Panel wall fan
Ventilation Equipment and Systems - Commercial
Accession # HHCC.2003.085
The second half of the 20th century brought with it new realisations of the importance of air quality and the need for proper ventilation of working spaces. This elemental, 16", 3 blade, panel wall fan, in knock-down form, for assembly on-the-job, equipped with automatic wall damper was a response to the growing market of the late 1950's, Waugh and McKewen, London Ont., Supplier to the trade, 1957
Ducted fan assembly
Ventilation Equipment and Systems - Commercial
Accession # HHCC.2003.086
A special application ducted fan assembly, with rubber mounted, centrifugal, high static pressure fan, hub mounted, shaded pole electric motor and high temperature, thermal disk limit control, in custom formed housing with baked, brown wrinkled enamel, complete with 110 volt line cord and plug, illustrating the sophistication of the small application, air handling equipment available by the mid 1950's, with a well developed network of OEM parts suppliers feeding the industry. 1957.
Single phase, 25 cycle motor motor
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Repulsion Induction and Repulsion Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.169
A rare, early 20th century, commutating, single phase, 25 cycle, alternating current motor, likely of the repulsion type, an early marker of vastly changing times to come, following the first wave of home electrification. It would herald the coming invasion of the Canadian home by electro-motive technology, manufacturer's name partially obliterated, date unknown. [se also ID# 304]
Repulsion induction motor 'Leland'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Repulsion Induction and Repulsion Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.170
Classic mid 20th century, heavy duty, repulsion induction, brush lifting motor, dual voltage and mechanically reversible. Canadian made, it would characterize much of the Canadian experience through middle and latter years of the century, a period which saw massive growth in the demand for such high torque motors following W.W.II and frequency standardization. Yet, paradoxically, the period also witnessed the progressive demise of the technology, Leland [new and unused], Circa 1960. [See also ID# 308]
Variable speed repulsion motor 'Leland'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Repulsion Induction and Repulsion Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.171
A rarity, a variable speed repulsion motor, with mechanical speed, forward and reverse control lever. A classic, mid 20th century piece of speciality, repulsion induction technology, marking the apogee of the genre - in a period when the genre was still the wonder-boy of single phase, electric motor engineering. Canadian made, it would stand as a special time piece, marking the achievements and sophistication of the Canadian electric motor engineering and manufacturing, part of the "golden years" of the industry in Canada, Leland, 1948.
Repulsion induction 25 cycle motor 'Wagner'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Repulsion Induction and Repulsion Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.172
An early 20th century, repulsion induction, brush lifting, 25 cycle motor, manufactured in Canada for Kelvinator's pioneering generation of cabinet refrigerators for the home. With bronze bearings and short, snap cap oilers, open ventilated, cast iron frame, and slotted 4 bolt, rigid steel base, it stands as a rare time piece in the evolution of the Canadian FHP motor and refrigeration industries, Wagner, 1928.
Repulsion induction 25 cycle motor 'Wagner'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Repulsion Induction and Repulsion Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.173
An early 20th century, 25 cycle, repulsion induction motor with historic innovative, first generation, vibration isolating motor mounts, a significant step in helping to reduce the noise level in the canadian kitchen, resulting from the introduction of motorized machinery, built in Canada for Kelvinator's cabinet refrigerators introduced in the early 1930's, Wagner, Circa 1932.
Repulsion induction 25 cycle motor 'Delco'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Repulsion Induction and Repulsion Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.174
An early 20th century, 25 cycle, repulsion induction motor with historic, innovative, first generation, vibration isolating, rubber motor mounts, a significant step in helping to reduce the noise level in the kitchen, resulting from the introduction of motorized machinery, Delco, Circa 1932. [see also ID# 299, 301, 302]
Repulsion induction 25 cycle motor 'Delco'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Repulsion Induction and Repulsion Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.175
An early 20th century, 25 cycle, repulsion induction motor with historic, innovative, two point cradle style, vibration isolating, rubber motor mounting, a significant step in helping to reduce the noise level in the kitchen, resulting from the introduction of motorized machinery, Delco, Circa 1932. [see also ID# 298, 301, 302]
Repulsion induction 25 cycle motor, 1/4HP 'Delco'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Repulsion Induction and Repulsion Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.176
An early 20th century, 25 cycle, 1/4 HP repulsion induction motor, equipped with rigid base for use on small commercial refrigeration applications, commonly found in Canada on Frigidaire condensing units in small food store and confectionery applications, throughout the pre W.W.II years and beyond to frequency standardization and the birth of the hermetic motor compressor, Delco, Circa 1936.
