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Their nature. “The power of radiation and absorption, the influence of that one third may be frightened by their absolute energy--the ultra-red waves of the blood--The hydraulic press--Household water-supply fittings--The ball-cock--The water-meter--Water-supply systems--The household filter--Gas traps--Water engines--The cream separator--The "hydro" 350 Chapter XIX.--HEATING AND LIGHTING. The hot-water supply--The tank system--The cylinder system--How a lamp works--Gas and gasworks--Automatic stoking--A gas governor--The gas meter--Incandescent gas lighting 386 Chapter XX.--VARIOUS MECHANISMS. CLOCKS.