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It's mercury arc rectifier...

...looks to be a full wave design or maybe polyphase. Typically was used for relatively high power apps like industrial DC motors and similar. Since this one says Yuasa, could be from an old battery charger or inverter. A curiosity today but really impressive looking when lit up.


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  • It's mercury arc rectifier... - Steve O 18:57:10 02/19/14 (0)

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