TELEPHONE No. 82

Introduced circa 1914, this Candlestick Telephone was used on automatic exchange systems and on extension plans.

Used originally on the Siemens Rotary Exchange Systems at Grimsby, Southampton, Stockport and the two village exchanges at Hurley & Ramsey.

This telephone became the standard prior to the introduction of the Telephone No. 124 with the Dial No. 8 in November 1922.

Originally fitted with a Dial, Automatic No. 3 (shown pictured), but later telephones used the Dial, Automatic No. 8FS.

The diagram (dated 1921) shows this telephone connected to a Bellset No. 1 with a bias spring.

The diagram (dated 1923) shows this telephone used as an internal extension on extension Plans No. 5 and 5A.

Early table telephones were connected to the internal wiring with a Strip, Flexible Cord Connection.  Click here for more information.

Made by Siemens.

The wall equivalent is the Telephone No. 77.

Telephone includes (1928):-
2 x Cords, Instrument No. 116.
1 x Cord, Instrument No. 222, waterproof.
1 x Cord, Instrument No. 422, waterproof.
1 x Cord, Instrument No. 420 or No. 433.
1 x Dial, Automatic No.3 or No. 8FS.
1 x Hook, Receiver F.
1 x Transmitter No. 1 with a Mouthpiece No. 4.
1 x Receiver, Bell No. 1A.

Superseded by Telephone No. 150S in 1928.

Circuit diagram - N182.

Circuit diagram - A.T. 500.

Telephone mouthpiece sanitisers

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Termination markings

Picture courtesy of Chris Boyce

Last revised: December 29, 2024