Showing 39 items matching "circuit breaker"
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Federation University Historical CollectionPoster, Covid Circuit Breaker, 03 June 2021, 03/06/2021
... Covid Circuit Breaker, 03 June 2021......circuit breaker restrictions...Document with rules relating to seven day circuit breaker restrictions for Covid 19....Covid Circuit Breaker, 03 June 2021 Poster ...Document with rules relating to seven day circuit breaker restrictions for Covid 19.covid19, pandemic, chief health officer, corona virus, circuit breaker restrictions -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Manual, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force: Circuit-Breaker Type D
... Royal Australian Air Force: Circuit-Breaker Type D......Circuit Breaker...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Royal Australian Airforce - manuals Australian Air Publication Circuit Breaker Circuit Breaker Type D A yellow coloured cardboard front cover with black information. ...A yellow coloured cardboard front cover with black information. Near the top reads Australian Air Publication 7453.099-3. Above the RAAF insignia reads Royal Australian Air Force and under the insignia are the details of the manual. Down the right hand side there are cardboard inserts with writing on each tab. The manual is held together by two metal staples. There is an amendment inside the manual.royal australian airforce - manuals, australian air publication, circuit breaker, circuit breaker type d -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Manual, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force: Circuit Breaker, Type B
... Royal Australian Air Force: Circuit Breaker, Type B......Circuit Breaker...Royal Australian Air Force: Circuit Breaker, Type B Manual Royal Australian Air Force ...A yellow coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front. Near the top right hand corner reads Australian Air Publication 7453.098-3. Above the RAAf insigia reads Royal Australian Air Force and below the insigna are the details of the manual. Inside the manual there are several cardboard inserts with tabs on the. Down the left hand side of the manual are two metal staples.royal australian airforce - manuals, circuit breaker -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Instruction, The British Westinghouse Electric & MFG Co. Ltd, "Parts of Westinghouse Automatic Circuit Breaker Tramway Type", c1920
... "Parts of Westinghouse Automatic Circuit Breaker Tramway Type"...Shows images of the circuit breaker, lists all parts, shows images of the various parts. ...Shows images of the circuit breaker, lists all parts, shows images of the various parts. ...Instruction - 12 pages + brown covers, centre stapled titled "Parts of Westinghouse Automatic Circuit Breaker Tramway Type", Style Nos. 5401, 5402, 5403 and 5404. Part list B6009. Shows images of the circuit breaker, lists all parts, shows images of the various parts. Has a list of company offices on the last page and the Westinghouse UK printing bureau logo.trams, tramways, electrical engineering, electrical equipment, westinghouse, instructions, maintenance -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDrawing, British Thomson Houston, "BTH XD13398, Dimensions of MR4EE Circuit Breaker", 1912
... "BTH XD13398, Dimensions of MR4EE Circuit Breaker"...XD13398, Dimensions of MR4EE Circuit Breaker, Cat No. C5708 - dated 24 May 1912. ...XD13398, Dimensions of MR4EE Circuit Breaker, Cat No. C5708 - dated 24 May 1912. ...Drawing - Quarto blue print, British Thomson Houston Pty Ltd, Drawing No. XD13398, Dimensions of MR4EE Circuit Breaker, Cat No. C5708 - dated 24 May 1912. Similar to the type used on Ballarat single truck trams.drawings, british thomson houston, circuit breakers, electrical equipment -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Instruction to Motormen - Automatic Circuit Breaker", 13/1/1950
... "Instruction to Motormen - Automatic Circuit Breaker"...Instruction to Ballarat motormen and depot staff dated 13/1/1950, about ensuring the controller was closed in the off position before opening the automatic circuit breaker. Appears this was not done on tram 14 and a fire resulted. ...Yields information about a fire in tram 14 as the result of the controller being left open and the circuit breaker operated. SECV trams tramways faulty equipment tram 14 Fire Circuit Breakers Controllers "and depot staff" hand written in ink along title. ...Instruction to Ballarat motormen and depot staff dated 13/1/1950, about ensuring the controller was closed in the off position before opening the automatic circuit breaker. Appears this was not done on tram 14 and a fire resulted. Significant damage can result of the action. When the tram was rewired during 2024, this fire damage was apparent. Signed by Mr. Farr.Yields information about a fire in tram 14 as the result of the controller being left open and the circuit breaker operated.Notice type on quarto paper."and depot staff" hand written in ink along title.secv, trams, tramways, faulty equipment, tram 14, fire, circuit breakers, controllers -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Instruction, The British Westinghouse Electric & MFG Co. Ltd, "Parts of Westinghouse No. 46 and 46M Tramway Motors”, “Parts of Westinghouse No. 49B Tramway Motor”, “Parts of Westinghouse No. 200 Tramway Motor”, “Parts of Westinghouse Nos 90 and 90M Controllers”, “Parts of Westinghouse Automatic Circuit breaker tramway type”, 1900's
