Rectifier Mercury Vapor Tube

Object/Artifact

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Museum Of American Heritage

Name/Title

Rectifier Mercury Vapor Tube

Entry/Object ID

1000.2101.1

Description

Tube, Mercury Vapor, Rectifier

Made/Created

Manufacturer

General Electric

Notes

possible date made: Early 1900s where made: Schenectady, NY model name: Mercury Arc Rectifier Tube model number: 40955 serial number: 261821

Material

Glass

General Notes

Note

Patent dates listed from 1906 through 1916. AC to DC Rectifier tube. Used at Reed s Electric for charging early electric cars. One Tube in original (repaired) shipping crate.