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Dynamo, made of cast iron, No. 1631, 75 volts, 1120 revs, by Small Power Dynamo & Motor Co. Ltd., Openshaw, Manchester, Lancashire, England, 1922-1937
Dynamos are electrical generators which convert mechanical energy into direct current electrical energy. They were widely used for industrial applications in the 1920s and 30s.
Details
- Category:
- Electricity Supply
- Object Number:
- Y1978.39.3
- Materials:
- cast iron, steel (metal) and copper (alloy)
- Measurements:
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overall: 210 mm x 380 mm x 205 mm,
- type:
- generator
- credit:
- Gift of Mr G C Roundhill
