Model of Associated Electrical Industries

Made:
circa 1960 in Stratford-upon-Avon
Model of Associated Electrical Industries

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Model of Associated Electrical Industries (AEI) transformer group. Made by Severn lamb Ltd around 1960.

This is how the National Grid works. Power stations generate electricity at 25,000 volts. Step-up transformers increase the voltage to between 132,000 and 400,000 volts. High voltage electricity travels very efficiently through the power cables. Before electricity enters our home or workplace, step-down transformers in substations reduce the voltage to safer levels.

Details

Category:
Electricity Supply
Object Number:
Y1970.6
Materials:
Glass, metal (aluminium) and wood (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 965 mm x 1340 mm x 1130 mm, 147 kg
type:
model transformer
credit:
Gift of English Electric - A.E.I. Turbine Generators Ltd

Parts

Model AEI transformer group made by Severn Lamb Ltd

Model AEI transformer group made by Severn Lamb Ltd

Model AEI transformer group made by Severn Lamb Ltd, Stratford-upon-Avon c.1960.

Measurements:
overall: 945 mm x 1340 mm x 1130 mm, 54 kg
Object Number:
Y1970.6.1
type:
model transformer
Glass hood for Model AEI Transformer

Glass hood for Model AEI Transformer

Glass and wooden case hood for model of an AEI transformer group, made by Severn Lamb Ltd.

Measurements:
overall: 93 kg
Materials:
glass and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1970.6.2
type:
glass hood
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem