Object detail

Accession number
1967.188
Production period
Description
Curve drawing power factor meter. Glazed. In working order. Last used - Rotoiti 1938. Square wooden unit with thick leather strap extending across top surface, attached on both sides by metal domes. A the rear of the unit is a metal grated cage housing what appears to be a motor batter. Front of unit is exposed, hinges on the left edge suggest there previously was a door Inside unit is a machine. On the right side of unit is a circular glass window, with two metal screws beneath. To the left are six vertical rings, possibly vents. The bottom ring is missing, leaving only a hole.
Marks
This bubble should be disregarded/ and the instrument "Levelled" by/ setting on a known P.F. and adjusting/ levelling or crews until pointer reads/ correct Label
This bubble should be disregarded/ and the instrument "Levelled" by/ setting on a known P.F. and adjusting/ levelling or crews until pointer reads/ correct Label
Credit Line
Power Factor Meter, 1967.188. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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