SWITCHES, TUMBLER



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Switches, Tumbler No. 1

A tumbler switch rated at 3amps.



Switches, Tumbler No. 2 and 2A

A tumbler switch rated at 4amps.

Fitted with earthed cover.


No. 2A is used in Call Offices and finished in Antique Bronze.

 
Switches, Tumbler No. 3

A tumbler switch rated at 8amps.

Fitted with earthed cover.


 
Switches, Tumbler No. 4

A tumbler switch rated at 16amps.

Fitted with earthed cover.


 
Switches, Tumbler No. 7

GE Co's "Slick" switch.  2 way battery switch.

Superseded by Switch, Tumbler No. 12.

 
Switches, Tumbler No. 8

A non-corrosive, 4amp switch, made of porcelain.


 
Switches, Tumbler No. 9

A tumbler switch used on Telegraphs, rated at 5amps, 230VAC.



Switches, Tumbler No. 10

A single pole 4amp, 250Volt, 1 way switch for use in inverted grid switch boxes.


 
Switches, Tumbler No. 11

A 3amp, 250Volt, 2 way switch with quick make and break action.


 
Switches, Tumbler No. 12

As Switch, Tumbler No. 11 but make before break.

Used as a battery switch at CBS Exchanges.


 
Switches, Tumbler No. 13

A single, one way, S.P. switch rated at 4amps.  Fitted with a circular conduit box.

No. 13 - Enameled.
No. 13A - Galvanised.
No. 13B - Aluminum finished for L.C. wiring.
No. 13C - Finished in Antique Bronze, for call Offices.


 
Switches, Tumbler No. 14

A double, one way, S.P. switch set rated at 4amps.  Fitted with a rectangular conduit box.

No. 14 - Enameled.
No. 14A - Galvanised.
No. 14B - Aluminum finished for L.C. wiring.
No. 14C - Finished in Antique Bronze, for call Offices.


 
Switches, Tumbler No. 15

A triple, one way, S.P. switch set rated at 4amps.  Fitted with a rectangular conduit box.

No. 15 - Enameled.
No. 15A - Galvanised.
No. 15B - Aluminum finished for L.C. wiring.
No. 15C - Finished in Antique Bronze, for call Offices.


 
Switches, Tumbler No. 16

A quadruple, one way, S.P. switch set rated at 4amps.  Fitted with a square conduit box.

No. 16 - Enameled.
No. 16A - Galvanised.
No. 16B - Aluminum finished for L.C. wiring.
No. 16C - Finished in Antique Bronze, for call Offices.


 
Switches, Tumbler No. 17

A single pole tumbler switch used on Telegraphs, rated at 5 amps, 230VAC.

The action is make before break.

Used as a cut off circuit switch on Switchboards, Concentrator, Automatic.

 
Switches, Tumbler No. 29

The picture shows the switch mounted on a Tablets, Polished Hardwood No. 1 with a Label No.23.

Used to with light indicators.


   

 
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