

On the Use of Steam Heat. 791 



heated, to establish a pleasant and equable temperature r 

 and to make it permanent, at a small expense. 



By doubling the windows of the hall of the Institute 

 which it is proposed to heat, it would be possible easily, 

 and without much expense, to obtain a very important 

 advantage besides that of which we have just spoken. 



Since the hall is surrounded by very high buildings 

 which are close to it, there is a deficiency of light in 

 the hall which is very noticeable, especially in cloudy 

 ' weather and towards the end of the day. By making 

 the windows double, and using panes of ground glass 

 for the outside windows, the amount of light in the 

 hall would be much increased, and the light will be 

 more equable, softer, and more agreeable. 



As to the means of heating, it is certain, from the 

 results of several decisive experiments, that steam 

 stoves are preferable to every other sort, especially 

 for large apartments. 



i st. The heat which these stoves distribute in a room 

 is singularly soft and agreeable, and never causes head- 

 ache, as iron stoves do which are heated directly by the 

 burning fuel. 



2d. The temperature of a room warmed by steam 

 can be regulated at pleasure with the greatest ease by 

 means of a simple cock to close more or less the tube 

 which conducts the steam from the boiler into the 

 stove. 



3d. As the boiler can without any inconvenience be 

 placed outside of the hall, and even at a considerable 

 distance, it may be put in an out-of-the-way place, where 

 there will be every security against accidents from fire, 

 and at the same time great ease in storing the wood 

 intended for the boiler, and in regulating its consump- 



