Ammeter in timber frame.ammeter, scientific instrument

W.B Withers wrote of Sutton: "In the realm of science Ballarat has become of world-wide fame through the inventions by Mr Henry Sutton, a native of the place. His skill and acquirements in electricity, telegraphy, telephony, photography and also in astronomical and microscopal studies have won for him a high position as a practical scientist, and the credit is the greater as he is a self-taught student … Mr Sutton, before he was fourteen years old, had read every book on science to be found in the library of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute." The Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) was fortunate to have this genius appointed as the lecturer-in-charge of the new Electricity and Magnetism department from 23 April 1883. Although Henry Sutton submitted his resignation to the Council of SMB in October 1884 it was resolved that he be asked to reconsider, and Mr Sutton continued to teach at SMB until the end of 1886. He was a prominent member of the Camera Club, and many of the other SMB clubs. Sutton had an active and fertile brain, and was known for his inventions, especially his work on the telephone, telephane and carbon lamps. Sutton presented a vacuum pump, worked by water jet, for use in SMB Chemistry classes. His report of 1883 states: ‘A telephonic circuit has been laid down between the [SMB] engine-house and workshops, to be used for experimental purposes.’ Henry Sutton spent much thought on artificial flight, and made some interesting experimental studies with flying birds. The storage of electricty also attracted his attention, and, after much work and thought evolved the Sutton Secondary Battery. A paper on this battery was presented to the Royal Society, London, and was afterwards printed in the 'Transactions'. Henry Sutton is listed on the Federation University Honour Roll at https://www.federation.edu.au/curator/honour-roll/honourroll_sutton.shtmlA crude scientific instrument that measures amps, with a timber base and frame. Terminal posts and sliders contacts are positioned on top of the base, with flex attached. Henry Sutton lectured at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) in Electricty and Magnestism between 1883 and 1886. In 1883 Sutton reported: ‘…The class has been unfortunately situated, by having to wait for instruments of precision ordered from England, but which have not come to hand. The delay has caused us to start constructing instruments, which it is hoped will bear favourable comparison with those of older date.'ammeter, henry sutton, electrical, inventor, electricity and magnetism, sutton, scientific instruments

Upright rectangular ammeter in acrylic case with two timber 'feet'. Square chrome handle on the top. Semicircular scale, centre zero: 5A-0-5AMod: D.14-P; No 750 8Y Paton Electircal Sydneyscientific instruments, paton electrical, ammeter

Used for teaching chemistry principles of measuring electrical power.A teaching / demonstration model with large scale and transparent panels. Polished wooden frame. Direct current - moving coil Volt-AmmeterBlack tape on front panel "PHYSICS"chemistry, electrical power, physics, voltmeter, ammeter, direct current, scientific instrument

Portable D.C. voltmeter and ammeter (0-130V, 0-100 A), Evershed's patent in a wooden case. Information and warnings on inside of lid. Adjusting knobs on each end. Metal opening lid on top.Serial No. 40102 Brass disc with warning on top of box.voltmeter, ammeter, physics, electrical engineering, portable

Ammeter -set in its wooden base by Cederholm, pre Masson

A testing set built into a polished timber box with a hinged lid and a carry handle. The semicircular scale reads 1-150. Four voltage ranges and four current ranges are obtainable with selector switches. Connecting diagram inside the lid. Three currentl shunts in storage compartment. Serial Number 52204scientific instruments, testing set, voltmeter, ammeter

Used in Physics and Electrical Engineering laboratory experiments.D.C. micro and milliammeter, 6 ranges: 100 microAmp; 500 microAmp; 1 milliAmp, 5 milliAmp, 10 milliAmp, 50 milliAmp. Semi-circular scale. In varnished wood case with hinged lid. Leather strap carry handle. Series No 5276 Type PC6scientific instrument, ammeter, electrical instrument, physics, electrical engineering, laboratory

Ammeter for Vibrating reed electrometer, (see 2). Includes 12 envelopes containg spacers and 2 cables.

