BULK POWER FOR PATEA
CONTINUOUS SUPPLY THIS WEEK
An important step towards the supply of bulk power for Patca was made on Thursday, when the coupling of the transformers at the Ivakaranica sub station was conipdetcd. The main transformer, which w’cighs two and ahalf tons, breaks down the 11,000-volt supply to 3000 volts for Patca reticulation and is housed temporarily at ivakaranica, that being the most convenient point of supply for the time being.
After the wiring had been completed the power -was switched on by Mr. J. O. Cunningham, Patea electrical engineer, and Ivakaranica rvas supplied
for several minutes direct from bulk pow r or supply. Tests proved satisfactory and it is probable that a continuous supply Avill be arranged this tvcck.
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Patea Mail, Volume LIII, 7 March 1932, Page 4
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123BULK POWER FOR PATEA Patea Mail, Volume LIII, 7 March 1932, Page 4
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