Duncan Model E Wattmeter, 1925-1930
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Artifact Overview
In the late 1800s, companies that supplied electricity to consumers needed a way to measure how much customers used--and then charge them accordingly. Thomas Duncan developed wattmeters for several companies before starting his own meter manufacturing business in 1901. Duncan came out with the Model E in 1908 and produce it over the next several decades.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Wattmeter
Date Made
1925-1930
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
43.141.19
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Consumers Power Company.
Material
Metal
Glass (Material)
Color
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 6.5 in
Length: 6.5 in
Inscriptions
on plate:
DUNCAN/ DIRECT CURRENT MODEL E/ WATTHOUR METER/ AMPS. 5 NO. 433201/ VOLTS 110 TO 115 2 WIRE/WATTHOURS PER REV. .25/ DUNCAN ELECTRIC MFG. CO. / LAFAYETTE, IND. U.S.A./ NO. 26
on readout:
KILOWATT HOURS
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