Fort Wayne Type F Rheostat, 1899-1911
THF165927 / Fort Wayne Type F 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
00.365.141
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3.25 in
Width: 10.5 in
Length: 12.25 in
Inscriptions
on attached plaque:
FIELD RHEOSTAT/ CAT. NO. 43593 D.L. [blank] / TYPE F FORM B3 OHMS 50/ AMP/ 3 TO 1.5 VOLTS 125/ FORT WAYNE ELECTRIC WORKS/ FORT WAYNE IND U.S.A./ NP 5169 A
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