Ammeter

Object number2007.167.496

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1886 - 1945)

Mediummetal; glass

Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation

DescriptionMetal & glass Reactive Component meter.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 7.438 × 6.938 in. (18.9 × 17.6 cm)
InscriptionsText in top section reads "REACTIVE M.V.A. / WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC & MFG. CO. / PITTSBURGH, PA.. U.S.A.". Text below circular metal device in center reads "PATENTED DEC. 26, '96 JULY 11, '05". / TYPE 5 M / REACTIVE COMPONENT METER / STYLE No. N.602873 / 60 CYCLES / SERIAL No. 831262 / 5 AMPERES 100 VOLTS 500 WATTS IN METER CIRCUIT 16 RMVA ON DIAL".
Marks"WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC & MFG. CO. / PITTSBURGH, PA.. U.S.A."
Historical NotesTransferred from the George Westinghouse Museum Foundation in 2007.

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