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of
burning one lamp one hour per day for one month at the maximum rate
of nine cents per K. W. H.
Table of Comparisons GemCarbonLamps Mazda Lamps(TypeB) Cost
of Cost of current per current per Watts C.P. month in cents Watts C.P.
month in cents 30 12 8.1 10 8 2.7 50 20 13.5 25 23 6.7 80 32 21.6 40
38 10.8 60 60 16.2 100 105 27.0
RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING
In most cases the following recommendations of Mazda lamp sizes will
be found most satisfactory in the home. Frosted lamps are
recommended wherever the direct rays of the lamp may strike the eye,
as the frosting diffuses the light.
Parlor
1-Bracket chandelier 1--60 watt
2-Bracket chandelier 2--40 watt
3-Bracket chandelier 3--25 watt
Side wall fixtures for decorative purposes--10 watt, all frosted.

Side wall fixtures for good general illumination--25 or 40 watt, all
frosted.
Hall
Small hall 1--10 watt
Large hall 1--25 watt
Porch
Ceiling light 1--10 watt
Side bracket 1--25 watt
If used for reading light 1--60 watt
Bedroom
Ceiling light 1--40 watt
Side bracket 1--40 watt or 2--25 watt
Sitting-room
Same as parlor. A well shaded reading lamp with a 40 or 60 watt
all-frosted bulb.
Dining-room
Dome 1--60 watt bowl frosted
2 or 3 light shower 25 watt bowl frosted
Semi-indirect 1--60 or 100 watt clear
Bathroom
Ceiling or side brackets 25 watt

Kitchen
Ceiling light 1--40 or 60 watt bowl frosted
Side bracket over sink 1--25 watt bowl frosted
Attic
25 watt
Cellar
In installing lamps for the cellar the time they are lighted should be
borne in mind. As this is short, the expense of running larger lamps--25
watt and 40 watt--is insignificant. The following locations should be
provided for:
Bottom of cellar stairs 25 watt
Work bench 40 watt
Laundry 40 watt
Vegetable and fruit cellar 25 watt
Lamp in front of furnace 60 watt
This latter lamp is usually close enough to also illuminate the coal bin.
Care of Lamps and Fixtures
Lamps and fixtures should he cleaned once a month to insure the
maximum efficiency. Reliable tests have shown that dirty glassware
reduces effective illumination from 10 to 50 per cent.
FIXTURE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE HOUSE
Parlor

Ceiling fixtures Indirect or semi-indirect
Side fixtures Semi-indirect
Baseboard receptacles for table or floor lamps.
Hall
One ceiling fixture equipped with two lamps wired so that one or both
lamps may be operated as desired. This arrangement provides for a
night light.
Sitting-room and Library
Same as parlor.
Bedroom
One ceiling semi-indirect fixture.
Side brackets near dressing table, or,
Rigid pendant for use over center of dressing table.
Baseboard outlet near bed for heating pad or reading lamp.
Dining-room
Indirect or semi-indirect fixture.
Baseboard or floor outlet for toaster and percolator.
Floor call button attached to kitchen buzzer.
Bathroom
One side bracket on each side of mirror.
One side wall receptacle for curling iron, shaving mug and luminous

radiator.
Kitchen
One center ceiling light, one side bracket over sink and one side wall
outlet for iron and washing machine.
Cellar
Five outlets should be provided for proper illumination, one at foot of
stairs, one at work bench, one in fruit and vegetable cellar and one in
front of furnace located so as also to illuminate the coal bin.
A control switch and telltale lamp should be provided in the kitchen.
Attic
Two outlets are usually sufficient. A control switch and telltale lamp
should be provided in the hall.
Clothes Press
A rigid pendant with a chain-pull socket should be provided for each
dark clothes press.
It is most convenient and practical to have these lights operated by an
automatic switch which is opened and closed by the closing and
opening of the closet door. This provides a light immediately the door
is opened, while when the door is shut one may be sure that the light
has not been left burning.
GENERAL
Baseboard outlets should be installed in all rooms for the use of
vacuum cleaner, fans, or other portable appliances.
Bell-ringing transformers which provide current for door bells and
buzzers should be installed for each apartment.

Emergency gas lights should be provided for the halls, kitchen,
dining-room and bathroom.
If any special requirements are not provided for in the above
recommendations your Lighting Company will be glad to give you
expert advice free of charge. They pride themselves on being at your
service.
WIRING HINTS
The service entrance should be of sufficient capacity to care for
additional load in the form of electric heating, cooking and other
domestic appliances. The branch circuits should be heavy and
numerous enough to care for additional outlets for lighting and
appliances as found desirable. Your Lighting Company will be glad to
go over your plans with you.
The electric meters should be located in the cellar near the gas meter, as
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