Compressor

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OBJECT TYPE: Reciprocating
DATE: 1938
ARTIFACT NUMBER: 1998.1010.001

MANUFACTURER: Kelvinator
MODEL: SA
LOCATION: Unknown

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General Information

Serial #: N/A
Part Number: 1
Total Parts: 1
AKA: N/A
Patents: N/A
General Description: all metal construction

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length: 25.3 cm
Width: 17.0 cm
Height: 23.0 cm
Thickness: N/A
Weight: N/A
Diameter: N/A
Volume: N/A

Lexicon

Group: Industrial Technology
Category: Industrial equipment
Sub-Category: N/A

Manufacturer

AKA: Kelvinator
Country: Unknown
State/Province: Unknown
City: Unknown

Context

Country: North America
State/Province: Unknown
Period: This type used c. 1938+
Canada: Part of a collection of refrigeration parts and service items from Dr. G. Leslie Oliver. Dr. Oliver added to and documented a collection begun by his late father, of household and automobile technology. Dr. Oliver's father, T.H. Oliver established a refrigeration & electric service business in Aurora, Ont. 1924, the first and oldest such organization in York Region. In 2000, the business was sold but continues to operate under the T.H. Oliver name.
Function: Part of a refrigeration system, it's used to compress the refrigerant gas in order to raise it's pressure and temperature.
Technical: Reciprocating compressor was the most common type employed in domestic refrigeration c. 1930s-1960, and possibly later, and was usually belted to the pulley of an electric motor. A discharge and suction valve controls the flow of refrigerant from and to the compressor. Relatively simple to manufacture and maintain, this type of compressor is extremely durable. Identified by donor as Kelvinator Model SA compressor, c. 1938.
Area Notes: Unknown

Details

Markings: " F G1 3" and "49728" cast in raised print on casing. "G" incised in casing. "3152/ F15" incised in casing, near flywheel. "30" cast in raised print on each bolt head. "4971 6 17" stamped into top; other markings illegible. "2851" (?) stamped into casing.
Missing: Appears complete.
Finish: Original finish completely obscured by matte grey paint applied to most surfaces. Metal casing has wrinkle-textured finish on most surfaces.
Decoration: N/A

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