Repulsion induction 25 cycle motor 'Delco'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Repulsion Induction and Repulsion Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.177
An early 20th century, 25 cycle, repulsion induction motor for household cabinet refrigerator with vibration isolating motor mounts, and fusetron holder, two significant innovations, helping to reduce noise in the kitchen, and the risk of property and personal injury due to motor overheating, Delco, Circa 1934. [see also ID# 298, 302]
Repulsion induction 25 cycle motor 'Delco'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Repulsion Induction and Repulsion Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.178
An early 20th century, 25 cycle, repulsion induction motor for household cabinet refrigerator with vibration isolating motor mounts, and fusetron holder, two significant innovations, helping to reduce noise in the kitchen, and the risk of property and personal injury due to motor overheating, Delco, Circa 1934. [see also ID# 298, 301]
Repulsion induction 25 cycle motor 'Wagner'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Repulsion Induction and Repulsion Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.179
An early 20th century, 25 cycle, repulsion induction motor with two historic innovations, a first generation, vibration isolating motor mount, and an inherent overload protector with automatic reset, helping to reduce both noise and the risk of personal and property injury in the Canadian kitchen, built in Canada for Kelvinator of Canada's cabinet refrigerators introduced in the early 1930's, Wagner, Circa 1936. [see also ID# 297]
Commutating, single phase, 25 cycle motor
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Repulsion Induction and Repulsion Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.180
A rare, early 20th century, commutating, single phase, 25 cycle, alternating current motor, likely of the repulsion induction type, but requires further study. An early marker of vastly changing times to come, following the first wave of home electrification. It would herald the coming invasion of the Canadian home by electro-motive technology, General Electric, date unknown. [see also ID# 293]
1/4 HP, repulsion induction motor 'Wagner'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Repulsion Induction and Repulsion Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.181
A mid 20th century, classic 1/4 HP, repulsion induction motor with inherent overload protection and automatic reset, part of a rare set of three 25 cycle motors escaping frequency standardization in 1948. They define new standards of practice, telling many stories of the explosion of small commercial refrigeration applications, which were enabled in the 1940's through 50's, changing the lives of Canadians forever, Wagner, new and unused, Circa 1947 [see also ID# 306, 307]
1/4 HP, repulsion induction motor 'Wagner'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Repulsion Induction and Repulsion Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.182
A mid 20th century, classic 1/4 HP, repulsion induction motor with inherent overload protection and automatic reset, part of a rare set of three 25 cycle motors escaping frequency standardization in 1948. They define new standards of practice, telling many stories of the explosion of small commercial refrigeration applications, which were enabled in the 1940's through 50's, changing the lives of Canadians forever, Wagner, new and unused, Circa 1947 [see also ID# 305, 307]
1/4 HP, repulsion induction motor 'Wagner'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Repulsion Induction and Repulsion Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.183
A mid 20th century, classic 1/4 HP, repulsion induction motor with inherent overload protection and automatic reset, part of a rare set of three 25 cycle motors escaping frequency standardization in 1948. They define new standards of practice, telling many stories of the explosion of small commercial refrigeration applications, which were enabled in the 1940's through 50's, changing the lives of Canadians forever, Wagner, new and unused, Circa 1947 [see also ID# 305, 306]
1/6 HP, repulsion induction motor 'Leland'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Repulsion Induction and Repulsion Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.184
Classic mid 20th century, repulsion induction high starting torque, 1/6th HP, motor, with inherent automatic overload protection and vibration insulating torsion base, engineered for household cabinet refrigerators. Canadian made by an acknowledged market leader, it would be characteristic of the period of massive growth in the demand for such motors on following frequency standardization, Leland , Circa 1958. [See also ID# 294]
1 1/2 HP, repulsion induction motor 'Wagner'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Repulsion Induction and Repulsion Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.185
An early mid 20th century, classic 1 1/2 HP, 25 cycle, repulsion induction, single phase motor, employing FHP technology extended to cover motors in the integral HP range, making possible larger capacity refrigeration and air conditioning applications in areas not served by industrial three-phase power, Wagner, Circa 1942.
