48. Q. How is the lamp held in place in the reflector?

A. By the usual socket, into which the lamp screws. The socket is a part

of the focusing device, one type of which holds the lamp in a horizontal

position, while in the other the lamp is held vertically or upright.

49. Q. Before turning the steam into the turbine, what precautions

should be observed?

A. The turbo-generator should be lubricated by a small amount of black

or engine oil, placed in the cup on the turbine or steam end. On the

generator end, the oil should be maintained within one-half inch of the

top of the hinge-cover cup; using black oil. The drainage of the steam

end is cared for automatically by a three-eighth inch drain pipe without

a valve. The pipe should be kept open.

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