55-i HANDY-BOOK OF HUSBANDRY. 



" two-inch pipe under a good head, will supply a factory of 600 

 " to 800 cows. 



" The Manufacturing or Fat-room should be so situated that the 

 *' water from the spring may be readily conducted into the vats, 

 '' and wherever else needed ; and also so placed with reference to 

 " the road that teams may have easy access to the delivery 

 " window. The sills should be laid on stone piers, and raised so 

 '■'■ that the water may constantly stand underneath the entire floor 

 " without wetting the sills. The object of this is to catch the 

 " drippings of whey and water from the floor. This water should 

 *' be frequently drawn of and immediately replaced, thus convey- 

 " ing away all matter that might become foul. Cleanliness and 

 " sweetness of premises and apparatus are absolutely imperative, 

 "if a high degree of excellence in the cheese is aimed at. 



" The weight upon the floor of the vat-room is sometimes very 

 " great, consequently the timbers and flooring should be strong. 

 ••' As water is used abundantly about this room, it is well to have 

 "the floor so laid that all water will converge to some point or 

 " points, and be easily swept away. It should, besides, be light 

 "and cheerful, and be well arranged for complete and constant 

 " change of air by a ventilator in the roof. 



" Size. — For two or three vats, and other necessary appliances, 

 " a room will be required about 24 x 28. Four vats will need a 

 " space about 30 x 30, or 26 x 34. Height of posts about 10 feet. 



" Press-Room. — This should be immediately contiguous to the 

 " vat-room, and on the same level. The size will depend upon 

 "the number of presses required. In most cases it is best to 

 " have the building wide enough to contain two rows of presses, 

 " with ample room for the curd-sink to pass between them. A 

 " room 14 X 30 would easily accommodate 24 to 28 presses. It 

 " should also be flooded underneath at all times. There is here 

 " so much weight upon the floor that it is recommended that 

 *' planks be used underneath the press frames. In many factories 

 " the vat-room is made large to accommodate the presses. 



" The Curing- House., by far the largest of the buildings required, 

 " should always be situated on firm, dry ground, where pure air. 