... "Parts of Westinghouse No. 46 and 46M Tramway Motors”, “Parts of Westinghouse No. 49B Tramway Motor”, “Parts of Westinghouse No. 200 Tramway Motor”, “Parts of Westinghouse Nos 90 and 90M Controllers”, “Parts of Westinghouse Automatic Circuit breaker tramway type”...3700.1 – British Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co – Parts Catalogue B 6004, “Parts of Westinghouse No. 46 and 46M Tramway Motors” – 2nd Edition – 20 pages centre stapled. 3700.2 - British Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co – Parts Catalogue B 6005, “Parts of Westinghouse No. 49B Tramway Motor” – 2nd Edition – 20 pages centre stapled. 3700.3 – British Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co – Parts Catalogue B 6006, “Parts of Westinghouse No. 200 Tramway Motor” – Oct 1904 – 20 pages centre stapled. 3700.4 – British Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co – Parts Catalogue, “Parts of Westinghouse Nos 90 and 90M Controllers” – 12 pages from a 24 page document, has Electric Supply Co. stamp on the cover. 3700.5 - 3700.2 – British Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co – Parts Catalogue, “Parts of Westinghouse Automatic Circuit breaker tramway type”, 8 pages centre stapled of a larger document....."Parts of Westinghouse No. 46 and 46M Tramway Motors”, “Parts of Westinghouse No. 49B Tramway Motor”, “Parts of Westinghouse No. 200 Tramway Motor”, “Parts of Westinghouse Nos 90 and 90M Controllers”, “Parts of Westinghouse Automatic Circuit breaker tramway type” Document Instruction The British Westinghouse Electric & MFG Co. ...3700.1 – British Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co – Parts Catalogue B 6004, “Parts of Westinghouse No. 46 and 46M Tramway Motors” – 2nd Edition – 20 pages centre stapled. 3700.2 - British Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co – Parts Catalogue B 6005, “Parts of Westinghouse No. 49B Tramway Motor” – 2nd Edition – 20 pages centre stapled. 3700.3 – British Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co – Parts Catalogue B 6006, “Parts of Westinghouse No. 200 Tramway Motor” – Oct 1904 – 20 pages centre stapled. 3700.4 – British Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co – Parts Catalogue, “Parts of Westinghouse Nos 90 and 90M Controllers” – 12 pages from a 24 page document, has Electric Supply Co. stamp on the cover. 3700.5 - 3700.2 – British Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co – Parts Catalogue, “Parts of Westinghouse Automatic Circuit breaker tramway type”, 8 pages centre stapled of a larger document...4 - has the stamp of the "Electric Supply Company of Victoria"trams, tramways, westinghouse, instructions, maintenance, controllers, motors, circuit breakers -
Moorabbin Air MuseumManual (Item) - D-C Reverse-Current Air-Circuit Breaker
... D-C Reverse-Current Air-Circuit Breaker...Manual D-C Reverse-Current Air-Circuit Breaker ...Description: 250 pages. Published by Vickers Inc. Published June 1954. Vickers Hydraulic Pumps Engineering Data and Parts Illustration Level of Importance: World. -
Moorabbin Air MuseumManual (Item) - General Electric D-C Reverse Current Air Circuit Breaker Type XRP12A and Overhaul Manual
... General Electric D-C Reverse Current Air Circuit Breaker Type XRP12A and Overhaul Manual...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Manual General Electric D-C Reverse Current Air Circuit Breaker Type XRP12A and Overhaul Manual ... -
Federation University Historical CollectionInstrument - Scientific Instrument, Circuit Breaker
... Circuit Breaker...Circuit Breaker Instrument Scientific Instrument ... -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumEquipment - Equipment - Controller, Tram Controller, Possible from Tram 22
... ...automatic circuit breaker...The controller is supplied with power via a current limiting automatic circuit breaker. It has a handle on top and this turns a drum fitted with insulated copper segments. ...The controller is supplied with power via a current limiting automatic circuit breaker. It has a handle on top and this turns a drum fitted with insulated copper segments. ...Controller from an old tram, possible Tram 22. Appears to be a typical parallel drum controller with the casing removed. The arc shield is in place. With this swung back the drum segments and fingers are revealed. The controller is supplied with power via a current limiting automatic circuit breaker. It has a handle on top and this turns a drum fitted with insulated copper segments. There is usually a star wheel and roller which ensures that the drum advances in notches to match the drum segments.Large laminated photograph of a tram controller c1920controller, tramcars, parallel drum controller, automatic circuit breaker, handle, star wheel -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyElectrical Equipment - Relays
... ...circuit breaker...Manually operated by remote control for an external circuit breaker. The relays were from a Kiewa Hydro Power Station control panel. power circuits electrical equipment electric power control power relays power station circuit breaker One has a plaque attached. ...Protective relays are one of the critical components of the elctrical power grid that serve to detect defective equipment or other dangerous or intolerable conditions and can either initiate or permit switching or simply provide an alarm to provide an alarm to provide a safer, more reliable delivery system. Used in power stations. The function of relay is to quickly remove from service any equipment that might suffer damage or otherwise affect the operation of the system. Relays protect the electrical system in 2 ways: Prevent failure or damage to electrical systems. Mitigate the effects of failure when it occurs. Switches that control other switches. Relays are used where it is necessary to control a circuit by an independent low-power signal, or where several circuits must be controlled by one signal.Used by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria for the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in the power stations. Manually operated by remote control for an external circuit breaker. The relays were from a Kiewa Hydro Power Station control panel.Collection of black metal rectangular boxes (heavy) containing electrical wires forming a circuit. The longer, narrower rectangles have a bakelite knob at one end. Some of the boxes have one side of clear perspex and another has all sides of clear perspex. One is labelled "group relay". Another has windows with labels eg. 'turbine overspeed' 'emergency trip' and one has 3 steel knobs. - with 'stop', 'start'. One box is larger than the rest and has clear perspex side showing 'overcurrent relay' and workings.One has a plaque attached. Manufacture: "The English Co. Ltd. Londonpower circuits, electrical equipment, electric power control, power relays, power station, circuit breaker -
