Box - Connector Electrical - Museum of Transport and Technology, New Zealand

Object detail

Accession number

F2050.2004

Maker

The General Electric Company Limited

Description

Cast metal box with flip-up lid hinged on one side and with wing nuts on other. Inside are 2 porcelain connectors with 6 slots and brass fittings on each. In between is a brown rod with 6 copper plates on each side connecting with porcelain by turning green handle. There are 2 holes on one side with 6 wires (black and red). On the other side are 2 x black and red wires, each exiting through the brass fitting. 2 loose bolts.

Marks

X6095 / G.E.C. / 10A 500V 15A 250V / MADE IN ENGLAND Embossed
No 1 Hand-written

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Ceramic/Porcelain
Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass
Processed Material/Metal/Copper

Credit Line

The General Electric Company Limited. Box - Connector Electrical, F2050.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Box, Electrical Box, Control Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Electrical & Magnetic T&E Electrical System Components

Production place

Coventry Warwickshire England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Electrical Industrial Heritage Technology

Subject auto tags

Telephone Circuit component Audio equipment Cable Electrical wiring Telephony Gas Electronic component Wire Electronic device

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Box - Connector Electrical