This carbon arc searchlight was manufactured sometime between 1932 and 1944 by General Electric for use as a defense against nighttime bomber raids during the Second World War. It is paired with a generator powered by a 320ci Hercules flathead inline-six. Finished in white, the searchlight and generator are mounted to a double-axle trailer and feature a 60” parabolic mirror as well as a base offering 360-degrees of rotation. This searchlight and generator are being offered by the selling dealer at no reserve in Los Angeles, California with a bill of sale.
The searchlight and generator are mounted to a white-painted double-axle trailer with a tongue jack, brake lights, and body-color steel wheels mounted with older tires that show signs of dry rot. A full-size spare is affixed to the side of the generator housing.
The searchlight is painted in white with a gold-finished GE badge on the reverse side and externally-mounted boxes housing electronic components. The unit is mounted to a rotating base and features a carbon arc system that generates light by arcing electricity between two oppositely-charged carbon rods mounted ahead of a 60” parabolic mirror. The light is rated at approximately 800-million candlepower and produces a 5.6-mile beam visible from 28-35 miles away. Paint chips and scratches are visible, along with areas of discoloration on the glass.
Instrumentation includes a volt meter, an ammeter, and a combination gauge with an inset 2k-rpm tachometer flanked by gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and amperage. The six-digit rev counter shows approximately 194k revolutions.
The accompanying generator is powered by a 320ci Hercules flathead inline-six that features a single carburetor and was rated at a maximum of 110-horsepower.
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