 | Documentary History of the Construction of the Buildings at the University
of Virginia, 1817-1828 |  |
FOR PRESERVING THE HOSE.
After the Hose has been used, it should be well washed to remove any dirt from it. Each section should then be
separately suspended by the middle, to drain it; and if the Leather requires greasing, it should be taken down
when about half dry, then dubbed and again suspended, until it becomes quite dry; when it should be placed on
the Reel for service.
It is important that the Hose should be kept clean, flexible by occasional dubbing, and free from dampness; and
that after use it should not be dried by a hot sun, or any great heat; but a small Stove may be advantageously used
to impart a moderate warmth to facilitate the drying.
| Documentary History of the Construction of the Buildings at the University
of Virginia, 1817-1828 | |