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every bather can use the baths with the utmost confidence, and safety
from any infection, as far as can be made possible. The water is
treated and tested daily in respect to temperature, and to avoid any
overdosing of chemicals that may cause any unpleasant reaction.
A special feature is the ventilation. The establishment is fitted
with the Plenum system, in which pure air is drawn through air
filters, passed through air ducts, in which heaters are placed, and
used when required, and distributed throughout the Baths by
specially placed grids, the overheated or vitiated air being extracted
by fans in ducts constructed in the roof. This system allows all
windows to be closed excluding dust, grit, etc., whilst perfect ventilation
of pure air is being circulated.
The provision of the new Vapour Baths and the installation of
the Medicated and Foam Baths have brought these baths to a level
of an inland spa. Various treatments for skin diseases, neuritis,
obesity, rheumatic and gouty conditions are given.
The Public Wash-house is used to its utmost capacity especially
in winter. Here, in a well-lighted and warm room, family washing
may be done. For a charge of l¼d. per hour, the washer may have
the use of a locker for private possessions, the use of washing troughs,
rinsing and copper, with an unlimited supply of hot and cold water.
After washing, the use of the hydro extractors, one drying horse,
the mangles and folding tables are all included in this one charge.
Should the washer desire to use the washing machine, an additional
charge of 1/- per hour is made.
In winter the First-Class Bath is covered over and used as a hall
for dancing, boxing and public meetings, the remaining two baths
being kept open all the year round for swimming, mixed bathing
being available every day.