Fluorescent Lights
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THE latest addition to the range of low-voltage fluorescent light units produced by Easco Electrical (Holdings),
Ltd., 6 and 8 Brighton Terrace, Brixton, London, S.W.9, is the C.32 offered in two models for operation from 12v. and 24v. D.C. battery supplies.
Each unit consists of a 2-ft,-long 20-watt fluorescent tube, an. opal Perspex diffuser and a control unit incorporating transistors. The diffuser has a chromium -plated attachment frame whilst all other metal parts are stove-enamelled white.
The lamp reaches full brilliance one second after being switched on. Current consumption for the 12v. model is 1.8 amp. and 0.9 amp. for the 24v. version. The control unit can accommodate the variations in input voltage normally encountered in vehicle electriCal systems and can be adapted to deal with the larger differences which occur in other installations such as public service vehicles.
The Wrigley electric personnel carrier has a range of about 18 miles and a 'maximum speed of 15 m.p.h. it is intended for internal works transport
duties.
Powerful Lamp APORTABLE hand lamp produced by Joseph Lucas, Ltd., Great King Street, Birmingham, 19, would be a useful adjunct for many vehicles and invaluable for breakdown tenders and similar appli
cations. The lamp, which is known as the H.L.576, consists of a chromium-plated light unit attached to a hard rubber handle, 8 ft. of cable and a plug and socket The socket is intended to be ,mounted on the vehicle and permanently wired. When it is not in use its contacts are protected by a rubber plug. A 48-watt bulb is fitted to the lamp and this gives an 80,000 candle power beam. It costs £5 17s. 6d. complete.
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Electric Carrier ASMALL battery-electric personnel carrier manufactured by Wessex Industries (Poole), Ltd., Poole, Dorset, is intended for internal transport in large establishments. The vehicle is open, has four seats, a maximum speed of 15 m.p.h. on the level and a range of about 18 miles,
A pedal-operated 5-speed controller governs current supply to the 24v. electric motor. Suspension is by half-elliptic leaf springs and braking is on the rear wheels only. The vehicle is 6 ft. 3 in. long, 3 ft. 9 in. wide and has a 16-ft. turning circle.
Finishing Touch T°improve the appearance of screws used to secure number plates and similar items whilst protecting them from corrosion Tewel Industries, . Ltd., St. James Road, Blackburn, have introduced a range of screws with detachable plastics caps. The screw heads are shaped to hold the caps which are pressed on to them.