1 1/2 HP, repulsion induction motor 'Wagner'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Repulsion Induction and Repulsion Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.186
An early mid 20th century, classic 1 1/2 HP, 25 cycle, repulsion induction, single phase motor, escaping frequency standardization in 1948, employing FHP technology extended to cover motors in the integral HP range, making possible larger capacity refrigeration and air conditioning applications in areas not served by industrial three-phase power, Wagner, new and un-used, Circa 1947.
25cycle capacitor-start motor 'Delco'
Electric Motors - Single Phase Capacitor Start and Capacitor Run Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.156
A mid 20th century, high tech, 25cycle capacitor-start motor, an early design engineered for a new generation of high starting torque refrigeration motors made possible by the electrolytic, chemical capacitor, equipped with fuse-style, overload protection, and designed for "V" belt drive applications, with pivoted motor mounting and automatic belt tension device, Delco, Circa 1945.
25cycle capacitor-start motor 'Delco'
Electric Motors - Single Phase Capacitor Start and Capacitor Run Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.157
A mid 20th century, high tech, 25cycle capacitor-start motor, a new generation of high starting torque refrigeration motors made possible by the electrolytic, chemical capacitor, equipped with advanced, inherent, heat overload protection, with automatic reset and designed for "V" belt drive applications, with light alloy end bells, vibration isolating, rubber, torsion motor mount on slotted base for belt tightening, Delco, Circa 1948. [see also 12.02-2B]
25cycle capacitor-start motor 'Delco'
Electric Motors - Single Phase Capacitor Start and Capacitor Run Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.158
A mid 20th century, high tech, 25cycle capacitor-start motor, a new generation of high starting torque refrigeration motors made possible by the electrolytic, chemical capacitor, equipped with advanced, inherent, heat overload protection, with automatic reset and designed for "V" belt drive applications, with light weight alloy end bells, vibration isolating, rubber, torsion motor mount on slotted base for belt tightening, Delco, Circa 1948. [see also 12.02-2A]
60cycle capacitor-start motor 'Wagner'
Electric Motors - Single Phase Capacitor Start and Capacitor Run Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.159
A latter mid 20th century, high tech, 60cycle capacitor-start motor, a new lighter weight, compact generation of high starting torque refrigeration motors made possible by a market now standardized on 60cycle power; with electrolytic, chemical capacitor, inherent, heat overload protection, and automatic reset, light weight alloy end bells, vibration isolating, rubber, torsion motor mounts, and adaptable base plate, Wagner, Circa 1955
25cycle capacitor-start motor 'GE'
Electric Motors - Single Phase Capacitor Start and Capacitor Run Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.160
A mid 20th century, high tech, 25cycle capacitor-start motor, a new generation of high starting torque refrigeration motors made possible by the electrolytic, chemical capacitor, equipped with advanced, inherent, heat overload protection, with automatic reset and designed for "V" belt drive applications, all steel body, vibration isolating, rubber, torsion motor mount on slotted base for belt tightening, GE, Circa 1948. [see also 12.02-5, for similar 60 cycle design]
60cycle capacitor-start motor 'GE'
Electric Motors - Single Phase Capacitor Start and Capacitor Run Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.161
A mid 20th century, high tech, 60 cycle capacitor-start motor, a new generation of high starting torque refrigeration motors made possible by the electrolytic, chemical capacitor, equipped with advanced, inherent, heat overload protection, with automatic reset and designed for "V" belt drive applications, all steel body, vibration isolating, rubber, torsion motor mount on slotted base for belt tightening, GE, Circa 1955. [see also 12.02-4, for similar 25 cycle design]
60cycle capacitor-start motor 'Tamper'
Electric Motors - Single Phase Capacitor Start and Capacitor Run Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.162
A mid 20th century, high tech, 60 cycle capacitor-start motor, made possible by the electrolytic, chemical capacitor and inherent, heat overload protection, with automatic reset, vibration isolating, rubber, torsion motor mount, engineered by a small, start-up Canadian Company, it tells many stories of the exceptionalities of its life and times. Tamper, Circa 1955
60cycle capacitor-start motor 'Century'
Electric Motors - Single Phase Capacitor Start and Capacitor Run Motors
Accession # HHCC.2006.163
A mid 20th century, high tech, 60 cycle capacitor-start motor, made possible by the electrolytic, chemical capacitor, equipped with ball bearings, totally enclosed, all steel body with slotted, rigid base for general utility applications in damp environments , Century, Circa 1958
Single phase, AC induction motor 'Apex'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Split Phase
Accession # HHCC.2006.164
A very early 20th century, single phase, alternating current induction motor, to be found in commercial production, uses the resistance phase splitting principle to produce self-starting, equipped with bronze sleeve bearings with external oil reservoirs and spring loaded wick oilers with snap caps, drip proof steel housing and external electric wiring junction box, for use in Canadian homes of the period on cloths washing machines, Apex, date unknown.
