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Mather & Platt electric fire pump

Made:: circa 1938 in England

manufacturer:: Mather and Platt Limited

Mather & Platt electric fire pump, used for driving a sprinkler system at Blackpool Town Hall. cast iron; A centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt).

The pump is a fine example of a Manchester-built Mather and Platt fire pump. Whereas several steam powered fire pumps of the early twentieth century survive in preservation, this is the only electrically driven pump of its era made by this famous local company which this museum has acquired at the time of writing in 2009.

Details

Category:: Pumping Machinery

Object Number:: Y2008.69

Materials:: cast iron

Measurements:: overall: 1000 mm x 3000 mm x 2000 mm,

type:: fire pump

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Parts

Body of Mather & Platt Electric Fire Pump

Body of Mather & Platt Electric Fire Pump

Body of Mather & Platt electric fire pump, used for driving a sprinkler system used at Blackpool Town Hall.

Measurements:: 600 mm x 840 mm x 600 mm, 282 kg

Materials:: cast iron and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.1

type:: fire pump part

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Top Cover of a Mather & Platt Electric Fire Pump

Top Cover of a Mather & Platt Electric Fire Pump

Top cover of a Mather & Platt electric fire pump, used for driving a sprinkler system used at Blackpool Town Hall.

Measurements:: 350 mm x 345 mm x 680 mm, 194 kg

Materials:: cast iron and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.2

type:: fire pump system part

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Electric Motor for an Electric Fire Pump

Electric Motor for an Electric Fire Pump

Electric motor, part of a Mather & Platt electric fire pump: for driving a sprinkler system used at Blackpool Town Hall.

Measurements:: 600 mm x 600 mm x 820 mm, 422 kg

Materials:: cast iron and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.3

type:: fire pump part

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Switchgear of Mather & Platt Electric Fire Pump

Switchgear of Mather & Platt Electric Fire Pump

Switchgear of Mather & Platt electric fire pump, which was used for driving a sprinkler system used at Blackpool Town Hall.

Measurements:: 700 mm x 730 mm x 460 mm, 159 kg

Materials:: cast iron and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.4

type:: electric switchgear

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Three Phase Isolator and Diaphragm Switch of Mather & Platt Electric Fire Pump

Three Phase Isolator and Diaphragm Switch of Mather & Platt Electric Fire Pump

Three phase isolator and diaphragm switch of Mather and Platt electric fire pump: for driving a sprinkler system used at Blackpool Town Hall.

Measurements:: 610 mm x 520 mm x 350 mm, 286 kg

Materials:: cast iron and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.5

type:: fire pump system part

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Three-phase Motor Shunt Windings from Mather & Platt Electric Fire Pump

Three-phase Motor Shunt Windings from Mather & Platt Electric Fire Pump

Three-phase motor shunt windings from Mather & Platt electric fire pump used for driving a sprinkler system at Blackpool Town Hall.

Measurements:: 610 mm x 520 mm x 350 mm, 194 kg

Materials:: steel and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.6

type:: shunt winding

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Gate Valve from Mather and Platt Sprinkler System

Gate valve from Mather and Platt sprinkler system used at

Gate Valve from Mather and Platt Sprinkler System

Gate valve from Mather and Platt sprinkler system used at Blackpool Town Hall.

Measurements:: 680 mm x 680 mm x 280 mm, 286 kg

Materials:: steel , cast iron and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.7

type:: fire pump system valve

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Gate valve from a fire pump system

Gate valve from a fire pump system

Gate valve from a fire pump system

Measurements:: 300 mm x 380 mm x 230 mm,

Materials:: steel , cast iron and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.8

type:: fire pump system valve

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Fire pump reducing valve

Fire pump reducing valve

Fire pump reducing valve

Measurements:: 300 mm x 380 mm x 230 mm,

Materials:: cast iron and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.9

type:: fire pump system part

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Fire pump reducing union

Fire pump reducing union

Fire pump reducing union

Measurements:: 230 mm x 340 mm x 230 mm,

Materials:: cast iron and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.10

type:: fire pump pipe

Fire Pump Elbow with Tee Off for Mather & Platt Sprinkler System

Fire Pump Elbow with Tee Off for Mather & Platt Sprinkler System

Fire pump elbow with tee off, from Mather & Platt sprinkler system used at Blackpool Town Hall.

Measurements:: 700 mm x 460 mm x 730 mm,

Materials:: cast iron and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.11

type:: fire pump part

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Fire Pump Pipe Elbow for Mather & Platt Sprinkler System

Fire Pump Pipe Elbow for Mather & Platt Sprinkler System

Fire pump pipe elbow, from Mather & Platt sprinkler system used at Blackpool Town Hall.

