Mercury switch

Made:
circa 1950 in United Kingdom
maker:
Power Equipment Company Limited
Mercury switch photographed from above on a white background.

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Mercury switch photographed from above on a white background.
Science Museum Group Collection
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Mercury tube type 8-40A for a mercury tilt switch.

Details

Category:
Telecommunications
Object Number:
Y2003.22.120.3
Materials:
mercury, metal, glass, plastic and paper
Measurements:
Overall: 60 mm x 120 mm, 638 g
type:
switching unit
credit:
Gift of British Telecommunications plc