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gyrator types. Like the water supply system for the man of the farm, the wash- 

 ing machine is likely to be the housewife's first choice. Table 14 gives the 

 results to date. The current consumed by washers is fairly regular for most of 

 the year, with the maximum occurring in mid-summer. 



Flat Irons. The advantages of the electric fiat iron are well known. There 

 have been cases where (he flat iron was used several years before electric lights 

 were installed. With the introduction of an ironing machine the use of the 

 flat iron is practically eliminated except for occasional pieces. 



The maximum consumption shown in Table 15 occurs in July and August 

 and the minimums in April and May. 



Ironing Machines. The ironing machine is likely to be as important in the 

 farm home as in the city, due to the greater amount of washing and ironing 

 which is- doae. The use of this machine almost eliminates the flat iron. Much 

 less time is required and practically everything may be ironed. The small house- 

 hold size machines, having a 30" to a 36" roll with one open or semi-open end, 

 are preferred on account of their compact size and improped operating features. 

 Two ironing machines have been obtained up to this time, though it is ex- 

 pected that more will be available. The desirability of ironers lies in the lessen- 

 ing of fatigue, increasing the pleasure of the work, shortening the time of 

 operation and increasing the quantity of material ironed. These appliances are 

 operated from the separate heating circuits to obtain lower rates. 



Farm No. 4. This machine of the semi-open end type, having a 26" roll 

 operated by a 1-6 h. p. motor, requires 1650 watts for the heating shoe. A mov- 

 able table leaf in front controls the operation. When not in use for ironing, a 

 hinged top may be turned down protecting the working parts and providing a 

 table surface. 



Farm No. 7. This 3,000-watt ironer with a 30" roll and one open end has 

 proven very practical. It is conveniently arranged in the way of controls, and 

 provision is made for easy oiling. It may be stored in a comparatively small 

 space. 



Results are given in Table 16. 



TABLE 16. Ironing Machine Records on Experimental Farms 



The length of roll has proved a factor in economical operation, and of the two 

 machines the 30" roll has been found more practical. The personal factor is 

 also important and the housewife can reduce the current consumption greatly, 

 and incidentally the ironing time, by learning how to use the machine. Very 



TABLE 17. Barn Lights Records on Experimental Farms 



