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6" Venturi Meter
Image Not Available for 6" Venturi Meter

6" Venturi Meter

Manufacturer (London and Luton)
Dateearly 20th-mid 20th Century
Object NameMeter
Mediummetal (including brass, mercury and cast iron)
ClassificationsEngineering
DimensionsGuage: 50 x 26 x 17cm
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS088731
About MeMeter for measuring water flow/pressure comprising various interconnected rotating cylinders and springs.

Gauge measured in tens of thousands of pounds per hour (at 110 F) in increments of 2 (ie.0, 2, 4, 6 etc). Gauge is also inscribed "6" METER NO. 2486 THROAT RATIO 1:9". Two maker's plate inscribed "24/15447/2 / 6" VENTURI METER / No. 2486 / MERCURY 47 1/2 LBS." and "GEO. KENT LTD. / LONDON & LUTON / SOLE / PATENTEES".

The gauge attaches to a cast iron stand (stored separately) with a large maker's plate which reads "CONDENSATE / & / FEED WATER / "VENTURI" METER / (PATENTED) / GEORGE KENT LTD. / LONDON & LUTON".
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