Moorabbin Air MuseumManual - Ansett Douglas DC9 technical manuals, DC - 9 Airframe Course Notes
... ...Instrument & circuit breaker panels...Ansett Douglas DC9 technical manuals Maintenance checks Dimensions & areas Lifting Levelling Towing & taxiing Parking Standard airplane practices Air conditioning AFCS/Auto throttle Electrical power Equipment/furnishings Fire protection Flight controls Fuel Hydraulics Ice & rain protection Instrument & circuit breaker panels Landing gear Lights Navigation instruments Oxygen Pneumatics Water & waste systems APU General structures Doors & airstairs Technical course notes for Douglas DC-9, circa 1966 2 clip binder DC - 9 Airframe Course Notes Manual Ansett Douglas DC9 technical manuals ...Technical course notes for Douglas DC-9, circa 19662 clip bindernon-fictionTechnical course notes for Douglas DC-9, circa 1966maintenance checks, dimensions & areas, lifting, levelling, towing & taxiing, parking, standard airplane practices, air conditioning, afcs/auto throttle, electrical power, equipment/furnishings, fire protection, flight controls, fuel, hydraulics, ice & rain protection, instrument & circuit breaker panels, landing gear, lights, navigation instruments, oxygen, pneumatics, water & waste systems, apu, general structures, doors & airstairs -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Instruction, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Tram No. 1041", c1972
... Quarto duplicated sheet titled "Tram No. 1041", giving instructions on opening door, fault finding, circuit breakers, motor cut outs, and what to do....Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways Training Faults Doors 1041 tram 1041 Quarto duplicated sheet titled "Tram No. 1041", giving instructions on opening door, fault finding, circuit breakers, motor cut outs, and what to do. ...Quarto duplicated sheet titled "Tram No. 1041", giving instructions on opening door, fault finding, circuit breakers, motor cut outs, and what to do.trams, tramways, training, faults, doors, 1041, tram 1041 -
Federation University Historical CollectionElectrical Equipment, AC / DC Control Unit - Rectifier
... Handles for carrying. Two circuit breaker switches, two DC output sockets, two AC output sockets...Handles for carrying. Two circuit breaker switches, two DC output sockets, two AC output sockets AC / DC Control Unit - Rectifier Electrical Equipment A & R Transformers Pty. ...The unit was used at Ballarat School of Mines in the Maths, Science and Physics Departments.Grey metal unit with Dials on the front and vents at the back. Handles for carrying. Two circuit breaker switches, two DC output sockets, two AC output socketsYellow sticker - SMB - with number 116069. Engraved on back - S.M.B.. Maths / Science / Physics Sticker on cord indicating inspection of unit - 13/04/2005. Tag Number - 032725alternating current, direct current, ac, dc, electrical, ballarat school of mines, science, maths, physics, ac/dc, scientific instrument -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhotograph - Folder of Photographs – Photocopied set of black and white photographs (pages 39 - 48) from the display folder put together by KVHS to document life on the Kiewa Valley Hydro-electric Scheme
... Large A3 size spiral bound display folder containing photocopied black and white photographs of various aspects of the early days of the Kiewa Valley Hydro-electric scheme including equipment, various work sites and photographs of workers and their families. 1-Breakdown in Circuit Breaker (Isolating Contacts) 2-Big Hill Bench- Site of No 5 Devlopment 3-No 1 Power Station 4-No 1 Pipeline, Anchor No 8 5-Push Dozing-RD8 Tractor 6- Tractor and driver at work 7- Workmen in unnamed tunnel 8- Front page of Journal of SECV Vol 15. ...1-Breakdown in (generator) Circuit Breaker (Isolating Contacts) Handwritten underneath (This is not a picture of any part of a generator. ...Mount Beauty, and to a lesser extent Bogong, are among these places. secv; kiewa hydro electric scheme; construction area; power stations; reservoirs; aqueduct; mt beauty; bogong 1-Breakdown in (generator) Circuit Breaker (Isolating Contacts) Handwritten underneath (This is not a picture of any part of a generator. ...Although the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme was first proposed in 1911, construction did not commence until 1938. As part of the push to cut electricity costs and diversify supply, the Victorian Government (circa 1930) initiated the conversion from primarily brown coal supply to hydro – electricity. Field investigations during the 1940’s resulted in a new proposal for a scheme that had more than double the capacity of the 1938 scheme. The Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme became the largest scheme of its kind in the State Of Victoria and the second largest scheme in Australia. The number of personnel involved in the planning and construction of the scheme increased dramatically. During the late 1940’s, most activity centered around the construction of the West Kiewa Power Station, Rocky Valley Reservoir, McKay Creek Power Station and the Bogong Creek Aqueduct.A common thread across all the larger hydro scheme constructions was the need for workers, both qualified and unqualified who came from around the world seeking a new life for themselves and their families. New accommodation and facilities were required for the army of workers engaged in construction in often remote and wild areas. The SEC had a high demand for timber, and set up the first of a number of sawmills at Bogong Creek in 1939 and set up the first hardwood logging in the headwaters of the Kiewa River. These new ‘towns’ such as Mt Beauty and Bogong, survived, serving the needs of operational personnel and their families, and expanding with growth of new industries. Mount Beauty, and to a lesser extent Bogong, are among these places. Large A3 size spiral bound display folder containing photocopied black and white photographs of various aspects of the early days of the Kiewa Valley Hydro-electric scheme including equipment, various work sites and photographs of workers and their families. 