Used to teach physics students - introduction to principles of electric powerA teaching / demonstration model with large scale and transparent panels. Polished wood frameBlack tape on front panel - "PHYSICS"scientific instrument, physics, electric power, voltmeter, ammeter

Zilles Printers was begun by Lewis Zilles in the early 1930s. It was in McKenzie Street Ballarat. His son Jeffrey also became a printer - letterpress, offset and screen printer. The business became Zilles Printers/Graphics and was in Armstrong Street and later Bell Street Ballarat. Darryl James Rowe was a qualified instrument repairer. He specialized in Vintage car instruments on dash boards. These would include speedometers, car clocks, ammeters, oil gauges, ignition switches, temperature gauges, glass tube fuel gauges and dials repaired. He was located in Vickers Street Sebastopol. Documents relate to the years 1984 to 1986.Decal designs various sizes for car dash boards. Ledger showing orders from 1984Car makers, guages zilles printers, darryl james rowe, instrument repairer, ballarat, vintage cars, dash boards, decals, speedometers, car clocks, ammeters, oil gauges, ignition switches, temperature gauges, fuel gauges

This testing voltmeter recorder was last certified by SEC Vic laboratories on the 17/4/77. It was used extensively as mobile recorder placed for periods of one month at locations experiencing unacceptable fluctuations of power. These locations would cover the North East regions of Victoria. They cover voltage drops at domestic and business properties especially those that were experiencing regular fluctuations(daily) at approximately the same time of the day. As the electrical network is required to operate within a set level of voltage, fluctuations outside of this has to be investigated and necessary remedial action taken. This is especially so for rural properties where power "drainage" can occur through animal/bird and tree interference. It can also be the result of defective wiring and overloading at peek operational times (milking machines).This mobile voltage recorder is very significant to the Kiewa Valley because it highlights the difficulties that can occur in maintaining a power supply that experiences fluctuating power demands by the rural industries that it supplies. The requirement of a mobile testing apparatus to cover the various sections in the Kiewa Valley and other rural areas in the northeast region is one of necessity as electricity once connected to a rural property is a labour saving supply as generators on rural properties require a higher degree of maintenance an ultimately at a higher cost. The testing of the SEC Vic supplied electricity to rural properties,those who had previously run on generators, had to be quick and unassuming with certainty of correct supply levels.The mechanism of this voltage recorder has been installed(by the manufacturer) into its own protective wooden box. This box has a front (swing open) lockable section which permits direct access to the installed measuring equipment (for servicing and data collection). The top section of the box has two screw on terminals for access to the machine being tested. This tester has its own inbuilt ink supply facilities and a mechanical clockwork device that unwinds a roll of paper onto a second roll at a rate of 10 mm per hour. The recording chart is marked with time slots against voltage. There is a recording arm which has an ink pen at the end. Both arm and pen carry the ink supply from the ink reservoir, located on the left side of the cabinet door in specially constructed bottle holder( three small bottle capacity). To record a suspect power problem to a home or business establishment the voltmeter is connected to a power supply outlet being tested and wind the recording clockwork mechanism (gives a four week running time). Before leaving the recorder in situ the electrician checks to see if the chart is recording the correct voltage and that the clock mechanism is advancing correctly.On the front of the access "door" at the top a metal label "RECORDING AMMETER" below this "MURDAY SYSTEM" below this "ALTERNATING CURRENT" and below this the manufacturer's registered number "No. 139156" Below this is a metal tag with State Electricity Commission of Victoria Electrical Engineer's Section equipment number "338" Below these tags and above the viewing window is the manufacturer's dtails "EVERSHED & VIGNOLES Led LONDON"sec vic kiewa hydro scheme, alternate energy supplies, alpine feasibility studies temperature, rainfall, power outages

