious form of level gauge for use on any type of container fitted with a tap at the bottom, is made by Seetru Products. Ltd., 10, Queen Street, Bristol, 1, A hole is. drilled in the threaded portion of the tap, and when the base collar of the gauge is in position on the tap, this hole communicates with the tube of the gauge.
After the necessary sealing washers and gauge collar have been threadedon to the screwed portion of the tap, the latter is screwed home into the container in the usual way.
A compact, portable instrument designed to trace electrical faults in vehicle components has recently been introduced by Philips Electrical, Ltd., Century House, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W.C.2. It can be used for checking voltages and insulation, for locating short circuits and measuring capacities.
Contained in a metal case, the instrument measures 9 ins. by 8 ins. by 41 ins. and weighs approximately 81 lb. It is suitable for use on all normal mains supplies between 100 and 250 volts.
A waiter-heater designed for use with Calor or butane gas was demonstrated in Surrey, last week. Whilst there is nothing particularly new in this basic idea, it has lent itself to the provision of heating units in mobile form, so that in garages and workshops which have no gas or electricity supply it is possible to obtain ample supplies of hot water quickly and cheaply.
The maker is Ranalah, Ltd., Burbage, Leicestershire, and the company can simply the outfits in portable, mobile, or fixed form. Warm water is delivered at the rate of one gallon per minute, quantity and temperature being controlable within limits by regulating the water supply on the (inlet side.
In all there are eight models at prices ranging from £21 9s. 6d. -to £43 7s. 6d.