1-Breakdown in Circuit Breaker (Isolating Contacts) 2-Big Hill Bench- Site of No 5 Devlopment 3-No 1 Power Station 4-No 1 Pipeline, Anchor No 8 5-Push Dozing-RD8 Tractor 6- Tractor and driver at work 7- Workmen in unnamed tunnel 8- Front page of Journal of SECV Vol 15. Photograph of No 1 pipeline viewed from McKay Portal 9-Rocky Valley Dam Core Wall 10-Workmen working inside tunnel loading rocks into a rail truck. 1-Breakdown in (generator) Circuit Breaker (Isolating Contacts) Handwritten underneath (This is not a picture of any part of a generator. It is a circuit breaker Signed Ron White Ron was the Principal Hydro Engineer of the SEC Kiewa Scheme Page number 39 2-Big Hill Bench – Site of No. 5 Development (abandoned) Page number 40 3-No 1 Power Station Page number 41 4-No. 1 Pipeline, Anchor No. 8 Page number 42 5-Push Dozing – RD8 Tractor, 12 cubic yard Carryall and FD Cletrac Tractor Page number 43 6-No marking Page number 44 7-No marking Page number 45 8-Journal of State Electricity Commission of Victoria SEC Vol 15 No… April-May, 19… No 1 Pipeline-A view from McKay Portal G Hempenstall and D Sutton stiffening pipe section for transport during construction (….indicates missing text) Page Number 46 9-Rocky Valley Dam Core Wall Page number 47 10-No markings Page number 48 secv; kiewa hydro electric scheme; construction area; power stations; reservoirs; aqueduct; mt beauty; bogong -
Greensborough Historical SocietyElectric Fuse, Copper Fuse Wire, 1930s
... Used in pre-circuit breaker domestic electric fuse boxes...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Used in pre-circuit breaker domestic electric fuse boxes fuse wire electricity "Hang on your fuse box", "Use one strand only", "Made in Australia", "Best tinned copper wire" 8 amp (light) and 15 amp (power) tinned copper wire wound onto cardboard holder, printed in red and blue Copper Fuse Wire Electric Fuse ...Used in pre-circuit breaker domestic electric fuse boxes8 amp (light) and 15 amp (power) tinned copper wire wound onto cardboard holder, printed in red and blue "Hang on your fuse box", "Use one strand only", "Made in Australia", "Best tinned copper wire"fuse wire, electricity -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumEquipment - Compressor Fuse Box with fuse
... The box was located alongside the circuit breaker at No. 2 end of the tram. ...The box was located alongside the circuit breaker at No. 2 end of the tram. Demonstrates an item fitted to a tramcar to contain a renewable fuse. fuse tram 14 tramcars tramcar maintenance Wooden box containing a fuse, fuse holder and short sections of associated wire. ...Item used to contain the compressor fuse on tram 14, salvaged during the project to renew the wiring of the tram. The box was located alongside the circuit breaker at No. 2 end of the tram. Demonstrates an item fitted to a tramcar to contain a renewable fuse.Wooden box containing a fuse, fuse holder and short sections of associated wire. The fuse holder is secured to the base of the box with brass screws. The box has a cover secured with a brass screw. There are two pieces of wire secured on the ceramic fuse holder, one of which the insulation has deteriorated and fallen off. The other wire has its cloth covered rubber insulation remaining in position. The outside of the box has been painted with the SEC tram green paint. fuse, tram 14, tramcars, tramcar maintenance -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSign - Emergency Response - SEC Tram Depot Ballarat
... An emergency button was provided in a circuit breaker box for this purpose. Rear has been primed with a pink primer. .1 - complete sign .2 - bottom section broken off...Demonstrates and provides information to Depot workers and Fire Fighters that the power had to be turned off to the Trolley Wire inside the depot using an emergency circuit breaker and where this equipment was provided before using a fire hose. ...Possibly made by local SEC Staff for the refurbished Ballarat Tram depot during the mid 1930's. Note the spelling of Depot with the accent.Demonstrates and provides information to Depot workers and Fire Fighters that the power had to be turned off to the Trolley Wire inside the depot using an emergency circuit breaker and where this equipment was provided before using a fire hose.Set of two wooden signs, with chamfered edges, red background with white painted letters, advising SEC Ballarat Depot workers or Firefighters that the power had to be cut to the Trolley Wire prior to using a fire hose in the depot building. An emergency button was provided in a circuit breaker box for this purpose. Rear has been primed with a pink primer. .1 - complete sign .2 - bottom section broken offtramways, ballarat, signs, emergencies, tramway power, fire fighting, safety -
Moorabbin Air MuseumManual (Item) - Aircraft Antennas Sensor Systems
... Overhaul Manual with Illustrated Parts Lists of D-C Reverse-Current Air-Circuit Breaker Type XRP12A Level of Importance: World. ...Overhaul Manual with Illustrated Parts Lists of D-C Reverse-Current Air-Circuit Breaker Type XRP12A Level of Importance: World. ...Description: SUPERSEDES GEI-20915B. 300 pages. Published by General Electric. Published 30/6/1971. GEI-20915C. Overhaul Manual with Illustrated Parts Lists of D-C Reverse-Current Air-Circuit Breaker Type XRP12A Level of Importance: World. -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyRelay Protection Instrument, Circa 1950's
