Mechanics of the Household / A Course of Study Devoted to Domestic Machinery and Household Mechanical Appliances

The book explains physical principles and mechanical design of household equipment and appliances, connecting theory to typical domestic practice. It surveys heating systems—steam, hot-water, and hot-air—covering boilers, radiators, ducts, vents, and temperature-control mechanisms, and provides operational and efficiency guidance. It details plumbing and sanitary arrangements, including fixtures, traps, back-venting, sewage disposal, and water-distribution piping. Water-supply chapters treat analysis, well construction, pumps, and treatment methods. Installation, proportioning, maintenance, and automatic controls are discussed with representative examples to illustrate practical domestic engineering solutions.