Anaesthetic hose valve, which consists of a hollow cylindrical piece of molded hollow plastic tubing which is open at both ends; one end has a metal ring around the outside edge and has a larger diameter than the other end; there is a threaded metal exhaust valve at the top which can be raised and …
Anaesthetic hose valve, which consists of a hollow cylindrical piece of molded hollow plastic tubing which is open at both ends; one end has a metal ring around the outside edge and has a larger diameter than the other end; there is a threaded metal exhaust valve at the top which can be raised and lowered to regulate gas pressure.
Raised letters in the plastic read, "BOC // PATT APP FOR // MADE IN ENGLAND // BS NO 3849 // CONDUCTIVE // PART REF 372991"; the metal valve on top has the letters "BOC" stamped into the top
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F2-3
Permanent Location Notes
Hose valve (997.016.017) and elbow connector (997.016.018) are attached to this hose (997.016.016)
Dimension Notes
Length: 7.4 cm. x Width: 5.1 cm. x Depth: 2.9 cm.
Condition Remarks
The valve arrived dirty and dusty; the plastic shows minor wear, but has no chips, cracks or missing sections; the metal parts show only minor wear and no corrosion; the threaded exhaust valve moves up and down freely; #2 no new damage
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Person
Reference Comments
Dr. Ray Matthews
Exhibit History
On exhibit in Museum gallery, Anaesthesia exhibit - Oct. 2, 1997-Oct. 24, 2001; returned to storage on Dec. 21, 2001