... This equipment acts similarly to a modern day circuit breaker found on the electrical circuit boards of residential homes....This equipment acts similarly to a modern day circuit breaker found on the electrical circuit boards of residential homes. ...This protection relay apparatus (a large electrical fuse), which permits the easy monitoring and disconnection of faulty electrical apparatus connected to the large SEC Victoria Hydro Scheme's electrical power producing generators. These generators are powered by the hydro force of "stored" water at a higher altitude. The establishment of both the NSW and Victorian Hydro Schemes was achieved from the early 1900's to the 1960's. At this point in time the need for additional power sources to quench both an industrial and domestic demand for electricity was purely an economic and not and environmental (carbon reduction) factor. This hydro scheme was instigated by "the Government of the day" as a bold move and was the major force of the World War II refugee and "technical" workforce inclusion of skilled and unskilled migration into the Australian environment. Although this mass "invasion" of workers with families was thought of in some circles as intrusive, the expansion of population post war years and its integration into the Australian rural sector, produced the multi- lingual multi-cultural diversity of later years.This protection relay is very significant to the Kiewa Valley as its use was introduced during the Kiewa Hydro Scheme. Although only a small apparatus it was part of the explosion of human resources into the valley. This influx of population transformed the region from that of a basically quiet rural region to one which evolved into both an industrial and a larger residential community. This evolution in the valley created a change, not only in the "physical" landscape but also the socio-economic expansion which permitted other "tourist" based industries into the valley.This protection relay unit has a black painted metal shell with four copper enclosed "prongs" fastened to the rear of the housing(from a bake-lite plate) . Between these "prongs" are four "empty" points allowing additional "screw on" bases. The front glass enclosed meter and recorder allows for the identification and automatic disconnection of any faulty equipment connected to the main power generator. This equipment acts similarly to a modern day circuit breaker found on the electrical circuit boards of residential homes.On the top section of the front panel "ASEA" to the left "Made in Sweden" and to the right "Frabrique en Suede" below this "RIS" below this a graph and next to it two columns of numbers and a pointer for each setkiewa hydro electricity scheme, victorian state electricity commission, relays, generators -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional Object - Sealing Punch, 1912?
... Nickel plated steel sealing punch - with base unit, spring, handles, pins and punch or press that was used to seal or secure lead seals either on power meters, ticket boxes or circuit breakers. Placed letters "M.E.S. Co Ltd" onto the lead seal along with numbers "1". ...Trams tramways Sealing MESCo Seals Nickel plated steel sealing punch - with base unit, spring, handles, pins and punch or press that was used to seal or secure lead seals either on power meters, ticket boxes or circuit breakers. Placed letters "M.E.S. Co Ltd" onto the lead seal along with numbers "1". ...Has a strong association with the Geelong tramway system, yields information about the sealing or securing equipment from interference and demonstrates the type of equipment used. Exact use not known - could have been used for multiple purposes.Nickel plated steel sealing punch - with base unit, spring, handles, pins and punch or press that was used to seal or secure lead seals either on power meters, ticket boxes or circuit breakers. Placed letters "M.E.S. Co Ltd" onto the lead seal along with numbers "1". On outside of handle "PAT. 9682 1902" and in inside ".1" - the number of the press? Knowledge of manufacturer unknown - possibly the UK. Could research the Patent numbers - a quick search at the time failed to show something.trams, tramways, sealing, mesco, seals -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Instruction, Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co, "Parts of Westinghouse Canopy Switch for Tramway Equipments", 10/1906
... It was used to turn on or off the power to a tram. It is not a circuit breaker of the type that are fitted to the Museum's trams....It was used to turn on or off the power to a tram. It is not a circuit breaker of the type that are fitted to the Museum's trams. ...Westinghouse part catalogue B6008 for the "Parts of Westinghouse Canopy Switch for Tramway Equipments" - used for Westinghouse T1F controllers - style Nos. 5437 and 5409, manufactured by Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co. of London and Manchester. Dated Oct. 1906. Lists parts with images and prices. It was used to turn on or off the power to a tram. It is not a circuit breaker of the type that are fitted to the Museum's trams.Yields information about the Westinghouse UK products.Manual or document 8 printed pages centre stapled within card covers.tramways, tramcars, equipment, westinghouse, switches -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Technical pamphlet/s, Metropolitan Vickers, "Cam Operated Contact Type Tramcar Controllers", Jul. 1936
... Gives a general description of the equipment, sizes available, types, small and large controllers, enclosures, regenerative controllers, circuit breakers, notching regulator, air brake attachment and line switch attachment, along photographs of the equipment, construction specifications, for the OK38B. ...Gives a general description of the equipment, sizes available, types, small and large controllers, enclosures, regenerative controllers, circuit breakers, notching regulator, air brake attachment and line switch attachment, along photographs of the equipment, construction specifications, for the OK38B. ...Folder - blue covers, foldback clips containing technical information on Metropolitan Vickers, "Cam Operated Contact Type Tramcar Controllers" dated July 1936, and given number Q.69975. Gives a general description of the equipment, sizes available, types, small and large controllers, enclosures, regenerative controllers, circuit breakers, notching regulator, air brake attachment and line switch attachment, along photographs of the equipment, construction specifications, for the OK38B. Also includes outline drawings. Folder includes four folder blueprints of wiring diagrams - note these have not be scanned."Spare / 102" on front cover in ink and date stamp "2 July 1936" on many of the documents.trams, tramways, controllers, metropolitan vickers, tramcars -
