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Beckman Model LART Lightning Arrester Test Set

  • 1950 – 1969

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This system tests electric surge arresters, which protect transformers from power surges, like those caused by a lightning strike.

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Extent
  • 10 in. W x 8 in. L
Inscription
  • (verso) "MODEL LART, LIGHTENING ARRESTER TEST SET"
  • (verso) "Commercial Photographic Co. 829 Broad St., Newark 2, N. J. MArket 3-0031. 38335-1."
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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Series arrangement
  • Series X. Photographic Materials
  • Sub-series 3. Photo Albums
Physical container
  • Box 79

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Commercial Photographic Company. “Beckman Model LART Lightning Arrester Test Set,” 1950–1969. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 79. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/2227mp81t.

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