A. E. & H. Robinson Gas Engine
- Made:
- 1907 in Manchester
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Single-cylinder inclined gas engine, made by A. E. & H
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Single-cylinder inclined gas engine, made by A. E. & H. Robinson & Co., Manchester, 1907. Serial number 2957. Hot tube ignition, power output ¾ horsepower.
A. E. & H. Robinson of Manchester made many thousands of these engines which were popular with small businesses. Engines like this were even used in chip shops to drive potato peeling and chipping machines.
Details
- Category:
- Motive Power
- Object Number:
- YL1987.20
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 505 mm x 343 mm x 508 mm,
- credit:
- Courtesy of Mr. C.G. Whitehurst