.1 - Book - 28 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Contactor Starters for Electric Motors" C49-1927, December 1927. .2 - Book - 56 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Dimensions of insulated annealed copper conductors for electric power and light including voltage tests" C50-1928, June 1928. .3 - Book - 36 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Vulcanised Fibre for Electrical Purposes" C51-1928, May 1928. .4 - Book - 16 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Bus-bars and connections constructed of bare copper or aluminium" C52-1928, May 1928. .5 - Book - 16 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Fixed Condensers for Radio Reception Purposes" - C53-1928, February 1928. .6 - Book - 32 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard "Graphic (Recording or chart recording) ammeters, voltmeters and wattmeters." C54-1928 March 1928. .7 - Book - 20 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "5-Amp two pin wall plugs and sockets for domestic purposes (without earthing connection)" C55-1928, August 1928, .8 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard "Electric Cable Soldering Sockets" C56-1929, March 1929. .9 - Book - 8 pages + brown covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Australian Standard "Graphical Symbols and Schedule of Outlets for the Electrical Equipment of Buildings" C64 and 65-1935, October 1935. .10 - Book - 24 pages + brown covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Australian Standard "Porcelain Insulators for overhead powerlines and outdoor switching Structures" C67-1939, August 1939. On top right hand corner has the date stamp of the "The Electric Supply Co. of Victoria Ltd Ballarat" for items .1 to .8, SEC stamp on .10. trams, tramways, power station, standards, materials, electrical systems

.1 - Book - 56 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Electrical Performance of Large Electric Generators and Motors - Continuous Maximum Rating" - C36-1927, May 1927 with a green label dated September 1932 advised that the tentative standard has been endorsed as a Standard with amendment. .2 - Book - 48 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Electrical Performance of Alternators of the Steam Driven Type" - C38-1927 - December 1927 with a green label dated September 1932 advised that the tentative standard has been endorsed as a Standard with amendment. .3 - Book - 32 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Electricity Meters" C39-1927, August 1927. .4 - Book - 28 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Pressboard for Electrical Purposes" - C40-1927, January 1927. .5 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Hard Drawn copper stranded circular conductors for overhead power transmission purposes" C41-1930, August 1927, with a green label dated October 1932 advised that the tentative standard has been endorsed as a Standard with amendment. .6 - Book - 48 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard "for Indicating Ammeters, Voltmeters, wattmeters, frequency and power factor meters" - C42-1927 - December 1927, with a green label dated October 1932 advised that the tentative standard has been endorsed as a Standard with amendment. .7 - Book - 32 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Instrument Transformers" - C45-1928, June 1928. .8 - Book - 28 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Australian Standard "Liquid Starters for Electric Motors" C46-1927, December 1927. .9 - Book - 20 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Australian Standard "Star Delta switch starters for Electric Motors" C47-1927, December 1927. .10 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Australian Standard "Multiple switch starters for Electric Motors" C48-1927, December 1927. On top right hand corner has the date stamp of the "The Electric Supply Co. of Victoria Ltd Ballarat" trams, tramways, power station, standards, materials, electrical systems

Rectangular frame with coiled metal wires on two opposite sides. Symmetrical placement of screws with connecting wires and terminals between the two sides. Removable cylindrical pin through center of top plate. Four smaller coils of wire secured to underside of top plate. Object rests on ends of three screw feet, two forward and one rear.Engraved at center of top plate: ' H. TINSLEY & CO. LONDON S. E.' Engraved at lower centre of top plate: 'NO 16949' Engraved on top of cylinder pin: 'NO 19908' Front side of top plate engraved with: 'DEFLECTING COILS' Engrave on center base of front side: '10 / VOLTS' Left side of top plate label: 'NAT. PHIL. LAB. / NO 65 / UNIV. OF MELB.' Associated label separate to object also has inscription on recto: 'Schering & / Schmidt / Galvanometer' and upside down on verso: 'A. C / [r] [e] [...] Gold[l]ing / p.p. 245' (writing unclear)galvanometer, tinsley & co, schering & schmidt, electrical instruments, ammeters

Cylindrical and galvanometer made of green-gray enameled metal on a round base.Plaque on top of cylinder: 'DIRECT CURRENT GALVANOMETER / COIL RESISTANCE 20 OHMS / CRITICAL RESIST 120 OHMS / SENSITIVITY 200 m.m/μα / Instrument No. 1023 / J. L WILLIAM'j l william, scientific instruments, galvanometer, direct current galvanometer, australian instrument makers, ammeters