Summary
Gas filled low voltage rectifier.
These valves were normally argon filled and were used in low voltage battery chargers. GE used the name 'Tungar' (a combination of tungsten and argon). Westinghouse used the name Rectigon, the 'gon' presumably also derived from argon.
Manufacturer: Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company.
Physical Description
Spherical bulb with extension on top with Edison screw base and top anode connection. There is an asbestos filling where the anode top connector is recessed.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Wireless Institute of Australia, Mr Max Howden, 28 Apr 1967
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Manufacturer
Westinghouse Electric Corporation, United States of America, 1920-1930
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Inscriptions
Base: Rectigon/268415-P/WE & M Co., USA/Licensed as set forth on carton
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Overall Dimensions
137 mm (Length), 52 mm (Outside Diameter)
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