Split phase, induction motor 'GE'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Split Phase
Accession # HHCC.2006.165
An early mid 20th century split phase, induction motor with sealed [now pierced] bearings, built for the then rapidly expanding home appliance industry in post WW2 Canada, used on an early cloths drier, it is equipped a twin belt, single piece pulley, part of a drive technology of the period developed by Kenmore and sold by the Robert Simpson Co. one of Canada's historic department stores of note. GE, Circa 1955.
Split phase, induction motor 'Delco'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Split Phase
Accession # HHCC.2006.166
An early mid 20th century split phase, induction motor with ball bearings, built for the then rapidly expanding home workshop equipment industry in post W.W.II Canada, equipped with hefty 1/2 horsepower rating and manual reset over load protection, it would be a marker of a significant cultural shift in male leisure time pursuits, Delco, Circa 1958.
Affordable split phase, induction motor 'Delco'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Split Phase
Accession # HHCC.2006.167
An early mid 20th century, split phase, affordable, induction motor, for general utility applications, built for an open, FHP electric motor market for use on light duty power equipment around the house, shop and farm. With hefty 1/3 horsepower rating, it serves as a marker of the vast in roads made by electro motive technology on every nook and cranny of popular Canadian life style by the 1950's, Delco, Circa 1956.
Split phase, induction motor 'Leland'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Split Phase
Accession # HHCC.2006.168
An early mid 20th century, split phase, induction motor, speciality engineered, Canadian built for the automatic oil burning, winter air conditioner market, equipped with torsion, vibration rubber insulating mountings, bronze sleeve bearings and characteristic extended oiler tubes with snap caps, it would serve as a marker of best practice in motor production for belted fan applications for the winter air conditioner, heating market during its period of rapid expansion following W.W.II, Leland, Circa 1956.
1/40 HP shaded pole induction motor 'Wagner'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Shaded Pole
Accession # HHCC.2006.187
An early mid 20th century, 25 cycle, 1/40 th HP shaded pole, single phase induction motor, equipped with rigid base engineered for use on Kelvinator commercial refrigeration fan-coil cooling unit applications, commonly found in walk-in coolers in food stores and small cold storage plants throughout the pre W.W.II years and beyond to frequency standardization. It would help to change the expectations of Canadians about what was at the their local food store Wagner, new and unused, Circa 1948.
1/60 HP, 60 cycle, shaded pole induction motor
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Shaded Pole
Accession # HHCC.2006.188
A mid 20th century, 60 cycle, 1/36 th HP, Canadian made, shaded pole, single phase induction motor, engineered for use on small commercial refrigeration fan-coil cooling unit applications, commonly found in walk-in coolers in food stores throughout the early post W.W.II years and beyond. It would help to change the expectations of Canadians about what was at the their local food store, Robins Myers, Circa 1952.
60 cycle, shaded pole induction motor
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Shaded Pole
Accession # HHCC.2006.189
A mid 20th century, 60 cycle, Canadian made, shaded pole induction motor, engineered for use on small commercial refrigeration fan-coil cooling unit applications, commonly found on walk-in coolers in food stores throughout the early post W.W.II years and beyond. It would help to change the expectations of Canadians about what their local merchant had in store for them, Electrohome, Circa 1956.