Federation University Historical CollectionCorrespondence, State Electricity Commission of Victoria to Ballarat School of Mines, 1937, 1937
... Price .3) Dates 18 October 1937 this three page foolscap letter relates to radio interference suppressors, and the increasing us of earth leakage circuit breakers for the protection of installations, and is signed by D. ...Price .3) Dates 18 October 1937 this three page foolscap letter relates to radio interference suppressors, and the increasing us of earth leakage circuit breakers for the protection of installations, and is signed by D. ...The Ballarat School of Mines trained electricians.Correspondence on State Electricity Commission of Victoria letterhead between the State Electricity Commission of Victoria to Ballarat School of Mines in 1937. .1) Dated 16/01/1937 this item relates to the licensing of Electrical Mechanics Regulations 1935 and is signed by W.J. Price .2) Dated 24/08/1937 this item relates to the practical portion of examination 37/2 in connection with Licensing of Electrical Mechanics at Ballarat on 23 September 1937 and is signed by W.J. Price .3) Dates 18 October 1937 this three page foolscap letter relates to radio interference suppressors, and the increasing us of earth leakage circuit breakers for the protection of installations, and is signed by D. Dunhamstate electricity commission of victoria, ballarat school of mines, electricity, trades, electricians, w.j. price, d. dunham, sec -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Digital image Set of 25, Warren Doubleday, 26/12/2004 12:00:00 AM
... Set of 21 Digital Images of the recommencement or reopening of tram services following the reconstruction of the power supply and substation on 26/12/2004. .1 - Sign announcing free rides today in the front of No. 27 .2 - Peter Winspur and Garry Wood showing Peter the process for turning the power on .3 - ditto .4 - closing the Circuit Breaker .5 - 27 runs across Wendouree Parade .6 - 27 leaves the depot .7 - Peter Winspur removes the sign on the pole saying we were not running .8 - 27 in Wendouree Parade .9 - Carolyn Cleak removing a sign .10 - Placing signs and turning the pole at Carlton St .11 - Carlton St and waiting passengers .12 - Pole sign and bicycle warning sign re tram tracks .13 - Sam Boon and band at Gardens Loop .14 - ditto .15 - ditto .16 - Happy passengers .17 - Richard Gilbert - reopening speech. .18 - No. 26 and happy passengers .19 - 27 and 26 at the loop .20 - No. 26 at the loop, with passengers and the band. .21 - as for 19...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways BTM Substation Wendouree Parade Reopening Carlton St Gardens Loop tram 27 tram 26 Set of 21 Digital Images of the recommencement or reopening of tram services following the reconstruction of the power supply and substation on 26/12/2004. .1 - Sign announcing free rides today in the front of No. 27 .2 - Peter Winspur and Garry Wood showing Peter the process for turning the power on .3 - ditto .4 - closing the Circuit Breaker .5 - 27 runs across Wendouree Parade .6 - 27 leaves the depot .7 - Peter Winspur removes the sign on the pole saying we were not running .8 - 27 in Wendouree Parade .9 - Carolyn Cleak removing a sign .10 - Placing signs and turning the pole at Carlton St .11 - Carlton St and waiting passengers .12 - Pole sign and bicycle warning sign re tram tracks .13 - Sam Boon and band at Gardens Loop .14 - ditto .15 - ditto .16 - Happy passengers .17 - Richard Gilbert - reopening speech. .18 - No. 26 and happy passengers .19 - 27 and 26 at the loop .20 - No. 26 at the loop, with passengers and the band. .21 - as for 19 Photograph Digital image Set of 25 Warren Doubleday ...Set of 21 Digital Images of the recommencement or reopening of tram services following the reconstruction of the power supply and substation on 26/12/2004. .1 - Sign announcing free rides today in the front of No. 27 .2 - Peter Winspur and Garry Wood showing Peter the process for turning the power on .3 - ditto .4 - closing the Circuit Breaker .5 - 27 runs across Wendouree Parade .6 - 27 leaves the depot .7 - Peter Winspur removes the sign on the pole saying we were not running .8 - 27 in Wendouree Parade .9 - Carolyn Cleak removing a sign .10 - Placing signs and turning the pole at Carlton St .11 - Carlton St and waiting passengers .12 - Pole sign and bicycle warning sign re tram tracks .13 - Sam Boon and band at Gardens Loop .14 - ditto .15 - ditto .16 - Happy passengers .17 - Richard Gilbert - reopening speech. .18 - No. 26 and happy passengers .19 - 27 and 26 at the loop .20 - No. 26 at the loop, with passengers and the band. .21 - as for 19trams, tramways, btm, substation, wendouree parade, reopening, carlton st, gardens loop, tram 27, tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Training, "Safety First - Section 1", c1974
... Document retyped from possibly an SECV training document titled "Safety First" outlining tram driving safety practices, awareness for motormen, electrical aspects, tram circuits, line breakers, insulated trams, trolley poles, light bulbs, broken trolley wires and fallen wires around trams. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Document retyped from possibly an SECV training document titled "Safety First" outlining tram driving safety practices, awareness for motormen, electrical aspects, tram circuits, line breakers, insulated trams, trolley poles, light bulbs, broken trolley wires and fallen wires around trams. ...Document retyped from possibly an SECV training document titled "Safety First" outlining tram driving safety practices, awareness for motormen, electrical aspects, tram circuits, line breakers, insulated trams, trolley poles, light bulbs, broken trolley wires and fallen wires around trams. Section 2 - "instructions to be Observed by members and workers working on track maintenance". Possibly prepared for use by the BTPS, c1974.Demonstrates a Safety document for use by tramway crews and workers.Document - typed 6 Quarto pages - original.tramways, tramcars, operations, passenger services, ballarat, training -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBook, British Engineering Standards Association, "Electrical Machinery excluding motors for traction purposes", 1927-1939
