Switch Gear

Object detail

Accession number

1982.273.2

Description

An ironclad switch gear box with switch. The positive and negative sides are marked in white paint. Was displayed on a board with13 items of iron clad switch gear 1920-1940. Memette, Memrex, Rupter, Crabtree, No.2 Ultra. Unit has a semi-oval shape and a large lever on the right side. Above the lever is the word 'ON', painted green. Beneath is the word OFF' painted red. There is a raised 'T' in the centre of the unit. The T is within a circle.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Iron/Cast Iron

Credit Line

Switch Gear, 1982.273.2. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

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

Collection type

Electrical Industrial Heritage Technology

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