Switch Gear

Object detail

Accession number

1982.273.4

Description

An ironclad switch gear box with switch. 30amp 500v. Rectangular shape. Oval hinged switch on circular track with raised lettering reading On in green and OFF in red. Gear has flat top lid with raised border.

Marks

30 / AMP / C / 500 / VOLT / Made in England Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Iron/Cast Iron

Credit Line

Switch Gear, 1982.273.4. 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

Production place

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Electrical Industrial Heritage Technology

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