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Simple Economy Tips

FROM " Transportation," the British Goodyear magazine, come some notes from an American driver on how to economize in fuel. Some will be known but others may be new to certain drivers. They are as follows: A light foot on the accelerator can save half the fuel that could be used in starting off and changing gears. A cold engine uses twice as much petrol as a hot one therefore go easy on the accelerator until warmed up. Keep the petrol tank as nearly full as possible, otherwise the additional air will cause evaporation and may leave moisture liable to corrode the metal. Avoid surging A24 the accelerator. Rotate tyres after 3,000 miles and keep them at the exact pressure recommended. Use oil of the right viscosity, if this be too high it will reduce the mileage per gallon. Neglect of lubrication throughout the chassis means extra friction and wastes fuel.

Smooth Vigour

THE presence of Mr. A. T. Lennox-Boyd, the L Minister of Transport, at Blackpool, last week, was probably the greatest compliment ever paid by any Minister to the Road Hauhie Association. He had three invitations for dinner that night and Le chose that from the R.H.A., although to do so involved a 200-mile journey by air on a foggy day.

He made it clear, however, that he would not have been present if the Association's negotiators on the Transport Bill had been arrogant and aggressive, and he paid tribute to their courtesy and vigour. He thus confounded Mr. Bernard Winterbottom's critics, who believe that desk-thumping is essential to success in negotiation with governments. Fortunately for the road haulage industry, that is not the R.H.A. chairman's way.

Something New in Hose

THE opening of a new " flexibles " centre by Compoflex, Ltd., at 26, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1, recently, forms the nucleus of an entirely new service to industry by providing supply and advisory information covering Compoflex flexible tubing and hoses for a large variety of purposes_ The main characteristics of this tubing are, two concentric wire spirals laid under tension so as to support the materials forming the wall of the tube. By means of their internal and external pressure, these spirals ensure a compact and airtight seal. The materials they enclose are varied according to the purpose for which the tube is required. By altering the thickness of the wall, and the gauge and pitch of the spirals, not only can flexibility be controlled, but also bend radius, weight and resistance to crushing. It is possible, therefore, to provide a Compoflex hose for any purpose. They can be supplied in lengths up to 30 ft. and vary from fi in. to 10 ins, in internal diameter.

Some suggested uses in our field are as compressedair hoses for hoists, air lines on paint-spraying apparatus, and hoses for industrial vacuum cleaners and vehicle heaters. Compoflex conduit is made for carrying wiring on motor vehicles of every type. Owing to its low volumetric expansion under pressure, the normal hose is entirely suitable for garage fuel pumps and for carrying oil and other liquids except strong acids and certain alkalis.

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Organisations: Road Hauhie Association
Locations: London

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