Fort Wayne Maxicator Type M Demand Indicator, circa 1915

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THF168570 / Fort Wayne Maxicator Type M Demand Indicator, circa 1915
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Artifact Overview

Consumers' demand for electricity fluctuates. A maxicator (similar to a wattmeter) records the maximum electrical power used during a reoccurring set period of time (for example every 30 minutes). The large pointer records a consumer's peak usage on the external scale. Armed with this information, companies that supply electricity can provide power efficiently and economically when usage varies.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Indicator

Date Made

circa 1915

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

29.115.32

Credit

From the Collections of the Henry Ford. Gift of Buffalo, Niagara & Eastern Power Co.

Material

Metal
Glass (Material)

Color

Black (Color)
White (Color)
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 7 in
Width: 7.25 in
Length: 6.5 in

Inscriptions

on face: MAXICATOR/ FOR K.W.H. MULT. BY [blank]/ FOR K. W. MULT. BY [blank]/ VOLTAGE 110-250/ INTERNAL 15 MIN./ TYPE M--G1/ SERIAL NO 401328/ PAT. MAR. 3. 1903/ FORT WAYNE ELECTRIC WORKS OF GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
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