General Electric Auto-Transformer, circa 1934
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Transformer
Date Made
circa 1934
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
36.347.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of General Electric Vapor Lamp Company.
Material
Metal
Wire
Color
Black (Color)
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 10.5 in
Width: 6 in
Length: 6 in
Inscriptions
on plate:
GENERAL ELECTRIC AUTO-TRANSFORMER FOR 400 WATT HIGH INTENSITY MERCURY VAPOR LAMP/ MODEL NO. 9AMXS A2 CYC. 60/ [...]/ GENERAL ELECTRIC VAPOR LAMP CO. CODE NO. 160-2A10X1W/ UNITED STATES PAT. 1588171/ [...]/ 1968600/ N.P. 64159 SCHENECTADY, N.Y./ 8P
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