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Manufactured/Badged by:
Ashton Valve Co.
Boston, MA; Cambridge, MA
True Manufacturer:
Ashton Valve Co.
,
Boston, MA; Cambridge, MA
Machine Specifications
Machine Class:
Steam and Gas Engines
Machine Type:
Engine, Steam - Traction
Machine Size:
6" diameter
Submitted By:
Rick Ashton
Machine Specifications
Description/Model:
Caisson gauge
Date of Manufacturer:
Serial Number:
Last Updated
4/28/2020 3:10:45 PM
Comments:
The Caisson gauge is used when working underwater in pressurized air. It allows one to see that the air pressure is ok for the depth being worked at.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caisson_(engineering)
https://civiltoday.com/geotechnical-engineering/foundation-engineering/deep-foundation/152-caisson-foundation
Photo 1:
Comments:
Caisson Gauge
Source:
personal collection
Direct Link
IMG Code
Photo 2:
Comments:
1920 catalog page
Source:
personal collection
Direct Link
IMG Code
Photo 3:
Comments:
1920 catalog page
Source:
personal collection
Direct Link
IMG Code