Protector Unit
Maker and role
Phoenix Telephone and Electrical Works Limited, Manufacturer
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Object detail
Accession number
1978.2024
Description
White rectangular porcelain block, with two white ceramic rods (fuses) suspended horizontally over block. Fuses are parallel with each other and are held by metal brackets. Metal post in top centre with threaded tip, previously fastened a cover over the unit.
Marks
PT & EW Printed
PX24 / 237 / PHC&F 2/2 Engraved
PX24 / 237 / PHC&F 2/2 Engraved
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Phoenix Telephone and Electrical Works Limited. Protector Unit, 1978.2024. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
Public comments
CORRECTION: When we used a two wire overhead phone system in NZ.
- Steve Miller posted 4 years ago.
This type of fuse unit was used for the phone . When we had a two overhead phone system. They are to be mounted vertical.
- Steve Miller posted 4 years ago.