Rare glimpse into 19th‑century electrical test gear and the people who used it.
This edition showcases a wide range of instruments for measuring voltage, current, resistance, and insulation, all from prominent makers like Hartmann & Braun. It blends descriptive catalog pages with notes on construction, testing, and practical applications, offering both technical detail and historical context.
The book presents a catalog of portable and stationary devices designed to monitor and control electric systems. Expect careful explanations of how gauges, shunts, and damping work in voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, wattmeters, and related apparatus. It also highlights the precision needed to test insulation, measure resistances, and manage electrical installations across ships, railways, and power plants. The material reflects a era of rapid electrical development and industrial adoption.
- Describes a variety of voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, wattmeters, and specialized instruments with their ranges and calibration approaches.
- Notes portable measuring gear for cable laying, insulation testing, and field work with practical setup details.
- Includes historical context on manufacturers, testing methods, and the evolution of electrical instrumentation.
- Illustrates how early instruments addressed temperature effects, precision damping, and automatic regulation.
Ideal for readers of engineering history, instrument design, and the development of electrical measurement.