Hewittic 3-Phase Mercury Rectifier Tube Model 38308

Manufacturer: Hewittic

Model Number: 38308

Serial #:

Equipment Description: 3-Phase Mercury Rectifier Tube

Label Write-up:
Big monster tube about 3 feet tall. Converts 3-phase AC power to DC power for the coal mines. It is used for powering the vehicles and lights in the mines. It was part of a set-up of a three four-bulb group that output 600,000 watts. Hackbridge and Hewittic Electric Co. Limited was from Surry, England.

Dates Produced: 1953

Original Price:

The museum's inventory number: MRT-1826

Located at Museum in: Tube Display Room