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Figure 329-332 -- Various forms of brush

  • Fig 329 - gauze brush
  • Fig 330 - laminated or strip brush
  • Fig 331 - strip and wire brush as used on early Edison machines
  • Fig 332 - carbon brush

Carbon is preferred to copper for brushes, on account of the reduction of sparking secured by its use.

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  • Hawkins Electrical Guide, Volume 1
  • Chapter 21: Brushes and the Brush Gear
  • Page 304, Figures 329, 330, 331, 332
  • Copyright 1917 by Theo. Audel & Co.
  • Printed in the United States

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