Branch fuse

Made:
1888

Branch fuse, slate base, 1888.

Details

Category:
Electricity Supply
Object Number:
1929-482
Materials:
slate and brass (copper, zinc alloy)(?)
Measurements:
overall: 26 mm x 133 mm x 47 mm,
type:
fuse
credit:
Edmundson's Electricity Corporation Ltd.

Parts

Branch Fuse Base

Branch Fuse Base

Bottom section of branch fuse, 8 small brass(?) screws and 1 long screw attached to the base.

Measurements:
overall: 30 mm x 132 mm x 45 mm,
Materials:
Slate, Brass(?)
Object Number:
1929-482/1
type:
fuse
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Top section of branch fuse

Top section of branch fuse

Top section of branch fuse with two grooves running parallel along the width. The top also has a small hole in the middle.

Measurements:
overall: 20 mm x 132 mm x 47 mm,
Materials:
Slate
Object Number:
1929-482/2
type:
fuse
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum