Electric Water Heater

Object detail

Accession number

1982.561.24

Description

Two metal prongs that coil and meet at the end. A cord and plug run from the base of this appliance that produces heat around the coils to boil water. Power cord in wrapped in a brown coloured cotton. Plug head and attachment to the metal prongs are covered in black bakelite.

Marks

RAPID/ 240 Volts/ 1000 Watts Embossed
T.337/ 10 AMPS 250 Volt Embossed
RAPID/ 240 Volts/ 1000 Watts Embossed
T.337/ 10 AMPS 250 Volt Embossed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Electric Water Heater, 1982.561.24. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Heater, Water Built Environment Artefacts Building Components Plumbing & Drainage Elements

Collection type

Electrical Industrial Heritage Technology

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