First cost of transformers varies directly with the maximum rate of transmission, and is nearly independent of the voltage, the length of the transmission, and the percentage of line loss.
In the matter of first costat least the continuous-current system seems to have a distinct advantage over the alternating.
For this reason small differences in the efficiencies of different systems should be given only moderate weight in comparison with the items of first cost, reliability, and expense of operation.
Two sailing packets would perform this work in the unavoidably extended time mentioned, giving two mails each month; first cost 9,500l.
That Mr. Hussey's machine at first cost is less price.
Trevithick's engines were very durable, as well as cheap in first costand in working expense.
They were expensive in first cost, expensive in the zinc which was their 'fuel'; and they became rapidly exhausted.
The motors may therefore be reduced in size, saving money in first cost and in the current consumed.
The overhead system has conquered because it is cheapest in first cost, cheapest to maintain, most economical in current, and most reliable in action.
A large generating equipment is cheaper in first cost than a multitude of small power-producing plants, and it is much more economical in operation.
The above list will hopefully provide you with a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "first cost" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this group of words.
