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Meter, Electric

Object number2007.167.594

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1886 - 1945)

OriginNewark, NJ

MediumPlastic; Wood; Metal; Rubber

Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation

DescriptionBlack plastic and brown wooden klydonograph. Square wooden base with four rubber feet that slopes up to a black plastic top. Four circular metal dials on each corner. Rectangular black plastic on top in the center. Three silver metal dials on top of the rectangle. Gold metal plaque with black text in front of the rectangle. On the front of the klydonograph is an oval black metal with three holes. The holes have a tear drop shaped covers. On the proper right of the klydonograph, there are two black plastic circles on the side. On the back, there is a silver metal dial in the center and three bolts to the bottom right. Silver dial with numbers under the main dial. Black text around the back. Hand written text on top of the klydonograph.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 8 x 12.75 x 12 in. (20.3 x 32.4 x 30.5 cm)
InscriptionsBlack text on the back states "Westinghouse / Klydonograph / [instructions] / Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co. / Newark Works Printed in U.S.A. Newark, N.J. / I.L 1336-A / An 8-foot film will operate one week, continuously at normal speed. / Klydonographs equipped with multi-speed gear shift may be operated as per following / table. / [table] / Always pull out hour circle when shifting gears. Wind wiring clock at least every / 7 days. Use auxiliary driving weight for high speed operation. / When using synchronous motor attachment, in place of clock, apply rated voltage / and frequency to binding posts beneath. No attention rejoined for long time operation. / To remove film, pull out hour circle and turn clockwise until all film is wound onto / receiving spool, remove cover and withdraw rolled film saving shaft extensions. / Notes- Use stationary bearings for unexposed roll when operating film under warm, / humid conditions. These may be removed for best operation in cold weather. Auxiliary / flanged rollers each side of electrodes may be used if film operation proves unreliable / without them. These are not usually necessary".

Hand written text on top states "No. 6".

Hand written text on the rectangular plastic states "A / B / C / #70".
MarksBlack text on the gold plaque states "Westinghouse / STYLE / N-153456 / OPERATING RANGE: / NORMAL-2000 VOLTS / SURGE-20000 VOLTS / CREST VALUES / 11476 / (8-12-26) PAT. 12-1-25 / 4 ELECTRODE / KLYDONOGRAPH / PHOTOGRAPHIC / SURGE RECORDER / SERIAL / 816569 / ORDER 6 1/2 IN. X 8 FT. / KLYDONOGRAPH FILM / BY STYLE 439120 / USE POTENTIOMETERS / ON POWER LINES ABOVE / 2300 VOLTS A.C. / WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC & MANUFACTURING COMPANY / NEWARK WORKS, NEWARK, N.J., U.S.A."

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