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Fuel for domestic appliances by G. H. Davis
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Fuel for domestic appliances by G. H. Davis
Your fuel target: details that will help in planning economy during the Second World War, so that fuel rationing can be avoided. The number of hours taken by various domestic appliances to consume one unit of fuel. Items include light bulbs, a radio, a vacuum cleaner, a kettle, an oven, a boiler, gas and electric fires, a kitchen range and a lamp. The types of fuel are coal, gas, electricity, coke and oil, in descending order of quantity. Date: 1942
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1942 Appliance Appliances Avoid Avoiding Boiler Bulb Bulbs Cleaner Coal Coke Consumption Cooking Davis Economical Economise Economising Economy Electric Electricity Fuel Heating Hours Kettle Kitchen Lamp Lighting Oven Radio Range Ration Rationing Target Unit Vacuum Consume
Fuel Consumption of Domestic Appliances - Your Fuel Target for Wartime Economy,
EDITORS COMMENTS
by G. H. Davis (1942) During the Second World War, fuel rationing became a significant concern for households as the availability of fuel resources was limited. To help families economize and avoid fuel rationing, G. H. Davis created this informative illustration detailing the number of hours each common household appliance takes to consume one unit of fuel. The appliances depicted include various types of lighting, such as light bulbs, and heating devices, like a gas fire, electric fire, kitchen range, and oil lamp. Additionally, the illustration includes appliances for cooking, such as a kettle, oven, and boiler, as well as a vacuum cleaner and a radio for entertainment. The types of fuel are listed in descending order of quantity, with coal being the most abundant and oil the least. The hours required for each appliance to consume one unit of fuel are indicated next to each item. For instance, a 60-watt light bulb burns for approximately 1,000 hours on one unit of coal, while an electric kettle consumes around 15 hours of electricity for one unit. This illustration served as a valuable resource for households during the war, helping them plan their fuel usage and make informed decisions about which appliances to prioritize and which to limit or avoid altogether. By understanding the fuel consumption of their appliances, families could effectively economize their fuel usage and contribute to the war effort by reducing the overall demand for fuel resources. This historical print, originally published in 1942, is an essential piece of wartime history, offering insight into the daily lives of people during this critical period. The illustration is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of individuals and their efforts to adapt to the challenges of wartime living.
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