Protector Unit

Object detail

Accession number

1978.2024

Maker

Phoenix Telephone and Electrical Works Limited

Description

White rectangular porcelain block, with two white ceramic rods (fuses) suspended horizontally over block. Fuses are parallel with each other and are held by metal brackets. Metal post in top centre with threaded tip, previously fastened a cover over the unit.

Marks

PT & EW Printed
PX24 / 237 / PHC&F 2/2 Engraved

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Ceramic/Porcelain
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Phoenix Telephone and Electrical Works Limited. Protector Unit, 1978.2024. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

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

Production place

United Kingdom British Isles Europe

Collection type

Telecommunication Communications Technology

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CORRECTION: When we used a two wire overhead phone system in NZ.

- Steve Miller posted 4 years ago.

This type of fuse unit was used for the phone . When we had a two overhead phone system. They are to be mounted vertical.