What’s this? Random electrical appliance from yesteryear

[littlespark]

Ok. Here’s some photos of an item I’ve discovered. You’ll know what function it performs, but I’m looking for what it’s been used for specifically. Very old, still got a 15A round pin plug on it.




I’ll post another photo after a few guesses

 

[SJD]

The surroundings look a bit church-like, so perhaps heating the water in the font?

 

[littlespark]

Got it in one, @SJD
It’s a water heater for the small pool in a Baptist church



I must try harder.

 

[littlespark]

now who is it with an electrical museum? Want a couple of old switches?

 

[SJD]

Well I thought perhaps the surroundings were meant to be a clue, especially the pew. I think Lucien likes to give hints like that, though sometimes they are a bit obscure!

 

[littlespark]

It’s from a local church that’s moving to a new smaller building. I was asked to move an over sink water heater into the new place. This was pulled from a space under the pulpit.
All the pews, gothic arched doors and a load of fixtures are going to an architectural salvage yard.
Theres 300 odd hymn books for sale if anyone’s interested??

No? Oh well

 

[telectrix]

can be used for fermenting beer, that can.

 

[dc-electrix]

I'd say for heating the water for clothes washing, not sure as it seems to be in a church though!

 

[Silly Sausage]

now who is it with an electrical museum? Want a couple of old switches?



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We had them square switches at home when I were a kid.

 

[buzzlightyear]

I know what it is ,is to brand cattle ,lol.

 

[buzzlightyear]

We had them square switches at home when I were a kid.

you still are ,lol.

 

[Davisonp]

A Baptism pool heater. I have seen several of them.

 

[static zap]

I know what it is ,is to brand cattle ,lol.

Not reading the instructions again!
....mmm whats that meaty smell, Must eat
-Left over Pizza for breakfast-

 

[MJPD29]

Is this in a church? They always have all manner of weird old things sitting around

Edit.... It is I just read the rest of the comments

 

[static zap]

A Baptism pool heater. I have seen several of them.

What are you up to , loading 3P generators near a canal !