Pifco infradette heat lamp

PART OF:
The Bob
Made:
1955-1970 in Manchester
maker:
Pifco Limited
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Heat lamp made by PIFCO. Bowl-shaped reflector, polished interior, cream-painted exterior. Containing infra-red element. Mounted on cream-painted cast-iron base with wingnut.

Part of the Bob Gray collection of electrical objects.

Heaters such as were used for easing aches and pains on the body rather than as room heaters. The design style of the heater is influenced by medical machinery.

Details

Category:
Domestic Appliances
Object Number:
Y2012.15.37
Materials:
metal (unknown) and cast iron
Measurements:
405 mm x 195 mm, 240 mm, 2.05 kg
type:
heat lamp
credit:
Mr Robert Gray