A few words on the art of filtration / by P.A. Maignen.

  • Maignen, P. A.
Date:
1880
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Credit: A few words on the art of filtration / by P.A. Maignen. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Library & Archives Service. The original may be consulted at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Library & Archives Service.

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    British Mercantile Gazette, 28th April, 1880. “Its application to the clarifying and purifying of rain-wate alone promises a large field for Mr. Maignen, as besides helping t solve the water question, it will introduce quite a luxury into house in providing soft water for washing and cooking purposes We have seen Whitechapel rain-water and Thames water, take: near Tower Hill, issue from the ‘ Filtre Rapide ’ fit to drink.” Naval and Military Gazette, 28th April, 1880. “Mr. Maignen’s ‘Filtre Rapide’ appears to combine simplicit with economy and efficiency. It differs from all filters hithert introduced.” The Architect, 1st May, 1880. “ The ‘Filtre Rapide ’ of Mr. Maignen’s has developed a net sphere of usefulness. By attaching the filtre to a cistern o reservior the rainfall can be utilised, and a supply of soft water, boon for baths and washing purposes, secured. By the addition o an air-pipe attached to the top of the filter frames, oxygen is givei to the water as it percolats, and thus the water is aerated on it passage, making it palatable, as well for drinking purposes.” Ironmonger, 15th May, 1880. “ The principle of the ‘Filtre Rapide’ is decidedly original, tli filtering being conducted by lateral pressure against perpendicula media, as distinguished from the downward pressure in all otlie filters, as the pressure of water is according to its height and are; at the base ; it is clear that a much greater weight is present o the filtering medium by the usual process than by Mr. Maiglien' system, and this, he contends, is more calculated to force minut particles through some of the media employed than is possible i his, where the water percolates rather than filters.” ] Sanitary Record, 15th May, 1880. “ In respect of filters, we may mention with approval th ‘ Filtre Rapide ’ of Mr. Maignen, of London, so easy to cleanse.” British Trade Journal, 1st June, 1880. “ The ‘ Filtre Rapide is a simple contrivance, which mu; come to the front, for it deals with the purification of water in manner that not only commends itself to the notice of ‘ the powe: that be,’ but to every individual householder.” 1 Daily News, 7tli June, 1880. Oi the aveiage London water, it may be said that it is n good, but that with a great apparatus of filters it may possiblv drunk.” J A. Southey, Printer, 14, Cullum Street, London, E.C.