Time Switch [Venner]

Object detail

Accession number

2011.122.2

Maker

Venner Time Switches Limited

Description

A grey cast iron rectangular time switch. Front surface is hinged and held in place with a screw clasp. Square window in centre of front surface with small hinged disc covering hole to left of window. Front surface is textured with an engraved diamond pattern. Interior contains a circular disc with the numbers 1-12 on each semicircle. One hand protruding from the top and bottom of the disc, reading "IN" and "OUT". Disc sits on a motor encased in a circular gold-coloured motor. Springs and other mechanisms sit below clock face. Hinged handle on top surface. Time switches were commonly used to switch street lighting on at dusk and off at dawn.

Marks

type B2
Venner Time Switch / No. 99842 Type B2 / Amps 5 Volts 250 / Owner's No. Maker's Plate

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Glass

Credit Line

Venner Time Switches Limited. Time Switch [Venner], 2011.122.2. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Instrument, Electrical Meter, Electric Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Electrical & Magnetic T&E Electrical & Magnetic Measurement Devices

Production place

Surrey England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Electrical Industrial Heritage Technology

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