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Meter, Electric

Object number2007.167.568

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1886 - 1945)

MediumMetal; Plastic

Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation

DescriptionBlack metal electric meter. Circular base that slopes up to a slightly jutted out circular middle. Middle slopes up to a circular rim. Colorless plastic on top with a white metal underneath with a black meter and black text. Black metal needle on the meter. Three threaded rods on the base. Seven bolts on the base with white text. Handwritten text on the base.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 7.5 x 7.125 in. (19.1 x 18.1 cm)
InscriptionsHandwritten text on the base states "L / 3 / R / No 2".
MarksBlack text inside the meter states "Westinghouse / ELECTRIC & MANUFACTURING CO. / KILOWATTS / ALTERNATING CURRENT / 5 AMPS. 100 VOLTS / CALIBRATION CONSTANT= 8000 WITH SERIES RESISTOR / STYLE NO. / TYPE SY-SER.NO. 523079".

White text on the base states "SHUNT / SERIES / SERIES".

Previous owner Swartz

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