Fort Wayne Type F Field Rheostat, 1899-1911
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Artifact Overview
Rheostats vary the amount of electrical resistance in a circuit. They proved beneficial as the use of electrical power expanded in the late 1800s. Among their many applications, rheostats helped motors start safely, controlled motor speed, maintained a constant current in battery chargers, and adjusted volume and light levels.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Rheostat
Date Made
1899-1911
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.365.137
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3.375 in
Width: 10.75 in
Length: 10.5 in
Inscriptions
on plate:
FIELD RHEOSTAT/ CAT. NO. 43595 D.L. [blank]/ TYPE F FORM B3 OHMS 37.5 AMP. 4 TO 8 VOLTS 125/ FORT WAYNE ELECTRIC WORKS FORT WAYNE, IND., U.S.A. NP 5169-A
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