Imperial mains isolator 3 phase and neutral 200A

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Can anyone tell me if this huge and heavy isolator (probably 40 plus years old) is usable or is it scrap ?
Dimensions are: 25" high x 18" wide x 10" deep
3 Phase 440V and neutral. 200 Amp. Imperial is embossed into body.
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Yeah I wouldn't scrap it. Would be a nice show piece cleaned up to someone into industrial history but certainly not of use in a live setting.
 
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steampunk fans would love that on their wall - put it on the bay.
 
Bill Imperial, most likely 1970s. Has been overpainted by someone, that is not the original colour.

Should not be used as they can fail in very undesirable ways.

If it still has the asbestos parts it can't be legally sold to anyone.
Removing the asbestos yourself would not be advisable either.
 
There must be hundreds of these still in service, very rugged and well made. I wouldn't re-install one though. However having seen the quality of a number of the modern replacements I know what I'd rather rely on.
 
Strictly speaking, if it can be opened without use of a tool, it wouldn't be allowed today. But if you can seal the screws on the left ...

Certainly meets 18th Edition for non-combustable, you could probably get that glowing red hot before it gave up, especially on pyro.
 
The tingly parts are behind shields that would require a tool to remove, the unit can't be opened when switched on. Quite safe to renew the fuses.
 
That Dymo tape is a museum item too!

Anybody remember John Bull printing kits? A frequent Xmas gift, in my day. Together with a tin of Sharps toffees.
 
Anybody remember John Bull printing kits? A frequent Xmas gift, in my day.
Not just 'remember - I've still got some somewhere :). Indeed, even well into adulthood I continued to use them for manufacturing such things as address stamps!

Kind Regards, John
 
Bill Imperial, most likely 1970s. Has been overpainted by someone, that is not the original colour.

Should not be used as they can fail in very undesirable ways.

If it still has the asbestos parts it can't be legally sold to anyone.
Removing the asbestos yourself would not be advisable either.
I have just had a quote for removal of the asbestos - £220 plus VAT
 
You'll probably find that your council will collect/allow you to dispose of that small quantity of asbestos. I don't mean DIY removal - you'll have to get rid of the entire item.
 

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