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Gas regulator unit; pressure regulator from Lots Road power station

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Reference number	2003/20095
Description	This unit (and accompanying two others 2003/20185 and 2003/20190) were used to regulate the pressure of the CO2 gas used to insulate high-voltage power cables from Lots Road Power station. Units could detect and correct loss of gas pressure.
Collection	Infrastructure
Object type	Gas regulator unit
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Control Box Power Station Regulator Unit Pressure
Completeness	56%

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Height
1272mm
Width
360mm
Depth
368mm
Colour
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Colour
grey-green
Black
White
Silver
Item content
Attribute Value
Inscription
CABLE GAS PRESSURE / CONTROL CUBICLE
GF 2274 / CABLE GAS PRESSURE / TELEPHONE JACK
A / SUPPLY
Design
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Material
Steel
Plastics
Brass
Copper
Chrome plating
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Lots Road Power Station,

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Gas regulator unit; pressure regulator from Lots Road power station

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Gas regulator unit; Low gas pressure alarm locating panel from Lots Road power station