Measurements:: 300 mm x 400 mm x 400 mm,

Materials:: cast iron and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.12

type:: fire pump pipe

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Mather and Platt Fire Pump Chain-Drive Safety Guard

Mather and Platt Fire Pump Chain-Drive Safety Guard

Mather and Platt fire pump chain-drive safety guard

Measurements:: 330 mm x 370 mm x 570 mm,

Materials:: carbon steel and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.13

type:: fire pump safety guard

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Fire Pump Chain-Drive Safety Guard

Fire Pump Chain-Drive Safety Guard

Mather & Platt fire pump chain-drive safety guard

Measurements:: 720 mm x 65 mm x 130 mm, 422 kg

Materials:: carbon steel and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.14

type:: safety guard

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Fire Pump Chain-Drive Safety Guard

Fire Pump Chain-Drive Safety Guard

Mather and Platt fire pump chain-drive safety guard

Measurements:: 140 mm x 340 mm x 570 mm,

Materials:: carbon steel and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.15

type:: safety guard

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Safety Guard for a Fire Pump

Safety Guard for a Fire Pump

Safety guard for a Mather & Platt fire pump.

Measurements:: 300 mm x 400 mm x 200 mm,

Materials:: carbon steel and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.16

type:: safety guard

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Fire Pump Safety Guard

Fire Pump Safety Guard

Mather and Platt fire pump safety guard

Measurements:: 590 mm x 230 mm x 400 mm,

Materials:: carbon steel and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.17

type:: fire pump safety guard

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Fire Pump Chain-Drive Safety Guard

Fire Pump Chain-Drive Safety Guard

Mather and Platt fire pump chain-drive safety guard

Measurements:: 330 mm x 370 mm x 570 mm,

Materials:: carbon steel and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.18

type:: fire pump safety guard

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Fire Pump Bleed or Actuator Feed Pipe

Fire Pump Bleed or Actuator Feed Pipe

Mather & Platt fire pump bleed or actuator feed pipe

Measurements:: 180 mm x 100 mm x 1112 mm,

Materials:: carbon steel and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.19

type:: fire pump part

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Mather and Platt Fire Pump Automatic Sprinkler Gauge

Mather and Platt Fire Pump Automatic Sprinkler Gauge

Mather and Platt fire pump automatic sprinkler gauge with isolator valve and pipework

Measurements:: overall: 348 mm x 482 mm x 47 mm,

Materials:: carbon steel and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.20

type:: fire pump gauge

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Fire Pump Automatic Sprinkler Gauge

Fire Pump Automatic Sprinkler Gauge

Fire pump automatic sprinkler gauge with isolator valve, made by Mather & Platt Ltd, Manchester, c.1938.

Measurements:: overall: 278 mm x 181 mm x 48 mm,

Materials:: carbon steel and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.21

type:: fire pump gauge

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Reserve Supply of Mather & Platt Fire Sprinker Heads

Reserve Supply of Mather & Platt Fire Sprinker Heads

Mather & Platt fire pump sprinkler heads, cabinet for reserve supply.

Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Measurements:: overall: 241 mm x 292 mm x 169 mm,

Object Number:: Y2008.69.22

type:: cabinet

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Mather and Platt Fire Pump Automatic Sprinkler Gauge

Mather and Platt Fire Pump Automatic Sprinkler Gauge

Mather and Platt fire pump automatic sprinkler gauge

Measurements:: overall: 51 mm, 180 mm,

Materials:: carbon steel and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.23

type:: fire pump gauge

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Mather & Platt fire pump drive chain

Mather & Platt fire pump drive chain

Mather & Platt fire pump drive chain.

Measurements:: 680 mm x 25 mm x 140 mm,

Materials:: carbon steel and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.24

type:: fire pump part

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Mather & Platt fire pump fixings and fittings

Mather & Platt fire pump fixings and fittings

Mather & Platt fire pump fixings and fittings. 1 bag of nuts and bolts. 8 fittings.

Materials:: carbon steel and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.25

type:: fire pump part

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Mather and Platt Fire Pump System Sprinkler Head

Mather and Platt Fire Pump System Sprinkler Head

Mather and Platt fire pump system sprinkler head

Measurements:: overall: 72 mm 48 mm,

Materials:: brass , carbon steel and Part of a centrifugal impeller pump and motor, switchgear, resister bank for starting motor, switchgear and resistor bank (or shunt)

Object Number:: Y2008.69.26

type:: sprinkler head

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum