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U. S. BUREAU OF FISHERIES 



the quantity of brine is very small — only enough is required to keep 

 a pump primed and fill all pipes. It can be discarded frequently 

 without serious loss. 



8 and 9. If a spray is used and the fish are conveyed mechanically 

 through it, we need only add a fresh-water spray at the entrance 

 of the apparatus, the entering spray to clean the fish of slime, blood, 

 and surface bacteria and to avoid contamination of brine and mini- 

 mize foaming. 



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10. To glaze the fish we need only to add a second fresh, cold 

 water spray, or sprays, at the emergence end of the apparatus to 

 wash off the brine and apply a glaze. 



11 and 12. To secure flexibility and adaptability to different sizes 

 of fish, the mechanical conveyer should be arranged for variable 

 speed and the apparatus designed to take the largest varieties. Very 

 small varieties can be inclosed in cans or other containers. 