60 cycle, shaded pole induction motor
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Shaded Pole
Accession # HHCC.2006.190
A mid 20th century, 60 cycle, Canadian made, shaded pole, induction motor, with custom fan hub, engineered for use on small commercial refrigeration fan-coil cooling unit applications, commonly found in food display cases throughout the 1950's through 70's, helping to change the face of Canadian food merchandising in Canada, with greater range of fresh vegetables and meat products, often held in refrigerated self-service display cases, Electrohome, Circa 1965. [see also ID#315 to 317]
60 cycle, shaded pole induction motor
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Shaded Pole
Accession # HHCC.2006.191
A mid 20th century, 60 cycle, Canadian made, shaded pole, induction motor, with custom three point, vibration isolating, vertical mount, engineered for fan coil applications on refrigerated self-service display cases, used throughout the 1960's and beyond, helping to change the face of Canadian food merchandising in Canada, with greater range of fresh vegetables and meat products as well as frozen foods, all now available self-service, Electrohome, Circa 1963. [one of a matched set of 3, new and unused, see also ID#316 and 317]
60 cycle, shaded pole, induction motor
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Shaded Pole
Accession # HHCC.2006.192
A mid 20th century, 60 cycle, Canadian made, shaded pole, induction motor, with custom three point, vibration isolating, vertical mount, engineered for fan coil applications on refrigerated self-service display cases, used throughout the 1960's and beyond, helping to change the face of Canadian food merchandising in Canada, with greater range of fresh vegetables and meat products as well as frozen foods, all now available self-service, Electrohome, Circa 1963. [two of a matched set of 3, all new and unused, see also ID#315 and 317]
60 cycle, shaded pole, induction motor
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Shaded Pole
Accession # HHCC.2006.193
A mid 20th century, 60 cycle, Canadian made, shaded pole, induction motor, with custom three point, vibration isolating, vertical mount, engineered for fan coil applications on refrigerated self-service display cases, used throughout the 1960's and beyond, helping to change the face of Canadian food merchandising in Canada, with greater range of fresh vegetables and meat products as well as frozen foods, all now available self-service, Electrohome, Circa 1963. [two of a matched set of 3, all new and unused, see also ID#315 and 316]
60 cycle, shaded pole, induction motor 'Delco'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Shaded Pole
Accession # HHCC.2006.194
A mid 20th century, 60 cycle, shaded pole, induction motor, suspended on three point rubber vibration isolating mount, from two legged pedestal, with 10 inch 4 blade fan, engineered for condenser fan coil applications on hermetic refrigeration units. Used throughout the 1960's and beyond, it helped to make possible a new generation of quieter more efficient commercial refrigeration equipment and appliances, Delco Circa 1964
60 cycle, induction fan motor 'GE'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Shaded Pole
Accession # HHCC.2006.195
A heavy duty, mid 20th century, 60 cycle, 1/20 HP, shaded pole, induction fan motor, custom designed for GE window air conditioner, evaporator and condenser application. Equipped with rubber, torsion 2 point mounting and inherent, automatic overload protection, it helped to make possible a new generation of affordable, larger capacity, quieter more efficient "through-the-wall" [window] air conditioners which changed for ever the expectations of Canadians about what to do about the summer's heat, GE, Circa 1964 [1 of a set of 3, demonstrating the variations and application of the technology, see also ID#320 and 321].
60 cycle, induction fan motor 'GE'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Shaded Pole
Accession # HHCC.2006.196
A heavy duty, mid 20th century, 60 cycle, 1/20 HP, shaded pole, induction fan motor, custom designed for GE window air conditioner, evaporator and condenser application. Equipped with rubber, torsion 2 point vibration isolating mounting, it helped to make possible a new generation of affordable, larger capacity, quieter more efficient "through-the-wall" [window] air conditioners which changed for ever the expectations of Canadians about what to do about the summer's heat, GE, Circa 1964 [2 of a set of 3, demonstrating the variations and application of the technology, see also ID#319 and 321].
60 cycle, 1/15HP induction fan motor 'GE'
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Shaded Pole
Accession # HHCC.2006.197
A heavy duty, mid 20th century, 60 cycle, 1/15 HP, shaded pole, induction fan motor, custom designed for GE window air conditioner, evaporator and condenser application. Equipped with rubber, torsion 2 point vibration isolating mounting, it helped to make possible a new generation of affordable, larger capacity, quieter more efficient "through-the-wall" [window] air conditioners which changed for ever the expectations of Canadians about what to do about the summer's heat, GE, Circa 1964 [2 of a set of 3, demonstrating the variations and application of the technology, see also ID#319 and 320].
"embedded" shaded pole induction motor
Electric Motors - Single Phase, Shaded Pole
Accession # HHCC.2006.198
An early "embedded" application of shaded pole induction motor technology, as an "inherent" component of a small, direct drive, water circulating pump assembly. With plastic pump housing and impeller blade, and its own 8 blade cooling fan, it would be a marker of a new, trend setting, much more integrated approach to the engineering of electro-motive devices for the 1950 and beyond, in which the motor itself has become "unobtrusive" part of a larger whole, Gorman-Rupp, circa 1955
Electric motor sleeve bearings
Electric Motors - Components and Parts
Accession # HHCC.2006.202
Early mid 20th century, bronze alloy, FHP electric motor sleeve bearings, split bearing design, with spiral oil grooves, adapted for automatic wick oiling. A "state-of-the-art", self oiling bearing developed for electric motors for use in Canadian homes, where long life and reliable performance would be expected, without the constant attention of an "operating engineer" with oil can in hand [set of two], manufacturer unknown, Circa 1948.
