Westinghouse Transformer, circa 1909
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Transformers increase or decrease voltage and are essential to alternating current (AC) power systems. In the late 1800s, with the help of transformers, AC power systems proved more efficient and economical than their direct current competitors. Transformers helped convert electricity to high voltage for transmission across long distances, then reduced it to lower, safer voltages for use in homes and factories.
Transformers increase or decrease voltage and are essential to alternating current (AC) power systems. In the late 1800s, with the help of transformers, AC power systems proved more efficient and economical than their direct current competitors. Transformers helped convert electricity to high voltage for transmission across long distances, then reduced it to lower, safer voltages for use in homes and factories.
Artifact
Transformer
Date Made
circa 1909
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.1333.431
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company.
Material
Cast iron
Wire
Cloth
Pitch (Tar)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 22 in
Width: 11 in
Length: 5.5 in
Inscriptions
on face: WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC & MFG. CO./ PITTSBURG [sic], PA/ SIGN LIGHTING TRANSFORMER/ 2000 WATTS/ SECONDARY 10 OR 20 VOLTS/ 60 CYCLES STYLE 122332/ PRIMARY CONNECTIONS/ [...] stamped on metal tag inside transformer: 122332 on interior of casing: 14833G
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