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Solid State Rectifier GE

Circa 1964


Used to Convert Alternating Current to Direct Current

From the Edmonton Transit system

Supplied DC power for the operation of Edmonton's trolley Buses.

Came from Man and His World  Montreal Expo 67

Installed in 1978-9 at the Westwood bus barn 260 Substation  107St. 119 Ave.

Manufacturer   General Electric

Specifications:    Forced Air    1964

 

Categories: Rectifiers Collection

Author: ephf

Edmonton Power Historical Foundation is a non-profit society dedicated to preserving the history of electric power in the City of Edmonton and the Province of Alberta, for the education and entertainment of current and future generations.

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