Davy safety lamp
The Davy lamp surrounds its flame with wire gauze that limits the transmission of flame to surrounding gas. It was developed for coal mines, although damage, misuse and changing conditions could compromise its protection.
About this artifact
The Davy lamp surrounds its flame with wire gauze that limits the transmission of flame to surrounding gas. It was developed for coal mines, although damage, misuse and changing conditions could compromise its protection.
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Documented image of this machine or its operating principle; see image credits for the original date and subject.
Image: Davy's_first_safety_lantern,_1815,_and_early_wire_gauge_safety_lamp,_Science_Museum,_South_Kensington,_Acme_Newspictures,_c._December_1929,_from_the_Digital_Commonwealth_-_1_22_10_001309_0004_A.jpg
Creator: Acme Newspictures (New York City)
License: Public domain
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