Sample of Ferranti Concentric Main Supply Cable

Sample of Ferranti Concentric Main Supply Cable

Sample of Ferranti Concentric Main Supply Cable
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

A sample of the Ferranti concentric main 10,000-volt supply cable, installed at Deptford Power Station in 1889; on wooden stand.

Details

Category:
Electricity Supply
Object Number:
Y1996.10.455
Materials:
wood (unidentified), copper (alloy), paper (fibre product) and textile
Measurements:
overall: 24 mm 115 mm, 1.7 g
type:
electrical cable
credit:
Gift of Ferranti International Signal plc