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Streetlites
Patent Ventilated Cluster Lanterns
Patent No. 210388. Registered Nos. 519387 and 519388

The "Streetlite" Lanerns form a convenient, effective, and efficient method of clustering metallic filament electric lamps, as they ensure the lamps burning under ideal conditions and the maximum light being given out.

The Lantern consists of a metal bonnet of pleasing design, which is supported by the circular disc fixed to the bottom of the central tube. The whole weight of the Lantern and Globe is taken by the central tube, and there is no weight or strain on the Bonnet. The central disc also carries the lampholders.

The upper portion of the Globe is opal, which, with the disc, forms a perfect reflector. The whole Lantern is ventilated by means of an inlet hole in the bottom of the Globe, holes thorugh the disc, and the top of the bonnet; which is covered by a cowl. The important of this ventilation cannot be over-estimated, as it ensures the lamps being kept as cool as if they were in the open air. If enclosed, and allowed to become hot, metal filament lamps quickly blacken and lose their efficiency. The whole construction of the fitting is patented, and the designs of both the Bonnet and Globe are registered.




Streetlites - Their uses

The "Streetlite" is made in many forms and sizes to take from one 50 candle power lamp up to a cluster representing 2000 candle power.

It is effective for both in and outside uses, for the lighting of streets, shops, hotels, works, garages, railways, wharves, etc., etc.

The larger sizes are being extensively used in place of Arc Lamps, as the high candle power and efficiency now obtainable in metal filament lamps, together with the excellent conditions of working and the reflecting properties provided in the "Streetlite" Lanterns, give an effective light better than many Arc Lamps, and at much less expense in first cost, running and maintenance. Further, in the "Streetlite" Lanterns there is no complicated mechanism to get out of order, so no attention is required, except to occasionally clean the globe. This is a great advantage where no skilled electrician is employed.



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Code Word No. Suitable for Made of Finish Price
Sonsago 1 One 100 c.p. Pear Shape Zinc Green and Gold 11/-
Sonsago 1 One 100 c.p. Pear Shape Copper Bright or Oxydized 12/6
Ruisvoren 1     Extra Globe 5/-
Sontico 2 One 100 c.p. Spherical Zinc Green and Gold 18/-
Sontico 2 One 100 c.p. Spherical Copper Bright or Oxydized 23/-
Sonties 2 Two 100 c.p. Pear Shape Zinc Green and Gold 18/-
Sonties 2 Two 100 c.p. Pear Shape Copper Bright or Oxydized 23/-
Ruitveld 2     Extra Globe 8/-
Soothsay 3 One 200 c.p. Zinc Green and Gold 20/-
Soothsay 3 One 200 c.p. Copper Bright or Oxydized 26/-
Sopbrood 3 Four 50 c.p. Zinc Green and Gold 20/-
Sopbrood 3 Four 50 c.p. Copper Bright or Oxydized 26/-
Ruivo 3     Extra Globe 10/6






These larger sizes are extensively used for all purposes in place of Arc Lamps. The high candle power - up to 2,000 - which, owing to the patent system of ventilation, can be clustered in these larger sizes, together with the very efficient reflecting properties of the "Streetlite", renders them a most effective source of light.


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Code Word No. Suitable for Made of Finish Price
Sopeteado 4 One 1000 c.p. Zinc Green and Gold 40/-
Sophora 4 or Four 100 c.p. Spherical Copper Bright or Oxydized 50/-
Sopistas 4 or Six 100 c.p. Pear SHape Copper Bright or Oxydized 50/-
Rukking       Extra Globe 15/-
Sopiting 4A A cluster of Lamps up to 2,000 c.p.
Particulars on application
Zinc Green and Gold 50/-
Sopiting 4A A cluster of Lamps up to 2,000 c.p.
Particulars on application
Copper Bright or Oxydized 60/-
Ruletas       Extra Globe 25/-