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THE mSHALLATIOS OP AN ELECTRIC LIGHTING SYSTEM,
IN THE VILLAGE OF NORWILK, WIS.
nraSODDCTION.
The "era of special design" is fast 'beccming a matter of
history, and, as apparatus and construction materials become standardized,
it is no longer necessary for the construction engineer to himself de-
sign practically all the engineering details of the work which he has to
perfonc - but instead he finds it his duty to gain a wide knowledge of
the standard productions of the great manufacturing conrpanies, and to
choose from these, standard productions such as will best fulfill his
specifications. The adventaees gained inthis manner - are -
First - Reduction in first cost.
Second- Ability to secure repairs promptly.
Third - More efficient and better designed apparatus
(due to th3 design of each dtail by specialists
employed in the works of the manufacturers),
Fourth- Quicker delivery.
This thesis is presented as an example of this modem engin-
eering, embodying the application of principles in design which have proven
themselves - by past experience to be satisfactory and successful; and
furthermore exemplifying the use of standard apparatus throughout a
complete lighting plant in a small community.