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Electricity for the farm / Light, heat and power by inexpensive methods from the water wheel or farm engine

By Frederick Irving Anderson
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The book gives farmers a practical guide to generating and using electricity on isolated farms, explaining dynamos, water-power development, measuring stream flow, installing water wheels, penstocks, and simple dams, plus transmission line sizing and house wiring. It includes calculations, tables, and diagrams for estimating horsepower, pipe and wire sizes, and costs. Alternative prime movers such as gasoline engines and windmills and the use and care of storage batteries are covered, together with regulators, switchboards, and safety and installation techniques so a farm mechanic can plan, build, and operate a small electric plant.

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Frederick Irving Anderson

Frederick Irving Anderson was an American author known for his contributions to agricultural technology and rural electrification. His notable work, "Electricity for the Farm: Light, Heat and Power by Inexpensive Methods from the Water Wheel or Farm Engine," provides practical guidance for farmers seeking to harness electricity for various uses on their properties. Through his writing, Anderson aimed to make modern conveniences accessible to rural communities, reflecting the broader trends of innovation and self-sufficiency in early 20th-century America. His work remains a valuable resource for understanding the intersection of agriculture and technology during that era.

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