Speedtng Up Bus Interior Cleaning
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A NEW method of cleaning bits 1—t interiors, said to be twice as fast as existing vacuum cleaning methods, is being introduced by London Transport at its Mortlake garage, and it is planned to install the new system in all L.T.E. bus garages within the next two years.
The device is an air-water lance, and the method of operation is that the metal
lance is fed by twin or co-axial pipes with compressed air at 150 p.s.i. and water at mains pressure. The lance introduces small quantities of water into the compressed-air blast, so producing a fine mist spray which is sufficiently wet to prevent any dust rising. The hoses are contained in spring-loaded reels.
In operation, the lances are taken through the front windows on the upper and lower decks, and the operators work towards the rear of the vehicle blowing dirt and waste (which can include items like sodden newspapers, cartons and banana skins) on to the platform and so into a container placed near the platform.
By using this equipment, for which a provisional patent has been granted, London Transport hope to be able • to service 30 buses an hour through a single refuelling and washing line.
ALBION SALES AND SERVICE IN DUNDEE
AS reported in last week's issue of The Commercial Motor, Millburn Motors. Ltd., of Glasgow, have acquired premises at Brown Constable Street. Dundee, and we are informed that complete spares and servicing facilities and sales for Albion vehicles will be available from their new branch from Monday.