A collection comprising a Ferranti transformer and two fuses from the same substation

A collection comprising a Ferranti transformer and two fuses from the same substation.

Details

Category:
Electricity Supply
Object Number:
Y2011.58
type:
electrical apparatus

Parts

1952 Aeroflex fuse by Parmiter

1952 Aeroflex fuse by Parmiter, Hope & Sugden. Connected to a Ferranti transformer installed about 1939. Used in a Manchester Corporation substation at Debdale Park. Part of a typical medium-sized distribution substation for a residential area. On the

network until 2011.

Measurements:
Overall: 300 mm x 70 mm x 70 mm, 80 mm,
Materials:
Knife bladed fuse mounted in bakelite handle/holder
Object Number:
Y2011.58.1
type:
fuse
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Aeroflex fuse

Aeroflex fuse, made by Parmiter, Hope & Sugden Ltd, Manchester, and used at the former Manchester Corporation substation at Debdale Park, 1952-2011.

Measurements:
Overall: 300 mm x 70 mm x 70 mm,
Materials:
Knife bladed fuse mounted in bakelite handle/holder
Object Number:
Y2011.58.2
type:
fuse
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Ferranti Transformer

Ferranti transformer, about 1939, from former Manchester Corporation substation at Debdale Park. A typical medium-sized distribution transformer for a residential area. Used until 2011.

Measurements:
overall: 1790 mm x 1570 mm x 980 mm, 2160 kg
Object Number:
Y2011.58.3
type:
transformer
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum