Kinetic Engineering Co
of London
1884 'In connection with the lighting of the streets of Greenock by electricity, we understand that the underground cables are to be supplied by the Kinetic Engineering Company. The cables will be constructed on the Berthoud-Barel system, the copper wires being encased in a double sheathing of lead separated by a layer of gas-tar. A conductivity of 96 per cent. and an insulation of 1,000 megohms are claimed to be secured, while the use of troughs or pipes is not necessary. The cable is laid in a trench filled with sand and covered with boards or bricks to indicate its presence. A considerable saving is thus effected. '[1]
1886 'Anyone who wants a very cheap telephone should apply to "The Kinetic Engineering Company, 89 St. Martin's Lane, E.C.," and ask to see the "Etalon." It is non-electric, and the price (all told for 100 yards) would be from about £3 3s. to £4 4s. The only fault I can find in it is that it is almost too good. It can be seen at work at the Havant Union.'[2]