... Has "Commonwealth Engineer" label along the bottom edge. .2 - Book 28 pages - light grey covers, side stapled, issued by the British Engineering Standards Association, "Insulating oils for use in Transformers, oil switches and circuit breakers" No. 148-1923, April 1923. Has a Tait Book Co. stamp along the bottom edge and ESCo date stamp 1 Oct. 1925. ...Has "Commonwealth Engineer" label along the bottom edge. .2 - Book 28 pages - light grey covers, side stapled, issued by the British Engineering Standards Association, "Insulating oils for use in Transformers, oil switches and circuit breakers" No. 148-1923, April 1923. Has a Tait Book Co. stamp along the bottom edge and ESCo date stamp 1 Oct. 1925. ....1 - Book - 56 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the British Engineering Standards Committee "Electrical Machinery excluding motors for traction purposes", No. 72-1917, September 1917. Has "Commonwealth Engineer" label along the bottom edge. .2 - Book 28 pages - light grey covers, side stapled, issued by the British Engineering Standards Association, "Insulating oils for use in Transformers, oil switches and circuit breakers" No. 148-1923, April 1923. Has a Tait Book Co. stamp along the bottom edge and ESCo date stamp 1 Oct. 1925. Printed by Gaylard & Sons London. .3 - Book 72 pages - light grey covers, side stapled, issued by the British Engineering Standards Association, "Tungsten Filament Electric Lamps" No. 161-1925, August 1927. Has a Tait Book Co. stamp along the bottom edge and ESCo date stamp 15 Feb. 1928. Printed by Waterlow & Sons London. .4 - Book 48 pages - light grey covers, side stapled, issued by the British Standards Institution, "Metal Sheathed paper insulated plain annealed copper conductors for electricity supply including voltage tests" No.1 48-1933, March 1933. Has a Tait Book Co. stamp along the bottom edge and ESCo date stamp 15 Feb. 1928. Printed by Waterlow & Sons London. trams, tramways, power station, standards, materials, electrical systems -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBook, Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, "Flame proof air break switches for Voltages Not Exceeding 600Volts"s", 1926-1932
... .1 - Book - 20 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Air-break knife switches and laminated brush switches for voltages not exceeding 660Volts" - C23 - 1926, August 1926" .2 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Flame proof air break switches for Voltages Not Exceeding 600Volts", C25-1926, October 1926. .3 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Flame proof air break circuit breakers for Voltages Not Exceeding 600Volts", C26-1926, October 1926. .4 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Totally Enclosed air-break Circuit Breakers for Voltages not exceeding 660 Volts" - C27 - 1926, September 1926. .5 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Totally Enclosed air-break Switches for Voltages not exceeding 660 Volts" - C28 - 1926, December 1926. .6 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard "Metallic Resistance Materials for Electrical Purposes" - C29-1926, November 1926. .7 - Book - 28 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Face Plate controllers and resistances for use therewith Electric Motors (DC and AC Slip ring)" - C31-1926 - December 1926. .8 - Book - 28 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Australian Standard "Contactor Controllers and Resistances for use therewith Electric Motors (DC and AC Slip ring)" - C32-1926 - December 1926. .9 Book - 36 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Electrical Performance of Industrial Electric Motors and Generators with class A insulation" - C34-1927, October 1927 with a green label dated September 1932 advised that the tentative standard has been endorsed as a Standard with amendment. .10 - 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 - Rating permitting overloads" - C35-1927, April 1927 with a green label dated September 1932 advised that the tentative standard has been endorsed as a Standard with amendment. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Power Station Standards Materials Electrical Systems On top right hand corner has the date stamp of the "The Electric Supply Co. of Victoria Ltd Ballarat" .1 - Book - 20 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Air-break knife switches and laminated brush switches for voltages not exceeding 660Volts" - C23 - 1926, August 1926" .2 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Flame proof air break switches for Voltages Not Exceeding 600Volts", C25-1926, October 1926. .3 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Flame proof air break circuit breakers for Voltages Not Exceeding 600Volts", C26-1926, October 1926. .4 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Totally Enclosed air-break Circuit Breakers for Voltages not exceeding 660 Volts" - C27 - 1926, September 1926. .5 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Totally Enclosed air-break Switches for Voltages not exceeding 660 Volts" - C28 - 1926, December 1926. .6 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard "Metallic Resistance Materials for Electrical Purposes" - C29-1926, November 1926. .7 - Book - 28 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Face Plate controllers and resistances for use therewith Electric Motors (DC and AC Slip ring)" - C31-1926 - December 1926. .8 - Book - 28 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Australian Standard "Contactor Controllers and Resistances for