Thermocouple Potentiometer (Electrical Resistance Meter), 1928

Cambridge potentiometer (workshop pattern), (No

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Cambridge potentiometer (workshop pattern), (No
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Cambridge potentiometer (workshop pattern), (No. L-31080) with 2 certificates, by the Cambridge Scientific Instrument Co. Ltd., London, England, 1928. Used for checking thermocouples. Fitted with dry-cell battery by Siemens Bros & Co.

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1929-592
Materials:
glass, mahogany (wood), bakelite, brass (copper, zinc alloy), paper (fibre product), textile, mercury, leather, steel (metal) and electrical components
Measurements:
overall: 205 mm x 265 mm x 200 mm, , 5.37kg
type:
potentiometer and electrical resistance meter
credit:
Cambridge Instrument Co. Ltd.