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Pressure Gauge - Bourdon Type, 1-4 psi, Russel & Glover, Melbourne, circa 1940s
Reg. No: ST 022142
- Summary:
- Bourdon pressure gauge, scale graduated in lbs. per square inch.
1 psi is approximately 6.9 kPa. - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Melbourne Observatory, 1945
| Discipline: | Technology |
More information
| Tagged with: | gauges, mechanical engineering |
| Themes this item is part of: | Melbourne Observatory Collection, Engineering Collection, Positional Astronomy at Melbourne Observatory, Weights & Measures at Melbourne Observatory, Melbourne Observatory & Standard Time in Victoria, Astrographic Catalogue, Transits of Venus, 1874 & 1882, Buildings at Melbourne Observatory, Star Observations & Personal Equation, Meteorology at Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1908, Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1944, Geodetic Survey of Victoria, 1858-1872 |
| Primary Classification: | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
| Secondary Classification: | Instruments |
| Tertiary Classification: | pressure gauges |
| Inscriptions: | Marked on dial "BOURDON'S PRESSURE GAUGE. RUSSEL & GLOVER, MAKERS, MELBOURNE.". |
| Manufacturer: | Russel & Glover, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1940s |
| User: | Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Victoria, Australia |
Themes
This item is part of the following themes:
- Melbourne Observatory Collection
- Engineering Collection
- Positional Astronomy at Melbourne Observatory
- Weights & Measures at Melbourne Observatory
- Melbourne Observatory & Standard Time in Victoria
- Astrographic Catalogue
- Transits of Venus, 1874 & 1882
- Buildings at Melbourne Observatory
- Star Observations & Personal Equation
- Meteorology at Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1908
- Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1944
- Geodetic Survey of Victoria, 1858-1872
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