Short circuiting ring
Electric Motors - Components and Parts
Accession # HHCC.2006.203
A rare view of an early 1930's, short circuiting ring [necklace], constructed of copper, stamped and formed, segments, hand strung on fine wire, approximately 40 to the inch, part of the centrifugally operated, automatic short circuiting mechanism, used to convert a high torque, repulsion start, induction run, single phase motors from repulsion start to induction run operation, representative of the complex, innovative engineering, manufacturing and craftsmanship represented in this early technology, [See ID# 296, item 16.01-5], Wagner, Circa 1932].
Electric brush lifter carton
Electric Motors - Components and Parts
Accession # HHCC.2006.204
A Canadian made, mid 20th century, classic Leland Electric brush lifter, carton only, for repulsion induction, single phase motor. A stencilled carton with graphics in blue and yellow, it would be representative of the newly emerging field of industrial graphic design of the times. As well as it would be a marker of the ever increasing importance of the "technology after-market", supplying Canadian consumers of the new popular technologies invading their homes [post WWII electric and electronic appliances] with the replacement parts needed to help ensure satisfaction, Leland, Circa 1948 [See ID# 308, item 16.01-14]
Rubber equipment mountings
Electric Motors - Components and Parts
Accession # HHCC.2006.205
A collection of rubber mountings for vibration isolating, and quieting of electro-motive equipment. The 13 varieties included are representative of the proliferation and diversity of innovative solutions devised by the middle of the 20th century. Vibration and sound control quickly emerged as a critical engineering requirement for the wide spread acceptance of electro-motive technology by Canadian homes and places of business, manufacturers unknown, Circa 1948
'Slow blow' fuse
Electric Motors - Components and Parts
Accession # HHCC.2006.206
The "fusetat' [later fusetron] was an early step in the evolution of personal and property damage protection resulting from electric motor overload , on the way to fully automatic, inherent, overload protection for FHP motors used in Canadian homes and commercial establishments. Conceived as a special kind of "slow-blow", throw-away fuse, it lacked the ability to re-close. As a consequence many owners would find their refrigerator off, with resultant food spoilage. The fully automatic, re-closing overload protector [See ID#331] would still be close to a decade away, before it saw wide spread application, Buss Fusetat, 1934.
Overload protector
Electric Motors - Components and Parts
Accession # HHCC.2006.207
Thermal disk, snap action, automatic re-closing, overload protector mounted on original motor manufacturer's mounting plate, A key step in the evolution of personal and property damage protection resulting from FHP electric motor overload [over heating]. Overload, safety devices that re-closed automatically after cooling, built into the compressor motor itself, would be the final step in the development of refrigeration equipment that would operate un-attended, fully protected, while cycling automatically to maintain a set refrigerated temperature.