use therewith Electric Motors (DC and AC Slip ring)" - C32-1926 - December 1926. .9 Book - 36 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Electrical Performance of Industrial Electric Motors and Generators with class A insulation" - C34-1927, October 1927 with a green label dated September 1932 advised that the tentative standard has been endorsed as a Standard with amendment. .10 - 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 - Rating permitting overloads" - C35-1927, April 1927 with a green label dated September 1932 advised that the tentative standard has been endorsed as a Standard with amendment. ....1 - Book - 20 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Air-break knife switches and laminated brush switches for voltages not exceeding 660Volts" - C23 - 1926, August 1926" .2 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Flame proof air break switches for Voltages Not Exceeding 600Volts", C25-1926, October 1926. .3 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Flame proof air break circuit breakers for Voltages Not Exceeding 600Volts", C26-1926, October 1926. .4 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Totally Enclosed air-break Circuit Breakers for Voltages not exceeding 660 Volts" - C27 - 1926, September 1926. .5 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Totally Enclosed air-break Switches for Voltages not exceeding 660 Volts" - C28 - 1926, December 1926. .6 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard "Metallic Resistance Materials for Electrical Purposes" - C29-1926, November 1926. .7 - Book - 28 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Face Plate controllers and resistances for use therewith Electric Motors (DC and AC Slip ring)" - C31-1926 - December 1926. .8 - Book - 28 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Australian Standard "Contactor Controllers and Resistances for use therewith Electric Motors (DC and AC Slip ring)" - C32-1926 - December 1926. .9 Book - 36 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Electrical Performance of Industrial Electric Motors and Generators with class A insulation" - C34-1927, October 1927 with a green label dated September 1932 advised that the tentative standard has been endorsed as a Standard with amendment. .10 - 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 - Rating permitting overloads" - C35-1927, April 1927 with a green label dated September 1932 advised that the tentative standard has been endorsed as a Standard with amendment. 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 -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyElectric Megger (Insulation Tester) and its case
... If an electrical device, such as a kettle or toaster, blew a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker, when switched on, then it must be checked electrically before any more use. ...If an electrical device, such as a kettle or toaster, blew a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker, when switched on, then it must be checked electrically before any more use. ...Megger as the device was called, is in fact its brand name. It is a device that supplies a DC (direct current as per car batteries) voltage to enable testing of electrical apparatus. This particular device produces 250volts DC when the handle is turned vigorously. If an electrical device, such as a kettle or toaster, blew a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker, when switched on, then it must be checked electrically before any more use. Following the repair of the faulty item a megger would be used to check if either of the AC 240volt plugs leads were touching the metal case (earth). The output leads of the megger would be connected with one to the earth (metal case) and the other to each of the power connections in turn. A good megger reading of 50,000 ohms (resistance) would enable the device to be returned to service. A reading of zero ohms resistance would mean that it would again blow a fuse, and was therefore unsafe to use. In the electrical industry e.g. the former State Electricity Commission, a megger would be used to test lots of similar item in sequence. Because of the vigorous job of winding the handle, two persons were often used to save time. One would crank madly whilst the other shifted the leads. This particular megger is of a small voltage, but other meggers are bigger and have a few ranges of DC voltages able to be selected. The optimal megger for large Generating machines was motor driven megger. This was applied to the device being tested for a duration of approximately 30 minutes with reading of the resistance taken at regular intervals.All equipment belonging to the State Electricity Commission of Victoria was labelled with a metal plaque attached to it. The SECV constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in the Upper Kiewa Valley and on the Bogong High Plains. The scheme began in 1938 and finished in 1961 when this megger was used and also possibly later as the SECV remained to maintain and operate the Scheme. This megger is of significance in relation to the advancement of technology.A rectangular box in dark brown bakerlite casing. It has an agent's plaque fixed to the left of the face and on the right is the marker's recessed stamp. In the middle in a transparent window so the level of ohms can be read. The front also has two recessed fixing knobs in black. On one side is a crank handle with a knob that lifts up and is turned vigorously to create the voltage. The back has four recessed screws and four small leather pads. There is a hole on each side to insert wires. There are two copper insulated wires. The SECV Plaque states: State/Electricity Commission/of/Victoria/ Electrical Engineer's Section/ No.1747 The Agent's Plaque states: H. Rowe & Co. Pty Ltd/Melbourne & Sydney/Sole Agents/in Australia for/Evershed & Vignoles Ltd Maker's states: 500 volts/Megger/Regd Trade Mark/Made in England/Patent No/400728electrical meters, electrical equipment, fuses, safety, state electricity commission of victoria, mt beauty, bogong village
