Telegraph Cable Connector Block

Object detail

Accession number

2006.279

Description

An eight terminal cable connector block (heavy duty). Metal (brass) terminals with painted wooden base, and six holes in base for attaching to unit. Includes spark gap which eliminates/ relieves voltage surge and limits damage to telegraph equipment. Would have been situated in the middle of the telegraph cable, before the delicate telegraph equipment in the cable station. One side of the block is connected to the telegraph cable and the other side is connected to the station. The block waters down the effect of any electrical current that may travel along the cable, for example as a result of a lightning strike. The block would limit damage to infrastructure and injury to persons working with the equipment.
Likely in use between 1890s - 1924.

Marks

Key/ E./ A.L./ E/ LINE/ INST./ SPARE Label

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass
Processed Material/Metal
Organic/Vegetal/Wood

Credit Line

Circa 1890s-1920s. Telegraph Cable Connector Block, 2006.279. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Telegraph Tools & Equipment for Communication Telecommunication T&E Telecommunication Devices

Collection type

Telecommunication Communications Technology

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