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luorescent Hand Lamp
OW cur ent consumption and . robust construction are -0 features of a new fluorescent hand inspection lamp introiced by Burkem Electrics (Sales) Ltd. There are versions for !, 25. 50, 110 and 230 V. ac, with consumptions of 6 and 8w. The lamp is called the Sun-Lite and has a slim, fluorescent be contained in 'a Perspex cylinder. A metal shield is intermet] between the two parts covering about one-third of the ;fit source and the Perspex isprotected by a coil of wire ,nning the full length of the exterior. All electric connecns are covered by thick rubber which, besides providing ill insulation, prevents damage if dropping the lamp. The trip is supplied with 5 yd. of three-core cable.
A hook by which the lamp can be hung is provided and e clip for this also serves to clamp the hand piece so direcin of the light can be set to the most suitable angle.
Makers: Burkett' Electr:es (Sales) Ltd., Building 83. Pengbarn irport. Cardiff.
Price (retail): 6 w., £5 9s.; 8 w., .£5 19s.
ull Range of Anti-theft Devices FULL range of vehicle anti-theft devices claimed to be 1 fool-proof is to he put into production in January next by Thief Deterrents (Cardiff) Ltd. The makers claim at a police mechanic failed to start the engine of a vehicle ted with a device after 34 hours' work.
The anti-theft devices will be suitable for all types of vehicle id prices will range from .£4 4s. for a simple model which impletelv immobilizes the engine, to £50 for a specially signed, fully automatic system intended for the protection ' vehicles carrying particularly valuable loads. The cheapest e the Mark V, a semi-automatic device which makes the gine completely immobile, and the Mark IA, which does e same, hut is fully automatie and sets itself when the driver ayes the vehicle.
A more expensive model called the Mark II. at £24 is (itched on and off as the driver leaves and enters the vehicle, id this can be fitted to diesel-engined vehicles when immobilinon is attained by a solenoid cutting off the fuel in a way hich will not cause air locks in the system.
For vehicles which carry valuable goods or large sums of one., the Car-O-Matic, at £33, is recommended. This model ,s all the features of the Mark II with the 'extra advantage at there is only one key made which will turn the device off id start the engine. The Robot—which costs from 138--is ecially designed for commercial vehicles. It is fully autoatic and dispenses with the use of all kinds of keys. Instead, functions on "a time-Sequence systern, allowing the driver sec. to enter the vehicle and &tit off the system by a pro cedure known only to him. Should he not do this in time, horns sound intermittently and the engine is immobilized in three different ways. This unit is ideal for vehicles which change drivers, as there is no key to lose.
Goods vehicles which are particularly difficult to protect are specially catered for, with the individually designed devices to suit the necessary requirements of the particular vehicle, These could include the installation of electromagnetic-bolt locking doors, bonnets and windows, and bullet-proof as well as burglar-proof plate-glass windows. Immobilization of the engine is in four stages. The fuel is cut off, the ignition and starter immobilized and a slipped timing device Nivith automatically timed alarms which reset themselves after each attempt to illegally enter the vehicle, can be fitted.
For Birmingham and Around A USEFUL new road map from Dunlop is called "Motoring J" about Birmingham and the West Midlands ,". Covering an area from Meriden in the East to Stonrbridge in the West and from Wolverhampton in the North to Hockley .Heath in the South, the map has a scale of 1.5 in. to the mile and includes a separate large-scale map of Birmingham's central area showing the boundary of the parking meter zone, principal one-way streets and important public buildings:
Distances between important junctions are shown with road numbers specially prominent and major road projects such as M5 and M6 Motorways are indicated clearly.
Publishers: Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd.; produced by Geographia Ltd. and obtainable from booksellers.
Pr:ce: 4s.
Easier Giant Tyre Removal AHYDRAULIC tyre remover introduced by Dunlop is capable of removing tyres on 16to 24-in.-diameter wheels. Called the TR/30, it can be used either fixed to the floor Or as a portable unit for service on the road.
The tool consists of a base designed to position the tyre and wheel. A beam and ram unit is connected to the base through a link. Tyre levers for spring flange and lock-ring are supplied.
Makers: Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd., Fort Dunlop, Erdington, Birmingham, 24.
Price (trade): £3 I .