Mercury Trough Porcelain

To demonstrate the transmissibility of fluid pressure. The apparatus comprises two metal cylinders 15 mm and 30 mm dia respectively fitted with piston and connected by a tube. The pistons are provided with rods terminating in plate forms for loading with masses required. The complete apparatus is fitted on a wooden base.

Dial 100 mm diameter, dial scale 960 to 1060 mb (28-31 in x 0.10 in) figured in black, good quality movement mounted in a polished plastic frame 155 mm diameter with glass in anodised bezel with lug for rear mounting.