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Rotary converter
English Electric Company
(Manufacturer)
A Rotary Converter and Start Switch Box which was used at Floor 5, Llechwedd Slate Mine, Blaenau Ffestiniog. This Rotary Converter worked on the principle that it could convert AC current to DC current, and vice versa. The RC is currently painted red and blue, and the Start Switch Box is painted red.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2008.59/1
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Greaves Welsh Slate Co. Ltd.
Association Type: Slate quarries
Place: Llechwedd slate quarry
Creation/Production
Acquisition
purchase, 23/6/2008
Measurements
Length
(mm): 2665
Width
(mm): 1170
Height
(mm): 1400
weight (tonnes):approx 3
Material
Metal
Location
In store
Classification
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