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iron ; it is divided in the centre by two sheets of iron plates, which allow the 

 water to jjass freelj^ but prevent splashing, and thus render the load steadier 

 and easier for the horse. It is filled by a pump in front, which is placed 

 there in order to balance the cart ; but a larger suction-pipe is necessary, which 

 is expensive. 



Fig. 34, — Section of Messrs. J. Fowler and Co.^s Pump for 

 Water-Cart, No. 994. 



The pump is 4f inches in diameter, with O^-iuch stroke, and is provided with 

 leather valves. The suction-pipe is made of leather, with a double coil of 

 copper-wire inside. The water is discharged from behind, at the bottom of the 

 barrel, by a l|-inch delivery-cock which is 4 ft. 2 in. from the ground. The 

 barrel, is supported on an ash-frame. The axles are round, and 2i inches in 

 diameter. The nave of the wheel is of cast iron, with wrought-iron spokes 

 and rim. 



