Oil Filter

Object detail

Accession number

1980.45.5

Description

Wells waste oil filter. This is a tall red barrel with 3 hand-grips on each side. There are black concentric rings around the barrel and a spout about one-third way from the top. There is a lid with a handle on top. The dirty oil is siphoned from the top chamber and passes through 2 filters. The clean oil is then drawn off from the bottom chamber. There is a brass tap at the bottom to draw out the oil.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass

Credit Line

Oil Filter, 1980.45.5. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Tool, Lubrication Can, Oil Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Mechanical T&E Mechanical Devices

Collection type

Industrial Heritage Technology

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