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Manjimup Heritage Park > Records

BROWN BOVERI THREE POLE SWITCH

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c. 1918

Overview

Brown Boveri 200 amp, manually operated 3 pole oil switch was used in the East Perth Power Station. Serial No. B94612, PL41806h, 24,000 volts, 50,000 testens.

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cwa-org-35-2019.10

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Material

Inscriptions and markings

Brown, Boveri & Co, Baden Switzerland, No. B-84812, P1:41806h, Volts: 24000, Amps: 200, Testens: 50000

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Statement of significance

Used in East Perth Power Station.

Aesthetic: medium
Historic: high
Social/spiritual: medium
Science/research: high
Rarity: high
Condition: high
Representativeness: high
Interpretative: medium

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Historic significance

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Scientific or research significance

Social or spiritual significance

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