General Electric mercury arc rectifier charging station used to recharge early electric cars.
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More:
Early Electric Car Charging | Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington, DC
Previously:
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...931#post119826
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...295#post131030
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...199#post134719
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...788#post124289