History
Made by Davis Instrument Manufacturing Co., Inc., the detonator is used to generate an electrical charge to detonate a single-shot of explosives.
Description
On the front of the detonator, the inscription reads:
'Permissible
Single-Shot Blasting Unit
Approval No.1207
Issued to the Davis Instrument MFG. Co. Inc.
Approved for Safety, Reliability and Durability
Caution
Not permissible unless used with rubber covered leading wires of lenghts not exceeding 600 feet of No.14, 350 feet of No. 16, or 200 feet of No.18 wire.'
Item Details
- Materials: brass (alloy), metal
- Archival Reference: 986.029.007
- Manufacturer: Davis Instrument Manufacturing Co., Inc.
- Donor: Cochrane, Jim
- Donated: 1986-06-17
- Size: 5 x 11 x 4 cm