Miniature motor armature
Electric Motors - Components and Parts
Accession # HHCC.2006.208
Miniature armature for universal, AC - DC electric motor, equipped with wound rotor, commutator, inherent cooling fan and splined shaft, engineered for custom application, possibly and electric fan, electric drill, vacuum cleaner, or food processor. An engineering and manufacturing wonder of the early to mid 20th century, such technology would help to trigger a "sea change" in Canadian consumer expectations of the good things that the electric appliance industry had in store, manufacturer unknown, circa 1948
Electric motor test block
Electric Motors - Installation, Test and Repair
Accession # HHCC.2006.209
An improvised, FHP, electric motor test block, locally made using standard home electrification hardware components found in the Canadian home of the 1920s to 40's. Reflecting the ingenuity of HVACR mechanics of the times, the device when connected in series with a potentially faulty motor, limited the current flow, thus protecting the motor and the operator, locally made, circa 1946
Refrigerator test analyser
Electric Motors - Installation, Test and Repair
Accession # HHCC.2006.210
A portable, household refrigerator, electrical test analyser in handsome wooden carrying case, locally made using an assembly of old electrical and radio test gear. Reflecting the ingenuity of an early HVACR mechanic, the device provided for fused fault protection, current limiting load protection and continuity testing, as well as providing for the measurement of applied voltage and load current, locally made, circa 1946
Run time recorder
Electric Motors - Installation, Test and Repair
Accession # HHCC.2006.211
An improvised, cumulative running time operations recorder, making use of an electric, bedroom alarm clock, wiring harness, spring clips and rubber insulating sleeves. Reflecting the ingenuity of HVACR mechanics of the times the device, when connected in parallel with an automatic heating or refrigeration system, effectively measured the total time of operation within a 24 hour period, locally made, circa 1946
Analogue ammeter
Electric Motors - Installation, Test and Repair
Accession # HHCC.2006.212
A portable, induction type, clamp-on, analogue ammeter and voltmeter in hansom, now well used, black leather case with spring clip. Reflecting a new generation of HVACR test equipment emerging in the 1950's, it measured current on 6 scales from 6 to 300 amps, and voltage on three scales from 150 to 600 volts, Amprobe, circa 1955
Rotary tachometer
Electric Motors - Installation, Test and Repair
Accession # HHCC.2006.213
A portable, hand-held, rotary, tachometer, calibrated from 400 to 4,000 RPM, equipped with rubber friction drive. Among other things the device would be a marker of the increasingly sophisticated test and measurement equipment used by HVACR technicians involved in system applications and equipment re-engineering, as the mid 20th century emerged, Corbin Screw Corp. New Britain, Conn.. Circa 1945
Set of inside diameter gauges
Electric Motors - Installation, Test and Repair
Accession # HHCC.2006.214
Set of 4 telescoping inside gauges, range ? inch to 2 1/8 inches, varying in thousands of an inch. Each is beautifully crafted in machine steel with spring loaded plunger, knurled handle and knurled locking screw embedded in the handle, an example of the precision tools available to Canadian machinists and HVACR mechanics by the 1940's - on which they would depend. Used, among other things, to measure the inside diameter of electric motor bearings, compressor cylinder displacement etc. In hansom, slide-top, wooden box, Model 229, Starrett, Circa 1942
Two inch Micrometer calliper
Electric Motors - Installation, Test and Repair
Accession # HHCC.2006.215
Two inch Micrometer calliper for measuring by thousandths from one inch to two inches, with ratchet stop, knurled handle, and fraction/decimal equivalent chart engraved on yoke in 32nds and 64ths. An example of the precision tools available to Canadian machinists and HVACR mechanics by the 1940's - on which they would be dependent. Used, among other things, to measure the diameter of electric motor bearings, compressor pistons, etc. Beranta, Circa 1942
Bearing scraper
Electric Motors - Installation, Test and Repair
Accession # HHCC.2006.216
An 11 inch, narrow, bearing scraper, with 3 inch blade, designed for "modern bearings", with black, turned, wooden handle and steel furl, an early 20th century tool for hand fitting journal bearings, "VLC4BK" CLEV'D.O., Circa 1930
4 blade small bearing reamers
Electric Motors - Installation, Test and Repair
Accession # HHCC.2006.217
Set of 4 blade, small bearing reamers in sizes from ? to 7/16 inches, used in HVACR equipment repair shop for the fitting of small, FHP electric motor bearings, in the 1940's through 1960's. Set of 7 enclosed in original blue, heavy card, custom case, with Beard logo and name plate stencilled in gold and blue, Circa 1945
6 blade bearing reamers
Electric Motors - Installation, Test and Repair
Accession # HHCC.2006.218
Set of 6 blade, bearing reamers in sizes from 7/16 to 1 1/8 inches, used in HVACR equipment repair shop for the fitting of FHP electric motor bearings, in the 1930's through 1960's. Set of 9 enclosed in original heavy oak, clear varnished, custom case with manufacturer's label, insignia and specifications in gold and black, Circa 1939
Long 6 blade bearing reamers
Electric Motors - Installation, Test and Repair
Accession # HHCC.2006.219
Set of 6 blade, extra long, alignment bearing reamers, six in Snap-On, Blue Point case, sizes from ? to 1 1/16; with four supplementary reamers to extend range from 9/16 to 15/16, all with tapered self-alignment pilots, used in HVACR equipment repair shop for the fitting of FHP electric motor bearings, in the 1950's through 1960's, Variously made by Snap-On, Joborn and Webco, Circa 1958