The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 82
Milk-room
Milk-room.
Vats.—Four vats, holding 430 gallons each, to be placed in the position where shown in floor-plan. The steam and cold water-pipes before mentioned are to be connected thereto. The level of the top of vats to be such that a sufficient fall is obtained to slide the curds to the cooling-vat.
The slide in wall from receiving-stage to be to such height as by a movable shoot the fresh milk can be led to any of the vats. These shoots should be made of galvanized iron supported page 8 by a loose board. Slide to be provided with the necessary bolts or other fastenings complete. Also provide the necessary fittings and fastenings to the slides in wall between milk-room and press-room over the curd-cooler.
Steps from level of receiving-stage to milk-room floor to be made in concrete, in the proportion of 1 to 3.
Provide a plain writing-desk, with hinged flap, lock, and key, on receiving-stage.
C. Julius Toxward,
Architect, Wellington, N.Z.August, 1883.
By Authority: George Didsbury, Government Printer, Wellington.